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Daughter of Persia

a woman's journey from her father's harem through the Islamic Revolution
2006
Autobiography of Sattareh Farman Farmaian her childhood in a Persian harem, founding of the Tehran School of Social Work and her flight from Iran.

The stone

a Persian legend of the Magi
1999
A retelling of the story told to Marco Polo about the Magi of Saveh, three wise men from a town in Persia, who followed a strange star and find a special child.

The rich man and the parrot

2007
In this retelling of a tale by Rumi, a parrot tricks a wealthy merchant into setting him free.

Forty fortunes

a tale of Iran
1999
A well-intentioned fortune-telling peasant unwittingly tricks a band of local thieves into returning the king's stolen treasure.

Is Iran a threat to global security?

2006
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.

The knight, the princess & the magic rock

a classic Persian tale
2012
While on a mission for his king, a brave young Persian knight falls in love with a beautiful princess, daughter of the neighboring king, who is an enemy of Persia.

Chicken with plums

2006
The author presents a biographical graphic novel depicting the last days of her granduncle, Nassar Ali Khan, a famous musician in 1950s Iran.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

president of Iran
2008
Examines the life of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, providing background on the history of Peru and Iran, and discussing his youth, political awakening, and the effects of his leadership on Iran and the Middle East.

Even after all this time

a story of love, revolution, and leaving Iran
2005
The author describes her experiences as the daughter of an Iranian colonel under the deposed Shah of Iran, his execution by the new regime, the harsh treatment her family received under the new leadership, and her mother's decision to send the author and her siblings to America.

Nuclear weapons

2009
Contains thirteen essays that address issues concerning nuclear weapons, discussing the seriousness of the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the United States' management of Iran, North Korea's nuclear program, and other topics.

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