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Korea: The Impossible Country
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Daniel Tudor

Korea: The Impossible Country

from RM36.20 MYR

"Korea: The Impossible Country" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how a small country, once doomed by war and colonialism, transformed itself into a thriving democracy and economic powerhouse. Daniel Tudor provides a thorough and engaging analysis of Korea's history, culture, and political landscape, offering insights into the country's remarkable achievements and challenges. With its compelling narrative and insider perspective, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the Korean identity and its rise to success in the modern world.

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Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found - Thryft
Suketu Mehta

Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found

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If you've ever been curious about the beating heart of Bombay beyond its iconic landmarks, "Maximum City" is your must-read. Suketu Mehta masters the art of storytelling by weaving his personal return to the city with gripping tales of its inhabitants. It's a tapestry rich with the complexities of urban life, offering unfiltered insights into a city teeming with contradictions and vibrancy. Whether or not you've visited Bombay, this book will transplant you there, making you feel its pulse as if you were wandering its streets.

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All the Wrong Places : Adrift in the Politics of Southeast Asia - Thryft
Fenton James

All the Wrong Places : Adrift in the Politics of Southeast Asia

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James Fenton's "All the Wrong Places" is more than a history lesson; it's an on-the-ground account that puts you alongside a daring journalist in times of turmoil and transition. If you're fascinated by the raw complexity of Southeast Asia's political landscape, Fenton's vivid storytelling and first-hand experiences in the twilight of Saigon, the chaos of Cambodia, and the political tensions of Korea will captivate you. His unique vantage point offers a rare and humanizing glimpse into historical events that continue to shape our world.

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Everything Is Broken Life Inside Burma - Thryft
Emma Larkin

Everything Is Broken Life Inside Burma

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"Everything Is Broken" is a poignant exploration that delves deep into Burma's soul in a time of catastrophe and repression. Emma Larkin's journalistic prowess brings to light the human stories amidst the political turbulence. If you're looking to understand the resilience and suffering under authoritarian shadows, this book offers an unflinchingly honest perspective.

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How To Stand Up To A Dictator - Thryft
Maria Ressa

How To Stand Up To A Dictator

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Recommendation: - This gripping memoir, written by Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner, takes you on a journey through the harrowing reality of fighting against a dictator's regime. Ressa's unwavering pursuit of truth and justice, even in the face of multiple arrest warrants, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up to power. Through her experiences, she exposes the insidious web of disinformation and its impact on democracy. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration to challenge oppressive regimes.

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Indonesia, Etc. : Exploring the Improbable Nation - Thryft
Elizabeth Pisani

Indonesia, Etc. : Exploring the Improbable Nation

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Recommended for those seeking to learn about Indonesia's culture and history. Pisani's humorous yet informative account of her travels around the nation reveals Indonesia's diverse ethnic groups and traditions, as well as its challenges and progress, offering unique insight into this complex nation.

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Underground : The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche - Thryft
Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami, Alfred Birnbaum

Underground : The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche

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Recommended for readers interested in true crime and cultural insights. Murakami's storytelling offers a captivating examination of a traumatic moment in Japanese history, through the eyes of those who experienced it.

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Behind the Beautiful Forevers : Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Slum - Thryft
Katherine Boo

Behind the Beautiful Forevers : Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Slum

from RM43.28 MYR

"Behind the Beautiful Forevers" provides an eye-opening look into the lives of those living in Annawadi. Boo's exceptional storytelling perfectly captures the complexities and struggles faced by the residents and their battle for survival. This book is perfect for those who want to learn about life in a slum, the effects of a global recession and terrorism on communities, and how hope prevails amidst all the chaos.

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Hotel K : The Shocking Inside Story of Bali's Most Notorious Jail - Thryft
Kathryn Bonella

Hotel K : The Shocking Inside Story of Bali's Most Notorious Jail

from RM22.34 MYR

Recommendation: Hotel K is a gripping true story that exposes the dark reality of Bali's infamous Kerobokan prison. From corrupt guards and wild sex nights to drug factories and staged suicides, the book pulls no punches in revealing the squalor and violence that pervades the jail. If you're interested in true crime and want to explore a world that's far removed from the Bali paradise you know, Hotel K is the book for you.

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Hotel K : The Shocking Inside Story of Bali's Most Notorious Jail - Thryft
Kathryn Bonella

Hotel K : The Shocking Inside Story of Bali's Most Notorious Jail

from RM33.24 MYR

Recommendation: Hotel K provides a shocking, yet intriguing glimpse into the dark underworld of Bali's infamous jail. From the corrupt guards organizing 'sex nights' to an ecstasy factory, the book uncovers the squalor and corruption that lurk behind the jail's walls. It's a compelling read for true crime enthusiasts who are interested in the seedier side of paradise.

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Underground - Thryft
Haruki Murakami, Alfred Birnbaum, Philip Gabriel

Underground

from RM27.02 MYR

In spite of the perpetrators' intentions, the Tokyo gas attack left only twelve people dead, but thousands were injured and many suffered serious after-effects. Murakami interviews the victims to try and establish precisely what happened on the subway that day. He also interviews members and ex-members of the doomsdays cult responsible, in the hope that they might be able to explain the reason for the attack and how it was that their guru instilled such devotion in his followers.

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Three Tigers, One Mountain : A Journey through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea and Japan - Thryft
Michael Booth

Three Tigers, One Mountain : A Journey through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea and Japan

from RM34.60 MYR

'The next Bill Bryson' (New York Times) explores international relations past and present between three East Asian countries – Japan, South Korea and China – in this lively, absorbing travelogue‘Two tigers cannot share the same mountain’ - Chinese proverb China, Korea and Japan are the neighbours who love to hate each other. But why? Europe has forgiven Germany’s war crimes, why can’t Japan’s neighbours do likewise? To what extent do the ongoing state-level disputes about island ownership, war history, controversial shrines and statues, missile systems and military escalation reflect how the people of these countries regard each other? They have so much to gain from amicable relations, so why do they seem to be doing their level best to keep the fires of hatred burning? The Chinese, Koreans and Japanese are more than neighbours, they are siblings from a Confucian family. They share so much culturally, from this ancient philosophy with its hierarchical, bureaucratic legacy, to rice-growing, art, architecture, chopsticks, noodles and much more which has been passed down from China over millennia. In turn, China has modelled much of its recent industrial and economic strategy on Japan’s post-war manufacturing miracle, and adores contemporary Korean popular culture. Yet still East Asia festers with a mutual animosity which frequently threatens to draw the world into a twenty-first-century war. In his previous international best-seller, The Almost Nearly Perfect People, Michael Booth set out to explore the Scandinavian tribes and what they think of each other. In this new book, which blends popular anthropology, history, politics and travel, the subjects are these Asian tigers that have endured occupation, war and devastation to become among the richest, most developed and powerful societies on Earth. In this deeply researched, revealing book, he sets off on a journey by car, boat, train and plane through all three countries, ending up in a fourth, Taiwan. Here, he hopes to find a positive story but instead discovers the Taiwanese are not merely in conflict with the Chinese, but they also harbour another, less well-known but still bitter grudge towards an East Asian neighbour.

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Wish Lanterns : Young Lives in New China - Thryft
Alec Ash

Wish Lanterns : Young Lives in New China

from RM30.21 MYR

This is the generation that will change China. The youth, over 320 million of them in their teens and twenties, more than the population of the USA. Born after Mao, with no memory of Tiananmen, they are destined to transform both their nation and the world.These millennials, offspring of the one-child policy, face fierce competition to succeed. Pressure starts young, and their road isn't easy. Their stories are also like those of young people all over the world: moving out of home, starting a career, falling in love.Wish Lanterns follows the lives of six young Chinese. Dahai is a military child and netizen; 'Fred' is a daughter of the Party. Lucifer is an aspiring superstar; Snail a country migrant addicted to online games. Xiaoxiao is a hipster from the freezing north; Mia a rebel from Xinjiang in the far west.Alec Ash, a writer in Beijing of the same generation, has given us a vivid, gripping account of young China as it comes of age. Through individual stories, Wish Lanterns shows with empathy and insight the challenges and dreams that will define China's future global impact.

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The Invitation-Only Zone : The Extraordinary Story of North Korea's Abduction Project - Thryft
Robert S. Boynton

The Invitation-Only Zone : The Extraordinary Story of North Korea's Abduction Project

from RM29.65 MYR

Throughout the late 1970s and early '80s, dozens of Japanese citizens were abducted from coastal Japanese towns by North Korean commandos. In what proved to be part of a global project, North Korea attempted to reeducate the abductees and train them to spy on the state's behalf. When the project faltered, the abductees were hidden in a series of guarded communities known as "Invitation-Only Zones"--the fiction being that these were exclusive enclaves, not prisons.In 2002, Kim Jong Il admitted to kidnapping thirteen Japanese citizens and returned five of them (the other eight, he said, had died). From the moment that Robert S. Boynton first saw a photograph of these men and women, he became obsessed with the window their story provided into the vexed politics of Northeast Asia. In The Invitation-Only Zone, he untangles the logic behind the kidnappings and shows why some Japanese citizens described them as "their 9/11." He tells the story of how dozens were abducted and reeducated; how they married and had children; and how they lived anonymously as North Korean citizens. He speaks with nationalists, diplomats, abductees, and even crab fishermen, unearthing the bizarre North Korean propaganda tactics and the peculiar cultural interests of both counties.A deeply reported, thoroughly researched treatise on the power struggle of one of the most important areas in the global economy, Boynton's keen investigation is riveting and revelatory.

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Country Driving : A Chinese Road Trip - Thryft
Peter Hessler

Country Driving : A Chinese Road Trip

from RM25.66 MYR

One of The Economist 's Best Books of the Year From the bestselling author of Oracle Bones and River Town comes the final book in his award-winning trilogy on the human side of the economic revolution in China. Peter Hessler, whom the Wall Street Journal calls "one of the Western world's most thoughtful writers on modern China," deftly illuminates the vast, shifting landscape of a traditionally rural nation that, having once built walls against foreigners, is now building roads and factory towns that look to the outside world.

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Country Driving : A Chinese Road Trip - Thryft
Peter Hessler

Country Driving : A Chinese Road Trip

from RM35.30 MYR

After living in China for five years, and learning the language, Peter Hessler decided to undertake an even more complicated endeavor: he acquired his Chinese driving licence. An eye-opening, often hilarious, at times maddening challenge, it enabled him to embark on an epic journey driving across this most enigmatic of countries. Over seven years, he travels to places rarely explored by those outside China, into the factories exporting their goods to the world and into the homes of their workers.Full of extraordinary encounters and details of life beyond Beijing, it is an unforgettable, unique portrait of the country that will likely shape all our lives in the century to come.

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Discontent and Its Civilizations : Dispatches from Lahore, New York and London - Thryft
Mohsin Hamid

Discontent and Its Civilizations : Dispatches from Lahore, New York and London

from RM22.60 MYR

'When I was younger, I thought of being a migrant and being foreign as things that made me different, an outsider. Now I think these experiences are increasingly universal…'Since the year 2000, novelist Mohsin Hamid has been writing about what it means to be an individual in an increasingly fragmented world. In the pieces gathered here, he gives us a portrait of a man coming to terms with not only his place in that world but also how its convulsions and changes shape so many of us—for good and ill. Whether writing of his home life, about being a migrant or of today's geopolitical fault lines, Hamid gives us his deeply personal take on life at the beginning of the twenty-first century.'As simple, immediate and moving as any of Hamid's fiction.' —Financial Times'Excellent. Lucid, informative and drily funny… Hamid is one of the most perceptive commentators on contemporary global politics.' —Sunday Times'Reasonable, intelligent, humble. Just the sort of commentator the world could do with right now.' —Independent''Accessible, wise and beautifully clear.' —Metro'As a Pakistani who spent his childhood in the United States and his adult life in London, Hamid has a unique perspective on the civilization clash which has defined this era. These elegantly crafted essays confront everything from the future of Pakistan and the death of Osama bin Laden to fatherhood and falling in love.' —Prospect

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Everything Is Broken - The Untold Story Of Disaster Under Burma's Military Regime - Thryft
Emma Larkin

Everything Is Broken - The Untold Story Of Disaster Under Burma's Military Regime

from RM18.55 MYR

Recommendation: 1. This book is a gripping and heartbreaking account of the atrocities committed under Burma's military regime. It offers a unique perspective on life under one of the world's most brutal dictatorships, shedding light on the untold stories of suffering and resilience. If you're interested in understanding the true extent of human rights abuses and the power of resistance, this book is a must-read. 2. Everything Is Broken takes readers on a harrowing journey through the depths of Burma's military regime, exposing the unimaginable horrors inflicted upon its people. It provides an eye-opening account of life under a dictatorship and showcases the incredible resilience of the human spirit. If you're looking for a book that will challenge your perspective and leave you with a profound sense of injustice, this is it. 3. Recommended for those seeking a deeply moving and impactful read, Everything Is Broken reveals the hidden stories of survival and resistance in Burma's oppressive regime. Emma Larkin's powerful storytelling brings to life the harrowing experiences of individuals living under brutal dictatorship. Prepare to be shocked, saddened, and inspired by the strength of the human spirit as you immerse yourself in this gripping narrative. 4. Everything Is Broken uncovers the shattered lives and indomitable spirit of those living under Burma's military regime. Emma Larkin's unflinching narrative exposes the ongoing tragedy in the face of unparalleled brutality. If you're looking for a book that will challenge your notions of freedom and resilience, this is a powerful and essential read.

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The Killing Fields - Thryft
Christopher Hudson

The Killing Fields

from RM14.39 MYR

This book is a powerful and moving account of the Cambodian genocide, providing a firsthand account of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about this dark chapter in history and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors.

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Oracle Bones - Thryft
Peter Hessler

Oracle Bones

from RM8.14 MYR

A century ago, outsiders saw China as a place where nothing ever changes. Today the country has become one of the most dynamic regions on earth. In Oracle Bones , Peter Hessler explores the human side of China's transformation, viewing modern-day China and its growing links to the Western world through the lives of a handful of ordinary people. In a narrative that gracefully moves between the ancient and the present, the East and the West, Hessler captures the soul of a country that is undergoing a momentous change before our eyes.

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Maximum City - Thryft
Suketu Mehta

Maximum City

from RM30.21 MYR

Recommended for those who want a deep dive into the complex cultural tapestry of Bombay. Mehta's storytelling offers readers a glimpse into the city's underbelly of crime, glamour, and politics. Readers will appreciate the rich cast of characters and Mehta's personal perspective on his hometown.

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The Seasons of Trouble : Life Amid the Ruins of Sri Lanka's Civil War - Thryft
Rohini Mohan

The Seasons of Trouble : Life Amid the Ruins of Sri Lanka's Civil War

from RM14.19 MYR

The Seasons of Trouble is a vivid and heart-wrenching account of the devastating effects of war on ordinary citizens. Through the personal stories of Sarva, Indra, and Mugil, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the complexities and turmoil of Sri Lanka's civil war. This book is highly recommended for those interested in gaining insight into the impact of conflict on individuals, families, and communities. Rohini Mohan's writing is both honest and empathetic, offering a raw and nuanced view of life amid the ruins of war.

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Behind The Wall : A Journey Through China - Thryft
Colin Thubron

Behind The Wall : A Journey Through China

from RM18.55 MYR

Having learned Mandarin, and travelling alone by foot, bicycle and train, Colin Thubron sets off on a 10,000 mile journey from Beijing to Tibet, starting from a tropical paradise near the Burmese border to the windswept wastes of the Gobi desert and the far end of the Great Wall. What Thubron reveals is an astonishing diversity, a land whose still unmeasured resources strain to meet an awesome demand, and an ancient people still reeling from the devastation of the Cultural Revolution.

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Persian Mirrors - Thryft
Elaine Sciolino

Persian Mirrors

from RM24.90 MYR

As a correspondent for Newsweek and The New York Times, Elaine Sciolino has had more experience covering Iran than any other American reporter. She was aboard the airplane that took Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini to Tehran in 1979 and was there for the Iranian revolution, the hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq war, the rise of President Khatami, and the riots of the summer of 1999. In Persian Mirrors , Sciolino takes us into the public and private spaces of Iran and uncovers an alluring and seductive nation where a great battle is raging -- not for control over territory, but for the soul of its people.

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Red Star over China - Thryft
John K. Fairbank, Edgar Snow

Red Star over China

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The first Westerner to meet Mao Tse-tung and the Chinese Communist leaders in 1936, Edgar Snow came away with the first authorized account of Mao’s life, as well as a history of the famous Long March and the men and women who were responsible for the Chinese revolution. Out of that experience came Red Star Over China, a classic work that remains one of the most important books ever written about the birth of the Communist movement in China. This edition includes extensive notes on military and political developments in China, further interviews with Mao Tse-tung, a chronology covering 125 years of Chinese revolution, and nearly a hundred detailed biographies of the men and women who were instrumental in making China what it is today.

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Oracle Bones A Journey Between China's Past and Present - Thryft
Peter Hessler

Oracle Bones A Journey Between China's Past and Present

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"Oracle Bones" isn't just a historical account; it's a deep dive into the lives of individuals swept up in China's rapid evolution. The interweaving of past and present, personal and national, makes it a compelling read which not only educates but humanizes the vast narrative of change. Imagine walking through the multifaceted realities of China's people as you piece together a puzzle that is as personal as it is political. This book will resonate if you're interested in the seismic shifts of a nation told through the lens of its citizens.

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Tony Wheeler's Bad Lands - Thryft
Tony Wheeler

Tony Wheeler's Bad Lands

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Bad Lands is a captivating read for the adventurous, curious readers who are interested in firsthand accounts of travel through remote and closed-off countries and learn about their political regimes, cultural values, and history. The author's witty storytelling style keeps readers engaged throughout the journey. The book offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on what makes a country "evil" and questions popular stereotypes and misperceptions about these countries.

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Reporter - Forty Years Covering Asia - Thryft
John McBeth

Reporter - Forty Years Covering Asia

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating history of Asia. McBeth's personal experiences as a foreign correspondent covering political and economic affairs for over 40 years provide insights into the turbulent times and historic changes that occurred in the region. His candid storytelling style and analysis of the decline of print journalism make this book not only informative but also entertaining. Readers will gain a diverse perspective as McBeth introduces us to a cast of journalists, diplomats, officials, politicians, and generals he met and befriended along the way.

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Behind the Wall : Journey Through China - Thryft
Colin Thubron

Behind the Wall : Journey Through China

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1989

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Underground : The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche - Thryft
Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami, Alfred Birnbaum

Underground : The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche

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Librarian note: An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.In this haunting work of journalistic investigation, Haruki Murakami tells the story of the horrific terrorist attack on Japanese soil that shook the entire world. On a clear spring day in 1995, five members of a religious cult unleashed poison gas on the Tokyo subway system. In attempt to discover why, Haruki Murakmi talks to the people who lived through the catastrophe, and in so doing lays bare the Japanese psyche. As he discerns the fundamental issues that led to the attack, Murakami paints a clear vision of an event that could occur anytime, anywhere.

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