We all have the sense that our economy tilts toward big business, but as Joseph E. Stiglitz explains in People, Power and Profits, a few corporations have come to dominate entire sectors, contributing to skyrocketing inequality and slow growth. This is how the financial industry has managed to write its own regulations, tech companies have accumulated reams of personal data with little oversigh…
We are told that unregulated capitalism creates not only greater prosperity, but more freedom for individuals. But, Joseph Stiglitz asks, whose freedom are we talking about? Should the freedoms of corporations impinge upon the rest of us? Here he reveals the truth about 'free' markets, and offers an alternative.
This series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum. DK Super Boston Tea Party is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is th…
The History of Everything in 32 Pages by Anna Claybourne presents a concise and visually engaging overview of world history from prehistoric times to the modern era. Through timelines, illustrations, and short explanatory texts, the book introduces major stages of human development, civilizations, inventions, and historical changes across time. Its structured chronological approach helps young …
Jakarta, Maret 1998 Di sebuah senja, di sebuah rumah susun di Jakarta, mahasiswa bernama Biru Laut disergap empat lelaki tak dikenal. Bersama kawan-kawannya, Daniel Tumbuan, Sunu Dyantoro, Alex Perazon, dia dibawa ke sebuah tempat yang tak dikenal. Berbulan-bulan mereka disekap, diinterogasi, dipukul, ditendang, digantung, dan disetrum agar bersedia menjawab satu pertanyaan penting: siapakah…
In 1945, Indonesia's declaration of independence promised: 'the details of the transfer of power etc. will be worked out as soon as possible.' Still working on the 'etc.' seven decades later, the world's fourth most populous nation is now enthusiastically democratic and riotously diverse - rich and enchanting but riddled with ineptitude and corruption. Elizabeth Pisani, who first worked in Indo…