Authored by Wisnu Sasongko, this book explores Islamic eschatology and the apocalyptic final battle known as Al-Malhamah Al-Kubra (Armageddon). The author analyzes Quranic verses, authentic Hadiths regarding end-time tribulations (fitnah), and correlates these textual prophecies with global political dynamics and Middle Eastern geopolitics. The work details eschatological signs, the emergence o…
This book, *Hidup Tidak Lenyap Hanya Berubah* (Life Does Not Vanish, It Only Changes)—much like its predecessor, *Mati Tak Berarti Pergi* (Death Does Not Mean Leaving)—is essentially a lesson on consciousness, presented through stories of human interactions with spirits and the souls of beings across the cosmos. This compelling and lucid book offers various narratives that teach us how to n…
Authored by local historian and political observer Dr. Rab Tabrani, this book documents the dramatic events surrounding the Riau gubernatorial election on September 2, 1985. The text analyzes the resistance of local legislators and community leaders against New Order centralist candidate appointment, culminating in the unexpected victory of local figure Ismail Suko. The work details the subsequ…
Authored by Nobel laureate Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein, this completely revised and expanded final edition updates the groundbreaking principles of \"nudging\" and \"choice architecture.\" The authors re-evaluate behavioral economics applications across modern challenges, including climate change, personal finance, healthcare, organ donation, and combating \"sludge\" (bureaucratic fr…
Authored by Charles Pahud, this volume addresses critical issues surrounding agricultural crises, food security challenges, and the ecological impact of modern farming practices. The author analyzes the interplay between economic policies, environmental degradation, and resource depletion, highlighting the vulnerabilities in global food production systems and their broader socioeconomic consequ…
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…
Authored by historian Bernard Lewis, this volume examines the historical shift in power, technology, and influence between the Islamic world and the West over the past five centuries. The author traces how a civilization that once led the world in science, military prowess, and culture began to fall behind starting from the Ottoman era. The book analyzes the Middle East\'s responses to Western …
Adapted from Rezki Syahrir\'s doctoral dissertation at the University of Exeter, this book explores mining governance and its contribution to sustainable development in Indonesia. Examining historical and contemporary mining regions (including Singkep, Muara Enim, Kutai, Kolaka, Luwu Timur, and Mimika), the author introduces \"sustainability resource governance\" as a framework to resolve the p…
Written by Ed Husain, this volume delivers a comprehensive historical, cultural, and geopolitical exploration of the Muslim world (Dar al-Islam). The author traces Islamic civilization from its origins through various caliphates to the contemporary era, illustrating the core theological and cultural traditions of mainstream Islam while analyzing the rise of modern extremism, current geopolitica…
Authored by Prof. Dr. Faruk, this foundational textbook delivers a comprehensive theoretical overview of the sociology of literature. The book maps out the evolution of sociological literary criticism, covering early positivist approaches, Lucien Goldmann\'s genetic structuralism, Frankfurt School critical theory, Antonio Gramsci\'s hegemony, the interplay between literature and ideology, and m…