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The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity. But there has been no comprehensive and entertaining, single-volume history of this great intellectual journey since 1945. With his characteristic clarity and elegance A....

She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanfords campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on Buzzfeed, where it instantly went...

Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally bestselling guide to simplifying your life by a Japanese monk who embodies the wisdom of Zen. Drawing on centuries of wisdom, renowned Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno applies the essence of Zen to modern life in...

Written by Tim Seldin, President of the Montessori Foundation, this is the most fully up-to-date guide on Montessori parenting, packed with brand-new advice on childrens use of digital media, and the neuroscience of child development. The Montessori method emphasises learning through discovery, with children encouraged to choose their own activities...

The perfect gift book for the power hungry (and who doesnt want power?) at an excellent price. The Concise Edition of an international bestseller. At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 oclock news: the 48 Laws apply everywhere. For anyone with an interest in conquest, self-defence,...

Great leaders have always understood the power of stories. Through the stories they tell, the most successful leaders educate, persuade and bring about change, but we rarely have the background knowledge to explore how they do so. In this hugely insightful guide to getting to the top, leading journalist Gavin...

In the early twentieth century, social banditry was endemic in the countryside near the border between the northern Malaysian state of Kedah and Siam, and some outlaws became local heroes. Cheah Boon Khengs account of peasant banditry and the society where it flourished draws on colonial records, literary sources and...

Kuala Lumpur Notebook features over 40 drawings and watercolours of artist Chin Kon Yit, who turns his keen eye and delicate brush to record Kuala Lumpurs enchanting architecture and scenes of daily life. Featuring marvellous architectural details, this notebook is the perfect gift for stationery lovers and art enthusiasts alike.

本书反映 马来西亚 华人 社会 在巫统政治霸权为主导的政治大环境下， 六 十 年 一路艰辛走来所面对的各种困境， 以及 华人 在面对困境和各种不公平的政策时，屡败不馁、 锲而不舍地继续争取和抗争的精神。这主要体现在华文教育问题上。 往细看，本书探讨了 华人 社会 面对的华文教育课题、 华团的分化和政治化、 华人 想望的国族建构、 华人 社会 变革和政治觉醒及华巫族群关系。 作者分析这些问题产生的政治背景，以及应对困境之方法。 作者简介： 祝家丰博士曾任马来亚大学中文系主任（ 2011 年 至2015 年 8月），高级讲师和副教授。 其 研究 领域为 马来西亚 华人 政治、 华人 社团、华文教育、 种族关系和东南亚 华人 及当代中国。

At the age of thirty-four, I’ve built a nine-figure fashion company, garnered 1.8 million followers on Instagram and managed to squeeze in time to get married and give birth to not one, but four children. And it all started from a blog. Perfect for young entrepreneurs, this book shares the...

Since making his first online appearance on the Huffington Post in 2016, Jay Shetty has become one of the most popular personalities on social media. One of his clips was the most watched video on Facebook last year, amassing over 360 million views. His followings on Twitter and Instagram rival...

Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, year: 1998. Seng Boo, 16, has a hard time adjusting to life in the squalor of the warehouse he shares with his family and relatives near the pig farms. The recurring nightmares of fires in the warehouse, coupled with other bizarre scenes continue to distress him.Meningitis, dengue...

ABOUT THE POWER OF HABITNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This instant classic explores how we can change our lives by changing our habits.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal • Financial TimesIn The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporterCharles Duhigg takes us to...

In Quiet, the international bestseller, Susan Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs, and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts. She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with real stories, Quiet...

Heidi Munan – the honorary curator of beads at the Sarawak Museum – displays the beauty, variety and mystique of the beads and bead culture found in the worlds third-largest island. Coverage of this culturally significant subject transcends the island’s political boundaries to include the Malaysian states of Sabah and...

This is the story of the money used from pre-colonial times to the present day on the island we know as Singapore. This signature book describes the multiplicity of currencies that have been used in and around the island over the centuries, and how these culminate in the Singapore dollar...

Named one of the Best Business Books of 2023 by the Financial Times Thinkers50 2023 Winner: Talent Award From MIT professor and pre-eminent voice on Good Jobs comes a leadership guide for choosing excellence and providing good jobs that offer a living wage, dignity, and opportunities for growth. From healthcare...

. . . The meaning of the phrase “Islam is socialist in nature” merely acts as a categorisation into a particular system of society based on the features that characterise it as socialist. Those who are against Islam being considered as socialist either do not understand the meaning of certain...

The Malaysia Agreement 1963 is a story about the birth of a nation called Malaysia. Four territories agreed to combine forces and signed an Agreement called the Malaysia Agreement 1963 in London, together with representatives of the Queen of the United Kingdom. The agreement, popularly known as the ‘MA63’ is...

A complete introduction to origami paper folding for beginners at an unbeatable price! Easy Origami for Beginners is the ideal beginner's introduction to the magic of origami. This value-packed book shows you how to fold the 20 most popular origami models that everyone loves to make. It is fully illustrated...