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For more than twenty years Sultan Khan defied the authorities to supply books to the people of Kabul. He was arrested, interrogated and imprisoned, and watched illiterate soldiers burn piles of his books in the street. In spring 2002 award-winning journalist Åsne Seierstad spent four months...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2024 'As epic as it is engaging' Tom Holland 'Jaunty, highly informative and ultimately sobering' New York Review of Books 'A fine book... Leon McCarron's tough journey paints a rich and enthralling portrait' Sir Michael Palin The river...

A firsthand account of leadership under fire, Tenacity chronicles the thirty-one crucial days following the unprecedented Iranian attacks on the UAE in 2026. Written from Dubai, where Augie K Fabela II chose to remain throughout the crisis, it captures how a nation responded to sustained missile and drone strikes with precision, composure, and unwavering resolve. Drawing on his experience in conflict zones, this powerful narrative offers a rare insider perspective on resilience at scale—and reveals what true tenacity looks like in real-time.

Tehran, 1978: Nahid and Masood, both 18, are young lovers and young revolutionaries, determined to overthrow the Shah's regime and help to bring about democracy. Their clandestine activities are dangerous, but with youth, passion and right on their side, they feel invincible. Then one night, Nahid allows her younger sister to come along to a huge demonstration. Violence breaks out. Nahid lets go of her sister's hand. Everything changes.