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Kamus Indonesia-Inggris (An Indonesian-English Dictionary)


John M. Echols - 1963
    Kamus Indonesia Inggris: An Indonesian-English Dictionary, 3rd edition.

The Secret Garden


James Howe - 1993
    Colin is a sick boy who can't get out of bed. But everything changes when they find each other - and the magic of The Secret Garden!

Anointed for Business: How Christians Can Use Their Places of Influence to Make a Profound Impact on the World


Ed Silvoso - 2002
    Silvoso's inspiring book shows why it's time to break down the wall between labor and religious service and view labor as worship.

Honey and Salt


Carl Sandburg - 1963
    Strongly lyrical, these intensely honest poems testify to human courage, frailty, and tenderness and to the enduring wonders of nature.

Bright and Early Thursday Evening: A Tangled Tale


Audrey Wood - 1996
    This oxymoron-laden tale combined with illustrations rendered using state-of-the-art digital technology is sure to amaze and delight one and all. “A potent combination of technology and creativity.”--Publishers Weekly

Making All Things New: An Invitation to the Spiritual Life


Henri J.M. Nouwen - 1981
    Nouwen, author of Letters to Marc About Jesus and A Letter of Consolation and one of the best-loved spiritual writers of the twentieth century.

What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Qur'an


James R. White - 2013
    Through fair, contextual use of the Qur'an as the primary source text, apologist James R. White presents Islamic beliefs about Christ, salvation, the Trinity, the afterlife, and other important topics. White shows how the sacred text of Islam differs from the teachings of the Bible in order to help Christians engage in open, honest discussions with Muslims.

The Secret Life of Words: How English Became English


Henry Hitchings - 2008
    An average person spends his or her day enveloped in conversations, e-mails, phone calls, text messages, directions, headlines, and more. But how often do we stop to think about the origins of the words we use? Have you ever thought about which words in English have been borrowed from Arabic, Dutch, or Portuguese? Try admiral, landscape, and marmalade, just for starters. The Secret Life of Words is a wide-ranging account not only of the history of English language and vocabulary, but also of how words witness history, reflect social change, and remind us of our past. Henry Hitchings delves into the insatiable, ever-changing English language and reveals how and why it has absorbed words from more than 350 other languages—many originating from the most unlikely of places, such as shampoo from Hindi and kioskfrom Turkish. From the Norman Conquest to the present day, Hitchings narrates the story of English as a living archive of our human experience. He uncovers the secrets behind everyday words and explores the surprising origins of our most commonplace expressions. The Secret Life of Words is a rich, lively celebration of the language and vocabulary that we too often take for granted.

Solomon the Rusty Nail


William Steig - 1985
    Its hero, young Solomon, is an ordinary rabbit--well, ordinary in every respect but one. Whenever he scratches his nose and wiggles his toes at exactly the same time, he turns into a rusty nail. To turn back into a rabbit, all he has to do is thing: "I'm no nail, I'm a rabbit!" This unusual talent enables Solomon to play some gratifying practical jokes, but it also leads to serious trouble when he's waylaid by a one-eyed cat who plans to turn him into Hasenpfeffer. Solomon promptly becomes a rusty nail and steadfastly refuses to change back, even after Ambrose, the cat, and his wife, Clorinda, lock him up in a cage in their guest room. Sooner or later, they figure, they'll be dining no bunny stew. How can Solomon possibly find a way out of this dilemma?

Mother Teresa: In My Own Words


Mother Teresa - 1996
    Her words and actions have inspired millions of people from every race and religion and country to help the poor and needy, a legacy that is her gift to all mankind for generations to come.From 1950, when she founded the order of Missionaries of Charity, to winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, and then, in 1985, being awarded the Medal of Freedom—the United States' highest civilian award—to her final days, Mother Teresa served the world as a beacon shedding the light of hope, comfort, and peace on all.Mother Teresa: In My Own Words is a timeless testament to the power of her words. Here are the same quotes, stories, and prayers that helped strengthen and inspire the poor, the dying, the suffering, and the doubting who she met during her lifetime, and that will continue to strengthen and inspire all who read them.

Monsoon Tiger and Other Stories


Rain Chudori - 2015
    Not only does she have an ear for the music of language, but she also writes with then imbleness, maturity and emotional acuity of someone way beyond her years. Packed with wit, irony and wisdom, her stories simply glitter." – Laksmi Pamuntjak

Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle: Honest Conversations About Sexual Integrity


Stephen Arterburn - 2003
    From the author of Every Man, God's Man, this handbook helps parents equip their young men to be able to overcome sexual temptations.

The Tears of My Soul


Sokreaksa S. Himm - 2003
    Himm was a young member of a large family in Siemreap City, Cambodia. When the country fell to the Khmer Rouge in April 17, 1975, his family joined the exodus to the jungle villages. As the young Khmer Rouge soldiers consolidated their grip, the deaths increased. Anyone who complained; anyone educated; anyone an informer disliked: all were "sent to study", killed. Teenage boys were brainwashed into amoral, vindictive thugs.Finally the day dawned when the family were marched to a ready dug grave in a jungle clearing: one by one they fell as they were hacked down. Sokreaksa, gravely wounded, was covered by the bodies of his brothers and sisters. His executioners walked away, laughing.That morning Sokreaska climbed from the mass grave. Hatred burned in his heart. Could he possibly forgive his family's killers?

Jake Starts School


Michael Wright - 2008
    Finger painting. Sharing snacks. Playing on the seesaw.Will Jake ever be able to stay at school on his own?The answer will delight and reassure children and their (anxious) parents!

Where's Asterix


Albert Uderzo - 1998
    Children are sure to have a great time searching for him amidst the comic chaos.