Search Results: Titles starting with A from The Penang Bookshelf

USA: Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2009. Paperback. New. A must have dictionary on the development of Malaysia from prehistory to the early 21st century. This book covers Malaysia's history, politics, economy, multi-ethnic society, multiculturalism, scientific and technological developments, as well as the state of its environment. Contemporary issues and challenges such as ethnic polarisation, economic equity and polygamy are featured. There are more than 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries in this 419-page book. Acronyms and abbreviations, maps, key indicators, chronology, appendixes, glossary and bibliography are included too.Weight:1.1.kg. * Post free within Malaysia.

Singapore: Landmark Books, 2014. First edition. Hardcover. New. Johnson first came to the notice of Singapore foodies when a newspaper nominated his curry puffs as the best around. Here he demonstrates how he conjures up his special range of tastes. Vegetarians can give this book a miss. However those who prefer meat and sea food will not be disappointed 223 pages with colour photos and an index. 1.2 kg. Post free within Malaysia, but, due to its weight, this book is likely to incur additional postal charges when posted outside Malaysia

Singapore: NUS Press, 2017. Hardcover. New/new. At a time when multinational blocs are subject to a fair amount of criticism, the authors make a positive case for the role of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in keeping the peace amongst the 625 million people of its Southeast Asian members. They not only look at the factors that brought this about, but also examine the role of each of the major powers in relation to the bloc and give the reader brief sketches of the effect of ASEAN within each of its member states. 264 pages with a bibliography and index. Weight 0.9kg. Post free within Malaysia

Ipoh, Malaysia: Media Masters, 2017. First Malay Language Edition. Paperback. New/new. At a time when multinational blocs are subject to a fair amount of criticism, the authors make a positive case for the role of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in keeping the peace amongst the 625 million people of its Southeast Asian members. They not only look at the factors that brought this about, but also examine the role of each of the major powers in relation to the bloc and give the reader brief sketches of the effect of ASEAN within each of its member states. New Paperback. First Malay Language Edition. 250 pages with a bibliography and index. Weight: 0.6 kg Post free within Malaysia

Subang Jaya, Malaysia: Pelanduk Pubns Sdn Bhd, 2004. First edition. Paperback. New. This is a study of Abdullah Badawi's first one hundred days as Malaysia's prime minister through the lens of the works of Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese strategist. The book was written at a time when there were high hopes for the administration with a new face after decades of governance by Mahathir Mohamad. Khoo also makes recommendations, based on insights from Sun Tzu, as to what the Government's future strategy should be. New Paperback First Edition. 169 pages with an index. Weight 0.4kg. Post free within Malaysia

Singapore: NUS Press, 2016. First edition. Paperback. New. A collection of papers that sets the movements to abolish slavery and servitude generally in the 19th century in a global context. Was it just a reaction to an international projection of British morality or were there other factors at work too? The book examines what was happening in Africa, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and East Asia as well as internal developments in Russia and Japan. Against this background the contributors move on to look at the aftermath of abolition and how it was commemorated by later generations. New Paperback 303 pages with figures, tables, a bibliography and an index. Weight: 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia

Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2010. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. A novel of nostalgia as Abraham, an ageing tutor, takes on a new Latin pupil. The experience brings back memories of his youth in the Singapore of the 1950s and 1960s, when his world was bright with possibility as the new nation was being formed. Those memories are interwoven with what has happened in his life since then and reflections as to how satisfied Abraham is with life now. A well reviewed book. 162 pages. Weight 0.4kg. Post free within Malaysia The book looks new and unread except for light tanning of the text block.

London: Macmillan, 1964. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good. Although a civil servant, Wilkinson will probably be best remembered for his contribution to Malay lexicography, having compiled extensive dictionaries in the Jawi and Rumi scripts. In this book the original works have been reduced a more pocket edition. The original edition was revised by AE Coope and Mohd Ali bin Mohamed Very Good Hardback. Reprint Originally published in 1963. 477 pages. Weight 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia The cover has minimal rubbing around the edges. The text block has medium tanning. The binding is tight, the text clear and there is very faint tanning of the pages.

London: Macmillan, 1961. Eighth Edition. Hardcover. Good. Although a civil servant, Wilkinson will probably be best remembered for his contribution to Malay lexicography, having compiled extensive dictionaries in the Jawi and Rumi scripts. In this book the original works have been reduced a more manageable size. This revised and enlarged edition by AE Coope and Mohd Ali bin Mohamed has 1,500 new entries. 308 pages. Weight 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia The cover has dirtied with age and use and the corners are slightly bumped. Two of the front end papers have been removed. The binding is tight, the text is clear and there is very mild tanning throughout.

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: SIRD, 2016. Paperback. New. 11-2-16. Thomas, one of Malaysia's foremost constitutional lawyers, not only has a wealth of experience in dealing with tricky Malaysian constitutional issues, but is also well read in the twists and turns of constitutional law elsewhere. This collection of his essays not only revisits various episodes in Malaysian constitutional history, but also looks at such issues in a wider context, including essays on whether human rights are any different in East and West, an appraisal of Lord Denning, a notable English constitutional justice, and legal issues surrounding the invasion of Iraq. 297 pages. Weight: 0.7kg. Post free within Malaysia

Colombo: Tisara Prakasakayo, 1983. Reprint. Paperback. Good/good. Davy was a medical officer attached to the British army at the time when British rule was extended into the interior of the island. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Davy was not only interested in the scenery and superficial behaviour of the inhabitants he met, but also in the structure and nature of society, its religion and customs. So his memoirs remain one of the most thorough descriptions of the last stages of traditional Kandyan culture. Good Paperback in a Good Dust Jacket. Reprint. Originally published in 1821 399 pages with a a few colour plates, some line drawings and an index. Weight: 0.8 kg Post free within Malaysia The dust jacket is faded in places and the edges frayed. The end papers have stains around the edges and the text block is tanned. The binding is tight, text clear and there is nfairly mild tanning throughout.

New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1990. Reprint. Hardcover. Good. Percival was in Ceylon at the end of the 18th century for three years, just as the British were consolidating their hold on the country. He introduces the readers to a brief history, but mainly concentrates on the current state of the island and the previous colonial rulers, the Portuguese and the Dutch. Good Hardback. Reprint. Originally published in 1803. 420 pages with a map in a pocket on the inside back cover. Weight: 1.0 kg Post free within Malaysia The cover has a few minor stains and a couple of bookseller's price stickers at the back. The hinge next to the title page is slightly cracked, but this does not affect the binding. The binding is tight, the text clear and there is mild tanning of the pages.

London: London Book Co. Reprint. Hardcover. Fair +. A romantic novel about a love triangle between a woman and two brothers as they sailed to Singapore. This forgotten novel had the distinction of being made into a silent Hollywood film twice. n 1923 and 1928 (with Joan Crawford), and remade again in 1953 as All the Brothers Were Valiant Fair Hardback. Reprint. Weight: 0.4 kg Post free within Malaysia The cover is quite rubbed and about an inch of the spine covering is coming away. The title and half title pages have tears. The binding is tight, text clear and there is medium to heavy tanning throughout. Siutable as a reading copy

Singapore: Epigram Books, 2021. First edition. Softback. New. One of Singapore's leading architects, whose designs include the People�s Park and the Golden Mile Complexes sets out his idea for advancing a particularly Asian style of architecture. In order to achieve this he also has suggestions for changes to architectural studies and for reimagining aesthetics generally. New Soft back. First Edition. 330 pages with an index and several colour illustrations. Weight: 1 kg Post free within Malaysia

New York: Berkley, 1958. Paperback. Good. 28-6-16. The complications of a love triangle, set in 'the exotic port of Singapore,' dominate this novel. Steve, 'a gambler on the make' falls for Betty, 'a victim of her own insatiable desire,' who unfortunately happens to be married to Lance. He's a bit of an odd ball too, finding 'sexual satisfaction in strange ways.' 191 pages. Weight: 0.4kg. Post free within Malaysia The cover has moderate wear. The binding is tight and the text clear with medium tanning throughout.

Silverfish Books, 2007. First edition. Paperback. Near Fine. 29-3-16. Joned is a well established prose writer and poet in Malaysia. Although he prefers writing poetry in Malay, his output in English has also been significant. In this book we have a collection of his English poetry touching on themes that are universal. Near Fine Paperback First Edition 127 pages.Weight: 0.3kg. Post free within Malaysia Althopugh fresh from the publisher's stock, there is very light tanning of the pages

Kuala Lumpur: Wintrac, 1992. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. This is a collection of papers presented at a seminar to explain and discuss the matrilineal system of Negeri Sembilan, unique in Malaysia. The book ends with a selection of short extracts to explain similar systems in other parts of the world. 120 pages. Weight: 1kg. Post free within Malaysia The book has been rebound in leather and leatherette with gilt titling on the spine.

Penang, Malaysia: Sinaran Brothers, 1960. Paperback. Good. A handbook on Malay customs. The book is in Malay and English. Good Paperback. 63 pages Weight: 0.4 kg Post free within Malaysia The cover is a bit dirty, there is an oil stain on the back and the book's title is written in ink on the spine. A previous owner's name is written on the inside front cover. The end papers have medium to heavy tanning. Otherwise The binding is tight, the text clear and there is mild tanning of the pages.

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

Colombo: Tisara Prakasakayo, 1968. First edition. Paperback. Good/good. Gregory came to Ceylon after a mainly political career in the UK. This book describes his governorship at a time when British rule was being consolidated following on from Hercules Robinson who had overseen the establishment of local government, the building of the island's first railway and various other improvements. Good Paperback in a Good Dust Jacket. First Edition. 188 pages. Weight: 0.5 kg Post free within Malaysia The dust jacket is a little ragged at the top and base of the spine and the spine is stained. The text block is tanned. The binding is tight, text clear and there is very mild tanning throughout.