mmerse yourself in a fantasy world of Filipino myth, magic, and supernatural suspense! Lambana—the realm of supernatural fairies known as Diwata—has fallen, and the Magic Prohibition Act has been enacted. To add to his troubles, there’s something wrong with Conrad’s heart and only magic can prolong his life. He teams up with Ignacio, a well-connected friend who promises to hook him u…
Noam Chomsky is one of the world's most respected linguists, yet his radical political ideas, while attracting legions of followers across the globe, have made him a prophet without honour in his own land. In this selection of interviews, he lays bare the realities of contemporary geopolitics with exceptional clarity and power, including the main goals of US foreign policy, the new global econo…
Today’s children face intense pressure to meet rising academic standards and prepare for future careers, but most fall dangerously short. Early struggles with language and literacy often snowball into lasting disadvantages. Millions of U.S. kids don’t learn to read well in elementary school, driving low adult literacy rates and threatening the nation’s economic productivity, public health…
TRAIN YOUR MIND TOWARD LASTING CONNECTION AND JOY Eager to share the life-enhancing benefits he found in Buddhism, skeptic Scott Snibbe presents this 8-step programme that allows anyone to build positive mental habits. Inspired by the ancient Buddhist path to enlightenment yet firmly grounded in modern science, How to Train a Happy Mind is the first mainstream book to show how you can achiev…
The Indo-Pacific region is the dream destination for all SCUBA divers and snorkellers. The coral reefs in this region are bursting with marine life and are home to more animal species than any other diving spot in the world—more than 40 per cent of all coral reef fishes known worldwide. Added to this, the waters are crystal-clear, giving the best chance of viewing the underwater stars. Top-qu…
A Diary of Genocide merupakan catatan harian yang ditulis oleh Atef Abu Saif, yang mengajak kita untuk melihat bagaimana kondisi Palestina sesungguhnya. Betapa sulitnya kehidupan mereka yang bertahan tanpa air bersih, tanpa perawatan medis, kehilangan banyak sekali keluarga tersayang, dan setiap hari mendengar suara ledakan, drone, bahkan dentuman jet tempur. Bersama buku ini, kita disadarkan u…
“Hidupku begitu memalukan. Aku bahkan tidak sanggup memikirkan bagaimana rasanya menjalani kehidupan sebagai manusia.” Meskipun peristiwa “No Longer Human” sangat mirip dengan kehidupan pribadi Dazai sendiri, gayanya yang blak-blakan — tanpa sentimen atau nostalgia — menjauhkannya dari nada otobiografi yang sebenarnya. Novel ini memiliki kualitas yang tak lekang oleh waktu: Perju…
Indonesia is an enigma to outside observers, who have never seemed sure just what it is: Islamic, authoritarian, democratic, developing, disintegrating. The largest country in its region, Indonesia holds the key to Southeast Asia’s future, while recent developments—demands for greater regional autonomy, ethnic, political and religious conflict—are making the archipelago significant on the…
From the visionary head of Google's innovative People Operations comes a groundbreaking inquiry into the philosophy of work-and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent to your business and ensuring that they succeed.rnrnWe spend more time working than doing anything else in life. It's not right that the experience of work should be so demotivating and dehumanizing. So says Laszlo…
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between gender and digital entrepreneurship, focusing on emerging countries. Despite the transformative potential of digital technologies, gender disparities in entrepreneurship persist, particularly in emerging countries. Women entrepreneurs often face a unique set of challenges that hinder their participation and success in the …