David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

Authored by Malcolm Gladwell, this book re-examines the dynamics of power and disadvantage through the classic narrative of underdogs versus giants. Drawing on case studies from history, sports, education, and psychology, Gladwell demonstrates how perceived disadvantages—such as dyslexia, childhood trauma, or lack of resources—can foster desirable difficulties and unique strategic advantage…

The Sea

Part of the LIFE Nature Library series, this volume by Leonard Engel offers a comprehensive study of the Earth\'s oceans. The book explores ocean formation, underwater topography and geology, currents and waves, the vast spectrum of marine life across various depth zones, and the scientific and economic relationship between humanity and the sea.

Energy

Part of the acclaimed Life Science Library series, this volume by Mitchell Wilson explores the fundamental nature of energy, its governing physical laws, and its transformative role in human civilization and the natural world. The book covers the history of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and atomic power, illustrating how humanity\'s understanding and harness of energy driven indu…

The Complete Course in DIY and Home Improvement

Authored by Julian Cassell, Peter Parham, and Michael Lawrence, this comprehensive home improvement manual provides step-by-step visual guides for DIY maintenance, repair, and renovation. The book covers tool mastery, painting and decorating, carpentry, basic plumbing, household electrical wiring, tiling, masonry, and exterior home maintenance.

Makassar Abad XIX: Studi tentang Kebijakan Perdagangan Maritim

Buku sejarah ekonomi dan maritim ini menganalisis pergeseran peran Pelabuhan Makassar pada abad ke-19 akibat dinamika kebijakan perdagangan maritim pemerintah kolonial Hindia Belanda. Edward L. Poelinggomang mengulas dampak pengingkaran perjanjian internasional (Konvensi London 1814 & Traktat London 1824) oleh Belanda yang menerapkan sistem monopoli dan perdagangan tertutup, sehingga menyebabka…

Separate and unequal : the inside story of Israeli rule in East Jerusalem

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ISBN/ISSN

0674801369

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275p.;24 cm

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323.1 CHE

Making citizen-soldiers : ROTC and the ideology of American military service

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ISBN/ISSN

0674543122

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p.;

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355.2232 NEI

Erasing Iraq : the human costs of carnage

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ISBN/ISSN

9780745328980

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xvi; 248p.;22 cm

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956.70443

Junk : art and the politics of trash

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ISBN/ISSN

9781848854123

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192p.;8.43in.

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701.03 WHI

A swamp full of dollars : pipelines and paramilitaries at Nigeria's oil frontier

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ISBN/ISSN

9781569762868

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256p.;8.5in.

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338.27282 PEE