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I realised that the struggle in Indonesia was very important as it concerned the destiny of over 70 million people. I knew that if the struggle for Independence failed, the western world would be equally to blame. Tom AtkinsonMerdeka (Indonesian; Malaysian): 'independent' or 'free'. 'Merdeka' became Indonesia's national battle-cry and salute during its fight for independence from the Dutch Empire in the 1940s.Indonesia: a state formed of over 17,000 islands, Indone...

An important addition to UQP's internationally acclaimed Peace & Conflict Studies series West Papua is a secret story. On the western half of the island of New Guinea, hidden from the world, in a place occupied by the Indonesian military since 1963, continues a remarkable nonviolent struggle for national liberation. In Merdeka and the Morning Star, academic Jason MacLeod gives an insider's view of the trajectory and dynamics of civil resistance in West Papua. Here, the indigenous populatio...

Why did independent Singapore celebrate two hundred years of its founding as a British colony in 2019? What does Merdeka mean for Singaporeans? And what are the possibilities of doing decolonial history in Singapore? Raffles Renounced: Towards a Merdeka History presents essays by historians, literary scholars and artists which grapple with these questions. The volume also reproduces some of the source material used in the play Merdeka / 獨立 / சுதந்திரம் (Wild Rice, 2019). Taken together, th...

Have you been trying to learn Dutch and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary?Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand?Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most ...

This book includes recipes and step by step instructions on making meringues, flavored meringues, meringue shells for pies and desserts and also meringue roses and leaves to decorate cakes and confectionary.Included in this book:How To Make Meringues And Meringue ShellsSection 1 - Basic MeringuesMeringue RecipeDecorating Basic MeringuesSection 2 - Meringue ShellsSection 3 - Meringue Flowers And LeavesSection 4 - Special Meringue Rec...

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Dutch learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students. Books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it’s not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up...

Is conversational Dutch turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel?If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, ...

Dutch SS accounts are very rare, particularly ones such as this, covering recruitment, training, and front-line service first with 5th SS Panzer Division 'Wiking', then later with SS Regiment Besslein. He not only informs and illustrates the general politics of the time, but also explains how Dutch views of the Third Reich changed so radically, discusses the founding of the Waffen-SS, the recruitment of Dutch volunteers into it and why so many non-German Europeans volunteered to fight and ...

Dutch English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Dutch as their second language.Discover the wonderful world of animals with this picture dictionary.Perfect for children ages 4 to 8, this book introduces a wide variety of animals—from lions and giraffes to frogs, parrots, and even unicorns. Each page groups animals by where they live or how they behave, making learning fun and easy to follow.Kids will explore animal names from all around th...

Dive into the enchanting world of Lotta and her friends as they embark on a series of heartwarming adventures through the picturesque city of Amsterdam. This collection of bilingual Dutch and English children's stories is the perfect gateway for young Dutch language learners.Join Lotta, Kees, Marijke, and their beloved pets as they explore Amsterdam's winding canals, historic streets, and bustling markets. Each story is a delightful blend of fun and education, designed to captivate...

" A n excellent account of the contribution of the newly formed (and short-lived) United Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Allied victory" ( HistoryO fW ar.org ).The Dutch-Belgians have been variously described as inexperienced, incompetent, and cowardly, a rogue element in the otherwise disciplined Allied Army. It is on...

I am a coffee-broker, and live at No. 37 Laurier Canal, Amsterdam. I am not accustomed to write novels or works of that kind; therefore it took me a long time before I could resolve to order a few extra quires of paper and begin this book, which you, dear reader, have just taken in hand, and which you must finish, whether you are a coffee-broker or anything else. Not only that I never wrote anything that resembled a novel, but I even do not like to read such things, because I am a man of b...