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Dear Readers; This month Asia Books is still celebrating our 44th anniversary! You know, being 44 you need to have a long celebration. This month, we have a lot of great stuff for kids. LEGO mania, go right to our book review and get the new tips from LEGO experts. They are giving away all of their secrets which will inspire you even more. The “LEGO® Play Book: Idea s to Bring Your Bricks to Life” is a good read which you and your kid can breeze through together. So, you should get another night time reading book, Rick Riordan is back with “Heroes of Olympus #4: The House of Hades”. Remember the cliff-hanger from book#3, Annabeth and Percy tumbled into a pit leading straight to the Underworld? In this new episode, the other demigods will have to safe them. Can they pass the Doors of Death and how will Percy and Annabeth survive in the House of Hedes? You must find out. We also have a lot of goodies for you and your kid, from “Envirosax”, “Zoo Pack” to “Stabilo Easy Pen”. But, the best thing out of being 44 is that we continue to offer our special discounts and more point collections. Please visit us and enjoy!
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9781444765564 SYCAMORE ROW By JOHN GRISHAM Hardback
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9781444761160 DOCTOR SLEEP By STEPHEN KING Hardback
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9781941815083 KINFOLK VOLUME 9 By KINFOLK Paperback
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9780755365951 FINDING THE NEXT STEVE JOBS By BUSHNELL & STONE Hardback
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9780857502469 Captain Phillips (Movie tie-in) By Richard Phillips Paperback
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9780141024486 The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? By Jared Diamond Paperback
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9780141339191 HEROES OF OLYMPUS #4: THE HOUSE OF HADES By RICK RIORDAN Paperback
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9781743217191 LONELY PLANET: 1000 ULTIMATE ADVENTURES Paperback
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9786167191720 SMALL MEDIUM HOUSES Paperback
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9780789211484 WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2014 By PETER BRAUN Paperback
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9781450865098 QUIZ IT PEN: MICKEY MOUSE Hardback
9781409565093 BABY’S VERY FIRST LULLABIES BOOK By STELLA BAGGOTT Hardback
Experience a fun new way of learning with your friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! Play your way through 101 questions with an electronic answer pen that tells you if you’ve answered each question correctly. Topics include letters, numbers, colors, shapes, opposites, rhyming, and more! Have a hotdog day with your copy of this Q&A set today!
9781409334934 BIG BUSY BOOK: WORDS Hardback
9780316251655 MY TURN TO LEARN: OPPOSITES By NATALIE MARSHALL Hardback
9780723268895 Night Night Peter Rabbit By BEATRIX POTTER Paperback
9781849158503 PLAYTIME (HELLO BABY PLAY AND LEARN) By PRIDDY ROGER Hardback
Hello Baby books combine high-contrast colours, bold illustration, visually stimulating patterns and simple first words in a selection of interactive, tactile formats. Large-size board book with an interactive play bar introducing key times in a baby’s day, from playtime to bathtime to bedtime.
9780230768642 WHIZZY WHEELS: TRACTOR By MARION BILLET Hardback
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9781452117263 TOUCH THINK LEARN :COLOURS By XAVIER DENEUX Hardback
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let’s learn and play 9781441310248 PAPER CRAFT DINOSAURS Hardback 9781450833011 LED DRUM: DORA Hardback
9781409565222 1000 PRINCESS STICKER By LUCY BOWMAN Paperback
9781613510131 LET’S LEAP AHEAD: KINDERGARTEN WIPE OFF Hardback
9781471118593 MUNCH! By Matthew Van Fleet Hardback
9781409566533 BIG DOODLE PAD By KIRSTEEN ROBSON Paperback
9781423184430 MINNIE’S FASHION AND FUN: BOOK AND MAGNETIC PLAYSET Hardback
Minnie, Daisy, Cuckoo-Loca, and the rest of the Bow-tique gals prepare for a fashion show, a birthday party, and more in this fun magnetic play set that features 2 storybooks, 53 magnets, and 6 play scenes.
9781441311542 MONSTERS SCRATCH AND SKETCH By LEE NEMMERS Hardback
Some monsters have one eye, and some have a whole bunch! There are monsters that fly, wink, burp, twirl, and twist. Monsters come in all different shapes and sizes just like us! As you use the handy wooden stylus to scratch away the black coating and draw these zany monsters, watch them come to life in rainbow swirls and glittery colors that appear in your artwork like magic! Shrink-wrapped with a wooden stylus for drawing on black-coated paper to reveal magnificent colors beneath.
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everybody can read 9780545582889 HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE (NEW COVER) By J.K. ROWLING Paperback
This special edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has a gorgeous new cover illustration by Kazu Kibuishi. Inside is the full text of the original novel, with decorations by Mary GrandPr?. Everything is going to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry Potter — and anyone who reads about him — will find unforgettable.
9781423177869 5-MINUTE SPIDER-MAN STORIES Hardback
In this treasury of 12 stories, your favorite Marvel Super Hero, the Amazing Spider-Man, faces off against some of his most powerful foes, including the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, the Lizard and others. Each story is the perfect length for reading aloud in just around five minutes, making it perfect for bedtime or anytime. The package also features a padded cover, plussing up this already fantastic format.
9781409538875 ILLUSTRATED STORIES FROM AESOP By SUSANNA DAVIDSON Hardback 9780062223678 I AM NUMBER FOUR: THE LOST FILES : SECRET HISTORY By PATTACUS LORE Paperback 9781471117732 DORK DIARIES OMG: ALL ABOUT MY DAIRY! By RACHEL RENEE RUSSELL Paperback
9781405260336 I AM SO OVER BEING A LOSER (BARRY LOSER 3) By JIM SMITH Paperback
9781743219126 NOT FOR PARENT: ASIA By LONELY PLANET Paperback
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9781405256223 WHEN DID YOU SEE HER LAST By LEMONY SNICKET Hardback
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knowledge is all around 9781426309489 SPACE ENCYCLOPEDIA By DAVID A. AGUILAR Hardback 9781603209533 TIME FOR KIDS TOP 5 By EDITORS OF TIME FOR KIDS Paperback
9781846666810 MAGNET SCIENCE By PAUL ROBERTS Hardback
9781847503145 DINOSAUR DICTIONARY Hardback
9781409314943 HELP YOUR KIDS WITH ENGLISH By CAROL VORDERMAN Paperback
9781409334040 KNOWLEDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA Hardback
Filled with fascinating trivia and kid-appealing lists, this book is based on Time For Kids’ most popular feature: the TFK Top 5. And just as in the magazine version, the lists have amusing and colourful illustrations accompanied by information at a glance. Topics include animals, sports, technology, food, people, and entertainment. Each Top 5 list has guaranteed kid and parent appeal and is certain to surprise young readers who will refer to the book over and over.
9781409550068 365 SCIENCE ACTIVITIES By MINNA LACEY Hardback
Explores science in a fun new way, with a different activity or experiment for every day of the year. This title offers hands-on science to fascinate children, often with surprising results. It intends to inspire the scientists of the future.
9781409334514 IT CAN’T BE TRUE! Hardback
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LEGO® Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life review
Kids these days are so lucky. There are many kinds of toys for them to enjoy: from electronic gadgets to those simple small building blocks. If parents choose the right ones, they can enhance their kids’ development and skills. A glance at your toys cabinet, amongst the many favorite pieces, I would not be surprised to see at least one that is by “LEGO”. Am I right? Yes, those colorful bricks with which you can create almost anything you can imagine. 9781409327516 THE LEGO PLAY BOOK Hardback
This month, we are recommending the new book by Daniel Lipkowitz and Gregory Farshtey, “LEGO® Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life.” They have been with LEGO for many years and really know their toys upside down and inside out. So, you can be sure that all tips to bring your bricks to life are genuine. While Lipkowitz is almost a LEGO’s home grown guru, Farshtey has authored or co-authored over 35 roleplaying game books. Both are compatible in every way: they love reading, especially the Star Wars saga. In one of his interviews, Lipkowitz said that he got a dream job because he got to play with his favorite toys all day. Lipkowitz and Farshtey will show you how to build over 200 different designs which will inspire you to further create your very own. You will find tips and tricks to get the most out of your bricks. The largest model ever made by LEGO is “X-Wing” which is a set of “Star Wars” with 5 million bricks! But have no fear, because our authors guarantee that you could do a lot out of a “handful of bricks.” Talking about LEGO, I can’t go without mentioning its amazing history. Would you believe that the company has been in the market for almost eight decades already? It began in 1932 when Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter from Billund, Denmark created wooden toys and named it “Lego” which means “play well” in Danish. Simple, yet so meaningful! Since then, LEGO has reached kids all over the world. The products are now available in 130 countries worldwide with many kinds of blocks and add-on decorations. Another amazing fact about LEGO is that, if you still keep your LEGO from your younger years, they will certainly fit well with the new ones that you will buy for your kid! And although there are many variants of LEGO for different age groups, the ones for young children are
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compatible with those made for teenagers. So the whole family can mix and match and play together. I don’t know what inspired Christiansen to create his blocks, but according to many developmental psychologists, construction toys may well be one of the important instruments for children to develop many skills such as motor skills and hand-eye coordination, spatial skills, a capacity for creative, divergent thinking, social skills, and even language skills. The development of motor skills is the foundation of any child’s growth process. LEGO’s bricks have vibrant colors that not only attract children’s attention but also tempt them to try grasping a piece with their hands. Most children determine to work on it till they can grab one. This helps them develop their motor faster. Children who play with building blocks are ahead of the game when it comes to these other activities. Sounds good doesn’t it! How about older kids or teenagers? What are their benefits? Creativity, of course! Think about what you can build out of these bricks. When you know all the tricks the two authors unlock for you, you will enjoy them even more. Over the years, LEGO has licensed themes from numerous cartoon and film franchises which you can re-create your favorite characters such as: The Last Air Bender, Batman, Ben 10, Bob the Builder, Cars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Prince of Persia, Speed Racer, Spider-Man, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Wars, Super Heroes, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Toy Story. The question is, are these bricks safe for your child? In 2008, European Union (EU) issued strict Toy Safety Directive; and since Denmark is a member of EU, therefore, LEGO has to abide by this rule. The company uses more than 2,000 raw materials for its production all of which passed the requirement. So they are safe! Before you get the big tips from Lipkowitz and Farshtey, let me share with you a few maintenance tips. Well, if you have the need to wash your LEGO bricks and parts, warm water with light detergent is all you need. Remember, higher temperatures may affect the quality of the LEGO parts. In any case, do not put your LEGO’s in the washing machine or dishwasher or attempt to dry them in ovens, microwaves or with hair dryers! Simply dry them with kitchen towel or leave them to air-dry. Everybody has certain skills and talents. If you and your kids love to show off the result of your latest creation, you can share your LEGO design at LEGO.com. Who knows, yours may be a pick hit on the website or you may be inspired even more from other designs that you see there. So, what are you waiting for? Read the book and pump up the creativity juice with your kid! 11
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9781743217177 LONELY PLANET’S BEAUTIFUL WORLD By LONELY PLANET Hardback
40 years of passion and experience has been poured into Lonely Planet’s Beautiful World. We witness fiery volcanic eruptions; wind-sculpted icebergs in the Antarctic; mindblowing migrations of wildlife large and small; natural wonders from Belize’s Great Blue Hole to Yellowstone in Wyoming; also the imprint that humanity has made on the planet.
9780224098106 BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY By HELEN FIELDING Trade Paperback
The most beloved character in modern literature, Bridget Jones, is back! This time Helen Fielding, the author, introduces us to a whole new enticing phase of Bridget’s life set in contemporary London, including the challenges of maintaining sex appeal as the years roll by and the nightmare of drunken texting, the skinny jean, the disastrous email cc, total lack of twitter followers, and TVs that need 90 buttons and three remotes to simply turn on. An uproariously funny novel of modern life, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is a triumphant return of our favorite Everywoman.
9781864705072 REMOTE LUXURY: TOP RESORTS DOWN UNDER (REVISED SECOND ED.) Hardback
9780755399475 PHARAOH By DAVID GIBBINS Paperback
9781845337445 HUGH JOHNSON’S POCKET WINE BOOK 2014 By HUGH JOHNSON Hardback
9781444766677 THE STORYTELLER By JODI PICOULT Paperback
9789742897840 Garden & Farm vol.1 สนุกกับสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ โดย อุไร จิรมงคลการ ปกอ่อน
9780718159849 WARs OF THE ROSES: STORMBIRD By CONN IGGULDEN Trade Paperback
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The Monocle Guide to Better Living works as a guide but also includes 10 essays that explore what makes a great city, why craft is desirable, how to run your own hotel, and why culture is good for you. This is not a book about fashion or the next big thing. It’s a book about finding enduring values from a career you want to keep to furniture that will last a lifetime. It’s a book designed to stay relevant, loved, and used. An indispensible guidebook to contemporary life, The Monocle Guide to Better Living embodies everything that makes the magazine such a success: easy style and journalistic substance.
9788831714860 IN PRAISE OF HANDS: THE ART OF FINE JEWELRY AT VAN CLEEF & ARPELS By FRANCO COLOGNI Hardback
9781401324414 JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD ESCAPES By JAMIE OLIVER Hardback
It’s an adventurous cookbook that embraces the big hitters from the incredible countries I’ve visited recently, as well as completely new things I’ve made up by taking cues from the influences around me. I’ve taken some of the most famous and exciting dishes from these beautiful places and tweaked them so you can recreate the paellas of Spain, the tagines of Morocco and the risottos of Italy easily, and authentically, in your own kitchen.
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9783899554908 THE MONOCLE GUIDE TO BETTER LIVING By THE MONOCLE Hardback
9781905825585 RIO: MY DECADE AS A RED By RIO FERDINAND Hardback
9780500516928 THE NEW PATISSIERS By OLIVER DUPON Hardback
9789742898366 Real Kong โดย สหรัถ สังคปรีชา ปกอ่อน
9780241955215 Merchant, Soldier, Sage: A New History of Power By David Priestland Paperback
9789742898656 My Life As a Shit โดย สุหฤท สยามวาลา ปกอ่อน
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9781408704257 THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST STRIKEs BACK: HOW TO RUN OR RUIN AN ECONOMY By TIM HARFORD Paperback
The business world is running faster than ever with globalization. You need to stay abreast with the happenings. Tim Harford kept you going under the crises in his previous book, Undercover Economist. Since then, economics has become big news. Crises, austerity, riots, bonuses - all are in the headlines all the time. But how does this large-scale economic world really work? What would happen if we cancelled everyone’s debt? How do you create a job? Will the BRIC countries take over the world? In The Undercover Economist Strikes Back, Tim Harford returns with his trademark clarity and wit to explain what’s really going on - and what it means for us all.
9781455576951 SOMETIMES YOU WIN SOMETIMES YOU LEARN By JOHN C. MAXWELL Paperback
Sometimes You Learn, Dr. Maxwell explores the most common lessons we learn when we experience loss. He then explains how to turn a set-back into a step forward by examining the eleven elements that make up the DNA of Those Who Learn.
9781848879379 Year Zero: The History Of 1945 By IAN BURUMA Trade Paperback
9781781251041 POCKET WORLD IN FIGURES 2014 By THE ECONOMIST Hardback
9781118503256 THE WARREN BUFFETT WAY By ROBERT G. HAGSTROM Hardback
9780385608282 One Summer: America 1927 By Bill Bryson Hardback
9781422196311 STATS & CURIOSITIES By HARVARD BUSINESS review Hardback
9780141977164 The Great Sea: A Human History Of The Mediterranean By David Abulafia TRADE PAPERBACK
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Millions of readers have been thrilled by bestselling authors Bill O’Reilly and historian Martin Dugard’s Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, page-turning works of non-fiction that have changed the way we read history. Now the anchor of the story details the events leading up to the murder of the most influential man in history: Jesus of Nazareth. Nearly two thousand years he was brutally killed by Roman soldiers, more than 2.2 billion human beings attempt to follow his teachings, and believe that he is God. Killing Jesus will take readers inside Jesus’s life, recounting the seismic political and historical events that made his death inevitable - and changed the world forever.
9780224087445 The Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China By Jung Chang Trade Paperback
At the age of 16, in a nationwide selection for royal consorts, Cixi was chosen as one of the emperors numerous concubines. When he died in 1861, their 5-year-old son succeeded to the throne. Cixi at once launched a palace coup against the regents appointed by her husband and made herself the real ruler of China. In this ground-breaking biography, Jung Chang vividly describes how Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) fought against monumental obstacles to change China. Packed with drama, fast-paced and gripping, it is both a panoramic depiction of the birth of modern China and an intimate portrait of a multi-faceted woman.
9789740211310 พระญาติ ราชสกุล กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ โดย เล็ก พงษ์สมัครไทย ปกอ่อน
9789814342568 LEE KUAN YEW: ONE MAN’S VIEW OF THE WORLD By LEE KUAN YEW Hardback
9781444784411 Dalai Lama on What Matters Most By Dalai Lama & Noriyuki Ueda Paperback
9789814484152 CULTURESHOCK! MYANMAR: A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE By SAW MYAT YIN Paperback
9783791348377 A YEAR IN PHOTOGRAPHY MAGNUM ARCHIVE Hardback
9780670922789 SURVIVOR ON THE RIVER KWAI: THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF LIFE ON THE BURMA RAILWAY By REG TWIGG Trade Paperback
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9781447252665 Killing Jesus By Bill O’Reilly Trade Paperback
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9783037681572 ROUGH INTERIORS By SIBYLLE KRAMER Hardback
Rough Interiors takes the concept of the existing material as an idea. The building and rooms are taken as they are and the traces of the past are preserved in the sense of remaining visible, into which the design concept is integrated. Old shells are given a new life with the aid of very different design interventions. It is the breaks, contrasts and contradictions instead of perfect harmony and smooth surfaces which characterize these works. A fascinating interplay between past and present emerges in the interplay of rough ceilings; unplastered walls and visible concrete beams together with creative re-use ideas, modern materials and innovative form language.
9781864704877 RURAL MODERN By RUSSELL ABRAHAM Hardback
Rural Modern is the latest from leading architectural photographer and writer, Russell Abraham. It presents a tantalizing selection of modern country houses in a variety of styles and forms. The 21st century has seen rural residential architecture take ideas from both the Modern Bauhaus design movement and the ever-popular Shingle Style. Issues of sustainability and energy conservation are keys to contemporary country house design. The modern country house is a hybrid of several ingenious ideas blended together to create a modern, sustainable and highly livable architecture that respects the past and looks forward into the future.
9780847841028 JEFFREY ALAN MARKS: THE MEANING OF HOME By JEFFREY ALAN MARKS Hardback
9780553841190 THINKING IN NEW BOXES: A NEW PARADIGM FOR BUSINESS CREATIVITY By DE BRABANDERE & INY Hardback
9783037681558 KIDS’ DESIGN By MICHELLE GALINDO Hardback
9780273786191 101 BUSINESS IDEAS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU WORK By ANTONIO E. WEISS Paperback
9787561169803 PERFECT IDEAS: TOP HITS OF BRANDING IDENTITY Hardback
9780670923618 WHAT THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO BEFORE BREAKFAST By LAURA VANDERKAM Paperback
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Tamara Mellon made a fortune building Jimmy Choo into a billion-dollar fashion brand. With honors and glamour, she was on top of the world. In this candid memoir, Tamara shares the whole larger-than-life story, from her troubled childhood and her time as a young editor at Vogue to her partnership with cobbler Jimmy Choo and her very public relationships. She offers a gripping account of the episodes that have made her who she is today. The result is a must read for entrepreneurs, fashionistas, and anyone who loves a juicy true story about sex, drugs, money, power, high heels, and overcoming adversity.
9789810761394 WHAT NOT TO WRITE: A GUIDE TO THE DOS AND DON’TS OF GOOD ENGLISH By KAY SAYCE Hardback
What not to Write deals with all those awkward issues - acronyms, ambiguity, American-English, bureaucratese, business English, captions, cliches, grammar, hyphens, jargon, punctuation, quotations, sexist writing, spelling, writing letters and much, much more. This handy reference book will be a vital tool for anyone working with the written word, particularly those who write client/company reports, theses, professional papers - students and professionals alike will benefit from having a copy to hand.
9780062295293 Focus: The Hidden Driver Of Excellence By Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. Trade Paperback
9786167752112 งานไม่ประจำ� ทำ�เงินกว่า โดย วิสูตร แสงอรุณเลิศ ปกอ่อน
9781471130618 THE SECRET DAILY TEACHINGS By RHONDA BYRNE Hardback
9786167368382 อะไรทำ�ให้คุณไม่ใช่พุทธ โดย ซองซาร์ จัมยัง เคียนแซ ปกอ่อน
9781609520847 THE BEST WOMEN’S TRAVEL WRITING: TRUE STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (VOL.9) By LAVINIA SPALDING (EDT) Paperback
9786167455129 รอยเท้าเล็ก ๆ ของเราเอง เวอร์ชั่น 2 โดย วินทร์ เลียววาริณ ปกอ่อน
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9780241001240 IN MY SHOES: A MEMOIR By TAMARA MELLON Paperback
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9781906780975 SOUTHEAST ASIA: A REGION REVEALED Hardback
Each country has specific attractions; all offer travellers a memorable experience whether for adventurous holidays, cultural tours or indulgent relaxation. In words and stunning pictures, this book provides an unbeatable introduction to a rich and colourful region.
9780593065259 SILENCER By ANDY MCNAB Trade Paperback
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9786167776224 EAT ALL DAY กินทั้งวัน มันส์ทั้งอาทิตย์ โดย Poptoday ปกอ่อน
“โอ้โห! นู่นก็น่ากิน นี่ก็น่าอร่อย เอ่อ เดี๋ยวอ้วน ไว้วันหลังดีกว่า” ให้มันได้อย่างงี้สิ! ความสุขรออยู่ตรงหน้าแล้วแท้ ๆ แต่กลับเดินหนี ซะงั้น สำ�หรับท่านที่มีปัญหาสับสนชีวิต อยากจะกินอะไรก็หยิบ เข้าปากแบบกล้า ๆ กลัว ๆ คู่มือเล่มนี้ได้นำ�เสนอวิธีแก้ไขแบบแกะ ๆ ที่จะมาชวนให้ทุกท่าน “แกะ” ของกินกันอย่างมั่นใจ เล่าเรื่องราว ด้วยตัวการ์ตูนก๊วนแกะสีเหลืองมาดก๊วนกวน ที่มาพร้อมมุกเด็ด สุดฮาเกี่ยวกับการกินล้วน ๆ
9781447231141 THE HIT By DAVID BALDACCI Paperback
9780091944568 AN OFFICER AND A SPY By ROBERT HARRIS Trade Paperback
9781906780937 ENCHANTING BALI & LOMBOK By DAVID BOWDEN Paperback
9780718198138 THREAT VECTOR By CLANCY & GREANEY Paperback
9781409386377 EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDES: SWITZERLAND Paperback
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Dr. Narinthorn Surasinthon
Assistant Hospital Director Corporate CRM & Digital Marketing Manager Samitivej Public Co.,Ltd.
At present, most parents buy gadgets for their children to be played as a toy. Is this suitable for children? Why? At the age of technology, it cannot be denied that gadgets improve the development of children. However, we must choose proper gadgets for children in accord with their age. For example, pre-school children should be raised up by their parents not by the gadgets so that their social skills and emotional management can be developed well. Besides, being immersed themselves in gadgets, children are very risky to the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) as their concentration is too short. On the other hand, gadgets can help older children develop their skills such as fine movement coordinator, language skills. Parents should limit the time of children spent to gadgets and we have to take care of them physically, emotionally and socially.
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This issue we’d like to thank you 2 members; Dr. Narinthorn Surasinthon and Khun Chaninda Purgchaipaew, they share their experience how parents encourage their kids to love reading.
How do you advise your children on reading? I have cultured a reading habit to my children since they were young. A basic way to do is reading a fairy tale to them before bed time. A research of Australia confirms that reading books for children since they were young can really improve their reading and thinking skills. Another way is that we should be a good example of reading. On the 44th anniversary of Asia Books, please give us any words My favorite branch is Paragon. I enjoy the services of all staffs there as they always help and advise me for books. Thanks Asia Books for being a great source of reading and I wish Asia Books to be with our next generation as well.
Nowadays, there are many international schools in Thailand, how they are beneficial to the Thai youth? The establishment of international schools in Thailand helps improve the development of educational standards. It also provides an opportunity for parents as they can choose the educational pattern and educational institute for their children. For children, they can improve their language skills in a native-like environment. This also encourages them to join in a new learning style and initiative thinking. Despite a good learning environment of international schools, parents should still implant the Thainess for their children. You always bring your children to the book stores. How do you implant the reading habit to your children? I’m very lucky that my daughter loves books and reading. Now, she can read by herself. In fact, I read for my daughter when she was very young. I chose the books that are appropriate to her age. For example, when she was one years old, I bought her colorful books. At the age of 1-3 years old, I preferred cartoon books with the characters that come from the stories I read for her. However, I still read her for the difficult books. Bedtime is a good time for our reading.
Ms.Chaninda Purgchaipaew
Sales Development & Account Service Manager Amadeus Asia
Besides, on our 44th anniversary, please say anything about Asia Books Asia Books is the first place when I want to find new books. The children activities such as story-telling or arts for children are always organized at Asia Book branches whereas the atmosphere is very friendly as the staffs can advise the books I want professionally, skillfully, and properly. 19
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Readers.... Jenni knows it!
lend me your eyes... This rainy season is getting the most part of me. I can be as gloomy as the nimbus ready to burst out. So, what do I do to get rid of boredom? I went shopping, of course! I needed colors to cheer me up in this grey weather.
So, when they design these “Envirosax”, you can be sure that they are completely eco-friendly. But more importantly, the colors are so vivacious that will help cheer you up in this weather. Let’s look at the different kind of the bags.
Sassy SlingSax & MiniSax Sassy SlingSax & MiniSax are bursting with bold, bright and beautiful colors, ready to go wherever you want to go-parties, picnics in the park, shopping… it’s a good-lookin’ fun companion!
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SlingSax has adjustable straps and can be worn over the shoulder or as a diagonal messenger bag. It even has a hidden side pocket that is handy for your phone and keys, too. Cute and small, matching MiniSax is made from remaining materials of Sling Sax in an effort to reduce waste. This adorable product makes a great little snack sack with a built-in side pocket. You really need to get a set of these cute “Sax”.
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They are made of durable materials with roomy main compartment, insulated pouch for snacks and adjustable mesh bottle pocket. The linings are easy to clean and they come with adjustable padded straps. Your kid will want to go to school every day with the “Zoo Pack”.
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If you get those “SlingSax” & “MiniSax” for yourself, your kid must have the “Zoo Pack”. You know, those Hollywood superstars like Dennis Richards, Madonna, and Naomi Watts, got at least one bag for their kids. Why? Look how cute they are! The concept of the bag is “where fun meets function”. That in itself is the best description of these bags. The designs come in many animals, but the most popular ones are “the owl” and “the bee”.
Stabilo Easy If that’s not enough for them, I still have one more magic trick for you. It’s the “Stabilo Easy” pen. Yes, the pen, the new one! You don’t have to worry whether your child is right or left handed because “Stabilo Easy” is the first ergonomic rollerball designed for left and right handers. The grip is just right with relaxed hold to prevent muscles fatigue and pain whilst writing. The ink flow is really smooth and the nib will not break under a lot of pressure nor does it get blot or scratchy. You don’t want your kid to come home with a blot on the shirt, do you? This pen will last for a while as the refill comes with a new tip and easy to replace with no mess. The cap, oh you’ll love it, fits perfectly on the end of the pen making it less likely to lose. They come in many screaming colors that kids love. You need to buy a few for your kid and yourself.
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