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Shahrnush Parsipur, Shirin Neshat

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Faridoun Farrokh

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...

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Shirin Yim Leos

A sweeping multigenerational saga about three women married to the same man at the same time, stretching from rural China to an emerging mid-nineteenth-century Seattle“A gorgeous, heartfelt exploration of the distance between duty and desire, belonging and freedom. I so loved this book.”—Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and SweetYook Lan was born married. Betrothed at birth, sh...

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Shirin Wheeler

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...

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Routledge Reading the Bible in Islamic Context Series

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...

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Shirin Jabalameli

In a world shrouded by silence and secrets, the story of a young woman comes back to life.Crows Rarely Laugh is a true and deeply emotional novel that tells of profound love, piercing pain, unwavering faith, and resilience.A tale of survival, hope, and a voice you will never forget;a silent witness to a life striving to change, even as everything seems to fall apart.

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Shirin Jabalameli

25 Fell from the Frame by Shirin Jabalameli, shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize 2026, is a striking collection of 25 poems and 25 coffee paintings, created not in calm, but in chaos.Born from a time when the world was burning, these works choose creation over collapse, presence over panic. The poems speak from bomb shelters, sleepless dawns, and flickering memories. The paintings, made entirely with coffee, carry the stain of dreams, grief, and qui...

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Shirin Jabalameli

Beneath the Skin of Tehran by Shirin Jabalameli who is shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize 2026, is a mesmerizing collection of short stories that unveils Tehran in its hidden, forgotten layers. With a masterful blend of historical reality and magical realism, Jabalameli gazes into the old alleyways and buried memories of this vibrant city. The stories unfold like mirrors, reflecting forgotten faces, places, and moments, from women who hear the echoes of hi...

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Shirin Ebadi

In this remarkable book, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights lawyer and activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, tells her extraordinary life story.Dr Ebadi is a tireless voice for reform in her native Iran, where she argues for a new interpretation of Sharia law in harmony with vital human rights such as democracy, equality before the law, religious freedom and freedom of speech. She is known for defending dissident figures, and for the establishment of a number of non-profit gras...

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Shirin Hirsch, John Solomos

Fifty years ago Enoch Powell made national headlines with his 'Rivers of Blood' speech, warning of an immigrant invasion in the once respectable streets of Wolverhampton. This local fixation brought the Black Country town into the national spotlight, yet Powell's unstable relationship with Wolverhampton has since been overlooked. Drawing from interviews and archival material, this book offers a rich local history through which to investigate the speech, bringing to life the racialised dyna...

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Dr Shirin Lakhani, Lakhani Shirin

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Shirin Lakhani's Intimate Health Guides

Want to know more about the P Shot?Struggling with erectile dysfunction, a lack of confidence, or conditions like Lichen Sclerosus or Peyronie’s Disease? "P Shot - A Guide to Restoring Confidence and Vitality" is a powerful, practical resource for any man seeking a natural, safe, and effective solution to restore sexual function and intimate health.This easy-to-understand yet medically grounded book explains how the P Shot, also known as the Priapus Shot, uses the body’s ow...

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Shirin Yim Bridges

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.

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Earth and Environmental Science (R0)

This book presents an overview of the techniques available today to remove arsenic contamination, pollutants, and species from water. Traditionally applied techniques for removal of arsenic pollutants/species, including oxidation, coagulation-flocculation, and membrane techniques. Furthermore, recent progress has been made on the utility of various nanoparticles for the extraction of contaminated water. Arsenic contamination affects the quality of water resources worldwide as a result of h...