Search Results: Authors starting with D from The Penang Bookshelf

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1967. First edition. Hardcover. Good. At the time of writing both Malaysia and Singapore were 'freakishly' unique in Southeast Asia in that, like many of their neighbours, they had development plans, but in these countries the government efforts at spurring economic development actually appeared to be working. In order to see whether others could learn from Malaysia's experience particularly, the author sets out to discover the reasons behind the country's success. Good Hardback. 257 pages. with a bibliography and an index. Weight: 0.7 kg Post free within Malaysia This is an ex-library book with labels on the spine, a rear end paper and the inside back cover and stamps on the publisher's page and the page opposite . The binding is tight, text clear and there is very mild tanning throughout.

Chicago: University of Chicago, 1968. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. This is a study of the social and economic system the author found amongst Chinese vegetable growers in the Bertram Valley in the Cameron Highlands. He also looks at the support for and conflicts encountered by the community within Malaysian society as a whole. Very Good Hardback. First Edition. 174 pages. Weight: 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia The book has been rebound in leather and leatherette and the cover shows minimal signs of wear. The title page and last end paper have medium tanning and the text block is tanned. Otherwise the binding is tight and there is very mild tanning throughout.

Chicago: University of Chicago, 1968. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. This is a study of the social and economic system the author found amongst Chinese vegetable growers in the Bertram Valley in the Cameron Highlands. He also looks at the support for and conflicts encountered by the community within Malaysian society as a whole. Very Good Hardback. First Edition. 174 pages. Weight: 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia The cover has minimal wear other than some tanning on the spine. The binding is tight, the text clear and there is very mild tanning of the pages.

Singapore: Oxford University Press, 1991. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. This is a reprint of the 1929 revised and enlarged edition of Gimlette's classic work, which was based on his 18 years' experience as a doctor in the Malay States. Despite the possibly negative connotations of the title, the book was written for the benefit of the medical profession as an encouragement to carry out research into the efficacy, if any, of the potions and practices of traditional bomoh/pawang, medicine men. Very Good Paperback. Reprint Originally published in 1915 301 pages with appendices on charms used, poisonous plants and Kelantan poisons and an index. Weight: 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia The cover has darkened slightly with age and there is a light spotting on the text block. The binding is tight and there is no tanning throughout. A very presentable copy.

Kuala Lumpur: Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia, 2017. Paperback. New. This book is based on hundreds of interviews carried out by the author over a six year period amongst the more than 60,000 traders who supply trinkets, memorabilia and a whole range of other low cost items to stores throughout the world. Jacobs argues that Yiwu's success and challenges reflect what is happening in the country at large and suggests how Yiwu and China might develop in the future. 333 pages with a bibliography and index. Weight 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia

Burleigh, Australia: Zeus Publications, 2003. Paperback. New. A story of revenge that follows James Foster as he tracks down the murderers of his family during the Malayan 'Emergency' It's a romantic thriller that links Foster's Scottish ancestry, falling in love in the Caribbean and his confrontation with the killers in the Malayan jungle. 306 pages. Weight 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Nature Society, 1999. First edition. Paperback. Fine. An extensive introduction to phasmids to be found on the Malaysian peninsula and in Singapore.222 pages with a catalogue of phasmids identifies, details of phasmids' food plants, an index of scientific names, 18 pages of black and white colour plates and numerous line drawings throughout the text. Fine Paperback. First Edition. Weight: 0.8 kg Post free within Malaysia

Duranbah, NSW Australia: Irenic Publications, 2012. First edition. Paperback. New. This is an unusual, blunt and amusing biography of one of Malaysia's unsing heroes, Sambanthanathan (Sam) Underwood). Born in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, he arrived in Penang in early childhood, saw his best friend killed during a Japanese bombing attack while they were sitting their final examinations, was sentenced to death and reprieved by the Japanese, worked with the Japanese as an educator during their occupation of Malaya, fled for his life back to Ceylon to escape Communist retirbution for his war time role, retrained as a doctor, returned to Malaya to run a practice that healed the sick and injured of whatever political persuasion during the 'Emergency', and then settled into running one of the largest private clinics in the country where rich and poor were treated alike . 221 pages. Weight: 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press, 2012. Second edition. Paperback. New. A practical manual for language teachers to test the results of their work with students. The book starts with a review of relevant literature and moves onto designs of pilot surveys and final testing, setting pass marks etc. The work is based on the authro's work in the UK, Jordan and Malaysia. 296 pages including several tables, figures, an appendix, bibliography and index. New Paperback Second Edition Weight: 0.6.kg.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, 1988. Paperback. Near Fine. The author, an experienced translator of poetry from many languages into English and French, gives the reader an introduction to this poetic form with examples translated by him and AW Hamilton. 187 pages including bibliography. Weight 0.5 kg. Post free within Malaysia. The book looks new apart from a minute amount of cover wear

London: White Lion, 1975. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/good. One in a series of children's adventure stories featuring a multi racial group of boys and their escapades in Malaya. In this tale Kitchie escapes from his Uncle Hassan's home to find his friends, from whom he has been parted. 120 pages. Very Good Hardback in a Good Dust Jacket. Reprint. Originally published in 1961. Weight: 0.4 kg Post free within Malaysia The dust jacket has a small nick at the top of the spine and has tanned with age. The binding is tight, text clear and there is no tanning throughout.

Singapore: Eastern Universities Press, 1980. Reprint. Hardcover. Good. Another tale in Dalton's series of a multiracial group of boys' adventures in Malaya. This time they set off for adventures in a canoe. For early readers. 122 pages with line drawings throughout. Weight 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia This is an ex-library book with labels on the inside cover and on a front end paper and stamps on the publisher's and contents page. The back of the cover is a bit dirty and the text block is tanned. The binding is tight, the text is clear and there is minimal tanning throughout.

Singapore: Brockhampton Press, 1967. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/good. Another tale in Dalton's series of a multiracial group of boys' adventures in Malaya. This time they discover an underwater cave. For early readers. Very Good Hardback in a Good Dust Jacket 120 pages with illustrations. Weight: 0.4 kg Post free within Malaysia The dust jacket has holes, possibly from insect attack, along one one edge, both at the back and front. This has not affected the cover. The binding is tight, the text clear and there is minimal tanning of the pages.

Leicester, UK: Brockhampton Press, 1965. First edition. Hardcover. Good/very good. This book is an adventure story written for children by Dalton, who had been brought up in Malaya. A group of three boys go in search of their pet monkey who disappears on a mysterious empty schooner that suddenly arrives and then disappears from the island near their home. 124 pages. Good Hardback in a Very Good Dust Jacket First Edition Weight 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia The dust jacket, now protected by a plastic sleeve, has a couple of nicks at the edges. A front end paper has signs of library markings being removed There is a library stamp on the publisher's page. The binding is tight, the text clear and there is mild tanning of the pages.

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Gerakbudaya Enterprise, 2015. Reprint. Paperback. New. An urban fantasy set in modern day Singapore where a Chinese Singaporean werewolf attempts to juggle her contented family life as a mother with her more bestial urges. 163 pages. Weight: 0.4kg. Post free within Malaysia

Roskilde, Denmark: Roskilde Viking Ship Museum, 1991. First edition. Hardcover. As New. This is the record of a fascinating project by the museum whereby over several years they had invited traditional boat builders to construct boats on the museum premises so as to be able to better understand the construction process of Viking longboats. In the past the museum had hosted craftsmen from Northern Europe and North America, but this time they invited a boat builder from the Punan Bah people of Sarawak. The first part of the book describes the Punan Bah people and their culture, the second part describes the detailed process of building a Punan Bah longboat and the third part places the longboat in a wider historical context. New Hardback. 147 pages with a glossary and a bibliography. Weight: 0.8 kg Post free within Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Sutra Dance Theatre, 2004?. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Ramli Ibrahim, the subject of this book, is arguably Malaysia's best known dancer. Trained in classical ballet, classical Indian dance and modern dance, he has toured the world and inspired a renewed interest and participation in dance in his home country. This book is a photographic record of his career with an introduction by James Murdoch. Very Good Hardback in a Very Good Dust Jacket 160 pages with numerous black and white photographs. Weight: 1.8kg Post free within Malaysia but will incur additional postage charges when posted elsewhere. The dust jacket has minor rubbings around the edges. There is a gift dedication on a front end paper. Otherwise the book looks new

Quezon City, Philippines: Ateneo de Manila University, 2018. First edition. Paperback. New. As editor-at-large of the internationally famous Filipino news web site, Rappler, Vitug is well qualified to produce this very readable account of how the Philippines took on China to enforce its rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. She outlines the history of the part of the South China Sea claimed by China, the main actors in the case and the case itself. 315 page with a bibliography and index. New Paperback. First edition. Weight 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia

Singapore: Archipelago Press, 2003. First edition. Hardcover. Fair/fair. 96 pages. Please see the scan of the contents page for further details. Weight: 0.9kg. Post free within Malaysia The book has suffered extensive water damage, but is still a useful reading copy

Singapore: Word Forward Limited, 2007. First edition. Paperback. Near Fine. The author, a Singaporean teacher, has been writing poetry from an early age, but came to prominence in the nation city in 2003 in his early 20s. Since then he has been at the centre fo the Singapore poetry scene. This collection covers a wide range of subjects including identity and society, faith and science and love and fear. The poems also reflect his impressions during travels to other parts of Southeast Asia. 64 pages.Weight: 0.4kg. Post free within Malaysia