Forty-seven Ronin : based on the screenplay by Chris Morgan and Hossein Amini

Fantasy fiction. Film tie-in. Kai is an outcast who joins Oishi, the leader of 47 Ronin. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honour to their homeland, the warrior embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler : Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club

At the outset of World War II, Denmark did not resist German occupation. Deeply ashamed of his nation's leaders, fifteen-year-old Knud Pedersen resolved with his brother and a handful of schoolmates to take action against the Nazis if the adults would not. Naming their secret club after the fiery British leader, the young patriots in the Churchill Club committed countless acts of sabotage, infu…

Great Events That Change the World : the most important moments from 1950 to …

This book is dedicated to precisely those key events in our time; it uses a rich array of iconography to retrace what were to be the points of no return, the developments that would suddenly change the lives of many human beings.

Life in Java : with sketches of the Javanese; volume 1

Experience life in Java through the eyes of W. Barrington D'Almeida, a British colonial officer stationed on the island in the late 19th century. This book provides an insightful look at Javanese culture and society, as well as the complexities of colonial rule. Featuring stunning illustrations and vivid descriptions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Southeast Asian history and…

Greetings from Jakarta : postcards of a capital 1900-1950

Greetings from Jakarta: Postcards of a Capital 1900-1950 is the most comprehensive visual record of Jakarta ever published covering the first half of the twentieth century which was also the last half century of colonial rule. Four hundred and sixty postcards from the author's own collection are brought together here to reveal a city that has largely vanished and is barely recognizable even to …

Faces of Indonesia : 500 postcards 1900 - 1945

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9781648263064

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357 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

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JAKARTA : portraits of a capital 1950-1980

Portraits of a Capital 1950-1980 shows the evolution of Jakarta during the first three decades after Indonesian independence (1945) and the recognition of national sovereignty by the Dutch (1949) had finally been achieved. It reveals the capital city of a newly independent nation throwing off its colonial inheritance to build a bold new capital that for President Sukarno would be a “beacon”…

Empire of the Winds : the global role of Asia’s great archipelago

Nusantaria – often referred to as 'Maritime Southeast Asia' – is the world's largest archipelago and has, for centuries, been a vital cultural and trading hub. Nusantara, a Sanskrit, then Malay, word referring to an island realm, is here adapted to become Nusantaria - denoting a slightly wider world but one with a single linguistic, cultural and trading base. Nusantaria encompasses the land…

100 Facts Inventions

Travel back in time and explore the brigth ideas that changed the way we live. Exactly 100 facts will help you find out about the brilliant brainwaves that have shaped our world. Learn how mobile phones work, which ancient people used water to tell the time, and why early bicycles were called 'boneshakers'.

Sjahrir : peran besar Bung kecil

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9786024817626

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223 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Seri Buku Tempo : Bapak Bangsa

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Burung-burung manyar

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9789797098421

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406 p.

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The Political Economy of International Relations

In this book, Robert Gilpin argues that American power had been essential for establishing these institutions, and waning American support threatened the basis of postwar cooperation and the great prosperity of the period. For Gilpin, a great power such as the United States is essential to fostering international cooperation. Exploring the relationship between politics and economics first highl…

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells--taken without her knowledge in 1951--became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, and more. Henrietta's cells have been bought and sold by the billions, yes she remains virtually unknown, and her family can't afford…

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

Spanning more than 400 years, this classic bottom-up history examines the legacy of Indigenous peoples' resistance, resilience, and steadfast fight against imperialism. Going beyond the story of America as a country "discovered" by a few brave men in the "New World," Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indi…

Twentieth century design: A decade-by-decade exploration of graphic style

20th Century Design explores and explains the graphic style throughout the decades of the 1900s. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of graphic design in one decade, with information about influences from other fields such as politics, technology, and architecture. Additionally each chapter contains profiles of key designers and a timeline of graphic design and related fields. Further, 20…

Design : the definitive visual history

Design: The Definitive Visual History lays out the complete evolution of design, from its origins in early cultures to the contemporary design -- physical and digital -- of today. This comprehensive volume covers every major design movement, along with the iconic designers and manufacturers who influenced everyday life through the objects and buildings they created. Arranged chronologically,…

Fashion : the definitive visual guide

Learn all about fashion's trailblazers and trendsetters in this boldly illustrated, definitive guide that charts style from the late 19th century to the modern day. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary houses of Chanel and Dior, to today's catwalk sensations, this gorgeous, carefully curated collection shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the ti…

Art : the definitive visual history

Discover the history of art movements from classical Greek art to the Italian Renaissance, the pre-raphaelites, and the masters of impressionism with this bestselling DK visual guide. Truly comprehensive in scope, this bestselling book explores masterpieces by more than 700 artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, and Van Gogh. An invaluable art lover's reference book, it showcases eve…

The Art of Storytelling

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9786238963478

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118 : ill. ; 20 cm.

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Ships, Boats and Things that Float

People have used many ways to travel on water. Find out how

Animals of the Ice Age

Find out more about the animals that lived during this very cold time and what happened to them

Sticks and Bricks and Bits of Stone

Buildings are all around us. Find out about some amazing buildings and how they were made.

Apa Rupanya Sebelum Ada Listrik?

Dalam Apa Rupanya Sebelum Ada Listrik, tiga anak mengunjungi nenek mereka dan menemukan beberapa mesin menarik yang digunakan di rumah itu sebelum ada listrik

Hooray for Fish!

Splosh, splash, splish, hooray for fish! Swim with Little Fish and meet all his fishy friends in this splishy-sploshy riot of colour and rhyme under the sea. Children will love snuggling up to watch the animated version of this charming tale from the acclaimed King Rollo Films - accompanied by specially composed music and narrated by Emilia Fox - and following all the action in the classic pict…

The Magical Bicycle

A new bicycle is a frustrating present for a little boy until he unlocks the magic needed to ride it...

Little Bear and the Wishing Tree = Beruang Kecil dan Pohon Harapan

When Bertie Bear gets into trouble for not sharing his toys, he decides to spend the night in a tree. Bertie is a little lonely, but then he discovers that he is in an unusual tree. When he's hungry, pancakes appear, and when he's cold, there's a blanket to snuggle into. Could the tree be magic? Bertie Bear learns all about the magic of sharing in this charming story.

Sam's Snowflake

The presents are wrapped, the house is decorated and Sam's stocking is hanging on the end of his bed. But where is Dad? Will Sam's secret plan help Dad to find his way out of the forest and home for Christmas morning?

Night Monkey Day Monkey

One of Julia Donaldson?s classic picture book stories about two monkeys who are as different as night and day.rnrnNight Monkey and Day Monkey don?t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite worlds, they learn a lot. And they also learn to be the best of friends.rnrnOne of the finest rhyming picture book stories from Julia Donaldson, the author behind …

Just Like Floss

When Floss the sheepdog has puppies, the farmers says his children can keep one to help with the work on the farm. But which puppy should they choose? Bess, Nell, Cap, Jack and little Sam - all of them are adorable. But only one is just like Floss.

Now I Can Read

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