Reading Time: Living with Art (Sep - Oct 2010)

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MINI SHOPAHOLIC By SOPHIE KINSELLA Bt.595 9780593059807

FIELD GUIDE TO THE REPTILES OF THAILAND & SOUTH-EAST ASIA By INDRANEIL DAS Bt.1,495 9781847738431

WORTH DYING FOR By LEE CHILD Bt.595 9780593065679

ASIA HOME: INSPIRATIONAL DESIGN IDEAS By MICHAEL FREEMAN Bt.950 9780804839839

MARKETING IN THE MOMENT: THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO USING WEB 3.0 MARKETING TO REACH YOUR CUSTOMERS FIRST By MICHAEL TASNER Bt.950 9780137081097

LOGOLOUNGE 6 By CATHARINE FISHEL Bt.1,595 9781592536184

THE GRAND DESIGN By Stephen Hawking & Leonard Mlodinow Bt.650 9780593058305

LEGO BRICKMASTER: STAR WARS Bt.850 9781405356220

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2011 Bt.895 9781904994572

THE SOUNDS OF STAR WARS By J.W. RINZLER, Bt.1,950 9780811875462

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NEW ASIAN INTERIORS

By MASSIMO LISTRI Bt.1,295 9780500515464

This book showcases nearly forty of the most beautiful homes in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Java, Burma, Indonesia, Singapore and Bali, all captured through the lens of the exceptional architecture and interiors photographer Massimo Listri. From the sumptuous decoration of the Ming dynasty to the simplicity of feng shui design; but whatever their style, wherever their location, all the featured houses have a distinctive air of visual excitement and vibrancy.

THE SCANDINAVIAN HOME: A STYLE SOURCEBOOK By BOLANDER & MACLSAAC Bt.1,150 9780500515440 The Scandinavian Home is the first book devoted to the signature features of Scandinavian design past and present.

LIVING MODERN: THE SOURCEBOOK OF CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS By RICHARD POWERS Bt.1,195 9780500515259 Living Modern is the ultimate interiors sourcebook for stylish, design-conscious contemporary living. The book includes also a comprehensive index of designers and architects.

AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNERS AT HOME Bt.RIMA SUQI Bt.2,150 9782759404711 CFDA Designers at Home offers an intimate look into the private quarters of over 100 members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and offers a stunning photographic tour of the domestic side of fashion. : AVAILABLE SOON

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GRAPHIC X SPACE By VIVAN LEI Bt.1,450 9784903233659 GRAPHIC X SPACE demonstrates the relation between graphics and space at the aspect of graphic design, interior design and architecture design. Bold and pioneering works are included into the book with the collection of the most outstanding works from global design concepts.

RETAIL SPACES: FOOD MARKETS, SUPERMARKETS AND SPECIALTY SHOPS By MARTIN PEGLER Bt.1,595 9780982612811 This is an up and coming area of retail space design. This volume features the best food-related display spaces.

COLLECTION: PREFAB HOUSES By MICHELLE GALINDO Bt.2,850 9783037680667 This title showcases the work of architects and builders who are striving to bring design and production concepts together to embrace modernist ideals and deliver affordable edgy designs.

M3: 360 MODERN ARCHITECTURE III Bt.2,595 9784903233642 This is the third series of M3 360’ Modern Architecture. With global views, this book presents more than 100 creative and cutting-edge projects, showcasing diverse styles and different trends of the world architectural design including the collection of works from China, Hong Kong, Austria, Mexico, Germany, France, Japan, the US, Australia and other regions.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DETAIL IN CONTEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE By VIRGINIA MCLEOD Bt.2,200 9781856696920 This comprehensive reference work contains scale drawings of every type of detailing used in contemporary residential architecture. Each section contains at least 50 drawings drawn to a set range of scales with detailed keys explaining construction and material. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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ARTS, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

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GRAPHIC: INSIDE THE SKETCHBOOKS OF THE WORLD’S GREAT GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

By STEVEN HELLER Bt.1,195 9780500288849

In this new book from one of the great authorities on graphic design, some 100 of the worlds leading graphic designers open up their private sketchbooks, giving the reader an unparalleled insight into their creative development, design philosophies and visual influences. Samples range from typographical explorations to fully fledged illustration ideas, from scrappy scribbles and eccentric handwriting to photographic collages.

A NEW KILO OF KESSELSKRAMER Bt.2,195 9784894448605 A new kilo of KesselsKramer collects five years of work from communications agency KesselsKramer. A new kilo of KesselsKramer is the followup to 2 kilo of KesselsKramer, a brick-like tome that covered every piece of work produced by willful Dutch communications agency KesselsKramer.

CREATIVE STRATEGIES: IDEA MANAGEMENT FOR MARKETING, ADVERTISING, MEDIA AND DESIGN By MARIO PRICKEN Bt.1,595 9780500515402 This invaluable sourcebook showcases 230 amazing ad campaigns from all over the world. Mario Pricken identifies the keys to their success and demonstrates how brilliant ideas can be used to forge more fruitful relationships between creatives and clients.

100 MASTERPIECES IN DETAIL (30 YEARS OF TASCHEN) By RAINER & ROSE-MARIE HAGEN Bt.1,895 9783836515498 Guiding our eye to revealing details, they also shed fascinating light on fashions and lifestyles, loves and intrigues, politics and people, and transform our encounter with art into exciting adventure. Vol. 1: From Antiquity to the Renaissance. Vol. 2: From Rembrandt to Rivera.

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S MIND By MICHAEL FREEMAN Bt.850 9781905814978 In The Photographers Eye, Michael Freeman analysed the art of photographic composition of subjects. He also looks at what makes a photograph great and explores the ways that top photographers achieve this goal time and time again.

AZUELOS JEWELS: JEWELLERY DESIGN FROM 1920 By KIM SUNG-HEE Bt.2,395 9788857204697 A beautifully illustrated book traces the history of AZUELOS, the premier Moroccan jewellery house, beginnng in 1920 when Isaac Azuelos began making fine diamond jewellery in the capital of Morocco. Moroccan culture lovers will appreciate this broad monograph and never-published-before collection.

FASHION BOX: THE IMMORTAL ICONS OF STYLE By ANTONIO MANCINELLI Bt.895 9780500515525 Fashion Box is a stylish collection of 16 classic fashion items, as worn by the icons who made them famous. Each of the 16 key pieces has its own chapter, introduced by a text from fashion writer Antonio Mancinelli and packed with unforgettable images.

PATTERN MAGIC By TOMOKO NAKAMICHI Bt.895 9781856697057 Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, geometric shapes and the street, this book harnesses the joy of making and sculpting clothes. It takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.

THE BOOT By BRADLEY QUINN Bt.1,295 9781856696630 The Boot is an elegant showcase of cutting-edge boots from around the world. It explores the obsession, the fetish and the fashions, details of materials, craft techniques, heel and toe styles, embroidery, beading and embellishment. The Boot promises to be the first history of boots ever published. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

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MACRO WIKINOMICS: REBOOTING BUSINESS AND THE WORLD

By TAPSCOTT & WILLIAMS Bt.650 9781848877207

In Wikinomics, Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams showed how the internet is changing the way the very smartest business managers think about structures and strategies in the 21st century. Now, in MacroWikinomics, they demonstrate how this revolution in thinking is spreading outwards to other sectors - from education and scientific institutions, to entertainment and media, to government and democracy. MacroWikinomics is a groundbreaking and definitive look at achieving success for a new century, a new media, a new generation and a new economy.

THE TRUTH ABOUT LEADERSHIP By KOUZES & POSNER Bt.695 9780470633540 A fresh look at what it means to lead from two of the biggest names in leadership In these turbulent times, when the very foundations of organizations and societies are shaken, leaders need to move beyond pessimistic predictions, trendy fads, and simplistic solutions. They also must know, the questions they must be prepared to answer, and the realworld issues they will likely face. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

CHINAMERICA By HANDEL JONES Bt.1,100 9780071742429

LEARN LIKE A LEADER By GOLDSMITH, ET. AL. Bt.650 9781857885576

In Chinamerica, Handel Jones, a pioneer in creating Sino-American business partnerships, and one of the leading experts on China’s industrial and economic emergence, demonstrates that the wave of the future is cooperation between the two titans, not conflict-and how America will benefit from increased economic engagement and competition with China.

These remarkable stories form the basis of Learn Like a Leader, a close look at why some people are able to grow in their careers, overcome setbacks and soar to the top, whereas others never fully reach their potential. The book offers powerful lessons reflecting key learning moments in the lives and careers of each of the contributors. Learn Like a Leader portrays the power of storytelling in teaching, training and mentoring. W W W.ASIABOOKS.COM

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LEISURE & LIFESTYLE

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THE POWER

By RHONDA BYRNE Bt.650 9780857201706 You are meant to have an amazing life! This is the handbook to the greatest power in the universe. Every discovery, invention, and human creation comes from The Power. Perfect health, incredible relationships, a career you love, a life filled with happiness, and the money you need to be, do, and have everything you want, all come from The Power. The life of your dreams has always been closer to you than you realized, because The Power - to have everything good in your life - is inside you. To create anything, to change anything, all it takes is just one thing...THE POWER.

2011 HUGH JOHNSON’S POCKET WINE BOOK By HUGH JOHNSON Bt.595 9781845335670 The original and best, “Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book” is the ultimate compact guide. Now in its 34th edition, it is the UK’s number one wine book appealing to winelovers and professionals alike. It is the key reference for enthusiasts, investors and collectors.

NINA GARCIA’S LOOK BOOK: WHAT TO WEAR FOR EVERY OCCASION By NINA GARCIA Bt.750 9781401341473 From Nina Garcia, fashion director of Marie Claire and star judge of the hit reality series Project Runway, comes an accessible and classy illustrated guide to what to wear for every occasion (first date, job interview, friend’s. The Look Book will offer easy-to-read, expert guidance for building the perfect look.

GUN DIGEST 2011 (65TH ED.) By DAN SBIDELER Bt.1,095 9781440213373 The definitive resource for firearms enthusiasts, “Gun Digest 2011” is the firearm industry’s answer to an annual report to customers. Contributing editors provide annual reports of new product news in the major firearms categories. The illustrated arms and accessory catalogue, updated each year, carries the latest listings, specifications and prices. : AVAILABLE SOON

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Children’s Book

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THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS #1: THE LOST HERO

By RICK RIORDAN Bt.450 9780141334011

An incredible, brand-new spin-off series from the best-selling creator of Percy Jackson. CAMP HALF-BLOOD is the only place for children of the Olympian gods to live. But Camp Half-Blood’s latest recruits – Jason, Piper and Leo – haven’t been brought here for fun. Hera, Queen of the Gods, has been imprisoned. They are the chosen ones to save her from great evil – with only four days to complete their quest. Percy Jackson is missing. The second great prophecy has begun. But the half-bloods have no idea how many enemies they’ve awakened. This is then a war they cannot win!

THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PRISONER S DILEMMA, By TRENTON LEE STEWART Bt.225 9780316045506 Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other.

RECKLESS By CORNELIA FUNKE Bt.325 9780316127066

TORMENT By LAUREN KATE Bt.450 9780385618090

Cornelia Funke, the author of the Inkword Trilogy, introduces a thrilling adventure filled with danger, mystery and magic - with fairy tales and legends re-magined as never before.

A sensational return for fallen angel Daniel and his mortal love, Lucinda, in this fabulous sequel to Fallen.

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Moshi Moshi Kawaii Where Is Strawberry Princess Moshi Bt.295 9781406325850 Strawberry Moshi wants to go to the ball but she needs to find the right costume to dress up as Princess Strawberry Moshi. She’ll need some help from you in finding the right costume to wear, getting there, and finding her Prince Moshi. With so many things to do, there is endless fun in Moshi Town!

RECORD-A-BOOK: PRINCESS DREAMS Bt.750 9780794421205 Princess Dreams features the classic Disney Princess stories and comes with an easy-to-use recording device and speaker. With this unique 32-page recordable storybook, a parent can be there for that special “read-to-me” time –from anywhere!

WHAT’S THAT NOISE, SPOT!: A BIG NOISY WORD BOOK By ERIC HILL Bt.595 9780723265368 In this large-format 18-button sound book, children can press the buttons to make the sound effects for each location Spot visits. Words are labelled to encourage young children to identify familiar objects and begin to explore the world.

SIMPLE FIRST SOUND: NOISY ZOO Bt.325 9781849152730 With four animal sounds and simple first words, children will love to look at the photographs on the pages, then press the buttons to match the sound to the picture.

LEGO BRICKMASTER: ATLANTIS Bt.850 9781405356213 Children will enjoy this book complete with 140 fantastic LEGO bricks and 2 mini-figures which make 13 models. A perfect LEGO kit promising hours of playtime for your child.

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FICTION

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OUR KIND OF TRAITOR

By John le Carré Bt.650 9780670919024

Britain is in the depths of recession. A left-leaning young Oxford academic and his barrister girlfriend take an off-peak holiday on the Caribbean island of Antigua. By seeming chance they bump into a Russian millionaire called Dima who owns a peninsula and a diamond-encrusted gold watch. He also has a tattoo on his right thumb. What else he wants propels the young lovers on a tortuous journey through Paris to a safe house in the Swiss Alps, to the murkiest cloisters of the City of London and its unholy alliance with Britain’s Intelligence Establishment.

AND THEREBY HANGS A TALE By JEFFREY ARCHER Bt.350 9780330520607

61 HOURS By LEE CHILD Bt.325 9780553818130

THE FIVE GREATEST WARRIORS By MATTHEW REILLY Bt.350 9781409103110

Taking inspiration from his favorite short story writers - F. Scott Fitzgerald, Maupassant, H. H. Munro, W. Somerset Maugham and O. Henry - Jeffrey Archer has written five bestselling collections over the years and Macmillan are proud to announce the publication of a sixth volume of stories.

Icy winter in South Dakota. A small town is threatened by sinister forces. One brave woman is standing up for justice. If she’s going to live to testify, she’ll need help from a man like Reacher. Because there’s a killer coming for her. Hour number zero. Has Reacher finally met his match? He doesn’t want to put the world to rights. He just doesn’t like people who put it to wrongs.

With the end of the world fast approaching, Jack West Jnr must rebuild the final pieces of the fabled, ancient ‘Machine’ - the only thing that can prevent global catastrophe. But he is out of clues, out of leads ...until he is presented with an ancient text about five unnamed warriors, great historical figures who were all in some way connected to the mysterious Machine. : AVAILABLE SOON

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NON - FICTION

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Life

By Keith Richards, James Fox Bt.895 9780316034388 With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rock and roll life. Now, at last, the man himself tells us the story of life in the crossfire hurricane. And what a life! The book is written in a voice that is uniquely and intimately his own, with the disarming honesty that has always been his trademark, Keith Richard brings us the essential life story of our times.

THE TIGER: A TRUE STORY OF VENGEANCE AND SURVIVAL By JOHN VAILLANT Bt.550 9780340962572

A WARRIOR’S LIFE: A BOIGRAPHY OF PAULO COELHO By FERNANDO MORAIS Bt.395 9780007281398

Yuri Trush was called to investigate an attack by a Siberian tiger in December 1997. What he found was unlike anything he`d ever encountered. Nothing remained of the victim but stumps of bone protruding from his boots. Even more chilling was the evidence that this attack had been carefully orchestrated.

By the first ever official biography of Paulo Coelho, you will see an in-depth look at his life and work, and what makes him the muchloved author he is today. Paulo’s first official biographer, Fernando Morais, weaves together the strands of Paulo’s life, revealing the man behind the world-famous writer.

TO SAVE A PEOPLE By ALEX KERSHAW Bt.650 9780091931292 New York Times bestselling author Alex Kershaw is writing the first full biography of one of the most remarkable men to have outwitted Hitler - Raoul Wallenberg, the young Swedish diplomat who almost single-handedly saved the lives of countless Hungarian Jews, at unimaginable risk and great cost to himself.

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LIBRARY FOR KIDS

As the founder of the Asia Books Library for Kids project, Asia Books Co., Ltd. would like to thank all customers for their interests in our ‘U Give & U Get’ campaign with the aim of encouraging the customers to give back to society by donating English books to needy libraries and you are more than welcome to make your contribution at Asia Books, Bookazine and Book Outlet.. Asia Books Co., Ltd. would like to bring to your attention our “U Give & U Get” project which has been continuously conducted to fulfill the dream of needy children in rural areas to have access to English books. Customers can donate English books at Asia Books, Bookazine and Book Outlet and this month we delivered 729 books to Sai Thammachan School and also 636 books to AmornYart Samakom School, totally worth 307,500 Baht both located in Ratchaburi Province. We, ASIA BOOKS, BOOKAZINE and BOOK OUTLET, are truly glad to serve as “THE DESTINATION FOR YOUR BOOK DONATION”.

The Asia Books Library for Kids project was first initiate by Asia Books Co.,Ltd. and the main purpose of this project is to donate English language books to needy libraries in school, universities and organizations in Bangkok and other provinces to help Thai children and young children cultivate an interest in reading and realize the importance of reading, especially English language books.


THAILAND & SOUTHEAST ASIA

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ANCIENT THAILAND: HISTORY AND TREASURES OF AN ANCIENT CIVILIZATION

By NICOLETTA CELLI Bt.1,295 9788854404076

This volume explores the ancient and various origins of this country’s modern identity. The Thai identity is the result of an extraordinary process of integration, clashes and selection of different cultural traditions, an expression of the various civilizations that inhabited the same area over time. This book illuminates the fascinating route to modern Thailand through the most up-todate historical studies and reconstruction based on archeological and artistic testimonies.

RIRKRIT TIRAVANIJA: COOK BOOK Bt.1,195 9786167339061

VIETNAMESE BIBLE By ANON Bt.595 9780143202974

Born in Buenos Aires in 1961, contemporary artist Rirkrit Tiravanija resides in New York, Berlin and Chiang Mai, Thailand. His installations often take the form of stages or rooms for sharing meals, cooking, reading or playing music; architecture or structures for living and socialising are a core element in his work.

Vietnamese Bible includes more than 130 easy, authentic recipes. As well as appetisers, salads, soups, mains and desserts, there are recipes for rich stocks and accompaniments and pickled vegetables. There are dishes to suit every taste and occasion, from impressing your friends with the perfect rice paper rolls, to feeding your family with the hearty and ubiquitous pho.

CULTURESHOCK! LAOS: A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE By ROBERT COOPER Bt.695 9780761458715 The book points you on the right path to appreciate the culture and customs of Laos. Discover the impact of its five immediate neighbours on the land and see how Loas’ wartime history and the time spent as a French protectorate in the late 19th century have influenced the people’s way of life.

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