From an outspoken Iranian author comes a "charming, powerful novella" that is banned in Iran for its depiction of female freedom ( Publishers Weekly)."Parsipur is a courageous, talented woman, and above all, a great writer." —Marjane Satrapi, author of PersepolisThis modern literary masterpiece follows the interwoven destinies of five women—including a wealthy middle-aged housewife, a prostitute, and a schoolteacher—as they arrive by diffe...

The moving, inspiring memoir of one of the great women of our times, Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and advocate for the oppressed, whose spirit has remained strong in the face of political persecution and despite the challenges she has faced raising a family while pursuing her work.Best known in this country as the lawyer working tirelessly on behalf of Canadian photojournalist, Zara Kazemi – raped, tortured and murdered in Iran – Dr. Ebadi offers us a vivid pi...

Raja Bhoj is known as the exemplar in his kingdom for his sense of justice and generosity. But what happens when a throne belonging to the immortal and much exalted Raja Vikramaditya is unearthed in his kingdom? Will Raja Bhoj be able to sit on the famed lion throne, protected by thirty-two magical statuettes?This classic collection of folktales featuring the extraordinary feats of the greatest of kings in Indian folklore is a must-read for all young readers.

A crow that is out for revenge. A ruthless king who gives up war for a game. A trio of thieves that has an entire kingdom worried.A veritable treasure of folk wisdom awaits! This collection contains twenty-two tales that span the length and breadth of the Indian subcontinent across time.

What happens when a rumour spirals out of control? How does a bully end up learning a lesson on kindness? How does a finicky child finally realize the importance of food?This book features twenty stories written for our contemporary times, dealing with themes of friendship, kindness, generosity and moral fortitude. Told in a simple and enchanting voice, and featuring full page illustrations, these stories will form the bedrock of every young child's value education.

Charles Wheeler, the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondent, was one of Britain's greatest news reporters. For more than four decades, he reported for radio and television from most of the world's trouble spots. Present at many of the key episodes of the twentieth century, he had - as a BBC manager noted after the shooting of George Wallace, Presidential candidate and Governor of Alabama, on 15 May 1972, 'a knack of being in the right place at the right time'. It was typical of Charle...

"If you do not have the power to overthrow the rule of oppression, inform others of the oppression."—Persian proverbFor over fifty years the Shah Pahlavi dynasty ruled Iran until Ayatollah Khomeini's 1979 Islamic Revolution seized power and began its own reign of tyranny. The questions about the revolution shape The Golden Cage while the answers shed light on Islamic Iran's current events and tell us why it strives for nuclear energy, chants "Death to Isra...

A story of courage, sacrifice, and an unbreakable spirit—Noor Inayat Khan’s true journey proves that even the gentlest light can defy the darknessA powerful and moving picture book biography of Noor Inayat Khan—the unlikely spy whose quiet courage helped change the course of World War II. Born into a Muslim family rooted in Sufi teachings of peace, love, and nonviolence, Noor was a gentle child who cherished stories, music, and writing. But as war swept across Euro...

This insider’s view of how North American Muslims think and live goes beyond false stereotypes and provides practical suggestions on how to establish friendships that can point to Christ. Since September 11, 2001, Americans are more curious about the followers of Islam. We can no longer afford to be ignorant of such an influential and historical world religion. Muslims Next Door dispels commonly held myths and helps readers to better understand how Muslims think. Author Shirin Taber comes ...

A sweeping, multigenerational novel about three women married to the same man at the same time, stretching from rural China to an emerging, mid-nineteenth century Seattle.Three women--one born married, one born enslaved, one born free—brought together by one man.Betrothed at birth, Yook Lan enters the Chun House as a teenager to become the household's Great Wife--only to be left behind by a husband who must journey across the world to ensure the survival of...

Three years ago, Zola Noite's nemesis killed her sidekick and forced her to watch. The guilt drove her to hang up her cape. Zola knows one thing for certain. She will never be a superhero again.Psychologist Dr. Arturo "Fort" Forte specializes in super-powered mental health. He's the only reason Zola can once again call herself sane-although, truth be told, the heat between them is slowly driving her back to mad.When three mega-villains escape the prison Fort oversees, all Z...

Bringing together scholars from across the world, this publication shows Christians and Muslims – individually or together – reading the canonical Gospels of the New Testament in ‘conversation’ with Islamic texts and contexts.In the discovery of meaning between text, context and praxis, this volume asks ‘what are the texts doing?’ in contexts as far flung as Indonesia, the Hijaz of early Islam, in Persian poetry of medieval times or modern Sunni interpretation in north America. Thi...