Author: Maggie Tiojakin
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
ISBN: 6020321169
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
On the day George W. Bush took his oath as the 43rd President of the United States, I began my life as an illegal alien. It was a conscious decision and it felt a lot like I was crossing a line, invisible to others, though unmistakable in the eyes of the law. But this is America, I thought: life follows a diff erent kind of logic here.” Nicky F. Rompa is a twenty-something Indonesian immigrant who comes to America with a bag of unresolved issues. To get away from his abusive father back home, Nicky goes on to stay with his relatives in Boston. Pretty soon, it seems as though he is living the dream: he meets a beautiful Russian girl, goes on road trips, gets a job, and fi nally experiences the America he had only seen on TV before. Yet, like any dream, it ends. And he is left with the choices of either going home or sticking around while hoping — against all odds — that the dream will return. Originally written in and translated from Bahasa Indonesia by Maggie Tiojakin, one of Indonesia’s emerging literary stars, Winter Dreams is a modern cautionary tale of a broken man in a broken country. Set against the backdrop of a full-on battle waged against illegal immigrants in the U.S. following the horrific events of 9/11 — told in restrained, understated and compelling prose — this is a story that off ers a fresh, poignant look into the invisible lives of sojourners.
Winter Dreams and the Invicible Summer (Edisi Bahasa Inggris)
Author: Maggie Tiojakin
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
ISBN: 6020321169
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
On the day George W. Bush took his oath as the 43rd President of the United States, I began my life as an illegal alien. It was a conscious decision and it felt a lot like I was crossing a line, invisible to others, though unmistakable in the eyes of the law. But this is America, I thought: life follows a diff erent kind of logic here.” Nicky F. Rompa is a twenty-something Indonesian immigrant who comes to America with a bag of unresolved issues. To get away from his abusive father back home, Nicky goes on to stay with his relatives in Boston. Pretty soon, it seems as though he is living the dream: he meets a beautiful Russian girl, goes on road trips, gets a job, and fi nally experiences the America he had only seen on TV before. Yet, like any dream, it ends. And he is left with the choices of either going home or sticking around while hoping — against all odds — that the dream will return. Originally written in and translated from Bahasa Indonesia by Maggie Tiojakin, one of Indonesia’s emerging literary stars, Winter Dreams is a modern cautionary tale of a broken man in a broken country. Set against the backdrop of a full-on battle waged against illegal immigrants in the U.S. following the horrific events of 9/11 — told in restrained, understated and compelling prose — this is a story that off ers a fresh, poignant look into the invisible lives of sojourners.
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
ISBN: 6020321169
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
On the day George W. Bush took his oath as the 43rd President of the United States, I began my life as an illegal alien. It was a conscious decision and it felt a lot like I was crossing a line, invisible to others, though unmistakable in the eyes of the law. But this is America, I thought: life follows a diff erent kind of logic here.” Nicky F. Rompa is a twenty-something Indonesian immigrant who comes to America with a bag of unresolved issues. To get away from his abusive father back home, Nicky goes on to stay with his relatives in Boston. Pretty soon, it seems as though he is living the dream: he meets a beautiful Russian girl, goes on road trips, gets a job, and fi nally experiences the America he had only seen on TV before. Yet, like any dream, it ends. And he is left with the choices of either going home or sticking around while hoping — against all odds — that the dream will return. Originally written in and translated from Bahasa Indonesia by Maggie Tiojakin, one of Indonesia’s emerging literary stars, Winter Dreams is a modern cautionary tale of a broken man in a broken country. Set against the backdrop of a full-on battle waged against illegal immigrants in the U.S. following the horrific events of 9/11 — told in restrained, understated and compelling prose — this is a story that off ers a fresh, poignant look into the invisible lives of sojourners.
Cuisine and Culture
Author: Linda Civitello
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470403713
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Cuisine and Culture presents a multicultural and multiethnic approach that draws connections between major historical events and how and why these events affected and defined the culinary traditions of different societies. Witty and engaging, Civitello shows how history has shaped our diet--and how food has affected history. Prehistoric societies are explored all the way to present day issues such as genetically modified foods and the rise of celebrity chefs. Civitello's humorous tone and deep knowledge are the perfect antidote to the usual scholarly and academic treatment of this universally important subject.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470403713
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Cuisine and Culture presents a multicultural and multiethnic approach that draws connections between major historical events and how and why these events affected and defined the culinary traditions of different societies. Witty and engaging, Civitello shows how history has shaped our diet--and how food has affected history. Prehistoric societies are explored all the way to present day issues such as genetically modified foods and the rise of celebrity chefs. Civitello's humorous tone and deep knowledge are the perfect antidote to the usual scholarly and academic treatment of this universally important subject.
Essentialism
Author: Greg McKeown
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0804137390
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
THE LIFE-CHANGING NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD • Now in a 10th anniversary edition featuring a new introduction and bonus 21-day challenge. “Essentialism holds the keys to solving one of the great puzzles of life: How can we do less but accomplish more?”—Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again Essentialism isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done. Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked? If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist. Essentialism is more than a time-management technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter. By forcing us to apply more selective criteria for where to spend our precious time and energy, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices, instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us. Essentialism is not one more thing to do. It’s a whole new way of doing less, but better, in every area of our lives. Join the millions of people who have used Essentialism to change their outlook on the world.
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0804137390
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
THE LIFE-CHANGING NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD • Now in a 10th anniversary edition featuring a new introduction and bonus 21-day challenge. “Essentialism holds the keys to solving one of the great puzzles of life: How can we do less but accomplish more?”—Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again Essentialism isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done. Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked? If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist. Essentialism is more than a time-management technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter. By forcing us to apply more selective criteria for where to spend our precious time and energy, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices, instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us. Essentialism is not one more thing to do. It’s a whole new way of doing less, but better, in every area of our lives. Join the millions of people who have used Essentialism to change their outlook on the world.
English Verse
Author: Raymond MacDonald Alden
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
"English Verse: Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History" by Raymond MacDonald Alden uses the author's skills as a scholar to analyze the evolution of English poetry. He delves into the different writing techniques employed by writers and poets throughout time to give readers a manual to recognize and differentiate these works. It also continues to serve as a useful tool for aspiring writers and literary lovers today.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
"English Verse: Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History" by Raymond MacDonald Alden uses the author's skills as a scholar to analyze the evolution of English poetry. He delves into the different writing techniques employed by writers and poets throughout time to give readers a manual to recognize and differentiate these works. It also continues to serve as a useful tool for aspiring writers and literary lovers today.
You Are a Badass®
Author: Jen Sincero
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762448318
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word—now updated and expanded for its 10th anniversary with a brand-new foreword, reader's guide, and more! In this refreshingly entertaining guide to reshaping your mindset and your life, mega-bestselling author and world-traveling success coach Jen Sincero serves up 27 bite-sized chapters full of hilarious and inspiring stories, sage advice, loving yet firm kicks in the rear, and easy-to-implement exercises to help you: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want. Shift your energy and attract what you desire. Create a life you totally love. And start creating it NOW. Make some damn money already. The kind you've never made before. By the end of You Are a Badass, you’ll understand how to blast past what’s holding you back, make some serious changes, and start living the kind of life that once seemed impossible.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762448318
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word—now updated and expanded for its 10th anniversary with a brand-new foreword, reader's guide, and more! In this refreshingly entertaining guide to reshaping your mindset and your life, mega-bestselling author and world-traveling success coach Jen Sincero serves up 27 bite-sized chapters full of hilarious and inspiring stories, sage advice, loving yet firm kicks in the rear, and easy-to-implement exercises to help you: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want. Shift your energy and attract what you desire. Create a life you totally love. And start creating it NOW. Make some damn money already. The kind you've never made before. By the end of You Are a Badass, you’ll understand how to blast past what’s holding you back, make some serious changes, and start living the kind of life that once seemed impossible.
Technology and the Air Force
Author: Jacob Neufeld
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437912877
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Proceedings of a symposium co-sponsored by the Air Force Historical Foundation and the Air Force History and Museums Program. The symposium covered relevant Air Force technologies ranging from the turbo-jet revolution of the 1930s to the stealth revolution of the 1990s. Illustrations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437912877
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Proceedings of a symposium co-sponsored by the Air Force Historical Foundation and the Air Force History and Museums Program. The symposium covered relevant Air Force technologies ranging from the turbo-jet revolution of the 1930s to the stealth revolution of the 1990s. Illustrations.
The Playground of Europe
Author: Leslie Stephen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alps
Languages : en
Pages : 534
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alps
Languages : en
Pages : 534
Book Description
Life of Constantine
Author: Eusebius (of Caesarea, Bishop of Caesarea)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198149248
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
The emperor Constantine changed the world by making the Roman Empire Christian. Eusebius wrote his life and preserved his letters so that his policy would continue. This English translation is the first based on modern critical editions. Its Introduction and Commentary open up the many important issues the Life of Constantine raises.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198149248
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
The emperor Constantine changed the world by making the Roman Empire Christian. Eusebius wrote his life and preserved his letters so that his policy would continue. This English translation is the first based on modern critical editions. Its Introduction and Commentary open up the many important issues the Life of Constantine raises.
The Unseen World and Other Essays
Author: John Fiske
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Food
Author: Jean-Louis Flandrin
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 023111155X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
When did we first serve meals at regular hours? Why did we begin using individual plates and utensils to eat? When did "cuisine" become a concept and how did we come to judge food by its method of preparation, manner of consumption, and gastronomic merit? Food: A Culinary History explores culinary evolution and eating habits from prehistoric times to the present, offering surprising insights into our social and agricultural practices, religious beliefs, and most unreflected habits. The volume dispels myths such as the tale that Marco Polo brought pasta to Europe from China, that the original recipe for chocolate contained chili instead of sugar, and more. As it builds its history, the text also reveals the dietary rules of the ancient Hebrews, the contributions of Arabic cookery to European cuisine, the table etiquette of the Middle Ages, and the evolution of beverage styles in early America. It concludes with a discussion on the McDonaldization of food and growing popularity of foreign foods today.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 023111155X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
When did we first serve meals at regular hours? Why did we begin using individual plates and utensils to eat? When did "cuisine" become a concept and how did we come to judge food by its method of preparation, manner of consumption, and gastronomic merit? Food: A Culinary History explores culinary evolution and eating habits from prehistoric times to the present, offering surprising insights into our social and agricultural practices, religious beliefs, and most unreflected habits. The volume dispels myths such as the tale that Marco Polo brought pasta to Europe from China, that the original recipe for chocolate contained chili instead of sugar, and more. As it builds its history, the text also reveals the dietary rules of the ancient Hebrews, the contributions of Arabic cookery to European cuisine, the table etiquette of the Middle Ages, and the evolution of beverage styles in early America. It concludes with a discussion on the McDonaldization of food and growing popularity of foreign foods today.