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 ...

This book is an anthology of Ahmad Tohari’s fifteen short-stories that had appeared in countless newspapers between 1983 and 1997. Like his novels, his short-stories always have distinct characteristics. He always portrays the lives of the poor people or the low working class, with all their pain and struggles. Ahmad Tohari knew their lives well. As a result, he was able to weave the stories with a touching sympathy and empathy that can enrich the readers’ mind. ...

In life, respect is not determined by how high your education is, how many academic diplomas you have, how many service medals scattered on your chest; instead, respect exists when your name sticks in the heart of the people around you, when your work is useful for many people, and when you pray for a better day than yesterday every time you wake up in the morning. Life is about work and love. We live such a life in a simple way. — Joko Widodo — Joko Widodo is a phenomenon. He ...

If there's one thing we're good at, is making our lives complicated. We fill it with expectations, anxieties and fears. We fret about the past, we worry about the future, we ignore the present. We seek fulfillment in material things and happiness in wishful thinking, often at the expense of the riches that already surround us. A Simple Life is a collection of musings, observations and thoughts that Desi Anwar gathers from her experience, childhood recollections and perspectives, as ...

‘Why did you decide to become a Muslim?’ This is a question often asked of me. Whenever I visit a mosque or musholla, whenever I avoid food and drink due to fasting, whenever I say ‘Peace be upon you’ to a fellow brother or sister. And you know what? I have never been able to offer a good enough answer. For I would need to talk of pain and heartache, of family and friendship, of laughter and longing. And ultimately, of finding love and acceptance in the heart of Indonesia. ...

The Question of Red tells the story of two lovers, Amba and Bhisma, driven apart by one of the bloodiest Communist purges in the 20th century the massacres that took place in Indonesia between 1965 and 1968 in which some 1 million people were killed. From rural Java and Yogyakarta to the prison camps of Buru Island, where some 12,000 alleged Communists were incarcerated without trial during the Suharto administration, the lives of the central characters interpret the Mahabharata that timeless ...

She has been accused of heresy since she was born. She has been considered deviant and must be excommunicated. On behalf of faith and love, her marriage is sacrificed. On behalf of God, she and her family were expelled, and their home was destroyed. It has been seven years now that Maryam and hundreds of others live in a refugee camp at a small and cramped government-owned building in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The story of Maryam is a sad tragedy within a country full of beauty. What they ...

Otto Cornelis Kaligis, a man whom Anand Krishna calls "the law icon", is appreciative to Anand's effort in writing this impressive work, which is based on O.C. Kaligis' life-story, A Man with Million Surprises. It is Kaligis' success as a man of spirit and his honorable personality that deeply impressed Anand and urged him to sublimate Kaligis' views and ideals in his writing and to share them here with us. O.C. Kaligis' is a voice in the wilderness. Amidst the ...

Deskripsi in English Marni is an illiterate Javanese woman who still practices ancestor worship. Through her offerings she finds her gods and puts forth her hopes. She knows nothing of the God brought in from that faraway land. Rahayu is Marni’s daughter, part of a new generation shaped by education and an easier life. She is a firm believer in God and in common sense. She stands against the ancestors, even against her own mother. To Marni, Rahayu is a soulless being. And to Rahayu, Marni is ...

Anand's analysis will no only interest the academia, particularly the historians, but also the lay people passionate about the subject. In fact, he does not stop at that. It is not only the histories and misteries of the ancient Sundaland that he shares through the pages of this book, but also its age old wisdom that is still relevant, and which, as the inheritors of that ancient heritage, we all should be proud of. — Drs. Soedarmono, SU; History Lecturer of Sebelas Maret University ...

Edisi Dwibahasa Inggris - Indonesia Princess Merida sees big bears and little bears. Let’s learn about opposites in a fun way! Princess Merida melihat beruang besar dan beruang kecil. Ayo kita belajar tentang lawan kata dengan cara yang asyik! ...

Edisi Dwibahasa Inggris - Indonesia Merida is a princess. Her mother is the queen. Can their love save the kingdom? Merida putri bangsawan. Ibunya ratu. Dapatkah kasih sayang mereka menyelamatkan kerajaan? ...