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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nowhere in the world is as fascinating as Indonesia. An archipelago stretching across the equator, it is as diverse in nature as in culture... Indonesia is made of 7000 islands, inhabited by more than 300 tribes, each with their own dialect, belief and tradition. The majority cultivate rice as the staple diet, and farm in lush green mountainous regions. Others live in arid lands and formidable seafarers, searching for sea bounties. Some Indonesian dishes are heavily spiced, others rely ...

THIS IS THE BOOK ABOUT AN AVERAGE KID WHO TURNED INTO A CREATIVE FIGURE IN HIS COUNTRY AND LATER ON EVEN WON AN INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE AWARD IN LONDON. Yoris Sebastian was appointed as General Manager of Hard Rock Café Jakarta at the age of 26 mainly because of his creativity at any given role. READ THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT TO know WHY YORIS DIDN’T AGREE WITH THESE FOLLOWING CREATIVE WISDOM:  ...

Indonesia declared independence on August 17, 1945 Driven from the Dutch East Indies when the Japanese landed in 1942, The Netherlands refuses to recognize this declaration and sets out to recover their colony. The Dutch government decides to send a contingent to fight those it calls "terrorists". Among them, Johan Knevel, who was born "in the indies", hopes to regain the lost paradise of his childhood. He is faced with the reality of a war in which no one's hands are clean. ...

Tujuh cerita lucu dan menggemaskan dengan gambar-gambar penuh warna dan ceria membawa si kecil terbang menuju dunia imajinasi dan fantasi. Ada kisah Pascal si Singa yang mencoba gaya rambut baru, Benji si Singa Laut yang sakit gigi, hingga cerita keluarga Kuda Nil yang ingin pergi ke pantai. Mari berbagi dan bacakan ceritacerita lucu ini kepada anak-anak. Seven adorable tales with bright, colorful images that are sure to spark your children`s imagination and fantasy. From Pascal the ...

A young Indonesian woman with an ailing mother and a celebrity father whose moon is on the wane. A painful family secret dragged into the open, a subversive Western lecturer, and nowhere else to turn. A steady drift into dangerous waters, a choice between black and white when everything seems grey. ‘A simple and perceptive drama, Annisa shines a light on social matters close to the hearts of many Indonesians.’ Muzakkir Husain, Berita Satu ...

This book presents over 100 recipes of sweet and savory snacks and desserts that sample the exotic palates of various parts of the archipelago. Indonesian cakes and snacks are dominantly characterized by the use of coconut and palm sugar for filling, topping and sauce. Some snacks are served at rituals, ceremonies and celebrations as part of the local tradition. Appealing shapes and presentations of typical Indonesian cakes are displayed in this book in attractive photographs. The recipes ...

Indonesian cuisine, just like the country it selft , stands out with its diversity and exoti cism. For the most part it is marked by intense vibrant fl avors and typical ways of treati ng local ingredients, and includes the richness of spices and herbs. From the world favored spicy beef-stew, rendang from Sumatra, the popular fried rice, nasi goreng, the ubiquitous soup, soto, from the island of Java that varies from region to region, to satay, the typical local barbeque on bamboo skewer, and ...

This book examines the legal accountability associated with government policies in the Indonesian legal system. It explores legal issues with regard to law making and law enforcement, specifically the events that resulted in the unjust charges leveled against several government officials in the aftermath of the 1997 economic meltdown. Using a comparative study of central bank responses during financial crises in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States of ...

is book explores the lives of prominent expatriates working in varying fi elds and aims to understand why they were drawn to Indonesia and examines their diverse, but valuable contributions to Indonesia and its way of life. In doing so, it will facilitate a better understanding for readers in the East and the West regarding the contributions of prominent expatriates to Indonesia and their feelings towards a country which in many cases, may have become their ...

“ e most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.” -Albert Einstein- Life is a Mystery, and we human beings are as mysterious as this very existence is. As such, any attempt to demystify life or existence is bound to fail. It must fail.  ...

In the fast-paced world where conscience is often swallowed by the daily struggles to survive, one little family maintains their true principle that honesty is the best policy. Though stricken with poverty, Cemara's family continues to live with gratefulness, kindness, and resilience. Cemara, the main character of this heartwarming novel, is a bright and lovely little girl who's still in kindergarten. She lives with Abah, the breadwinner of the family, who works as a pedicab driver and ...

This short story collection contains 13 short stories by Ahmad Tohari which were written between 1976 and 1986. Like his previous works, in this collection Tohari stays true to his path and presents the village life as well as the daily struggles of the poor and innocent people. As what has been described in the “Foreword”, Tohari’s strength lies in the village setting which is rich with intricate details about the local plants and animals. Apart from that, Tohari’s style is clear, ...

“Given the basic thrust of Yoga as practice, not belief, it has served as a bridge between cultures and diverse religious forms for millennia. By emphasizing spiritual practice and remaining mute on disputations of theological issues, Yoga has emerged through the centuries not only with eff ective methods for spiritual practice but also with an adaptability that accords well in multicultural contexts.” - Christopher Key Chapple, Author & Yoga Practitioner “Anand Ashram ...