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By Constable, Pamela..
New York : Random House, 2011 .
xx, 326 p. : , A volatile nation at the heart of major cultural, political, and religious conflicts in the world today, Pakistan commands our attention. Yet more than six decades after the country’s founding as a Muslim democracy, it continues to struggle over its basic identity, alliances, and direction. In Playing with Fire, acclaimed journalist Pamela Constable peels back layers of contradiction and confusion to reveal the true face of modern Pakistan. In this richly reported and movingly written chronicle, Constable takes us on a panoramic tour of contemporary Pakistan, exploring the fears and frustrations, dreams and beliefs, that animate the lives of ordinary citizens in this nuclear-armed nation of 170 million. From the opulent, insular salons of the elite to the brick quarries where soot-covered workers sell their kidneys to get out of debt, this is a haunting portrait of a society riven by inequality and corruption, and increasingly divided by competing versions of Islam. Beneath the façade of democracy in Pakistan, Constable reveals the formidable hold of its business, bureaucratic, and military elites—including the country’s powerful spy agency, the ISI. This is a society where the majority of the population feels powerless, and radical Islamist groups stoke popular resentment to recruit shock troops for global jihad. Writing with an uncommon ear for the nuances of this conflicted culture, Constable explores the extent to which faith permeates every level of Pakistani society—and the ambivalence many Muslims feel about the role it should play in the life of the nation. Both an empathic and alarming look inside one of the world’s most violent and vexing countries, Playing with Fire is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand modern Pakistan and its momentous role on today’s global stage. 25 cm..
9781400069118 (hc : alk. paper) | 9780679603450 (ebook)

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Enchantments : a novel /

By Harrison, Kathryn..
New York : Random House, 2012 .
314 p. ; , "Enchantments" by Kathryn Harrison is a novel that likely weaves a captivating narrative exploring themes of love, identity, and the human condition. Harrison's writing often probes the complexities of relationships, desires, and the intricacies of the human experience. The story might follow a character's journey of self-discovery, navigating the boundaries between reality and fantasy, or confronting the enchantments and disillusionments of life. With Harrison's lyrical prose, "Enchantments" is probably a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read. 25 cm..
9781400063475

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You must set forth at dawn : a memoir /

By Soyinka, Wole..
New York : Random House, 2006 .
xx, 499 Pages , "You Must Set Forth at Dawn" is a memoir by Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka, offering a deeply personal account of his life, activism, and literary journey. Spanning his early years through Nigeria’s post-independence struggles, military coups, and personal exile, Soyinka reflects on his roles as a playwright, political dissident, and public intellectual. The memoir weaves personal stories with the turbulent history of modern Nigeria, providing insight into the complexities of identity, freedom, and resilience in the face of oppression. 25 cm..
037550365X

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The end of the Earth : a journey at the dawn of the 21st century /

By Kaplan, Robert.
New York: Random House, 1996 .
476 Pages 0679751238

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Body of Secrets: How America's NSA and Britain's GCHQ Eavesdrop on the World

By Bamford, James.
London Century The Random House Group Ltd 2001 .
721 , Memory Sweat Nerves Fists Eyes Ears Blood Spine Adrenaline Fat 0712675981

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Billions and billions : thoughts on life and death at the brink of the millennium /

By Sagan, Carl,.
New York : Random House, 1997 .
xii, 241 p. : 25 cm..
0679411607

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Billions and billions : thoughts on life and death at the brink of the millennium /

By Sagan, Carl,.
New York : Random House, 1997 .
xii, 241 p. : 25 cm..
0679411607

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Stalin and his Hangmen : The tyrant and those who killed for /

By Rayfield, Donald :.
New York : Random House : 2004 .
541 P : 0375757716

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Nixon and Mao : the week that changed the world /

By Macmillan, Margaret.
Newyork : Random House , 2007 .
404 Pages ; 9781400061273

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The File: A Perosnal History

By Garton Ash, Timothy.
New York Random House Inc. 1997 .
262 pages 0679455744

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In the rules of empire: The japanese surrender and the battle for postwar asia/

By spector H. Ronald.
New york: Random house, 2007 .
358pages ; 9780375509155

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Catherine The Great: Portrait of a Woman

By Massie, Robert K..
New York Random House 2011 .
625 pages , A German Princess A Painful Marriage Seduction, Motherhood and Confrontation The Time Has Come Empress of Russia 9780679456728

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