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Excavations, Interrogations, Krishen Jit & Contemporary Malaysian Theatre

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Excavations, Interrogations, Krishen Jit & Contemporary Malaysian Theatre recounts the interventions and interactions of Malaysian theatre doyen and arts leader Krishen Jit (1939–2005). Best known for his cross-disciplinary takes on the avant garde and unflinching engagement with the differences and ruptures of multicultural identity, Krishen saw theatre’s critical function as inseparable from daily life. Krishen's keen collaborations across a range of arts institutions, organizations, and practitioners made him a key figure in Southeast Asian arts conversations, inspiring performers, academics, and audiences alike with his spontaneity, warmth, and desire to understand the people he worked with. A stanch supporter of deeply local yet internationally engaged art, Krishen wrote the longest-running theatre criticism column in Malaysia’s main newspaper, co-founded the theatre company Five Arts Center, and chaired the theatre department at Akademi Seni Kebangsaan.
A touching and insightful dedication from fourteen arts professionals, Excavations combines personal narratives and critical analyses to shed light on Krishen’s process, character, and lasting impact in contemporary theatre practice. This richly illustrated collection traverses writings and conversations, and even serves up some homemade caramelised carrots, in its exploration of Krishen’s professional and personal legacy.

Authors: Carmen Nge, Charlene Rajendran, Ken Takiguchi
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: Epigram Books
Publication Date: 2018

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Marjolijn De Jager, Theo Coster

We All Wore Stars - Memories Of Anne Frank From Her Classmates

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This book could be a good read for you if you are fascinated by personal stories that shed light on a historically significant figure. Through the accounts of Theo Coster and his classmates, this book not only allows us to rediscover Anne Frank but also offers remarkable stories of resilience and survival during the Holocaust. You'll be captivated by the intertwined journeys of these individuals and their unique connections to Anne, which provide a deeper understanding of her life and legacy.

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Moreen; Volk Dee

Women with a Mission

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Recommendation: Women with a Mission is a must-read for those interested in the lives of extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to advancing Australia's national interests overseas. The book provides a unique insight into the world of diplomacy and showcases how women have played an instrumental role in shaping Australian foreign policy. With its rich collection of stories, Women with a Mission is an inspiring and uplifting read that highlights the achievements of women in the often male-dominated field of diplomacy.

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Owen Matthews

Stalin's Children : Three Generations of Love and War

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On a midsummer day in 1937, Boris Bibikov kissed his two daughters goodbye and disappeared. One of those girls, Lyudmila, was to fall in love with a tall young foreigner in Moscow at the height of the Cold War and embark on a dangerous and passionate affair. Decades later, a reporter in nineties Moscow, her son Owen Matthews pieces together his grandfather's passage through the harrowing world of Stalin's purges, and tells the story of his parents' Cold War love affair through their heartbreaking letters and memories. Stalin's Children is a raw, vivid memoir about a young man's struggle to understand his parents' lives and the history of the strange country in which they lived.

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Pamela Druckerman

Bringing Up Bebe : One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting (now with Bebe Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting)

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Recommendations: 1. This book is a must-read for parents looking to discover the secrets behind French parenting. With thorough research and a humorous narrative, Pamela Druckerman provides valuable insights on how French children are well-behaved, independent, and creative. The book will not only entertain readers but also serve as a useful resource for American parents who want to adopt some of the French parenting techniques. 2. Bringing Up Bebe is a fascinating exploration of the differences between American and French parenting styles. Through personal anecdotes and societal observations, the author offers a refreshing perspective on raising children. This book challenges traditional American approaches and introduces new ideas that can help parents cultivate independence, self-control, and a sense of adventure in their children. 3. Discover the secrets behind the well-behaved French children that will make you reconsider your parenting strategies. Pamela Druckerman's witty and insightful writing will entertain and educate you on the benefits of embracing a more relaxed, independent approach to parenting. With practical tips and anecdotes, this book is a valuable resource for any parent seeking a fresh perspective on raising children.

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Chesley McLaren, Karen Karbo

Gospel According to Coco Chanel : Life Lessons From The World's Most Elegant Woman

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Delving into the long, extraordinary life of renowned French fashion designer Coco Chanel, Karen Karbo has written a new kind of book, exploring Chanel's philosophy on a range of universal themes - from style to passion, from money and success to femininity and living life on your own terms.For a live viewing of Chesley McLaren's illustrations you can visit The 4th Wall Gallery.Click here for more info.

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Maddie Ziegler

The Maddie Diaries - A Memoir

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This is a perfect read for fans of Maddie Ziegler, as she shares her journey to stardom and the lessons she learned along the way. The book offers a unique perspective on making your way in the world as a young teenager, and inspires the reader to follow their dreams with hard work and determination.

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Semyon Dukach, Ben Mezrich

Busting Vegas: The MIT Whiz Kid Who Brought the Casinos to Their Knees

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He played in casinos around the world with a plan to make himself richer than anyone could possibly imagine -- but it would nearly cost him his life. Semyon Dukach was known as the Darling of Las Vegas. A legend at age twenty-one, this cocky hotshot was the biggest high roller to appear in Sin City in decades, a mathematical genius with a system the casinos had never seen before and couldn't stop — a system that has never been revealed until now; that has nothing to do with card counting, wasn't illegal, and was more powerful than anything that had been tried before. Las Vegas. Atlantic City. Aruba. Barcelona. London. And the jewel of the gambling crown — Monte Carlo. Dukach and his fellow MIT students hit them all and made millions. They came in hard, with stacks of cash; big, seemingly insane bets; women hanging on their arms; and fake identities. Although they were taking classes and studying for exams during the week, over the weekends they stormed the blackjack tables only to be harassed, banned from casinos, threatened at gunpoint, and beaten in Vegas's notorious back rooms. The stakes were high, the dangers very real, but the players were up to the challenges, consequences be damned. There was Semyon Dukach himself, bored with school and broke; Victor Cassius, the slick, brilliant MIT grad student who galvanized the team; Owen Keller, with stunning ability but a dark past that would catch up to him; and Allie Simpson, bright, clever, and a feast for the eyes. In the classroom, they were geeks. On the casino floor, they were unstoppable. Busting Vega$ is Dukach's unbelievably true story; a riveting account of monumental greed, excess, hubris, sex, love, violence, fear, and statistics that is high-stakes entertainment at its best.

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Blake Morrison

And When Did You Last See Your Father?

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This book is a poignant and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between a father and son, as well as the process of grieving and coming to terms with loss. Morrison's writing is raw and honest, and readers will be moved by his candid reflections on family dynamics. This book is a must-read for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, or who wants to better understand the nuances of parent-child relationships.

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (3 Books in 1)

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This book, which includes "A Study in Scarlet," "The Sign of Four," and "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes," is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and detective fiction. Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style is concise yet descriptive, immersing the reader in the world of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Readers will appreciate the well-plotted and intriguing mysteries, as well as the chemistry between the characters of Holmes and Watson.

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Benjamin Moser

Why This World

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Why This World is a must-read for those who are looking for a deep and introspective exploration of human nature and the human experience. Benjamin Moser paints a vivid picture of the life and development of the enigmatic Clarice Lispector, one of Latin America's most popular writers. It is a deeply introspective book about the nature of writing, human life, and consciousness. Moser shows that Lispector was not only a great storyteller but also a spiritual guide for the readers. Highly recommended for people interested in Latin American literature, spirituality, and deep introspection.

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Sue Patton Thoele

Book of Courage

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This book is an empowering guide for women, helping them tap into their inner strength and wisdom. With practical tools and inspiring stories, Sue Patton Thoele shows you how to set boundaries, change self-defeating behaviors, and cultivate passion for yourself and others. Whether you want to create peace of mind, tame your dragons, or make your own choices, this book will give you the courage to embrace personal growth and transform your life. It's a must-read for any woman seeking empowerment and self-discovery.

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Richard Hammond

On The Edge : My Story

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Gripping account by Richard Hammond of life before and after his terrifying high-speed car crash.Richard Hammond is one of our most in-demand and best-loved television presenters. In September 2006, he suffered a serious brain injury following a high-speed car crash. ON THE EDGE is his compelling account of life before and after the accident and an honest description of his recovery, full of drama and incident. An adrenalin junkie long before his association with Top Gear, Richard tells the story of his life, from the small boy showing off with ridiculous stunts on his bicycle to the adolescent with a near-obsessive attraction to speed and the smell of petrol.After a series of jobs in local radio, he graduated to television and eventually to Top Gear. His insights into the personalities, the camaraderie and the stunts for which Top Gear has become famous, make compulsive reading. It was whilst filming for Top Gear that Richard was involved in a high speed crash, driving a jet-powered dragster. His wife Mindy tells the story of the anxious hours and days of watching and waiting until he finally emerged from his coma. In an extraordinarily powerful piece of writing, she and Richard then piece together the stages of his recovery as his shattered mind slowly reformed. The final chapter recounts his return home and his triumphant reappearance in front of the cameras.

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Zhao Ziyang, Renee Chiang, Bao Pu

Prisoner of the State : The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang

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If you're engrossed by political histories and first-hand accounts of pivotal events, "Prisoner of the State" could speak volumes to you. Zhao Ziyang's secret journal offers a rare glimpse into the otherwise opaque world of Chinese politics, particularly surrounding the Tiananmen Square event. It's a window into the thoughts of a reformist leader and is bound to stir a mix of curiosity, empathy, and possibly outrage as you flip through the pages of recent history as experienced by someone on the inside.

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Barry Desker, Chong Guan Kwa

Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered

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Dr Goh Keng Swee was Singapore's first Minister for Finance from 1959 to 1965 who initiated Singapore's first industrial estate now known as Jurong Town. He was also the first and longest serving Defence Minister after Singapore became independent in 1965, responsible for building up the Singapore Armed Forces from scratch. Later he became Minister for Education in 1981 and revamped the education system to what it is today. Dr Goh was also concurrently Deputy Prime Minister from 1973 to 1984 during which time he set up the Monetary Authority of Singapore.While Dr Goh's public career and achievements are well documented in press reports and archival records as well as in photographs and speeches, what is missing is an insight and exposition of Dr Goh as an individual in his various roles. Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered seeks to provide this missing dimension of Dr Goh as a person to work for. Thirty-eight persons who had the opportunity of closely observing or working with Dr Goh have contributed their reflections and recollections of Dr Goh as a person, colleague and “boss”, to this book. They have given candid and personal pen portraits of an unusual leader and minister, revealing a glimpse of the working habits of Dr Goh not known to most people.Drawn from oral histories and recent interviews, these reminiscences have been chronologically arranged, from those who recalled what it was like to work alongside Dr Goh on the Malayan Forum in London in the early 1950s, through his various ministerial positions, to travelling with Dr Goh after he “retired” from politics in 1984. What emerges from these anecdotes of Dr Goh is that he could be an extremely demanding “boss”, who could also be very supportive of his subordinates. They show him to be a person with a very inquisitive and creative mind capable of making great leaps of lateral thinking, able to connect disparate ideas and data to propose new and innovative solutions to intractable policy problems. He was truly a Singaporean for all seasons.

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Mary H. Manhein

The Bone Lady : Life as a Forensic Anthropologist

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The Bone Lady could be a fascinating read for anyone interested in true crime, forensic anthropology, or medical science. Mary H. Manhein shares numerous perplexing cases she has worked on as a forensic pathologist for almost two decades. Her unique work of reconstructing the face of victims is one of the most distinctive and memorable features of the book that readers would love.

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Kathy O'Beirne

Don't Ever Tell : Kathy's Story: A True Tale of a Childhood Destroyed by Neglect and Fear

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The shocking story of the abused girl who would grow up to lead the fight for justice for Magdalen girls in Ireland I feel my story had to be told. So much evil was done there was a voice inside me shouting, "Justice." With no one to confide in, Kathy suffered in silence as she was battered by her father and molested by local boys. At the age of eight, she was torn from her family and incarcerated in a series of Catholic homes. When she was sent to a psychiatric unit, she suffered terrifying electric-shock therapy and further cruelty at the hands of her supposed carers. After ending up in a Magdalen laundry, she fell victim to sexual abuse and gave birth to baby Annie just weeks before her 14th birthday. This is Kathy's harrowing account of her ruined childhood and of her subsequent fight for justice.

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George Hincapie

The Loyal Lieutenant - Leading Out Lance, Pushing Through The Pain On The Rocky Road To Paris

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The Loyal Lieutenant is a must-read for cycling enthusiasts and sports fans alike. George Hincapie's insider account of his time as Lance Armstrong's teammate provides a unique perspective on the Tour de France victories that have been shrouded in controversy. Hincapie's candid storytelling and firsthand experiences make this book a captivating and revealing read.

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Thomas J. Vesper

Uncle Anthony's Unabridged Analogies : Quotes and Proverbs for Lawyers and Lecturers

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Uncle Anthony's Unabridged Analogies offers an extensive and unique collection of thousands of topically-organized proverbs, quotations, and sayings drawn from a wide range of well-known and time-honored sources as the Bible, Shakespeare, Lincoln, Churchill, and hundreds more, as well as some lesser-known, but insightful, observers of life and the individual and collective challenges, frailties, and strengths that we all encounter. The author's fascination with collecting quotations began in high school and continued through college and law school; and over the past 30 years his high school index box has become a foot locker filled with quotes that he has found useful for writing or speaking on legal and other topics. Since ancient Egypt every civilization has collected proverbs. In the English language, The Proverbs of Alfred, (1150-80), is one of the earliest known collections of proverbs. In North America, Poor Richard's, (1732-57) by Benjamin Franklin is probably the most celebrated collection of proverbs. Proverbs often contradict one another. You can easily find one maxim that cancels another. The wisdom that advises us to look before we leap also warns us that if we hesitate all is lost; that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but out of sight, out of mind. So what can we learn from that? Simply that life is full of contradictions, and that proverbs and maxims, etc., reflect and express these disagreements, and that many apothegms are more witty than true. All of us, not just trial lawyers, recite famous quotes and proverbs to better express ourselves. Adages are the wit of the inarticulate. Proverbs are the gospel of the poor. Folk sayings are the college of the masses. More Proverbs are what a people any people believe, cherish, and teach their young. They are those harvested crops of knowledge and experience with which the dead dower each generation of the living. Shakespeare has a phrase that We patch grief with proverbs. The author has tried to do more than that. He has patched his ignorance and verbal impotence with them. The Proverb is often reason laid bare, arguments stripped of fat, complexity clarified beyond this interpretation. The author views proverbs as the precious distillation of what many great men have learned from centuries of experience. Aristotle considered apothegms the product of intellectual maturity and, recognizing their enormous power, declared it unbecoming for the young to utter maxims! As the author's Uncle Anthony used to say, echoing the sentiments of Peter Anderson, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Quotations found in books of that stuff are like bullpens for lawyers when you find yourself in a jam you can go to your best quote like a good closer or middle relief pitcher. The author has included his personal favorites for each category; that is, for almost every topic in this book he has found an extract from the Bible, Ambrose Bierce, Winston Churchill, Will Rogers, William Shakespeare and Mark Twain; and on purely legal topics he has added two of his all-time heroic former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., and former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Michael A. Musmanno. The great thing about a reference book of quotations (whether they are proverbs or sayings) is that if you don t have an Uncle Anthony from Philly or an Aunt Mary from Brooklyn, you can borrow any of the sayings in this book and loan them to one of your own aunts and uncles.

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George Mulfinger, Julia Mulfinger Orozco, Henry M. Morris

Christian Men Of Science - Eleven Men Who Changed The World

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In this day of the atheistic or agnostic stereotype that is attached to the man of science, it is refreshing to study the lives of eleven great scientists who professed Christ as their Lord and Savior and used what they learned to benefit others and glorify God. In the short biographies in Christian Men of Science , we are presented with a distilled version of each man’s scientific accomplishments and the evidences of his Christian faith. These testimonies demonstrate that true scientists can be genuine Christians, and that faith in God and the authority of the Bible is not a sign of inferior intellect. Christian Men of Science includes biographies of Johannes Kepler, Robert Boyle, David Brewster, Michael Faraday, Samuel Morse, Matthew Fontaine Maury, James Clerk Maxwell, Lord Kelvin, Howard Kelley, Henry Morris, and Walt Brown.

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Carla van Raay

God's Callgirl

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Traumatised by a terrible event in her childhood, Carla van Raay entered a convent at the age of eighteen. Expecting to find understanding and inner peace amongst her fellow nuns, she instead became trapped in a web of cruel regulations that drove her to the brink of insanity. Finally released from her vows, she escaped back into the outside world even more damaged than she had been before.A hasty marriage and separation left Carla with a daughter to support. With few professional skills to rely on from her years as a nun, she turned to another age-old profession - prostitution. She worked as an escort to learn the ropes, then struck out on her own, setting up a massage service. God's Callgirl was born. At first she relished her new-found sexuality, but when eventually the darker side of the business began to assert itself, Carla was forced to confront the dark secrets of her past.

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Poh Soo Kai, Hong Lysa, Wong Souk Yee

Living in a Time of Deception

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This is the historical memoir of Dr Poh Soo Kai, a man of medicine and a founder member of the People’s Action Party.

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Kathleen Norris

Cloister Walk

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Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celibate men whose days are centered around a rigid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that poet Kathleen Norris asks us as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at St. John's Abbey in Minnesota. Part record of her time among the Benedictines, part meditation on various aspects of monastic life, The Cloister Walk demonstrates, from the rare perspective of someone who is both an insider and outsider, how immersion in the cloistered world -- its liturgy, its ritual, its sense of community -- can impart meaning to everyday events and deepen our secular lives. In this stirring and lyrical work, the monastery, often considered archaic or otherworldly, becomes immediate, accessible, and relevant to us, no matter what our faith may be.* A New York Times bestseller for 23 weeks* A New York Times Notable Book of the Year

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Mark Kramer, Wendy Call

Telling True Stories : A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University

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This book is an excellent guide for those who want to enhance their skills in nonfiction writing. With practical advice from leading journalists, this book will teach you everything from structuring captivating narratives to finding good topics and selling your work. It's an essential book for both new and experienced writers, who want to master the art of storytelling with accuracy, emotion, and insight.

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Axel Madsen

Coco Chanel : A Biography

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Chanel. The name means fashion and perfume, emancipation and casual feminine allure. Gabrielle Chanel began as a kept woman making hats for her lover's other mistresses and went on to become fashion's greatest career woman. She never married or had children, but men like Igor Stravinsky and the Duke of Westminster abandoned their families for her. Now Axel Madsen tells Chanel's story. Scheduled to become a TV miniseries starring Jane Seymour. 32 illustrations.

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Margaret Atwood

Negotiating With The Dead - A Writer On Writing

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What is the role of the Writer? Prophet? High Priest of Art? Court Jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain--or excuse!--their activities, looking at what costumes they have assumed, what roles they have chosen to play. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the title: if a writer is to be seen as "gifted", who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift? Atwood's wide reference to other writers, living and dead, is balanced by anecdotes from her own experiences, both in Canada and elsewhere. The lightness of her touch is offset by a seriousness about the purpose and the pleasures of writing, and by a deep familiarity with the myths and traditions of western literature. Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa and grew up in northern Quebec, Ontario, and Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College. Throughout her thirty years of writing, Atwood has received numerous awards and honorary degrees. Hew newest novel, The Blind Assassin, won the 2000 Booker Prize for Fiction. She is the author of more than twenty-five volumes of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction and is perhaps best known for her novels, which include Alias Grace (1996), The Robber Bride (1994), Cat's Eye (1988), The Handmaid's Tale (1983), Surfacing (1972) and The Edible Woman (1970). Acclaimed for her talent for portraying both personal lives and worldly problems of universal concern, Atwood's work has been published in more than thirty-five languages, including Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic, and Estonian.

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Balji P N

Reluctant Editor : The Singapore Media as Seen Through the Eyes of a Veteran Newspaper Journalist

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Recommendation: For those interested in the history of Singapore media and journalism as seen through the eyes of an experienced veteran journalist. This book offers a compelling narrative filled with anecdotes of how editors of the past grappled with government authority and made tough decisions. The author provides an alternative perspective on how some editors managed to hold their ground in challenging times, offering a glimpse into the drama that played out behind the scenes. A must-read for those interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of journalism in Singapore.

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Joy Aimee

So Where's My Happy Ever After?

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Happiness isn't only found on mountain tops. Sometimes it's found in a back garden in Sydney, at the edge of a volcano in Hawaii, in a featureless hotel room in New Zealand, in the eloquent words of a poem, in the arms of a loving man ... or in the silence when we come home to ourselves. When a magical new life beckons with its enticing promise of a lover she calls "The Man with the Playful Heart", author Joy Aimee begins a quest to find the happiness that has always eluded her. It is a journey that takes her to foreign countries, new relationships and to those deep places within her own heart and soul that she has long denied. Set over the past seven years, So Where's My Happy Ever After? is Joy Aimee's very personal account of her own journey to authenticity.

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Dalai Lama XIV, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

Lawudo Lama : Stories of Reincarnation from the Mount Everest Region

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Lawudo Lama is a must-read for those interested in exploring Tibetan Buddhism and the culture of Nepal. This book offers a deep insight into the personality of the Lawudo Lama and the process of reincarnation. The detailed research put into the book makes it an excellent resource for scholars and researchers studying this region. With captivating visuals accompanying the text, readers are garnering an extensive understanding of the Mount Everest region that the book covers.

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Don Richardson

Peace Child

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Headhunting cannibals who used their victims' skulls as pillows, the Sawi people of New Guinea seemed to still be living in the Stone Age. It was to these people that Don and Carol Richardson went in 1962, risking their lives to share the gospel and tell of the true Peace Child.

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Andy McNab

Bravo Two-Zero

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This is McNab's account of the mission - a chronicle of courage, endurance and dark humour in the face of extreme cold, enemy attack, capture, and torture of a savagery and relentlessness for which not even their intensive SAS training had prepared them.

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Colin Thubron

Behind The Wall : A Journey Through China

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Having learned Mandarin, and travelling alone by foot, bicycle and train, Colin Thubron sets off on a 10,000 mile journey from Beijing to Tibet, starting from a tropical paradise near the Burmese border to the windswept wastes of the Gobi desert and the far end of the Great Wall. What Thubron reveals is an astonishing diversity, a land whose still unmeasured resources strain to meet an awesome demand, and an ancient people still reeling from the devastation of the Cultural Revolution.

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Aminatta Forna

The Devil That Danced on the Water : A Daughter's Memoir

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This book is a recommended read for those interested in learning about the political climate of post-independence Africa, and the impact it had on families. Aminatta Forna's personal account of her family's experience, and her tireless search for the truth surrounding her father's imprisonment, makes for a compelling and emotional read. The book also sheds light on the corruption and dictatorships that characterized many African governments during this time period.

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Ann West, John Stalker

For the Love of Lesley : Moors Murders Remembered by a Victim's Mother

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Peter Mandelson

The Third Man : Life At The Heart Of New Labour

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The revelatory memoir of one of New Labor’s three founding architects is devoted to the "soap opera" years of Labour government and the breakdown of relationships between Mandelson, Tony Blair, and Gordon Brown Drawing heavily on detailed diary notes he took during the events that shaped the British government for more than 25 years. Peter Mandelson tells his story of a life played out in the back rooms and on the front lines of the Labour Party during its unprecedented three terms in government in this mixture of autobiography, personal reflection, and political history. He began writing the book while serving as European Commissioner and completed it since leaving office in May 2010. His revelations include that the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown became so hostile that Blair described his chancellor as "mad, bad, dangerous, and beyond redemption" and likened Brown's behaviour to that of a "mafioso" in his dealings with him. Much has been written about Mandelson as the person at the heart of the New Labour project, but here is the unvarnished truth from the man himself.

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Linda Cashdan, Michael Benoliel

The Upper Hand : Insights from Interviews with the World's Best Negotiators

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"The Upper Hand" is an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their negotiation skills. With insights from top negotiators in various fields, readers will learn valuable strategies to approach negotiations with confidence and achieve successful outcomes. The personal anecdotes shared in the book also bring the lessons to life and make them relatable. Overall, "The Upper Hand" is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation game.

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Daniel Ammann

The King of Oil : The Secret Lives of Marc Rich

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Billionaire oil trader Marc Rich for the first time talks at length about his private life (including his expensive divorce from wife Denise); his invention of the spot oil market, which made his fortune and changed the world economy; his lucrative and unpublicized dealings with Ayatollah Khomeini's Iran, Fidel Castro's Cuba, war-ravaged Angola, and apartheid South Africa; his quiet cooperation with the Israeli and U.S. governments (even after he was indicted for tax fraud by Rudy Guiliani) and near-comical attempts by U.S. officials to kidnap him illegally.This sure-to-make-headlines book from Daniel Ammann is the first no-holds-barred biography of Rich, who was famously pardoned by Bill Clinton, and resurfaced in the news during the confirmation hearings of Attorney General Eric Holder. The King of Oil sheds stunning new light on one of the most controversial international businessmen of all time, charting Rich's rise from the Holocaust, which he fled as a young boy, to become the wealthiest and most powerful oil and commodities trader of the century. From his earliest trading days to the present, Marc Rich's story is astonishing and compelling.

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Andrew Mousley

John Donne

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John Donne's poetry is provocatively illuminated in this new collection of essays. The recently influential critical methods of historicism, feminism, psychoanalysis and deconstruction are variously employed to explore Donne's ambivalent relationship to language, women, love, self, God and society. New critical approaches do not dominate the volume, however. Older forms of criticism are also represented, so that the old and the new may illuminate and interrogate each other. The introduction explicitly foregrounds some of the key differences and continuities between old and new versions of literary criticism, exploring the ideas and assumptions underlying each and offering insights into Donne in relation to them.

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Lee Su Kim

A Nyonya in Texas: Insights of a Straits Chinese Woman in the Lone Star State

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In 1996, Lee Su Kim, a Nyonya (ie. of Straits Chinese parentage), relocated to Texas in the US where she pursued a doctoral degree. With a young family in tow, she was doctoral student of English, wife, mother - and an alien. In this book, she describes the culture shock of moving into a country vastly different from her native country, Malaysia. She recounts some of the mystifying, amusing, reassuring or alarming experiences that she had in her new environment. The reader will laugh, though sometimes wryly!

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Art Buchwald

I'll Always Have Paris - A Memoir

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This book is a great read for those interested in Parisian history and American humor. Art Buchwald's witty writing style and anecdotes make for an entertaining and informative memoir that provides a unique perspective on postwar Paris. Reviewed as insightful and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a must-read for those wanting a glimpse into the city of love.

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Miriam Williams

Heaven's Harlots - My Fifteen Years As A Sacred Prostitute In The Children Of God Cult

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Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of cults and how they manipulate their members. Miriam Williams' personal story is both disturbing and eye-opening, as she recounts her experiences as a sacred prostitute in the Children of God cult. Her struggle to break free and start anew is inspirational.

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Tara Winkler

How (Not) To Start an Orphanage

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This book could be a good read for those who are interested in volunteering in or starting an orphanage. It provides insight into the complexities of such a task and highlights the importance of prioritizing the needs of the children, rather than one's own intentions. The book offers an honest and thoughtful reflection on the author's personal journey of starting the Cambodian Children's Trust, making it a must-read for anyone interested in doing good in the world.

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Peter Mayle

French Lessons : Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew

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A delightful, delicious, and best-selling account of the gustatory pleasures to be found throughout France, from the beloved author of A Year in Provence.The French celebrate food and drink more than any other people, and Peter Mayle shows us just how contagious their enthusiasm can be. We visit the Foire aux Escargots. We attend a truly French marathon, where the beverage of choice is Chateau Lafite-Rothschild rather than Gatorade. We search out the most pungent cheese in France, and eavesdrop on a heated debate on the perfect way to prepare an omelet. We even attend a Catholic mass in the village of Richerenches, a sacred event at which thanks are given for the aromatic, mysterious, and breathtakingly expensive black truffle. With Mayle as our charming guide, we come away satisfied (if a little hungry), and with a sudden desire to book a flight to France at once.

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Mastin Kipp

Daily Love : Growing into Grace

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Daily Love is an inspiring read for anyone seeking to find meaning and purpose in their life. Mastin Kipp's personal stories of his own struggles with addiction and finding his way in the music industry are relatable and inspiring. Through his journey, Mastin shares the powerful role that spiritual principles and mentors have played in his life. Daily Love is a must-read for anyone seeking to transform their life and discover their own path to success and self-acceptance.

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Danielle Lim

The Sound Of Sch

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Co-winner of the Singapore Literature Prize 2016 for English Non-FictionCan a life weave along through the same notes and yet come to play forth different sounds?The Sound of Sch (pronounced S-C-H) is the true story of a journey with mental illness, beautifully told by Danielle Lim from a time when she grew up witnessing her uncle's untold struggle with a crippling mental and social disease, and her mother's difficult role as caregiver. The story takes place between 1961 and 1994, backdropped by a fast-globalising Singapore where stigmatisation of persons afflicted with mental illness nevertheless remains deep-seated. Unflinchingly raw and honest in its portrayal of living with schizophrenia, The Sound of Sch is a moving account of human resiliency and sacrifice in the face of brokenness.

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Ariel Schrag

Awkward and Definition : The High School Comic Chronicles of Ariel Schrag

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Ariel Schrag captures the American high school experience in all its awkward, questioning glory in Awkward and Definition, the first of three amazingly honest autobiographical graphic novels about her teenage years.During the summer following each year at Berkeley High School in California, Ariel wrote a comic book about her experiences, which she would then photocopy and sell around school. Some friends thrilled to see themselves in the comic, others not so much, but everyone was interested.Awkward chronicles Ariel's freshman year, and Definition, her sophomore year. With anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest, Ariel dives in -- meeting new people, going to concerts, crushing out, loving chemistry, drawing comics, and obsessing over everything from glitter-laden girls to ionic charges and the constant pursuit of the number-one score.Totally true and achingly honest, with every cringe-inducing encounter and exhilarating first moment documented -- Awkward and Definition is an unflinching look at what it's like being a teenage girl in America.

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Eillyne Seow

The Newspaper That Lines the Bottom of a Bird Cage and Other Stories From the Emergency Department

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The author has spent more than a quarter of a century in one of the busiest emergency departments in Singapore. She recounts happenings that may make some think twice before visiting an emergency department; meet the gentleman drunk, the quirky patient, difficult relatives, the frustrated 'big brother', souls from another world amongst others. Her book offers the reader a collection of entertaining anecdotes, each conveying an insight into the delights and difficulties of being human. Read this book and experience the tears, laughter, frustrations and jubilations of the people who work in emergency departments. You will then understand why the author and her fellow warriors are proud to have worked in a place that was dubbed by a guru emergency physician as "the newspaper that lines the bottom of a bird cage."

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Gretel Ehrlich

The Solace Of Open Spaces

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The Solace Of Open Spaces is a poignant collection of essays that chronicles Ehrlich's journey into Wyoming's vast expanse. Her descriptive and captivating writing style takes readers on a journey through the beauty and cruelty of the natural elements that define the American West. This book would be a great read for nature lovers, adventurers, and anyone looking for a thought-provoking exploration of the interplay between our interior lives and the world around us.

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Harold Pinter, Ian Smith

Pinter in the Theatre

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Eight actors and directors who have worked with Harold Pinter in the theater talk candidly about what it is like to appear in a Pinter play, to direct a Pinter play, to be directed by Pinter, to work alongside Pinter as an actor. Also includes interviews with Pinter himself, ranging from the earliest-ever in 1960 to an extensive 1996 interview.

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Erin Taylor Young

Surviving Henry : Adventures in Loving a Canine Catastrophe

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"Surviving Henry" is perfect for dog owners with mischievous furry friends who have brought chaos into their lives. This book shares the author's personal account of living with Henry, an unpredictable and destructive boxer. The book will have readers laughing with its relatable and humorous stories of life with a mischievous dog. It shows readers the true nature of loving a pet and the unconditional love they give in return.

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