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…
Written by Nunung Nurhasanah, this nursing textbook details fundamental concepts, techniques, and skills required for effective therapeutic communication in professional healthcare settings. The book covers interpersonal communication principles, nurse-patient interaction dynamics, communication barriers, application across various stages of the nursing process, and specialized techniques for c…
Authored by Avip Syaefullah, this academic writing handbook delivers foundational principles for designing and structuring scientific works, including papers, undergraduate theses, master\\\'s theses, and journal articles. The text covers formal scientific Indonesian grammar rules, standard report systematics, research problem formulation, citation and reference formatting, and academic ethics …
Published by Balai Pustaka and compiled by B. Sitti Rahmah, this specialized reference dictionary provides concise definitions, formulas, and terminology across fundamental mathematical disciplines. Arranged alphabetically, it covers core terms in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and elementary calculus to assist students, educators, and researchers in understanding mathematical con…
Authored by the Indonesian Bankers Association (Ikatan Bankir Indonesia - IBI), this official guidebook serves as standard curriculum material for banking risk management certification in Indonesia. The text covers Good Corporate Governance (GCG) frameworks, eight primary banking risks (credit, market, liquidity, operational, legal, reputational, strategic, and compliance), risk measurement and…
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.
Part of The Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening series, this practical guide by James Underwood Crockett details fundamental principles for residential landscape design and planning. The book covers site analysis, space layout, plant selection (trees, shrubs, and groundcovers), hardscaping elements (patios, walks, and retaining walls), and ongoing maintenance strategies to create balanced, func…