Singapore. NUS Press. 2015. Translated by Frank Palmos. Map, xviii + 204pp, paperback. "Written by a 24-year-old Indonesian medical student turned military commander named Suhario Padmodiwiryo, or 'Hario Kecik', Revolution in the City of Heroes is an evocative first-hand account of a popular uprising. The book vividly portrays the chaotic..... More
Tokyo. Tuttle. 2019. Profuse colour illustrations, 47pp. Hardback in dustjacket. "My First Book of Haiku introduces children to inspirational works of poetry and art that speak of our connection to the natural world, and of their own ability to see an entire universe in the tiniest parts of it. It..... More
Singapore. NUS Press. 2014. New Edition. Maps, black and white photographic illustrations, xxv + 301pp, appendix, bibliography, index, paperback. Upper corner slightly bumped. "In northern Sumatra, as in Malaya, colonial rule embraced an extravagant array of sultans, rajas, datuks and uleebalangs. In Malaya the traditional Malay elite served as a...... More
Kew. Kew Publishing. 2021. Profuse colour illustrations, 95pp, index. Hardback. "This stunning series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from individual plant groups or collections, and this new title showcases Japanese plants, from chrysanthemums, to..... More
Kew. Kew Publishing. 2021. Profuse colour illustrations, 96pp, index. Hardback. "This stunning series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from individual plant groups or collections, and in this pocketbook a selection of plants are showcased..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2022. Profuse colour illustrations, 47pp. Hardback in dustjacket. "Thai Celebrations showcases the rich culture and colorful festivals of the Thai people. The charming illustrations and engaging text bring to life the incredible pageantry and symbolism of Thailand's many traditional celebrations - from family anniversaries to national holidays -..... More
London. Vintage. 2022. Paperback. "Mehar, a young bride in rural Punjab, is trying to discover the identity of her new husband. It is 1929, and she and her sisters-in-law - married to three brothers in a single ceremony - spend their days hard at work on the family farm, sequestered..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2021. Colour and profuse black & white illustrations, 176pp. Paperback. "Paint the classic subjects that inspired ancient Chinese masters. This book introduces the venerable art of painting with ink on rice paper using traditional techniques developed over a thousand years ago. It is ideal for a beginner hoping..... More
London. Penguin. 2022. 355pp. Paperback. "It is 1974 on the island of Cyprus. Two teenagers, from opposite sides of a divided land, meet at a tavern in the city they both call home. The tavern is the only place that Kostas, who is Greek and Christian, and Defne, who is..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. Profuse colour illustrations, 30pp. Hardback. "My First Book of Hindi Words introduces children to the Hindi language in a fun and entertaining way. The familiar framework of an alphabet rhyming book invites kid to experience words in Hindi with rhymes in English. Young readers will get glimpses of..... More
London. Vintage. 2022. 242pp. Paperback. "On the train from Karachi, as dusk begins to fall, Fahad's dreams of his summer in London are fading. He is headed to Abad, the family's feudal estate, where his father intends to toughen up his sensitive boy, to teach him about power, duty, family..... More
Singapore. NUS Press. 2019. 2 illustrations, xxxi + 108pp. Paperback. "A New Sun Rises Over the Old Land traces the story of Sam, a young man who leaves the countryside for the capital after the death of his parents. Once there he is exposed to the hardships and injustice of..... More
United Kingdom: Granta. 2017. Photographic illustrations, notes, 473pp. Paperback. "In Canada in 1991, ten-year-old Marie and her mother invite a guest into their home: a young woman who has fled China in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square protests. Her name is Ai-Ming. As her relationship with Marie deepens, Ai-Ming..... More
Singapore. NUS Press. 2016. 82 colour illustrations, xiii + 302pp, notes, bibliography, index, hardback in dustjacket. "British artists and commentators in the late 18th and early 19th century encoded the twin aspirations of progress and power in images and descriptions of Southeast Asia's ruined Hindu and Buddhist candis, pagodas, wats..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2020. 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Full-color photograph. Measures 73.7 x 50.8cm. "Pura Ulun Danu Temple is one of Bali's holiest sites - located in Lake Bratan, a volcanic crater lake high up in the Central Highlands of Bali. It is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of the..... More
Singapore. NUS Press, 2020. Black and white illustrations in text, viii + 300pp, index. Hardback in dustjacket. "Wang Gungwu's account of his university education in Singapore and the UK, and the early years of his career as an academic in Malaysia capture the excitement, the ambition and the choices of..... More
Singapore. NUS Press. 2018. Black and white photographic photographic illustrations, 219pp, index, hardback in dustjacket. ""As someone who has studied history for much of my life, I have found the past fascinating. But it has always been some grand and even intimidating universe that I wanted to unpick and explain..... More
Singapore. NUS Press. 2016. 200 black and white illustrations, 522pp, notes, bibliography, index, hardback in dustjacket. "Photography in Southeast Asia: A Survey is a comprehensive attempt to map the emergence and trajectories of photographic practices in Southeast Asia. The narrative begins in the colonial era, at the point when the..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2022. Profuse colour photographic illustrations, 112pp, index. Hardback in dustjacket. "Enjoy healthy and delicious Japanese pickles with the help of a leading Japanese food expert! Homemade Japanese pickles are incredibly tasty and easy to make, and have numerous gut health and digestion benefits. This amazing book shows you..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2019. Profuse colour photographic illustrations, 128pp. Hardback in dustjacket. "Izakaya cooking is all about enjoying hearty and flavorful Japanese food with drinks and friends at your local hole-in-the-wall hangout. Similar to tapas or pub food, izakaya fare ranges from tasty bar snacks to substantial salads, stews, grilled meats..... More