As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He used his methods in South Africa and India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed the lives of millions and inspire…
Known for both his bestselling books and his work on black holes, physicist Stephen Hawking beat the odds and lived with ALS—a form of motor neuron disease—for longer than doctors ever expected. This engrossing biography shows why Hawking is such an inspiring example of someone who pursued his dreams in spite of his disability. Born into a family of thinkers who loved reading books at the d…
Lonely Planet Make My Day Hong Kongis a unique guide that allows you to effortlessly plan your perfect day. Flip through the sections and mix and match your itinerary for morning, afternoon and evening. Start the day with a ride on the Star Ferry, spend the afternoon at Chi Lin Nunnery and enjoy the evening at Temple Street Night Market; all with your trusted travel companion. Planning your cit…
Di negara manakah olahraga melempar bendera dimulai? Kenapa bendera bajak laut dinamakan Jolly Roger? Negara mana yang memiliki bendera nasional dengan lima sisi? Buku Bendera Berkibar berisi berbagai cerita lucu, mengharukan, dan menakjubkan dari berbagai tipe bendera di dunia. Temukan bagaimana bendera pertama kali terbentuk dan bagaimana orang-orang menggunakannya sebagai alat komunikasi di…
Discover the most beautiful landscapes of Japan in this spectacular photography book. What are the must-see tourist sites in Japan? Do you want to go sightseeing in Japan, and don't know where to start? This book will allow you to either determine which tourist circuit to take in Japan, or simply travel from home thanks to magnificent photographs of the most famous tourist sites but also to dis…
No writer in any age has come close to rivaling the creative genius of William Shakespeare, and his eloquence and wit are four hundred years of age! This collection highlights why he is still the greatest of all literary.
Oscar Wilde's writing becomes more relevant with time, and this collection celebrates his finest epigrams and needle-sharp wit!
Famed for her sharp, profound, and amusing remarks on human nature, life, and society, Jane Austen was a novelist who was highly regarded and greatly celebrated in her own time. However, her appeal is as great as ever, and her insights remain as fresh and relevant today as they were in her time. Containing a host of quotations displaying Austen's sharp -- indeed, often wicked -- wit, this wo…
Charles Dicken's writing is renowned for its pithy humor, satirical put downs, and humorous characterization! This collection contains some of the finest examples of his wit.