Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying (and other stuff that keeps you down)

No bully can define who you are. With no arms, no legs and no defence, Nick Vujicic has been a bully's target and knows what it feels like to be picked on and pushed around: it makes your stomach hurt, gives you nightmares and feels like there is no hope in sight. Nick has experienced bullying of all kinds for being 'different'. But he's learned that he doesn't have to play the bully's ga…

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

A phenomenal #1 bestseller that has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for nearly three years, this memoir traces Maya Angelou's childhood in a small, rural community during the 1930s. Filled with images and recollections that point to the dignity and courage of black men and women, Angelou paints a sometimes disquieting, but always affecting picture of the people—and the times—…

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.

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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…

Factfiles : Marco Polo and the Silk Road

For a child in the great city of Venice in the thirteenth century, there could be nothing better than the stories of sailors. There were stories animals, wonderful cities, sweet spices, and terrible wild deserts where a traveller could die. One young boy listened, waited, and dreamed. Perhaps one day his father and uncle would return. Perhaps he too could travel with them to great markets in fa…