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This book re-examines the evolution of the state in the Americas, from pre-Columbian societies to European empires and their successor states—Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. Niaz argues that the near-total destruction of indigenous societies produced fundamentally colonial states, unlike thos..

The Story of a Pakistani Prisoner of War in IndiaIkram Sehgal, a Pakistani Army officer, became a prisoner of war (POW) in India in peculiar circumstances after he was handed over to the Indians after the rebellion in East Pakistan in 1971. Along with officers and other ranks of mostly non-Bengali o..

Since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, the need to understand the group’s history and ideology has only increased. Jan-Peter Hartung’s timely study examines the phenomenon of the Taliban through a topographically, ethnically and geopolitically distinct space: the Pashtun Borderl..

This book constitutes a significant contribution to the field of Islamic political historiography through its rigorous comparative examination of the office of governorship (wilāyah) across three seminal epochs: the Prophetic period, the era of the Pious Caliphate (al-Khulafā’ al-Rāshidūn), and the ..

Punjab Rebel: History of Resistance and Rebellions in the Punjab reclaims a history long buried beneath colonial erasure and state-sponsored amnesia. Spanning four centuries — from the advent of Mughal rule to the catastrophe of Partition in 1947 — it traces the unbroken spirit of a people who resis..

DescriptionMake 2020 the year you quit the cigarettes for good with this ground-breaking book . Allen Carr will help you break addiction for ever in this fully updated edition of The Only Way to Stop Smoking Permanently. You'll soon be able to: - Achieve the right frame of mind to quit - Avoid weigh..

A collection of quintessentially American poems, the seminal work of one of the most influential writers of the nineteenth century...

DescriptionIn De Anima (On the Soul), Aristotle turns his attention to one of philosophy's most enduring questions: what is it that makes a living being alive? Rejecting myth and speculation, he develops a systematic account of the soul as the organising principle of life, examining sensatio..

The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you.The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak.They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you..

In his new book, Nadeem Farooq Paracha traces the global arc of youth mobilisation from its peak in the 1960s to its systematic dismantling under late-20th-century neoliberalism. Focusing particularly on Pakistan, this compelling study uncovers the underlying sociopolitical and economic mechanics of..

The Audacity of Hope is Barack Obama's call for a new kind of politics—a politics that builds upon those shared understandings that pull us together as Americans. Lucid in his vision of America's place in the world, refreshingly candid about his family life and his time in the Senate, Obama ..

OVER 13M COPIES SOLD – THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON – NUMBER 8 ON SUNDAY TIMES BEST OF THE BESTSELLER LISTFew books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of n..

DescriptionFor over two millennia, Politics has remained one of the most influential works of political philosophy ever written. Building upon his belief that human beings are naturally social and political creatures, Aristotle examines the origins, purpose and organisation of the state, exp..

This book tells the story of how British colonies doabas of Punjab through canal coloniesFurther attempts at colonization were not made till the 1880s when a clearly defined colonization policy was developed. The process began in 1886 with the extension of the older inundation canals. The first irri..

Media Under the Shadow of Death is a compelling historical and analytical account of Pakistan’s long and difficult struggle for press freedom. Drawing on more than four decades of firsthand experience, eyewitness accounts, and extensive research, Mazhar Abbas traces the troubled history of journa..

STATE POWER, ISLAM, AND THE QUEST FOR PAKISTAN IN LATE COLONIAL NORTH INDIAThis book examines how the idea of Pakistan was articulated and debated in the public sphere, and how popular enthusiasm was generated for its successful achievement, especially in the crucial province of U.P. — now Uttar Pra..

Rowley Jefferson is back with another book in his Awesome Friendly series—Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2—which is even more hilariously terrifying than the first!Fans of Greg Heffley and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney get a chance to dive into the..

DescriptionEveryone walks a path. Its course depends on our intentions and actions. Every thought, every choice and every deed shapes our journey and brings us closer to discovering our destination. If the journey of life lights the candle of goodness within us, awakens the inner self, and leads us ..

Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry - even to your bosses - but not to your competitors. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desp..

Love, Life and the Left Displaced from Amritsar during Partition, seventeen-year-old Dilafroze rebuilds her life in Karachi with her mother and sister. There she meets Zain, a young migrant from Delhi, and their love story leads to the birth of Mahnaz in 1949. Shaped by the lingering traumas ..

A hundred years after her birth, Noor Jehan's voice still belongs to the present.From the child performer once known as Baby Noor Jehan to the luminous screen star of the 1940s, from the defining female voice of Pakistani cinema to the legendary Malika-e-Tarannum, Noor Jehan lived several ..

Are You Ready for the Akhirah?: What Have You Prepared for the Day When You Stand Alone Before Allah? by Mohammed Al-Amin is a reflective Islamic book that encourages readers to pause and consider their relationship with Allah, their daily choices, and their preparation for the Hereafter. The ..

A gentle reminder for the heart when the worries of this dunya begin to feel too heavy. ????Words for Inner Peace: It’s Just the Dunya offers comforting reflections to help you step back from the temporary nature of worldly life and refocus your heart on what truly matters Allah ﷻ, the Akhirah, grat..

Traditional Structure and Economic Development in a Tribal Society.First published in 1980, this groundbreaking Routledge Revival is a reissue of an original and authentic anthropological account of Pukhtun society by Professor Akbar Ahmed. Combining extensive fieldwork data collected among th..

In War and Peace and War, Peter Turchin uses his expertise in evolutionary biology to offer a bold new theory about the course of world history. Turchin argues that the key to the formation of an empire is a society’s capacity for collective action. He demonstrates that high level..