Non-Fiction

Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York’s skyline in twenty-one months, or how Apple’s iPod went from a project with a single employee to a product...

"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories...

The Republic of Indonesia is a vast archipelago presenting a kaleidoscope of sights for travellers. The range of activities available is equally sparkling with diving, surfing and sunbathing in and beside the coastal waters, and mountain climbing, trekking and paragliding on and over the land. Java is the home of...

A brand new, pocket-sized guidebook for the modern traveller with the added bonus of information about nature and wildlife, and where to find them. In three parts, the first section describes the major highlights and the natural environment, with details on where and how to explore nature and the wildlife...

Wild Sabah is a magnificent photographic evocation of the natural splendours of the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. From the peaks of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Asia between the Himalayas and New Guinea, to the floodplains of the Kinabatangan River, Sabah teems with wildlife, and the natural...

Langkawi is the premier island destination in Malaysia. This beautiful tropical archipelago surrounded by an azure sea has an unbeatable combination of sun, surf and sand as well as international beachfront resorts, iconic restaurants and easy access by flight from Kuala Lumpur and Penang. There are also hidden charms to...

A fully updated second edition of this user-friendly field guide to the mammals of Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan. The book gives descriptions of all 247 land mammals and 30 marine species. These are superbly illustrated in 141 colour plates. Each plate is accompanied by species descriptions covering...

Rainforest Challenge (RFC) is renowned international off-road motorsport event, originating from Malaysia, that pushes the limits of both man and machine in some of the world's most challenging terrains. Participants navigate through jungles, rivers, mud, steep slopes and obstacles in a series of gruelling challenges designed to showcase their off-road...

An ambient space can bring happiness, comfort, and an upgraded sense to people. A skilled interior designer plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere in many renowned restaurants and hotspots. However, these designers often contribute silently to their clients’ success, and it is rare for clients to be...

Title: Scholar Activist Khoo Khay Jin: Reflections on the Penan Sarawak and Malaysia Editor: Francis Loh Kok Wah ISBN: 9786297575117 Publisher: SIRD and ALIRAN Book Size: 6" x 9" Price: RM 40 Book Description: Khay Jin worked ... to identify strategies to eradicate poverty and improve employment and equity restructuring...

Isothymia merupakan istilah yang diperkenalkan oleh saintis politik Amerika Syarikat bernama Francis Fukuyama. Umumnya, Isothymia merujuk kepada keinginan untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan yang sama seperti orang lain dan bertindak sebagai antitesis kepada Megalothymia. Pertembungan antara Megalothymia dan Isothymia ini membentuk dua manifestasi keinginan untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan. Dalam konteks politik di Malaysia,...

"Dalam perubahan waktu yang dramatik, apabila masa bergerak pantas, strategi dan dasar berbentuk konvensional jauh kurang berkesan. Kita mungkin akan ketinggalan. Terutama sekali dengan cabaran yang dihadapi perubahan iklim, ketaksaksamaan, jenayah melangkaui sempadan dan golongan belia perlu bersaing dengan artificial intelligence (AI) untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan. Untuk mendahului keluk, minda masa...

PhD ini bukan hasil 'sailang-menyailang dan kerat-mengerat serta salin-menyalin, PhD ini dirangkul dengan keringat sendiri. Segala usaha demi menggenggam PhD dilakukan sendiri tanpa 'campur tangan' sesiapa. Setiap langkah yang diambil perlu diambil dengan berjaga-jaga tanpa terpalit dengan segala ketoksidan. Sebagai seorang pengurus di institusi kewangan Islam: yang bekerja sepenuh masa...

Featuring more than 500 reusable stickers, this beautifully illustrated and jam-packed activity book brings the world of bugs to life.Following the success of The Big Book of Bugs, here is an interactive book that brings the world of bugs to a child’s fingertips. The activities in the book invite children to...

The new installment in the popular The BigBook series connects young readers from around the world by emphasizing that we all belong to the same planet Earth.The Big Book of Belonging is a timely celebration of all the ways that humans are connected to life on planet Earth. With children at the heart of...

Following on from the hugely successful The Big Book of the Blue comes this nonfiction sticker activity book that brings the marine world alive in a creative way. Taking fascinating facts as its starting point, the activities in the book invite children to draw, colour and play games with all...

This book is jam-packed with more stickers than there are warts on a warthog. You'll discover beasts that growl, prowl, claw and roar and have all sorts of fun sticking them throughout the book. But wait, there's more! You can also: - Design your own beaver dam - Stick ants...

This book is jam-packed with more stickers than there are prickles on a cactus. You'll discover plants that are stinky, carnivorous and as old as a dinosaur and have all sorts of fun sticking them throughout the book. But wait, there's more! You can also: * Design your own bouquet...

This book is jam-packed with more stickers than a peacock can shake its feathers at. You'll discover birds that soar, hunt, waddle and show off and have all sorts of fun sticking them throughout the book. But wait, there's more! You can also: * Design a hoopoe's crown * Stick...

WINNER of the 2018 4-11 Picture Book Awards (Non-Fiction 4-7 category)Nominated for the 2018 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalThis book opens with introductory spreads explaining that beasts are wild animals that can't be tamed and gives tips on how to spot them in their natural habitats. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with scenic...