What Tahir did is a great dedication. The world is entering a golden age of philanthropy. I think it’s human nature to want to help people who are suffering— when you can see the suffering. Technology is making it easier to see people who are struggling, whether they live in your own community or halfway around the world. That’s one reason why generosity is growing. Whether it is through volunteering time or giving money, people recognize their role as global citizens and see that ...

On God and Other Unfinished Things is a poetry collection and also “scraps of thought” from Goenawan Mohamad. A word “scraps” is apt for the task at hand because this is hardly a full script. Each of its parts was written with something close to brevity a cut or a remnant of sorts of a larger piece, or notes taken while traveling. All 99 of these “scraps” can be read sometimes as parts that support or refute one another, and at other times as pieces that stand on their own. All ...

Not many people know that there was actually a time where the value of Garuda Indonesia had reached only 1 US dollar. The company had a very large debt and the problem was so acute that the company’s reputation slowly collapsed. Then, the internal problems followed. However, Garuda Indonesia, as we know it now, is a story to be proud of. Garuda has become an airline that has a respected reputation all over the world and also gained international accolades. This book examines the ...

Welcome to Underground, the most prominent music television station in the United States, where young, talented entertainers and VJs live their normal lives, that is if you can call living under the limelight for ten hours a day, flying on Marquis Jet to cover AmsterJam and Live 8, and pose for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine ‘normal’. Under the spotlight, everything seems perfect. Liv has just been listed as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. Stefan, the ...

Welcome to Underground, the most prominent music television station in the United States, where young, talented entertainers and VJs live their normal lives, that is if you can call living under the limelight for ten hours a day, flying on Marquis Jet to cover AmsterJam and Live 8, and pose for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine ‘normal’. Under the spotlight, everything seems perfect. Liv has just been listed as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. Stefan, the ...

This book is for the kids who understand the concept of queuing, who don't take up an entire empty seat for their bags and keep others standing. For the kids who allow people to exit the elevator before they enter, who are mindful not to talk in the movie theater... AND FOR THE GROWN UPS WHO SEEM TO HAVE FORGOTTEN ALL THAT. Have a cast of whimsical creatures and kooky characters in colorful, illustrated stories, demonstrate good manners and courtesy. Lessons for both children and ...

This Illustrated book is a Sequel to #88lovelife vil.01 Consisting of 88 Quotes and Stories in love and life, this book offers a Happy approach on overcoming sadness, failures, worries and changes in life – all written in a light and easy manner. Expect more good energy and more eye-pleasing illustrations that will brighten up your mind and day. The goal of this book? To make you smile. ...

This Illustrated book is a Sequel to #88lovelife vil.01 Consisting of 88 Quotes and Stories in love and life, this book offers a Happy approach on overcoming sadness, failures, worries and changes in life – all written in a light and easy manner. Expect more good energy and more eye-pleasing illustrations that will brighten up your mind and day. The goal of this book? To make you smile. ...

What’s the highlight of a low clerk at a court? Monthly salary, uniform, or retirement benefits? Arimbi, a typist at a district court became the gem of pride for her parents and the people in her village. She was a farmer’s daughter who could become a public servant: working in uniforms every day, getting regular monthly salaries, and would rightfully own a retirement benefi t in her senior years one day. Arimbi also became their rock of hope. Many people passed on their messages and ...

Rani is a 16-year-old teenage girl who was born and grew up in Bandung. She started to experience strange things after her parents’ divorce, started when she got lost on a hill without a peak, then she received a visit from an uncle and cousin she had never known existed. She was introduced to Javanese culture and finally found a portal that leads to another world! Not stopping there, Rani and her cousin, Bima, dared to enter the portal and discovered that the things hidden through the ...

Saman is a story seen through the lives of its feisty female protagonists – Cok, a businesswoman; Laila, a 30-year-old writer/photographer; Shakuntala, a dancer; and Yasmin, a lawyer – as well as the enigmatic hero Saman, a catholic priest turned human rights activist. The author was born in Bogor, grew up in Jakarta and obtained a B.A. in literature from the University of Indonesia. She worked as a journalist for Matra, Forum Keadilan, and D&R. Not long after the New Order regime closed ...

The children of war sudah berlalu, kini kami adalah the children of peace. Tak ada lagi kata saling menyalahkan, tak ada lagi kata kalah dan menang. Berhenti mewariskan konflik dan tidak membuat konflik baru. Itu tekad, bukan slogan. Berbagai peristiwa konflik di Indonesia pasca kemerdekaan akibat adanya pertentangan ideologi, mewariskan luka yang dalam selama puluhan tahun di hati anak-cucu yang orangtuanya terlibat konflik. Rasa terhina, dendam, benci, takut, menyesaki dada setiap ...

This is a story about a boy with a big dream. The curious boy loved to read, and books were his best friends. Achieving the big dreamrequired him to be hardworking and persistent. His great love of reading was important in his journey. The character “Nelson” was written based on the true life story of Professor Nelson Tansu. Nelson—an Indonesian—joined Lehigh University (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA) as a faculty member at the age of 25, where he is currently the Daniel ...

Indonesian-Chinese Cooking Indonesia-Chinese Cooking is written by Cherry Hadibroto, a member and initiator of Yasa Boga; a group which has produced scores of culinary books including some bestselling titles, all published by PT. Gramedia Pustaka Utama since 1987. Unlike in the past, this book has been solely penned by Cherry, who alone selected, compiled and refined the recipes of popular Chinese dishes which suit and please the Indonesia palate. An Indonesian Chinese (China Peranakan), Cherry ...

ONE GLOOMY morning, Nadira Suwandi fi nds her mother has committed suicide. The death of Nadira’s mother Kemala Yunus, an expressive, free-thinking woman who always struggled to fi nd her own self, comes as a shock. Kemala’s death infl uences Nadira’s life as a girl (“Sky Painting”), a journalist (“Prayer Beads), a lover (“Longest Kiss”) and a wife, and brings Nadira into an exploration of a new world, an untouched world of sexuality (“Kirana”). In the last two ...

A quick perusal of this book will show how original and creative they are, when it comes to indulgence through delectable snacks and refreshments. It is pure abandon; a riot of forms, flavours and colours. Yet amazingly, these palate pleasers are sacrosanct - made since time immemorial using the same techniques, ingredients and utensils. Indonesian snacks are not only a long cherished tradition, it is also an art form passed down through generations. The majority of snacks are sweet, others ...