This volume presents a collection of authoritative papers examining New Zealand’s role and evolving position in world affairs. Written by leading scholars and diplomats, the book explores the country’s foreign policy development, its involvement in international organizations, and its responses to major global and regional issues during the mid-20th century. The analyses provide historical …
This book presents a concise and accessible introduction to apartheid in South Africa through a graphic narrative format. Written by Donald Woods and illustrated by Mike Bostock, it explains the origins, ideology, and implementation of apartheid policies, as well as their social, political, and human consequences. Using visual storytelling, the book highlights racial segregation, state violence…
Perfect Peace is a documentary photography book by Kai Wiedenhöfer that portrays the daily lives, struggles, and resilience of Palestinians living in the occupied territories. Through powerful black-and-white photographs accompanied by contextual text by Steffan Rozenberg, the book documents Palestinian society from the first Intifada to the second Intifada. The work provides a visual and huma…
Kobe is a pictorial and descriptive publication issued by the Kobe City Government, presenting the city of Kobe through photographic documentation and visual narratives. The book highlights Kobe’s urban landscape, architecture, and atmosphere, offering an overview of the city’s identity as a modern port city in Japan. Through high-quality photography, the publication serves as both a cultur…
Imperial Gardens of Japan presents a comprehensive visual and textual study of three of Japan’s most significant imperial gardens: Sento Gosho, Katsura Imperial Villa, and Shugaku-in Imperial Villa. Featuring photographs by Takeji Iwamiya and scholarly text by Teiji Itoh, the book explores the historical, aesthetic, and architectural principles underlying traditional Japanese garden design. O…
Indigenous Peoples of the South Pacific Islands provides an introduction to the cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of the native peoples of the South Pacific region, based on the original English edition Original Peoples: South Pacific Islanders. Written by Vilsoni and Patricia Hereniko and translated into Indonesian by Subagdjo Aswara, the book explores the diversity of Pacific Islander comm…
Ethiopia: A Short Illustrated History is a concise history book compiled for educational purposes by the Ministry of Education and Fine Arts, Ethiopia. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Ethiopia's historical development from ancient times to the modern era, complete with illustrations and images that help readers understand the cultural context, important figures, and major histori…
This book examines India’s pioneering role in the global struggle against apartheid and racial discrimination in South Africa. Written by T. G. Ramamurthi, the work highlights India’s diplomatic, political, and moral leadership in mobilizing international opposition to apartheid through the United Nations and other global forums. The book documents historical developments, policy initiative…
Mohammed, Marx and Marhaen: The Roots of Indonesian Socialism analyzes the ideological foundations of Indonesian socialism by examining the interaction between Islamic thought, Marxist theory, and indigenous concepts such as Marhaenism. Jeanne S. Mintz traces the development of socialist ideas in Indonesia within the context of colonialism, nationalism, and political movements, providing an in-…
Marshall Lee Miller's Bulgaria During the Second World War offers an in-depth analysis of Bulgaria's political, military, and social position during World War II. Miller explains how Bulgaria navigated geopolitical pressures from Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and other Balkan states, as well as the internal factors that shaped the country's policies during the war. The book highlights the Bul…