IPS PRESS Catalogue 2019-20 Final (2021-Jan-04)
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IPS PRESS The publishing and bookselling arm of Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad. CATALOGUE 2020-21 Catalogue 2020-21 ABOUT US IPS Press is the publishing and bookselling arm of Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). Along with the Institute’s own research, it publishes scholarly work of individual authors and institutions independently. Further, it distributes books and journals of other organizations that are relevant to the objective of IPS, i.e., promoting applied research and human development. Contact Information: Naufil Shahrukh GM Operations | naufi[email protected] Saeed Gohar Deputy Manager (Publications) [email protected], [email protected] +92-333-5551877 Nasr Chambers, Plot No. 1, Commercial Centre, MPCHS, E-11/3, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92-51-8438388 (Direct Line) +92-51-8438391-3 Fax: +92-51-8438390 Web: www.ips.org.pk | www.ipsurdu.com IPSPressInternational InstituteOfPolicyStudiesPakistan IPS_1979 IPSTV Catalogue PUBLICATIONS 2020-21 CATALOGUE 2020-21 1 Catalogue 2020-21 PUBLICATIONS Revive Your Heart How do modern Muslims maintain a spiritual connection with Allah? How do we build healthy communities built on good relations and helping one another? How do we address major challenges facing the ummah today? All of these questions and more are answered in this inspiring collection of remind- ers that exhort us to remember our place in this world. Author: Nouman Ali Khan Year: 2020 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-2218-00-9 Binding: Paperback Pages: 260 Price: PKR600 / USD20 Fareeb-e-Natamam Written by renowned author, scholar and expert on Pak-Af- ghan affairs Juma Khan Sufi, the updated fourth edition of the title Faraib-e-Na Tamam is published by IPS Press. Author: Juma Khan Sufi Year: 2020 Language: Urdu ISBN: 978-969-448-791-5 Binding: Hardback Pages: 735 Price: PKR2400 / USD40 Kamyab Zindagi 4 Talluqat Ko Nikharye Kamyab Zindagi 4 – Apne Talluqat ko Nikhariye (A Successful Life: Refine Your Relations) is the latest addition to the series of IPS Press publications titled Kamyab Zindagi. The book emphasizes on the importance of building, maintaining, and refining different type of relationships that exist in our daily lives. Author: Khalid Rahman Year: 2020 Language: Urdu ISBN: 978-969-448-790-8 Binding: Paperback Pages: 286 Price: PKR500/ USD15 2 Catalogue PUBLICATIONS 2020-21 Elements of Blue Economy Our planet is rightly called the “Blue Planet” as 71 per cent of it is covered with water. Thus, the economy related to the marine environment is called the “Blue Economy”. It is immensely important for almost all segments of human life, but has not received the attention and importance that it deserves. Author: v/Admiral Iftikhar Ahmed Rao (Retd) Year: 2020 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-448-787-8 Binding: Hardback Pages: 308 Price: PKR1300 / USD30 Islamic Law of Contract: Applications in Islamic Finance Islamic Law of Contract: Applications in Islamic Finance is a systematic exposition of Shariah rules in the field of Fiqh al-Mu’amlat (Islamic law of Contracts and Transactions), with their applications in the modern business and commercial transactions. Author: Dr Muhammad Tahir Mansoori Year: 2020 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-448-788-5 Binding: Hardback Pages: 551 Price: PKR1000 / USD20 Afghanistan: Mulla Umar Se Ashraf Ghani Tak A distinct publication on the subject, the book is an assorted account of insightful experiences and observations of a senior Pakistani diplomat who served in Afghanistan on more than one occasion, not only witnessing many important events taking place, but also becoming a part of many. Author: Ambassador (r) Syed Abrar Hussain Year: 2020 Language: Urdu ISBN: 978-969-448-785-4 Binding: Hardback Pages: 274 Price: PKR900 / USD15 3 Catalogue 2020-21 PUBLICATIONS Hindutva: Rising Extremism in India (Second Revised Ed.) The work documents the proceedings of an int'l seminars by IPS on the subject which saw more than 20 presentations and speeches dilating upon a number of important themes including the concept and genesis of Hindutva, its economic and political dimensions, and responses to it from within as well as from the world community. Editor: Khalid Rahman Year: 2020 Language: English ISBN: 978-696-448-786-1 Binding: Hardback Pages: 248 Price: PKR900 / USD20 Rallying for Rules: Parents Versus Private Schools This book is an account of parents’ struggle against the private schools for their exorbitant fee hike. It contains all the relevant material concerning the rights of parents and laws safeguarding these rights. The intention is to empower and equip the readers with proper tools to continue the fight for their rights. Author: Rehan Ali Year: 2020 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-448-764-9 Binding: Paperback Pages: 146 Price: PKR900 / USD15 Negotiating the Power Corridors: Forty Challenging Years of Civil Service The book is a compilation of autobiographical notes and stories of an honest and dedicated civil servant who has served in the corridors of power for over 40 years. Besides giving interesting details of his school and college life, he has revealed several startling incidents in crucial decision-making processes. Author: Syed Irtiqa Ahmed Zaidi Year: 2020 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-448-783-0 Binding: Hardback Pages: 400 Price: PKR1200 / USD20 4 Catalogue PUBLICATIONS 2020-21 Mashriq ko Zara Dekh Jadeed Cheeni Tehzeeb aur Saqafat ke Mukhtalif Rang The book is an account of multiple visits of the author to China and an in-depth observation of Chinese people and culture. The work maintains that it takes one to live in China to realize that the portrayal of China by all those who have never lived there is only based on speculation and fiction. The book however is not a mere travelogue, but also covers topics like Chinese history, society, politics and economy at length. Author: Syed Farasat Shah Year: 2019 Language: Urdu ISBN: 978-969-448-764-9 Binding: Paperback Pages: 187 Price: PKR480 / USD12 Gender, Law and Society in Islam The book is an effort to look critically into the core issues of the subject from Qur’anic viewpoint. The liberal narrative as well as the conventional approaches are reviewed and an alternate ethics-centered theoretical framework is proposed to revisit the issue in the light of Qur’anic concept of equity and fairness. Author: Dr Anis Ahmad Year: 2019 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-448-177-7 Binding: Hardback Pages: 158 Price: PKR600 Fundamentals of Islamic Economics and Finance Originally published by Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) – a member of the Islamic Development Bank, and reprinted by IPS Press exclusively for sale in South Asia and South East Asia territory, the book is an attempt to present the important fragments of the diverse emerging discipline of Islamic Economics and Finance in one volume, explaining its different concepts in simple words on which there is a consensus among scholars, bypassing the differences of opinion at this level. Authors: Hafiz Muhammad Yasin & Atiq-uz-Zafar Khan ISBN: 978-969-448-174-6 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2nd (2019), 1st (2016) Pages: 574 Price: PKR2000 5 Catalogue 2020-21 PUBLICATIONS Pakistan’s Economic Journey – Need for A New Paradigm The book has been prepared with two objectives in view. First, it should serve as a policy document: suggesting a future strategy for Pakistan after technically reviewing the 70 years’ economic journey of the country, and second, articulating and presenting all the concerning issues in such a way that they remain easy to comprehend even for the common readers. Author: Fasih Uddin ISBN: 978-969-448-176-0 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3rd (2019) Pages: 306 Price: PKR1500 USD30 Hindutva: Rising Extremism in India The book documents the proceedings of an int’l seminar organized by IPS into one volume, dilating upon a number of important themes including the concept and genesis of Hindutva, its economic and political dimensions, and responses to it from within as well as from the world community. Editor: Khalid Rahman ISBN: 978-969-448-782-3 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1st (2019) Pages: 154 Price: PKR900, USD20 Muhammad: Man and Prophet - A Complete Study of the Life of the Prophet of Islam Prophet Muhammad initiated one of the most significant religious and cultural developments in human history, bringing into the world the religion of Islam in its final form. His life continues to inspire millions and millions of people around the world. Author: Adil Salahi ISBN: 978-969-448-781-6 Binding: Paperback Year: 2019 Pages: 868 Price: PKR2250 6 Catalogue PUBLICATIONS 2020-21 Muhammad: His Character and Conduct Muslims all over the world see Muhammad as God’s last messenger to mankind, and, for every community that wants to live under God’s guidance, Prophet Muhammad’s character and conduct is the light showing the way to God’s pleasure. Author: Adil Salahi ISBN: 978-969-448-780-9 Binding: Paperback Year: 2019 Pages: 285 Price: PKR900 Teacher Badalti Hui Dunya Main The book emphasizes on the role of a teacher in the ever evolving times, reflecting upon various ideas, skills and approaches the teachers of the 21st century should be equipped with. Author: Nisar Moosa ISBN: 978-969-448-171-5 Binding: Paperback Year: 2019 Pages: 178 Price: PKR450 Hydro-Diplomacy: Preventing Water War Between Nuclear-Armed Pakistan and India Based on a practitioner’s approach, the book describes the ups and downs being faced in managing the transboundary water relations between Pakistan and India while suggesting how to prevent water issues from escalation in future and hence the war. Author: Ashfaq Mahmood ISBN: 978-969-448-170-8 Binding: Hardback Year: 2018 Pages: 244 Price: PKR900 7 Catalogue LATEST 2017-182020-21 PUBLICATIONS Islam’s Political Order: The Model, Deviations and Muslim Response The central theme of this book relates to the nature of the Islamic caliphate and its makeup, compiling all the pertinent verses of Qur'an that have relevance to the primary political issues.