Cakrawala Politik Era Soekarno mengulas dinamika politik Indonesia pada masa kepemimpinan Presiden Soekarno, periode yang ditandai oleh pergulatan ideologi, pembangunan nasional, dan perubahan besar dalam arah politik negara. Buku ini membahas transisi dari demokrasi parlementer menuju Demokrasi Terpimpin, peran Soekarno sebagai tokoh sentral dalam pembentukan identitas nasional, serta hubungan…
Catatan Pinggir merupakan kumpulan esai pendek Goenawan Mohamad yang awalnya terbit sebagai kolom mingguan di majalah Tempo. Dalam gaya tulisan yang reflektif, puitis, dan sering bersifat kontemplatif, Goenawan mengangkat berbagai isu sosial, politik, budaya, sejarah, hingga filsafat. Setiap esai berdiri sendiri, namun bersama-sama menghadirkan potret pemikiran kritis mengenai peristiwa nasiona…
Buku ini merupakan kumpulan sumber (sourcebook) yang menyajikan tulisan, pidato, surat, memoar, dan kliping dari para tokoh Tionghoa–Indonesia (Peranakan dan Tionghoa) yang aktif dalam organisasi politik dan sosial sejak tahun 1900 hingga 1977. Melalui 50 dokumen asal — dalam bahasa Melayu Peranakan, Indonesia, Belanda, atau Tionghoa — diterjemahkan ke bahasa Inggris, buku ini memberi gam…
Dr Mahathir dilahirkan pada 20 Disember 1925 di Alor Setar, Kedah. Semasa masih di bangku sekolah lagi, beliau turut terlibat dalam kempen menentang Malayan Union dalam tahun 1945-1946. Dengan menggunakan nama samaran C.H.E. Det, beliau kerap menulis artikel-artikel mengenai orang Melayu dan mengenai politik untuk akhbar Sunday Times di antara tahun 1946 hingga 1950. Beliau telah lama menjad…
The Jewel of Medina is a historical novel that tells the life story of A’isha bint Abi Bakr, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, from her early childhood to his death. The book explores her growth from a young girl into a strong, intelligent, and influential woman, navigating the political and social upheavals of early Islam. Through A’isha’s eyes, the novel weaves together themes o…
The first book of its kind in Brunei Darussalam, 'Business Icons,' reveals the success stories of 10 accomplished businesses based in the country. Time, hard work and dedication played a crucial role for the writers to compile these stimulating stories into a book. The mission of this book is to help budding entrepreneurs in developing an understanding of the fundamental elements of ent…
King by Virtue presents a reflective and insightful portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, emphasizing the lifelong dedication, moral leadership, and humanitarian vision that defined his reign. Richard Broderick explores the values, principles, and personal commitments that guided the King’s efforts in fields such as rural development, public welfare, environmental sustainability, and technolog…
The Rise and Fall of the Shah provides an in-depth political and historical analysis of Iran under the rule of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi from 1941 until his overthrow in 1979. Amin Saikal examines the Shah’s consolidation of power, the role of foreign influence, economic and social reforms, and the political tensions that ultimately contributed to the collapse of his regime. The book offers …
Anwar Hossain's A Journey Through Bangladesh is a richly illustrated photographic travelogue that takes readers on a visual journey through Bangladesh. Through hundreds of color photographs, Hossain captures the landscape, people, architecture, and daily life across the country. The book offers insights into both rural and urban areas, showing how traditional life coexists with modern change. T…
This is not a formal biography of the great Gandhiji, but a portrait of the man behind the public image. Focusing on the inner stresses and fires that forged his character, it shows Gandhi not as some kind of emanation of divinity, but as a man of extraordinary faith and capacity. Cast from a leader-dictator mold, shy and yet intrepid, possessing no visible power, he was the inspiration and dr…