Non-Fiction

  Intellectuals in Developing Societies was first published in 1977, alongside The Myth of the Lazy Native. It was written after Syed Hussein Alatas’ withdrawal from active politics. Alatas’ experience as the national chairperson of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia and presence in the Senate in brought him face-to-face with problems...

"Boye Lafayette De Mente is a legend among writers on Japan. Other writers have directed their wisdom toward those who want to know something about Japan. De Mente's contribution has been to help those who want to do something in Japan." —Alex Kerr, author of Hidden Japan Understanding Japanese cultural...

Suatu Akta bagi pengawalan dan pengawalseliaan yang sepatutnya mengenai perancangan bandar dan desa di Semenanjung Malaysia dan bagi maksud yang berkenaan dan bersampingan dengannya. Mengandungi: Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 1976 (Akta 172)  Perintah Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan (Pemerluasan dan Ubah Suaian Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 1976) 2010

With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code. Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this book uses a graphic method to...

Change has run amok! Technological advancement measures its frequency in minutes. Much of what we think we know about the world is fading in front of our eyes. How we are, how we know, and how we live our daily lives is changing quicker than we can cope with. We...

Discover everything you need to know to turn your big idea into a thriving business with this uniquely visual guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, explanatory illustrations, How to Start Your Own Business shows you how to develop your ideas into a profitable venture, taking you step by step...

Vital tools for implementing Lean Six Sigma--what they are, how they work, and which to use The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is todays most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by...

After independence in 1957, the Malay monarchy was compelled to embrace Westminster-style constitutional monarchy, under which the role of the monarch is symbolic and affairs of the nation are run by Parliament and the executive branch. Palace, Political Party and Power: A Story of the Socio-Political Development of Malay Kingship,...

There is no such thing as a disobedient child, only a disoriented one. As internationally-respected parenting expert Kim John Payne explains, a childs misbehavior is a means of navigation: they are asking us to show them where they stand. Combining Paynes astute observations and stories with brain-based evidence and child...

Dale Carnegie says You can make someone want to do what you want them to do by seeing the situation from the other persons point of view and "arousing in the other person an eager want." You learn how to make people like you, win people over to your way...

Financial Times Best Summer Books of 2023 'Essential reading' Tony Blair A revelatory, myth-dispelling exploration of China's juggernaut economy Although China's economy is one of the largest in the world, Western understanding of it is often based on dated assumptions and incomplete information. In The New China Playbook, Keyu Jin...

Now its babys turn! Filled with the values, advice, and aesthetic that have made The Montessori Toddler a parenting bestseller, with over 200,000 copies in print, The Montessori Baby is here to help new parents find the support and peace they crave. Cowritten by Montessori Toddler author Simone Davies and...

A team is not a group of people that work together. A team is a group of people that trust each other Wed achieve more if we chased the dream instead of the competition Every day, hundreds of thousands of fans eagerly wait on social media for Simon Sineks aphorisms...

The complete manga, anime and video game 'art school' course for beginners!The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga & Anime offers a structured 13-week lesson plan that is typically found in professional drawing classes. With 65 detailed lessons arranged into 13 weekly topics, it's simple to learn the essentials and then progress...

Elevate your manga drawings to the next level with help from a Japanese professional! Manga drawing expert and author Ebimo is an action film junkie who taught herself to draw by studying martial arts films. In this book, she brings those techniques, tips, and tricks to you! Learn how to...

A delightfully creepy telling of Japanese ghost stories. Japanese folklore is abundant with tales of ghostly creatures and the supernatural. In Haunted Japan, author Catrien Ross reveals the legends that have been passed down for generations and continue to terrify us today. To research this book on the country's ghosts,...

A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes. Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and...

An inspiring, interactive guide for drawing people, places, food, and things you come across in your travels.This book offers aspiring urban sketchers a series of 40 step-by-step lessons showing you how to draw everything from the meal you ordered at a cafe to a map of highlights from your latest...

7 steps to rebount from disaster and disappointment. Find new purpose. Discover resilience you never knew you had.

A TIME MAGAZINE MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEAR The bestselling book that reveals what your therapist is really thinking. Therapist Lori Gottlieb takes us behind the scenes of her practice — where her patients are looking for answers, and so is she. She recounts her experiences with her own therapist,...