The Star Online: Lifestyle: Bookshelf

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 03:46 AM PDT

There will be a warehouse full of books at discounted prices up for grabs soon and we're offering even lower prices for these titles.

BOOK lovers, rejoice! The MPH Distributors Warehouse Sale is back, with its usual deep discounts for a wildly varied range of books, from children to business books, travel guides and graphic novels to cookbooks and novels.

Customers who purchase RM200 and above worth of books will receive a goodie bag of freebies. There are 200 bags to be given out daily on a first come, first served basis for the duration of the sale, from Thursday to Sunday.

And here's even better news: selected titles are available exclusively to Star2 readers at further marked down prices. Just present this original page (no photocopies) upon payment to enjoy the special prices. This offer is valid only during the MPH Distributors Warehouse Sale from Sept 15 to 18 Sept, while stocks last. It is not valid with other promotions and is not exchangeable for cash. One page is valid for up to five of the titles featured on this page.

Here's a round up of the specially discounted titles:

Altar of Eden by James Rollins (warehouse sale price: RM15 / Star2 price: RM10) – New Orleans veterinarian Dr Lorna Polk must investigate why a shipwrecked fishing trawler holds a caged group of exotic animals with disturbing deformities and frighteningly heightened intelligence.

Assorted Dale Carnegie titles, 3-in-1 bundles (two bundles; WP: RM40 / SP: RM36) – The words and wisdom of Dale Carnegie have been a blessing to many for nearly a century. His six perennial bestsellers are now available in two separate value buy bundles.

Assorted John Grisham 3-in-1 bundles (WP: RM40 / SP: RM36) – Bestselling legal thriller writer John Grisham has more than 25 books to his name, each one offering edge-of-your-seat courtroom action; several books have been turned into hit movies. You can get Grisham's titles in 10 assorted value buy bundles.

Blood Trinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon (WP: RM18 / SP: RM15) – Atlanta has become a battlefield between humans and demons. When a demon claims a young woman, Evalle becomes a suspect. But that's the least of her problems: there's the coming apocalypse to consider.

Chambers Adult Learner's Dictionary (WP: RM5 / SP: RM3) – An easy-to-use dictionary with a comprehensive coverage of words essential for adult jobs, relationships and lifestyles.

I Heart Paris by Lindsey Kelk (WP: RM15 / SP: RM10) – Angela Clark's trip to Paris with her boyfriend was supposed to be the ideal dream vacation. But then she sees Alex having a tête-à-tête with his ex, who clearly wants to be more than just friends. Is there a way for her to salvage the situation?

Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole – Pleasure Of A Dark Prince, Demon From The Dark and Dreams Of A Dark Warrior (WP: RM18 each / SP: RM15 each) – Immortal, mythical creatures have secretly existed alongside humans for centuries. There are hundreds of different kinds: Vampires, Lykae, Furies, Shifters, Fey and Valkyries. And now, they battle for supremacy in the Accession, which happens once every 500 years.

Lonely Planet's Cities Book (WP: RM25 / SP: RM20) – Explore the cities of the world in this perfect coffee table book for the armchair traveller.

Lonely Planet travel guides (old editions, assorted titles) (WP: RM12 / SP: RM8) – The indespensible guide for travellers, Lonely Planet authors give honest recommendations on the best places to stay, eat and visit.

Map of the Invisible World by Tash Aw (WP: RM15 / SP: RM10) – Indonesia in the 1960s is a turbulent place. Two brothers and an American woman are indelibly marked by the past and swept up in the tides of history.

Puzzle Adventure Omnibus Vol: 1 (WP: RM29 / SP: RM25) – The kids will love these seven mystery adventure stories, packed with entertaining puzzles to solve.

Rich Dad's Success Stories by Robert Kiyosaki (WP: RM15 / SP: RM10) – Be inspired by the success stories of those who have applied Kiyosaki's bestselling Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Silent Truth by Sherrilyn Kenyon (WP: RM18 / SP: RM15) – When a high-profile heiress is murdered, Abbie Blanton stumbles on a conspiracy. Now, she's the next target. She joins forces with Bureau of American Defense agent Hunter Thornton-Payne to get to the root of the mystery.

The 13th Hour by Richard Doetsch (WP: RM18 / SP: RM15) – A man is given the chance to go back in time in one-hour increments to prevent a vicious crime from destroying his life.

The Confession by John Grisham (WP: RM19 / SP: RM15) – Only a guilty man can save an innocent man from his execution four days away. But can he convince lawyers, judges, and politicians that they're about to execute an innocent man?

The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham (WP: RM20 / SP: RM15) – Fleur gatecrashes the funerals and memorial services of the wealthy, and charms her way into their lives and onto their platinum credit cards and then moves swiftly on. But then she meets Richard at his wife's memorial service. He's bowled over by her and she finds herself staying longer than she should....

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (WP: RM20 / SP: RM15) – The first book in the worldwide hit, The Millennium Trilogy, introduces us to 24-year-old genius hacker Lisbeth Salander and crusading journalist Mikael Blomkvist, a crusading journalist gets entangled in murder, financial intrigue, family troubles and love.

The Lady Most Likely by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Connie Brockway (WP: RM15 / SP: RM10) – This is actually one novel with three romances. The sister of Hugh Dunne, the Earl of Briarly, invites a number of pretty damsels to her country house to capture her brother's heart.

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (WP: RM19 / SP: RM15) – The follow-up to Dan Brown's mega hit, The Da Vinci Code has our hero Robert Langdon grappling once again with codes, secrets, and unseen truths but this time in Washington DC rather than Paris.

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong (WP: RM10 / SP: RM6) – Ghosts won't leave Chloe Saunders alone. Even at Lyle House, a "special home" for troubled teens. So, Chloe snoops around to uncover the dangerous secrets behind Lyle House – before its skeletons return to haunt her.

The Twilight Saga Journals by Stephenie Meyer (WP: RM15 / SP: RM10) – These journals, which come inside a nice collectible tin, are filled with decorative quotes from the books and classic literary works that have inspired Meyer.

The Wall Street Journal Guide To The New Rules Of Personal Finance (WP: RM15 / SP: RM10) – A guide in how to invest wisely in a world that has fundamentally changed.

This Body Of Death by Elizabeth George (WP: RM10 / SP: RM8) – On compassionate leave after the murder of his wife, Thomas Lynley is recalled to Scotland Yard when the body of a woman is found stabbed and abandoned in an isolated London cemetery.

When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James (WP: RM10 / SP: RM8) – Linnet Berry Thrynne is betrothed to Piers Yelverton, Earl of Marchant, who lives in a castle in Wales and whose temper is legendary. Can she tame the beast?

Winning: The Answers by Jack & Suzy Welch (WP: RM10 / SP: RM8) – The Welches explore how an organisation can grow and thrive, from leadership and global competition to tough bosses and building teamwork. – Elizabeth Tai

The MPH Distributors Warehouse Sale will be held from 8am to 7pm, Thursday to Sunday, at Bangunan TH, No. 5, Jalan Bersatu, Section 13/4, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. For inquiries, call 03-7958 1688. 'Like' the sale on Facebook at 'MPH Distributors Warehouse Sale' for the latest updates and a chance to win books until Wednesday.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Selasa, 13 September 2011

The Star Online: Lifestyle: Bookshelf

The Star Online: Lifestyle: Bookshelf

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