"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect. He was laying on his hard, as it were armor-plated, back and when he lifted his head a little he could see his domelike brown belly divided into stiff arched segments on top of which the bed quilt could hardly keep in position and was about to slide off completely. His numerous …
Genom manusia, seperangkat lengkap gen yang terdapat dalam dua puluh tiga pasang kromosom, tidak lain adalah autobiografi spesies kita. Dengan telah diumumkannya “draf kasar” genom manusia, berarti kita, generasi yang beruntung ini, menjadi makhluk hidup pertama yang mampu membaca buku pintarnya sendiri, sekaligus memperoleh wawasan paling mendalam tentang makna hidup, arti menjadi manusia,…
Authors Juniper Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena is a literary darling while June is a nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls?, June thinks. So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse, stealing Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers dur…
Each of the major Hindu holidays and festivals includes unique traditions and customs. At the beginning of spring, many Hindus celebrate Holi by lighting bonfires and throwing colorful powders. During Raksha Bandhan, siblings show their love for each other. Sisters give their brothers a special bracelet, and brothers give their sisters a gift such as chocolate, jewelry, or money in return. Diwa…
This adorable picture book celebrates all the familiar milestones and moments shared by every single kindergartener. Whether it's the first-day-of-school jitters or the hundredth-day-of-school party, every aspect of the kindergarten experience is introduced with a light and funny poem—not to mention charming illustrations.
A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is also a deeper contemplation on the nature of cowardice and bravery, sport and tragedy, and is enlivened throughout by Hemingway's pungent commentary on life and literature. Seen through his eyes, bullfighting becomes an art, a richly choreographed ballet, with performers who range from awkward amateurs …
This series supports teachers and students of Cambridge International AS & A Level Business (9609) for examination from 2023. This coursebook with digital accesss helps learners develop an understanding of business, and business related concepts, so they can progress through the Cambridge International syllabus with confidence. New features for the fourth edition include 'Business in Context' a…