Kumpulan esai Seno Gumira Ajidarma yang sebelumnya pernah diterbitkan dalam "Affair" (2004) dan "Kentut Kosmopolitan" (2008), ditambah beberapa tulisan di Djakarta! free-mag (hingga tahun 2013) yang belum pernah diterbitkan sebelumnya. -------------- “Kota bukanlah hutan beton, kota adalah kebun binatang manusia.” —Desmond Morris, The Human Zoo, 1969 Pernah membayangkan n…
Nita baru pertama kali ditinggal berdua dengan adik di rumah. Itu karena, Ibu harus mengantarkan dokumen penting ke kantor Ayah. Sebenarnya, Nita tidak berani menjaga rumah sendirian. Tapi, demi membuat Adik merasa nyaman, Nita harus melawan rasa takutnya! Komik Next G ini , berisi 5 cerita yang seru: 1. Muhammad Fachri Ridhani & Indha (Melawan Rasa Takut) 2. Khalila Salma Almahyra & Kun…
Di masa Demokrasi Terpimpin, Buya Hamka adalah sosok yang kadang berbeda pendapat dengan Presiden Sukarno, juga berseberangan dengan kaum komunis. Melalui Majalah Lentera, karya-karyanya diserang habis. Berbulan-bulan lamanya ia hadapi hantaman orang-orang yang tak sepaham dengannya. Dua tahun empat bulan lamanya, Buya Hamka hidup dalam penjara rezim Sukarno. Meski begitu, ia tak marah. Ia tida…
Travel back in time with this visual guide to the history of human conflict, tracing the evolution of technology and tactics from the ancient world to the American Civil War! Combining beautiful nineteenth century engravings, artwork, and diagrams with an engaging and informative modern text, The History of Warfare narrates humankind's timeless capacity for devising new ways of waging war on…
It is human nature to try to understand, predict and control the weather that affects crops, wildlife and even one's mood. The world's favorite topic of conversation is also the subject of increasing scientific study.
The Middle East has long been a place where religions, cultures, and politics clash--today more than ever. How can a region called "the cradle of civilization" continue to face uprisings and violence? This guide is an objective, professional, and informed resource that will help you understand the fascinating area, covering such topics as: All the Middle Eastern nations (including Egypt, Iran,…
Culled from the creative minds of two zany moms who still remember what it’s like to be a kid, Make Fun Stuff! is the perfect answer to summertime boredom. In its cheerful and colorful pages, you’ll find DIY activities that range from old favorites (marbelize paper, anyone?) to quirky and stylish crafts (such as making a messenger bag out of comic books) to low-tech adventures (like rigging…
Nothing less than the fate of life on earth lies in the balance, which makes for an engrossing plot, made more poignant by the scientific research and data that back it up. All packaged in gonick's unmatchable humor that helps lightening the dark realization of the sad state of the earth today. Do you think that the ozone hole is a grunge rock club? or that the food web is an on-line restaurant…
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How many flamingos can you count in this playful book of numbers? Bright artwork, finger-holes and a cheerful rhyming text make learning come alive! How many flamingos can you count in this playful book of numbers?