Revolusi: Indonesia and the birth of the modern world

Praise for revolusi Drawing on hundreds of interviews and eyewitness testimonies, David Van Reybrouck turns this vast and complex story into an utterly gripping narrative, written with remarkable historical clarity and filled with tragedy and passion. A landmark history, Revolusi cements Indonesia’s struggle for independence as one of the defining dramas of the twentieth century and entire…

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

Sapiens showed us where we came from. Homo Deus looked to the future. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century explores the present. How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through…

Countries around the World : New Zealand

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9781406235432

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48p; ill; col; pbk

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919 COL c

Countries Around The World North Korea

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9781406235562

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48p; ill; col; pbk

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915 RAU c

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500 facts World War 2 history for kids

You don't need a long, boring textbook to learn about history! Starting with the events that set the stage for war and finishing with its aftermath

The War That Saved My Life

So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands…

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