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1	Iran Awakening: A Memoir of Revolution and Hope more books like this by Shirin Ebadi, Azadeh Moaveni add to wishlist The moving, inspiring memoir of Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and advocate for the oppressed, offers a vivid picture of the struggles of one woman against the system. see all copies from $3.84! new only from $9.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Ruby's Wish more books like this by Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) add to wishlist Ruby is unlike most little girls in 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 strives ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Iran Awakening: One Woman's Journey to Reclaim Her Life and Country more books like this by Shirin Ebadi, Azadeh Moaveni add to wishlist The moving, inspiring memoir of Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and advocate for the oppressed, offers a vivid picture of the struggles of one woman against the system. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $8.11! \| SVS
4	Resistance and Reform in Tibet more books like this by Robert Barnett (Editor), Professor Shirin Akiner (Editor) add to wishlist Tibet exerts a powerful fascination far beyond its borders. Given its very remoteness and the all-encompassing character of Tibetan Buddhism, it has been the setting for countless works of romance, adventure and fantasy. Yet relatively few writers have studied Tibet as an evolving, contemporary society, despite the fact that for the last forty ... see all copies from $11.95! new only from $44.50! \| first editions
5	The Umbrella Queen more books like this by Shirin Yim Bridges, Taeeun Yoo (Illustrator) add to wishlist Set in the lush Thai countryside, this is the story of Noot, a little girl who longs to be named Umbrella Queen. This picture book about following one's dreams, no matter what the cost, is ideal for reading aloud. Full color. see all copies from $6.99! new only from $10.02! \| SVS
6	Mainstreaming Gender, Democratizing the State: Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Women more books like this by Shirin Rai (Editor) add to wishlist "Mainstreaming Gender, Democratizing the State" reflects the commitment of the United Nations to promote mechanisms that aim to achieve equality between women and men. It identifies institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women including national machineries as one of twelve critical areas of concern. National machineries are the primary ... see all copies from $12.35! new only from $33.90! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Nurse's Handbook of Patient Education more books like this by Shirin F Pestonjee, RN, MS add to wishlist Readers find "how to" guidance on all aspects of patient teaching, from assessing learning needs and writing meaningful objectives to implementing effective teaching plans. Contents include scores of disorders organized by body system and feature causes, potential complications, pertinent medications, activity restrictions, nutrition reminders, ... see all copies from $2.48! new only from $30.00! \| first editions
8	Muslims Next Door: Uncovering Myths and Creating Friendships more books like this by Shirin Taber add to wishlist Shirin Taber takes us from fears and false stereotypes and shows us a unique perspective of how North American Muslims live and think. The reader will uncover myths, learn to create friendships with Muslim, neighbors and relationally show them Christ. see all copies from $2.44! new only from $4.33! \| SVS
9	Iran Awakening: From Prison to Peace Prize: One Woman's Struggle at the Crossroads of History more books like this by Shirin Ebadi add to wishlist The moving, inspiring memoir of Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and advocate for the oppressed, offers a vivid picture of the struggles of one woman against the system. see all copies from $8.62! new only from $39.95! \| first editions
10	International Perspectives on Gender and Democratisation more books like this by Shirin Rai add to wishlist Brings together the experience of women's democratic movements in different countries and regions, north and south, and assesses how different discourses of democracy have been used by women's groups to assert women's rights. Sensitive to particular histories, ideologies and cultural contexts, the contributors assess the strengths and the problems ... see all copies from $22.24! new only from $73.67! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Tajikistan: The Trials of Independence more books like this by Mohammad-Reza Djalili (Editor), Akiner Shirin, Professor Shirin Akiner (Editor) add to wishlist Since its independence in 1991 Tajikistan has suffered a painful series of political crises followed by a civil war, still continuing, whose repercussions extend far beyond its borders. This work examines the causes of the turmoil, and analyses, through the case of Tajikistan, social and political dynamics at work throughout Central Asia. The book ... see all copies from $81.16! new only from $146.62!
12 view cover	The Caspian: Politics, Energy, Security more books like this by Anne Aldis, Professor Shirin Akiner (Editor) add to wishlist Touted as the world's next Arabia and a region of unbridled opportunity following the Soviet collapse in 1991, the Caspian Sea and the turbulent oil rush that characterized the ensuing decade captured the world's attention in what at first sight appeared to be a triumph of capitalism over communism. Yet rather than engendering immediate wealth and ... see all copies from $44.85! new only from $44.85! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Afrikaners of South Africa more books like this by Professor Vernon A February, Professor Shirin Akiner add to wishlist see all copies from $11.49! new only from $25.50! \| first editions
14 view cover	Global Governance: Feminist Perspectives more books like this by Shirin M Rai (Editor), Dr. Georgina Waylen (Editor) add to wishlist This is the first book to look at global governance from a feminist perspective. It features very strong line-up of internationally-renowned scholars.This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of global governance from a gendered perspective. It not only furthers the emerging feminist theorizing on global governance, but also provides a ... see all copies from $19.95! new only from $19.95! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Gender Politics of Development: Essays in Hope and Despair more books like this by Shirin M Rai add to wishlist In chapters on key issues of nationalism and nation-building, the third wave of democratization and globalization and governance, Rai argues that the gendered way in which nationalist statebuilding occured created deep fissures and pressures for development. She goes on to show how women have engaged with institutions of governance in developing ... see all copies from $13.94! new only from $26.88! \| first editions \| SVS
16	History and Documentation of Human Rights in Iran more books like this by Shirin 'Ibadi add to wishlist see all copies from $28.00! new only from $28.00!
17 view cover	Ardeshir Mohassess: Art and Satire in Iran more books like this by Shirin Neshat (Editor), Nicky Nodjoumi (Editor) add to wishlist "Ardeshir Mohassess: Art and Satire in Iran" brings together approximately 70 of Mohassess' rarely-seen drawings, on loan from the Library of Congress in Washington DC and from several private collections in the US. Many of these have never been published in a book or catalogue, and several of the early works were censored in his native country. ... see all copies from $14.22! new only from $16.90! \| SVS
18 view cover	Gender and the Political Economy of Development more books like this by Shirin Rai add to wishlist 'Rai subjects the projects of both national development and globalization to searching scrutiny through a gender lens. Her emphasis on the intersection of gender and other forms of inequality is very timely. An excellent text for a wide range of courses in politics, sociology and development studies' - Diane Elson, University of Essex. 'Shirin Rai ... see all copies from $10.94! new only from $24.11! \| SVS
19 view cover	Civil Society: Democratic Perspectives more books like this by Robert Fine (Editor), Shirin Rai (Editor) add to wishlist Civil society is one of the most talked about, but difficult concepts to define. Yet it has captured the imagination of intellectuals and political activists alike. In the post-cold war era there has been a tremendous optimism about the re-emergence of civil society in many countries. However, the promises of change have not always borne fruit. ... see all copies from $39.93! new only from $39.93! \| SVS
20 view cover	Wanting All the Right Things: Finding a Spiritual, Balanced, & Fulfilled Life more books like this by Shirin Taber add to wishlist Contemporary culture is awash in conflicting messages for women. Torn between feminism and conservatism, individuality and family, ambition and selflessness, today's female professionals, wives and mothers often find themselves influenced by conflicting, powerful ideals. In Wanting All the Right Things, Shririn Taber weaves together biblical ... see all copies from $6.26! new only from $10.26! \| signed copies \| SVS
21 view cover	Shirin Neshat: 2002-2005 more books like this by Shirin Neshat add to wishlist Focuses on the oeuvre of Iranian video artist and artist Shirin Neshat from the years 2002-2005. see all copies from $16.99! new only from $22.13! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Two Installations more books like this by Shirin Neshat, Bill Horrigan, Sherri Geldin (Foreword by) add to wishlist see all copies from $6.10! new only from $20.99! \| first editions
23	Women in the Face of Change: The Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and China more books like this by Professor Annie Phizacklea (Editor), Hilary Pilkington (Editor), Rai Shirin (Editor) add to wishlist The years 1989 and 1990 will probably be best remembered for the speed and breadth of political and economic change which swept through what used to be referred to as the Communist Bloc. With the disintegration of this bloc, there has been no shortage of western advice on how to "democratize" economy and polity in these societies. However, little ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
24 view cover	Sustainable Development in Central Asia more books like this by Professor Shirin Akiner (Editor), Jon Hay (Editor), Sander Tideman (Editor) add to wishlist The full range of perspectives is presented on how Central Asia can find paths of development which really serve its long term interests, and what the rest of the world can learn from Central Asians about living in harmony with the environment. see all copies from $11.06! first editions
25 view cover	Hoops of Fire: Fifty Years of Fiction by Pakistani Women more books like this by Aamer Hussein (Editor), Mumtaz Shirin (Editor), Jamila Hashmi (Editor) add to wishlist A collection of stories by Pakistani women writers, including: Jamila Hashmi; Mumtaz Shirin; Khadija Mastur; Khalida Husain; and Fahmida Riaz. The stories mirror the events of Pakistan's history, taking in nationalism and independence, wars with India and the creation of Bangladesh. see all copies from $3.85! new only from $21.50! \| first editions

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