Ascending from obscurity and without dynastic credentials, Nadir Shah tried and failed to establish his right to rule the people of Iran from the 1720s until 1747. This biography of Nadir tells how Nadir Shah's novel strategies influenced successive rulers of Iran in their own defense of power.
One of the fundamental tenets of modernism was its image of hygiene, its ideal of bringing cleanliness and order to the great unwashed, as evident in Adolf Loos's 1898 article, Plumbers. Using Loos as a point of departure, the essays in this collection examine architecture through the multiple meanings inherent in plumbing - from the pipes of modern hygiene, to the plumb line of the right angle, to Marcel Duchamp's Ready-made urinal.
One night in Paris leaves a beautiful dancer carrying the heir to a desert kingdom in this sexy international romance. Prince Nadir’s brief liaison with the innocent Moulin Rouge dancer Imogen Reid was over almost before it began. When Imogen fled, she was carrying something very precious to him. Now he’s found her again. And he plans to bring her back to Bakaan, thus securing his heir and stabilizing his desert kingdom. But as much as Nadir tries to ignore his desire for the woman he never forgot, the powerful prince finds himself losing his self-control. As the sparks between him and Imogen give way to red hot passion, perhaps they will finally return to what they started in Paris!
In "The Shadow Conspiracy: The Zeesha Nadir Story" readers are plunged into a world where darkness conceals secrets that threaten to reshape the course of history. Zeesha Nadir, a fearless and determined journalist, navigates a labyrinth of intrigue and deception as she uncovers a clandestine network operating at the highest levels of power. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the corridors of power in London and beyond, Zeesha's relentless pursuit of truth leads her to unravel a web of corruption, betrayal, and manipulation orchestrated by elusive figures known only as "The Council." As she delves deeper, Zeesha confronts personal and professional challenges, forging unlikely alliances and facing formidable adversaries who will stop at nothing to protect their hidden agendas. "The Shadow Conspiracy" is a gripping narrative of courage and resilience, where Zeesha Nadir's quest for justice exposes the shadowy forces that lurk in the shadows of society. As the stakes escalate and the lines between friend and foe blur, Zeesha's journey becomes a testament to the power of determination and the unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth, no matter the cost. Through Zeesha Nadir's story, readers are invited to explore the complexities of power, loyalty, and the enduring battle between light and darkness in a world where nothing is as it seems. "The Shadow Conspiracy" captivates with its intricate plot twists, compelling characters, and a protagonist whose courage inspires readers to challenge the shadows that threaten to obscure the path to justice and transparency.
Nadir has a special fondness for spiders! So when "Dress up day" arrived, Nadir had to be a spider. Join Nadir as he gets ready to be the envy of his friends.
It's Animal Day in school and there are lots of animals to choose from. But Nadir has a special eye for the snake! Join Nadir in discovering true courage.