6 must-read nonfiction books like The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, Peter Simons

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The Malay Archipelago

By: Alfred Russel Wallace , Peter Simons

3.50

Format: 142 pages, Paperback

A work of astounding scope and originality that provides some of the first evidence of the modern t…

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1. The Origin of Species

By: Charles Darwin

4.01

Format: 703 pages, Hardcover

Darwin's theory of natural selection issued a profound challenge to orthodox thought and belief: no… read more

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  • history
  • biology
  • natural history
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
"Man selects only for his own good; Nature only for that of the being which she tends."

-Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species

"...Showing that they descend from common parents, and consequently must be ranked as varieties."

-Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species

"I am convinced that natural selection has been the main but not exclusive means of modification."

-Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species

"The expression often used by Mr. Herbert Spencer of the Survival of the Fittest is more accurate, and is sometimes equally convenient."

-Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species

Cover of Raden Mandasia si Pencuri Daging Sapi by Yusi Avianto Pareanom

2. Raden Mandasia si Pencuri Daging Sapi

By: Yusi Avianto Pareanom

4.59

Format: 450 pages, Paperback

SUNGU LEMBU menjalani hidup membawa dendam. Raden Mandasia menjalani hari-hari memikirkan penyelama… read more

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"Maut tak perlu digoda sedemikian intim"

-Yusi Avianto Pareanom, Raden Mandasia si Pencuri Daging Sapi

"Tak ada senjata yang lebih tajam ketimbang akal, tak ada perisai lebih ampuh ketimbang nyali, dan tak ada siasat yang lebih unggul ketimbang hati."

-Yusi Avianto Pareanom, Raden Mandasia si Pencuri Daging Sapi

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3. De stille kracht

By: Louis Couperus , F.L. Bastet

4.57

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Alternative cover edition of ISBN 9789025306601 In Laboewangi op het eiland Java vindt een aantal o… read more

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4. The Fate of Africa: A History of Fifty Years of Independence

By: Martin Meredith

3.91

Format: 360 pages, Paperback

"The fortunes of Africa have changed dramatically in the fifty years since the independence era beg… read more

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  • travel
  • nonfiction
  • history
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5. Biophilia

By: Edward O. Wilson

3.77

Format: 134 pages, Paperback

The eminent biologist reflects on his own response to nature and the aesthetic aspects of his explo… read more

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  • biology
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science
Cover of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling, Jerry Pinkney

6. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

By: Rudyard Kipling , Jerry Pinkney

1.00

Format: 168 pages, Hardcover

Here is the thrilling story of Rikki, a fearless young mongoose who finds himself locked in a life-… read more

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7. A Brief History of Indonesia: Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of Southeast Asia's Largest Nation

By: Tim Hannigan

4.13

Format: 277 pages, Paperback

Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of the World's Largest Archipelago Indonesia is… read more

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  • travel
  • nonfiction
  • history
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8. Grass (Arbai, #1)

By: Sheri S. Tepper

4.24

Format: 212 pages, Paperback

Generations ago, humans fled to the cosmic anomaly known as Grass. But before humanity arrived, ano… read more

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9. The Malay Archipelago

By: Alfred Russel Wallace , Peter Simons

3.50

Format: 142 pages, Paperback

A work of astounding scope and originality that provides some of the first evidence of the modern t… read more

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  • history
  • travel
  • biology
  • natural history
  • nonfiction
  • nature
  • science

10. Uncle Vanya

By: Anton Chekhov

3.78

Format: None pages, Paperback

Famous play by the Russian short story writer and playwright. His major plays are frequently revive… read more

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11. Island of Bali

By: Miguel Covarrubias

3.69

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

First published in 1937, Island of Balihas come to be regarded as a classic work on the Balinese pe… read more

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12. The Bridge of San Luis Rey

By: Thornton Wilder

5.00

Format: 36 pages,

Featuring a beautiful new cover and author biography, this novel, which brought Wilder his first Pu… read more

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13. Nathaniel's Nutmeg: How One Man's Courage Changed the Course of History

By: Giles Milton

4.12

Format: 440 pages, Paperback

The tiny island of Run is an insignificant speck in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago--remot… read more

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14. Burmese Days

By: George Orwell

3.97

Format: 68 pages, Hardcover

Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, this book describes corruption and… read more

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15. The Year of Living Dangerously

By: Christopher J. Koch

4.36

Format: None pages, Paperback

The year is 1965. The fiercely nationalistic government of the god-king Sukarno has brought Indones… read more

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16. Elements of the Philosophy of Right

By: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel , Allen W. Wood , Raymond Geuss

4.19

Format: 168 pages, Paperback

This book is a translation of a classic work of modern social and political thought, Elements of th… read more

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17. Indonesia, Etc: Exploring the Improbable Nation

By: Elizabeth Pisani

3.16

Format: 91 pages, Paperback

Declaring independence in 1945, Indonesia said it would "work out the details of the transfer of po… read more

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18. Ring of Fire: An Indonesia Odyssey

By: None , None

4.14

Format: None pages, Paperback

Based on the Emmy award-winning documentary series of the same name, Ring of Fire is a first-person… read more

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19. Lilith

By: George MacDonald

3.75

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Lilith is a story concerning the nature of life, death, and salvation. After he followed the old ma… read more

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20. Into the Heart of Borneo

By: Redmond O'Hanlon

4.00

Format: 279 pages, Paperback

The story of a 1983 journey to the center of Borneo, which no expedition had attempted since 1926. … read more

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21. Loving the Wounded Soul: Alasan dan Tujuan Depresi Hadir di Hidup Manusia

By: Regis Machdy

4.38

Format: 287 pages, Paperback

Depresi adalah penyakit yang sangat mengganggu, bahkan dapat memunculkan keinginan untuk mengakhiri… read more

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  • nonfiction
"Matahari dan bulan bersinar di waktunya masing-masing dan memiliki pengagumnya sendiri-sendiri,"

-Regis Machdy, Loving the Wounded Soul: Alasan dan Tujuan Depresi Hadir di Hidup Manusia

"Stresor atau penyebab stres berasal dari peristiwa yang netral. Respon kita terhadap stresor tersebutlah yang membuatnya bermakna."

-Regis Machdy, Loving the Wounded Soul: Alasan dan Tujuan Depresi Hadir di Hidup Manusia

"Menjadi orang baik sebenarnya sangat mudah. Susahnya adalah menjadi "orang baik" versi ayah (punya rumah, punya mobil, punya pekerjaan dengan gaji tinggi), versi ibu (menikah dengan pasangan berkecuk…"

-Regis Machdy, Loving the Wounded Soul: Alasan dan Tujuan Depresi Hadir di Hidup Manusia

6 Top adult books like Loving the Wounded Soul: Alasan dan Tujuan Depresi Hadir di Hidup Manusia by Regis Machdy

Transform Your Habits

Gadis Kretek

Ratih Kumala

4.14

Transform Your Habits

Laut Bercerita

Leila S. Chudori

4.62

Transform Your Habits

Perempuan yang Menangis kepada Bulan Hitam

Dian Purnomo

4.60

Transform Your Habits

Filosofi Teras

Henry Manampiring

4.50

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