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Dear Readers; Jenni is back! This month I share with you a new book from the co-author of the Chicken Soup of Soul, Jack Canfield. He once again co-wrote the new inspiring book, “Coaching for Breakthrough Success”, with Dr. Peter Chee, a renowned trainer. Another interesting book that I would like to recommend to you is “Brick by Brick” by David Robertson with Bill Breen. It’s all about the success of LEGO in the toy world. Can you imagine that they have been in the business for almost a century now? If you want to know how they survive and still going strong after all these years, you just have to check it out! Plus, if you want to travel through time, read my Jenni Knows It! and get all the gadgets to relive the memory of the good old childhood days with your kids. But if you are hooked on to your books, add more fun with our Magnif-i. It’s a pocket lighted magnifier which will make your reading even more enjoyable. Read, Dear, Read

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9781409113911 THE EYE OF GOD By JAMES ROLLINS Trade Paperback

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9780062242716 AMERICAN GUN: A HISTORY OF THE U.S. IN TEN FIREARMS By KYLE & DOYLE Hardback

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9780007518227 THE BLING RING: HOW A GANG OF FAME-OBSESSED TEENS RIPPED OFF HOLLYWOOD AND SHOCKED THE WORLD By NANCY JO SALES Paperback

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9780847840038 WATCHES INTERNATIONAL VOLUME XIV Paperback

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9781608680818 KNOW YOURSELF, FORGET YOURSELF By MARC LESSER Trade Paperback

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9780141348568 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID #7: THE THIRD WHEEL By JEFF KINNEY Paperback

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9780804843331 THE SUSTAINABLE ASIAN HOUSE By PAUL MCGILLICK Hardback

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9781742201382 LONELY PLANET: CHINA (13TH.ED.) By HARPER, ET.AL. Paperback

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9781444736540 TRUE COLOURS By STEPHEN LEATHER Trade Paperback

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9780789750983 NEW BUSINESS NETWORKING By DAVE DELANEY Paperback

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9781610392549 THE TOWER OF BASEL: THE SHADOWLY HISTORY OF THE SECRET BANK THAT RUNS THE WORLD By ADAM LEBOR Hardback

“Tower of Basel” is the first investigative history of the world’s most secretive global financial institution. Six times a year, the world’s most powerful and exclusive club meets in Basel, Switzerland. They are central bankers, the presidents of national banks, such as the US Federal Reserve, the Bundesbank of Germany and the Bank of England.. The discussions at the meeting, the information that is shared there, the deals that are brokered and the subsequent decisions that the bankers take, shape all of our lives.

9781118465202 PROFITING FROM HEDGE FUNDS By JOHN KONNAYIL VINCENT Hardback

9781422187258 KEEPING UP WITH THE QUANTS: YOUR GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND USING ANALYTICS By DAVENPORT & JIN-HO KIM Hardback

9781400068395 HEDGE HOGS By BARBARA T. DREYFUSS Hardback

9781451665062 HAPPY MONEY: THE SCIENCE OF SMARTER SPENDING By ELIZABETH DUNN Hardback

If you think money can’t buy happiness, you’re not spending it right! When it comes to spending that money, most people just follow their intuitions. But scientific research shows that those intuitions are often wrong. “Happy Money” explains why you can get more happiness for your money by following five principles, from choosing experiences over stuff to spending money on others. These principles can be used not only by individuals but by companies seeking to create happier employees and provide “happier products” to their customers. “Happy Money” will prove the smartest purchase you ever make.

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9780241957813 BREAKOUT NATIONS: IN PURSUIT OF THE NEXT ECONOMIC MIRACLES BY RUCHIR SHARMA Paperback 9780718194475 PRIVATE EMPIRE: EXXONMOBIL AND AMERICAN POWER By STEVE COLL Paperback 9781447929529 THE RULES OF WEALTH By RICHARD TEMPLAR Paperback

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creative marketing 9781422172803 BREAKING OUT: HOW TO BUILD INFLUENCE IN A WORLD OF COMPETING IDEAS By JOHN BUTMAN Hardback 9780789750303 DIGITAL MARKETING ANALYTICS: MAKING SENSE OF CONSUMER DATA IN A DIGITAL WORLD By HEMANN & BURBARY Paperback 9780770435608 THE CUSTOMER RULES By LEE COKERELL Hardback

9780814432860 DO IT! MARKETING By DAVID NEWMAN Hardback

9780071813372 LOYALTY 3.0 By RAJAT PAHARIA Hardback 9780770434007 UNTHINK: Rediscover your crative genius By ERIK WAHL Hardback

9781118138274 THE SCIENCE OF MARKETING: WHEN TO TWEET, WHAT TO POST, HOW TO BLOG, AND OTHER PROVEN STRATEGIES By DAN ZARRELLA Hardback

“The Science of Marketing” applies a scientific approach to the way businesses and brands approach marketing. It uses a combination of marketing, statistical, and psychological research to explain why and, more importantly, how, companies should adapt marketing strategies such as blogging, social media, email marketing, and webinars to achieve maximium results. The book contradicts what the author calls the “unicorns and rainbows” strategy that simply encourages companies to love their customers and hug their followers. Instead, the book offers more substantial, proven tactics and tips gathered through scientific research and techniques.

9781591846147 THE THREE RULES: HOW EXCEPTIONAL COMPANIES THINK By MICHAEL E. RAYNOR Hardback

Every industry has had outliers that deliver superior performance over the long run, despite facing the same constraints as competitors. Drawing on Deloitte’s insights of almost 25,000 companies spanning 45 years, the authors identified 394 companies that are true long-term standouts in every kind of industry--medical devices, trucking, semiconductors, even discount stores.

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winning strategies 9781118589267 ROUGH DIAMONDS: THE FOUR TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL BREAKOUT FIRMS IN BRIC COUNTRIES By PARK, ET.AL. Hardback

“Rough diamonds” are the best performing firms in the BRIC (Brazil-Russia-India-China) countries. These firms compare favorably with the top 500 firms and the top 25 manufacturing firms in their countries and comparable firms worldwide, exceeding them profit margins and return on assets over an extended time period. This book outlines who these firms are and explains their exemplary performance through the Four Cs for Sustaining High Performance: Capitalizing on late development; Creating Market Inclusive Niches; Crafting Operational Excellence; and Cultivating Profitable Growth.

9780071815024 PICTURE YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY: TRANSFORM DECISIONS WITH THE POWER OF VISUALS By CHRISTINE CHOPYAK Hardback

Picture this: a bold new business strategy drawn from today’s hottest visual trends. Scientific studies have shown that looking at pictures, drawings, and other graphics engage both sides of the brain - opening the “mind’s eye” and business systems to new possibilities we might not otherwise see. Frustrated by lackluster approaches to strategy, companies are combining illustrations and color with business strategy with phenomenal success. If you want to go beyond drawing on the back of a napkin, “Picture Your Business Strategy” shows you how.

9781118591703 OWN THE FUTURE: 50 WAYS TO WIN FROM THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP By DEIMLER, ET.AL. Hardback 9781781251508 WINNING WITHOUT LOSING By MARTIN BJERGEGAARD Paperback 9781848549241 THE ONE THING: THE SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE TRUTH BEHIND EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS By GARY KELLER Trade Paperback

9781937077594 START: PUNCH FEAR IN THE FACE, ESCAPE AVERAGE AND DO WORK THAT MATTERS By JON ACUFF Hardback

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9781451688757 YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH By GALE & KAWASKI Hardback 9780749958930 WORK WITH ME HOW GENDER INTELLIGENCE CAN HELP YOU SUCCEED AT WORK AND IN LIFE By JOHN GRAY Paperback

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9780749468729 KEY SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONALS By ALAN PANNETT Paperback 9780749469078 SIX FIGURE MANAGEMENT METHOD By PATRICK M. GEORGES Paperback 9781847946850 IMPULSE By DAVID LEWIS Paperback

9781599953625 HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE LEAD: TAKING YOUR INFLUENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL By JOHN C. MAXWELL Hardback

In this perfectly compact read, #1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell explains how true leadership works. It is not generated by your title. In fact, being named to a position is the lowest of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To be more than a boss people are required to follow, you must master the ability to inspire and invest in people. You need to build a team that produces not only results, but also future leaders. By combining the advice contained in these pages with skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership-where your influence extends beyond your immediate reach for the benefit of others.

9780273785866 THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOK, I/E By RICHARD NEWTON Paperback 9780670921911 THE FIRST 20 HOURS: How to learn anything...fast By JOSH KAUFMAN Paperback

9781846686245 INSIDE THE BOX: Why the best business solutions are right in front of you By BOYD & GOLDENBERG Trade Paperback

9781455545483 CTRL ALT DELETE: REBOOT YOUR BUSINESS. REBOOT YOUR LIFE. YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT By MITCH JOEL Paperback

Whatever you want to do with your life -speak a language, change career, master yoga- you must master new skills. But where can you find the time? You are already busy, much too busy to spend the 10,000 hours Malcolm Gladwell claims you’ll need to master a new skill! Moreover, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating: if you can’t make it through the first 10-20 hours, you’ll never get to 10,000. Josh Kaufman’s “The First 20 Hours” is a systematic approach for acquiring new skills quickly with a small amount of practice each day.

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9780071804639 COACHING FOR BREAKTHROUGH SUCCESS By CANFIELD & CHEE 10

If you are a fan of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, you will be pleased to hear that Jack Canfieldthe co-creator of those inspirational books-has teamed up with a world-class trainer, Dr. Peter Chee, to come up with yet another groundbreaking book: “Coaching for Breakthrough Success.” Before we give the book a quick peek, I think you need to know a little more about our authors. I mean if you haven’t heard this, you should know that Jack Canfield-or rather Dr. Canfieldholds the title in the Guinness Book of World Records for an author with the most number of books on the New York Times Best Sellers List; having 60 bestsellers and 11 books that hit #1. He has co-authored more than 210 books, with 125 million copies in print in 47 languages! If you can read that in one breath, you should read this new book. I dare you! For more than 40 years, Dr. Canfield makes his indelible mark as an inspirational speaker. He has been teaching Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, educators, and others from all walks of life, ages, cultures and backgrounds-guiding them toward happier, more successful and more fulfilled lives. He has helped thousands of people excel beyond their self-imposed limits … succeed after job loss, business decline and career misfortune … move beyond toxic relationships and emotionally unhealthy behaviors … and finally creating the life and achieving results they desire. Dr. Canfield said in one of his lectures: “Breaking through the success means breaking through all the barriers that is keeping us blocked. You have the power to create anything that you want. Literally anything! You can have it all. All you need to know is the key to unlock the lock.” Similarly, Dr. Chee has been coaching and training business people in over 80 countries around the world for almost 30 years. This native Singaporean has extensive experience with world renowned business gurus as well as best-seller authors such as John C. Maxwell, Kenneth Blanchard, Thomas G. Crane, Tom Peters, Tony Buzan, Robert Tucker, Anthony Robbins, William J. Rothwell, and Brian Tracy. Dr. Chee


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himself also has many successful coaching cases that he shares willingly with us in the book. His training, coaching, consulting and research experience resonate in the areas of Personal Excellence, The Success PrinciplesTechniques for Breakthrough Results, Leadership and Team Excellence, Coaching & Mentoring Excellence, Work, Life & Time Management, Motivation & Performance Management, Strategic Management, Sales and Marketing, Human Resource Development, Creativity and Innovation. Dr. Chee quoted in one of his seminars: “Leaders are effective when they are able to coach and develop followers to produce sustainable results. When we develop others we develop ourselves even more and as a result we are able to multiply the value we add to our organization, our loved ones and the world. Coaching is certainly a highly fulfilling and rewarding work that can last a lifetime.” Dr. Canfield together with Dr. Chee have created the Situational Coaching Model, which provides coaches the flexibility they need to navigate seamlessly from one coaching paradigm to another. If you are not making a career out of coaching and are wondering why you should care, I can tell you that “Coaching for Breakthrough Success” is for everyone who wants to grow and become successful in their lives’ endeavors. In this book, Dr. Canfield and Dr. Chee not only show step by step of how anyone can assist others in improving performances at work, but also how they can achieve personal satisfaction in life. With the long list of both co-authors’ credentials, I’m not surprised that there’s a good mix of excellent materials between business and personal life in the book. Here are some of quotes from those who got a sneak peek of the book: “The ability to coach is the very essence of effective leaders. Engaging the heart and inspiring the mind will unlock the utmost potential of people in any organization. This book puts it all together and provides proven techniques to achieve breakthrough performance. I believe it will have a profound impact on you as it has done for me and my organization.” Thomas Soo, General Manager, Intel Technology “Coaching is one of those terms that is thrown around on nearly a daily basis in modern management circles. But what does coaching mean? What should people do to make coaching effective? Why is coaching so valuable? These otherwise vague questions are insightfully answered in this outstanding book.” William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, Professor, The Pennsylvania State University and Author of over 80 books “Coaching for Breakthrough Success contains practical techniques to help you engage the hearts and minds of your people and inspire them to realize their fullest potential.” Christopher Goh Soon Keat, Director, Global Learning and Leadership Development, Agilent Technologies Singapore (International) Pte Ltd. “Coaching for Breakthrough Success has had a profound effect on me, as well as the people in my workplace. My team has told me that since studying Jack and Peter’s book I have become a better listener, communicator and leader. The decisions we now make are our decisions, and my staff are taking more ownership of the work they do. My career development has come on leaps and bounds after I applied what I learned from this book.” Nick Jonsson, General Director, Sophie Paris

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9781409328889 SUPERMAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE MAN OF STEEL Hardback

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s “Superman: the Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel”. Fans can now get a comprehensive look at the complete Superman story from his birth on Krypton and arrival on Earth to his double life as a Daily Planet reporter and as one of the most famous super heroes ever in this book. Featuring beautiful comic book art from some of the best artists of our time, this book will allow fans to learn more about the villains, loves, and heroes who occupy Superman’s world, including Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Doomsday, and more.

9780007498062 REVENGE WEARS PRADA: THE DEVIL RETURNS By LAUREN WEISBERGER Paperback

“Revenge Wears Prada” is the follow-up to the sensational #1 bestseller, The Devil Wears Prada. Almost a decade has passed since Andy Sachs quit the at Runway magazine, she has just turned thirty and is an incredibly successful magazine editor, working closely with her best friend Emily, another Runway survivor. She’s about to get married - life’s on track and she’s been careful to stay clear of Miranda Priestly, her dreadful first boss. But Andy’s luck is running out. Miranda Priestly isn’t the kind of woman who hides in the background. She’s back...and more devilish than ever.

9781402788130 365 GOLF TIPS & TRICKS FROM THE PROS By JAY MORELLI Paperback

9781780890241 SECOND HONEYMOON By JAMES PATTERSON Trade Paperback

9781409373407 EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDES: HONG KONG (6TH ED.) By FITZPATRICK, ET.AL Paperback

9780007477203 ONE HUNDRED NAMES By CECELIA AHERN Paperback

9789740211136 รู้จริงก่อนสวย มั่นใจก่อนเสริม โดย หมอเกมส์ (น.พ.อดุลย์ชัย แสงเสริฐ) ปกอ่อน

9781405910279 ENTWINED WITH YOU By SYLVIA DAY Paperback

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Top Exotic Spa in Thailand shows 17 selection spas of the most exquisite of Thailand’s famous spas. Growing in popularity in many parts of the world, the best spas in Thailand remain a level apart. Evoking that unique quality of place that is refreshingly distinct but quietly familiar, these spas set the scene for those precious moments when room is opened and rejuvenation of the body and mind

9780307949332 TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS: ADVICE ON LOVE AND LIFE FROM DEAR SUGAR By CHERYL STRAYED Trade Paperback

Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you, you lose a family member, you can’t pay the bills. But it can be pretty great, too: you’ve had the hottest sex of your life, you get that plum job, you muster the courage to write your novel. Everyday across the world, people go through the full and glorious gamut of life - but sometimes, a little advice is needed.

9789867022714 TOP GRAPHIC DESIGN: PACKAGING II By CHEN HUARONG Hardback

9789814408271 MYANMAR ARCHITECTURE: CITIES OF GOLD By BROMAN & THANEGI Paperback

9783037681398 PACKAGING DESIGN By CHRIS VAN UFFELEN Hardback

9786167767031 จิตรกรรมฝาผนังวัดดุสิดาราม โดย อภิวันทน์ อดุลยพิเชฎฐ์ ปกอ่อน

9781409325741 RHS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GARDEN DESIGN By DORLING Hardback

9786167676326 คู่มือเริ่มต้นเล่นหุ้น ONLINE โดย อัครพงศ์ ขวงธนะชัย ปกอ่อน

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9786167191904 TOP EXOTIC SPA IN THAILAND Hardback

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9781408838181 THE COOKED SEED By ANCHEE MIN Trade Paperback

In 1994, Anchee Min made her literary debut with a memoir of growing up in China during the violent trauma of the Cultural Revolution. Red Azalea became an international bestseller and propelled her career as a successful, critically acclaimed author. Twenty years later, Min returns to the story of her own life to give us the next chapter, an immigrant story that takes her from the shocking deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of the promised land of America, without language, money, or a clear path.

9781405911894 NO EASY DAY: THE ONLY FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF THE NAVY SEAL MISSION THAT KILLED OSAMA BIN LADEN By OWEN & MAURER Paperback

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9789814361293 STRONGMAN: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF HUN SEN FROM PAGODA BOY TO PRIME MINISTER OF CAMBODIA By HARISH C. MEHTA & JULIE B. MEHTA Paperback

“Strongman: The Extraordinary Life of Hun Sen” is the biography of the Cambodian leader whose private life has been a closely guarded secret. Fully updated and revised from the first edition, this volume is based on recently declassified archival documents and hours of new interviews with Hun Sen, his wife Bun Rany, son Hun Manet, other family members and associates. The book reveals the life of Hun Sen and Bun Rany under the Khmer Rouge regime, their troubled romance as junior Khmer Rouge cadres, his escape to Vietnam, and triumphant return to liberate his country from genocide, and his emergence as the longest-serving leader in Southeast Asia.

9780316023757 THE SECOND WORLD WAR By ANTONY BEEVOR Paperback

9780099575139 THE BLACK COUNT: GLORY, REVOLUTION, BETRAYAL AND THE REAL COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO By TOM REISS Paperback

9780091949310 THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES By STONE & KUZNICK Trade Paperback

9789814408318 LEE KUAN YEW: THE CRITICAL YEARS: 1971-1978 By ALEX JOSEY Paperback

9780062277718 STRAIGHT FLUSH By BEN MEZRICH Trade Paperback

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Every person is unique, but science has struggled to pinpoint where, precisely, that uniqueness resides. Our genome may determine our eye color and even aspects of our character. But our friendships, failures, and passions also shape who we are. The question is: how? “Connectome” shows that our identity lies not in our genes, but in the connections between our brain cells—our particular wiring or ‘connectomes’. This book reveals the secrets of the brain, showing how our connectome makes each of us uniquely ourselves.

9786167685052 เล่นเป็นเด็ก เรียนรู้การฝึกสติ กับเด็กอย่างเป็นธรรมชาติ โดย หมู่บ้านพลัม ปกอ่อน

คู่ มื อ การสอนการภาวนา  การฝึ ก สติ สำ � หรั บ เด็ ก  ๆ อย่ า งเป็ น ธรรมชาติ  ตามแนวทางหมู่บ้านพลัม  ในเล่มประกอบด้วยแนวทาง การดูแลตนเองของครู  ผู้ปกครองที่จะต้องทำ�งานกับเด็ก  เกมส์ และสื่อการสอนและรายละเอียดเพื่อฝึกสติร่วมกับเด็ก  ๆ ได้อย่าง สนุกสนานและมีชีวิตชีวา

9781409382447 COMPLETE DOG CARE By ROB HUME Paperback

9786167102467 ขอบฟ้าแห่งอายุร้อยปี โดย แดน บุทเนอร์ ปกอ่อน

9781409364504 DK CONCISE ATLAS OF THE WORLD (6TH ED.) Hardback

9786160815173 ลงทุนหุ้นอย่างสบายใจ โดย นิเวศน์ เหมวชิรวรากร ปกอ่อน

9781438072784 BARRON’S IELTS (3RD.ED.) (with CD) By LIN LOUGHEED Paperback

9786167767093 Thailand BUTTERFLY GUIDE โดย เกรียงไกร สุวรรณภักดิ์ ปกอ่อน

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9780241951873 CONNECTOME: HOW THE BRAIN’S WIRING MAKES US WHO WE ARE By SEBASTIAN SEUNG Trade Paperback

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9781444730623 THE RACKETEER By JOHN GRISHAM Paperback

Given the importance of what they do and the controversies that often surround them, it is remarkable that in the history of the USA only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett just became number five. When he did not show up for a trial on Monday morning, his law clerks called the FBI. At the crime scene, there was no forced entry, no struggle, just two dead bodies - Judge Fawcett and his young secretary. I know who killed him, and why. I am a lawyer, and I am in prison. It’s a long story.

9780062086983 BIG NATE: GENIUS MODE By LINCOLN PEIRCE Paperback

9780062246974 SEPTIMUS HEAP 7, FYRE By ANGIE SAGE Paperback

9780316248297 Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill By JAMES PATTERSON Paperback

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9780857079381 DORK DIARIES 6: HOLIDAY HEARTBREAK By RACHEL RENEE RUSSELL Paperback

It’s the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he doesn’t want to go with her? Or worse - what if he ends up going with Mackenzie?!! In the sixth book in the blockbuster Dork Diaries series-now with more than 8 million copies in print-join Nikki, Chloe and Zoey as they tackle the topic of love, Dork Diaries style!

9781847443809 CON LAW By MARK GIMENEZ Trade Paperback

9780552168991 BATTLE LINES By ANDY MCNAB Paperback

9780755399246 THE HUNTERS By CHRIS KUZNESKI Paperback

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Go on the ultimate LEGO adventure in LEGO Minifigures Character Encyclopedia, with an exclusive minifigure. Meet every single LEGO Minifigure character. Inside you’ll find character biographies, accessories information, and fun LEGO facts. You can also explore themed pages taking you through various locales like a rock concert, a summer party and the beach. With inside information on each minifigure’s personality, its likes and dislikes, and real-world information behind its creation, LEGO Minifigures Character Encyclopedia is a must-have for any LEGO fan.

9781409322795 THE BEGINNER’S PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE Hardback

In contrast to the jargon-filled manuals that come with most digital cameras, “The Beginner’s Photography Guide” presents step-by-step digital slr camera basics, while introducing and demonstrating a wide variety of techniques that will inspire the novice digital photographer. Step-by-step photographs break down digital camera techniques such as focusing on a moving object and creating background blur by telling you exactly what you need to do to get the most out of your camera. With “The Beginner’s Photography Guide” in hand, you’ll be confident enough to break your digital camera out of its box and start snapping.

9781616282004 HOME BAKED COMFORT (WILLIAMS-SONOMA) By KIM LAIDLAW Hardback

9781409550709 ANIMAL STORIES FOR BEDTIME By DAVIDSON & DAYNES Hardback

9781409328742 ULTIMATE HARLEY-DAVIDSON By HUGO WILSON Hardback

9780141976143 Wreck This Journal: To Create is to Destroy, Now with Even More Ways to Wreck! By Keri Smith Paperback

9780761172949 THE BOOK OF NICE By JOSH CHETWYND Paperback

9789742281151 Forgetting Places ดินแดนไร้ความจำ� โดย S.P. Somtow ปกอ่อน

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9781409324621 LEGO MINIFIGURES CHARACTER ENCYCLOPEDIA Hardback

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9781864704853 DESIGNING WITH BLACK: ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS By STEPHEN CRAFTI Hardback

Stephen Crafti has always been drawn to black houses, irrespective of the materials they are constructed in, be they zinc, timber or simply painted. Unlike most houses, which scream for attention, black houses sit quietly, accentuating the often-verdant landscape. There is also a sense of calm and tranquility with a black home. This book, showcasing black houses, is the starting point to this goal and will be organized according to the following themes: Black Exteriors; Living in Black; Details of Black; Kitchens & Dining in Black; and In Black And White.

9783899554632 THE DESIGN HOTELS YEAR BOOK 2013 Hardback

9789881668851 WAY OF THE SIGN III (VOL 1 & 2) (2 VOL./SET) By MO TINGLI Hardback

9789814394710 DESIGN: PORTFOLIO By CRAIG & GO WELSH Paperback

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9781941815007 KINFOLK VOLUME 8 By KINFOLK Paperback

Volume 8 is a glimpse of Japan through the Kinfolk lens, an ode to a country and culture we admire. This special Japan issue focuses on its traditions and fun things to do (origami flowers, hand-dyed indigo, ikebana); delicious indigenous snacks (ramen, cherry blossom macarons, mochi, pickled cabbage); the harvest process behind green tea, wasabi and seaweed, along with interviews with some of the country’s finest makers and artisans who live and work in the country and abroad, with the usual focus on laid-back entertaining and great ideas for gatherings.

9780230770669 PREDATORY THINKING: A MASTERCLASS IN OUT-THINKING THE COMPETITION By DAVE TROTT Hardback

9783836541916 100 CONTEMPORARY GREEN BUILDINGS (2 VOL./SET) By PHILIP JODIDIO Hardback

9786167191775 HOUSES BY THAI ARCHITECTS (VOL 03): DWELLING PERFORMANCES Hardback

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Buy Liquid Paper C or r ection Pen 7 ml. or 3.5 ml.

G et 1 “Hello Kitty” Keychain for fr ee!! (Value 69 Baht)

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Tikky Mechanical Pencil with fine leads & eraser The best of writing & drawing instruments!

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Readers.... Jenni knows it!

lend me your eyes... I’m back, readers, and I have a lot of goodies to share with you. See, I was editing the book review and Igot writer’s block, so I took a walk around one of our shops and found the nifty stuff that everybody overlooked. Here we go with my “Hot Items” for June!

Tikky Mechanical Pencil When I was in high school, I used to have this “rotring” pencil pen. I remembered how cool I was with a “rotring” in possession. Then came many other products and my “rotring” was tucked in somewhere I couldn’t find it anymore. So, when I saw this new cool “Tikky Mechanical Pencil” by “rotring” I just had to get one. Boy oh boy, it’s still as cool as it has always been. The design is still unique and fit well with your fingers, yet they added soft grip for your comfort. Say, if you like a pen over a pencil, don’t fret, Tikky is also available in ballpoint pen. I don’t sketch, but I use it for writing purpose and it makes my ideas fly like crazy. Look it up!

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Well, talking about childhood, I really envy kids these days. They are lucky to have a lot of cute and fun gadgets! Take this “Hello Kitty” water bottle for example, don’t you just love it? The important thing is that its look matches with the quality. Why? It’s not just any Hello Kitty water bottle, it’s the Sigg water bottle from Switzerland! They made it all terrain proof. It’s good for everywhere. Maybe I’ll buy it for myself. Why not?

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Crayola Dry-Erase Activity Center

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I also saw this Crayola Dry-Erase Activity Center. It’s a real treat for kids. It’s not just an erasable board, it has these pre-printed templates that you can slide underneath and kids can learn to draw or write on it, erase it and draw again. So, it’s sort of learning and having fun at the same time.

0t 5 7Bah Sakura Washable markers Well, but if your kids are the little artist imp, you may need Sakura Washable markers. They come in many colors. They are easily washable. Imagine if your little artist wants to do a Picasso on your living room wall, you know it will come off anytime you want to. Take a picture and keep it as a memento but clean it up afterwards. It’s as easy as wipe and clean

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