The Star Online: Lifestyle: Bookshelf
The Star Online: Lifestyle: Bookshelf |
| Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:38 AM PST Nothing beats getting a book to browse and treasure. Take your pick of MPH's varied selections, which come with an exclusive discount. 'TIS the season to be jolly, and there are indeed many reasons to rejoice this Christmas as MPH Bookstores has gifts lined up for readers of all ages. If you're looking for good reads to indulge in, or simply a present for loved ones, grab a copy of the MPH Tokens Of Love Annual Catalogue 2012 at any of its outlets, and browse through the compilation of interesting titles. Tokens Of Love ties a variety of unique gifts and offers together so there is bound to be something for everyone. As if the news couldn't get any better, Star2 readers will get to enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on the 12 books featured here by presenting this page upon payment at any MPH Bookstore in Malaysia (except MPH @ KLIA). The offer is limited to five copies per customer per original page (no photocopies allowed). The offer is valid, while stocks last, from today till Dec 31, 2012. It is not valid with other promotions and is not exchangeable for cash. Note that cover images published may differ from available stock. Meanwhile, mark Nov 30 on your calendar as more great titles on discount are coming your way! 1) Total Recall: My Unbelievably True life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger (RM72.50) Get a glimpse into the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, renowned body builder turned actor, who then served as governor of California. Told in his own voice, this is one autobiography that will tug at your heartstrings as he reveals how he dealt with a scandal following his divorce and his struggles as an immigrant. 2) Better Than Fiction by Lonely Planet (RM60.80) Read about the world's most fascinating adventures as you travel from the cell blocks of San Quentin, California, to exotic India with several international authors, all at one sitting. Threaded with great warmth, these personal encounters will inspire you as they portray travelling in a different light. 3) Great Adventures by Lonely Planet (RM149.90) Tired of sharing your holiday experiences with 1,000 other tourists? Great Adventures showcases the most interesting places to visit for a whole new perspective. 4) Change Your Words, Change Your Life by Joyce Meyer (RM59.90) Meyer shows us the significance of words in everyday life and suggests ways in which we can use them constructively, to maximise our potential. 5) Healthiest You Ever by Meera Lester, Murdoc Khaleghi, Susan Reynolds and Brett Aved (RM34.90) Your dream for a healthy body is just some pages away! This ingenious book highlights ways to get fit and lose all those extra pounds. It is vital for those who want to build muscle strength. 6) Train Your Brain To Find Love by Dr Fran Cohen Praver (RM34.90) Discover the natural strengths that you never knew you had, and the fact that everything you need to find love is already within you. Dr Praver empowers readers to literally use their brains to turn their love life around, 360°. 7) Basic French by Berlitz (RM99.90) Fret no more if you're struggling to learn French. This handy book focuses on the basics of the language. It comes with a CD featuring native French speakers and a 136-page course book which will soon have you conversing with the French with confidence and ease. 8) The Art Of Explanation: Making Your Ideas, Products And Services Easier To Understand by Lee Lefever (RM87.80) A concrete model for communicating ideas and enlightening audiences. This is the ultimate guide to making sure your words and ideas count. 9) The Book Of Business Awesome/The Book Of Business Unawesome by Scott Stratten (RM 79.80) Stratten seamlessly ties up case studies of successful businesses as well as those that failed. Those with business in mind should get their hands on this book as it includes tools for taking action and nifty business tricks. 10) The Power Of Self-Confidence: Become Unstoppable, Irresistible And Unafraid In Every Area Of Your Life by Brian Tracy (RM79.80) Some people say that self-confidence is one of the most attractive traits in a person and in this self-help book, Tracy presents keys to build up and maintain that important attribute in you. 11) I Declare: 31 promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen (RM46.90) Discover God's word and grow more in Him, together with Osteem, who writes about how God's promises can serve as a blessing in our lives. 12) Superfoods: The Everyday Ingredients For A Healthy Life by Parragon Books (RM19.90) Filled to the brink with nutrient information, tips on choosing the best fresh produce and recipes for a healthy diet, Superfoods is vital for those who are keen on keeping their bodies in tip top shape. |
| Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:29 AM PST Dead Centre THIS new tale under the Nick Stone series offers another fast-paced, action-packed adventure that fans of the genre will appreciate. Stone, an ex-member of British Army regiment the SAS, travels to Somalia, where he must contend with some drug-fuelled, gun-crazy pirates in order to retrieve the kidnapped son of a Russian oligarch. The boy was snatched from his luxury yacht in Seychelles and his father is stopping at nothing to get him back. Even if it means hiring Stone, a man often considered to be a law unto himself. The End Of Everything Young Evie suddenly disappears. Following that, her close friend Lizzie attempts to uncover the dark truth behind her baffling disappearance. This novel has been described as a sort of psychological thriller and coming-of-age mash-up. Readers will be enthralled by the ruminations of 13-year-old Lizzie, who only has one clue to work on – a maroon sedan that she had spotted driving past her and Evie on the day it all happened. Disgrace Detective Carl Morck comes back in this second novel of the Department Q series, to investigate the brutal murder of a brother and sister. The incident happened 20 years ago and the case was closed after the accused was convicted based on an alleged confession. But someone isn't convinced that the murder has really been solved. So who is digging up the case again, and why now? These are questions Morck must look into, and the answers seem to lie with homeless Kimmie, who lives on the streets of Copenhagen. Tigers In Red Weather Told from five different viewpoints, this tale focuses on two cousins who are on the verge of having their happy endings. Helena is off to Hollywood and a new marriage, while Nick is looking forward to being reunited with her young husband Hughes, who is about to come home from the war. However, both the women soon realise the bitter truth behind gilded reality. Helena's husband is not the man he seems to be, and Hughes is distant upon his return, as if the light within him has been turned off. Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Imperative A man who almost drowned and now cannot remember what happened or who he is; a renegade Mossad agent named Rebeka; a secret encampment in southeast Lebanon ... All these are linked to a worldwide conspiracy of monumental proportions that Jason Bourne is embroiled in. He must trace the amnesiac's identity and mission, failing which he and Rebeka will be killed. From Stockholm to Washington, DC, and from Mexico City to Beijing, the net of deceit and betrayal is cast far and wide in this Bourne novel. Destined To Play Bloome reckons this book is one that fans of the 50 Shades Of Grey series will enjoy. It revolves around 37-year-old psychologist Alexandra Blake and tells how she leaves her comfortable, suburban routine to explore a new life with Dr Jeremy Quinn. The man is able to open her eyes and body to the world in ways she never thought possible. But what could have been an intricate experience of trust, betrayal, desire, love and risk, turns out to be a lesson that will challenge Alexandra's every inhibition. Zoo This techno thriller explores the global tussle between man and beast. The central character, biologist Jackson Oz, has noticed an increasing number of wild animal attacks around the world. An extraordinarily widespread occurrence of lions "ambushing" humans in Africa? It's just one example of events that could spell imminent doom for all. Oz thus enlists the help of ecologist Chloe Tousignant, and together, they set out to get the world leaders to hear them out, before humans get overrun by nature's due course. |
| Narnia author Lewis to be honoured at Poets' Corner Posted: 23 Nov 2012 12:42 AM PST LONDON: Chronicles of Narnia creator C.S. Lewis will be honoured next year with a memorial stone in Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey in central London, the abbey said on Thursday. The novelist, poet, essayist and literary critic will join the likes of Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy who are either buried or commemorated in the famous location. The memorial will be dedicated at a special service to be held on November 22, 2013, the 50th anniversary of Lewis's death at the age of 64. He was buried in Oxford. Vernon White, Canon Theologian at Westminster Abbey, called Lewis "an extraordinarily imaginative and rigorous thinker and writer who was able to convey the Christian faith in a way that made it both credible and attractive to a wide range of people. "He has had an enduring and growing influence in our national life," White added. Lewis is best known for his Narnia children's fantasy series about the adventures of a group of children who stumble across a magical world where they encounter the talking lion Aslan and the evil White Witch among others. The most famous was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe published in 1950, and the seven-book series as a whole has sold over 100 million copies and been adapted for radio, television, stage and film. Lewis's other works include The Screwtape Letters, and Westminster Abbey described his Mere Christianity as "a classic of Christian apologetics, seeking to explain the fundamental Christian teachings to a general audience." Lewis was born in Belfast in 1898 and won a scholarship to study at Oxford University in 1916. In 1917 he was commissioned as an officer and fought on the frontline during World War One where he was wounded in 1918. Lewis returned to Oxford where he taught English and was a close friend of The Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien. He married late in life and his relationship with American Joy Gresham was captured in Richard Attenborough's award-winning film Shadowlands. Lewis died on the same day that U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. |
| You are subscribed to email updates from The Star Online: Lifestyle: Bookshelf To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
0 ulasan:
Catat Ulasan