When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won the 2005 Liberian presidential election, she demolished a barrier few thought possible, obliterating centuries of patriarchal rule to become the first female elected head of state in Africa’s history. Madame President is the inspiring, often heartbreaking story of Sirleaf’s evolution from an ordinary Liberian mother of four boys to international banking execut…
With more than 50 infographic maps, this illustrated world atlas for kids from bestselling author Louie Giglio will stretch your children's understanding of the world as they discover more about God, science, and His amazing world! Indescribable Atlas Adventures offers a self-guided tour for your favorite explorer throughout the seven continents and over 50 countries. Easy-to-read maps, more th…
To be a bookseller or librarian… You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. A person who creates “book joy” by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, “You’ve got to read this. You’re going to love it.”
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Membentang dari Anyer, Jawa Barat sampai Panarukan, Jawa Timur, Jalan Raya Pos dibangun hanya dalam setahun, 1808-1809. Kala itu, Herman Willem menjabat Gubernur Jenderal Hindia Belanda. Buku ini mengisahkan liputan Tempo menyusuri ruas-ruas Jalan Raya Pos. Ada kawasan tempat perkebunan pekerja rodi di zaman Daendels, yang juga makam jenazah korban penembakan misterius Orde Baru. Terdapat pula …
Berani bermimpi! adalah rangkaian kisah menyentuh mengenai orang biasa yang karena kekuatan karakternya bisa meraih hal-hal luar biasa. Beberapa menghadapi kendala fisik, yang lain psikologis, diskriminasi rasial, ataupun sosial ekonomi. Pesannya jelas : tak peduli siapa dirimu dan dari mana asalmu, kau juga bisa meraih hal-hal yang luar biasa sepanjang kau berani bermimpi dan pantang menyerah!