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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...

Do you want to become more fluent in English?Do you want to understand everyday language and not just 'textbook' English?I taught English for many years and saw that many students get stuck at the high beginner/intermediate stage. They learn the basics and then can't move forward. This problem used to really frustrate me because I had lots of excellent students who were just stuck and eventually they would give up.I thought for a long time about what was wrong and th...

An eye-opening, firsthand account of Indonesia’s campaign of terror in Aceh.This is the latest from acclaimed journalist John Martinkus, whose first book, A Dirty Little War, told the definitive story of East Timor's passage to independence. In this vivid, eye-witness account, Martinkus lifts the lid on the brutal, undeclared war in Aceh. Like East Timor, Aceh wants independence but it is paying a terrible price, and since September 11 things have got much worse. This book...

English Greek children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Greek as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day, he starts to develop healthy eating habits and even likes to eat his fruits and vegetables.Ο Τζίμυ, ...

English Korean bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Korean as their second language.In this touching bedtime story, a little girl describes why her Mom is awesome. We see her going through her day, carrying the warmest feeling about her mother. Mom always knows how she feels and can help with any problem. Mom can make the most complicated braid and explain fractions; Mom can help to wake her up in the morning and hug her tightly when she's sad. With adorab...

Króliczek Jimmy lubi jeść słodycze. Zakrada się do kuchni, aby znaleźć torbę ze słodyczami, które były ukryte w szafce. Co się dzieje zaraz po tym, jak Jimmy wspina się po torbę cukierków? Dowiesz się, kiedy przeczytasz tę ilustrowaną książkę dla dzieci. Od tego dnia Jimmy zaczyna rozwijać zdrowe nawyki żywieniowe, a nawet polubił jedzenie owoców i warzyw.Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cu...

In "Greater Britain: A Record of Travel in English-Speaking Countries During 1866-7," Charles Wentworth Sir Dilke embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the socio-political landscapes of the British Empire's English-speaking realms. Written with an observant eye and a vivid literary style, Dilke juxtaposes regional customs, cultural nuances, and colonial attitudes, capturing the essence of places such as Australia, America, and Canada. The text not only serves as a travelogue but also a...

Learn to speak English with ease, confidence and fluently, in every situation! In this book, you will learn ten new powerful habits to improve your English every day. This is the help you need to learn better and have fun practicing your English, while maintaining your level once you have become fluent. These techniques have been tried by thousands of people over the years. You will learn, for example, how to use TV, lyrics, audio-books or even video games to make learning English natural ...

Based on the Speech Plasma Method, the book is designed to teach students to speak English at intermediate level. The volume contains twenty short stories and special training drills. This volume will enable foreign students of English to feel more comfortable with the language at a more advanced level. The book is a collection of stories told by native speakers of English in everyday conversational manner. The stories are accounts of incidents or ideas which the people interviewed conside...

Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A1.1 Interlinear German–English ReaderWhen the Romans LeftLearn German through story, history, and calm, carefully graded A1-level language — with immediate English support when you need it.When the Romans Left is the first book in the Augsburg Saga and an ideal starting point for adult beginners.It is written in clear A1 German and presented in an