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Roxana Saberi chronicles her experiences as an Iranian-American journalist who was accused of espionage and imprisoned while she was working in Iran in 2009, and also discusses the political tensions within the Middle Eastern nation.

The author examines her life as an American-born Iranian and the frustration and confusion of trying to live in both worlds, and describes her decision to move to Tehran as a journalist and the cultural, political, and social upheaval she encountered.

Hooman Majd, an American journalist born in Iran, disembarked at the Tehran airport in February 2011. With him were his wife Karri and infant son, Khash. The family planned to stay for a year, and Hooman, son of a diplomat under the Shah and grandson of an ayatollah, was looking forward to his visit, the first time he had lived in his homeland since childhood. His book recounts his family's domestic adventures and a tumultuous year in Iranian politics. The result provides an unusual insight into a little-understood country.

The Iran of Reza Kahlili's youth allowed him to think and act freely. His political and personal freedoms flourished while he studied computer science at the University of Southern California in the 1970's. The sudden death of his father brought him back to an Iran he scarely recognized. The revolution of 1979 plunged Iran into a dark age of fundamentalism. In the hope of a Persian Renaissance, he joined the Revolutionary Guards, an elite force devoted to the Ayatollah. But Ayatollah Khomeini was becoming a fundamentalist tyrant and so Reza became "Wally", and worked for the CIA as he continued his life as a Revolutionary Guard.

Much of the war-torn country has largely become lawless, overrun by warlords who exploit and murder the population for their own gain. Delving into the history of the former Belgian colony, this book exposes the horror of day-to-day life in the Congo, largely precipitated by colonial exploitation and internal strife after gaining independence. It offers not only a view into the dire situation but also examines how the Western world, a part of the problem, can become a part of the solution.

Tony Blair's emergence as a Labour Party leader in 1994 British politics marked a seismic shift for England. By 1997 he had transformed his party and become prime minister bringing to an end eighteen years of Conservative government while guiding Labour for three terms. During his tenure he dealt with the death of Princess Diana, the war on terror, negotiations for peace in Northern Ireland, reforms to British public service areas, and constant meetings with leaders on the world stage over issues that affected the entire world.

For ten years Gordon Brown was British Prime Minister Tony Blair's right-hand man. In 2007 Blair resigned and Brown became Prime Minister.

Examines the history of Iran and discusses how the country came to be the most significant Shiite power in the Islamic world.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on controversies related to Iran, discussing if the country's nuclear program is peaceful, if it wants to dominate Iraq, the success of the Green Revolution, and United States involvement in the country.

Twelve essays argue opposing points on the issue of whether Iran is a threat, discussing the country's nuclear program, diplomacy in American-Iranian relations, and other topics.