SHARE: Mid-Year Sale (May '14)

Dearest Readers, This Thai summer I can imagine you lounging at a poolside with a refreshing drink in your hand or indoors on a comfy sofa with coffee or tea and succulent bite-sized snacks. And, what’s even better, is that in each instance I can see you thumbing through one of the feast-for-the-eyes published works from our newest art & design titles collection! Choose now and take advantage of our “Art&Design Massive Deal,” our Mid-Year Sale and, for Asia Book members, our Member Privilege Point x2 for 90 selected titles with every purchase of over 5,000 baht!

Enjoy!

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9780718178772 GHOST SHIP

By CUSSLER & BROWN Trade Paperback

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9781601426796 STAND STRONG

By NICK VUJICIC Trade Paperback

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9781471131509 Hillary Rodham Clinton: New Memoir Hardback

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9780804138598 STRESS TEST

By TIMOTHY F. GEITHNER Hardback

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9786167191980 NATURAL BEAUTY

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9786169053897 THAILAND'S BEST RESTAURANTS 2014 Paperback

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9780785184447 MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: WINTER SOLDIER: THE ART OF THE MOVIE SLIPCASE

By MARIE JAVINS Hardback

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9781849906739 MATCH OF THE DAY ANNUAL 2014

By MICK O'SHEA Hardback

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9781444788624 MR. MERCEDES

By STEPHEN KING Hardback

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9781426314643 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2015

By NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS Paperback : Available soon

living 9780847842353 NEVER STOP TO THINK...

DO I HAVE A PLACE FOR THIS

By MARY RANDOLPH CARTER Hardback

A beautiful and inspiring volume, Never Stop to Think Do I Have a Place for This indulges our desire to surround ourselves with belongings that impart beauty and meaning to our lives. Delving into the interiors (and the collecting mindset) of real-life tastemakers (antique dealers, fashion designers, artists, boutique owners), Carter interviews the owners to reveal their personal stories and inspirations, and what drives their passion for collecting and, ultimately, how they manage to integrate their collections and interiors to live stylishly with their passions.

The book showcases a range of personalities and styles, such as Heirloom Scavengers, anglophiles who collect beautiful housewares; The Preservationists, an artistic couple who collect and restore photographs; Scavenging the Evidence of Life, an artist who scavenges old photos, menus, and maps to use in his work; and The Queen of Muchness, an antique dealer known for having multiples of everything! A great read, Carter muses delightfully on the universal desire to acquire and collect, while imparting philosophy and tips for living creatively and integrating our passions into our decor. Lavishly illustrated with intimate photographs of 16 different homes and collections, this book exalts in the beauty of bounty and carries an inspiring message of how we can follow our passions to create a home we love.

9780847842339 DECORATE FEARLESSLY: USING WHIMSY, CONFIDENCE, AND A DASH OF SURPRISE TO CREATE DEEPLY PERSONAL SPACES

By SUSANNA SALK Hardback

9780847842537 ART OF HOUSE: REFLECTIONS ON DESIGN

By MCALPINE Hardback

9780847842438 THE INSPIRED HOME: NESTS OF CREATIVES

By FICARO & NICKEY Hardback

9782080201768 A HOME IN PROVENCE: INTERIORS, GARDENS, INSPIRATION

By NOELLE DUCK Hardback

9789814394857 ESSENTIAL TIPS: LIGHTING Paperback

Every space requires specific lighting. This can be achieved with different lighting systems, varying light intensity or with lamps. This book shows various lights organized according to type: ceiling and wall lights, standard lamps, and table lamps.

It also includes sketches and plans for contemporary lamps that combine state of the art technology with traditional artisan techniques. In celebration of the decidedly decorative role of lighting in interior design, you will find the most daring designs on the market in the last chapter.

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9781580933797 CLASSIC FLORIDA STYLE: THE HOUSES OF TAYLOR AND TAYLOR

By WILLIAM & PHYLLIS TAYLOR Hardback 9782080201812 LONDON INTERIORS: BOLD, ELEGANT, REFINED

By BARBARA STOELTIE Hardback

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living 9783037681664 ATLAS OF WORLD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

By BRAUN & UFFELEN Hardback

9782081299023 THE ARCHITECTURE OF DIPLOMACY: THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE IN WASHINGTON

By SELDON & COLLINGS Hardback

9780500342954 THE ELEMENTS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE: UNDERSTANDING CONTEMPORARY BUILDINGS

By RADFORD Hardback

9780500291283 MATERIAL INNOVATION: ARCHITECTURE

By DENT & SHERR Paperback

9781780673400 DETAILS IN CONTEMPORARY OFFICE DESIGN (WITH CD-ROM)

By PLUNKETT & REID Hardback with CD-Rom

9781580933810 DESIGNS FOR LIVING: THE HOUSES OF ROBERT A.M. STERN ARCHITECTS

By RANDY M. CORRELL Hardback

In DESIGNS FOR LIVING, Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) partners Seifter, Correll, Marani, and Brewer, who lead RAMSA’s residential practice, present fifteen of the firm’s stylistically diverse houses ranging from contemporary to robust Mediterranean designs reflecting RAMSA’s deep knowledge of history and precedent. Each partner provides his own design process insight and individual clientele approach.

In dramatic settings from Napa to the Hamptons with landscapes like ones overlooking the ocean or of the mountainside, these timeless houses reveal the architects’ emphasis on architectural heritage context and exploration of a place’s natural environment.

9789881296948 OPEN KITCHEN RESTAURANT

By LAURA VULTO Hardback

9783037681695 TEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

By LISA BAKER Hardback

Temporary buildings can be interim solutions or projects constructed for special occasions. In all instances, they give a location new meaning and quality for a certain period of time.

TEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE shows how architects of ephemeral creations have to focus on the essential to make pointed statements and plan the disappearance of their work from the outset. Frequently transgressing the borderlines of architecture, art, design, and social intervention, this affords the architects very unique design freedom. Readers will be delighted with the novel perceptions of buildings, outdoor spaces, and rooms resulting from the mostly experimental nature of temporary architecture.

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fashion & illustration 9781936096732 FIGURE IT OUT: HUMAN PROPORTIONS: DRAW THE HEAD AND FIGURE RIGHT EVERY TIME

By CHRIS HART Paperback

9780500544303 HENRI CARTIERBRESSON: HERE AND NOW

By CLEMENT CHEROUX Hardback

HERE AND NOW, a lavishly illustrated monograph accompanying France’s first major retrospective since Henri CartierBresson’s death in 2004, traces Cartier-Bresson’s artistic development while offering a look at some of his best-known photographs and many seldom seen images in colour and black-and-white. Cartier-Bresson's conjuring of coherence and harmony out of a chaotic world appears innately effortless.

His observations of poverty and revolution led directly to his pioneering photojournalism and co-founding Magnum Photos.

Renowned for penetrating portraits of prominent figures, he is, in the words of biographer Pierre Assouline, ‘the eye of the century.’

When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right! Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportunity to draw directly from models, so it's essential that they acquire the skills and tools to draw them accurately without using direct reference. Now, thanks to Chris Hart's foolproof method, even beginners can quick-check the proportions of their head and figure drawings, identify errors and swiftly fix mistakes. Richly illustrated with drawings from various angles, this follow-up to Hart's bestselling Figure It Out! includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons that lead readers through the process.

9783836551014 MONET OR THE TRIUMPH OF IMPRESSIONISM

By DANIEL WILDENSTEIN Hardback

9783791349565 DENIM STYLE

By HORST FRIEDRICHS Paperback

9781614281696 PHILLIPPE FERRANDIS: PARURIER A PARIS

By CARINE LOEILLET Hardback

9781426213298 THE ANSEL ADAMS WILDERNESS

By ESSICK & WILLIAMS Hardback

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9780785168171 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: ART OF THE MOVIE SLIPCASE

By MARVEL COMICS Hardback

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9780878468119 THE JEWELS OF TRABERT & HOEFFERMAUBOUSSIN

By MARKOWITZ & BRAY Hardback

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idea 9781592538348 LOGOLOUNGE 8: 2,000 INTERNATIONAL IDENTITIES BY LEADING DESIGNERS

By GARDNER & HELLMAN Hardback

9781592538768 48TH PUBLICATION DESIGN ANNUAL Hardback

9789814394895 INFINITE ILLUSTRATION Hardback The Society of Publication Designers' (SPD) annual competition seeks the very best in editorial design work. Judged by a worldwide panel of top designers, the 48th edition of Rockport's best-selling SPD annuals celebrates the journalists, editorial directors, photographers, and other talented individuals who brought events of the year 2013 to our doorsteps and computer screens. Stunning full-page layouts present everything from products to people, and objects to events, in ways that make each palpable and unforgettable. You’ll find featured work published in a wide range of mediums and created by journalistic, design, and publishing talent from around the world.

9788415308508 TWO WHEELS Paperback 9789881223111 GREAT IDEA: PETITE TYPEFACE I

By LIGE LUNG Hardback

9784861008382 CAFE & NATURAL: PHOTO CLIPART (WITH DVD) Paperback with DVD

Big Idea and Small Fonts comes in two different volumes.

Volume one focuses on font application on books, cards, posters and even packaging. This volume showcases works from more than 100 different designers and artist around the world. This book is especially for readers keen on typography as it shows in- depth information of typefaces available so as to be inspired when designing.

9784897377407 PACKAGING DESIGN IN JAPAN BIENIAL VOL.15 Hardback 9780500291290 MATERIAL INNOVATION: PRODUCT DESIGN

By DENT & SHERR Paperback

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Each person, product, brand, or company is (or should be) unique, in at least the smallest way, and defining that individuality is what is crucial. How ordinary and boring the world would be without this inherent uniqueness and the intriguing diversity that ensues. Let us not forget that this diversity cultivates the richness that we see in our cultures, economies, and societies and by celebrating this heterogeneity we can be truly free to appreciate our own selves and our own creations for what makes us and these creations of ours distinctive. Yet to be able to claim singularity we must endeavor to establish and make known this originality. To this end Asia Books proudly highlights the art of designing an identity in this issue of Share.

DESIGNING HERE/NOW 9780500517482

By ALLAN CHOCHINOV, THAMES & HUDSON 10

Why is there a need to focus on design? The answer is quite evident. Not one of us can escape its reach and it is the key to declaring individuality. Design is widespread and pervades throughout every single aspect of our daily lives.

It has come to be a fast-paced and tantalizing industry that not only breathes new life into all businesses but also serves to better stimulate economies. It even helps in the resolution of many of the most pressing problems faced by humanity at large. As modern-day technological developments continue to abound, design continues to play an increasingly integral role. It is now one of the most dynamic areas of exploration and as a result we are seeing explosive growth in the number of design schools and design professionals all around the world.

design world’s best work since 1995. I am referring to, of course, the illustrious Core77.

Considered by some to be one of the very first online magazines, Core77 is a key platform that sponsors reviews, lectures and exhibitions. A testimony to its expertise is the fact that it works with several leading design agencies and design-led companies, the likes of Apple, Nike, Philips, DuPont, and Braun. Enlisting the world’s design experts as its jury members, Core77 has, for the past several years, played host to a unique set of design awards. The awards are coveted by an array of dazzling international practices from visual communication to food design to consumer products to transportation.

Individuals and businesses alike hoping to achieve singularity have to rely on design more than ever before as an integral component.

This means that creativity, innovativeness and visual thinking are skills required of the managers and leaders of organizations in every sector if designing an identity is to be attained.

In this day and age of the Internet, digital technologies and the increasingly blurred lines between fashion, film, graphics, media, music, retailing and beauty, there is a growing need for people who possess the skill to understand design in each society, economy and business. Individuals and businesses alike hoping to achieve singularity have to rely on design more than ever before as an integral component. This means that creativity, innovativeness and visual thinking are skills required of the managers and leaders of organizations in every sector if designing an identity is to be attained.

To better understand design and its influence it is essential to look into its development over time. The world of design being as fast-moving as it is makes it harder to keep up-to-date with the most relevant innovations, product releases and marketing campaigns. Fortunately, there is one clever arbiter of the design profession that has been at the fore in bringing to the public eye the

Drawing upon the firm’s expertise in the design world, Core77’s editors have put together a new book titled DESIGNING HERE/NOW. As the book offers a large-scale overview of how design can change our personal and professional lives in fresh and often unexpected ways, it is no ordinary survey of the current state of design. If you’re keen on building a strong identity for yourself, your products or your brand then picking up a copy of DESIGNING HERE/NOW would be a very smart move.

And... if after you’ve read DESIGNING HERE/NOW you need more to quench your designing identity thirst, also available at our stores are other idea-inspiring titles including DO NOT DISTURB, MONOCHROME: BLACK & WHITE IN BRANDING, VERSATILE GRAPHIC DESIGN and ULTIMATE BRANDING. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to Asia Books!

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Further proof of design importance and also of the fact that design is no longer limited to the realm of fashion is offered by Professor Frances Corner, head of the London School of Fashion, who, in a February 2014 Business of Fashion Op-Ed titled “Are We Producing Too Many Fashion Designers” commented “Nowadays, the industry (of fashion) needs graduates with an understanding and experience of design, but not necessarily to work as designers. Fashion drives so many industries and economies: it provides the value-added, design-focused element that makes consumers happy to splash out on something because it is fashionable — that may be a piece of clothing, an accessory, furniture, food or the latest mobile device.”

9789814523387 DO NOT DISTURB

9789814394901 MONOCHROME: BLACK & WHITE IN BRANDING

9788415829416 ULTIMATE BRANDING

9781611750713 VERSATILE GRAPHIC DESIGN

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9780857867278 MASTERMIND: HOW TO THINK LIKE SHERLOCK HOLMES

By MARIA KONNIKOVA 9780241957219 WHO OWNS THE FUTURE?

By JARON LANIER 9780141044316 PERMANENT PRESENT TENSE: THE MAN WITH NO MEMORY, AND WHAT HE TAUGHT THE WORLD

By SUZANNE CORKIN

9781422191651 EVERYTHING I EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT ECONOMICS I LEARNED FROM ONLINE DATING

By PAUL OYER

9781781251355 LEFT BRAIN, RIGHT STUFF

By PHIL ROSENZWEIG 9781847940995 SCALING UP EXCELLENCE

By SUTTON & RAO 9780007467105 EYES WIDE OPEN

By NOREENA HERTZ

9781848775558 WELCOME TO MAMOKO

9781594746796 HOW TO MAKE YOUR CAT AN INTERNET CELEBRITY

By PATRICIA CARLIN

9780062282699 FLUENT IN 3 MONTHS: HOW ANYONE AT ANY AGE CAN LEARN TO SPEAK ANY LANGUAGE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

By BENNY LEWIS

9781848776548 INFOGRAPHICS: ANIMAL KINGDOM

By SIMON ROGERS

9780007557905 THE GIRL WHO SAVED THE KING OF SWEDEN

By JONAS JONASSON

9780399168529 LESS DOING, MORE LIVING

By ARI MEISEL

9781848779846 NIROOT PUTTAPIPAT'S FAERIES

9781447250616 THE LITTLE OLD LADY WHO BROKE ALL THE RULES

By CATHARINA INGELMAN-SUNDBERG

9781780974705 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL OFFICIAL BOOK

By JOHN MATTOS Paperback

9781743211816 LONELY PLANET PHRASEBOOK & DICTIONARY: BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESe Paperback

9781780974712 THE OFFICIAL 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL FACT FILE

By KEIR RADNEDGE Hardcover 9781742200606 LONELY PLANET: BRAZIL Paperback

9781780973999 BRAZIL FUTEBOL

By KEIR RADNEDGE Paperback 9781845336615 BRAZILIAN FOOD

By THIAGO CASTANHO Hardcover 9781847960528 BRAZIL

By REGIS ST. LOUIS Hardcover

9780224091626 Sports Gene

By David Epstein Trade Paperback

9780451468444 Why Soccer Matters

By Pele Hardcover

9781848316812 NEYMAR: THE MAKING OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST NEW NUMBER 10

By LUCA CAIOLI Paperback

9780500517338 NEW BRAZILIAN HOUSE Hardback

9781783120345 THE OFFICAL 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL KIDS’ HANDBOOK Paperback

9780723271208 KICKING A BALL Paperback

9780753471678 THE KINGFISHER SOCCER ENCYCLOPEDIA Hardcover

9780847841677 LEO MESSI: FOTOGRAFIE DI DOMENICO DOLCE Hardback

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9780147513731 THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (MOVIE TIE-IN)

By JOHN GREEN Paperback

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten. If you enjoy young adult books, full of witty humour and heartbreaking events, this book is perfect for you. Expect to laugh, cry and smile throughout this masterpiece.

9781444728958 THE THEODORE BOONE #4: THE ACTIVIST

By JOHN GRISHAM Paperback

Theodore Boone is back, and he’s facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself and those he loves. But even face-to-face with danger, Theodore Boone will do whatever it takes to stand up for what’s right.

9781423184898 BABY EINSTEIN 100 FIRST WORDS LIFT-THE-FLAP Hardback

9781450868211 LITTLE POP UP SONG BOOK: ERIC CARLE Hardback

9781783410422 PLAY AND LEARN WITH WALLACE (5 WIPE CLEAN WORKBOOKS) Paperback

9781935800835 PRE-ALGEBRA WORKBOOK I Paperback

9782764324028 MY BUSY BOOK: DISNEY SOFIA THE FIRST Hardback

9781405273411 GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE

By ANDREW SMITH Paperback

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From master event planner and floral couturier -Preston Bailey comes a new book celebrating the latest ideas in floral design, from centerpieces to environments. He takes the reader on an exploration of the meaning and importance of flowers, which are undeniably the key element of his parties. Taking a dozen of his most recent events, Preston walks the reader through his inspiration and process, demonstrating how flowers can create a unique event infused with personality.

9781608873142 GAME OF THRONES POP-UP: A POP-UP GUIDE TO WESTEROS

By MICHAEL KOMARCK Hardback

Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros features five stunning spreads that fold out to create a remarkable pop-up map of Westeros, as well as numerous mini-pops that bring to life iconic elements of the show, such as direwolves, White Walkers, giants, and dragons. All the pops are accompanied by insightful text that relays the rich history of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond, forming a dynamic reference guide to the world of Game of Thrones.

9781626860513 THE ULTIMATE JUICES AND SMOOTHIES ENCYCLOPEDIA

By IDRINK.COM Hardback

9780761180326 ONE SMALL STEP CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE: THE KAIZEN WAY

By ROBERT MAURER Paperback

9781594746758 HAUTE DOGS: RECIPES FOR DELICIOUS HOT DOGS, BUNS, AND CONDIMENTS

By RUSSELL VAN KRAAYENBERG Hardback

9781409339847 COOL CARS

By QUENTIN WILLSON Paperback

9780761179887 IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL IT'S DONE

By KATHRYN PETRAS Hardback

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9780847842469 PRESTON BAILEY: DESIGNING WITH FLOWERS

By PRESTON BAILEY Hardback

9781465419231 WWE 50

By DORLING KINDERSELY Hardback

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9780552169592 INFERNO

By DAN BROWN Paperback

'Seek and ye shall find’ are what symbologist Robert Langdon awakens to in a hospital bed with no recollection of where he is, how he got there, or of a macabre object in his belongings.

He and young doctor Brooks embark on a chase across Florence with only his knowledge of hidden passageways and ancient secrets to escape their pursuers. Guided by only a few lines from Dante's dark The Inferno they must decipher codes inside Renaissance artefacts to save the world. Set against a literary-classic-inspired landscape, Inferno is Dan Brown's most compelling and thought-provoking novel yet.

9781447260646 VICIOUS CIRCLE

By WILBUR SMITH Paperback

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9780099590347 SOLO

By WILLIAM BOYD Paperback

It is 1969 and James Bond is about to go solo, recklessly motivated by revenge. A seasoned veteran of the service, 007 is sent to single-handedly stop a civil war in the small West African nation of Zanzarim. Aided by a beautiful accomplice and hindered by the local militia, he undergoes a scarring experience which compels him to ignore M's orders in pursuit of his own brand of justice. Bond's renegade action leads him to Washington, D.C., where he discovers a web of geopolitical intrigue and witnesses fresh horrors. Even if Bond succeeds in exacting his revenge, a man with two faces will come to stalk his every waking moment.

9780755399659 THE BLOOD CROWS

By SIMON SCARROW Paperback

9781409129486 SAINTS OF THE SHADOW BIBLE

By IAN RANKIN Paperback

9780007481583 HOW TO FALL IN LOVE

By CECELIA AHERN Paperback

9781471132544 TATIANA

By MARTIN CRUZ SMITH Paperback

9780804171588 CRAZY RICH ASIANS

By KEVIN KWAN Paperback

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business & management

The only book you need to raise customer service to a worldclass level—from bestselling author and leadership guru Ken Blanchard Written as an entertaining customer-service “parable,” I Care—Do You? offers an easy-to-implement model based on the importance of caring for both internal and external customers. Ideal for both managers seeking to raise the level of their employees, as well as self-driven customer service professionals, this powerful guide combines practical advice with the rationale behind it to increase customer loyalty through sincere customer care.

9781846147890 THINK LIKE A FREAK

By LEVITT & DUBNER Paperback

The Freakonomics books have come to stand for challenging conventional wisdom; using data rather than emotion to answer questions. Now Levitt and Dubner have turned what they've learned into a readable and practical toolkit for thinking smarter, harder, and different - thinking, that is, like a Freak. Think Like a Freak offers rules like 'Put Your Moral Compass in Your Pocket,' 'The Upside of Quitting,' 'Just Because You're Great at Something Doesn't Mean You're Good at Everything,' and 'If You Have No Talent, Follow Levitt's Path to Success.

9780241004371 SHOW AND TELL: HOW everybody can MAKE EXTRAORDINARY PRESENTATIONS

By DAN ROAM Hardback

9780670923694 THE DEATH OF MONEY: THE COMING COLLAPSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY SYSTEM

By JAMES RICKARDS Paperback

9780804140836 ESSENTIALISM

By GREG MCKEOWN Trade Paperback

9781422171769 THE FIRST MILE: A LAUNCH MANUAL FOR GETTING GREAT IDEAS INTO THE MARKET

By SCOTT D. ANTHONY Hardback

9780241003633 FLASH BOYS

By MICHAEL LEWIS Hardback

9781118829424 THE SOFT EDGE: WHERE GREAT COMPANIES FIND LASTING SUCCESS

By RICH KARLGAARD Hardback

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9780071819046 Legendary service

By KEN BLANCHARD Hardback

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9786167339481 LOST KINGDOMS: HINDU-BUDDHIST SCULPTURE OF EARLY SOUTHEAST ASIA

By JOHN GUY Hardback

From the fifth to the eighth century, a series of kingdoms emerged in Southeast Asia whose rulers embraced Hinduism and Buddhism, two major religions received from India. Yet, until recently, little was known about these enigmatic early societies. LOST KINGDOMS, the first publication to use sculpture to explore this formative period of Southeast Asian history, is a groundbreaking scholarly contribution with more than 170 works in all. Spectacular photographs shot on location fill the pages, while texts by the most prominent scholars in the field address the key themes that unite many of the objects and provide important contextual background.

9780804842891 MINI THAI DICTIONARY: ENGLISH-THAI THAI-ENGLISH

By SCOT BARME Paperback

This is a completely up-to-date Thai mini dictionary. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Thailand or as a Thai language study reference Mini Thai Dictionary is an essential tool for speaking Thai. In addition to being an excellent English to Thai dictionary and Thai to English dictionary this mini dictionary contains important notes on the Thai language, Thai grammar and Thai pronunciation. All Thai words are written in English as well as Thai script so that in the case of difficulties the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

9786167800264 THAILAND SMALL HOTELS: KRABI, TRANG, SATUN Paperback

9788361155164 BURMA: A GOLDEN TEAR Hardback

9789814361026 A HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

By ARTHUR COTTERELL Paperback

9781742202976 LONELY PLANET: CANADA (12TH ED.)

By ET.AL. ZIMMERMAN Paperback

9789814516525 THE LITTLE THAI COOKBOOK Paperback

9781438073989 BARRON'S ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR THE IELTS WITH CD (2ND ED.)

By DR.LIN LOUGHEED Paperback with CD

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DEAR LEADER is a devastating account of North Korean life by a former Party insider describing how this totalitarian state is actually run. A cadre in Section 5 (Literature), Division 19 (Poetry) of Office 101, Jang Jin-sung was personally endorsed

by Kim Jong-il for his poem glorifying the Kim dynasty and State and anointed a Poet Laureate. Enjoying a privileged position, Mr. Jang received food provisions, a travel pass and access to strictly censored South Korean material. DEAR LEADER exposes a never-before-seen side of North Korea and is also the story of an escape to freedom.

9780307476418 LAWRENCE IN ARABIA: WAR, DECEIT, IMPERIAL FOLLY AND THE MAKING OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST

By SCOTT ANDERSON Trade Paperback

9780141031453 CHINA'S WAR WITH JAPAN, 1937-1945: THE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL

By RANA MITTER Trade Paperback

9781781252963 WAR: WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?

By IAN MORRIS Trade Paperback

9781846044496 THE AUTISTIC BRAIN

By TEMPLE GRANDIN Trade Paperback

It’s estimated that one in almost a hundred people are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum but there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research. In this fascinating and highly readable winner of Goodreads choice awards 2013 'best non fiction,’ Temple Grandin offers her own autistic experience alongside remarkable new autistic brain discoveries. She highlights long-ignored sensory problems and the need to treat autism symptom by symptom. Most exciting of all, she argues that raising and educating autistic children should focus less on their weaknesses and more on fostering their unique contributions.

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9781846044205 DEAR LEADER

By JANG JIN-SUNG Trade Paperback

9780143125341 Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

By Phil Jackson Trade Paperback

9780345526922 THE BORGIAS: THE HIDDEN HISTORY

By MEYER, G.J. Trade Paperback

9780007544189 Your Personal Horoscope 2015: Month-By-Month Forecasts For Every Sign

By Joseph Polansky Paperback

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There is no limit to when or how you can pamper yourself or others so why not do so with these exquisite, exotic and artsy items!

New Kirikane Journal Collection

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Perhaps as your sipping a cup of coffee or commuting to your next appointment you may find yourself compelled to immortalize your thoughts or chronicle your activities. Wouldn’t it be superb to have within your reach a writing journal? I suggest Paperblanks products.

With past designs all promising a connection to centuries of world art and culture like French textile design, Persian Safavid binding art and India’s Gujurat traditional embroidery, Paperblanks has done it again with its new Kirikane Journal Collection.

Available in two formats, Midi at 630 baht and Mini at 520 baht, these journals are based on the work of contemporary Japanese artist and Kirakane revivalist Savoko Eir and consist of four designs each inspired by the 11th century Buddhist decorative technique of Kirakane. This particular Paperblanks collection beautifully upholds the company’s reputation for celebrating human artistry and craft and is sure to offer the ultimate writing experience.

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Looking for a Thai souvenir? Grab a Ramakian postcard.

Based on the Ramakian story from Thai literature in the Ayutthaya period, it features the classic “Good conquers evil” philosophy that’s also believed to reflect the political ideology of the divine king in Ramakian, Praram. Praram is one of the avatars of god Vishnu who came to earth to save mankind. This is the reason why the Thai people are loyal to the monarchy.

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Postcard Cube has combined Thai literature into this fun and also culturally enriching souvenir. The characters can be folded into miniature statues symbolizing their characters’ traits of leadership, kindness, honesty and eternal love. So, when you present Postcard Cube to your loved ones, not only will it bring joy to their hearts, but the memory and the experience of this gift will remain with them indefinitely.

Himmapan Postcard & Cut-out Statue Did you know that elephants are a sacred symbol of royal power in Thailand? In the olden days, when special ones are discovered, they would be offered to the King.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could actually get one of your own? Well now you can! And you can even honor special people in your lives by giving them this little piece of Thailand in a postcard.

Postcard Cube has recently introduced “Himmapan Postcard & Cut-out Statue”, a set of eco design postcards that can be easily cut and folded into little elephant statues that you can send to any part of the world all the way from Thailand! Made from recycled material, They come in four different elephant designs with adorable vibrant colors that your loved ones are sure to love, bringing their recipients felicity, tenacity, longevity and prosperity.

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