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What is the difference between a democracy imposed by foreign powers and one developed locally, albeit within a political system dominated by religion. Alsaif explores Iran's ever-bumpy road to democracy, by analyzing the political ideologies of both the conservative and reformist trends in Iranian politics and their distance from the traditional model of liberal democracy.

Saqi, 2007; 255 pp.; EN; index; hb

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In this superbly photographed volume, the authors reveal the unique lifestyle and hidden splendours of Istanbul, inviting us to discover an infinite variety of charming private homes, delicate wooden yalis, and magnificent palaces on the European and Asian shores of the Bosporus.

Flammarion; 256 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hb

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From the green, terracotta and ochre of the Ionian Islands in the west, to the brilliant blue and white of the Aegean , the villages of Greece and its islands present a picture of incomparable beauty. This beautifully photographed book presents a fabulous picture of a village culture largely lost to other countries of Europe.

Thames and Hudson, 2006; 224 pp.; EN; ills. col; hb

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Even those who think they know Paris will be surprised and delighted by this captivating book, written and illustrated by 2 experts in the art of discovering the hidden Paris. Denis Tillinac has sought out the unspoilt courtyards, old-fashioned cafes, and elegant parks which keep Parisians in touch with their rich literary and artistic past.

Flammarion; 144 pp.; EN; ills. col; hb

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Zhang Dai, 1597-1689, subject of this absorbing and evocative literary-biographical study, was a Chinese essayist and historian whose long life bridged the conquest of China by the Manchus and the fall of the Ming Dynasty in 1644.

Viking, 2007; 332 pp.; EN; index; hb

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The Chinese Diaspora stretches all over the world. In this rich blend of history, biography, and travel Lynn Pan presents the first account of the most widespread and prolonged series of emigration by one nation ever.

Kodansha; 418 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; pb

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The Dutch author of Over the Water and longtime foreign correspondent, H.M. van den Brink takes us on a trip through Spain, where tasting and smelling are the key occupations, from Madrid's cafes to Barcelona's fish markets. This mouthwatering book focuses on enjoying various dishes in both exquisite restaurants and more commonplace settings.

Armchair Traveller, 2006; 171 pp.; EN; hb

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A beautifully illustrated exploration of how contemporary artists have worked with the Tuscan landscape to create distinctive and innovative outdoor spaces. Features the work of over 30 artists.

Verba Volant, ; EN; ills. b/w & col; hb

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The Yellow River -the Huang He- flows 3,300 miles from its headwaters in the Kunlun Mountains to the Bohai Sea. It is the cradle of Chinese civilization. Aldo Pavan travelled the length of the Huang He to produce this stunning photographic portrait of the river and the widely varied country that surrounds it, that explore the rich and ancient culture that has grown up there.

Thames and Hudson, 2007; 272 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hb

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