Roman bagian kedua Tetralogi Buru; Anak Semua Bangsa, adalah periode observasi atau turun ke bawah mencari serangkaian spirit lapangan dan kehidupan arus bawah Pribumi yang tak berdaya melawan kekuatan raksasa Eropa. Di titik ini Minke diperhadapkan antara kekaguman yang melimpah-limpah pada peradaban Eropa dan kenyataan di selingkungan bangsanya yang kerdil. Sepotong perjalanannya ke Tulangan …
It is curious,” he remarked, “but I feel quite warm now, although it is so cold.” “That is because you have done a good action,” said the Prince. "“It is curious,” he remarked, “but I feel quite warm now, although it is so cold.”“That is because you have done a good action,” said the Prince" English Classics: The Happy Prince and Other Tales English Classics is literature'…
Find Me is a novella in the Shatter Me series, focusing on Kenji Kishimoto, the fan-favorite character known for his humor and emotional depth. This story follows Kenji as he tries to balance his inner struggles with the chaos of war and his growing feelings for Nazeera. The novella offers a deeper look into Kenji’s perspective, providing readers with insights into his vulnerabilities, his lo…
Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional moral law. But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a suspicious police investigator, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing vo…
18-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on. But the case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agree to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait …
In this charming and emotionally resonant follow up to the internationally bestselling Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa paints a poignant and thoughtful portrait of life, love, and how much books and bookstores mean to the people who love them.
Yeongju is burned out. With her high-flying career, demanding marriage, and bustling life in Seoul, she knows she should feel successful—but all she feels is drained. Haunted by an abandoned dream, she takes a leap of faith and leaves her old life behind. Quitting her job and divorcing her husband, Yeongju moves to a quiet residential neighborhood outside the city and opens the Hyunam-dong Bo…
When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about…
In Dork Diaries: I Love Paris!, Nikki Maxwell's adventures continue as she heads to Paris for a super exciting trip—part vacation, part drama! Nikki is invited to be part of a reality TV show filming in the City of Light, and she’s over the moon. But as usual, things don't go as smoothly as she’d hoped. Between dealing with her crush Brandon, mean girl Mackenzie, and being in a foreign co…
In Dork Diaries: Sister Showdown, Nikki Maxwell faces a major challenge: dealing with her little sister, Brianna! When a misunderstanding turns into a full-blown competition between the two, chaos ensues. From prank wars to hilarious mishaps, Nikki must figure out how to restore peace—and sanity—to the Maxwell household. As always, Nikki documents her experiences in her signature diary styl…