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Dear Readers; What do you know, it’s August already. And you are in for a special treat because Asia Books is celebrating its 44th anniversary! Spend up to Bht. 1,000 and get a value pack worth Bht. 4,400. Plus, every Monday-Wednesday, you get extra 20% off on top of everything you buy! Good good? This month we have many good books for you! From fiction to nonfiction to documentary and finance, we have them all. If you want some more thrill in your life, try “The Corporal’s Wife”. Wanna invest in real estate? Then “The Real Book of Real Estate” is for you. But if you are crafty and need more challenges, you can try “Ceramics of Seduction: Glazed Wares from South East Asia”. Photographers can have another perspective from “Digital Photography Masterclass”. For those who are last minute shoppers for mom, Asia Books is the place to be. Just read around and you will definitely find what you like. Happy Mother’s Day!
The 44th Anniversary of Asia Books
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9780593065754 NEVER GO BACK By LEE CHILD Trade Paperback
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9780718177232 THE MAYAN SECRETS By CUSSLER & PERRY Trade Paperback
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9780593072837 MEATLESS: MORE THAN 200 OF THE BEST VEGETARIAN RECIPES By MARTHA STEWART Trade Paperback
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9781118494592 SECRET MILLIONAIRES CLUB: WARREN BUFFETT’S SECRET TO SUCCESS IN THE BUSINESS OF LIFE By A. HEYWARD Hardback
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9780062219046 ONE DIRECTION: WHERE WE ARE: OUR BAND, OUR STORY: 100% OFFICIAL By ONE DIRECTION Hardback
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9781471131288 SIR ALEX FERGUSON: THE OFFICIAL MANCHESTER UNITED CELEBRATION OF HIS CAREER AT OLD TRAFFORD By MUFC Hardback
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9780141346137 PERCY JACKSON AND THE SEA OF MONSTERS (FILM TIE-IN) By RICK RIORDAN Paperback
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9781409386377 EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDES: SWITZERLAND (4TH ED.) Paperback
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9789814408233 MYANMAR: THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE By BARRY BROMAN Paperback
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9780500516980 LIVING MODERN (COMPACT ED): AN INSPIRATIONAL SOURCEBOOK OF CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS By RICHARD POWER Hardback : Available soon
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9781780672939 INNOVATIVE HOUSES: CONCEPTS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING By AVI FRIEDMAN Paperback
Global changes of the 21st century have affected the design of housing - the transformation of the family and the rise of the non-traditional household, increases in construction costs, and concerns over climate change and the depletion of natural resources. Designing residential environments that address these issues is an urgent priority. “Innovative Houses: Concepts for Sustainable Living” examines the latest residential design trends that have arisen in response to these challenges. It offers a comprehensive collection of strategies and examples that will inspire a much needed housing revolution.
9781616891244 THE GREENEST HOME: SUPERINSULATED AND PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN By ZULIE TORRES MOSKOVITZ Hardback
9781864705126 21ST CENTURY ARCHITECTURE: ALFRESCO LIVING By MANDY HERBET Hardback
9783037681459 MASTERPIECES: BUNGALOW ARCHITERTURE + DESIGN By MICHELLE GALINDO Hardback
9781935935889 CLASSICS & MODERN: SIGNATURE STYLES By BARIS & WEDLICK Hardback
9783836535939 WOOD ARCHITECTURE NOW!: Vol.2 By PHILIP JODIDIO Hardback
Wood has long been an ideal shelter since the first men bravely moved out of the caves! The ultimate renewable resource for architecture is thus the oldest, but also the most modern of materials. Thanks to computer-driven design and manufacturing techniques, wood can be cut and carved in the most astonishing new ways. Imagine if you can build a dramatic two-story wood cabin overlooking the Pacific for just $ 30,000, wouldn’t you want to have it? In “Wood Architecture Now!: Vol. 2,” you will find that wood can be part of sophisticated structures. 9780500342893 THE COMPLETE ZAHA HADID (EXPANDED AND UPDATED) Hardback
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9789881835291 INSIDE: RESIDENCE Hardback
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brief to build 9789881615190 TOP HOTEL 16 By YANG MINGTAO Hardback 9780982598963 HEALTHCARE SPACES NO.6 By ROGER YEE Hardback 9788415492023 NEW OFFICES: 1000 INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS By DIMITRIS KOTTAS Hardback
9788415492610 NEW SHOP DESIGN By CARLES BROTO Hardback 9789077174463 POWERSHOP 3 By CARMEL MCNAMARA Hardback
9780985467418 STORES OF THE YEAR 19 By MARTIN M. PEGLER Hardback
9781611750317 TRACING THE ELEPHANTS: OFFICE DESIGNS OF THE CREATIVE LEADERS Hardback
TRACING THE ELEPHANTS: OFFICE DESIGNS OF THE CREATIVE LEADERS unveils the greatest and the coolest workplace design from all over the world. All featured office interiors are selected from leading companies of creative industries. For anyone who wants to have a peek on working creative talents and the place they are inspired, this would be a great live tour. What’s more, it is also a must-have sourcebook for interior designers and clients who want to make difference around their work space.
9788415492054 NEW CONTAINER ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN GUIDE + 30 CASE STUDIES By JURE KOTNIK Paperback
Container architecture is one of the most exciting areas of development in architecture today.Easy to transport, environmentally friendly, reusable and recyclable, container buildings are coming to the attention of the mainstream through ever more accomplished built examples.This volume presents the findings of various years of research into container architecture, showcasing a wealth of projects with full-color photographs, detailed commentaries and resource lists. Bursting with great ideas and innovative solutions, it is a must-have for design students and architects who want to stay in the vanguard of their profession.
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choices of passion 9780500517017 ILLUSTRATION NEXT: CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE COLLABORATION By ANA BENAROYA Hardback
In “Illustration Next: Contemporary Creative Collaboration”, you will find over 350 illustrations from the talents of fifty leading illustrators from more than twenty countries. The book is divided into two interleaved strands. First, work by artists such as Julia Rothman, Whitney Sherman, and Mike Perry is presented along with an interview that explores their inspirations and motivations. The second strand is a collaborative project with illustrators working in pairs to create original work on twenty-five themes suggested by the author ranging from “beauty” to “beast,” from “speed” to “excess.”
9781409333906 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS (2ND ED.) By TOM ANG Hardback
In “Digital Photography Masterclass, 2nd Edition”, Tom Ang gives you many tips of how to take better pictures and be a better photographer by finding out how to imagine the results you want before achieving them. A specialist in travel and digital photography, Tom Ang is a photographer, author, traveller and academic. He has photographed extensively in Central Asia. In this book, he provides a one-on-one guide to every aspect of digital photography. You can improve your skills, develop your eye and take control of your camera.
8880000018722 ROSENSTIEL’S ART CATALOGUE Paperback 9783848002153 1,000 MASTERPIECES OF EUROPEAN PAINTINGS By CHRISTIANE STUKENBROCK Hardback 9781419706189 NORMAN ROCKWELLS TREASURY FOR FATHERS By SUSAN HOMER Hardback
9781780672861 DRAPING: THE COMPLETE COURSE (DVB) By KAROLYN KIISEL Paperback
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9781780671185 PRINTED TEXTILE DESIGN By AMANDA BRIGGS-GOODE Paperback 9781454909538 GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD (5TH ED.) By WALTER SCHUMANN Hardback
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idea reshaping 9789881683502 PROMOTION DESIGN Hardback
9789881797148 GRAPHIC CANDY Paperback
9789881943965 JUST KIDDING: DESIGN FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES By VICTION ARY Hardback
9789881545077 PAPER CUP DESIGN NOW! By EWELINA BOCIAN Hardback
In our everyday lives we are constantly bombarded by electronic media. From billboards to the internet, television and movies, special effects rule the day. As a result, we are numb to passive forms of advertising or promotion. This extends to the realm of printed material we need to have our attention grabbed by the jugular. In “Graphic Candy”, designers respond by presenting the best in interactive promotional design of recent years. It showcases a brilliant assortment of invitations, stationery, calendars, toys, puzzles and more that push print technology to its limits.
9781611750324 INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN Hardback
9781440323966 THE WEB DESIGNER’S IDEA BOOK, VOLUME 3 By PATRICK MCNEIL Hardback
9789881683533 CREATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN Hardback
9781780673004 PRINT & PATTERN: KIDS By BOWIE STYLE Hardback
The collection in this book Infographic Design mainly focuses on the discovery and research of the infographic design cases around the world including the way finding information, administrative documents, financial information, travel information, food & health information, medial & pharmaceutical information, user guides, technical manuals, etc. This book will be very interesting and would inspire the graphic designers with more fantastic creation, passion and conception.
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New Urban Trend Green City Spaces: review
Urban Landscape Architecture
Imagine waking up in the morning and all you see is the sky scrapers, sky trains, street traffic, pollution and all of the state-of-the-art gadgets. Do you know the effects of all the hi-tech environment can do to you? You may not be affected physically unless your office is one of those buildings without effective ventilation. Mentally it is another story, though! Scientists have confirmed what you and I have already suspected that life in the city is stressful. And if your body doesn’t tell you anything, several researches have shown the parts of the brain that deal with stress and emotion are affected by living among the crowds. In fact, the risk for anxiety disorders is 21 per cent higher for people from the city who, by the way, also have a 39 per cent increase for mood disorders. A report in the journal Nature has found that exposure to green space reduces stress, boosts health and causes less vulnerable depression. That’s probably why most people born and raised in urban areas without much green space are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression and schizophrenia than those brought up in the countryside. This may be the main reason why urban people have to take refuge in the country or go to the beach to restore their tranquility and reach out to nature every chance they have. I go up-country at least once a month myself, to soak up the ozone that I have lost during my running in and out of the office. But, honestly, is living in the city such a drag? I mean, you have all the convenience you need and more! The trick is how to balance the hectic and machine-like life with some “green”. No matter where you live-high rise, low rise, big house, track house, or whatever that looks like a house-you can always create a little green corner for your daily 5 minutes of pleasure. Some people are just happy for a glimpse of their potted plant while shooting a spray of water at it before rushing out to work. Green space of all kinds has gained significance in contemporary urban planning. Take Toronto, for example. The city is the first in North American to pass a law mandating green rooftops for all new residential, commercial and industrial developments. Apart from making the building more pleasing
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to the eye, green areas can serve as habitats for flora and some small fauna which provide an extreme positive influence on the micro-climate and help keep the internal temperature of a building steady throughout the year. Moreover, green areas can be used as relaxation and community rooms also.
Although he studied Art History, Uffelen is very keen on medieval architecture, classical modernity and contemporary construction. He has written several newspaper articles and books on these topics as well as a great number of general articles on art and architectural history for encyclopedias.
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Realizing these potential benefits, more and more modern architects have turned “green”! In his new book, Green City Spaces: Urban Landscape Architecture, Chris van Uffelen captures the essence and examples of the new urban cities where green areas are not just a decoration but serve additional ecological and economic functions.
I’m sure once you have read this book, you will have that urge to take a second look at your office or abode, and consider adding some ‘green’ to them. After all, experts have suggested that you need to have at least five minutes in a green space to cut stress. With ideas from this book, you will have lots of great fun putting your imagination to work! So, what are your favorite plants? There are many kinds that you can put in the building and don’t have to worry much about them. Try Peach Lilles! They have been known as closet plants and are among top houseplants. They need direct sunlight and some water in the pot just to make sure that the soil is damp but not so much as to have standing water. Peace Lilies help purify the air and absorb airborne pollutants. They can effectively remove benzene, a byproduct of inks, oils, paints, plastics, rubber, dyes, detergents, gasoline, pharmaceutical, tobacco smoke and synthetic fibers. I have lots of Peace Lilies at home and am enjoying them every day. If you prefer leafy plants, you may want to try Chinese Evergreen. It’s the easiest houseplant of them all! It can stay in low light and doesn’t require a lot of water. Chinese Evergreen can also absorb all of the pollutants. In fact, its bigger leaves can absorb pollutants much better than any houseplant. Believe me, if I can grow it, you can too! Well, if those two are not exotic enough, try Zamioculcas! Emerald Palm is a common name that you may recognize. They add more oxygen in your home and are not really finicky. Just give them some water at most once a month. Standing in the sun is no problem, though the leaves then become less green. It’s therefore better to keep the plant out of bright sunlight during the summer. Emerald Palms prefer well-draining soil. Oh, and to keep the leaves beautifully shiny, you can rub them with cooking oil. Pick up a copy of “Green City Spaces: Urban Landscape Architecture” today and have fun. Take your pick and start your own little green corner at home or office. Play with it for 5 minutes daily and feel the difference. They will be well worth your while!
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9781406346428 CITY OF BONES (FILM TIE-IN) By CASSANDRA CLARE Paperback
When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It’s hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?
9781471118241 CITY OF BONES: THE OFFICIAL ILLUSTRATED MOVIE COMPANION By MIMI O’CONNOR Paperback
City of Bones movie with this official companion book. This fan favourite features full-colour photos from the set, designers’ sketches, interviews with the cast and crew, and more! From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the director’s vision, this definitive book is a must-have for fans of the blockbuster film!
9781405264426 EVERY DAY By DAVID LEVITHAN Paperback
9781845338305 CANDY KITTENS By JAMIE LAING Hardback
9786167455181 สมุดปกดำ�กับใบไม้สีแดง เวอร์ชั่น 2 โดย วินทร์ เลียววาริณ ปกอ่อน
9781780972732 WORLD’S GREATEST GOLF COURSES ON THE GOOGLE EARTH By MATTHEW RUDY Hardback
9781841814230 THE PILATES BIBLE By JO FERRIS Paperback
9781583945438 MUAY THAI COUNTER TECHNIQUES: COMPETITIVE SKILLS AND TACTICs FOR SUCCESS (2ND ED.) Trade Paperback
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How well can you ever really know someone? As Ben Casper watches his best friend plummet from her sixth-floor apartment balcony, he realises his life is about to change. Diana had no reason to kill herself, she had to have been pushed. Diana worked for the CIA, so the investigation into her death is kept tightly under wraps. But Ben is a political journalist, and can feel that something isn’t right. Ben starts investigating for himself and soon discovers Diana was leading a double life he knew nothing about. But when more people involved die in questionable circumstances, it’s clear that someone doesn’t want the truth to be uncovered. And unless Ben drops his investigation, he could be next...
9781444758566 THE CORPORAL’S WIFE By GERALD SEYMOUR Trade Paperback
In the world of espionage, a chauffeur to a top general posting in Iran has all the secrets. He may only be a Corporal, but he knows the location of secret nuclear and military sites. He was flown to a safe house for interrogation but he won’t talk unless his wife is out of Tehran, too! Three former soldiers were hired for the most dangerous mission that will mean certain death if they are caught. Is the she worth saving? Find out more in “The Corporal’s Wife”
9780007477296 SECRETS FROM THE PAST By BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD Paperback
9780718178284 TEMPTING FATE By JANE GREEN Paperback
9780751550917 THE CAMELOT CODE By SAM CHRISTER Paperback
9780099549239 A POSSIBLE LIFE By SEBASTIAN FAULKS Paperback
9781447231103 BEST KEPT SECRET By JEFFREY ARCHER Paperback
9789742897369 ราชันประจันพล 2.2 (A Clash of Kings 2.2) โดย จอร์จ อาร์. อาร์. มาร์ติน ปกอ่อน
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9781780890265 MISTRESS By PATTERSON & ELLIS Trade Paperback
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9781780226873 THIRST: WATER AND POWER IN THE ANCIENT WORLD By STEVEN MITHEN Paperback
The planet faces a 21st-century global water! We have learnt from the past that ancient civilizations have always faced climate change and been dependent on their ability to harness and manage a water supply. In THIRST, renowned archaeologist and pre-historian, Steven Mithen, examines the history of water management in the ancient world, from Minoan Crete, Incas, Maya to ancient Rome and China and finds that water management has been not only essential for human survival but a source of political power. So, does the past give us reason for hope or for despair?
9781409324911 THE RELIGIONS BOOK NONE Hardback
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9780099551065 THE WISDOM OF PSYCHOPATHS By KEVIN DUTTON Trade Paperback
Psychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers, rapists, suicide bombers and gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts, not all psychopaths are violent, or even criminal. Far from it. In fact, they have a lot of good things going for them. Psychopaths are fearless, confident, charismatic, ruthless and focused - qualities tailor-made for success in twenty-first-century society. In this groundbreaking adventure into the world of psychopaths, renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals a shocking truth: beneath the hype and the popular characterisation, psychopaths have something to teach us.
9780670922789 SURVIVOR ON THE RIVER KWAI: THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF LIFE ON THE BURMA RAILWAY Trade Paperback
9780143123644 THE STORY OF EARTH: THE FIRST 4.5 BILLION YEARS, FROM STARDUST TO LIVING PLANET By ROBERT M.HAZEN Trade Paperback
9780701186128 GOLDEN PARASOL: A DAUGHTER’S MEMoIR OF BURMA Trade Paperback
9781408837580 THE TRAGEDY OF LIBERATION: A HISTORY OF THE CHINESE REVOLUTION 1945-1957 By FRANK DIKOTTER Trade Paperback
9780307716088 OCTOPUS: SAM ISRAEL, THE SECRET MARKET, AND WALL STREET’S WILDEST CON By GUY LAWSON Paperback
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หนังสือป๊อป-อัพ “เพียงพ่อ ก็พอเพียง” เป็นเรื่องราวเกี่ยวกับพระ ราชประวั ติ แ ละพระราชกรณี ย กิ จ บางส่ ว นของพระบาทสมเด็ จ พระเจ้าอยู่หัว ผลงานวาดภาพและระบายสี โดยอาจารย์ ทวีพงษ์ ลิ ม าภรณ์ ว ณิ ช ย์ ศิ ล ปิ น ชั้ น ครู ที่ ช่ ว ยสร้ า งสรรค์ แ ละวาดภาพใน หนังสือชุดนี้ ซึ่งเป็นประดิษฐกรรมของหนังสือศิลปะภาพวาดบน กระดาษที่เหนือกว่าหนังสือภาพสามมิติธ รรมดาที่เ ห็นโดยทั่ว ไป ที่แฝงไปด้วยความคิดสร้างสรรค์ และกลไกเคลื่อนไหวของภาพและ เสียงที่สามารถสร้างความตื่นตาตื่นใจได้ในทันทีที่เปิดหนังสือ
9781612680798 THE REAL BOOK OF REAL ESTATE: REAL EXPERTS. REAL STORIES. REAL LIFE By ROBERT T. KIYOSAKI Paperback
In a world where too many financial advisors do not follow their own advice, here is a book written by experts who practice what they teach and who will teach you to thrive during turbulent economic times. In “The Real Book of Real Estate”, Robert Kiyosaki, best-selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad, has assembled an unrivaled cast of real estate wizards and trusted advisors to share their knowledge and teach you to win in real estate. This is the ultimate real estate book you will come back to again and again.
9786163270115 GENDERISM โดย โตมร ศุขปรีชา ปกแข็ง
9786163218551 SUKHOTHAI AND SI SATCHANALAI CERAMICS: INSPIRATION AND REALIZATION By THANYAKARN WONG-ON Hardback
9786167063614 100 World Heritage 100 มรดกโลก โดย ศุภลักษณ์ สนธิชัย ปกแข็ง
9781781251249 LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMED: HOW ORDINARY MANAGERS BECOME EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS By PETER FUDA Trade Paperback
9780957546905 LEARN THAI THROUGH STORIES, GRAMMAR AND EXERCISES-BOOK 1 By KARINE JONES Paperback
9780749468620 BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND LEADERSHIP: INFLUENCING CHANGE By PULLAN & ARCHER Paperback
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8880000019637 เพียงพ่อ ก็พอเพียง THE SOUL OF SIAM โดย มูลนิธิศิริวัฒนา ปกแข็ง
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9786167339399 CERAMICS OF SEDUCTION: GLAZED WAVES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA By DAWN F. ROONEY Paperback
“Ceramics of Seduction: Glazed wares from South East Asia”, provides an opportunity to see and learn about the broad range of wares, mainly glazed, produced in kilns located in five countries of present day South East Asia; Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and Laos. Each country developed a fascinating ceramics tradition that reflects the creativity of their people and the skills of the anonymous potters. To appreciate their beauty one should keep in mind the main characteristics of these wares: simplicity of form, earthly qualities of the clay and glaze, and restrained decoration.
9781618937063 LIFE WONDERS OF THE WORLD By LIFE MAGAZINE Paperback
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9780600628217 TOP 10 OF EVERYTHING 2014 Hardback
TOP 10 OF EVERYTHING 2014 includes charts, facts, comparisons and crazy surprises in all its lists. Stunning graphics and jaw-dropping facts bring you the world’s most ferocious animals, fastest cars, biggest hits, most lucrative movies, worst disasters, craziest machines, maddest people and best sportsmen on the planet - as well as lots more from outer space. From the biggest gaming brands, most downloaded artists, highest freefalls and most successful basketball teams, to bizarre UFO sightings, high performance space crafts and the most destructive tornadoes, these lists will keep you amused for hours and hours.
9786167164755 ใช้ความสุขทำ�กำ�ไร (Delivering Happiness) By Tony Hsieh ปกอ่อน
9786169137177 Love Story at MOCA By MOCA ปกอ่อน
9781743216880 LONELY PLANET’S GUIDE TO TRAVEL WRITING (3RD ED.) Paperback
9780143124047 How To Create A Mind: The Secret Of Human Thought Revealed By RAY KURZWEIL Trade Paperback
9781618930446 TIME FOR KIDS: DINOSAURS 3D By THE EDITORS OF TIME FOR KIDS MAGAZINE Hardback
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“Wine Bar Theory” is an attitude and an approach to work. It’s not about cutting corners; it’s about wanting the very best and not settling for less. It’s a theory that can pave your road to success. Author David Gilbertson built a failing company into a successful multi-billion dollar business without getting up at 4:00am or working until midnight. He knows how to work better, and get brilliant results. He spells out the secret of his success; everyday accessible strategies for creative professionals, managers, students, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to get ahead in life.
9781447929482 THE RULES TO BREAK By RICHARD TEMPLAR Hardback
In this brand new book, international bestselling author Richard Templar exposes the most common imposter rules, and offers a refreshing perspective and a new way of thinking. Above all, Templar helps you master the ability to truly think for yourself, and follow a path that you’ve chosen, rather than blindly following someone else’s.
9780007467105 Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World By NOREENA HERTZ Trade Paperback
9781846044007 ART OF COMMUNICATING By THICH NHAT HANH Trade Paperback
9780133115390 THE MOST POWERFUL BRAND ON EARTH By BOUDREAUX & EMERICK Hardback
9780670922345 CHANGE: LEARN TO LOVE IT, LEARN TO LEAD IT By RICHARD GERVER Paperback
9781846043673 SUPER BRAIN: UNLEASHING THE EXPLOSIVE POWER OF YOUR MIND TO MAXIMIZE HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING By DEEPAK CHOPRA Paperback
9781471113178 THE ACCIDENTAL APPRENTICE By VIKAS SWARUP Paperback
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9780714865836 WINE BAR THEORY By DAVID GILBERTSON Hardback
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9781743217191 LONELY PLANET: 1000 ULTIMATE ADVENTURES (1ST ED.) Paperback
The follow up to 1000 Ultimate Experiences is Lonely Planet’s collection of the world’s most exciting adventures. For armchair travellers and adrenalin junkies , 1000 Ultimate Adventures rouses you to explore the world on foot, by bike, motor vehicle or horse; 100 themed lists w. inspirational text, perfect for browsing; over 140 beautiful images
9780316186629 TRANSFORMERS: THE ULTIMATE POP-UP UNIVERSE By MATTHEW REINHART Hardback
TRANSFORMERS shift, change, and rise to battle in this spectacular interactive pop-up adventure by bestselling paper engineer Matthew Reinhart. Open each page to explore a different part of the vast Transformers universe-then pull the tabs to watch the pop-ups change into entirely new paper creations!
9786163270238 The Making of พี่มาก...พระโขนง โดย เดย์ โพเอทส์ ปกแข็ง
9781450867702 Disney MINNIE pretty piano play-along Hardback
9781426311024 MYTHS BUSTED! By EMILY KRIEGER Trade Paperback
9781409522164 ANIMAL ALPHABET ACTIVITY BOOK By MAIRI MACKINNON Paperback
9781450841078 THOMAS Top tunes Play-A-Song Boxed Set
9780804843454 ORIGAMI AIRPLANES MINI KIT By ANDREW DEWAR Paperback
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For Asia Books’ 44th anniversary, we had a chance to talk with Asia Books’ members who are living & working with arts & design; Khun Apisit Laistrooglai , TCDC’s Managing Director, and Mali Chaturachinda, Founder at be>our>friend studio and Bookbinder Likay bindery. Plus Chef Ian Kittichai or Phongthawat Chalermkittichai with his new book “Issaya Siamese Club Cookbook”. Phongthawat Chalermkittichai Chef Ian
Background of Issaya Siamese Club Federic Mayer, my business partner, found this house. My wife mentioned that this house is interesting and could become my ideal restaurant in Bangkok. At that time, I was very busy for opening a restaurant in New York. At first I thought that I did not have much time for this house because my time was paid to several restaurant branches. However, when I saw this house, I was fallen in love with its unique characters. In fact, I used to see this house in a book and promised myself that I would bring my wife to have a dinner there. So, this is why my restaurant in Bangkok was established. Issaya Siamese Club Cookbook Many supporters frequently asked me why I did not publish any cookbook. Many said that I was their cooing inspiration. This is really great and I began thinking of publishing a cookbook. Apart from the encouragement of my supporters, I think that I cannot open the restaurants worldwide but my cookbook can be read anywhere anytime. My book can provide knowledge not only to the cooks/chefs but also to anyone who loves cooking or dreaming of being a cook/chef. Outstanding Features Since Issaya Siamese Club is my first restaurant in Bangkok, all of my signature dishes are available here. In addition, all of the signature recipes of Issaya Siamese Club are available in my cookbook. My cookbook is suitable not only for the beginners because each menu is instructed step-by-step but also for the experts who want to learn some significant cooking techniques. Arts VS Cooking All consumers, in my opinion, want to know what are the ingredients of the food they eat. The arts of cooking can enhance the appetite. So, I don’t want to separate the ingredients; I just want the eaters know what they eat. Many people think that you are their cooking idol. What should they do to be the iron chef like you? I’m just a learner and I always enjoy learning. Cooking actually requires patience because it is not easy when compared with working in an air-conditioned room. So, if you want to be successful in cooking, you have to be patient and determined. Just be patient and don’t give up!
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A wish for the 44th anniversary of Asia Books My favorite branch of Asia Books is Emporium. I usually buy magazines and cookbooks. Books help me create good works. So, on this anniversary, I wish Asia books to be with Thai people forever.
Apisit Laistrooglai Managing Director of TCDC
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TCDC and Designers TCDC is not only an information provider but it also aims for the knowledge application so that designs and arts can be extended with more meanings. That arts can be seen in our daily life, the designers must have the deliberate thinking processes, management and services that are beneficial to the producers and consumers. The designs should satisfy and enhance the attraction of the products and services as well. At present, there are many books for designers. Are these books useful for current designers? In the past, books were the major sources of data. Today, knowledge is not limited only from the books. For the young generation, their knowledge is derived from the innovation and technology. Despite, books still play the great role as the sources of data that are complete and meaningful. As an Asia Books’ member , how books help in creativity? Any suggestion for Asia Books? Reading reassures the knowledge structure and judges what I think. The more you read, the more you accumulate the knowledge and experience that can be applied in daily life and working. For me, I like reading maps and atlas. This is very helpful when I travel aboard. Maps help enhance my imagination as if I travelled there, too. I have visited Sukhumvit branch since I was a student. The overall atmosphere has been changed a lot. Customers spend more time whereas the youth read more. This is really a good signal. I want to see both diversity and specificity of books. For my suggestion, it would be very great if there are book specialists assigned for the specific braches. For instance, if I would like to buy design books, I should go to Siam Discovery branch or if I want to buy business and management books, All Season Place branch should be my destination.
Mali Chaturachinda
Founder at be>our>friend studio Bookbinder Likay bindery As a designer and a young generation, how will you advise the next generation for the design creativity? The new-gen designers are very capable and have high skills as well; partly because they can access the data easily, rapidly and inclusively. With this globalization, the design skills can be enhanced whereas the designers must have higher self-motivation. Everything begins with us. Realizing that we love design works is a real luck because we can make a living from what we love. At present, there are many design books in the market. How can the design books help the designers? Everything we perceive in a daily life can be an inspiration. Books can be an inspiration as well. Reading brings us to the world of imagination and the thoughts of other people. So, reading is an inspiration that should be equipped with learning and perceiving. For me, the reference design books are regarded as a surface or style rather than the books that give in-depth details. Likewise, the data searched from internet can be regarded as a sea surface whereas the ones from books are the contents of the sea. In other words, books can give us more details. When we read books, we just like entering into the sea without any distraction. On the 44th anniversary of Asia Books, as a member client of Asia Books, do you have any suggestions for us? I would like Asia Books to have more sections of art and design, for example, design research and so on because we have to purchase such sections online. For art and design students, design-related books are more important than the reference ones. When I was a design student, I was really inspired from philosophy and science books. That’s why I suggest from more sections of books. Besides, it will be very great if the art and design books can be ordered from the small publishers such as the ones in Germany or Japan that publish good design books with valuable contents. 21
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Here comes the rain again! What do you expect? Anyway, the good thing is that it’s a month of Mom’s day, and we should celebrate as colorful as we can! First thing first, you should know by now what kind of things or activities that your Mom likes aside from having you around. Does she like books? Of course, she does because she was the first person who taught you how to read! We have lots and lots of new books that she may like. You can choose from our list.
Whatever you choose for her, you wrap it nicely. Then, you should make her a card. I mean when you were a kid, your teacher would remind or make you do a card for Mom’s day, right? Remember, what fun it was, right? So, let’s do it!
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Stabilo crayons Well, if you like crayons, there are 2 kinds of Stabilo crayons that you can choose from, “Easy Colors” the first ergonomic colored pencil especially for left and right-handers! Its triangular design and non-slip grip moulds ensure a relaxed hand posture. There are 12 brilliantly bright colors are encased in wood from responsibly managed forests. They come with sharpener, too! 26
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Crayola’s: Color Switchers Now, if you are a bit better than me, you can try Crayola’s “Color Switchers”. You know those markers that can change color. Each Crayola Color Switchers Marker has a secret-a hidden color! Color Switchers include brilliant colors just like other Crayola markers. But when you flip the marker and apply the special color switcher the magic really begins. Yellow turns red! Green goes purple! Colorful surprises become special art effects for all your creative projects.
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As their world crumbles, four children discover they each have a spirit animal, a mystical bond between human and beast that bestows great power on both. Will it be enough to save a land in peril? READ THE BOOKS & PLAY THE GAME The Book Enhances Gameplay Each book comes with a code that can be redeemed online for a major cache of Greenheart Tokens premium game currency. Players use currency throughout the game to buy gear and animal treats, and to access quests.
The Tower Get your own customizable room, switch your weapons, outďŹ ts, and animal accessories, and choose your quests.
Choose your Hero and Spirit Animals Customize your hero, choose a spirit animal to bond with and train - develop the bond to unlock the incredible powers.
Quests Journey through four continents, battling enemies and ďŹ ghting to save Erdas.
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