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…
King Henry V is new to the throne and declares war on France, England's old enemy, to prove his military strength. As the country prepares for battle, will the young king accomplish the unthinkable - victory on French soil, against an army that outnumbers his troops ten to one? A thrilling retelling of this fantastic historical play. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Patrio…
Sepertiga dari hidup manusia digunakan untuk tidur. Tidur sangat dibutuhkan oleh semua makhluk hidup. Saat tidur, pertumbuhan tulang terjadi dan hormon pertumbuhan yang dibutuhkan untuk perkembangan otot juga dihasilkan dengan maksimal. Dalam buku ini kita bisa mengetahui tentang aktivitas otak saat kita tidur, kenapa kita mengantuk saat malam tiba dan terbangun saat pagi datang, apa itu mimpi,…
This beautifully illustrated, easy to follow reference inspires kids to discover more about the Bible, with its unique presentation of historical stories and facts. Packed with features like "25 Facts about Music and Poetry" and "35 Facts about Ancient Rulers," and dozens more on palaces, beauty, gardens, fashion, and other aspects of life during biblical times, 1,000 Facts About the Bible is a…
There are as many meanings to drawing and painting as there are cultural contexts for them to exist in. But this is not the end of the story. Drawings and paintings are made, and in their making embody unique meanings that transform our perception of space-time and sense of finitude. These meanings have not been addressed by art history or visual studies hitherto, and have only been considered …
Mainly remembered for his six marriages and his self-appointment as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, Henry VIII was also attractive, educated, and athletic. When Henry Tudor ascended to the English thrown at the age of 17, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Henry VIII was characterized as an extremely egotistical, harsh, and insecure king. Though He…
Semua tokoh dalam kumpulan novela ini mengalami pergulatan batin setelah ditinggalkan oleh orang yang mereka cintai; orangtua, kakek dan nenek, kekasih.... Mereka menghadapi keseharian, kemudian menyadari dalam kesepian mereka bahwa dunia ini penuh dengan keseimbangan unik di tengah kematian dan kehidupan. Kitchen adalah karya debut Yoshimoto Banana yang telah memenangkan berbagai penghargaan …