Marcus Tullius Cicero, salah satu pembicara terbaik segala zaman, sejak kecil terlatih dalam seluk-beluk retorika. Cicero unggul bukan hanya sebagai pembicara publik yang efektif, yang berhasil memenangkan sebagian besar argumen di mana ia terlibat, melainkan juga sebagai teoretikus seni persuasi lisan yang menghasilkan risalah-risalah bertema retorika. Buku ini menyajikan antologi pendek teks …
Tour the stunning landscape of America’s first national park. YELLOWSTONE features the mosaic of national forests, wilderness areas and wildlife refuges, that crisscross the terrain. Some highlights include: stunning photography and detailed infographics, an in-depth look at the geysers and hot springs, and must-see destinations and little known adventures. Please note that this product is an…
A shy, serious boy, Mahatma Gandhi would later lead India to nationhood and change the course of history. After studying law in London, he championed Indian rights in South Africa for two decades. He returned to India in 1914, leading a campaign of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience against British rule. Philip Wilkinson's lively narrative takes us through his remarkable life, up to Indi…
At 5 years old, he composed a minuet. By six, he was performing for royalty. The compelling story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius, its rewards, and its pitfalls. Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes us around Mozart's world—from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings an…
Four US Navy SEALS departed one clear night in early July 2005 for the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a reconnaissance mission. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to be very close to Bin Laden with a small army in a Taliban stronghold. Five days later, only one of those Navy SEALS made it out alive. This is the story of the only survivor of Ope…