Rachel Sexton, analis intelijen Gedung Putih, meng- hadapi dilema ketika Presiden Amerika Serikat me- mintanya menyelidiki penemuan ganjil NASA di Kutub Utara. Apalagi Senator Sexton, ayah Rachel, hendak menantang sang Presiden dalam pemilihan men- datang. Rachel curiga bahwa Presiden hanya ingin me- manfaatkannya dalam sebuah intrik politik. Kecurigaan Rachel berubah menjadi teror ket…
Politics and government, Indonesia, 1966-; articles previously published in Indonesia Raya daily.
Every day, President Obama reads ten representative letters among the thousands he receives from citizens across the land. The letters come from people of all ages, walks of life, and political points of view. Some are heartbreaking, some angry, some hopeful. Indeed, Obama reads as many letters addressed “Dear Jackass” as “Dear Mr. President.” Eli Saslow, a young and rising star at th…
Men ought either to be well treated or crushed, because they can avenge themselves of lighter injuries, of more serious ones they cannot; therefore the injury that is to be done to a man ought to be of such a kind that one does not stand in fear of revenge." For nearly 500 years, Machiavelli's observations on Realpolitik have shocked and appalled the timid and romantic, and for many his name…
Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of rules and laws found at home, in school, and in the community and show why it is important to follow the rules and not break the law.
What are some of the responsibilities of government? Which nation is located within a busy city? What is NATO? You can find the answers to these questions and more in Governments Around the World. As you go on this guided tour through world governments, you'll learn the difference between communism and capitalism. You will also learn about the many organizations and alliances-the UN, NATO, ASEA…
In a presidential election year, when selecting a new leader will be the focus of national attention, what could be more timely than an upbeat and informative introduction to voting? Eileen Christelow’s Vote! is now available in a special paperback edition at a bargain price, to give even more young readers the chance to understand the process. Parties, voter registration, campaigns, rallies…