1984

Winston Smith berusaha menjalani hidupnya sebagai warga negara yang patuh terhadap aturan-aturan Partai, walaupun hati dan pikirannya memberontak. Winston tidak berani melawan terang-terangan, sebab Big Brother senantiasa mengawasi semua orang. Tak ada privasi bagi siapa pun. Segalanya diatur oleh Negara, bahkan sejarah pun ditulis ulang sesuai kebutuhan. Big Brother menuntut kepatuhan dan kese…

Animal farm

Suatu malam, Major, si babi tua yang bijaksana, mengumpulkan para binatang di peternakan untuk bercerita tentang mimpinya. Setelah sekian lama hidup di bawah tirani manusia, Major mendapat visi bahwa kelak sebuah pemberontakan akan dilakukan binatang terhadap manusia; menciptakan sebuah dunia di mana binatang akan berkuasa atas dirinya sendiri. Tak lama, pemberontakan benar-benar terjadi. Ke…

Down and out in Paris and London

Down and Out in Paris and London is a work that explores the gritty underbelly of two of Europe's most iconic cities, offering an unflinching portrayal of poverty, hardship, and the resilience of the human spirit. Written by the esteemed author George Orwell, this seminal piece of literature delves into the experiences of those who exist on the margins of society, shedding light on the often…

Eyewitness: flight

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9780593842379

Collation

72 p. ; ill. ; 28 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

629 NAH e

Real pigeons fight crime

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s—wait, it really IS a bird! Take another look, because what looks like an ordinary pigeon might just be a hero saving your butt! Meet the crime-fighting pigeons secretly flying around chasing bad guys in this hilarious illustrated series perfect for fans of BAD GUYS and DOG MAN. What do REAL PIGEONS do? They fight crime, of course! Wait, what? You didn'…

Animal farm (super-readable edition)

Orwell's powerfully unnerving and enduring allegory of oppression and rebellion, brought to life for a new age of readers in a stunning dyslexia-friendly edition. "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others ..." When the lazy and drunken Mr Jones of Manor Farm forgets to feed his livestock the down-trodden and over-worked animals unite to take back their freedom. Led by …

Major Barbara

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9780486421261

Collation

82 pages

Series Title

-

Call Number

820 SHA m

Water Resources

Water is an essential resource for life on Earth. Considering how vital and precious water is, it is almost unbelievable that it can be used so carelessly. Sewage, toxic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, oil, metals, and solid trash pollute the water in lakes, streams, and oceans around the world. Water Resources explores the ways in which water on Earth has become polluted--and what people a…

Powwow

beautiful photograph about celebration of Native American pride called a powwow.'

Tales of Troy and Greece

Andrew Lang draws on his classical learning to recount the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the Wooden Horse all figure in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told. Also included in this book are the adventures of Theseus and his dramatic battle with the Minotaur with the …