Authored by Indonesian academic and geodesy expert Dr. I Made Andi Arsana, this inspirational memoir traces his personal journey from a modest village in Bali to achieving higher education internationally and traveling the globe. Written in an engaging, humorous narrative style, the book shares key lessons on securing international study scholarships, overcoming cultural barriers abroad, and cu…
Authored by legendary talk-show host Larry King alongside Bill Gilbert, this practical guide offers actionable advice for breaking the ice and communicating effectively in any personal or professional setting. Drawing from decades of broadcast experience, King details proven techniques for overcoming social anxiety, conducting engaging conversations, making effective public speeches, navigating…
Authored by historian David J. Maurer, this comprehensive annotated bibliography serves as a reference guide to research literature and primary information sources on United States politics and electoral history. The volume organizes historical and political science literature chronologically from the colonial period through the mid-20th century, covering critical sub-topics such as political p…
Authored by Steven A. Peterson, this volume shifts the study of political behavior from formal elite institutions and elections toward ordinary, day-to-day human interactions. The book analyzes how everyday social settings, family socialization, workplace dynamics, community involvement, and personal networks shape individual political attitudes, civic awareness, and informal political particip…
This autobiographical memoir chronicles the life, judicial career, and legal philosophy of Purwoto S. Gandasubrata, who served as the 8th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia (1994–1996). Co-authored with biographer Julius Pour, the text provides personal reflections on judicial independence, legal administration during the New Order era, and systemic challenges sur…
Compiled by leading Indonesian linguists under the auspices of the Language Development and Fostering Agency, this volume serves as the definitive reference grammar for Standard Indonesian. The text delivers systematic analysis of Indonesian phonology, morphological word-formation processes, syntactic sentence structures, and word classifications according to standardized linguistic norms for a…
Authored by Islamic scholar Dr. Abdul Sami\' al-Mishri, this foundational work explores the core structural pillars and ethical principles of Islamic economics. The book details the concept of divine ownership, rights and limitations of private vs. public property, prohibition of usury (riba) and excessive risk (gharar), wealth redistribution through zakat, and the regulatory role of the state …
Authored by Indonesian linguist and academic Prof. Anang Santoso, this volume examines the dynamic shift in political discourse during Indonesia\\\'s post-New Order (Reform Era) transition using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The book analyzes how language functions as a tool for power negotiation, public opinion shaping, hegemony, and political identity reconstruction across post-authorita…
Authored by pioneering Indonesian communication scholar Dr. Jalaluddin Rakhmat, this foundational textbook presents a comprehensive methodological framework for communication research, with a strong focus on quantitative methodologies. The volume details problem formulation, hypothesis development, sampling designs, instrument construction, validity and reliability testing, as well as descripti…
Authored by Indonesian psychology scholar Tri Rejeki Andayani and co-researchers, this academic volume examines psychological factors determining effective interpersonal communication. The book details core interpersonal qualities—empathy, openness, supportiveness, positiveness, and equality—and provides practical exercises designed to enhance relational communication skills across family, …