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A FIELD GUIDE TO THE AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
OF BALI
by J. Lindley McKay
Price: US$45.50
There is more to Bali than beaches and
traditional dances. Perched between the tropical rainforests of Southeast
Asia and the dry archipelago of eastern Indonesia, Bali has a diverse and
prolific array of wildlife, including reptiles and amphibians. This
beautifully presented, comprehensive guide has color photographs of every
species, up-to-date information, keys to identification (in English and
Bahasa Indonesia), and easy-to-use language throughout. It is designed for
those with an interest in spectacular and elegant wildlife as much as those
with a serious interest in herpetology.
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THE DISCOVERY OF THE HOBBIT
by Morwood and Van Osterzee
Price: US$28.50
A modern-day Raiders of the Lost Ark - the
extraordinary story of the discovery of an entirely new species of human, as
told by the Australian leader of the original archaeological team. Featuring
an island where evolution ran amok in isolation from the rest of the world
and an eerie myth that may well be grounded in truth - not to mention the
reasons why other "hobbits" may well be undiscovered elsewhere in Indonesia.
This remarkable book is an adventure story and a fascinating investigation.
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ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT SHARKS AND RAYS OF
INDONESIA
by White, Last, Stevens, Yearsley, Fahmi and Dharmadi
Price: US$50.00
A bilingual, full-color identification guide to
the sharks and rays of Indonesia. This book is the result of a joint project
between Indonesian and Australia and is an essential reference for all shark
and ray scientists, fisheries officers, fishers, consumers and enthusiasts.
It is user-friendly with a layout that contains information on identifying
features, size, distribution, common names, habitat, biology and
conservation status of about 140 species.
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THE SACRED MONKEYS OF BALI
by Bruce P. Wheatley
Price: US$18.00
The Sacred Monkeys of Bali is a unique
well-researched book about the long-tailed macaques of Bali and how the
Balinese integrate these sacred monkeys into their worldview. The book
extends beyond anthropology into conservation, ecology and tourism and is a
wonderful illustration of how anthropologists can work with local people for
the welfare of all.
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HERPETOLOGICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF INDONESIA
by Das Indraneil
Price: US$18.50
The archipelago of Indo-Malaya, stretching from
the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, eastward to Timor, is the largest in the
world (approx. 14,000 islands), and includes several political entities.
Much of the land area and associated coastal water fall within the political
boundaries of a single nation, Indonesia. This work is a comprehensive
bibliography of the scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles,
books, book reviews, museum catalogues, bibliographies, chapters from books,
and theses that contain references to any species of amphibians and reptiles
in this region. Both terrestrial and aquatic taxa are included.
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THE ECOLOGY OF JAVA AND BALI
by Tony Whitten, Roehayat Emon Soeriaatmadja, Suraya A. Afiff
Price:US$25.00
This book has been compiled from nearly 3,000
Indonesian, English and Dutch sources as well as from original research,
interviews and personal experience. Nowhere else in the Indonesian
archipelago is there a greater concentration of development projects, the
densest population, excellent human resources and the interest of many of
the most powerful decision makers, than on the island of Java. Bali, is one
of the most important tourist destinations in the world and is enjoyed by
both domestic and foreign visitors. So the ecology of both these islands are
of paramount interest to many.
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BUTTERFLIES OF BALI
By Victor Mason and Illustrations by PINK
Price: US$75.00
Hard Cover Edition in Special Presentation Box
This full
colour book provides a rare portrayal of Bali's rich and varied
butterfly population. Superbly illustrated and accompanied by concise,
informative descriptions of more than 80 species, it combines personal
anecdote with snippets of Bali's history and depictions of its natural
phenomena. In addition, it provides an insight into the mysteries of the
traditional naming system. Author Victor Mason is a renowned
ornithologist and he has written many books about the island that has
been his home for the past 35 years. Balinese artist Pink has worked
with Victor Mason over an extended period to capture and record Bali's
butterflies. Drawing from real life specimens in meticulous detail and
rich colours, Pink has provided a vibrant record of these beautiful
creatures, in their actual size, depicted in their natural habitat. |
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THE ROMANCE OF K'TUT TANTRI
by Timothy Lindsey
Price: US$29.95
This historiographic study of K'tut Tantri
compares her romantic and colorful autobiography, Revolt in Paradise, with
other versions of her past, including those of her fellow Bali colonists and
her revolutionary comrades, as well as her foes the Dutch, and various
intelligence organisations. These alternatives accounts of her past question
the image of K'tut Tantri as hero, portraying her instead as dishonest,
unstable, egotistical and immoral. An examinations of the use of ideas of
"truth" and "fiction" in understanding the past leads to broader
consideration of the nature of history and its uses. |
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MADS LANGE - The Bali Trader and Peacemaker
by Peter Bloch, Leonard Luras, Gustaaf Scouten
Price: US$39.99
Mads Lange was a native Dane who at the age of 17 landed on the shores of
Lombok in 1834. He forged an alliance with the then Balinese King of
Karangasem who was at war with the Lombok ruler of Mataram and then moved to
establish a residence and trading centre on Kuta Beach. He was a clever
businessman and maintained good relationships with a wide range of social
and business partners. He established various business interests including a
trade in "kepeng" coins from China, arms, gold, rice, silk and opium. He was
reportedly disliked by Dutch colonial officials for his "fraternization"
with local elements but his skills as a negotiator were frequently called
upon to smooth over difficult situations. One the eve of a return trip to
Europe, Mads Lange died in somewhat uncertain circumstances in Bali on 13th
May 1856. His largely forgotten grave, guarded by a stone dalmation, can be
found on a side street - Jalan Tuan Lange, just off Bali's busy bypass to
Kuta. |
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EARLY KINGDOMS OF THE INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO
AND THE MALAY PENINSULA
by Paul Michel Monoz
Price: US$25.00
"This book, which draws on a huge body of
archaeological and documentary research, provides a much needed overview of
the history of the Malay Peninsula and insular South-East Asia from its
earliest times up till the 16th century. It also provides an in-depth
analysis of the international context of the political, economic and social
evolution of these kingdoms and so provides a useful background to the
modern history of the region. This is an excellent book for those with a
keen interest in the ancient history of the first kingdoms of the Malay
Peninsula and Indonesian Archipelago". |
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FAMILY BUSINESS: A Case Study of Nyonya
Meneer, One of Indonesia's Most Successful Traditional Medicine Companies
by Asih Sumardono and Mark Hanusz
Price: US$14.95
An exceptional account of Nyonya Meneer - an
Indonesian company specialising in traditional herbal medicine and beauty
care products, especially Jamu. Family Business is one of those rare books.
For the first time, the inside story of one of Indonesia's largest
traditional medicine companies is available in the English language. From
the tales of the founder's struggles in raising a family and managing a
company, to the passing of command to its second and third generations,
Family Business is a real insider's account of how in business, everything
is personal. |
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PRAMOEDYA POSTCOLONIALLY : (Re-) Viewing
History, Gender and Identity in the Buru Tetralogy
by Razif Bahari
Price: US$29.99
This book by Razif Bahari of the National
Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University, concentrates on
the way Indonesia's most well-known novelist, Pramoedya Ananta Toer tackles
some imposing questions about Indonesia. He concentrates on the novels of
the Buru quartet, which assume a variety of positions on the issues of
national identity, history and gender. He examines the way Pramoedya deals
with perceptions of historical experience, the concept of a national and a
close look at the Dutch Colonial rule and internal social Javanese
feudalism. |
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THE CENTHINI STORY.
The Javanese Journey of Life
by Soewito Santoso
Price: US$45.00
Serat Centhini on which this volume is based, is
one of Indonesia's oldest surviving manuscripts dating back to 1814. It is
an encyclopaedic work written in the form of poetry and song by court
scholars of the Surakarta royal palace. The original 12 volumes no longer
exist and the reason behind their loss is a mystery, but th exact copies
made in the late 1800's are housed in The Netherlands and in the royal
libraries of Java. Serat Centhini encompasses art, music, dance, ceremonies,
divination, magic, religion, spiritualism as well as practical matters
concerning housing and health. |
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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN INDONESIA AND
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Stepping into the Unfamiliar
Editors: Kamato Sunato, Russell Hiang-Khng Heng, Achmad Fedyani Saifuddin
US$5.00
All the essays collected in this book are the
results of the Multicultural Education Workshop held in 2003 at the
University of Indonesia. Initiated by the Jurnal Anthropologi Indonesia,
this workshop intended to throw light upon the multicultural aspects in
education. Witnessing the dynamics of a country composed of societies with a
wide range of cultural diversities, those who keep a close eye on
Indonesia's social-cultural issues grasp the importance of the role played
by education. Therefore, discussions about how the curriculum should be
constructed, implemented and evaluated in order to be relevant to
Indonesia's multicultural society are always of great value. |
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MAIDEN VOYAGES : Eastern Indonesian Women on
the Move
by Catharina Purwani Williams
Price:vUS$25.00
Maiden Voyages is a fascinating, unusual study
of the centrality, impact and place of sea travel on the lives of women in
Eastern Indonesia. It shows how women there travel constantly by sea, to
move between islands, to urban centres and even overseas. In doing so, they
negotiate and cross and re-make their social boundaries. This book shows how
sea voyages recreate their identities. It is based on research of
contemporary rural and semi-rural women in the East Nusa Tenggara province
of Indonesia. |
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CONTEMPORARY MARITIME PIRACY IN SOUTHEAST
ASIA: History, Causes and Remedies
by Adam J. Young
Price: US$30.00
This book explores contemporary maritime piracy
in Southeast Asia by exploring the depth and breadth of historical piracy as
a causative factor. The threat to life and property posed by piracy is
relatively low, but significant given the strategic nature of these
waterways that link the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Piracy is emblematic of
broader issues of weak state control in the region. Maritime piracy will
never be completely eliminated, but with a progressive economic and
political agenda aimed at changing the environment from which piracy is
emerging, it could once again become the exception rather than the rule. |
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EAST TIMOR: Beyond Independence
Editors: Damien Kingsbury and Michael Leach
Price: US$35.00
This is the most comprehensive study of East
Timor since independence. It examines the major themes of Border Security,
Development, Politics, Resource and Land Management, Education and Language
policy. Covering the era from independence referendum of August 1999 to the
political crisis of 2006 and future prospects and challenges. This book is
an invaluable resource for understanding the challenges facing the first new
nation of the 21st century. |
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INDONESIA: Democracy and the Promise of Good
Governance
Editors: Ross H. McLeod, Andrew MacIntyre
Price: US$19.90
The success or failure of democratic reform in
Indonesia is a key question for Indonesia itself and for the surrounding
region. Although Indonesia's transition to democracy holds out the promise
of good governance, this cannot be taken for granted as the recent military
take-over in Thailand shows. This book is about the challenge of making
democracy work in Asia's third largest nation. |
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ISLAMIC TERRORISM IN INDONESIA : Myths and
Realities
Editors:Marika Vicziany and David Wright-Neville
US$25.00
Since 2003, the subject of Islam and terrorism
in Indonesia has become more important as people and governments continue to
struggle to understand the nature and origins of militancy and how best to
respond to it. This book attempts to shed some light on the questions such
as : What is really happening in Indonesia? To what extent is Jemaah
Islamiyah parochial and to what extent does it reflect wider regional
networks tracing their origins to Al Qaeda? This collection contributes to a
better understanding of Indonesia and of Islam and the relationship of both
to regional and global stability. |
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Tourism, Development and Terrorism in Bali
by Michael Hitchcock and I Nyoman Darma Putra
Price: US$99.95
This book investigates tourism as a form of
globalization within the context of the island of Bali, which has been voted
the world's top island destination for the third time running. In
particular, the book analyses crisis management with regard to the Bali
Bombings, the impact of the bombings on the tourism development cycle and
investigates the motives of the bombers.
"This is the first
comprehensive study of Bali in 15 years, and most importantly the first book
since the Bali bombings to explain not only the impact of those bombings,
but also the factors in Bali that led to them. This book provides unique
insights into how Balinese perceive themselves in these contexts, and how
they have reacted to those pressures". Professor Adrian Vickers, The
University of Sydney. |
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THE IMAGE OF THE OTHER AS ENEMY
Radical Discource in Indonesia
by Muhammad Iqbal Ahnaf
Price: US$12.00
"The book analyzes the systematic construction
of the image of the Other, that is, non-Muslims, by two radical Islamic
groups, Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) and Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI).
The author documents discourse patterns in the groups' publications and
speeches stereotyping non-Muslims as hostile towards Islam and imagining
Islam's imminent victory after an inevitable clash with all other
civilizations. Although these groups do not engage in physical violence, the
author categorizes their efforts to stereotype non-Muslims as 'symbolic
violence'. Moreover, in the long run, their activities my be
counterproductive because of the religious and ethnic pluralism of
Indonesian society". Muhammad Iqbal Ahnaf is a lecturer and researcher at
the Center for Religious and Cross-Cultural Studies at Gadjah Mada
University and at Darul Ulum Islamic University, Lamongan, Indonesia. |
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MUSLIM WOMEN AND SPORTS IN THE MALAY WORLD:
The Crossroads of Modernity and Faith
by Wirdati Mohammad Radzi
Price: US$12.00
This book examines the challenges faced by young
Muslim women athletes from Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia in competitive
sports. The book begins with a valuable socio-historical survey of the Malay
world before, during and after colonization. The author focuses in on
contemporary social dynamics, including the emergence of Muslim women
competing at the international level. Through surveys and interviews she
captures the athlete's experiences and perspectives as they compete, often
under rules that conflict with Islamic practice. |
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THE LION AND THE GADFLY
Dutch Colonialism and the spirit of E.F.E.Douwes Dekker
by Paul Van Der Veur
Price: US$65.00
This political biography reveals the turbulent
life of E.F.E.Douwes Dekker, the son of a Dutch father and a German-Javanese
mother and born in Java in 1879. He followed a career in journalism in
Indonesia and this led him to the concept of racial equality and national
independence. After the formation of the Partai Indonesia, a clampdown by
the colonial government saw him exiled 1913. He returned at the conclusion
of WW1 and by the time the Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed he emerged
as a close friend and political advisor to President Soekarno. |
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LISTENING TO AN EARLIER JAVA
Aesthetics, gender, and the music of wayang in Central Java
by Sarah Weiss
Price: US$49.00
In this book, ethnomusicologist Sarah Weiss, herself a gamelan musician who
has directed ensembles in Australia and the USA over many years, examines
for the first time the musical practices, concepts, stories, changing
historical circumstances and myths that have shaped "female-style" gender
playing into a uniquely significant mode of artistic practice.
This study of the musical
synergy between the puppeteer and his female accompanist describes the ways
in which shifting gender constructions have helped to shape and change
Central Javanese music and theatre performance practice while throwing new
light on the history of Javanese gender relations and culture. |
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JOURNEYS OF DESIRE
A Study of the Balinese text Malat
by Adrian Vickers
Price: US$49.00
From the late seventeenth
century until the Dutch conquest of the early twentieth century Bali was
ruled by a set of competing kingdoms. This study of the Balinese text Kidung
Malat is the first work in Indonesian historical studies to analyse the main
ideology of these Balinese kingdoms. It does so by demonstrating how the
performance and presentation of the text presented an image of the ideal
prince to both rulers and subjects.
The Kidung Malat exemplifies
courtly ideology through its descriptions of the adventures of kinds and
princes from the era of the medieval kingdoms of East Java. It is one of the
longest and most complex of a set of narratives called Panji stories, which
originated in East Java and spread throughout Southeast Asia. This book is
also the first extensive historical analysis of the Panji story, combining
textual analysis with the study of the gambuh dance-drama in which the Malat
is performed, and comparing these forms with paintings and other
manifestations of the text. |
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PARTHAYANA
by Helen Creese
Price: US$52.00
For more than a millennium, the poets of Java
and Bali have celebrated their deities, their patrons and the cult of beauty
and love through the writing of kakawin. The Parthayana, (The Journey of
Partha) is a kakawin written in Bali in the early eighteenth century in
honour of the Dewa Agung of Klungkung, Surawirya (d. 1736). It relates the
physical and spiritual journey of the Pandawa hero, Arjuna, as he undertakes
a period of exile lasting twelve years and describes his romantic
adventures. This edition of the Parthayana, together with an English
translation and commentary provides insights into the practice of kakawin
composition in Bali and places it in the wider context of Balinese
literature. |
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PRINT, POETICS AND POLITICS
A Sumatran epic in the Colonial Indies and New Order Indonesia
by Susan Rodgers
Price: US$49.00
This study presents the text and first English
translation of a Sumatran turi-turian or chanted epic called the tale of
Datuk Tuongku Aji Malim Leman, the hero's name. This is a famous southern
Batak story from the town of Sipirok. The version at issue, in the Angkola
Batak language, was published as a folkloric but also rather novelistic
printed paperback book for a popular southern Batak audience in 1941, at the
end of Dutch colonial rule in the Indies. This study includes a lengthy
anthropological interpretation of the 1941 text, seeing it as a work of both
politics and art. |
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THE HOUSE OF OUR ANCESTORS
Precedence and Dualism in Highland Balinese Society
by Thomas Reuter
Price: US$55.00
The House of our Ancestors is
a study of the Mountain Balinese or Bali Aga, an ethnic group with a
distinct history and culture who are thought to be the indigenous people of
Bali. In popular ideas of Balinese identity, the highland people feature as
the conceptual counterpart to the royal houses established in the southern
lowlands of the island. Hidden in the shadow of this courtly culture, the
world of the highland Balinese as been largely ignored. This book explores
their social organization and status economy from the perspective of an
innovative theory of 'precedence'. |
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MEDIA, CULTURE AND
POLITICS IN INDONESIA
by Krishna Sen and David T. Hill
Price: US$29.95
Media, Culture and Politics in
Indonesia is about the institutions and policies that determine what
Indonesians write, read, watch and hear. It covers the print media,
broadcasts of radio and television, computers and the internet, videos,
films and music. This book argues that the texts of the media can be
understood in two broad ways: 1. as records of a "national" culture and
political hegemony constructed by Suharto's New Order and 2. as
contradictory, dissident, political and cultural aspirations that reflect
the anxieties and preoccupations of Indonesian citizens. |
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PEACE IN ACEH : A Personal
Account of the Helsinki Peace Process
by Damien Kingsbury
Price: US$19.95
Following nearly three decade of conflict and a series of failed ceasefire
agreements, on 15th August 2005, the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and
the Indonesian Government reached an historic peace agreement to end the
fighting. The catalyst for the peace talks was the devastating tsunami of
26th December 2004 which left almost 170,000 dead or missing in Aceh and
destroyed most of the populated lowlands. What eventuated was a "win-win"
situation and a significant step in Indonesia's continuing process of
reform. Peace in Aceh offers an insider's personal account of that peace
process. |
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INDONESIAN COMMUNISM UNDER SUKARNO : Ideology
and Politics, 1959 - 1965
by Rex Mortimer
Price: US$29.95
A timely re-issue of this important book by Professor Mortimer. After
sketching the evolution of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) between the
period 1951 to 1959 he analyses the ideas, programs and policies of the
party during the period of "Guided Democracy", outlining how these ideas
developed and were implemented.
Mortimer thoroughly examines the relationship between the Party and
President Sukarno and offers new interpretations of the events leading up to
the abortive coup and the bloody destruction of the PKI in 1965. |
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LANGUAGE AND POWER :
Exploring Political Cultures in Indonesia
by Benedict R. O'G.Anderson
Price: US$29.95
Analysing a spectrum of examples from classical poetry to public monuments
and cartoons, Anderson deepens our understanding of the interaction between
modern and traditional notions of power, the mediation of power by language,
and the development of national consciousness. |
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THE DECLINE OF
CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY IN INDONESIA
by Herbert Feith
Price: US$29.95
An intensive study of Indonesian politics from the attainment of full
Independence in December 1945 to the proclamation of martial law in March
1957 and President Soekarno's subsequent establishment of "Guided
Democracy". This study is an attempt to discuss ways in which western
political institutions are transformed when employed in non-western social
settings and the obstacles to be overcome. This is a solid and scholarly
account, but written in a way that is very accessible to the novice in the
area of Indonesian politics. |
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AN INTRODUCTION TO
INDONESIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY
Edited by Soedjatmoko and others
Price: US$29.95
A unique collection of essays from a variety of disciplines - such as
economics, sociology, anthropology and international law. The problems of
Indonesian historiography are presented not only from these differing social
sciences by also from those of historians who differ in their approaches and
interpretations. Included are some of Indonesia's leading scholars : Buchari,
Hoesein Djajadiningrat, J. Noordyn, R.Soekmono, Tjan Tjoe Som, and John
Bastin. |
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JAVA IN A TIME OF
REVOLUTION : Occupation and Resistance 1944-1946
by Ben Anderson
Price: US$29.95
A detailed analysis of the Indonesian revolution of 1945. With a background
of Javanese culture and the Japanese occupation Professor Anderson explores
the origins of the revolutionary youth groups, the military, and the
political parties to challenge conventional interpretations of revolutionary
movements in Asia. Professor Anderson emphasizes that the critical role in
the outbreak was played not by the dissatisfied intellectuals or by an
oppressed working class, but by the youth of Indonesia. This is an in-depth
study of the independence crisis in Indonesia. |
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BEING MODERN IN BALI :
Image and Change
by Adrian Vickers (editor)
Price: US$20.00
A collection of eight essays
organised around the theme of perceptions of modernity and tradition in Bali
ranging from the nineteenth century to the present day. "The introductory
essay by Adrian Vickers discusses 'being modern' in Bali and elsewhere in
Indonesia. Raechelle Rubinstein uses a nineteenth-century poem to examine
the complex links between royal patrons, Dutch missionary linguists, and
writers keen to describe new developments using old literary forms". Also
included are topical essays by Tilman Seebass, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus, Michel
Picard, Fredrik E. DeBoer, Linda H. Connor, I Gusti Made Sutjaja.
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BALI BLUES
by Jeremy Allan
Price: US$15.00
Bali Blues is a heart rending account of the year that followed the infamous
2002 suicide bomb that devastated the heart of the very famous beach resort
of Kuta, Bali.It is a factual and insightful account of the way the local
Balinese struggled to come to terms with such a tragedy on their peaceful
Hindu island. Bali Blues examines a community coming to terms with a huge
crisis as the residents struggled to understand the attack itself and why it
occurred on their island. This book also examines the background of the
attack and the growth of fanatical form of Islam that produced the
terrorists responsible for this tragedy. Jeremy Allan is also the author of
Jakarta Jive.
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A HISTORY OF MODERN INDONESIA
By Adrian Vickers
Price: US$26.95
Adrian Vickers takes guidance from the wonderful writings of Indonesia's
most well-known authors, Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925-2006) as well as many
other works of literature, art and history. A very comprehensively
researched book that spans Indonesia's turbulent modern history from the
colonial period, independence movement, the Sukarno period and on to the New
Order of Suharto. It covers the political fallout of 1998 and the turmoil
after the bombings of 2002.
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SUHARTO: A Political Biography
by R. E. Elson
Price: US$26.95
A comprehensive look at Indonesia's long serving president, Suharto. Suharto
rose to power from very humble beginnings and came to represent the face of
"modern" Indonesia. Professor Elson is a leading historian and has
researched volumes of material on this most extraordinary rise to absolute
power over a very volatile country. The New Order established by Suharto may
have officially ended in 1998 but its effects will be felt for many more
years to come.
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BALI EYE ON INDONESIA: An Intimate look at
Indonesia's 'Isle of the Gods' and it's outreach
to other special places.
Edited By: Leonard Lueras
Price: US$35.00
Bali Eye on Indonesia focuses on the island of Bali's humanitarian outreach
to other Indonesian provinces. Proceeds from this book go to Yayasan
Kemanusiaan Indonesia - the Indonesian Humanitarian Foundation, a charitable
organisation helping the sick and poor throughout Indonesia. One of the
foundation's major projects is the operation of a community eye hospital and
mobile clinics in Bali with outreach centres in South Kalimantan and Irian
Jaya to provide surgery for cataracts and glaucoma - at no cost to needy
patients. By purchasing this book you are assisting in providing these
services.
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MYSTICISM IN JAVA:
IDEOLOGY IN INDONESIA
By Niels Mulder
Price: US$10
To understand the culture and politics of Java, Indonesia, it is paramount
that one studies the mysticism of the island. This book, Mysticism in Java,
will give you an insight into what lies behind the power plays in Indonesian
political, cultural and business arenas. |
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COVARRUBIAS IN BALI
by Adriana Williams and Yu-Chee Chong
Price: US$55.00
Mexican artist
Miguel Covarrubias (1904-1957), is well known for his thorough look at
Bali during 1937 through his book, Island of Bali. This beautiful new
volume reproduces for the first time Covarrubias' Balinese work, much of
which has been hidden from public view since the 1930s. The book is
divided into four sections. The first section looks at Covarrubias's two
visits to Bali in the 1930s. The second section addresses the changes in
his style during his Bali period. Covarrubias' most important gouaches,
oil and watercolour paintings from 1930 to 1936 are exhibited in the
third section. The book closes with a chronology of his life, a
selection of his wife Rose's Bali photos and some of his field notes. A
truly beautiful book for those interested in Covarrubias himself and for
the avid art enthusiasts.
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DREAMSEEKERS Indonesian
Women as Domestic Workers in Asia
by Dewi Anggraeni
Price: US$15.00
In Dreamseekers:
Indonesian Women as Domestic Workers in Asia, veteran journalist Dewi
Anggraeni, in conjunction with the International Labour Organization,
uncovers the hidden world of domestic helpers from all points of view:
the employers, the agents, the governments, the NGOs, and most
importantly the workers themselves. This first-hand account of the
struggles and successes is described in vivid detail, and Dreamseekers
is a must-read by anyone interested in the plight of these remarkable
women.
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BUTTERFLIES OF BALI
By Victor Mason and Illustrations by PINK
Price: US$75.00
Hard Cover Edition in Special Presentation Box
This full
colour book provides a rare portrayal of Bali's rich and varied
butterfly population. Superbly illustrated and accompanied by concise,
informative descriptions of more than 80 species, it combines personal
anecdote with snippets of Bali's history and depictions of its natural
phenomena. In addition, it provides an insight into the mysteries of the
traditional naming system. Author Victor Mason is a renowned
ornithologist and he has written many books about the island that has
been his home for the past 35 years. Balinese artist Pink has worked
with Victor Mason over an extended period to capture and record Bali's
butterflies. Drawing from real life specimens in meticulous detail and
rich colours, Pink has provided a vibrant record of these beautiful
creatures, in their actual size, depicted in their natural habitat. |
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SEX,POWER & NATION: An
Anthology of Writings, 1979-2003
by Julia Suryakusuma
Price: US$12.00
An anthology of 20 stimulating essays by political and social analyst Julia Suryakusuma. Often described as one of Indonesia's
leading public intellectuals, she offers here an innovative interpretation of Indonesia's life, structure and recent history.
Included is an insight into the official and often manipulative use of
established women's organizations.
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BALI CHRONICLES
A Lively Account of the Island's History from Early Times to the 1970's
by Willard A. Hanna
Introduction by Adrian Vickers
Price: US$16.00
An historical account of the journey from "the Paradise island of the Pacific" to "Cultural Tourism". Bali faced the choice between economic decay or the cultural decadence of cultural tourism. With the changing economic scene, the changing political scene and the arrival of European visitors in the 1920's and 1930's who soon relayed to all the beauty and charm of this idyllic island, all of
which made a huge impact on the "real" and "unspoiled" Bali. A fascinating look at this transitional period in Balinese history.
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CONVERSATIONS WITH DIFFERENCE
Essays from Tempo Magazine
by Goenawan Mohamad
Price: US $18.50
Goenawan
Mohamad ws born in 1941 and in 1947 his father ws executed by the
occupying Dutch military force. In the 1960's, as a young poet and
journalist, he left Indonesia to study abroad. Returning 1971 he
co-founded Tempo Magazine, a weekly news magazine which was outspoken in
its views Tempo was heralded as an Independent Voice in an increasingly
controlled political environment. It was eventually banned in 1994.
Goenawan Mohamad is undoubtedly Indonesia's most prominent essayist.
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WHO DID THIS TO OUR BALI
by Dewi Anggraeni
Price: US$20.00
On October 12, 2002, Bali seemed to crumble overnight, when hundreds of tourists and locals who were enjoying themselves became victims of two horrific bomb blasts. The bombs took the lives of 202 people - 88 of whom were Australians, and severely injured many more.
The Bali bombing brought Australians closer to the terror which has dominated world headlines for over a year. Dewi Anggraeni's book - Who Did This To Our Bali? - presents a comprehensive summary of the event, the investigation and the main perpetrators.
Dewi's work as an Indonesian journalist in Australia puts her in a unique position to observe and understand how the tragedy of the Bali bombing has played out in Australia, Bali and elsewhere in Indonesia.
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A SHORT HISTORY OF BALI Indonesia's Hindu Realm
by Robert Pringle
Price: US$22.50
A Short History of Bali covers the entire history of this mysterious island, from before the Bronze Age to the presidency of Megawati Sukarnoputri and the tragedy of the Kuta bombings on 12th October 2002. Also included in this work are chapters on recent economic growth, massive tourist development and the environmental problems that this brings.
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INTEL: Inside Indonesia's Intelligence Service
by Ken Conboy
Price: US$14.99
The inside story of Indonesia's Secret Intelligence agency, BIN (Badan Intelijen Negara). Understanding BIN is the key to understanding the politics and security issues of Indonesia. Intel is an up-to-date insight into contemporary Indonesia, its recent history and international terrorism. From the activities and subsequent captures of both Faruq and Hambali to the Indonesian operations of al-Qaeda, this book provides far more detail and insight than previously available.
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KOPASSUS : Inside Indonesia's Special Forces
by Ken Conboy
Price: US$19.95
In the wake of the Bali Bombing of October 2002 and the subsequent investigations into terrorist organisations in Indonesia this book is compelling reading for all. It endeavours to uncover the secret contemporary history of Indonesia's internal conflicts over the last 50 years and tries to help us gain an understanding of "Kopassus" - Indonesia's Special Forces.
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JAKARATA JIVE: A Story of Survival in a City of Upheaval
by Jeremy Allan
Price: US$15
Jeremy Allan, a long-time resident of Indonesia, presents here varied experiences and emotions of people in Jakarta during the upheavals between May 1998 and the fall of the Indonesian president, President Suharto. It was a chaotic period but also a period full of hope for the future.
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INDONESIAN ISLAM : Social Change through
Contemporary Fatawa
by M. B. Hooker
Price: US$27.50
An
important and timely book which examines how modern Indonesian Islamic thinking
has responded to changes in social and cultural practice since the 1920s, and in
particular how the authorities have ruled on 'contemporary' subjects such as
football, real estate, abortion, organ transplants and the role of women.
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No Regrets: Reflections of a Presidential Spokesman
by Witoelar Wimar
Price: US$10.00
“Gus
Dur, you need some help. You are facing political sabotage and a hostile media.
You need some kind of spokesman to explain and clarify your views so ordinary
Indonesians can understand. You need someone like Wimar Witoelar”. “No”, Gus Dur
replied, “I don’t need someone like Wimar Witoelar. I need Wimar Witoelar”.
Gus Dur (Abdurrahman Wahid), was president of Indonesia from October 1999 to
July 2001 and the author of this book was the presidential spokseman for ten of
these months. He is widely known as a journalist and media personality and
offers insightful assessments on Indonesia’s political path and on Indonesia’s
past politics.
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SHOPSMART BALI & LOMBOK
by Andrew Charles, Bill Dalton, Susi Johnston, Rachel Lovelock, Jane Marsden,
Kate Park & Kristi Ross
Price: US$30.99
SHOPSMART BALI & LOMBOK is the
only objective guidebook written specifically with the shopper in mind.
Indispensible local lore on the hot spots - and sales - is complemented by
detailed maps and reviews on retail and wholesale outlets. Bargaining, buyer
pitfalls, cultural insights and apres-retail details are explained by expert
writers who have lived in Bali for up to 25 years. Shopsmart Bali & Lombok
commits 10% of its profits to local charities and uses environmentally
friendly paper.
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THE NATURAL GUIDE TO BALI
Edited by Anne Gouyon
Price: US$24.95
Experience and explore the
Island of the Gods – naturally. Let The Natural Guide to Bali lead you from
the busy beaches and tourist traps to exquisite rice paddies and pristine
seashores. Discover the best of Bali's diving, surfing, sailing, hiking and
bird watching. Meet the people of Bali at work and play in their own
villages. Learn the secrets of Balinese dancing, gong playing, painting and
cooking. Featuring a unique eco-rating system leading you to great hotels,
restaurants, dive centres, trekking guides and craft shops doing their best
to preserve Bali's nature and culture and benefit its vibrant communities.
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INDONESIA TRAVEL MAP
Price: US$8.95
This is a fully
updated edition and is an excellent map of the Indonesian archipelago.
Easy to use and quite compact. A very useful map for your travels around
Indonesia. |
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BALI STREET ATLAS
1st Edition
Price: US$16.95
With the
constant rise of tourism in Bali there has been a great demand for a
comprehensive Bali Street Atlas. This atlas is suitable for both
tourists
and residents of Bali with 66 full colour maps and a convenient index of
places and street names. It is a quarto size allowing for easy travel
and storage and is on a simple grid system. |
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BALI TRAVEL MAP
2005/2006 Edition
Price: US$8.95
The Bali Travel
Map is a fully updated edition. It is easy to read and ideal for the
traveler to this picturesque island. |
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BALI PATHFINDER MAP
Price: US$5.95
A very
interesting and colourful map of Bali. This is an ideal map for walking
around the gorgeous village of Ubud and the other major villages and
towns of Bali. |
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UBUD SURROUNDINGS MAP
Price: US$5.95
Ubud
Surroundings map is an extremely useful one with lots of colour and
detail to outline the best routes to take whether walking or driving
around Ubud. It highlights many of the important attractions in and
around Ubud including museums, galleries, accommodations and other
places of interests. |
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INDONESIAN IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS
Colloquial Indonesian at Work
by Christopher Torchia
Price: US$17.95
Indonesian Idioms and Expressions is a
collection of Indonesian slang, expressions, proverbs, quotations and
acronyms. This book is an informal compendium and offers a commentary on the
origins of these Indonesian Expressions as well as insights into Indonesian
culture, customs and history. |
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TUTTLE BALINESE - ENGLISH DICTIONARY
by Norbert Shadeg
Price: US$49.95
An invaluable resource for the Balinese
language. This Balinese-English dictionary provides a complete listing, with
clear English translations and explanations of current terms used in modern
Balinese. This dictionary has been compiled by Norbert Shadeg who spent over
60 years in Bali researching the Balinese language and Balinese Culture. He
was curator of the Widya Wahana Library in Denpasar, Bali. |
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TUTTLE CONCISE INDONESIAN
DICTIONARY
Indonesian/English and English/Indonesian
by A. L. N. Kramer, Willie Koen and Katherine Davidsen
Price: US$16.95
The Tuttle Concise Indonesian
Dictionary is a very compact and easy-to-use Indonesian dictionary. It is
currently the most up-to-date Indonesian Dictionary containing over 20,000
entries. |
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TUTTLE POCKET INDONESIAN DICTIONARY
Indonesian/English and English/Indonesian
by Katherine Davidsen
Price: US$14.95
A very portable and lightweight volume that
comprises of Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian entries that is
designed for travellers to Indonesia. A very helpful and user-friendly
Indonesian Dictionary. |
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TALK NOW! Learn Indonesian. Essential Words
and Phrases for Absolute Beginners
(CD Rom)
Price: US$45.00
Talk Now! is the world's best selling language
learning CD Rom series for beginners, used by more than three million
people. Ideal for travellers, tourists, business people, school children,
students and families. There are nine topics, first words, food colours,
phrases and parts of the body, numbers, time, shopping and countries.
Complete with games and puzzles to keep you amused whilst you learn! System
Requirements: Windows 95 or better/Mac OS 9 or OS X, Colour Display, Sound
Card, CD Rom or DVD Rom Drive, Microphone (recommended).
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UNDERSTANDING INDONESIAN GRAMMAR
by James Neil Sneddon
A student’s reference and workbook
Price: US$35.00
Understanding
Indonesian Grammar is a combined workbook and reference book with clear
practical exercises that can be used with any Indonesian Language Course. It is
suited to both teachers and students and each unit can be studied independently.
James Neil Sneddon PhD is an Associate Professor in the school of languages in
Griffith University and is also the author of Indonesian Reference Grammar.
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INDONESIAN REFERENCE GRAMMAR
by James Neil Sneddon
Price: US$35.00
The
Indonesian Reference Grammar provides a very comprehensive description of the
structure of the indonesian Language. It is written in a non-technical mannner
and is easily accessible to students who have no linguistic background as well
as teachers of language. It has extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive
index. James Neil Sneddon PhD is also the author of Understanding Indonesian
Grammar.
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THE LEARNER’S DICTIONARY OF TODAY’S
INDONESIAN
by George Quinn
Price: US$40.00
The
Indonesian Reference Grammar provides a very comprehensive description of the
structure of the indonesian Language. It is written in a non-technical mannner
and is easily accessible to students who have no linguistic background as well
as teachers of language. It has extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive
index. James Neil Sneddon PhD is also the author of Understanding Indonesian
Grammar.
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PRACTICAL BALINESE: PHRASEBOOK & DICTIONARY
by Gunter Spitzing
Price: US$3.95
At last a simple Balinese phrasebook that will make your stay
in Bali just that little bit more interesting. Being able to converse with the
people will enhance your Bali sojourn and give you that extra insight into this
complex and beautiful society.
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BAHASA INDONESIA 1
by Yohanni Johns and Robyn Stokes
Price: US$20.00
NEW EDITION
Introduction to Indonesian Language and
Culture Book 1. Presents a graded course in Bahasa Indonesian for those who
wish to master the language through self study.
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BAHASA INDONESIA 2
by Robyn Stokes, Yohanni Johns
Price: US$20.00
NEW EDITION
Introduction to Indonesia Language and
Culture Book 2.
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EVERYDAY INDONESIAN
by Thomas G.Oey
Price: US$15.00
Teach yourself this
fascinating language in a short time. A very comprehensive examination of the
Indonesian Language today and it includes a 2000 word dictionary.
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HOW TO MASTER INDONESIAN
by A.M. Almatsier
Price: US$5.00
A good basic grammar book suitable for the serious traveler and the beginner
language student. Easy to read and pocket size for travel.
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THE EASY WAY TO MASTER INDONESIAN
by A.M. Almatsier
Price: US$5.00
A basic grammar book suitable for the serious traveler and the beginner
language student Easy to read and pocket size for travel.
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PRACTICAL INDONESIAN
by John Barker.
Price: US$3.95
A pocket-sized book that acts as a good
communication guide aimed at travelers and tourists. It includes a handy
glossary.
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POCKET DICTIONARY
Price: US$5.95
A
pocket-sized Indonesian/English Dictionary that contains over 3000 most commonly
used words. A brief guide to pronunciation and a general vocabulary appropriate
for beginners and intermediates. Clearly laid out with very readable type this
dictionary is ideal for students and travelers alike.
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TUTTLE'S CONCISE INDONESIAN
DICTIONARY
by A.L.N. Kramer, Sr. and Willie Koen.
Price: US$16.95
Containing 18,000 entries and a very modern
reference book.
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LONELY PLANET INDONESIAN PHRASE
BOOK
by Patrick Witton
4th Edition
Price: US$7.99
Widely accepted by travelers as one of the
best phrase books on the market. This pocket sized guide includes color tables
for quick reference, easy-to-follow pronunciation keys and two-way
dictionaries.
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AN ENGLISH-INDONESIAN DICTIONARY
by John M. Echols and Hassan Shadily
Price: US$15.00
A very popular dictionary widely used in Schools and University world wide.
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AN INDONESIAN-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
by John M. Echols and Hassan Shadily
Price: US$15.00
A very popular dictionary widely used in Schools and University world wide.
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KAMUS LENGKAP
by Prof. Drs.S.Wojowasito
Price: US$10.00
An English-Indonesian and Indonesian-English Dictionary in one volume.
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English - Indonesian
Dictionary
Disney
Price: US$10.00
This dictionary is
an excellent tool to help young people learn the Indonesian Language.
Complete with examples, entertaining pictures and accessible format. |
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Indonesia - English
Dictionary
Disney
Price: US$10.00
This dictionary has
been published especially with the young people in mind. Complete with funny
and interesting pictures of the Disney characters, it contains examples of
sentence structure and grammar forms. |
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FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF JAVA AND
BALI
by John Mackinnon
Price: US$15.00
A very comprehensive guide to the
marvelous birds of this area. Each bird family is introduced by a short
general account and a key to the family. These keys are based on those of Delacour's "Birds of Malaysia" 1947 adapted for the avifauna of
the Javan province and to emphasize field characters rather than
measurements in the hand. Species order and English names follow those used
in "Birds of South East Asia" by King et al (1975) since this is
the most widely used field guide in the region. Species entries follow a
standard format with a full description for each species, emphasizing key
diagnostic characters.
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THE ABDUCTION OF SITA
Penguin Epics/R.K. Narayan
Price: US$10.00
A hero must save the woman he loves. Ravana, the
Supreme Lord, has enslaved all the gods. Although he now rules the world, he
cannot resist a beautiful woman. When he catches a glimpse of the princess
Sita, he falls under her spell and steals her away. Her beloved husband,
Rama, will do anything to get her back. With the help of the brave monkey
Hanuman, he journeys across the world to find her. But the evil Ravana will
not give up Sita without a fight. |
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CALON ARANG The Story of a
Woman Sacrificed to Patriatrchy
Lyrical Prose
by Toeti Heraty
Price: US$22.95
The legend of Calon Arang is the story of an act of exorcism against a
perceived witch and the balance between good and evil. Toeti Heraty has been
inspired to retell this legend in a contemporary style and use it to depict
the disparities between genders. Heraty is Indonesia's foremost feminist
poet and through this retelling of Calon Arang brings attention to the
causes and to the futility of the war between the sexes. Lavishly
illustrating the story are stunning paintings by 21 of Indonesia's premier
woman artists. Introduction by Carla Bianpoen and Afterword by Keith
Foulcher, a collaborative project by Saritaksu Editions and Galeri Cemara.
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CHILDREN'S FAVORITE BALINESE STORIES
by Trina Bohan-Tyrie (Illustrations),
Victor Mason Hardcover - 96 pages
Price: US$16.95
Balinese
Children¹s Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories narrated by the
beautiful daughter of the king¹s adviser. Once upon a time, a girl is summoned
to the royal chamber and from the moment she arrives, she captivates the king
with her fascinating stories and radiant spirit. The tales in this collection
include: The Haughty Toad, The Saintly Stork, The Rajah who Lost His Head, A
Tale of Two Sisters, The Dog who Flattered a Crow, and many more
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FOLK TALES FROM INDONESIA
by Dr. S.D.B.Aman
Price: US$5.00
A wonderful collection of tales from Aceh
to Roti. Tales such as “The Strange Porridge” from Roti and “Why the People of
To’po do not eat Hedgehog Meat?” and an extensive vocabulary of unusual words
used throughout the stores.
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FOLK TALES FROM BALI AND LOMBOK
by Margaret Muth Alibasah
Price: US$5.00
How was Lake Batur formed, and how did the Bali Strait come into being? Where
did Mount Rinjani get its name? And who irrigated the beautiful terraced rice
fields of Bali and built its many temples? Long years ago these questions and
the answers to them became the myths and legends of the people of Bali and
Lombok, told and retold down to the present day.
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THE RAMAYANA
by Sunardjo Haditjoroko M.A.
Price: US$5.00
A concise version of this very famous Asian tale that is the basis of many dance
and drama performances all over Asia.
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OTHER FOLK TALES FROM INDONESIA
by S.D.B.Aman
Price: US$5.00
More wonderful Indonesian Folk Tales from across the archipelago. Including
tales such as Mambang Linau’s Dance from the island of Riau to Inkonkulsuri from
West Irian. An interesting collection with a vocabulary in the back of the book.
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REVOLT IN PARADISE
by K'tut Tantri
Price: US$7.50This
is the story of one woman's adventures in a foreign land during a time of
great turbulence. Her story is packed full of dangerous incidents and
dangerous liasons. K'tut Tantri was looking for a land of peace and beauty
and she found it on the island of Bali. She fell in love with the Balinese
people and the Balinese culture and spent 15 years living in the palace of
Prince Anak Agung Nura till war broke out and her peaceful life was
shattered. She was captured, tortured and imprisoned and then, near death,
finally released. An extraordinary personal account and finally reprinted. |
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MADS LANGE - The Bali Trader and Peacemaker
by Peter Bloch, Leonard Luras, Gustaaf Scouten
Price: US$39.99
Mads Lange was a native Dane who at the age of 17 landed on the shores of
Lombok in 1834. He forged an alliance with the then Balinese King of
Karangasem who was at war with the Lombok ruler of Mataram and then moved to
establish a residence and trading centre on Kuta Beach. He was a clever
businessman and maintained good relationships with a wide range of social
and business partners. He established various business interests including a
trade in "kepeng" coins from China, arms, gold, rice, silk and opium. He was
reportedly disliked by Dutch colonial officials for his "fraternization"
with local elements but his skills as a negotiator were frequently called
upon to smooth over difficult situations. One the eve of a return trip to
Europe, Mads Lange died in somewhat uncertain circumstances in Bali on 13th
May 1856. His largely forgotten grave, guarded by a stone dalmation, can be
found on a side street - Jalan Tuan Lange, just off Bali's busy bypass to
Kuta.
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ECHOES : Book Two, My Years in Indonesia 1949
- 1962
by Charlotte Clayton Maramis
Price: US$18.00
Charlotte Maramis married the young Manadonese
son of a Lutheran Minister named Anton Maramis in 1947 whom she had met and
married in Australia. The young Anton was a member of the Komite Pusat (KNIP
Central Indonesian National Committee) when he was stationed in Australia
during the second world war. He played a key role in fighting for the rights
of the Indonesian seamen in Australia. He and Charlotte returned to
Indonesia in 1949 and it is here that the book picks up the story of a young
woman and her extraordinary tale of her life and times in Indonesia. She
became a journalist and worked for many years as a columnist with the
Indonesian Observer, edited and published by Herawati Diah, whose husband
owned and operated Merdeka Press. The book has many anecdotes of the key
people and events of that time and is written in a friendly and informal
style that is really appealing. |
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PRAMOEDYA POSTCOLONIALLY : (Re-) Viewing
History, Gender and Identity in the Buru Tetralogy
by Razif Bahari
Price: US$29.99
This book by Razif Bahari of the National
Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University, concentrates on
the way Indonesia's most well-known novelist, Pramoedya Ananta Toer tackles
some imposing questions about Indonesia. He concentrates on the novels of
the Buru quartet, which assume a variety of positions on the issues of
national identity, history and gender. He examines the way Pramoedya deals
with perceptions of historical experience, the concept of a national and a
close look at the Dutch Colonial rule and internal social Javanese
feudalism. |
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AROK OF JAVA
by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
Translated by Max Lane
Price: US$17.50
"It is the 13th century in Java. Rebelliousness
stirs among peasant farmers and Brahmin priests alike. Slavery has returned
and men, women and children labour to find gold for Java's rulers. Bearing
the symbols of spiritual power, a young scholar-bandit and rebel appears,
called Arok - he who upturns everything. As the rebellion spreads, it is
Arok himself whom the rulers employ to suppress it. Thus emerges one of the
epic political conspiracies of Javanese history. At stake is power in Java
itself, the Lady Consort Dedes, and an end to slavery and oppression. This
novel presents Pramoedya's version of a great legend emerging out of the
mists of historical past, is a tale of palace politics, conspiracy and
revolution. It sets out the beginning of historical process that began on
Java and gives the most vivid picture of the political, cultural and social
forces which Pramoedya sees as having remained crucial until even today: the
castes of the Brahman intellectuals, the Satria military and the Sudra, the
people, the farmers, the artisans and labourers." The author Pramoedya
Ananta Toer (1925-2006) is regarded as Indonesia's greatest novelist. |
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THE CENTHINI STORY.
The Javanese Journey of Life
by Soewito Santoso
Price: US$45.00
Serat Centhini on which this volume is based, is
one of Indonesia's oldest surviving manuscripts dating back to 1814. It is
an encyclopaedic work written in the form of poetry and song by court
scholars of the Surakarta royal palace. The original 12 volumes no longer
exist and the reason behind their loss is a mystery, but th exact copies
made in the late 1800's are housed in The Netherlands and in the royal
libraries of Java. Serat Centhini encompasses art, music, dance, ceremonies,
divination, magic, religion, spiritualism as well as practical matters
concerning housing and health.
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TERRA : A Bilingual Collection of Short
Stories and Poems
Edited by Sandra Thidobeaux and Sitok Srengenge
Translations by Kadek Krishna Adidhama
Price: US$25.00
A Bilingual (English/Indonesian) collection of
65 short stories and poems by 45 authors that have appeared in the Northern
Territory of Australia at the WordStorm Writers' Festival since 2004. An
impressive list of Indonesian writers including: Ayu Utami, Nukila Amal,
Linda Christianty, Dorothea Rosa Herliany and Sitok Srenenge. And an equally
impressive list of Australian writers including the Aboriginal elder Alec
Kruger, Frank Moorhouse, Miles Merrill, Alana Valentine, Dorothy Porter and
Romaine Moreton. "......the powerful works in this collection speak to me
with force and passion of matters of huge individual and political relevance
to our region : freedom, belonging, fear, insecurity, identity" Kirsty Sword
Gusmao, Timor-Leste. |
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THE ANAGRAM
by Laksmi Pamuntjak
Price: US$10.00
This is the second collection of poetry by
Laksmi Pamuntjak which looks at the human condition, ordinary human
existance in everyday life, of loss and love, of grief and regret, of
acceptance and rebellion, of fear of the unmapped and delight in the new, of
redemption and the possibility of grace. This volume also includes eight
poems on Buru Island in From the Buru Notebook, which focuses on a period
during President Suharto's administration (1965-1998), in which the island
was turned into the site of a large penal colony where alleged communists
and Communist Party sympathizers were detained for more than a decade
without being formally charged or tried in a court. |
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TAKE ME TO PARADISE
by Jan Cornall
Price: US$10.00
A wonderfully descriptive novel that illuminates the deep affection felt by
many Australians and Balinese towards one another. This book reminds us
never to abandon our neighbours and encourages us to keep our hearts and
minds open. The story itself centres on the journey of "Marilyn" from her
complicated life in Australia to the lush green splendour of Ubud Bali. Set
between the bombings of 2002 and 2005 we follow her quest for her "paradise"
and for the meaning of "passion" in a post 9/11 world. |
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BEFORE DAWN : The Poetry
of Sapardi Djoko Damono
Compiled and Translated by John H. McGlynn
Price: US$20.00
A beautifully hard-bound collection of poetic works by this most prolific
and celebrated Indonesian Poet, educator and literary critic.133 poems offer
a well-rounded view of the author's perspectives on life. Indeed these poems
speak for "everyperson" as Sapardi can eloquently put into verse emotions
and dreams which we all share. The translator, John McGlynn, is the co-
founder of the Lontar Foundation, which has been instrumental in making
available to the English language reader scores of Indonesian literary
works.Stunning contemporary illustrations by Jeihan Sukmantoro. |
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GOENAWAN MOHAMAD : Selected Poems/Puisi
Pilihan
Selected and Edited by Laksmi Pamuntjak
Price: US$7.50
Goenawan Mohamad is most prominently known as the Chief Editor of
Indonesia's weekly newsmagazine, Tempo, for 25 years. This edition is a
revised collection of 65 poems written between 1961 and 2004 and they appear
in both Indonesian and in English. There are several translators, namely
Laksmi Pamuntjak, Hasif Amini, Nancy Florida, T. E. Behrend, Eddin Khoo,
Rayya Makarim, Toenggoel P. Siagian and Goenawan Mohamad himself. This
edition purports to emphasize that a work of translation should stand on its
own right, as verse in its own language. Therefore, the poems in both
languages are lyrical and can be read independently. |
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THEY SAY I'M A MONKEY
by Djenar Maesa Ayu
Price:US$8.50
A collection of short stories by a young Indonesian writer that shocked its
readers with its liberal approach to sex as a central theme, when if first
appeared in Indonesia in 2002. There are 11 stories depicting urban Jakarta
and the inner lives of its inhabitants. The translator is Michael Nieto
Garcia and he notes that "translating a collection of literary stories -
demands pulling the reader gently toward the foreignness of the source
language and culture". A very interesting and compelling insight into modern
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THE DIARY OF R.S. Musings
on Art
by Laksmi Pamuntjak
Price: US$8.00
It is hard to write a small synopsis on an exceptional collection of work
such as this. So, let Laksmi Pamuntjak speak for | |