"So true to mixed experience, it feels defiant."–Sofia Samatar, winner of the World Fantasy AwardIn this timely and instantly notable fiction debut, Haris Durrani immerses readers in the life of a young American Muslim struggling to understand himself in the context of his family, classmates, and contemporary urban life.Engineering student Jihad, or "Joe" as he introduces himself in the confusing intersections of post 9/11 New York City, finds himself on a personal ...

Ab Terra 2021 delivers the second installment of an annual short story anthology that seeks to recreate the feeling of the moment when we first laid eyes on our world through stories of science fiction belonging to all, from Earth. Twelve stories from both emerging and recognized science fiction authors offer diverse cultural perspectives and provide readers with journeys that in one way or another are "from Earth," even if home is far, far away.About the EditorsYen Ooi is ...

Pointing to the horizon where the sea and sky are joined, he says, 'It is only an illusion because they can't really meet, but isn't it beautiful, this union which isn't really there.' -- SAADAT HASAN MANTO Sometime in 2016, a series of dialogues took place which set out to find a meeting ground, even if only an illusion, between A.S. Dulat and Asad Durrani. One was a former chief of RAW, India's external intelligence agency, the other of ISI, its Pakistani counterpart. As they could not m...

After the tremendous success of The Spy Chronicles, A.S. Dulat and Asad Durrani participated in a series of conversations on the psychology of war and peace; these have evolved into this fascinating book, written with psychiatrist Neil K. Aggarwal.Covert takes the reader right into the head of the two spymasters. Delving into their personal and professional trajectories that moulded them in the early years, the conversation traces the extent to which their Indian ...

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from New York City. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the New York metro area.

The Kenya Socialist exists to: Promote socialist ideas, experiences and world outlook; Increase awareness of classes, class contradictions and class struggles in Kenya, both historical and current; Expose the damage done by capitalism and imperialism in Kenya and Africa; Offer solidarity to working class, peasants and other working people and communities in their struggles for equality and justice; Promote internationalism and work in solidarity with people in Africa and around the world i...

A Ms. Magazine Pick for Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2023“Pashtana’s story highlights the resourcefulness and bravery of young women in Afghanistan. I hope readers will be inspired by her mission to give every girl the education she deserves and the opportunity to pursue her dreams.”****—Malala YousafzaiIn the spirit of I am Malala and Our House is On Fire by Greta Thunberg, this is the astonishing t...

ਅਬਦੁਲ ਸਤਾਰ ਈਦੀ ਨੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਾਰਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਸਵਾਰਥ ਰਹਿਤ ਤੇ ਲਾਭ ਰਹਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ ਮਾਤਰ ਦੇ ਭਲੇ ਦੇ ਲਈ ਅਰਪਣ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਉਸਨੇ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਖੁੱਲ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਏ ਇਸ ਯੁੱਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚੋ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰਤਾ ਤੇ ਬੇਗਰਜੀ ਲਗਭਗ ਖਤਮ ਹੀ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ ਇਸਨੇ 200 ਲਾਵਾਰਸ ਲਾਸ਼ਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਬੜੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਸਪੁਰ ਦੇ ਖਾਕ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਨੇ। ਉਸ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਪਿਛਲੀ ਗੁੰਮਨਾਮੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵੱਲ ਵੀ ਝਾਤੀ ਮਾਰੀ ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਵਿਲੱਖਣ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਤਾ ਬਖਸ਼ੀ

Mastering the Mind: Awaken the Inner You is your key to unlocking the vast potential that lies within. In a world filled with distractions, self-doubt, and challenges, the greatest battle we face is often with our own minds. But what if you had the tools to break free from limiting beliefs, harness your mental power, and create the life you've always desired? In this transformative book, Jamshed Durrani, a renowned mindset and peak performance coach, takes you on a journey of self-discover...

History never dies. It is embedded in people's memories when books are burnt and children are taught false histories, imagined by false historians from near and far - says the author in this book. This is the context in which Key Points in the History of Kenya, 1885-1990 is published. This, the 4th in the Kenya Resists Series from Vita Books, brings together presentation points from several conferences and meetings on the history of Kenya. It also includes historical records on Kenya by Sa...

A Brief History of Archaeology details early digs and covers the development of archaeology as a multidisciplinary science, the modernization of meticulous excavation methods during the twentieth century, and the important discoveries that led to new ideas about the evolution of human societies.Spanning more than two thousand years of history, this short account of the discipline of archaeology tells of spectacular discoveries and the colorful lives of the archaeologists who made t...

Ancient Lives is an engaging and accessible textbook that introduces complete beginners to the fascinating worlds of archaeology and prehistory through sites of key significance and the world’s first civilizations.Opening with an introduction to the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of archaeology, the book then provides a summary of world prehistory from a global perspective, exploring human origins and the reality of life in the prehistoric world. Lat...