At the turn of the twentieth century, Captain Ulysses Vanders receives a mysterious gift that may change his life while moored in a wintery Asian harbor.
An introduction to Indonesia, featuring photographs and information about the history, government, people, culture, holidays, and other aspects of the country, and including profiles of key figures, a recipe, and a craft.
"Alone in the rainforest, Joe is suddenly caught in a tropical storm. He uses his science skills to observe the habitat around him to build shelter, find food, and search for help."--Provided by publisher.
Follows the efforts of young Ikal and his friends to achieve an education in the face of scarce resources, brutal corruption, and their own burgeoning self-confidence, an effort marked by the customs of the world's largest Muslim society and two remarkable teachers.
Just when it seems that international crook Nicolas Fox has been captured for good, he pulls off his greatest con of all: he convinces the FBI to offer him a job, working side by side with Special Agent Kate O'Hare. Problem is, teaming up to stop a corrupt investment banker who's hiding on a private island in Indonesia is going to test O'Hare's patience and Fox's skill -- if the two don't kill each other first.
The series presents basic historical background on these significant events in modern world history, the issues and controversies surrounding the events, and first-person narratives from people whose lives were altered by the events.
Paul Carlsson, a brilliant young scientist, runs for his life and searches for answers after being chased away by paramilitaries from an archeological dig where bones belonging to a puzzling, new species were discovered.
A travel guide to Malaysia, Borneo, Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia, featuring over 180 maps, and providing information on how to get there, when to go, culture and life, accommodations, restaurants, transportation, documents, and sights to see.
