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Like the sea, like the wave
Author:
Nakah'i,Farnaz
Misl Darya Misl Muj
Translator:
Illustrator:
Arjang and Nooshin are madly in love. This is what all couple dream of before they get married. But now since
Arjang is a police officer, he is called in for an undercover mission to penetrate a gang of bad guys in order to
break them up. Now he has to choose between his job that he loves and his love. Farnaz Nakha'i is a previously
published popular novelist.
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Arina,
2013
840p
Wet wings of a fairy
Author:
Iftikhariyan,Maryam
$65.00
9786009271764
Balha Yi Khis Yik Firishtih
Translator:
Illustrator:
Sadat
Yasman has a rude awakening by her cousin Ramin into o a heart wrenching issue. But Ramin is trying to use
her weakness to force her to marry her.
Tihran, Iran: Shalan,
2013
400p
Maybe this is what life is
Author:
Baqiri,Baharih
$38.00
9786006169231
Zindigi Shayad Hamin Bashad
Translator:
Illustrator:
A three month pregnant Yasmin comes back unexpectedly from a business trip only to discover her husband
Maziyar's infidelity. Devastated by this painful discovery, she goes to visit her best friend Niki.
Tihran, Iran: Pursiman,
2013
664p
$59.00
9789642835973
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I wanted to say see the blood
Author:
Shakibayi,Ruya
Khvastam Biguyam Khvun Ra Bibin
Translator:
Illustrator:
Sima, an Iranian woman who works for an international NGO takes up an assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan.
This is her account of life in Afghanistan and Iran from a woman's point of view . Must read!
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Ruya Shakibayi, 2013
273p
Salon's Thursdays
Author:
$25.00
9789640487334
Panjshanbih Ha Yi Salun
Sabbaghiyan,Malihih
Translator:
Illustrator:
Tannaz, a young woman of meager means is left in the care of a rich late middle age couple whose children are
abroad. She starts to work in a beauty salon to save some money for college. But after a while the man, Mr.
Torabi, proposes the unthinkable to her. But the truth is only revealed when everything has taken it's course.
This well-written cliff-hanger shows readers moral dilemmas of the young women who want to pull themselves
up by their bootstraps as well as the routine trivial lives of others like them who have resigned themselves to
the status quo. Must read! Maliheh Sabbaghiyan is a published author.
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Malihih Sabbaghiyan,
2013
226p
It was, it is, it shall be
Author:
Furughi,Nazanin
$21.00
9789640485903
Bud, Hast, Khvahad Bud
Translator:
Illustrator:
Amir Ali , a foreign educated doctor makes more than his share of moral slips but his wife becomes his savior
and teaches him to get back on his feet.
Tihran, Iran: Shalan,
2013
304p
$29.00
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Layli
Author:
Liyli
Yaftiyan,Maryam Sadat Translator:
Illustrator:
Leyli's life is full of unexpected twists and turns. She starts out her life as a young girl in an upper middle class
family but with her father's bankruptcy and tragic car accident later on everything turns upside down. This is
notwithstanding the death of her closest girl friend during the revolution.
Tihran, Iran: Ali,
2013
584p
Dordaneh-MK
Author:
$49.00
9789641931386
Durdanih-mk
Kazimi,Mihranih
Translator:
Illustrator:
The author highlights some of the most salient issues in lives of women in Iran today such as challenges of
being a divorcee, dealing with infertility and in an increased number of cases of immigration by getting married
just for the sake of getting out. We learn about these and much more through the intriguing story of Dordaneh
who loses her mom at an early age and thus faces real life all too soon.
Tihran, Iran: Dastan,
2013
376p
Broom tree
Author:
$35.00
9789642987955
Dirkaht Jaru
Ghaffar Zadigan,Davud Translator:
Illustrator:
This is a new short story collection by award winning author Davood Ghaffarzadegan. This collection feature
14 stories. The author's mastery of language , both formal and informal lingos and his insights into internal
conflicts of individuals and social conditions are his signatures.
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Afkar,
2013
172p
$17.00
9789642281220
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Sima
Author:
Sima
Khvan
Translator:
Illustrator:
Yaghma,Muhammad
Husain
Sima and Siamak has a perfect wedding and marriage for 5 years but an unexpected business trip with a female
coworker turns everything upside down until many years later when the truth is finally revealed.
Tihran, Iran: Amih,
2013
95p
Nice guys
Author:
$9.00
9786006242279
Pisaran Gul
Kalhur,Fariba
Translator:
Illustrator:
Hesam and Youssef haven't seen their father for five years. He has been in Iran-Iraq war but has never been
heard of since he has gone. One day through their neighborhood soccer league which the boys belong to, an
unknown man approaches them. A true reunion cannot be much longer away. Fariba Kalhor is a published
author of children's and adult books. She has a simple yet captivating prose. She portrays the fears and hopes of
her characters as well as their daily experiences very effectively. Highly recommended!
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Amut,
2013
288p
Camellia, my flower
Author:
Ma'sumi,Azar
$17.00
9786006605289
Kamiliya, Gul Man
Translator:
Illustrator:
This is an epistolary novel. The nameless narrator, a pregnant woman, whom we learn is also a divorcee, writes
in her diary to her inborn child, Camellia, of her doubts , her fears, her ex-husband. Azar Ma'sumi is a
previously published author. Highly recommended!
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Nila,
2013
112p
$11.00
9786005140927
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Lady of my land
Author:
Banu Yi Sarzamin Man
Atif,Turaj
Translator:
Illustrator:
The author has written portraits of several "stereotypes of women" that are part of Iranian cultural landscape.
Such are "mother", "spellbound","lost", "dreamer". He has tried to pay tribute to all these women , even those
who are "branded" as "deviant".
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Amih-Sabzan,
2013
207p
Blurry face
Author:
$19.00
9786006242095
Chihrih Mubham
Akbariyani,Muhammad Translator:
Illustrator:
Hashim
The published author, Mohammad Hashem Akbariyani's magical realist novel examines the polar opposites of
his main character, "the smiler" and its alter-ego, the "blurry face" through interplay of these two. They both
doubly exist in current time and space and also in the magical parallel universe where mountains get married
and fruits are in the shapes of heads of animals. Highly recommended!
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Amut,
2013
296p
I will survive
Author:
$28.00
9786006605234
Zindigi Khvaham Kard
Qubad,Farima
Translator:
Illustrator:
The director of the famous TV series Green House ( Khaneh Sabz) , Masood Rassam, died of Leukemia. The
author has dedicated this novel of strength in face of adversity to his memory and to all cancer patients and
survivors. In writing this, she has interviewed patients and doctors. Highly recommended!
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Artamis,
2013
279p
$27.00
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Sky, packed with clouds
Author:
Husiyni zad,Mahmud
Asiman , Kip Abr
Translator:
Illustrator:
Stories of this collection examine illness and death in various ways and how different characters face them : a
young couple lose their premature twins, a man loses his aging mother and father. There are 13 stories in all.
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Zavush,
2013
130p
Day of snail
Author:
$14.00
9786006846118
Ruz Halazun
Abdi,Zahra
Translator:
Illustrator:
This is a stream of consciousness novel written by a woman. It is a story of a modern woman well versed in
film, social media, psychotherapy and other "necessities" of living in and coping with modern life in the
megacity of Tehran in the 21st century. Highly recommended!
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Artamis,
2013
160p
Pulse of the moment
Author:
Yar Khuda,Liyla
$15.00
9786006885032
Nabz Lahzih Ha
Translator:
Illustrator:
Arasteh and Faramarz meet each other first when Faramarz's car runs ito Arasteh. But then they see each other
again at a party. Arasteh gets hired by Farmarz as an accountant in his firm where she discovers a lot more than
the company books.
Tihran, Iran: Ali,
2013
576p
$49.00
9789641931447
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Expert chef
Author:
Sarashpaz Mahir
Sayyid Salihi,Fatimih
Translator:
Illustrator:
This illustrated cook book starts out with different kinds of rice dishes or pilafs. Next, the author covers stews
which is followed by a chapter on traditional Persian thick soup called Aush. Next come the variety of soups.
After that many different recipes for kabobs are provided followed by quiches or as they are called in Persian
KOOKOO This includes both vegetarian and non-veg varieties. There are then chapters on meat balls and
veggie balls , generally called Kooftah, mushroom dishes, Dulmahs, European style non-rice veggie. meat, fish
and poultry recipes. Then there is separate section just for fishes followed yet even by more recipes of
traditional Persian desserts, finger foods, salads and mouth watering sweets or halwas. Then again there are
international desserts, cakes and pastries followed by recipes for a variety of sweet lemonade-like drinks,
specialty coffees. In final chapter, the author explains many food art and table decoration techniques.
Tihran, Iran: Dil Agah,
2013
568p
Head chef
Author:
$59.00
9789642994205
Ashpaz Bashi
Al-daravishih,Mahdi
Translator:
Illustrator:
The tagline on the cover page of this book boasts of "over 800 types of food and desserts along with recipes for
pregnant women and those with a special diet". The table of contents is at the back of the book. The book
starts out with soups. Then the authors move on to Persian thick soups , called Aush, Next is a big section on
meat stew soup or Abgusht. This is followed by another specialty soup variety called Ashkanah's. Next, we
move on to stews that are rice companion dishes and are called Khooresh. Then there are European style
non-rice dishes. Later are Kabobs, seafood, steaks, Pastas, Quiches or their Persian equivalents, cutlets, pizza
and sandwiches even including burritos and hamburgers. Next is the chapter on hors d'heuvres. After those,
there are recipes for ethnic dishes from around Iran. Afterwards, low Cal desserts and pregnancy specific meals
down to those for each trimester are listed. A whole section is dedicated to breads. Then we have salads and
regular desserts, cakes and ice cream. Next come sauces, jams and jellies and then there are cold sweet drinks
and hot coffee beverages. The book ends with chutneys and pickles.
Tihran, Iran: Kitab Ashna,
2013
751p
A look at the shah
Author:
$75.00
9789642943920
Nigahi Bih Shah
Milani,Abbas
Translator:
Illustrator:
The famous Iranian scholar and author, Abbas Milani, has translated his own book, The Shah, into Persian. This
is the latest biography of the Shah of Iran based on many documents from archives of various governments,
unclassified documents and author's interviews with political personalities and friends of Shah. Must read!
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Persian Circle,
2013
595p
$47.00
9780991896400
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Computer Dictionary
Author:
Azimi Husiyni,Riza
Farhang Jami' Istilahat Kampyutir
Translator:
Illustrator:
This is the 2012 edition of this computer dictionary. It includes over 30000 entries of popular and technical
electronic , gaming and computer terms.
Tihran, Iran: Mihrigan Qalam, 2013
504p
Holy Quran-trilingual
Author:
$47.00
9786006236179
Quran Karim
Translator: Iran Panah,Akbar
Illustrator:
Hard cover, large format edition of the holy Qoran. Each page starts with one verse (ayah) and ends with a
complete verse. Persian and English translations are provided on the opposite page so reader has access to all 3
languages at the same time. Includes indexes of Surah's. Hard cover with excellent biding.
Tihran, Iran: Piyk Farhang,
2013
1200p
Unsaid words of never
Author:
Ghulam
$120.00
9789646188402
Na Guftih Ha Yi Hich Vaqt
Translator:
Illustrator: Ghulam
Ahmadi,Murtiza
Ahmadi,Mina
These are a collection of more than 50 short different pieces. While they are not poetry, they share the spirit of
poetry. Love, hope, god, death, nature are some of the themes. Each passage has been illustrated by an abstract
drawing.
Tihran, Iran: Dastan,
2013
96p
$11.00
9789642987788
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Power of self-confidence
Author:
Tracy,Brian
Qudrat I'timad Bih Nafs
Translator: Qarachih Daghi,Mihdi Illustrator:
This is the translation of the book," Power of Self-Confidence" , by the internationally recognized author and
speaker, Brian Tracy. Book has seven chapters. The titles are: foundations of self-confidence, personal power,
achieving the capability, internal game, invest in your strengths, overcoming obstacles and self-confidence in
action.
Best Seller
Tihran, Iran: Avand Danish,
2013
156p
Rise and fall of Sheikh Khaz'al
Author:
Qayyim,Abd Al-nabi
$13.00
9789647114950
Faraz Va Furud Shiykh Khaz'al
Translator:
Illustrator:
Following the success of his first book on the history of Khoozestan, the author Abd al-Nabi Qayyim, has
written a second book which continues the history of this important region during the 20th century. Khoozestan
in southwest Iran is of course where the oil is. No more needs to be said! Sheikh Khaz'al is the famous tribal
chief who ruled the area until he was deposed and later killed by Reza Shah Pahlavi with the help of the British.
This volume, like the previous one is again an excellent reference source for the scholar and lay person
similarly.
Writers to watch
Tihran, Iran: Kitab Amih,
2013
493p
Review of political, economic, social and
Author:
$46.00
9786005757767
Barrasi Tahavvulat Siyasi, Iqtisadi, Ijtima'i Va
cultural developments inIran from the end
Farhangi Iran Az Inqiraz Qajariyiah Ta Kudita Yi
of Qajar to the
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Sa'idi,Gulnaz
Translator:
Illustrator:
This is a brief review of the history of Iran during the critical years from 1925 to 1953 that have shaped political
landscape of modern Iran. A useful source.
Tihran, Iran: Liyan,
2013
199p
$19.00
9789648608328
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Role of Mazandaran freedom fighters in
the constitutional movement and capture
Naqsh Azadi Khvahan Mazandaran Da Junbish
Mashrutah Va Fath Tihran
of Tehran
Author:
Div Salar,Ali
Translator:
Illustrator:
The book contains parts of diaries of Ali Divsalar, aka Salar Fateh, 1866-1947 during the events of
constitutional revolution ca 1907. The author was one of the main participants of the movement in the northern
province of Mazandaran. He was imprisoned and exiled by Reza Shah. The notes have been published with
help of his daughter. There are plans to publish Ali Divasalar's other writings.
Tihran, Iran: Namak,
2013
221p
$21.00
9789646895935
Gifts of Pahlavi court to foreigners
Author:
Translator:
Illustrator:
The Center for the Review of Historical Documents has in this book has reproduced photos, letters, invoices
documenting the lavish gifts of the ancien regime to the forigen governement heads, ministers and other
functionaries and advisors. Detailed biographical footnotes on the members of the Pahlavi regime involved in
such exchanges has been provided.
: Markaz Barrasi Asnad Tarikihi Vizarat Ittlia'at,
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Persian-Islamic civilization from decline
$35.00
Tamaddun Irani-islami Az Uful Ta Ihya
to revival
Author:
Bahman,Shu'aib
Translator:
Illustrator:
The author attempts to explore the reasons for the longevity of civilization and its cultural-specific traits in the
land we call Iran going back to early settlers. The book has an introduction and five main sections. Each section
is divided into multiple chapters. Section titles are as follow. 1- Theories and schools of civilization 2- Iranian
Islamic Civilization 3- Reasons for the decline of Iranian-Islamic Civilization 4- Review of revivalist plans and
ideas 5- Suggestions for reviving the Iranian-Islamic Civilization. A conclusion closes the book. Footnotes, end
notes and bibliography add value to the book.
Tihran, Iran: Tisa,
2013
387p
$42.00
9786006662251
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Xerxes
Author:
Khashayarsha
Nuruzi,Iman
Translator:
Illustrator:
This book tries to provide a biography of Xerxes (465 BCE), son of Darius, grandchild of Cyrus the great. The
author is a PhD student of ancient history at University of Tehran. The editor of the book has added more
details and academic references. The book has four introductions, fourteen chapters and epilogue plus
bibliography and index. Footnotes and illustrations add value to the book as well. The chapter titles are as
follow. 1- Selecting a successor to Darius 2- Making the country for history's greatest battles 3- Xerxes's
headquarter in Sardinia. 4- Entering Greek lands 5- At the Greek front 6- Athens and Sparta, two old enemies
on the same side 7- Coming about of Greek union against Xerxes 8- First battles at sea 9- Ground battles 10Advancing to Fukis 11- Athens on fire 12- Returning home 13- Xerxes's tablets 14- story of Xerxes in the book
of Esther 15- Epilogue
Tihran, Iran: Parsih,
2013
387p
$40.00
9786005733310
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