In more than a century since its appearance, José Rizal's Noli Me Tangere has become widely known as the great novel of the Philippines. A passionate love story set against the ugly political backdrop of repression, torture, and murder, "The Noli," as it is called in the Philippines, was the first major artistic manifestation of Asian resistance to European colonialism, and Rizal became a guid…
The novel centers on the Noli-El fili duology's main character Crisóstomo Ibarra, now returning for vengeance as "Simoun". The novel's dark theme departs dramatically from the previous novel's hopeful and romantic atmosphere, signifying Ibarra's resort to solving his country's issues through violent means, after his previous attempt in reforming the country's system made no effect and seemed i…
It is a much-needed one that brings together a body of important material. In many ways, the author is in a unique position - She knows the literary context, the social backdrop, and the theoretical framework. Her use of theory is rigorous, well informed, and very persuasive.
From Mayfair to Manhattan to Nebraska, a group of brilliant, beautiful, and ambitious characters--including J.K. Kaplan, England's most ruthless raider; Zara, J.K.'s stunning wife; and Archer Blair, J.K.'s best friend and Zara's lover--fight for control of Wheaton Industries.
Captained by the rakish, one-legged Juan Cabrillo and manned by a crew of former military and spy personnel, the Oregon is a private enterprise, available for any government agency that can afford it. They've just completed a top secret mission against Iran in the Persian Gulf when they come across a cruise ship adrift at sea. Hundreds of bodies litter its deck, and, as Cabrillo tries to determ…
The contents of this book: 1. Unlocking the mystery of Self-Renewal 2. The Fit/Split Paradox 3. Vectors of Contention 4. Disturbing Equilibrum, etc.
Dictionary of Minangkabau with definitions in French and Indonesian.
This dictionary provides over 45.000 entries covering all areas of law, plus relevant terms in related spheres of expertise, and is based on the 3rd ed. of the book, which provides over 100.000 entries and over 135.000 equivalents. These are the dictionaries that lawyers, translators, and those working in English and Spanish in law and associated fields have been trusting since the first editio…
This book is about dictionary of Minangkabau with definitions in French and Indonesian.
In The Case for Peace, Dershowitz identifies twelve geopolitical barriers to peace between Israel and Palestine–and explains how to move around them and push the process forward. From the division of Jerusalem and Israeli counterterrorism measures to the security fence and the Iranian nuclear threat, his analyses are clear-headed, well-argued, and sure to be controversial. According to Dersho…