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Glimpse into Laos' strategic past and future.
If you're intrigued by Southeast Asian dynamics and the undercurrents shaping nations like Laos, this dictionary offers more than dry facts. It's a chronicle breathing life into Laos' past glory and its potential future significance, with an abundance of references that will satisfy your curiosity and make you appreciate Laos' role in regional geopolitics. Perfect for anyone keen on deepening their understanding of how history and geography forge a country's destiny.
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Laos is the smallest state in terms of population, the weakest militarily, and the least developed economically in mainland Southeast Asia. Yet a glance at the map shows how strategically it is positioned, between Thailand and Vietnam and between Cambodia and China. As in the past Laos was a crossroads for trade routes, so in the future it will be a crossroads for communications in this rapidly developing region. It is even possible to anticipate that the greatness of Laos in the past may be matched by the emergence of Laos in the future as a significant partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which it is already a member.The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Laos ―through its chronology, introductory essay, appendixes, maps, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects―traces Laos' history and provides a compass for the direction the country is heading.
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Glimpse into Laos' strategic past and future.
If you're intrigued by Southeast Asian dynamics and the undercurrents shaping nations like Laos, this dictionary offers more than dry facts. It's a chronicle breathing life into Laos' past glory and its potential future significance, with an abundance of references that will satisfy your curiosity and make you appreciate Laos' role in regional geopolitics. Perfect for anyone keen on deepening their understanding of how history and geography forge a country's destiny.
A charming atlas of feelings beyond English
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Condition: Very Good
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This is the kind of book you dip into and instantly want to share with someone nearby. Its real magic is how it turns tiny, hard-to-name human experiences into something vivid, funny, and oddly moving through both language and illustration. If you love words, art, or those quiet cultural details that make the world feel bigger and more intimate at once, this feels like a small treasure.
Singapore’s presidential gardens, beautifully documented
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This is a fitting read for garden lovers and Singapore history enthusiasts. It offers a closer look at the Istana’s distinctive landscape and heritage. The references and indexes also make it useful for research.
Speak Arabic Beyond the Textbook
Goodreads 4.0Condition: Well Read
RM38.00 MYR
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This accessible phrasebook focuses on modern colloquial Arabic. It covers everyday informal interactions, friendships, and romance. Expressions appear in both Romanized form and authentic Arabic script. Ideal for students, business travelers, and tourists visiting the Arab world.
Singaporean glamour, gossip, and culture unveiled
Goodreads 3.0Condition: Very Good
RM45.00 MYR
Condition: Very Good
This vibrant coffee-table escape brings Singapore’s lavish side to life. Local insights reveal the real places and personalities behind Crazy Rich Asians. Perfect for fans of fashion, food, travel, and dazzling photography.
Design-savvy guide to London's finest experiences.
Goodreads 3.92Condition: Well Read
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If you appreciate the intersection of travel and design, "London 2010" offers an insider's look at the city's most stylish spots. Whether you plan to visit or just love learning about cosmopolitan havens, this guide distills the essence of London through a curated lens that's perfect for the modern aesthete.
Middle-earth travel dreams brought vividly to life
Goodreads 4.04Condition: Very Good
RM45.00 MYR
Condition: Very Good
If you’ve ever wanted to step inside The Hobbit films, this guide makes that fantasy feel wonderfully reachable. It blends gorgeous photography with behind-the-scenes stories, practical travel details, and insider contributions that fans will genuinely savor. More than a companion book, it feels like a passport to New Zealand’s cinematic magic.
Paris essentials for curious, culture-loving travellers
Goodreads 5.0Condition: Very Good
RM45.00 MYR
Condition: Very Good
This guide helps you experience Paris with confidence and ease. From memorable hotels to museums and shopping, it covers the essentials. Ideal for planning a well-rounded trip without missing the city’s highlights.
Nordic ambition meets Singapore’s entrepreneurial urban jungle.
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If you dream of building something abroad, this candid journey will energize you. Jonas Ericsson blends real-world setbacks with sharp insights into global entrepreneurship. It’s an optimistic, practical read about turning creative vision into reality.
Comedian's quirky journey through lesser-known cities.
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If the lesser-traveled roads and the hidden gems of cities untouched by the usual glitz and glamour intrigue you, then Todd Barry's "Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg" is a must-read. It's filled with humor, unexpected insights, and the peculiar charm of the road less traveled—perfect for those who appreciate comedy entwined with travel.
Design-savvy guide to Shanghai's finest experiences.
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If you're planning a trip to Shanghai and appreciate a well-crafted guide that dives into the stylish and remarkable facets of the city, the Wallpaper* City Guide will be a perfect companion. It's curated with an eye for design and offers insights that go beyond the usual tourist paths, promising a deeper connection with Shanghai's best offerings.
How Malaysian homes can nurture religious exclusivism
Goodreads 0.0Condition: Like New
RM53.00 MYR
Condition: Like New
This is a compelling read for anyone interested in gender, faith, and radicalisation. It moves beyond stereotypes of women as passive supporters of extremist movements. Its focus on domestic influence reveals how ideology can take root in everyday family life.
Inside the comeback that reshaped American politics
Goodreads 0.0Condition: Like New
RM53.00 MYR
Condition: Like New
If you follow modern politics, this feels like a front-row seat to a dramatic and deeply consequential campaign. It likely appeals most to readers who want more than headlines and are curious about how strategy, messaging, and public mood collided in 2024. Expect a timely, debate-sparking read that helps make sense of a chaotic political moment.
Sharp exposé of Britain’s hidden dirty-work empire
Goodreads 3.98Condition: Very Good
RM45.00 MYR
Condition: Very Good
If you liked books that make complex corruption feel suddenly obvious, this is a gripping one. Bullough writes with wit and bite, showing how Britain’s polish, secrecy and old institutions became tools for oligarchs and crooks. It’s the kind of nonfiction that leaves readers equal parts furious, enlightened and unable to look at global wealth the same way again.
Blueprint for governments built around digital citizens
Goodreads 4.11Condition: Like New
RM53.00 MYR
Condition: Like New
This is an engaging read if you’re curious about technology’s potential to improve public services. It pairs real-world innovations with practical guidance on modernizing outdated systems. You’ll come away with a hopeful, grounded vision of government designed around people.
A data-rich pulse check on modern Indonesia
Goodreads 5.0Condition: Like New
RM53.00 MYR
Condition: Like New
This survey offers a revealing snapshot of Indonesian public opinion in 2022. You’ll see how citizens navigate politics, economic pressures, faith, and foreign relations. It’s an insightful read for anyone following Indonesia’s evolving national identity.
Digital patriotism challenging power, politics, and China
Goodreads 0.0Condition: Like New
RM53.00 MYR
Condition: Like New
This incisive study suits readers interested in Vietnamese politics, nationalism, and digital activism. It reveals how anti-China sentiment can bolster the state yet quickly turn against it. You’ll gain a nuanced view of social media’s power to mobilize reform, unrest, and even violence.
Sharp, scandal-soaked portraits of power and vanity
Goodreads 3.87Condition: Well Read
RM38.00 MYR
Condition: Well Read
If you like political gossip with real bite, this is the kind of book that feels impossible to put down. Wolff writes with a sharp, almost gleeful eye for ego, ambition, and public collapse, making famous figures feel both larger-than-life and deeply ridiculous. It’s a great pick for readers who enjoy controversial, juicy nonfiction that dissects how celebrity and power distort everything around them.
An insider’s compass for technology’s double-edged future.
Goodreads 3.84Condition: Like New
RM53.00 MYR
Condition: Like New
If you’re curious about technology’s impact beyond innovation, this offers a compelling insider’s view. It explores privacy, cyberwarfare, AI, and inequality without ignoring their difficult trade-offs. You’ll leave better equipped to question who should shape our digital future.
A bridge-builder who helped shape modern Singapore
Goodreads 0.0Condition: Like New
RM53.00 MYR
Condition: Like New
This biography illuminates a quietly influential Singapore pioneer. Tan Siak Kew’s diplomacy, philanthropy, and educational vision reveal nation-building up close. Ideal for readers drawn to overlooked lives behind history.
A sweeping human history of the Chinese diaspora
Goodreads 3.98Condition: Well Read
RM38.00 MYR
Condition: Well Read
If you enjoy history told through migration and identity, this is a compelling read. It moves from coolies to tycoons, challenging stereotypes and familiar myths along the way. Its global scope reveals how Chinese communities transformed—and were transformed by—their adopted homes.
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