As a book publishing company, Mizan Group, since the last decade, has redefined itself as a content company. In line with the profound changing in the business environment and to prepare for the future, Mizan Group will involve not only in the field of book publishing, but more than that in the development, packaging and distribution of content in a broad sense, using the state of the art technologies. We believe Mizan Group will be able to answer the challenges of the future, with its four crucial mutually supportive “assets” that have been accumulated since its inception in 1983.
CONTENT LIBRARY
Mizan Group has content library of 14 thousand volumes, most of which are ready for content
repurposing to various formats and platforms, which could then be marketed not only in Indonesia
but also to the international market.
CONTENT PRODUCTION
Mizan Group has the human resources skills and professionalism, as well as the facilities and
infrastructure, to produce printed books, e-books, game and application, television programs and
movies.
BRAND VALUES
Mizan Group is well known for its reputation for educational, inspirational and high quality
content.
MARKET EXPERIENCE
With more than three decades of experiences, Mizan Group understands the content industry in
Indonesia very well. It has also developed effective and nationwide distribution networks for
all its content. This allows Mizan Group to anticipate the business environment changes and to
predict the market trends as well—thereby increasing the opportunities for success.
Mizan Publika is the parent company of Mizan Group which function is to oversee all the subsidiary companies in the group. Controlling 7 publishers with more than 20 imprints which have published more than 14 thousand titles.
This is first company established under the banner of Mizan. Founded in Bandung, West Java, in 1983. At present, Mizan Pustaka is widely known as a publisher of high quality books on variety of important issues for Indonesians, with strength in fiction, health books, religion, and children’s books
Hamli never thought that his decision to accept a scolarship from the Dutch
government to continue his education was opposed by his parents. He had
hoped that his parents would support him wholeheartedly. However,
traditional Minang custom that bound him tightly turned down his ideals.
Hamli then decided to break the tradition, leaving his hometown to study in
other city. And when he met a charming lady of Priangan, a bitter choice had
to be taken. Hamli was willing to be “dumped” by custom and parents for the
sake of the love he had for this lady.
This semi-autobiographical novel was published post-humously.
Who would have thought that the great writer has such a touching
story of eternal love? With this novel, Marah Rusli once again
presents a valuable legacy to the body of Indonesian literature. The
manuscript was kept in secret until main characters in the story
have all passed away. It was only presented in 2013, more than 40
years after his death.
“A valuable resource to understand many social issues which
became the setting to most of literary works by Minangkabau
writers.”
—Sapardi Djoko Damono
Dilan is a highschool student with a quick charm and Milea is a
girl who recently moves to the school. Milea is taken by Dilan’s wit
and interesting ways of declaring his love: with a short letter to
the principal, a crossword puzzle, and so on. Dilan is so authentic,
different from all the other boys who tried to gain Milea’s attention.
However, Dilan was a well-known gangster boy, would Milea
accept his love?
Dilan is a love story of two highschool students set in Bandung
in the 1990’s. The wide appeal of this book among Indonesian
reader, is due to its overly simple tone, its humorist and realistic
approach to teenagers’ world. The author, Pidi Baiq, is also known
for his quick wit and humor that has captured thousands of loyal
fans in social media
Is it possible to feel love and hate so strongly
it immortalizes someone in your mind?
Gemina, a girl majoring in Visual Communication Design, likes to
spend her time in the bookstore, reading. One day, she met IgGy
(you read it right, the second G is in capital), the author of Runako
Trilogy, who was complaining because his books did not sell well.
Gemina’s life turned upside-down when she accepted IgGy’s offer
to review and ilustrate his books. She became entangled in IgGy’s
personal life, a complicated maze of family, fiance, and secrets
written in his notebooks.
In this maze, Gemina found something trapped in IgGy’s mind.
Something that turned IgGy into a self-centered person full of
hatred. Something that manifested in Runako Trilogy
The revival of vampires happens once in a couple years. No man
acknowledges this, and they will never know anyway. No one
knows the location either.
A month before the clans’ revival, vampires plan to terrorize human
beings, and no one can stop them except Archie. He is a junior high
school student, and he’d never thought he would bear such trouble
in his young age. Archie had never thought that tomorrow he must
stop the vampires’ revival to prevent more victims in his town. It
all begins with a mysterious girl who gives him a blood stone. She
reminds him, over and over again, to wear the stone around his
neck so that he can avoid those evils. According to the prophecy,
only one who manages to survive the war. Is it Archie?
Story for teenager, written by one of bestselling teenage book author. Nany was sent to a dormitory school by her father. She never thought that she will be treated unfairly by her parent. Halfheartedly live her life in the Erly Dormitory. On her first night there, she was frightened by her roommate who has the ability to read future events. She was very lucky to have another roommate, Shila, who can soothe her.They became best friends.Together they saved the dormitory from the terror of invisible creature and many other mysterious happenings at the dorm.
What is the difference between Barong and Rangda in Balinese myths? How to distinguish a ‘fake’ tiger from a real one? Why do Filipinos of ancient times make loud noises during a lunar eclipse? Is sleep paralysis condition caused by a demon sitting on a sleeping person and giving her nightmares? Find the answer in Mythical Creatures of Asia!
As believers, people accept religion as originated from God.
However, religion also takes the form as religion of human. That
is, as soon as it moves from the treasure of godhead to humanity
on earth. It means that human could not understand religion
unless within the boundaries of (a limited) human knowledge.
Understood against this background, a follower of religion should
easily be able to accept the fact that among the believers of the
same religion, there are so many differences of opinions.
Furthermore, religion is revealed by God for the wellbeing of men.
Therefore, it would be a mistake to develop an understanding of
religion which does not stem from human needs. Accordingly,
religion has to be interpreted in such a way that it supports the
attainment of human happiness. Without it, religion will lose its
relevance and felt as no longer having a value in human life.
This book discusses interpretations of religion and how
interpretations of religion can be attempted to respond real
human needs of our time.
This book is a successful endeavor in popularizing the otherwise
difficult topic of sufistic epistemology along a school of thought
called Isyraqiyya or Hikmah in which the experience of Sufism—
which is usually considered to be ineffable—is attempted to be
understood within the normal logical-propositional language.
The main thinker whose thoughts are analyzed in this book are
Mulla Shadra and Suhrawardi. In their thoughts, not only that the
sufistic experience is believed to be communicable, there also opens
a possibility of further investigation towards an understanding
of this particular experience as a source and method of acquiring
knowledge that fulfills the requirements of modern philosophy of
science.
The author of this book has a concern for positive Sufism and Islamic philosophy. This book is his effort to show salat (prayer) as an answer to the existential and intellectual needs of modern human life for happiness and enlightenment. Divided into two parts, the first part describes the nature and true meaning of salat, which is to bring out happiness as the consequences of its social commitment. The second part, the most important part of this book, is explanation and guidance from great mystics and philosophers about what and how the real salat is.
Al-Qur’an and Hadith teach the perfect Islamic character. However, a minority group among muslim people fond of displaying hateful writing to the tarnish of the face of Islam which is the grace for the whole universe. This book reminds us about the importance of tolerance and togetherness in diversity. Differences in ethnicity, religion, race, or intergroup, cannot be reasons for violence, denunciation, and hostility toward others. Through a review of the two main books on Islam and classical works, this book is important to be infused by anyone who wants peace.
Tasawuf is the inner aspect of Islamic spirituality. In the triangle scheme of islam-iman-ihsan, Sufism (tasawwuf) is a manifestation of ihsan. Sufism need to be positioned as a kind of paradigm or worldview, because nowadays religion is seen as unable to offer freshness to the spiritual thirst of mankind. Law-oriented and theological modes of religion tend to make religion difficult, masculine, and exclusive. With a paradigm that emphasizes love (mercy), Sufism is expected to offer a solution to the humanitarian crisis today which is characterized by a variety of violence, including violence in the name of religion which is increasing in various parts of the world.
People increasingly realize the importance of a holistic lifestyle
that is not only concerned with the material aspects, but also
emphasize the importance of spiritual life in achieving complete
health. However, in reality, most people are unable to integrate
both sides of life. The current paradigm of modern science still
unable to combine them together.
This book discusses a new discourse in spiritual health. The
author, a leading Indonesian neuroscience expert, explained
the developments of science, including the new discipline
of spiritual neuroscience, which show the close relationship
between spirituality, how the brain works, and health. This book
will show how brain works in religious life, ways to improve the
quality of spirituality, the role of the meaning of life to health, and
measures to achieve spiritual health.
“This is a remarkable book, it describes the spiritual health
that we are aware of, but did not notice. I recommend every
psychiatrist colleague to read it.”
—Sasanti Yuniar, Chairman of the Psychiatric Department,
Airlangga University, Surabaya
Is it true that science is incompatible with religion? Is Ashabul Kahfi in Al Quran just a story? What is the “seven skies” in Islam? What the pyramids in Egypt, the black hole, rainbow, or solar/ moon eclipse? The Earth-is it round or flat? Prof. Thomas Djamaluddin, with his interesting and fun writing style, based on his experiences and researches for many years in astronomy fields, invites us to read the signs of nature to get closer to Allah. To be the “ulul albab”, a person who always uses his/her logic and common sense, an intellectual who always reads the nature
“I only hear what my heart says and I’m not even sure whether it’s the voice of my conscience or it’s just my anxiety.” (page 127)
“Most of us often listen to our faint voices of conscious. Only
those who never get tired of searching for their inner-selves who
dare to follow their hearts.”
—Brigitta Isworo Laksmi, Kompas journalist
“The author of this book has the courage, attitude, and a firm
heart to go searching for the meaning of “harmony with the
nature”. There are not many young men who have the guts like
him. I learnt a lot from him. I learnt about ‘spiritual freedom’ from
him. Salute!”
—Muhammad Mukhlisin, activist at Perdamaian Lintas Agama,
Head of Sekolah Guru Kebhinekaan
“I wonder whether concerns toward Islam, which is clearly
described by Zaim in this book, is felt by many people—they’re
just afraid to express their concerns publicly. Exactly at this point
the book is an important read, at least to dare us to try looking for
the most honest response about our own faith.”
—Debra H Yatim, journalist, social activist in the field of women’s
empowerment, art, and culture.
“This is an exciting book for those who are interested in spiritual
activities. Zaim, the author, tells us about his unique life-journey.
We will see clearly that he is a very determined person and that’s
why he looks anti-mainstream and ready to take serious risks. As
an admirer of Gus Dur, he found real spirituality that brings love
without boundaries and peace for everyone.”
—Monk Dharmavimala, Deputy Head of Ekayana Buddhist
Centre
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, but many aspects of its economic history remain poorly understood. This book presents a concise and comprehensive survey of Indonesian economic history since the 17th centuries to the present, examining both the Dutch colonial era and the post-independence period, with more emphasis on the later. Written by an important figure involved in crucial decision making during several terms of Indonesian government, this book will be a valuable reference for researcher and students, and provide an excellent resource for case study materials. The presentation is accessible to both public and academic readers.
Marketing in Indonesia begins to show signs of movement
from the national market to emotional, even spiritual market.
If the rational consumer market buy goods or services by
rational considerations (eg, function and price), the emotional
market buy with emotional considerations (eg, personal taste,
prestige, self-image), while spiritual consumer market consider
the value (good-bad, halal-haram). This perhaps explains why
sharia market in Indonesia showed signs of rapid development,
with the highest profitability in the world.
However, Islamic banking in Indonesia has only reached 1.3
percent share of national banking industry total assets. In fact,
with a Muslim population of around 200 million in Indonesia,
sharia is still a very open market. Then, how to enlarge the
existing market share? The sharia marketing concept here is
offered as a solution, consisting of strategy, tactics, and value.
Sharia marketing strategy designed to win mind-share, sharia
marketing tactic designed to win market share, and sharia
marketing value engineered to win the heart share. With a
strong foundation and concepts with real case examples, this
book shows you how to implement a sharia marketing solution
to win banking market, insurance, and Islamic financial
institutions in Indonesia.
This book is written by an expert in homeopathy.
Homeopathy principle is “Let likes cure likes”. Everything is
mutually continuous in nature. So is the human body and
soul. When medical science began to separate physical
manifestation of body from mind and emotions, the ability
to treat many kinds of diseases was reduced. The author
urges us to return to holistic treatment that not only
eliminate the symptoms of a disease, but at the same time
eliminate the causes of pain itself. He takes us back to the
harmony of nature.
With a practical style, Tjok Gde Kerthyasa, a homeopath,
gives us insights, on how to achieve holistic health and use
natural plants and herbs around us to heal and nourish.
There are many people who get information about dental
problems from random sources, not from dentists. So most
probably they heard a lot of myths instead of facts. This book is
designed in a very simple narration, with drg. Nyeleneh’s style,
complete with illustrated pages dan exciting explanations so
that ordinary people will understand them easily.
There are some myths about teeth that are discussed in this
book, for example: is it true that tooth extraction causes
blindness? That fluoride can cause rotten teeth? That tooth
worm causes cavity?
We hope this book can enlighten anyone who wishes
to preserve this unique God’s gift so you can always eat
comfortably everytime. Because toothache is not always
caused by dental problems.
Yoga can result in a healthy body, a calm and clear mind,
and a peaceful heart. This practical book contains:
• A guide to yoga and relaxation
• Full yoga postures and steps
• Practice yoga for common health problem
Written by a yoga teacher who constantly learn and teach,
and hold workshops throughout Indonesia, this book
helps to can maintain and improve the balance, strength,
and flexibility of the body. And, to achieve unity of mind,
body, and soul.
Puji is not only delivered yoga passionately, but she also
carry us to an enlightenment.
—Maya Safira Muchtar, Holistic Health Practitioner
Ayurveda, www.layurveda.com
Very practical, simple, and clear. I got a clear
understanding and be more passionate about practice
yoga because I know the benefits of every movement.
Hopefully can also be felt by the yoga lovers.
—Maudy Koesnaedi, Artist, Presenter, Yoga Practitioner
Food combining is easy! It is easy to do, but not easy to
be right. The joy of doing it right will lead us to an easy
healthy life. We still get enough and delicious meal. We live
normally, sleep safe and sound. Even more, it gives us clear
map to live a healthy life style.
Some questions you might have: Avoid rice and supper?
change your supper with fruits? Avocado for breakfast? I’m
feeling not well, I stop FC for awhile? Food combining not
fit me?
Erikar Lebang, the food combining guru who have been
doing food combining for over than 15 years, gives you the
anwers in in this book.
Life is beautiful. Wake up in a chill morning, eat pleasantly,
we don’t find excuses to get mad; even when we mad, it is
easy to come to peace again. This is life, there is always has
reasons to smile and laugh. That is life when we can control
the stress. How? Easy ....
With Food Combining, we can still eat delicious food and
get satisfied, plus we can reach an ideal weight and avoid
various illness. With yoga, we can awaken our body and
soul.
This book is a guide to food combining healty method
written by an experienced practicer.
A book for everyone for pregnancy literacy to improve
the quality of the birthing process and the baby later ...
straighten out the wrong belief of gentle birth.
—dr. M. Nurhadi Rahman, Sp. OG.
Birthing is a very sacred process and will be remembered
for a lifetime as it is a highly transformational process for
a woman, changes her status and role to being a mother.
Creating a positive birth experience is a good starting
key to the future. Since every birth is unique, you need to
prepare it carefully. This book, written by a professional
midwife with many years of experience, guide you to
create a gentle birth process, describes everything for a
tender, comfortable, and minimal trauma birthing.
• Prepare yourself from the beginning
• Preparing birth supporters: spouses, extended families,
medical supporters
• Adjust to the physical state of the mother
• Establish new perspectives in birthing
• Waiting for the birth comfortably and gently.
Topics covered:
• Gentle Birth Balance Action
• Tools for Healing Trauma: Hypnobirthing & Meditation
• A Healthy and Conscious Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Yoga Guide
Do not rush to say a child is weak, stupid, and incapable.
Apparently, every human being has many tendencies
of intelligence, not just one or two. Every child has
the potential to be intelligent in language/linguistics,
intelligent at figures, intelligent at pictures, intelligent at
motion, sociable mingling, self-smart, intelligent at music,
and intelligent at nature. Intelligence can not be assessed
from any test tool. But, it can be known from the child’s
habits that comes from two things: how the child is used
to be creative and how the child is accustomed to solving
his own problems.
This practical book presents tips and ways for parents,
teachers, and students to:
• Know the learning style that matches the tendency of
intelligences.
• Know the potential for intelligence and hidden talents
of the children that can be developed.
• Knowing ways and patterns of communication
approach to the children.
• Can be done anywhere: home, school, class, or wider
environment.
• A base for Teaacher does “grouping” or individual
student approach.
• Class mapping--do class divisions in schools with
parallel classes.
• To choose teaching methods that are appropriate to
student learning styles.
• Design a teaching methods in RPP.
• Find appropriate teaching methods for multiple classes.
In this book, Munif Chatib describes the concepts, methods,
and examples on how to become a teacher of human, a
true teacher, a teacher who is loved by the students, and
a professional teacher who can run the School of Human.
Based on years of experience in education, the author
reveals many interesting topics:
- Building teachers’ professionalism
- Time management solutions for teachers
- Designing teacher training program
- Exploring students’ abilities
“Important and valuable guide for educators.”
—Bobbi DePorter, President of Quantum Learning
Networks/SuperCamp, author of Quantum Learning and
Teaching
“Munif Chatib did an excellent job, remarkably, to change
the paradigm of teachers and parents in the learning.”
—Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., an expert on multiple
intelligences
What do you have to do to be a good leader?How do you balance
between business goals and developing your subordinates?
How do you develop your stubborn subordinates? How do you
motivate your subordinates who don’t look enthusiastic anymore?
How do you prepare a team to face the unpredictable future?
In this book, the author shares his tips to develop your careers in
different ways. In this sequel book, the author unveiled the secrets
and tips on how to build a solid team, which are:
• From Peers to Boss
• Leading Millenial Generation
• Recruitng Team Members: Do You Need the Best?
• Leading Your Team in Uncertainty Situations
• Communicating the Changes in Business
• Can a Start-Up Leader Continues to be Succeed When His
Business is Getting Bigger?
• Face the VUCA with VUCA
• The Road to Be a CEO
Acting as a substitute jury for the 8th Pyongyang
International Film Festival in 2002, it was not the films
at the festival that attracted the attention of the author,
but the City of Pyongyang itself. Pyongyang the capital
of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the only
communist country orthodox still left on earth, more
commonly known as North Korea.
The author observed the city and various human behavior in
it during a stint of 17 days in Pyongyang, produced records
in the form of photographs, which can only be obtained by
manipulating a variety of restrictions. This book does not
discuss political views, but sketch of memories of someone
from a country like Indonesia, which after 10 years still
cannot believe the role of the state in an effort to fill the head
of its citizens.
Virtue education is an important teaching tool to help grow a sensible and well-behaved generation. This series aims to instill positive characters in children. The stories are based on everyday life situation,- so children can easily relate them to their daily activities. Some titles also include moral values, basic Islamic devotional activities and akhlaq al-karimah.
My First Quran Story follows the Prophets’ stories which are taken from the Quran. Compared to other books about the Prophets, this book is unique because it is narrated by the animals as the point of view character in the story: crow, dove, camel, wolf, ants, elephant, and many others. With amazing illustrations, this book is perfect to read to children as their first introduction to the stories in the Quran.
A complete introduction to Islam for children. The book covers all basic teaching and elementary knowledge about the religion, with main purposes to cultivate faith, completed with side stories from the history of Islam and exemplary figures
My First Quranic Words introduces children about basic terms in Al-Quran including animals, fruits, vegetables, natures, and body’s parts. With surah and verse information as well fascinating illustrations, this book can be a medium for children since early age to comprehend Al-Quran in a fun way.
Abdullah was surprised! Two men in white clothes ripped apart young Muhammad’s chest! Abdullah instantly called his parent to see Muhammad. When Muhammad grew up, he saw Quraisy tribes in quarrel. Chaos cannot be avoided, because none of them giving up, until Prophet Muhammad came. Guess what Prophet Muhammad did to solve the chaos?
Prophet Muhammad was born from the lineage of Prophet Ibrahim. His grandfather, Abdul Muththalib was commanded to protect Ka’bah from the Elephant Troops. At that time, Makkah was surrounded by lights. A star has shine so bright that everyone was amazed. Suddenly, the earth started shaking. It destroyed statues of idols. A phenomenon is happening!
Oppresion from the Quraisy tribes cannot stop Prophet Muhammad’s attempt in spreading Allah’s revelations. It even makes more people believe in Islam. At that moment, Prophet Muhammad not only got challenges from Quraisy tribe but also lost all his beloved family. His beloved wife and uncle passed away. But then, Prophet Muhamm
Pelangi Mizan publishes multivolume story-book sets, distributed through direct selling channels. All of Pelangi Mizan books are based on concepts of Life Long Learning and enriched with supporting features such as games, e-pen, and multimedia.
Halo Balita is a series of book aiming at teaching kids
important skills and values they need to know as
they grow up. Each book in the series presents stories based on daily
activities of a child, so they can
easily relate.
This Juz’ Amma is delivered with a unique concept. Contains explanations about verses, colorized khat to distinguish its tajweed rules, and full-color illustrations. Kids will surely be more excited to read it. The illustrations are very suitable for kids. It will be easier for them to understand the meaning of the surahs by looking at each picture. This book is good for teachers and parents to guide kids in memorizing surahs and tajweed rules.
Sali and Saliha really want to perform hajj. It sounds fun and exciting. Although performing hajj won’t be easy, they want to learn. What will people do when performing hajj? Let’s read the book to find out!
Noura publishes a broad range of books: children’s, fiction, nonfiction and religion. Its list of prominent Indonesian authors include SEA Write Award winners Budi Darma and Seno Gumira Ajidarma. Noura’s books have also been published overseas in the UK, Malaysia and Singapore. In regards to international authors, Noura publishes the works of A.A. Milne, Roald Dahl, Paula Hawkins and Fredrik Backman.
There’s a woman who chooses violence.
There’s a discovery of a field of massacres.
There’s a story about the future of rape.
There’s a person being tortured, who turns out to be wrongly
targetted.
There are many people, can’t decide on a leader to elect.
There’s a corrupt person, his nose grows.
There’s a dead body missing, because of the flood.
There’s a sack found, contains the dead body of a thug.
There’s a fruit of hereditary sin, hugely sold out.
There’s a conversation between shoes, musing about faithfulness.
There’s an unemployed husband, whose hobby is taking afternoon
naps.
There’s a flower shop courier, flirting with a maid.
They live in Sukab’s World, which is our world too.
But who is Sukab?
***
Originally published in 2004, the short stories in this book are Seno’s observation and criticism about things that occur in Indonesian society, told using the medium of the character of Sukab. Sukab takes various forms throughout the stories. He can be a man who steals someone else’s wife, an unfaithful husband, someone reporting a case, or even a fruit seller. He can be the main character in one story and a cameo in others
• Classic Indonesian literary short story collection.
• Award-winning author, including SEA-Write Award (Thailand).
• This new edition is currently on its third print run.
• English sample available.
Since its first publication in 1980, the seven stories collected in The
People of
Bloomington anthology has successfully dazzled readers across generations
through the issues it brings up—human’s deepest emotions.
Human, with all their life dynamics, are told through a first person point
of view—digging deep into the characters’ feelings. The stories may seem
simple, yet it shows a different side to a dark and complex real life. In an
unusual way, Budi Darma reveals conflicts between human we normally face
in our everyday life—prejudice, loneliness, envy.
“This is not only one of the most important short story collections, but
also, in its
own way, paved the new way for Indonesian literature. And, as an esteemed
work,
it is very tempting to imitate it, even though it would be almost
impossible to do so.”
—Eka Kurniawan, author of 2016 Man Booker Prize-Longlisted Man Tiger
“A charming narrative skill from beginning to end.”
—Goenawan Mohamad, Author and board member of Komunitas
Salihara arts centre’s curators
“How dangerous autumn is. When the flowers bloom, the human heart
blossoms too and it becomes a lush land where love grows.”
This book is the complete manuscript of Bondan Winarno’s career
as a short story author. There are twenty-five short stories compiled
here, written from 1980 to 2004. All of which have been published
in various mass media and most of them have won writing contests.
Love, sadness, pain and loneliness are presented in these stories,
written in simple yet beautiful language. All of them are the
portraits of the romance of human life from around the world in
diverse settings. History may change, but the splatters of beauty
will eternally cross through generations. These short stories are an
interlude of musings for readers to break free from the worldly noise
for a while. The stories will also whet your emotions.
Reading this book is like tracing Bondan Winarno’s steps in
Indonesian literature, as well as reaffirming his position as a master
storyteller.
“I shall not marry.
I can be by myself.
I can stand on my own without a man beside me.”
She’s just a primary school graduate—how can she be so bold as to
denounce marriage? Defying tradition, she also has a perspective
on the world that’s far more advanced for young women of her
time. Furious to see injustice, her rebel is like a weapon that even
draws the attention of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
To understand Kartini is to dive into her pain when she has to
witness her own mother Ngasirah being thrown out of the main
house. How painful it is to be forced to call her mother Yu, just like
calling a maid. Comprehending her ache to see her sister Kardinah
suffer being in a polygamous marriage; witnessing how women
suffer even more after they get married. While on the other side,
she also has to face vile politicians with their brutal betrayals.
What a life she has, even when Kartini in the end finds the only thing
she truly desires, “I yearn for the highest title, as the servant of Allah.”
There’s a brutal hostage situation in a village in Papua. There are
five victims—Indonesian, Australian and French citizens. All fingers
point at the Free Papua Movement but they deny it. They insist that
they haven’t used such extreme ways in a long time, for the sake of
the fight to free West Papua.
Then who’s the mastermind behind it? The Indonesian National
Armed Forces is reluctant to take a guess for too long. The AntiTerrorist
Unit of The Special Forces Group under the leadership of
Colonel Larung Nusa is immediately being dispatched to the Land
of Cendrawasih. However, unfortunately it takes more victims, both
in the hostage’s side and the Special Forces’s. One of the members
is even declared mysteriously missing in the Papua jungle. Colonel
Nusa starts to realize that his enemy is more than just an Free Papua
Movement militia, but a special force army like him
Winner of Scarlet Pen Awards 2020:
•Best Novel
•Best Crime Drama & Thriller
•Author of the Year (Chandra Bientang)
Three homeless youths are found dead, hung on the edge of a flyover in Jatinegara, East Jakarta. Then another body is discovered—this time with a utility pole wire tied around his neck. The police starts an investigation, albeit reluctantly. They have the same thought: They’re just homeless kids. Good riddance! It’s as if someone is determined to clean up the streets of Jakarta in order to reduce the city’s many complicated problems. But do those kids really deserve to die? Even if they did, is this the right way to get rid of them? And who’s the psychopath behind this madness?
Scarlet Pen Awards 2020 nominee for:
•Best Psychological Thriller
•Best Novel
•Author of the Year (Eva Sri Rahayu)
Three best friends—Isvara, Afreen and Calya—become famous after a video of them fainting and pretending to be their PE teacher’s bullying victims has gone viral. Their lives change overnight because of their popularity. They find a new game now: upload things on social media that will earn netizens’ sympathy. Soon the game becomes more intense. Becoming a victim of violence, being stalked, tortured by their own parents. They play all kinds of scenarios. When the plot reaches its climex, they realize one thing: netizens want something dramatic. A tragic ending. How far are they willing to go for a social media spotlight?
•Winner of Scarlet Pen Awards 2020
for Best Psychological Thriller.
•Scarlet Pen Awards 2020 nominee for Best Novel
and Author of the Year (Ruwi Meita)
Carmine Dunne used to be an actress. Her pretty face and nice figure was every teenage girl’s dream, and she became their idol. Now, at almost 34, she’s just a housewife and a mother of four kids. Carmine no longer has time for herself. Her current appearance is far from her past days as a glamour actress. Bilah is a police who loves hunting, catching the bad guys. That dawn he’s requested to come to an elite residence. Turns out former actress Carmine Dunne is found unconscious in her house. Someone hit her head with an empty bottle. And the hunting begins.
Scarlet Pen Awards 2020 nominee
for Best Psychological Thriller.
18-year-old Ve finds her mom leaving her and her dad for the man she’s having an affair with. Ve’s dad decides to take Ve to his mother’s who lives in a village so he can calm himself down. Turns out Ve’s grandmother is not the person she thought she was. Ve finds out that her grandmother and the other villagers are part of a cult founded by ‘Father’. Father was Ve’s great-grandfather, the dad of Ve’s grandmother. Father believes that women shall always be inferior to men and children must submit to their parents.The house and the village immediately become a prison and hell for Ve. The clock is ticking and Ve needs to find a way out of there.
Ruby has everything. Rajata, a wealthy, loving husband. Gendhis, a beautiful baby who compliments their happiness. Life feels so perfect for Ruby, except for one thing: her past. Ruby just wants her baby to be calm and stop crying. Instead, people think she’s crazy and unfit to raise Gendhis. When in fact, the only unstable person in the family is her own mother. After Gendhis is taken from her, Ruby can’t trust anyone. Not her husband Rajata, her mother-in-law Alana, not even her childhood nanny Auntie Ka. She has to get Gendhis back and proves that she’s capable to be a mother. Ruby keeps tracing her past that’s not only dark, but also bloody red. In doing so, she keeps whispering one question: Who’s to decide the measure of a mother for her own child?
“When you say hello, are you ready to say goodbye?”
In this book, Ditta writes poems and short proses in English and
Indonesian. The texts in this book are accompanied with cute
illustrations in calming pastel colors. Each writing in this book contains
stories of daily life that readers can relate with. The poems and proses
in this book are about encounters and farewells, just like the title
of this book, and how the author sees it through various points of view.
The themes are divided into Encounter, Rain, Caffeine, Late Afternoon,
Destination, Home, Paradox and Heliocentric.
There are five men in November Ralin’s past and all of them leaves
traces of pain and happy memories. Fredio: her first love in high school
who was sweet and kind. Laksamana: the handsome former boss who
was cold and complicated. Dioffan: her 3-AM online gaming partner
who became her rebound. Cloud: the mysterious mixed-race best
friend. Lastly, there’s Sebastian Bara, the most beautiful trauma who
changed her life.
November wants to forget, but instead she keeps remembering.
On a rainy night, having caught the flu and alone in her apartment,
November traces her past memories and gets lost in them.
“Inhale only Love.” -Rumi
There is almost nothing else, apart from love, that we can convey
when we talk about Rumi. His life story, all of it, is about Love.
Love towards God and love towards humans, the lovers of God.
Therefore, for Rumi, life is actually all about reaching for such
pure loves. Love at its finest. Without it, both life and death
will only signify destruction, when the latter should signify our
return to our own Ocean of Unlimited Resource—our primordial
Longing. Because for lovers, our physical death actually is only
the sign of the beginning of life. Rumi indeed often calls love as
“our life (Spring)”.
Continuing on Learning to Live from Rumi, and still containing his
pieces of enlightening and soul-soothing poems, this Devouring
Rumi’s Love book particularly gives attention to Rumi’s musings
on love, apart from still sharing the sufi poet’s advices on
reaching for a life that can offer true happiness.
Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) is a Persian sufi poet, one of those who represent the top of Islamic literature treasures. The “saint” from East—predicted by Fariduddin Attar to be a distinguished figure who would ignite the passionate flame of divinity throughout the world ever since he was a boy—described by Unesco as “a humanist, philosopher and prominent poet who belongs to all mankind”. His name is eternally attached in the hearts of many people all over the world, regardless of their religion due to gleaming of his poems and their meanings that pierce through our consciousness.
There hasn’t been any book that discusses the thoughts of Syaikh
al-Akbar Ibn ‘Arabi in a relatively systematic and comprehensive
way in Indonesian. This book is an introduction to the thinkings of
this ‘Ârif that are as deep and vast as the ocean.
Apart from getting the general ideas that are relatively easier to
understand, complete, profound and accurate, readers will also
be able to enjoy the “daily Ibn ‘Arabi” menu served in the book.
Pearls of wisdom that enlighten the mind and soul are scattered
everywhere, guiding us to the understanding of various mysteries
of our lives.
The title of The Universe of Love refers to the central point of Ibn
‘Arabi’s thoughts on love as the subject of understanding about
Islam in all of its aspects, as well as being the context of the whole
discussion in this book.
The Sufi’s possession is not only ink and letters,
but a heart white as snow.
The scholar’s possession is pen-marks.
What is the Sufi’s possession?
Foot-marks.
Rumi is not an ‘irfaan author like Ibn ‘Arabi—who writes many
volumes of books. Rumi’s main work is Masnavi, a collection
of poems, from which the quotes in this book are taken from.
However, it is exactly due to the efficiency of the medium of poetry
that Rumi is able to express what are said in the many volumes of
books of an ‘arif like Ibn ‘Arabi, into poems that are relatively much
shorter.
In this book, Haidar Bagir explains the principles of tasawwuf
in concise, accessible and systematic way through the beauty
of Rumi’s poems
Schools in their current form can’t entirely be replaced, although
there are actually still many basic mistakes about schools that
need to be corrected, both conceptual and practical. For instance,
ambiguity on the purpose of education, misunderstanding on the
essence of humanity as the subject of education, the vagueness
surrounding the nature of learning process and lack of proper
educating methods. Therefore, we can only hope that school
will become more suitable with how an education institution on
mankind is supposed to run if we continually criticizing it.
That’s the only way, with all its limitations, that today’s schools can
be restored as much as possible as a place to educate its pupils
and turn them into independent human beings who are able to
maintain or even develop their spirituality to the best of their
ability; who are able to reach happiness for their ability to control
themselves, and to give as big a positive contribution as possible
for their community.
Therefore, readers shall read the book in this context.
•More than 51,000 copies sold
•Currently on its 23'print run
(original edition published in 2005)
Death is a definite thing for humans. However, talking about
mortality causes deep sadness and denial inside our soul, because
of the realization and belief that when our time comes, gone are
everything and everyone we love in our lives. It triggers a rejection
in ourselves—none of us is looking forward to die. Each and every
one of us is willing to try everything to cheat death.
In this national bestselling book, Komaruddin Hidayat makes all
those harrowing shadows of death vanished. He can prove that,
in fact, death is a sacred, beautiful thing. Understanding the truth
about death can make us more optimistic.
“If one identifies self with material manifestations then be prepared
to be disappointed and bruised. When other people compliment
his car, he’ll feel complimented too. But when his car crashes and is
dented, so will himself. As if his car and himself are one.”
That illustrates how fragile material identities are when they are
not propped up by a happy mindset. Yes, mindset. Not merely
knowledge on happiness that’s easily forgotten, the points of
happy mindset are:
• Love your heart (divinity soul), the source of gratefulness
and love towards God that will always result in a passion for
life, endurance and hope. It is this strength that will defeat
many life fluctuations, so that physical things won’t affect our
happiness at all.
• Take care and love the gift of your body with medically good
and halal food, so that it is able to prop and support the health
of the souls that grow inside it.
These are the results of Prof. Dr. Komaruddin Hidayat’s experience
and musings on the true identities of human beings, on the
viruses that destruct happiness and eventually on the mindset of
happiness.
Humans, the masterpiece of creation in the whole universe, are
created with reason incorporated in them—by which humans
are expected to fulfill the purpose of their creation: “I created
everything for you, and you for Me” (Hadith Qudsi).
However, do humans always realise the noble purpose of their
creation? Or are they more often trapped in the blind spot that
only make them running in circles and finally caught in their own
life prison? Prominent sufi Jalaluddin Rumi cites this condition in
his poem:
for a long time you’ve been trapped in a small pool
when I’ve been here, a pouring ocean
come, reunite with Me
leave all worldly foolishness,
come with Me.
In this book, Prof. Komaruddin Hidayat tries to explain all the
Prisons of Life that shackle us from reaching true happiness, which
is none other than the purpose of the creation of us—a devotion
towards Him.
”For more than 14 centuries, the order to do Tahajjud and
its
advantages have been taught from generation to generation.
Both the Quran and the Hadith states the great power of Tahajjud
prayer for our soul. As time goes by, various analyses about the
advantages of Tahajjud prayer have started to emerge, including
this book which discusses the subject from medical
and academic points of view.”
—Prof. Dr. Komaruddin Hidayat
Bestselling author of Psikologi Kematian (The Psychology
of Death)
”This book is an integration of science and religion.
It scientifically proves the ability of Tahajjud prayer to improve
our immunity system.”
—Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Dadang Hawari
Psychiatrist
“This discovery is relatively new in the medical field. Even more
special, in Airlangga University, Sholeh is the only ‘outsider’ who
successfully receives a Ph.D.”
—Suara Hidayatullah Magazine
“This book makes our scientists realise that Islam is holistic.
The figure of Avicenne—a doctor, philosopher, and sufi
—is alive again through this book. Tahajjud is an empirical,
physical, emotional, and spiritual therapy.”
—Dr. Asep Usman Ismail
Tasawwuf lecturer at UIN Jakarta
Wildan Mukhallad, a star student at Al-Azhar University in Cairo is
suddenly missing. There isn’t any information at all and no one can
contact him. Then, it is said that Wildan has died committing suicide
bombing after joining the ISIS. It happens not only to Wildan. There
are several star Indonesian students spread in various top overseas
universities who are also encouraged to join the ISIS.
This comic book tells the story of Indonesian students who join
the ISIS in Syria. Adapted from the author’s own Jihad Selfie
documentary, it explains the background and reasons why those
students decide to join and are willing to die for ISIS. The author
also explains a number of Radical Islamist groups in Indonesia and
their intentions.
Noor Huda and Fadlullah Hasan started to study at Ngruki Islamic Boarding School at a very young age. Since then, many years have gone by before fate finally reunites them. This time, Noor Huda as a journalist, whereas Fadlullah Hasan is a criminal arrested for terrorism allegations. What will actually happen when two Islamic school students use their knowledge in their own ways? Noor Huda tells the story about him and Fadlullah Hasan with empathy and sympathy, leaving us to contemplate about terrorism, jihad, Islam and the meaning of friendship.
“A narrative style like Akira Kurosawa’s famous film Rashomon
makes this book a compelling read. Noor Huda also reminds us
that in each act of violence, there will be victims
in all parties involved.”
—Riri Riza, movie director
“A deep journalistic investigation as well as a very personal
account of someone who chose the path of terrorism in the name
of Islam. Little did he know that such act disrupts peace and
causes many children to live as an orphan, physically and socially.”
—A. Fuadi, author of The Land of 5 Towers
Don’t enter a system that makes you want to give vent to
your
emotions. Instead, choose to be around close friends who
encourage you to control yourself. Because Islam is about
controlling, not releasing. We need to know when to charge ahead
in life and when to step on the brakes.
***
Cak Nun is the keeper of the Al Kautsar Lake. He lets anyone he
meets to wash their spiritual body and relieve their inner thirst.
He accompanies us to take a little break from all the complications
and serves simplicity. In this book, Cak Nun delivers divine news
in a grounded language, much like his everyday life.
—Candra Malik, Sufi Humanist
In this series, siblings Naura and Nabil teach young readers simple Islamic phrases. They also encourage your kids to say polite words, do good deeds and be independent. In addition, they will teach kids about feelings and emotions. Therefore, this series will help parents to develop their children’s interpersonal, emotional, social and spiritual intelligences. There are 60 titles in this series in total..
Can you imagine how big Prophet Nūh’s ark is?
Or how amazing Prophet Mūsā is for being able to split
the sea.
Or the extraordinary Prophet Sulaymān who understands
animal languages!
Follow the wonderful stories of the 25 prophets
and messengers in Islam! You will also find interesting
stories about:
- Prophet Yunus who gets swallowed by a giant fish,
- Prophet Ibrahim who can’t be burnt,
- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who splits the moon,
- And many more!
Read the book with your mom and dad. Inshallah, it will make
you love Allah and His messengers even more.
How wonderful and noble Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)is. He possesses many miracles, including abilities to split the moon and talk to a deer. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also has many honorable characters, such as visiting a person who often does horrible things to him when he falls ill. The prophet is also honest when he trades. Inshallah, this book will inspire you to follow the steps of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and love Allah SWT even more.
Home of bestselling local authors such as Andrea Hirata, Dewi Lestari, Trinity and others. Bentang Pustaka is also strong with its traveling book, and also widely known as a literary book publisher.
Published in 51 countries
Winner of New York Book Festival
2013 general fiction category
Adapted to Movie
An inspiring, record-breaking bestseller—and a modern-day fairy tale Published in Indonesia in 2005, The Rainbow Troops, Andrea Hirata’s autobiographical debut novel, sold more than five million copies, shattering records. Now it promises to captivate audiences around the globe. Ikal is a student at the poorest village school on the Indonesian island of Belitong, where graduating from sixth grade is considered remarkable. His school is under constant threat of closure. Ikal and his friends—a group nicknamed the Rainbow Troops—face threats from every angle: skeptical government officials, greedy corporations, deepening poverty, crumbling infrastructure, and their own low self-confidence. But the students also have hope, which comes in the form of two extraordinary teachers, and Ikal’s education in and out of the classroom is an uplifting one. We root for him as he defies the island’s tin mine officials. We meet his first love, the unseen girl who sells chalk from behind a shop screen, whose pretty hands capture Ikal’s heart. We cheer for Lintang, the class’s barefoot math genius, as he beats the students of the mining corporation’s school in an academic challenge. Above all, we gain an intimate acquaintance with the customs and people of the world’s largest Muslim society. This is classic a storytelling in the spirit of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner: an engrossing depiction of a milieu we have never encountered before, bursting with charm and verve.
Alright, Pal. Let me tell you about my battle against a pomegranate
tree in my backyard and how it got me arrested.
I really hate that tree. I mean, just take a look at it! That tree looks
like it’s being cursed. The trunk is bumpy, the branches are droop,
the twigs are awkward, the bark is wrinkled, the leaves are tangled.
Every Thursday night the crows are crying on top of it, calling the
reaper. I don’t want to get any closer around that tree because I
know it is inhabited by ghost.
In this novel, Andrea will make us laugh out loud with the
stories of innocent Melayu people in the heartland of Belitong,
sob with the sad love story, or amazed with their extraordinary
intrigues. We will find imperfect people, but also find the wisdom
in them.
Awards: IKAPI Book
of The Year 2018
From an ancient perchament, Raras Prayagung
found out that Puspa Karsa
wasn’t just a tale. It is a real plant hidden in a secret place. Her
obsession
to hunt Puspa Karsa—a magical flower which possesed a will-control ability
and could only be identified by it’s smell—brought her together with Jati
Wesi.
Jati has an incredibly sharp sense of smell. He grew up in Bantar Gebang
landfill. People called him as The Rat’s Nose. He did various jobs to
survive,
but one he really proud of was making perfume.
Raras interested in Jati’s skill. She hired him in her company, and let him
into
her personal life. Then Jati met Tanaya Suma, Raras’ only daughter who had
the same ability as him. He then was involved with Prayagung familiy and
Puspa Karsa, and found more secrets; about himself and the past he never
knew.
Her name is Kugy. She’s a dreamer and quite messy little girl. But she told
beautiful fairy tales. Keenan had never met a human that weird
before.
His name is Keenan. Clever, artistic, and full of surprises. His hands
created
wondrous paintings. Kugy had never met a human that magical before.
And now they faced mysteries and obstacles together. Would the fairy tales
and the paintings unite? Would their hearts and dreams meet?
What is a soulmate? Perhaps you often wonder about it.
Perhaps your imagination of your soulmate is quite simple: you’re
dreaming that there is someone out there, in a beach, waiting for
you to sail together. But in the same time, you hesitate and all you
could do is just waiting, hoping that person would build the boat,
row the paddle, and set the compass to pick you up. Yet, the sea, the
waves, and everything inside it had always been an unpredictable
mystery, hasn’t it?
Someone you thought to be your soulmate perhaps was only a
medium, or a distracter from your real soulmate. Then to whom
should we moor our anchor? Where should we direct our compass?
When we should challenge our fate, hand lines, and astrological
sign? This is a story about a man and a woman who decided to
sail—far before they understood fear, far before they could read
direction or guess the weather, even further before they were made
busy with the questions about time, destiny, love, and match itself.
Winner of Jakarta Art Council
Novel Competition 2014
Rolling Stones Indonesia Best
book of 2015
Grew up in the modern Islamic family (Muhammadiyah) doesn’t
stop Miftahul Abrar to love Nurul Fauzia whose background is
from traditional Islamic family (Nahdlatul Ulama). But having the
same faith doesn’t make everything easy for them. Their cultural
difference is like a broken bridge that keep them away from each
other, the same bridge that keep them away from their sweet
wedding plan.
Their relationship is stuck between lust and religious norms. When
they must fight for their love, Mif and Fauzia found a little secret
which has been burried by thousands prejudices. They must
choose either to believe in the power of love or simply accept their
differences.
In this series, we follow a Persian man named Kashva. He was interested in tracing the life story of Prophet Mohammad. The first book, Muhammad: The Rain Bearer, told us the story of Muhammad, his childhood, his prophecy, and his journey spreading Islam. The second book, Muhammad: The Rain Speller, narrates his friend and followers. The third book, Muhammad: The Rain Heir, told the story of Islamic conquests. This Indonesian bestselling series will not only show us the life of Prophet Muhammad, but also the courage and braveness of the earliest Muslims.
Devoting his life to The King of Maespati, Arjuna Sasrabahu, was
Sumantri’s big dream. Though the road to the kingdom was full
of obstacles, he didn’t care at all. He must reach the Maespati
kingdom. Nothing could stop him.
Touched by his will, King Arjuna ordered Sumantri to bring Dewi
Citrawati, the princess of Magada. It was a very hard duty. King
Arjuna was not the only man who wanted her to be his wife. There
were many kings and warriors who desired to marry her. To prove
their love and capability, the King of Magada held a contest and
the winner could marry Dewi Citrawati.
Sumantri did his duty very well to show his loyalty to King Arjuna.
But, in his journey back to king Arjuna Sasrabahu with the beautiful
princess, unexpected things happened. It was. And it was the same
love so blinding, that he sent a duel challenge to his own king. Now
Sumantri and King Arjuna met to fight their love for Dewi Citrawati.
From a girl—to become a woman—and then a mom.
This journey of transformation often pictured as such a beautiful
metamorphosis. But is it as beautiful as they always says to be?
Elvina Lim Kusumo and other mommies from Indonesia
Montessori Club share their exciting journeys on becoming a
mother. No sugar-coating, these moms tell the ups and downs
on living with the title, bearing the responsibility, to make a
decision in a lifetime. It’s not about being a perfect mom who
does everything perfectly. It’s about the things that will make us
happy as a mom.
Real Mom, Real Journey. A book which always reminds us to be
grateful and happy.
Because, happy mom raise happy kids.
Montessori is probably the most well known parenthing method right now. However, some family still has tradition and values that goes through generation but cannot be found in the popular parenting method. This realisation came to Zahra Zahira’s mind as she is working as Montessori practitioner who comes from moslem family. Thus, she made lesson plan activity inspired by montessori philosophy and curriculum. She explores 7 areas of montessori: islamic studies, practical life, sensorial, language, Mmathematics, art and craft. She gives tips and tricks on using the common objects around us to do the montessori activity. This book will help moslem parents to apply montessori and introduce islamic values to their children at home, at the same time.
As parents, we always want the best for our children. We want
them to grow up happily, become the smart and strong-willed
person. But parenting is not such an easy job.
Here, Vidya Dwina Paramita will answer every parenting
questions through Montessori Method. She will show you how
this over-century-year-old parenting method is still relevant
in this modern era.
This books explores the 5 areas of Montessori, complete with
activity ideas using Montessori materials, and tips on choosing
best school for early education.
“Welcome to the jungle!”
When i finally gave birth to my first son, my friends told me
that. Sounds funny at first, but after going through the process,
it is apparently pretty scary.
Becoming a mother is a huge deal, but it is actually the
accumulation of daily struggles and achievements. Those daily
stuffs are stuffs which I put into this Mothers Union Comic.
Hopefully this comic can be a little help, so the mothers would not
feel alone in this struggle. Iwant to tell that it is okay for a mom
to feel tired, to fail in diet, to looks silly sometimes, and all those
imperfect things. Because there’s no way to be a perfect mother. But
there are so many many ways to be a fun(ny) one! :)
Love,
Puty Puar
(Mom, blogger, illustrator, and creator @byputy)
Guilty as charged.
I am one of those people who adore witty quotes and phrases.
I love being reminded by simple truths.
I love how short statements can strike
a chord in our minds and move us to do something.
This book is a compilation of my experiences, thoughts,
and conversations with myself on love, dreams, and life.
All throughout this book, I curated takeaways—things
that I want to be reminded of in
the future.
Saving it for all my tomorrows.
If anything I write here can make you smile—or think,
then I’ve done what I wanted through writing this book.
Love,
Maudy
My mother is french and my father is indonesian. Although I spend
more time in Indonesia, I was raised with both cultures. This book
is my own version of Dictionary of Taste quintessence, Sarah Diorita
Candra.
Through Lokaloka (Bistro) Kitchen Lab, I keep finding the delicacy
and benefit from healthy and nutricious homemade cooking. I
studied local ingredients, various recipes, and put it into my taste
dictionary.
Through cooking, I create memories. Just like our favorite song
which brings us through memory lane.
Through family, I nourish my soul. So I will not only talk about
cooking from A to Z, but also will share many things about my role
as a daughter, a mother, a wife, and a “Cheffe” with my perspective
towards the daily challenge in this global and digital era.
Bon Appétit!
Happiness Is Homemade is a charmingly illustrated book, especially
made to prevent us from stressing over this crowded modern world.
A blogger, illustrator, and doodle artist—Puty Puar shares her
simplest yet deepest thought about life. What is happiness? Where
do we find it? Puty tried to picture it; that happiness isn’t a matter
of size; big or small, near or far, alone or together. The book offers a
bunch of inspirations and some sources of happiness:
• Giving a sincere comment and accepting one
• Unexpectedly finding money forgotten inside your pocket
• Getting home on time, just before the rain started
• Deleting messages you thought you’ll never let go
• And not pretending to love or understand something—that is so
not us, just to impress others
Eventually, happiness is indeed inside our heart. And home is
wherever out heart is, and happiness is homemade.
Wahyu Aditya and his wife, Arie, are known as powerful duo who maintain Hellomotion, a studio and event organizer which focuses on creative activities, design, and education. Their life seems perfect in a glance: a harmony relationship, a company that is currently shining, and two adorable kids. Aren’t they family goals? Of course it’s not easy to embrace it all, just as what they tell us through each perspective in this book.
This is Rudy’s journey on becoming B.J. Habibie.
A compilation of B.J. Habibie’s untold stories. On how his fear
of aircraft on the second world war triggered him to build an
aircraft industry for Indonesia started. Also his backstreet love story
before he finally met Ainun, his true love.
Rudy was loyal to his aim. He was loyal to his love. We will follow
the journey on how B.J. Habibie come from his parents’ big vision,
his family’ sacrifice, his friends’ supports, and his biggest inspiration:
Indonesia.
We know Gen X, Gen Y, or Gen Z. Currently, emerges
a new term: Gen M or Generation Moslem, referring
to moslem consumers. They are righteus, modern,
concerning on moral, and earning lots of money.
Indonesia will see more and more consumers like them.
With such big potencies, marketers and entrepreneurs
should consider Gen M as their target seriously. This
book will reveal how to treat Generation M correctly.
You will learn:
1. How to prepare your business anticipating
the Islamic lifestyle.
2. Six industries field favoured by Gen M,
from fashion, halal food, financial, to education.
3. Strategy to win the market.
“If we can succeed at our young age, why should we wait until we
grow old?” is Billy Boen’s principle in pursuing his career and the
basic of this book.
We all have a dream we want to achieve in our life. If other people
reach their dream at 50 years old, doesn’t mean we have to get the
same result. Everything depends on how strong our desire and
effort to achieve the success we want to reach.
What does success mean to you? What do you want to achieve in
this life?
Whatever your answer is, this book can be your guide to succeed
at your young age.
Bali’s popularity as a world tourist destination is not a joke. It’s
nature never let people down, every corner of it’s streets present
the hospitality of the citizen, also it’s preserved tradition, art, and
culture make Bali always win the heart of the tourists.
This book invites us to enjoy travelling in a new way, via “travel
sketch”. We don’t have to be good on making our own travel
sketch, because we can get the other satisfaction from visiting the
destinations on this book, comparing it with the real object, and of
course: taking the picture of them. It’s fun, isn’t it? Come and join,
then!
*What is travel sketch, anyway? Travel sketch here means a
documentation of what we see, find, and observe while travelling in
the form of a sketch. It’s similar with photography, but travel sketch
created manually with paper, pen, and watercolours or even with
digital media.
So many interesting stories told by Trinity in this book. Funny, sad, thrilling, even annoying ones. Each of them are important parts of her experience on becoming a world backpacker. There are also unique cultural informations from several countries, places to or not to visit, and tips and tricks on travelling. Seven volumes of The Naked Traveler series have been published and quickly became Indonesia’s bestselling travel books.
Who likes travelling? So many people!
Who wants to travel for free? We do!
But how?
Well, you should read this book first!
Trinity—a bestseller travel author of “The Naked Traveler”—
and her bestfriend, Yasmin, who often travels around the world
without minding the budget, share 69 ways to travel for free. From
any work you can do, until the people you need to be close with!
Don’t worry, this book will not drag you into any weird things.
One thing for sure, this
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Have you ever feel the lack of enthusiasm to study or even to pray? Have you ever had the ups and downs of faith in our heart? If you have, then this is the book you must read! Islamic comic series tell about daily life of people who want to be a better muslim. Every story is presented with simple language, full of humour, andencourage us to do good in our life. Resolve the heart, strengthen the faith!
CAB Comics is an imprint of Mizan specializing in comic books and graphic novels. Originally an independent publisher, CAB joined Mizan Publishing House in 2011. CAB’s publications mainly deal with daily life themes that caught the attention of many readers and received good response as a creative way to view personal and social matters. Later, CAB started to broaden their publication to include children comics and develop contents with licensed character. Imprints under CAB are Muffin Graphics (for children’s comic) and Second Wind (for teen and young adult).
There is a legend in the World of Arcapada, about the one who
kept Gaganesvara title, the King of Heaven. Adoring wind,
lightning conquests, the dragons flee before them, and this is his
story ...
In Arcapada, there is a treasure hunter named Kinara. While
hunting in the Valley of Ancient Bataras which was once a place
of worship of the gods, Kinara found an eagle egg and took it.
Apparently, the eagle eggs deposited by Ashura for a hundred
years to be eaten.
These comics tell the story which is based on
the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad, with funny and witty manner so that children
can easily understand
them and make them as example for their daily life.
Size: 14,5 x 21 cm
Pages: 72 Full Color Illustrations
Story & Art: Rendra M. Ridwan
Publisher: CAB (Mizan Group)
Naughty Prince’s friends planned to open a public library. They asked the prince to give charity. What kind of charity the Prince gave them?
Weeks before exams, Naughty Prince and Princess were busy doing some preparations. Of course they wanted to get good grades. What are their efforts?
The West Kingdom received guests from nearby kingdom. But the guests behaviour rised suspicion. The Prince and Princess wanted know more about them. Actually, what did the guests want?
Putri has no idea how to do archery. When the King asked her to join an archery competition representing the royal family, she asked her brother, to teach her. Do you think the he will teach her archery?
Naughty Prince was invited to join the sport festival in Ruminate Kingdom. In the middle of a game, he got cheated. But, who was brave enough to cheat the Prince?
When the Naughty Prince and his Buddy are on a journey, they run out of water. They look for water and finally find a well. But, there are some people who need the water more than them. Do you think they will share the water?
The Naughty Prince always has prejudice against the Prince who loves food. They often have a quarrel. They are not getting along well. But someday,the Prince who loves food sincerely helps the Naughty Prince who is introuble. What happened to the Naughty Prince?
Author: Citra Mustikawati
Size: 14,5 x 21 cm,
Pages: 92
Publisher: Muffin Graphics (Mizan Group)
Age: 8-14
Follow the story of Annisa who exemplifies the habits of the Prophet when eating and drinking!
Weeks before exams, Naughty Prince and Princess were busy doing some preparations. Of course they wanted to get good grades. What are their efforts?