In this remarkable book, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights lawyer & activist, & 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 & freedom of speech. She is known for defending dissident figures, & for the establishment of a number of non-profit grassroots organisations dedicated to human rights. In 2003 she became the first Muslim woman, & the first Iranian, to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. She chronicles her childhood & upbringing before the Iranian Revolution, her education & student years at the University of Tehran, her marriage & its challenges, her religious faith, & her life as a mother & as an advocate for the oppressed. As a human rights campaigner, in particular for women, children & political prisoners in Iran, her autobiography is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the life story & beliefs of a courageous & unusual woman, as well as those interested in current events (especially those of the Middle East), & those who want to know the truth about the position of women in a Muslim society. ...

Known as the jewel of Central Asia, Iran`s cities are packed with gilded mosques & blue-mosaic shrines built in honour of the country`s greatest leaders. Its people are generous & its terrain ranges from the sands of the Persian Gulf to the Alburz Mountains in the north. The expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Isfahan & the museums & palaces of Tehran to remote, spectacular mountain hikes. New maps & up-to-date information on all the basics
- hotels, restaurants, businesses & shops
- help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis, to enjoy a soak & scrub in a local hamam, or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman`s bazaar.

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Now into its fifth edition, Bradt`s Iran continues to provide the most detailed background, history & cultural information available when visiting this ` Jewel of Central Asia`. This new edition has been thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information, from updated history & cultural developments to security, language & hotel prices, plus expanded practical information for independent travellers. Food & arts, rugs & handicrafts are all covered, plus new details of skiing in Iran & recommended Iranian movies. For outdoor enthusiasts, swimming & desert & eco-tours are also included. With new direct flights to Iran now available from Europe, & a warm-hearted & welcoming people eager to meet tourists, visiting this intriguing country has never been easier. Iran`s cities are packed with gilded mosques & blue-mosaic shrines built in honour of the country`s greatest leaders. Its people are generous & its terrain ranges from the sands of the Persian Gulf to the Alborz Mountains in the north. The expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Esfahan & the museums & palaces of Tehran to remote, spectacular mountain hikes. New maps & up-to-date information on all the basics
- hotels, restaurants, businesses & shops
- help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis, to enjoy a soak & scrub in a local hamam, or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman`s bazaar. Thoroughly updated, this new edition also

Includes:: new details of ` Around Tehran`, caravanserai, Nishapur, Qaleh Rudkhan & Kurdish villages on the Silk Road Trail, plus new maps of the historic bazaars of Esfahan, Yazd, Kerman & Shiraz. It has been updated by Middle East expert Maria Oleynik, who is fluent in ten languages, including Persian & Arabic.



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Iran at 1:1, 500, 000 on a large index road map from Freytag & Berndt, with street plans of central Tehran, Esfahan & Shiraz. Bold relief shading & additional graphics provide a good presentation of the country’s topography. The map has relief shading with spot heights & names of main geographical features, plus colouring and/or graphics to show swamps, salt lakes & flats, deserts, depressions, wells, protected areas, etc. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks & show driving distances on main & secondary routes. Railway lines are marked & local airports are indicated. Also marked are oil fields, both land & in the Gulf, as well as internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites. All place names are in Latin alphabet only. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. Extensive index is on the reverse. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English, Farsi & Arabic. Also provided are large, clear street plans of central Tehran, Esfahan & Shiraz, naming main streets & neighbourhoods & highlighting places of interest.



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Iran on an indexed map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map with bold altitude colouring to show its topography, provincial boundaries & an additional inset showing the administrative division into provinces, road & rail networks, places of interest, etc. Coverage extends west to include eastern Iraq with Baghdad, Kirkuk & Najaf, plus & whole of Kuwait. In the north & east much of Afghanistan & Turkmenistan are included. Most of the Persian Gulf is also covered, including the Strait of Hormuz. Topography is shown by bold altitude with plenty of names of various geographical

Features: mountain ranges, deserts, etc. Names of selected larger towns are shown in both Arabic & Latin alphabet. Road network is graded six types, plus selected country tracks, & shows driving distances on main routes & locations of border crossings. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries & names of the provinces. Symbols indicate various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological sites, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse & lists location with names of the provinces. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English, Russian & Farsi. A separate inset at 1:8, 500, 000 showing Iran’s administrative division into provinces.* This title is also available as a wall map.



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Wall map of Iran from the National Geographic Society, PAPER version, 77 x 59.5cm (30” x 24” approx), presenting the country in the classic NGS style: light beige background with relief shading to show the topography & country borders outlined in contrasting colours for clarity. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of Iraq & the coast of the Persian Gulf. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only, with alternative versions provided where appropriate (Esfahan/ Isfahan). In addition to the network of main roads & railways, the map also showing locations oil fields & pipelines, both on land & in the Gulf. Also provided is a glossary of Farsi/ Arabic geographic terms used on the map.* This map is also available encapsulated.

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Railway network of Iran on an map from the Gitashenasi Institute showing single & double track lines, railways under construction & those under consideration. Connecting or adjoining lines in the neighbouring countries are also shown. Stations are marked & town symbols indicate their administrative status. All place names are in Farsi & Latin alphabet. There is no indication of the country ...

Waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed road map of Iran at 1:1, 500, 000 with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights, mountain passes, & names of mountain ranges. Seasonal rivers & lakes, swamps, salt pans & oases are also marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Place names are in the Latin alphabet, with names of main cities are also given in the Arabic script. Road network

Includes:: local roads, indicating driving distances on main routes & most secondary roads, locations of petrol stations & border crossings. Railways, local airfields & ports are marked. National parks & protected areas are highlighted. Symbols show locations of various places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, wells & water tanks, campsites & selected hotels, etc. Oil wells & oil & gas pipelines are marked. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1º & an extensive index of localities with a separate list of national parks & reserves. Map legend

Includes:: English.” World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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On the fortieth anniversary of the 1978-79 Iranian revolution, a definitive political picture of the Islamic Republic When Iranians overthrew their monarchy, rejecting a pro-Western shah in favor of an Islamic regime, many observers predicted that revolutionary turmoil would paralyze the country for decades to come. Yet forty years after the 1978-79 revolution, Iran has emerged as a critical player in the Middle East & the wider world, as demonstrated in part by the 2015 international nuclear agreement. In Iran Rising, renowned Iran specialist Amin Saikal describes how the country has managed to survive despite ongoing domestic struggles, Western sanctions, & countless other serious challenges. Saikal explores Iran`s recent history, beginning with the revolution, which set in motion a number of developments, including war with Iraq, precarious relations with Arab neighbors, & hostilities with Israel & the United States. He highlights the regime`s agility as it navigated a complex relationship with Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, survived the Gulf wars, & handled fallout from the Iraqi & Syrian crises. Such success, Saikal maintains, stems from a distinctive political order, comprising both a supreme Islamic leader & an elected president & national assembly, which can fuse religious & nationalist assertiveness with pragmatic policy actions at home & abroad. But Iran`s accomplishments, including its nuclear development & ability to fight ISIS, have cost its people, who are desperately pressuring the ruling clerics for economic & social reforms--changes that might in turn influence the country`s foreign policy. Amid heightened global anxiety over alliances, terrorism, & nuclear threats, Iran Rising offers essential reading for understanding a country that, more than ever, is a force to watch. ...

Iran Wall Map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map, size 98 x 88cm (39” x 35” approx) with bold altitude colouring to show its topography, provincial boundaries & an additional inset showing the administrative division into provinces, road & rail networks, places of interest, etc. Coverage extends west to include eastern Iraq with Baghdad, Kirkuk & Najaf, plus & whole of Kuwait. In the north & east much of Afghanistan & Turkmenistan are included. Most of the Persian Gulf is also covered, including the Strait of Hormuz. Topography is shown by bold altitude with plenty of names of various geographical

Features: mountain ranges, deserts, etc. Names of selected larger towns are shown in both Arabic & Latin alphabet. Road network is graded six types, plus selected country tracks, & shows driving distances on main routes & locations of border crossings. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries & names of the provinces. Symbols indicate various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological sites, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse & lists location with names of the provinces. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English, Russian & Farsi. A separate inset at 1:8, 500, 000 showing Iran’s administrative division into provinces.* This title is also available folded.



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