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The King Never Smiles: A Biography of Thailands Bhumibol Adulyadej [Paperback] Paul M. Handley - Thryft
Paul M. Handley

The King Never Smiles: A Biography of Thailands Bhumibol Adulyadej [Paperback] Paul M. Handley

from RM24.24 MYR

This book is an in-depth look into the life of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, providing a fascinating insight into the country's revered monarch. Handley's biography balances the king's impressive accomplishments with critical analysis of the country's political climate during his reign. If you're interested in history, political figures or Thailand's monarchy, this book is sure to keep you engaged.

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Music of the Middle Ages: Volume 1 - Thryft
Steven Botterill, Giulio Cattin

Music of the Middle Ages: Volume 1

from RM22.89 MYR

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a comprehensive understanding of the monophonic music of the Middle Ages. Giulio Cattin provides a detailed exploration of the birth and evolution of Christian chant, as well as the development of secular music in various languages. With the author's authority and accessible writing style, this book brings to life the rich musical traditions that form the basis of Europe's musical heritage. You'll also find intriguing chapters on early instrumental music and the philosophy of ars musica.

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Mr Bligh's Bad Language: Passion, Power, and Theatre on the Bounty - Thryft
Greg Dening

Mr Bligh's Bad Language: Passion, Power, and Theatre on the Bounty

from RM32.15 MYR

If you're fascinated by naval history and the complexities of leadership, "Mr Bligh's Bad Language" offers a fresh perspective on the infamous mutiny on the Bounty. Dening's examination goes beyond the conventional narrative, focusing on the cultural and theatrical aspects of the events and Bligh's role. It's insightful reading that might change how you think about authority and rebellion.

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Theodora: Actress, Empress, Saint - Women in Antiquity
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David Stone Potter

Theodora: Actress, Empress, Saint - Women in Antiquity

from RM50.22 MYR

The story of Theodora is like an epic deemed for the silver screen, but it's drenched in authentic historical grandeur. Imagine a trajectory from the fringes to the zenith of power, Theodora's journey is as astonishing as it sounds. David Potter cuts through ancient biases to deliver a narrative that isn't just regal and insightful, but resonates with anyone inspired by tales of profound resilience and influence. Giving it a read might just redefine what you think possible, especially for women with formidable spirit in eras gone by.

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Tchaikovsky - Thryft
Edward Garden

Tchaikovsky

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Celebrating its 100th anniversary, this extraordinary series continues to amaze and captivate its readers with detailed insight into the lives and work of music's geniuses. Unlike other composer biographies that focus narrowly on the music, this series explores the personal history of each composer and the social context surrounding the music. In a precise, engaging, and authoritative manner, each volume combines a vivid portrait of the master musicians' inspirations, influences, life experiences, even their weaknesses, with an accessible discussion of their work-all in roughly 300 pages. Further, each volume offers superb reference material, including a detailed life and times chronology, a complete list of works, a personalia glossary highlighting the important people in the composer's life, and a select bibliography. Under the supervision of music expert and series general editor Stanley Sadie, Master Musicians will certainly proceed to delight music scholars, seriousmusicians, and all music lovers for another hundred years.In this edition, Edward Garden assesses the operas, ballets, and other works against the background of Tchaikovsky's eventful life; his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck, and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. Garden also examines the conflicting theories on the manner of Tchaikovsky's death and has updated the bibliography and other appendices.

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The Making of the New Deal : The Insiders Speak - Thryft
Jonathan Dembo, Katie Louchheim, Frank Freidel

The Making of the New Deal : The Insiders Speak

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There has never been a phenomenon in American life to equal the invasion of Washington by the young New Dealers―hundreds of men and women still in their twenties and thirties, brilliant and dedicated, trained in the law, economics, public administration, technology, pouring into public life to do nothing less than restructure American society. They proposed new programs, drafted legislation, staffed the new agencies. They were active in the Administration, the Congress, the courts, the news media. They fanned out all over America to discover the facts, plan ways of easing the pain of their foundering country, and report on the results. Many of them went on to be rich, famous, and powerful, but their early experience in Washington was perhaps the most inspiriting of their lives.Katie Louchheim was among those who arrived in Washington in the 1930s, and being a keen writer as well as the wife of a member of the SEC, she had a front-row seat for the spectacle of social progress. Now, a half-century later, she has gathered reminiscences from her old friends and colleagues, interviewed others, and woven them together into a lively, informal word-picture of that exciting time. Among the many insiders who recount their views are Alger Hiss, Robert C. Weaver, Paul A. Freund, James H. Rowe, Wilbur J. Cohen, Abe Fortas, David Riesman, and Joseph L. Rauh. This book, a singular and uplifting primary document of an extraordinary period, is destined to appeal across a wide spectrum of readers of American history.

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The Restoration: A Political and Religious History of England and Wales, 1658-67 - Thryft
Ronald Hutton

The Restoration: A Political and Religious History of England and Wales, 1658-67

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In less than a decade, the commonwealth of Oliver Cromwell was dramatically transformed into the very different realm of the Restoration monarchy. This is the first detailed account of this vital and eventful period, which witnessed the end of a republic, the reestablishment of royal government, naval wars, plague, religious persecution, and the destruction of the capital in the Great Fire. Drawing on a wealth of public and private manuscript sources to rework each issue anew, Hutton explores the way government policy was set and put into practice during these nine years and how national concerns, local issues, and various social, political, and religious groups all interacted to influence the shifting currents of the nation's affairs.

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A Mandarin and the Making of Public Policy : Reflections of Ngiam Tong Dow - Thryft
Ngiam Tong Dow, Simon S.C. Tay, Tong Dow Ngiam

A Mandarin and the Making of Public Policy : Reflections of Ngiam Tong Dow

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Engaging with Ngiam Tong Dow's book might feel as though you're sitting down for a chat with someone who shaped Singapore's journey. It offers a personal look into how decisions at the top can ripple through a nation. What makes it particularly compelling is its mix of nostalgia with a critical eye towards the future, making it relevant for anyone interested in governance and public policy.

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Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity - Thryft
Richard Gilman

Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity

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Richard Gilman examines each of Chekhov's full-length plays, showing how they relate to each other, to Chekhov's short stories, and to his life. He also places the plays in the context of Russian and European drama and the larger culture of the period. Gilman interweaves biographical narrative with textual commentary and with a discussion of stage-craft and dramaturg - Chekhov's techniques for influencing viewers, the scenic framing of the action, and issues of genre and temporal structuring. Although previous critics of Chekhov have tended to view him as an essentially social dramatist or as an observer of the smaller aspects of existence, Gilman asserts that Chekhov was far more of an innovative playwright, a revolutionary, than has been seen.

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The British Overseas, Part 1, Making of the Empire : Exploits of a Nation of Shopkeepers - Thryft
Charles Carrington

The British Overseas, Part 1, Making of the Empire : Exploits of a Nation of Shopkeepers

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This is a digital reprint of a volume from 1968 where Professor Carrington brought up to date the first nine chapters of his classic study of the expansion of the British peoples overseas. This volume deals with the early British ventures overseas from the seventeenth to the late nineteenth century. Professor Carrington describes the establishment of the American colonies, the activities of the East India Company, the exploration of the South Seas and British activities in the Cape and the East.

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Pope Francis Among the Wolves : The Inside Story of a Revolution - Thryft
Marco Politi, William McCuaig

Pope Francis Among the Wolves : The Inside Story of a Revolution

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Marco Politi takes us deep inside the power struggle roiling the Roman Curia and the Catholic Church worldwide, beginning with Benedict XVI, the pope who famously resigned in 2013, and intensifying with the contested and unexpected election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, now known as Pope Francis. Politi's account balances the perspectives of Pope Francis's supporters, Benedict's sympathizers, and those disappointed members of the Catholic laity who feel alienated by the institution's secrecy, financial corruption, and refusal to modernize.Politi dramatically recounts the sexual scandals that have rocked the church and the accusations of money laundering and other financial misdeeds swirling around the Vatican and the Italian Catholic establishment. Pope Francis has tried to shine a light on these crimes, but his work has been met with resistance from entrenched factions. Politi writes of the decline in church attendance and vocations to the priesthood throughout the world as the church continues to prohibit divorced and remarried Catholics from receiving the communion wafer. He visits European parishes where women now perform the functions of missing male priests--and where the remaining parishioners would welcome the admission of women to the priesthood, if the church would allow it.Pope Francis's emphasis on pastoral compassion for all who struggle with the burden of family life has also provoked the ire of traditionalists in the Roman Curia and elsewhere. He knows from personal experience what life is like for the poor in Buenos Aires and other metropolises of the globalized world, and highlights the contrast between the vital, vibrant faith of these parishioners and the disillusionment of European Catholics. Pope Francis and his supporters are locked in a battle with the defenders of the traditional hard line and with ecclesiastical corruption. In this conflict, the future of Catholicism is at stake--and it is far from certain Francis will succeed in saving the institution from decline.

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Why This World - Thryft
Benjamin Moser

Why This World

from RM58.00 MYR

Why This World is a must-read for those who are looking for a deep and introspective exploration of human nature and the human experience. Benjamin Moser paints a vivid picture of the life and development of the enigmatic Clarice Lispector, one of Latin America's most popular writers. It is a deeply introspective book about the nature of writing, human life, and consciousness. Moser shows that Lispector was not only a great storyteller but also a spiritual guide for the readers. Highly recommended for people interested in Latin American literature, spirituality, and deep introspection.

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Abe Fortas : A Biography - Thryft
Laura Kalman

Abe Fortas : A Biography

from RM74.62 MYR

Abe Fortas was a New Dealer, a sub-cabinet official, the founder of an eminent Washington law firm, a close adviser to Lyndon Johnson, and a Supreme Court justice. Nominated by Johnson to be Chief Justice, he was rejected by Congress and resigned from the Court early in the Nixon administration under a cloud of impending scandal. This engrossing book--the first full biography of Abe Fortas--tells his dramatic story.Drawing on Fortas's previously unavailable personal papers, on numerous archives, and on extensive interviews with his family and associates, Laura Kalman, a historian and lawyer, illuminates Fortas's evolution from New Dealer to Washington lawyer to Great Society liberal, and in so doing also provides a unique view of American liberalism from the 1930s through the 1960s."There was no single Abe Fortas," writes Kalman. "There was a variety of personae, and Fortas moved comfortably from one to another. Kalman describes Fortas's various personae:* the boy who as "Fiddlin' Abe" played the violin in dance bands to earn spending money and who grew to consider chamber music the love of his life;* the Jew who cared more about Israel than Judaism;* the civil libertarian who worked for irascible Harold Ickes as Under Secretary of the Interior during the New Deal, who defended those charged with disloyalty by Joseph McCarthy, and promoted social justice on the Court;* the urbane corporate lawyer whose friends became clients and whose clients became friends;* the brilliant legal tactician who secured Lyndon Johnson's Senate seat in 1948 and whose successful defense of the Gideon case was described by William O. Douglas as "the best single argument" he heard in all his years on the Supreme Court;* the Supreme Court justice who willingly risked compromising his judicial integrity to advise President Johnson;* the man who hobnobbed with the powerful yet was powerless to combat the attacks against him when he was a Supreme Court justice, and whose resignation from the Court contributed to the destruction of the liberal agenda for social reform.Reflecting on the various aspects of Fortas's enigmatic personality and the events of his life, Kalman creates a new portrait of the man that is more insightful and complete than any yet published. Engagingly written and superbly researched, this is the authoritative account of Fortas and the legal and political history he helped to shape.

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The Adventures Of Ibn Battuta - A Muslim Traveler Of The Fourteenth Century - Thryft
Ross E. Dunn, Ibn Battuta

The Adventures Of Ibn Battuta - A Muslim Traveler Of The Fourteenth Century

from RM14.02 MYR

Ross Dunn here recounts the great traveler's remarkable career, interpreting it within the cultural and social context of Islamic society and giving the reader both a biography of an extraordinary personality and a study of the hemispheric dimensions of human interchange in medieval times.

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Dialogues with Chin Peng : New Light on the Malayan Communist Party - Thryft
C.C. Chin, Karl Hack

Dialogues with Chin Peng : New Light on the Malayan Communist Party

from RM35.50 MYR

This book could be a valuable read for those interested in the history of the Malayan Communist Party. The unique feature of this book is the presentation of history as dialogue and debate, which offers a well-rounded perspective of both sides of the conflict. This book also includes previously unseen Communist Party documents and propaganda posters, which enhance the reader's understanding of this historical period.

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Alive with Alzheimer's - Thryft
Cathy Stein Greenblat

Alive with Alzheimer's

from RM38.66 MYR

The confusion, losses, and devastation of Alzheimer's disease are familiar to the millions of Americans suffering from the disease and to their family members. Understandably, declining abilities and changing personal characteristics shape our picture of the disease, leading some to refer to the "double death" of Alzheimer's in which the sufferer drifts away long before his or her eventual physical end.This small, tender volume of 85 photographs and accompanying discussion powerfully shows the limitations of this view. Cathy Stein Greenblat, an internationally respected sociologist and photographer, demonstrates in Alive with Alzheimer's that, while the ravages of the disease are real, Alzheimer's sufferers can do more than survive, they can thrive. Her images, interviews, and observations attest to the possibility of their being "alive" with Alzheimer's far beyond the expectations of the general public and even of many physicians with long experience with the disease.Greenblat offers a new vision, taking us into a world of life-enhancing institutional care. Nursing homes and similar facilities don't have to be a last resort; as Greenblat shows, with a dedicated and experienced staff and an enriched environment (that includes respect, choices, pets, and music), extraordinary changes can be effected in Alzheimer's patients. Alive with Alzheimer's, the first photographic book on the disease, offers hope and inspiration. Moreover, its vivid, impressive evidence that ongoing stimulation in a good institutional setting can sustain Alzheimer's patients at a far higher level than is generally believed has significant implications for personal and policy decisions.The new standard of care chronicled in Alive with Alzheimer's will provide hope and inspiration to those touched by the disease. As Dr. Enid Rockwell writes in her Afterword to Greenblat's moving book, "These photographs are extraordinary for practitioners, for family members, for everyone to see what's going on with these people. The stimulation pictured in this book is more powerful than any medication that we will have in our lifetime. . . . They so vividly show us that there are people inside these bodies, people with personalities, who experience emotion, and they show that there is life after Alzheimer's."

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Italo Calvino : Letters, 1941-1985 - Updated Edition - Thryft
Italo Calvino, Martin McLaughlin, Michael Wood

Italo Calvino : Letters, 1941-1985 - Updated Edition

from RM66.51 MYR

Plus de trois cents lettres choisies d'Italo Calvino dessinent le portrait complexe et attachant, inattendu et captivant de cet écrivain si bien connu et si secret. Les premières missives de la jeunesse, adressées aux parents et aux amis, laissent progressivement la place aux lettres consacrées au métier d'écrire. C'est que Calvino, par son activité d'écrivain, comme à travers sa profession d'éditeur, n'a cessé de s'adresser aux auteurs et artistes de son temps qu'il lisait et qui le lisaient : Pavese, Vittorini, Morante, Ortese, Pasolini, Antonioni, Sciascia, Moravia, Eco, Magris, et bien d'autres. La vie culturelle et littéraire italienne du siècle dernier nous est ainsi offerte dans ses tensions, ses constructions, ses réalisations. Au fil de ces pages, tout en retrouvant l'intelligence aiguisée de Calvino, sa franchise et son humour, on découvre une existence faite de difficultés et de tentatives, mais aussi de réussites et d'acclamations. On suit encore la vie d'un intellectuel engagé, militant du Parti communiste, enthousiaste d'abord, malheureux ensuite, dissident enfin, dont la vie fut portée par une conviction : la littérature compte, intimement, culturellement, politiquement. La littérature, affirmait-il, "c'est la chose en laquelle je crois encore le plus".

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William The Conqueror - Thryft
David Bates

William The Conqueror

from RM13.10 MYR

Fifteen years in the making, a landmark reinterpretation of the life of a pivotal figure in British and European historyIn this magisterial addition to the Yale English Monarchs series, David Bates combines biography and a multidisciplinary approach to examine the life of a major figure in British and European history. Using a framework derived from studies of early medieval kingship, he assesses each phase of William’s life to establish why so many trusted William to invade England in 1066 and the consequences of this on the history of the so-called Norman Conquest after the Battle of Hastings and for generations to come. A leading historian of the period, Bates is notable for having worked extensively in the archives of northern France and discovered many eleventh- and twelfth-century charters largely unnoticed by English-language scholars. Taking an innovative approach, he argues for a move away from old perceptions and controversies associated with William’s life and the Norman Conquest. This deeply researched volume is the scholarly biography for our generation.

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Negotiating With The Dead - A Writer On Writing - Thryft
Margaret Atwood

Negotiating With The Dead - A Writer On Writing

from RM14.02 MYR

What is the role of the Writer? Prophet? High Priest of Art? Court Jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain--or excuse!--their activities, looking at what costumes they have assumed, what roles they have chosen to play. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the title: if a writer is to be seen as "gifted", who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift? Atwood's wide reference to other writers, living and dead, is balanced by anecdotes from her own experiences, both in Canada and elsewhere. The lightness of her touch is offset by a seriousness about the purpose and the pleasures of writing, and by a deep familiarity with the myths and traditions of western literature. Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa and grew up in northern Quebec, Ontario, and Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College. Throughout her thirty years of writing, Atwood has received numerous awards and honorary degrees. Hew newest novel, The Blind Assassin, won the 2000 Booker Prize for Fiction. She is the author of more than twenty-five volumes of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction and is perhaps best known for her novels, which include Alias Grace (1996), The Robber Bride (1994), Cat's Eye (1988), The Handmaid's Tale (1983), Surfacing (1972) and The Edible Woman (1970). Acclaimed for her talent for portraying both personal lives and worldly problems of universal concern, Atwood's work has been published in more than thirty-five languages, including Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic, and Estonian.

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Introduction To Bioinformatics - Thryft
Arthur M. Lesk

Introduction To Bioinformatics

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This book is a perfect introduction to the exciting field of bioinformatics. With clear explanations and examples, it takes you on a journey to unravel the mysteries of biological systems using powerful scientific tools. Even if you have no prior knowledge, this book will guide you through the applications and insights that bioinformatics provides. Get ready to be amazed by the hidden secrets of the natural world!

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William Shakespeare : A Compact Documentary Life - Thryft
Samuel Schoenbaum

William Shakespeare : A Compact Documentary Life

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The full text of Schoenbaum's Documentary Life of the Bard incorporates new material and is accompanied by reproductions of fifty documents providing evidence of Shakespeare's activities

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Ariels 2001 : Departures and Returns, Essays for Edwin Thumboo - Thryft
Chee Kiong Tong

Ariels 2001 : Departures and Returns, Essays for Edwin Thumboo

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Collection of essays written in honour of Emeritus Professor Thumboo. It reflects the wide range of his interests: poetry, sociolinguistics, post-colonialism and new literatures, especially those of Singapore, Malaysia, India and Africa.

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Introduction to Bioinformatics - Thryft
Arthur M. Lesk

Introduction to Bioinformatics

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Introduction to Bioinformatics is an ideal book for individuals who wish to learn how the biological data explosion drives bioinformatics. The book integrates an understanding of the biological background of bioinformatics with the development of necessary computing skills. It contains numerous problems to encourage engagement with the subject and develops understanding of the power of bioinformatics as a research tool. The accompanying website provides additional resources to support the reader.

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A Tiger Remembers : The Way We Were in Singapore - Thryft
Ann Wee

A Tiger Remembers : The Way We Were in Singapore

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This book would be a good read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Singapore's history and the social changes that have shaped the nation. Through Ann Wee's personal experiences and observations, the book sheds light on the everyday details of family life and the evolution of cultural norms. With her affectionate and witty narration, Wee captures the essence of Singapore's journey and celebrates how far the country has come.

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Hack - Stories From A Chicago Cab - Thryft
Dmitry Samarov

Hack - Stories From A Chicago Cab

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Hack - Stories From A Chicago Cab is a must-read for those who enjoy hearing authentic and gritty stories about city life. The author, Dmitry Samarov, uses his experience as a cab driver to provide a unique perspective on the city of Chicago. Through his tales of drunken passengers, drug deals, and encounters with colorful characters, readers will be transported to the streets of Chicago. Additionally, Samarov's own drawings accompany his stories, providing further insight into the city's people and places.

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Paradoxes of Mahathirism: An Intellectual Biography of Mahathir Mohamad - Thryft
Khoo Boo Teik

Paradoxes of Mahathirism: An Intellectual Biography of Mahathir Mohamad

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The book is ideal for readers interested in Malaysian politics and the intellectual evolution of Mahathir Mohamad. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of Mahathir's character, beliefs and worldview. This book delves into Mahathir's leadership style and how it shaped the history of Malaysia. It provides insights into the legacy of Mahathir's early life and the medical influence on his politics.

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Suharto - A Political Biography - Thryft
R.E. Elson

Suharto - A Political Biography

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If you're curious about the forces that shaped modern Indonesia, Suharto's biography by R.E. Elson is a must-read. Elson's portrayal deep dives into the complexities of a leader who, for better or for worse, transformed a nation. The book offers a nuanced understanding of both the progress and the shadows of Suharto's long tenure—a pivotal piece for comprehending Indonesian history and its current societal reverberations.

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The Lives And Times Of Hrh - Thryft
Herman R. Hochstadt

The Lives And Times Of Hrh

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This memoir, "The Lives and Times of HRH," takes you on an inspiring journey through the life of Herman Hochstadt. From his rise in the civil service to his influential positions in key ministries, HRH's wit and charm shine through. The book not only shares the personal and professional experiences of HRH, but also offers a unique perspective on Singapore's development. With warmth and humor, HRH's dedication to public service is evident throughout the pages. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of Singapore's history.

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Twelve Who Ruled - The Year Of The Terror In The French Revolution - Thryft
R.R. Palmer

Twelve Who Ruled - The Year Of The Terror In The French Revolution

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This book would be a good read for history enthusiasts who are fascinated by the French Revolution. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Robert Roswell Palmer vividly captures the dark and tumultuous period known as the Reign of Terror. Through his study of the twelve leaders who ruled during this time, Palmer provides a comprehensive analysis of the motivations and actions that drove the revolution. Prepare to be immersed in a gripping account of one of history's most intriguing and influential events.

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Suharto - A Political Biography - Thryft
R.E. Elson

Suharto - A Political Biography

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General Suharto is synonymous with modern Indonesia. He became President amidst extreme social upheaval and mass violence in 1966 and retained his position until 1998. In this book R.E. Elson provides insights into a man who exerted extraordinary power and influence, presented himself as an infallible father of the nation, yet remained mysterious. Suharto sought to transform Indonesia into a strong, united and economically prosperous nation-state, yet after half a century of influence, he is remembered as much for extensive human rights abuse and unprecedented corruption. As Indonesia emerges from the political numbness that characterized his era, its future seems precarious. R.E. Elson is Professor, School of Asian and International Studies at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia and Director of Griffith Asia Pacific Council. He is the author of The End of Peasantry in Southeast Asia (Palgrave, 1997) and The Politics of Colonial Expansion (Southeast Asia Program Publications, 1992).

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The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen - Thryft
James McFarlane

The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen

from RM13.63 MYR

In the history of modern theater Ibsen is one of the dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this Companion explore his life and work. The plays are grouped and discussed chronologically; among the thematic topics are discussions of Ibsen's comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism. Substantial chapters account for Ibsen's influence on the international stage, including an interview with ex-RSC director John Barton and an essay by Arthur Miller exploring Ibsen's challenge to contemporary theater and film. Essential reference materials include a full chronology, list of works, and essays on twentieth-century criticism and further reading.

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Bernini: His Life and His Rome - Thryft
Franco Mormando

Bernini: His Life and His Rome

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If you're fascinated by the intersection of art and history, then this biography of Bernini is your ticket to a bygone era. You'll not only get a rich look at the artist's dramatic life but also understand how his masterpieces shaped the very essence of Rome. It's as much a story of a man as it is a chronicle of a city he helped define with his vision.

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A Tiger Remembers : The Way We Were in Singapore - Thryft
Ann Wee

A Tiger Remembers : The Way We Were in Singapore

from RM32.15 MYR

If you're intrigued by personal stories that also untangle the deeper threads of a nation's social fabric, "A Tiger Remembers: The Way We Were in Singapore" is for you. Ann Wee's intimate account serves as a window to the evolving family dynamics and cultural shifts in Singapore from the 1950s. Her warm, anecdotal style captures the heart of Singapore's progress and could offer you a renewed appreciation for the nuances that define a community's history.

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The Book of Mormon : A Biography - Thryft
Paul C. Gutjahr

The Book of Mormon : A Biography

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Late one night in 1823, Joseph Smith, Jr., was reportedly visited in his family’s farmhouse in upstate New York by an angel named Moroni. According to Smith, Moroni told him of a buried stack of gold plates that were inscribed with a history of the Americas’ ancient peoples, and which would restore the pure Gospel message as Jesus had delivered it to them. Thus began the unlikely career of the Book of Mormon, the founding text of the Mormon religion and perhaps the most important sacred text ever to originate in the United States. Paul Gutjahr traces the life of this remarkable book, showing how it launched one of the fastest-growing new religions on the planet and has featured in everything from comic books and action figures to movies and an award-winning Broadway musical.

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Science : A Four Thousand Year History - Thryft
Patricia Fara

Science : A Four Thousand Year History

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Recommendation: - This book offers a refreshing perspective on the history of science by focusing on the practical world rather than abstract theories. It reveals the true stories of real scientists, their mistakes, and their quest for success, challenging the notion of scientific supremacy. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious about the human side of scientific progress, this captivating journey through science's practical history is a must-read.

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The Beethoven Quartet Companion - Thryft
Robert Martin, Robert Winter

The Beethoven Quartet Companion

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While the Beethoven string quartets are to chamber music what the plays of Shakespeare are to drama, even seasoned concertgoers will welcome guidance with these personal and sometimes enigmatic works.This collection offers Beethoven lovers both detailed notes on the listening experience of each quartet and a stimulating range of more general Who has the quartets' audience been? How were the quartets performed before the era of sound recordings? What is the relationship between "classical" and "romantic" in the quartets? How was their reception affected by social and economic history? What sorts of interpretive decisions are made by performers today?The Companion brings together a matchless group of Beethoven experts. Joseph Kerman is perhaps the world's most renowned Beethoven scholar. Robert Winter, an authority on sketches for the late quartets, has created interactive programs regarded as milestones in multimedia publishing. Maynard Solomon has written an acclaimed biography of Beethoven. Leon Botstein is the conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra as well as a distinguished social historian and college president. Robert Martin writes from his experience as cellist of the Sequoia Quartet. And the book is anchored by the program notes of Michael Steinberg, who has served as Artistic Advisor of the San Francisco Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra.

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Helen Keller : A Life - Thryft
Dorothy Herrmann

Helen Keller : A Life

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This book is recommended for those who seek inspiration from real-life stories of triumph against all odds. It explores the life of Helen Keller, a charismatic and high-strung woman who had to overcome the challenges of being blind and deaf. The book highlights her love affair, successful education at Radcliffe College, and her passion for advocating for the disabled. The author explores Keller's relationship with Annie Sullivan, her teacher, and how it influenced her life. The book presents Keller in a unique light that neither condemns her as a fraud nor venerates her as a saint. Readers will be inspired by Keller's story of perseverance and determination to chart her own path in life.

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The Essential Writings of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose - Thryft
Sugata Bose, Sisir Kumar Bose, Subhas Chandra Bose

The Essential Writings of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

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If you're intrigued by historical figures who've shaped nations, then Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's anthology is for you. This book offers a concentrated look at the thoughts and ideals of one of India's most fervent freedom fighters. It's not just a read; it's an insight into the fervor that fueled a country's fight for independence.

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The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy : Bodies, books, fortune, fame - Thryft
Ruth Richardson

The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy : Bodies, books, fortune, fame

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- This book takes you on a journey through mid-19th century London, exploring not only the creation of one of the most iconic scientific books of all time, but also the social and economic changes occurring during this time. Richardson immerses the reader in the world of Gray's Anatomy, exploring the life of the book's author and illustrator, the publishers, and the impact it had on medicine. For anyone interested in anatomy, medical history, or the cultural impact of scientific books, this is a must-read.

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The Return of Martin Guerre - Thryft
Natalie Zemon Davis

The Return of Martin Guerre

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The clever peasant Arnaud du Tilh had almost persuaded the learned judges at the Parlement of Toulouse when, on a summer’s day in 1560, a man swaggered into the court on a wooden leg, denounced Arnaud, and reestablished his claim to the identity, property, and wife of Martin Guerre. The astonishing case captured the imagination of the continent. Told and retold over the centuries, the story of Martin Guerre became a legend, still remembered in the Pyrenean village where the impostor was executed more than 400 years ago.Now a noted historian, who served as consultant for a new French film on Martin Guerre, has searched archives and lawbooks to add new dimensions to a tale already abundant in mysteries: we are led to ponder how a common man could become an impostor in the sixteenth century, why Bertrande de Rols, an honorable peasant woman, would accept such a man as her husband, and why lawyers, poets, and men of letters like Montaigne became so fascinated with the episode.

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Agents of Empire: Knights, Corsairs, Jesuits, and Spies in the Sixteenth-Century Mediterranean World - Thryft
Noel Malcolm

Agents of Empire: Knights, Corsairs, Jesuits, and Spies in the Sixteenth-Century Mediterranean World

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"Agents of Empire" offers a fascinating journey into the complex web of alliances and espionage that defined Mediterranean geopolitics in the 1500s. If you're a history buff looking to get lost in the tales of knights, corsairs, Jesuits, and spies—all key players in shaping the era's imperial strategies—this is your kind of read. Malcolm's meticulous research and engaging prose bring pivotal figures and events to life, making the distant past feel immediate and thrilling.

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Impressions of the Goh Chok Tong Years in Singapore - Thryft
Bridget Welsh

Impressions of the Goh Chok Tong Years in Singapore

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This book is a valuable read for anyone interested in Singapore's political history and how it transformed during the 14-year tenure of Goh Chok Tong. With a collection of thought-provoking essays analyzing a range of issues from domestic politics to societal changes, readers can gain a better understanding of Singapore's remarkable journey and Goh Chok Tong's legacy as the country's second prime minister.

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Hitler's Vienna : A Dictator's Apprenticeship - Thryft
Thomas Thornton, Brigitte Hamann

Hitler's Vienna : A Dictator's Apprenticeship

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Recommended for history lovers, especially of WWII. This book captures the essence of Hitler's formative years in Vienna and how the city played a pivotal role in shaping his beliefs and worldview. The author delves deep into Hitler's early life, examining eyewitness accounts and new facts that shed light on his close relationship with Jewish friends and benefactors. The book also analyzes the influence of the politicians who shaped Hitler's political path. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of Hitler's radical movement and the events that led to WWII.

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Take Care of Freedom and Truth Will Take Care of Itself : Interviews with Richard Rorty - Thryft
Eduardo Mendieta, Richard Rorty

Take Care of Freedom and Truth Will Take Care of Itself : Interviews with Richard Rorty

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This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the relevance of philosophy in American political and public life. It provides candid insights into Richard Rorty's political beliefs and his engagement in labor and union traditions in the country. Users would appreciate the colloquial language used throughout the interviews, making it a compelling and accessible read for anyone seeking to engage in social and political commentary.

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Witness against the Beast : William Blake and the Moral Law - Thryft
E. P. Thompson, Christopher Hill

Witness against the Beast : William Blake and the Moral Law

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E. P. Thompson's long-awaited book on William Blake was published shortly after the historian's death in August 1993. Acclaimed as one of his best and most deeply felt works, it appears now for the first time in paperback. Written with a vivid passion, and bearing the marks of Thompson's lifelong struggle against authoritarian and anti-humanitarian politics both at the level of the individual and of the state, Witness Against the Beast: William Blake and the Moral Law is a profound enquiry into the structure of Blake's thought and the character of his sensibility. Its qualities are among those which place Thompson himself in the same tradition of dissenting values and non-conforming radicalism represented by Blake some two hundred years earlier.

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The Book of Mormon : A Biography - Thryft
Paul C. Gutjahr

The Book of Mormon : A Biography

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Late one night in 1823, Joseph Smith, Jr., was reportedly visited in his family’s farmhouse in upstate New York by an angel named Moroni. According to Smith, Moroni told him of a buried stack of gold plates that were inscribed with a history of the Americas’ ancient peoples, and which would restore the pure Gospel message as Jesus had delivered it to them. Thus began the unlikely career of the Book of Mormon, the founding text of the Mormon religion and perhaps the most important sacred text ever to originate in the United States. Paul Gutjahr traces the life of this remarkable book, showing how it launched one of the fastest-growing new religions on the planet and has featured in everything from comic books and action figures to movies and an award-winning Broadway musical.

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The World of Benjamin Cardozo : Personal Values and the Judicial Process - Thryft
Richard D. Polenberg

The World of Benjamin Cardozo : Personal Values and the Judicial Process

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This book provides an in-depth insight into the life of Benjamin Cardozo- one of the most influential American judges and his jurisprudence. It examines how his childhood experiences, religious training, and personal views shaped his judgments on issues ranging from rape to conscientious objectors. The book highlights how his opinions continue to impact American law, and it offers readers a nuanced understanding of his liberalism through his rulings on the New Deal measures such as the Social Security Act.

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The Reluctant Communist: My Desertion, Court-Martial, and Forty-Year Imprisonment in North Korea - Thryft
Jim Frederick, Charles Robert Jenkins

The Reluctant Communist: My Desertion, Court-Martial, and Forty-Year Imprisonment in North Korea

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This book would be a good read for anyone interested in true stories of resilience and survival in the face of extreme adversity. Charles Robert Jenkins' harrowing memoir takes readers on a journey into the inner workings of North Korea's isolated society and provides a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit. Through his gripping storytelling, Jenkins offers a unique perspective on his years spent in captivity, making this a compelling and unforgettable read.

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