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This poetry collection in Persian, penned by a poet who signs their work as "Saddlebag of Sorrows," is a journey through the depths of human experience. The poet, who has chosen to remain anonymous, sends their messages far and wide, believing that the message is more important than the messenger.To reach the "Saddlebag's Address," the seeker must pass through more than seventy poems, hoping to finally answer the question, "Where is the friend's house?" The book is divided into seven valleys, each exploring different themes: social critique, mysticism, religiosity, political analysis, philosophy, history, and a sprinkle of humor and linguistic playfulness. The poet's work is a collection of personal experiences, national wanderings, and a critique of contemporary issues, all while maintaining a sense of humor and a hopeful outlook for the future. The book promises to fulfill many desires of those who seek beauty and value in poetry.در جست]وجوی "آدرس خورجین" ... از سیمای سرودپردازی که شناس]نامۀ خود را "خورجین غم" می]نگارد، می]توان گذشت؛ گذشتن از کوله]بار چهارده سالۀ میان بارجامۀ او آسان نیست. کسی که آگاهانه در پیلۀ گم]نامی نشسته و پیام]هایش را به چهار سو می]فرستد، انگار به این باور رسیده گفته برتر از گوینده است. بی]گمان، خوی آدمی این شیوه را زودتر و زیادتر می]پذیرد، زیرا یک]راست با دریافت، پرداز و سوژۀ دم دست سروکار می]یابد و نیاز ندارد هنگام بازتاب برداشت خودش، گُل روی "آشنا" را پیش چشم داشته باشد. برای رفتن به سوی "آدرس خورجین"، جوینده باید از ایست]گاه زیادتر از هفتاد سروده بگذرد تا مگر در پایان دریابد که "خانۀ دوست کجاست؟"

Heshmat Tayeb, a poet deeply rooted in the rich cultural and natural landscape of Baghlan, Afghanistan, presents his latest poetic collection, "Nardbane Mozha" written in Persian. Born in 1950, Tayeb's poetry is a reflection of his intimate connection with the land, its people, and the diverse dialects and ideas that have shaped his artistic expression. Influenced by his father, Ibrahim Hairat, a renowned poet of the constitutional era, Tayeb's poetry is a testament to his lifelong dedication to the craft."Nardbane Mozha" is a journey through the imaginative and artistic realms of Tayeb's mind. The book is divided into two parts, with the first featuring a selection of "Ghazal" poems that showcase Tayeb's mastery in weaving together vivid imagery, proverbs, and unique linguistic elements. His use of uncommon words and phrases adds a fresh dimension to the poetic landscape, inviting readers to explore new terrains of expression.The second part of the book is dedicated to "Couplets," highlighting the condensed energy and creativity that characterize Tayeb's work. His precise and beautiful use of proverbs and similes in the semantic decoration of his compositions demonstrates his skill as a poet. The style of equation, an artistic combination of allegory is prominently featured, showcasing the elegance of Tayeb's poetic perceptions.Published by Barmakids Press, "Nardbane Mozha" is a must-read for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the world of Afghan poetry and experience the lyrical beauty of Heshmat Tayeb's work.

In Afghanistan's rich and often chaotic history, the period from 1973 to 1978 stands out as one of the most critical and transformative. Characterized by the demise of the monarchy and the birth of the first Republic, this era is characterized by initial relatively non-violent transition, followed by political unrest, societal evolution and eventual demise of the first Republic. Abdul Hamid Muhtat, an active figure in the military in the establishment of the first Republic under President Daud and an insider chronicler of the events, presents a narrative in "Second Collapse, First Republic" written in Persian language, that is deeply rooted in his personal experiences and of historical importance. Holding a brief portfolio as minister of tele-communications under president Daud's first Republic and subsequently forced to step aside, Muhtat explores the complex interplay of political dynamics, societal changes, and the challenging course taken by Afghanistan's first Republic.

"Rish Daraz-e Aqel Kotah" in Persian, literally translated as "The Long Beard of Short Wisdom" by Haseeb Ahrari is a collection of 48 poems in Persian that offer a satirical and critical look at the complexities of religious belief and societal norms. Ahrari, influenced by his religious and scholarly family background in Afghanistan and personal experiences with faith and doubt, challenges conventional views and invites readers to have a fresh look into the relationship between religion, society, and individual beliefs.In this collection, Ahrari addresses the issue of religious misinterpretation and extremism. He uses poetry to critique how traditional beliefs are often distorted by radical groups, impacting both individuals and society. His verses unveil the hypocrisy and ignorance hidden under religious dogma, through vivid and sometimes ironic poetry.Ahrari skillfully uses the elements of humor and satire to critique and challenge societal and religious malpractices. His poetry combines poignant reflections with sharp observations, exposing absurdities and injustices in society. This book showcases Ahrari's poetic talent and bravery in tackling sensitive issues with seriousness and humor, offering a unique perspective on the role of art and satire in societal change. The book invites readers on a journey of self-reflection and intellectual exploration, making it essential for those interested in understanding the dynamics of faith, society, and the human condition.

"From Kabul to the Promised Land" is a personal travel journal by Farwa Parsa, describing the events in the wake of the fall of Kabul and its occupation by the Taliban in August 2021. It vividly describes the challenges she and her family faced leaving Kabul and arriving in the USA. The journal details the hardships her family encountered, moving from one turmoil to the difficulties of establishing themselves in a new country. It's a reminder of what many Afghan families experienced following the Fall of Kabul and their resettlement across the globe.¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿. ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿. ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿­¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿. ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿. ¿¿¿

"Zarar Dar Zar" by Hasib Ahrari is a collection of Persian poetry that stands as a testament to the emotional depth and profound sensitivity of its creator. This compilation is not just a mere assortment of verses; it explores human conditions, delves into a myriad of themes such as love, sorrow, patriotism and the intricate blend of pain and pleasure that defines our existence. Ahrari's work is a beautiful fusion of traditional Persian poetic influences and contemporary relevance, making it unique and enjoyable to read. In this collection, while skillfully drawing parallels with the poetic ambience of traditional Persian poets, yet Ahrari's voice remains distinct and contemporary, reflecting his unique worldview and personal experiences as someone hailing from a rich cultural yet tumultuous political landscape of Afghanistan. While maintaining a deep connection to the rich heritage of Persian poetry, "Zarar Dar Zar" is a work infused with deep emotional and humanistic elements.

The Collapse of Monarchy in Afghanistan, written in the Persian language, is a narrative of the account of events that led to the collapse of King Zahir Shah's monarchy in Afghanistan in 1973. What makes this book worthy of reading is the fact that it is a first-hand account written by a key military figure who played an instrumental role in the Coup'd etat that led to the formation of the first republic in Afghanistan under president Daud. The author, Mr. Abdul Hamid Muhtat was appointed as minister of telecommunication after the Coup and subsequently held key high ranking positions under different Afghan administrations, such as ambassador, deputy prime minister and vice president, until 1992. By reading this book, the readers will get acquainted with main figures, personalities, episodes and circumstances that led to the demise of 226-year-old Afghan monarchy. This book is the first in a series of three books written by the same author. All the books are available from Amazon.com and other online stores.