Biographies & Memoirs (GR)

As the first private practitioner in some 70 years to be appointed Attorney General of Malaysia, Tommy Thomas describes his experience in the highest legal office in the land in this highly personal book. The former AG discusses key decisions he made, including the prosecution of former Prime Minister Najib...

A memoir of LIM Chin Joo, this is a book about his life as a kampong boy growing up against the backdrop of the Second World War, who was later caught up in the anti-colonial struggles that led to his 9-year imprisonment without trial in the 1950s and 1960s. It...

In this beautifully illustrated book, Nooraini Mydin grabs you by the hand and takes you with her on a madcap rail adventure through 10 countries. She sleeps alongside 53 passengers in the open carriage of the Trans-Siberian train, traversing Siberia to take in the stunning views of Lake Baikal. She...

From Jail to Jail is the political autobiography of Sutan Ibrahim gelar Tan Malaka, an enigmatic and colorful political thinker of twentieth-century Asia, who was one of the most influential figures of the Indonesian Revolution. Variously labeled a communist, Trotskyite, and nationalist, Tan Malaka managed to run afoul of nearly...

From Jail to Jail is the political autobiography of Sutan Ibrahim gelar Tan Malaka, an enigmatic and colorful political thinker of twentieth-century Asia, who was one of the most influential figures of the Indonesian Revolution. Variously labeled a communist, Trotskyite, and nationalist, Tan Malaka managed to run afoul of nearly...

This is a rags to riches story of an estate boy whose determination to avert the limited prospects of people of his background led him to make good at his profession and go on to pursue a political career which led him to the top of Malaysian politics. From Estate...

Sepatutnya berempat akhirnya jadi seorang. Mahu tidak mahu, beg galas dikemas juga dan semua perancangan asal terpaksa dirombak. Hanoi menyambut tetamunya dengan suasana yang berbeza dan segala andaian yang diharapkan sebelum tiba ke sini hampir kesemuanya salah. Lebih baik begini, saya lupakan tentang andaian dan harapan saya tentang tempat ini...

One shot! One shot! One shot! One shot!" Hanya Tuhan sahaja tahu bagaimana perasaan saya ketika itu. Tangan saya sudah memegang gelas berisi soju, dan kini semua orang sedang bersorak menunggu saya minum. Saya jadi panik, dan semua muzik dipasang di padang besbol itu tidak lagi masuk ke dalam gegendang...

This generation of Malaysians needs to dream again for our country. We need to reimagine a Malaysia that is above and beyond what we can see today. We need re-imagination to rebuild this country. In this book, I share my insights as a young lawmaker from different aspects of nation-building...

Investigating the deforestation of Sarawak, Borneo, and the dispossession of its people, journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown followed a trail of corruption that led her to the heart of Malaysian politics and to Prime Minister Najib Razak himself. Determined that the public should know the truth, she started a blog, which...

Catatan ini adalah sekumpulan pelajar di Malaysia yang belajar di seluruh Turki yang merupakan hasil refleksi peribadi mereka terhadap persekitaran, keadaan, suasana termasuk emosi dan perasaan selama menetap di sana. Inilah yang dikatakan sebagai Universiti Kehidupan oleh Ustaz Pahrol Muhamad Juoi, “hidup adalah sebuah sekolah yang mana orang , situasi...

New. A collection of experiences of anthropologists, historians and sociologists recounting the joys and frustrations of actually carrying out the necessary field work on which their academic work is based. The contributors are both from Malaysia and elsewhere their subjects are not only the indigenous peoples of the state, but...

A primer on how to spot, seize, and exploit, and create lucky breaks in the post-COVID world--written for Millennials, but compelling and relevant to anyone. The essence of being street smart is the ability to take advantage of lucky breaks. And everyone--at least once in their lifetime--gets a lucky break....

The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer. From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary...

The Story of Harley-Davidson is a compact and dynamic exploration of the legendary motorcycle manufacturer. There are few silhouettes on the worlds roads as instantly recognisable as that of the Harley-Davidson. The iconic motorcycle brand is synonymous with myth, adventure and excitement, and its story is no different. From a...

***A SUNDAY TIMES AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR AND INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** The bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies Ive Loved) asks, how do you move forward with a life you didnt choose? Hailed by Glennon Doyle as the Christian Joan Didion,...

A detailed case study of a successful business leader.

The "captivating" (The New York Times), definitive biography of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, detailing the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful--and elusive--woman in the world. Angela Merkel has always been an outsider. A pastors daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East Germany, she spent her twenties working as a...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Powerful and profound Esquire Unbridled and unapologetic Vogue When Anthony Bourdain died in 2018, fans around the globe came together to celebrate the life of an inimitable man. Laurie Woolever, Bourdains longtime assistant and confidante, has interviewed nearly a hundred of the people who shared...

An accessible biography of Muhammad, Islams founding prophet, tracing his development from orphan to political leader and providing insights into his personal life and tastes. --New York Times Book Review A joyous read, presenting the Prophet Muhammad both as human and humane. Insightful, thoughtful and thought provoking! --Azar Nafisi, New...