Harry Houdini Master of Magic

No handcuffs, locks, or chains could hold the great Houdini.

World History Biographies: Mozart: The Boy Who Changed the World With His Mus…

At 5 years old, he composed a minuet. By six, he was performing for royalty. The compelling story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius, its rewards, and its pitfalls. Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes us around Mozart's world—from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings an…

World History Biographies: Leonardo da Vinci: The Genius Who Defined the Rena…

"This work is an attractive and friendly resource for students... The strengths of this biography are its attractive illustrations, the time line of Da Vinci’s life across the bottom of each page, and the simple presentation of the facts of his life. Young readers will find the book visually appealing, and those searching for factual information on Da Vinci will find it helpful..." —VOYA …

The Search for Radium: Marie Curie's Story

This is the true story of one woman resolute intelligence, and the ways in which the world changed because of her discovery.

100 People Who Made History : Meet The People Who Shaped The Modern World

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9781405391450

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128p; ill; col; hc

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920 SIC O

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9789790992962

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Jangan Pernah Menyerah: Kutipan Inspiratif dari Jack Ma, Pendiri Alibaba

Ever since the Alibaba Group went public on September 19, 2014—with an initial public offering of a record-breaking $25 billion—Jack Ma, the founder and charismatic "spiritual leader" of the e-commerce behemoth, has been making headlines around the world. In 2014, the company's online transactions totaled $248 billion—more than those of Amazon and eBay combined. The first Chinese entrepre…

Yap Thiam Hien: Sang Pendekar Keadilan (Seri Buku TEMPO: Penegak Hukum)

Sesungguhnya dia punya pilihan gampang dan menyenangkan. Dengan gelar Meester in de Rechten dari Universitas Leiden, ia tak kurang suatu apa untuk menjadi kaya raya dan sejahtera. Namun, Yap Thiam Hien memilih jalan lain. Misalnya: Ketika kantor pengacara lain mengenakan tarif Rp40 juta per klien, biaya yang dikutip Yap hanya Rp5-10 juta. Tak jarang ia menggratiskan jasa kepengacaraannya. Pe…

Muhammad Yamin: Penggagas Indonesia yang Dihujat dan Dipuja (Seri Buku TEMPO:…

Menggagas banyak mitos tentang Indonesia, ia pencinta Republik yang keras kepala. Bung Hatta menuding ia licik. Sederet kontroversi serta tuduhan menyelimuti Muhammad Yamin: menyembunyikan naskah otentik perumusan dasar negara, mengaku berpidato dan menyerahkan rancangan hukum dasar yang mirip UUD 1945, juga menciptakan figur Gajah Mada tanpa mengindahkan verifikasi arkeologis. Di ranah poli…

Sjahrir: Peran Besar Bung Kecil (Seri Buku TEMPO: Bapak Bangsa)

"Man wijf!" begitu Sutan Sjahrir kepada Sukarno karena tak bernyali memproklamasikan kemerdekaan Indonesia segera setelah berita kekalahan Jepang beredar. Sjahrir ialah salah seorang yang paling keras mendesak Sukarno dan Hatta untuk memproklamasikan kemerdekaan Indonesia pada Agustus 1945. Sjahrir termasuk Bapak Bangsa yang radikal, namun tidak suka melawan musuh dengan kekerasan. Sjahrir p…