China Books

Describes 30 trades, professions, occupations, from diviner to match-maker, to opium smoker. Readable text, numerous exquisite drawings. (For this item please quote stock ID 5989) ISBN: 9789971490768

Fate and Fortune, Life and Luck, Death and Destiny - intriguing subjects that have never failed to fascinate man - were also subjects for serious study in Chinese metaphysics and philosophy. Almost everyone has heard of feng-shui, the Chinese art of placement, and the I Ching, the Book of Changes, because of their growing popularity in the West. This book attempts to unravel the mystery of feng-shui and explain many of the principles and techniques involved, clearly and comprehensively. (For this item please quote stock ID 10061) ISBN: 9781856460262

The Costume of China is a delightful and picturesque representation of the dress and manners of early 19th century China. In this fascinating work on Chinese culture, we are treated to a collage of people and activities: court ladies, soldiers and mourners, lantern-sellers, watermen and sedan-bearers. With the help of 50 subtly coloured illustrations, William Alexander portrays the commodious and graceful Chinese apparel, combining all the purpose of warmth, beauty and ease. William Alexander was a draughtsman attached to the British Embassy to the Emperor in 1793 (For this item please quote stock ID 16976) ISBN: 9789971491635

The Golden Lotus, which Pearl S. Buck has called the 'greatest novel of physical love which China has produced', was first published in England in 1939. This current edition is a reprint of that complete and unexpurgated translation. The Golden Lotus, also known as Jin Ping Mei, describes how Ximen acquired a fortune by dishonest means, and how his wife and concubines compete for his attentions. The author shows penetrating insight into the life of his time (circa 1590-1620), and the book contains numerous descriptive details about daily life, lively dialogue, and vivid images. Like The Carnal Prayer Mat, The Golden Lotus continues to be on the banned list in the PRC as 'it contains certain pornographic paragraphs, many of which do not seem necessary for the manifestation of the theme'. (For this item please quote stock ID 6703) ISBN: 9789971492571

Amongst the gods in the Chinese pantheon, the God of Wealth is his various manifestations occupies a special place in the hearts of people. His images and portraits are found in every home and business establishment. He is venerated and worshipped by Chinese everywhere. To his devotees, he is the 'Wealth-Augmenting, Fortune-Increasing God of Money', and the 'Valuable-Getting God of Wealth': he is the god that will hear and answer their wishes and prayers. In this book, Professor Basil M. Alexeiev, with the help of colour-prints and woodcuts, traces the origins of the Chinese gods of wealth; explains the various symbols and acolytes seen in household icons; and discusses the significance and importance of the god of wealth in Chinese society. (For this item please quote stock ID 4056) ISBN: 9789971491840

J. Dyer Ball?s Things Chinese contains over 700 pages of informative and a comprehensive index. Originally published in 1903, it remains the definitive reference book in English on ?the Chinese in almost every aspect of the life and character?. Topics, which are arranged in alphabetical order, range from ?Abacus? to ?Zoology?. While some sections of the book present a vivid and accurate historical record of China and the Chinese in the early twentieth century, much of the book is still relevant today. This facsimile reprint of the original 1903 edition offers the reader not merely an interesting historical record, but also much that is informative and topical. (For this item please quote stock ID 4247) ISBN: 9789971491130

Reveals how many of the actions and expressions to which we give little thought have sprung from fear of the devil and the unknown. (For this item please quote stock ID 4662) ISBN: 9781871948943

A collection of quotations from Confucius, Mencius and others for the Gentleman (or Lady). 'A man has to overcome all pettiness before he can achieve greatness. He must decide what he should not do, and then he is able to concentrate on what he should do.' - Mencius (For this item please quote stock ID 5412) ISBN: 9789812180353

Outstanding stories designed for children have a funny way of becoming the favorites of adults as well. Gathered from age-old folk tales and legends, the stories in this book are rooted in the collective wisdom of their culture. They reach out to all of us, ready to tickle and to teach, to make us laugh while we also learn. (For this item please quote stock ID 6030) ISBN: 9781871948400

Born in poverty during the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius became a sage, scholar and teacher of great renown. The sayings in this book covers a wide range of topics reflecting the master?s diverse interests and areas of study. The reader can experience first-hand the wisdom and clarity of thought of perhaps the best-know philosopher of all time. (For this item please quote stock ID 6045) ISBN: 9789812180728

'... a certain man of the Tang dynasty, after drinking seven bowls of tea, experienced a stir of air under the armpits, and felt like flying to heaven.' In the above inimitable style, Arthur Cornaby strings together his twenty-four precious peach stones of stories, tales, legends and the like, picked up here and there along the highways and byways of central China between 1849-1867. This fascinating book about old China describes in vivid detail the initial Christian nature of the Taiping Rebellion and numerous historical and legendary characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 6085) ISBN: 9789971490669

A fascinating catalogue of customs, superstitions and rituals which have long held sway over Chinese social and family life. (For this item please quote stock ID 6530) ISBN: 9789812180384

Witty, humorous and delightful in themselves, the stories in this volume are also of historical interest. They illustrate the centuries-old popular literature of China and hold up, as it were, a mirror to the life of the people. Above all, they bring home to our consciousness the fact that human nature and feelings are much the same on the banks of the Yangtze as on the shores of the Thames, the Mississippi or the Murray. A facsimile reprint of the 1893 edition. (For this item please quote stock ID 6537) ISBN: 9789971491659

Broken Blossoms is a powerful and sweeping novel which traces the trials & tribulations of three generations of women. Their lives, their loves, their hopes, their dreams, caught up in the turbulent winds. A warm story of quiet strength, it is set against backdrops of the cultural mores of China and Singapore, World War II, and finally, culture conflict in Australia. Full of energy and rich in history, this book belongs to the rare genre of literary works about Asian heritage. (For this item please quote stock ID 8000) ISBN: 9789812180025

Diminutive 86-year old Professor Hsuing is an undisputed giant in his own right. His international reputation as a literary phenomenon came with the publication and performance of the much acclaimed play in English, Lady Precious Stream. It was staged in London from 1934 to 1936 and ran for 900 performances. (For this item please quote stock ID 8186) ISBN: 9789971490027

Most people who do not read or write Chinese can only puzzle over the black strokes and dots that flow from top to bottom, right to left on a piece of Chinese calligraphy. How can they begin to unravel the mysteries of this great and ancient art form that is such a vital expression of Chinese culture? A Chinese calligrapher and an American writer have combined their perspectives to unlock these mysteries in Behind the Brushstrokes. Using clear and concise English, the authors tell entertaining stories of the great Chinese masters and bring alive the history, theory, and practice of the art. (For this item please quote stock ID 8391) ISBN: 9789971492847

This is the story of a poor but brilliant man whose burning ambition of greatness in the over-organised, aristocratic society in which he lived was never realised. But his humiliations provoked thought, and though evoked wisdom. He became the wisest man of his time, a teacher who not only inspired his own times but also shaped the ages to come. Betty Kelen?s simply written and highly entertaining book gives a vivid and attractive picture of Confucius? personality. It also tells what he really said as it has come down to us from the ancient chroniclers of Chinese tradition. (For this item please quote stock ID 8786) ISBN: 9789971947484

This is the story of a great religious teacher and his long early battles: with the Jews, who played a tragic role in this Arab drama, with the world and its disbelief. This is the story of a family man who could weep over the death of a baby son, treat his child bride with understanding and tenderness, and 'laugh until his back teeth showed'. (For this item please quote stock ID 8787) ISBN: 9789971491178

Food has a cultural significance world-wide and we only have to think of well-known examples like hot cross buns, Easter eggs and Christmas turkeys to appreciate this fact. In the Chinese context we have the poh piah, mee koo and yun-tiao, for example. Symbolism in Chinese Food is an engrossing coverage of the origin and significance of popular Chinese food, especially those eaten during festive times. (For this item please quote stock ID 8922) ISBN: 9789971492489

An informative book on the evolution and present-day celebration of major Chinese festivals by ethnologist Marie-Luise Latsch. She describes the Dragon Boat, Pure Brightness and Mid-Autumn festivals as well as the numerous fascinating celebrations which culminate in the Spring Festival (the lunar new year) which has been celebrated continuously in China and Chinese communities all over the world for more than 4000 years. Making frequent reference to popular legends, the author points out the role played by traditional folk culture in people?s lives today. Chapters on the indigenous solar-lunar calendar and the festivals of China?s minorities provide a wealth of background material. (For this item please quote stock ID 9219) ISBN: 9789971947804

This is the first biography of a leader whose private life has, until now, been a closely guarded secret. But it is much more than an account of the life of Hun Sen - through his eyes it tells the story of the emergence from slaughter of an innocent people. This is essential reading for those who are intrigued and bewildered by the complex recent history of Cambodia and by the rapid rise of its new leader from obscurity to strongman status.The book reveals, for the first time, the inside story of Hun Sen?s escape from Pol Pot and defection to Vietnam in 1977, how he was imprisoned and interrogated by the Vietnamese, and how, after their initial refusal, he convinced them to assist him in raising and arming a rebel army to liberate Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge. The authors? conversations with Hun Sen, his wife Bun Rany, older brother Hun Neng, and other family members, provide rare glimpses into the private world of the strongman and help explain the evolution of the man. Through a detailed account of his childhood in rural Cambodia, they trace his days as a pagoda boy, his life as a teenage Khmer Rouge fighter, his rapid rise to battalion commander, and his disillusionment with Pol Pot?s policies which led to the starvation, torture, and killing 1.7 million people. Through lengthy and sometimes passionate conversations with Hun Sen and his wife, the authors have pieced together the story of their troubled romance during their early years as Khmer Rouge cadres, and how the high command tried to stop their marriage. (For this item please quote stock ID 10764) ISBN: 9789812180742

Passed on by word of mouth from generation to generation, these stories reflect the thoughts, feelings, values, experiences and aspirations of different peoples at different periods in history. They are the collective wealth and wisdom of the people. At the same time, each tale is an enchanting story in its own right and John Minford is to be commended for the sensitivity of his translation. (For this item please quote stock ID 10867) ISBN: 9789971947699

In essence, this is a survey of Singaporean geomantic theory and behaviour. (For this item please quote stock ID 11445) ISBN: 9789812180216

Wei Chi has won an enormous following of millions worldwide today. Players are fascinated by the infinite combinations of moves, myriad traps and unpredictable developments in this ancient Chinese game. This book guides the beginner through the first steps of the and different moves, explains strategies and formations, and analyses famous games by great masters. (For this item please quote stock ID 11721) ISBN: 9789812180155

More Strange Tales from Ancient China represents a further selection of short stories taken from Hubert Giles' translation of the 17th Century Chinese classic, Liao Chai Chih. Brimful with wondrous tales of magic and the supernatural, it offers readers an enthralling escape into the colourful world of ancient Chinese folklore. It is a companion volume to Strange Tales from Ancient China. (For this item please quote stock ID 11905) ISBN: 9789812180285

A comprehensive account of the laws and practices of the mysterious Hung-League, the Chinese counterpart of Freemasonry in the West. (For this item please quote stock ID 12363) ISBN: 9781856460491

Set in 13th Century China during the decadent, disordered and corrupt period of the Sung dynasty, it tells the story of 36 major and 72 minor characters who are referred to as either outlaws, brigands, bandits or robbers but who are regarded as heroes. It is generally believed that the heroes (and two heroines) in this story are a mixture of history and legend, fact and fiction, their characters and adventures embellished and modified by generations of storytellers. The tales existed at least a century before they were set down in writing and there were probably earlier recorded versions than this one which is usually attributed to Shih Nai?an. Variously called The 108 Heroes, The Outlaws of the Marsh, or All Men Are Brothers, this work is regarded as a classic of Chinese classical literature. (For this item please quote stock ID 12643) ISBN: 9781856460934

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Now listed as 'out of print' but a few copies remain available Was $27.50. NOW $15.00 (For this item please quote stock ID 12774) ISBN: 9789971490041

Will delight any nature lover or those interested in China. Contains lyrical passages on 'nature in all her variant mood.' (For this item please quote stock ID 12866) ISBN: 9781871948561

'According to the ancients, the truly great in warfare are those who not only win but win with such ease and ingenuity that their wisdom and courage often go unrecognised'. Over 2000 years have passed since the original book was compiled, yet the Art of War remains surprisingly full of sound, relevant thinking and instruction on traditional combat and warfare. (For this item please quote stock ID 13064) ISBN: 9789812180698

Sun Tzu on the Art of War, translated by the highly respected authority Lionel Giles, unravels the complexities of meaning found in the world's oldest military treatise. In examining the work step-by-step, Giles pays particular attention to the subtleties of the Chinese characters and the interpretations offered by centuries of informed commentators. Examples from both ancient and modern history bring alive the explanations and illustrate the remarkable timelessness of Sun Tzu's words. (For this item please quote stock ID 13068) ISBN: 9789812180704

The life story of Gautama Buddha is a sort of sacred drama - that of a person as well as a spirit. It has all the colour and mysticism of oriental folklore, and records the subtle determination of a man who had attained Enlightenment. Betty Kelen?s captivating book tells the story of Gautama Buddha simply and beautifully. His life blossoms like a lotus above the murky water, like a refreshing stream flowing through the dense and indifferent world. This book shows why the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha have become the inspiration of many Eastern civilisations. (For this item please quote stock ID 14508) ISBN: 9789812180247

Tales with a social and moral message. They are short, terse, satirical, often humorous, always delightful. (For this item please quote stock ID 15193) ISBN: 9789971947392

Originally published in 1938, this facsimile reprint is ideal to dip into and savour at leisure. The Dragon Book is a fascinating collection of *extracts from the writings of Chinese and Westerners on Chinese lore from the earliest time *poems translated from the Chinese by the editor *anecdotes and tales representing every period and every phase of life in China *a medley of information on medical lore, flowers and gardens, recipes for the epicure. (For this item please quote stock ID 15301) ISBN: 9789971491185

Set in Malaysia and Singapore, Gift From the Gods is an earthy novel dealing with the lives and values of three women from three generations of the same family: grandmother Tai Ku, adopted daughter Yoke-lin, and grand-daugher, Yenti. After giving birth to a ?worthless? girl, Yoke-lin is thrown out of the marital home and is forced to work as a dance hostess to support her daughter. She later becomes the mistress of a businessman who needs a son to claim his share of the family inheritance. To retain her hold on him, Yoke-lin seeks the help of the medium of the Eight Immortals. The climax of the story takes place on isolated Ping Shan, where Yoke-lin undergoes a rigorous ritual of seduction in order to conceive a coveted son and heir - her gift from the gods. Author Suchen Christine Lim has had several of her books published, including Ricebowl, The Amah, and two volumes of short stories. Gift From the Gods is a powerful, authentic novel. (For this item please quote stock ID 15309) ISBN: 9789971492229

In 70 days, Britain?s prestigious rule in Malaya and Singapore ended in humiliating defeat. Previous ?colonial masters? were herded into prisoner-of-war camps, and Britain?s benevolence was replaced by The Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere with its motto, ?Asia for the Asians.? Japan?s method of rule was a combination of incompetence, suppression, corruption and terror in vast contradiction to the brilliance of her military success. In three and a half years everything changed for the worse. When the ?Rising Sun? finally set in defeat, subjugated peoples were left with a legacy of impoverished turmoil, bitterness and racial unrest. The returning British were welcomed neither as conquering heroes nor returning masters. The blemish of defeat on the white man?s image had not been forgotten and had given birth to an merging fervour of Nationalism. (For this item please quote stock ID 15310) ISBN: 9789812180629

Revised & updated edition of Irian Jaya - The Timeless Domain Thirty years ago, in the remote Indonesian province of Irian Jaya-Papua, which forms the eastern half of New Guinea, tribal warfare was a way of life and headhunting had become far from unknown. Today, new immigrants and multinational mining and logging companies vie for a stake in the province. Twenty years from now, will anything remain of the traditional way of life, or will it have gone the way of so many other cultures in the path of modern man? (For this item please quote stock ID 15560) ISBN: 9789812180735

Born in Sumatra in 1922 and educated at the Sekola Ekonomi, Indonesia as well as at the University of Hawai?I, Mochtar Lubis is a distinguished journalist and author, much respected in the East and the West. Noted for his forthright views, he was imprisoned for over four and a half years, during the Soekarno regime. As will be seen in this book, he remains a fearless upholder of the values and principles he cherishes, and is devoted to his Indonesian homeland. Published originally in 1977, The Indonesian Dilemma has been reprinted six times. (For this item please quote stock ID 15561) ISBN: 9789812180650

After fours years as Agence France-Presse correspondent in Indonesia, Brian May became convinced that the nation?s social and economic progress was blocked, perhaps permanently, by a strong cultural barrier. Although he details Western-aided despotism, with its thousands of political prisoners, its murders, and the general acts of repression, he does not consider the suffering of the people to be the main ?tragedy? of Indonesia. For him it lies in the ruling Junta?s blind attempt to force a Western economic model on a backward and superstitious people, whose culture and psychology are unsuited to it. The concept of ?developing? countries dismissed as a cruelly misleading euphemism. The much talked of economic ?take-off? cannot take place in countries like Indonesia, where a bazaar mentality dominates commerce. Optimistic theories of development, and facile blaming of Dutch imperialism, hide the reality of chronic socio-economic stagnation. These will have to be discarded if the problems of Indonesia are to be understood, let alone solved. The author demonstrates the ?Indonesian Tragedy? not so much by argument, as by depicting the country as he experienced it from day to day. In developing his conclusion, he draws on history, and the works of sociologists, some of whom he disagrees with. In this way he sheds light on the predicament of Indonesia and helps to illuminate a problem confronting much of the Third World. Released originally in 1978, Indonesian Tragedy has been republished six times. (For this item please quote stock ID 15562) ISBN: 9789812180643

Warrior Prince is the first biography of Prince Noradom Ranariddh, arguably the most successful of King Sihanouk?s children. Part royal chronicle, part reportage, this book traces the life of Ranariddh from birth, through tragedy to triumphant rise as the First Prime Minister, from his overthrown and downfall, to his resurrection. It offers deep insights into the character of Ranariddh and that of his father: how Sihanouk repeatedly let his son down, while offering him the affection of an aloof parent. The book reveals, for the first time, how Ranariddh was separated from his mother, a commoner, soon after birth, to be raised by his royal grand-aunt, how his father kept a royal distance from his children, leaving a painful void in their lives. Ranariddh commented, ?I neither had a real father, nor a real mother.? The young prince finally found the love he was looking for in a Cambodian-Chinese beauty - who he married. The book offers rare glimpses of how Sihanouk played war games using models of ships and tanks in his gardens, oblivious to disaster waiting to happen. It tells how Ranariddh was held prisoner by the Lon Nol regime on suspicion of collaborating with the resistance to restore his father to power. The books relates how Vietnam tried to trap him into joining their side, how the house of Norodom split after Ranariddh broke with his half-brother, Charapong, and how they were eventually reunited. The author discloses Ranariddh?s deep disappointment when Sihanouk tried to coerce him into disbanding his political party, and told him to join Hun Sen?s side. The book traces his hard-won victory in the 1993 elections that saw him become prime minister alongside Hun Sen, his arch-rival, and it shows how Ranariddh went into exile after being overthrown, and his eventual comeback. The author: Harish Chandra Mehta is the author of the best-selling biography, Hun Sen: Strongman of Cambodia, and Cambodia Silenced, a history of the struggle from press freedom against a backdrop of repressive politics. He was born in Lucknow, India, and lived and worked there and in Bombay for thirty-three years before moving to Southeast Asia in 1987. He was educated in India and the United States, and is currently a senior correspondent with the ?Business Times? of Singapore. He lives in Bangkok with his author-wife, Julie, who co-authored the Hun Sen biography. He was awarded the Journalist of the Year prize by the Press Foundation of Asia, Manila and Mitsubishi, Japan in 1989. Mehta was also awarded an international fellowship by the Freedom Forum, Washington D.C. in 1995, and he won the first Print Media Award from the Asian Media Information & Communication Centre, Singapore, in 1997, for his research paper on the history of the Cambodian press. (For this item please quote stock ID 16445) ISBN: 9789812180865

Tales with a social and moral message. They are short, terse, satirical, often humorous, always delightful. (For this item please quote stock ID 16578) ISBN: 9789971947415

Adventure and romance, humour and pathos, beauty and horror, all blend in these pages to recreate the people and practices of the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia (West Malaysia) as Hugh Clifford knew them just over a hundred years ago. A faithful record of life in both 'Court' and 'Kampung', his stories portray a past that is gone forever. Yet, at the same time, they reaffirm the universality and little-changing state of human nature. Also to be found in this book are some of the most vivid and lyrical passages ever to have been written about the sights, sounds and smells of the tropics. (For this item please quote stock ID 16979) ISBN: 9789971491994

'Besides being the highest form of Chinese art, calligraphy is in a sense the chief and most fundamental element in every branch of it. Chinese characters not only convey thought but also express in a peculiar visual way the beauty of the thought. If a student can understand the literal meaning of the words, so much the better, but one of my incentives in writing this book is to encourage an enjoyment of Chinese calligraphy without the labour of learning the language. I hope to share with my readers a simple appreciation of the beauty in the movement of the strokes and the patterns of the structures.' - Chiang Yee (For this item please quote stock ID 17123) ISBN: 9789971492137

The years 1948 to 1960 were turbulent ones for Malaya. Communist terrorists threw the land into upheaval. When the Emergency ended, a democratic system arose out of its ashes. What really went on during this period? This book is an account of the Emergency as seen through the eyes of a former police lieutenant. Containing largely anecdotes, the book looks at how those involved coped with the often-dangerous situations. (For this item please quote stock ID 17231) ISBN: 9789812180476

The Rev. Justus Doolittle referred to the Chinese as 'the most populous, but least understood and appreciated of nations', and attempts in this book 'to describe many of their singular customs and opinions' relating to almost all subjects of interest, and also to give their own explanation of the origin and rationale of some of them. (For this item please quote stock ID 17368) ISBN: 9789971490201

This comprehensive, old-time favourite covers ships from 5000 B.C. to 1935 A.D., from the early ships of the River Nile and the Eastern Mediterranean, through the world of sea and sail, to the first steamships. Van Loon?s conclusion is that, in spite of the romance of the sea, until the twentieth century, a sailor?s life was 'nothing but one unending and grueling record of misery and pain, and hunger and thirst, and bodily abuse, a plain slice of hell on earth'. He salutes those 'men of vision', who in spite of the dangers and discomforts of life at sea, were driven by their restless imagination to pursue distant horizons and dreams. (For this item please quote stock ID 18399) ISBN: 9781871948288

Taming the Monkey Mind is for all who wish to understand themselves. Written in clear and simple English, this book explains the essence of the Buddhist view of life and shows how to apply it in relationships with friends, family and colleagues. The author's open-minded approach makes this book suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. (For this item please quote stock ID 19105) ISBN: 9781871948554

Over 90 species are described and illustrated in this study of snakes. The author has been working for the Singapore Zoological Gardens for about 20 years (For this item please quote stock ID 24076) ISBN: 9789971492557

Outstanding stories designed for children have a funny way of becoming the favourites of adults as well. Gathered from age-old folk tales and legends, the stories in this book are rooted in the collective wisdom of their culture. They reach out to all of us, ready to tickle and to teach, to make us laugh while we also learn. (For this item please quote stock ID 6028) ISBN: 9781871948417

Canon John Hayter was educated at Lancing College, St Edmund Hall, Oxford and Westcott House, Cambridge. It was at Lancing that he became convinced of a call to the ministry and in particular, to service overseas. After serving his curacy at Ramsey Abbey John Hayter went out to Singapore. This book deals mainly with his experiences there, especially his confinement in the notorious Changi Gaol. (For this item please quote stock ID 17430) ISBN: 9781856460514

Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) occupies a unique position in 19th century science. A remarkable observer and a prolific creator of idea, he provided as much of the groundwork of later biology as any man, with only the possible exceptions of Darwin and Mendel. He developed the concept of evolution by natural selection independently of Darwin, and also adapted the new theories of evolution to genetic discoveries that occurred after Darwin?s time. It has also been argued that Darwin, who corresponded with Wallace, may have co-opted many of Wallace?s ideas about natural selection, and reproduced them as his own. Wallace ranged farther in his interests and travels than his colleagues Darwin and Huxley. While a young man, he explored the Malay Archipelago for eight years, covering 14,000 miles by foot and native canoe, the first European to set foot in many areas. During his stay in the Archipelago, he amassed a collection of 125,000 specimens of insects and animals, many previously unknown. This book is still one of the great classics of natural history and travel. It contains Wallace?s observations on the different native people inhabiting the islands; descriptions of the island groupings, such as the Indo-Malays, the Timors, the Celebes, the Moluccas, and the Papuan Islands, and his accounts of the abundant and strange animals, startling birds, and varied insects, that flourished there. His basic theses that the western half of the archipelago is Indian in animal life, whereas the eastern in Australian, is still accepted, and the line separating the two is called the Wallace Line in his honour. Wallace was a brilliant writer, who enthusiasm was infectious. More than Darwin, his work can arouse the empathy of a lay reader, and carry him with equal ease through strange lands and new theories. The Malay Archipelago, one of the world?s classics, is generally considered to be Wallace?s greatest work, and it is still an unrivalled travel experience, packed full of intellectual excitement. Unabridged reprint of the 1922 edition, with 62 drawings and maps. There are three appendices, one of cranial measurements, and the other two on native languages and vocabulary. (For this item please quote stock ID 15567) ISBN: 9789971947507

Explains the ancient science of landscape, the belief that good luck can be achieved & bad luck avoided through correct positioning of homes & business premises. (For this item please quote stock ID 6713) ISBN: 9789812180377

Singapore offers excellent opportunities for naturalists to engage in interesting fact-finding missions. This book is an excellent introduction to Singapore's common fauna and flora for those interested in the natural world. (For this item please quote stock ID 8618) ISBN: 9781856460743

What does the Buddha have to say about human nature, social relationships, wordly success, life and death and other topics of perennial interest? This book presents a selection of the Buddha?s teaching, translated from Pali script. It will interest not only practicing Buddhists, but all who wish to know a little about the Buddhist way of life. The translator is an Australian monk now living and working in Singapore. He has published several books on Buddhism and translations of Buddhist texts. (For this item please quote stock ID 14505) ISBN: 9789812180414