Books published by publisher Saqi Books

It is a truth universally acknowledged . . . Esma is a modern Muslim woman with an age-old dilemma. She is well-educated, well-travelled and has excellent taste in music, but the hunt for Mr Right leads her to a number of Mr Wrongs. Together with wild-haired Ruby, principled Lisa, and drop-dead gorgeous Nirvana, Esma forms the No Sex in the City Club. Her quest for The One (or Mr Almost-Perfect) was never going to be easy, but soon enough it takes an unexpected and thrilling detour. 'Filled with humour and honesty, Randa has lifted the veil on arranged marriages and Muslim society, and proves that finding The One isn't easy for anyone, regardless of religion.' Kate Forster, author of The Perfect Location 'An enjoyable and unusual book about finding love down the arranged marriage route. Funny, wise and moving, it is also a tribute to the fabulous power of female friendship.' Jaishree Misra, author of Secrets and Lies and Secrets and Sins 'A lot of fun … there's a great deal of enjoyment to be had reading this tale!' Shelina Janmohamed

Hootah's Baby is an allegorical story about a mother owl whose life-style choices have made it impossible to be an effective mother. The community steps in to ensure the baby's safety. It is not about whether or not the mother loves her baby. It is all about mothering skills and the child's need to be safe. Hootah's Baby is a tool to be used to help children of court-ordered relinquishment and/or state custody to understand the complex issues that have led to their current life situation. Helps are included for the adult who reads this book with these children to be able to assist them to open windows of communication that will help them understand basic truths: they are not at fault; the courts are not the bad guys; and their mothers do, in fact, love them. They simply cannot parent any child at that point in their lives.

In the space of a mere twenty years Genghis Khan rallied all the tribes of Mongolia to put Mongolian society under a codified set of laws, much admired by Western travellers. At the head of his superbly disciplined army, he then embarked on the conquest of China. Hardly had Beijing fallen to him than he was off again, this time to lay waste the Middle East. As the sun set over the land of the Thousand and One Nights, he summoned a famed Taoist to teach him the secrets of 'long life' - as if, now that he was master of the world, he wished to conquer other domains than those that could be subjugated by the sword.My descendants will be clad in cloth of gold; they will be mounted on superb chargers and embrace the most beautiful young women. And they will have forgotten to whom they owe all this.For once the man who had never known defeat was wrong.From the thirteenth century, the Mongol empire has been shrouded in mystery, and legends abound - the name of Genghis Khan is, to this day, synonymous with terror. Michel Hoang provides a far more subtle, nuanced picture showing that the 'bloodthirsty barbarian' was also a visionary statesman and that behind the Oriental despot lay a strategist of genius. The book also provides a fascinating insight into Mongol society and culture.

Book Four of the "Dragon Keepers series"Merlin has learned much during his eastern retreat and achieved a high status, he is now part of the Magi brethren. In this the fourth book of the series, he sets his desire to go home. However, before he is able to return he must face and defeat an evil entity, one that no other can, one that will always be an enemy to everything he knows and loves. Even more evil awaits him when he sets his desire to return and save his beloved dragons and be reunited with his beloved Aeem. Once again the Dragon Keeper, Merlin, brings his exciting adventures to young and old.

WIZARDS, DRAGONS, GOBLINS, ZOMBIES and MORE!Are you ready to be swept away into the fantasy world of Tara Nikkel and the Dream Mage?Is death really the end? Are people ever really gone? What if death is not the conclusion, but the beginning of an even greater adventure? In this best-selling fantasy epic, prepare to lose yourself in the sprawling adventure as we follow Tara Nikkel from this life to the life to come, a place filled with magic, wonderment, and dangers never seen before by human eyes.Tara Nikkel and the Dream Mage will leave you enchanted and reborn as the adventure leaps from the pages and captivates your soul. Tara Nikkel and the Dream Mage is more than a book series, it’s the start of an eternal quest, and an answer to the question mankind has pondered for millennia: what happens when you die?Your adventure is about to begin!

Book Two of the Dragon Keepers seriesMerlin and Dracon find a place of refuge on a small ledge on a mountain along the ocean edge while the dragon keepers settled not too far away along the shores just to the south of Merlin.Keltos, Merlin's anamchara, comes to visit Merlin and show him the way into the Draconic Tome. Passing through Dragon's Gate, Merlin travels to the world of dragons and meets the dragon lord.Merlin also meets someone on the world of dragons that steals his heart away though at first he doesn't recognize it.A celestial fete is about to take place and Merlin will take part in the big race that involves dragons, mermaids and mermen, fairies and unicorns.When Merlin returns to his own world, he is faced with one of the biggest challenges of his life and a choice will have to be made that involves saving the earth.The Adventure continues...

Written when Ewan was 4 years old, this book provides a glimpse of how a child's mind works to solve problems switching from fantasy to reality. Parents will feel inspired by the heart-warming story of companionship and encouragement from his mother who managed to transform suffering into the excitement of finding the problem of having to stop playing and go to bed at night. His ideas were so creative and his conclusions so real - especially for a 4 year old - that it had to be transformed into this book.This story will plant the seeds of creativity, mindfulness and environmental consciousness from a very early age. It is an easy way to show children they can think greatly but their actions will affect others and that sometimes, being in the moment and accepting that certain things cannot change is the best result anyone can have

How does a child mind work?Written when Ewan was 4 years old, this book provides a glimpse of how a child's mind works to solve problems switching from fantasy to reality. Parents will feel inspired by the heart-warming story of companionship and encouragement from his mother who managed to transform suffering into the excitement of finding the problem of having to stop playing and go to bed at night. His ideas were so creative and his conclusions so real - especially for a 4 year old - that it had to be transformed into this book.This story will plant the seeds of creativity, mindfulness and environmental consciousness from a very early age. It is an easy way to show children they can think greatly but their actions will affect others and that sometimes, being in the moment and accepting that certain things cannot change is the best result anyone can have.

Book Three of the Dragon Keepers seriesA lone boatman in a row boat finds his way through the ghost mist and what he sees when he reaches the other side scares him more then anything ever has. He returns to his ship and conveys to the captain what he observed.Merlin and Aeem visit the secret garden and find each others heart. They find a unicorn which is sick and dying and discover it is the last unicorn alive on earth.Merlin travels to the world of unicorns to retrieve the delavae plant which is needed to save the life of the last unicorn.Captain Blackpatch brings an armada of ships with him to attack the peaceful cove where the dragon keepers are living in hopes of capturing a few of the dragons there.When Merlin returns from the world of unicorns he finds Aeem in paril not knowing that the dragons and his family and friends are under attack in the valley just off in the distance.Merlin saves the last unicorn but loses most everything that is dear to him in the world. Will Merlin take vengience and go after Captain Blackpatch and those who helped destroy his family?The Dragon Keepers book series: Honor of the Tome, Demise of Dragons' Gate, The Last UnicornDragon Keepers IV - The Myth of Green SnakeMerlin the Wizard - also known as Merlin the MagicianUnicorn legend - the last unicornArthurian myth, mythology, legend - Merlin receives Excalibur via the Lady of the LakeThe adventure with Merlin in the Dragon Keepers series continues to unfold...