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Among the Believers: An Islamic Journeyby Vidiadhar Surajprasad NaipaulISBN 0394711955 (0-394-71195-5)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Among the Believers: An Islamic Journey'Book summary:Naipaul's controversial account of his travels through the Islamic world was hailed by The New Republic as "the most notable work on contemporary Islam to have appeared in a very long time."
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Among the Believers: An Islamic Journeyby V. S. NaipaulISBN 0394509692 (0-394-50969-2)
Hardcover, Knopf Publishing Group
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Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoplesby V.S. NaipaulISBN 0375706488 (0-375-70648-8)
Softcover, Vintage Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoples'Book summary:"For sheer abundance of talent, there can hardly be a writer alive who surpasses V. S. Naipaul. [He is] the world's writer, a master of language and perception."--The New York Times Book Review
"A superlative traveler who misses nothing worth the record."--The Times (London)
Beyond Belief is a book about one of the more important and unsettling issues of our time: the effects of the Islamic conversion of Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, and Malaysia. It is not a book of opinion. It is--in the Naipaul way--a very rich and human book, full of people and stories.
Islam is an Arab religion, and it makes imperial Arabizing demands on its converts. In this way it is more than a private faith, and it can become a neurosis. What has this Arab Islam done to the histories of these converted countries? How do the converted peoples, non-Arabs, view their past--and their future? In a follow-up to Among the Believers, his classic account of his travels through these countries, V. S. Naipaul returns after seventeen years to find out how and what the converted preach.
In Indonesia he finds a pastoral people who have lost their history through a confluence of Islam and technology. In Iran he discovers a religious tyranny as oppressive as the secular one of the Shah, and he meets people weary of the religious rules that govern every aspect of their lives. Pakistan--in a tragic realization of a Muslim re-creation fantasy--inherited blood feuds, rotting palaces, antique cruelty; then President Zia installed religious terror with $100 million of Saudi money. In Malaysia, the Muslim Youth organization is alive and growing, and the people are mentally, physically, and geographically torn between two worlds, struggling to live the impossible dream of a true faith born out of a spiritual vacancy.
A startling and revelatory addition to the Naipaul canon, Beyond Belief confirms the author's reputation as a masterly observer, a "finder-out" of stories, as well as a magnificent teller of them. [via]More editions of Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoples:
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Ceritalahby Karim RaslanISBN 9812046771 (981-204-677-1)
Hardcover, Times Books International
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Ceritalah'Book summary:How can we define Southeast Asia a region that has a plethora of diverse (and seemingly irreconcilable) faiths and cultures?
Karim Raslan, one of Asias leading commentators and the author of Ceritalah: Malaysia in Transition, addresses this puzzle as he trudges through the vast landscapes of the region. From Mahathir to Michelle Yeoh, from Islam to Indonesian rap music, Journeys Through Southeast Asia: Ceritalah 2 puts together the pieces of a massive puzzle that is Southeast Asia. By revealing facets of the region that have escaped our detection, Karim sweeps us from our familiar environs and brings us to the neglected Muslim enclaves in Buddhist Thailand the bustling Rangoon of the 1930s; and the debilitated kratons in Solo.
Tracing the steps of painters and poets, politicians and clerics, our guide wanders through overlooked communities, high-level conferences and elegant art galleries. With his usual wit and insight, Karim brings us closer to the vortex of Southeast Asia by painting an image that is both familiar and excitingly remote. [via]
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Chinese Dilemmaby Ye Lin-ShengISBN 0975164619 (0-9751646-1-9)
Softcover, Pelanduk Pubns Sdn Bhd
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Chinese Dilemma'Book summary:Malaysia is a prosperous, modern Islamic nation in which three main ethnic groups - Malay, Chinese and Indian - coexist peacefully, while maintaining their unique cultural identities. Yet this stable society is founded upon a form of affirmative action that has led to condemnation of Malaysia as an inherently racist society, and to criticisms of the architect of that policy, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who outlined his ideas in his book, The Malay Dilemma, in 1970.
The winners from Mahathir's New Economic Policy have been the indigenous Malays who receive preferential treatment in education and business; the losers are the Chinese who feel they are the victims of inherently undemocratic restrictions. The author argues that whatever the cost, the benefits of the policy are indisputable. He not only queries many of Mahathir's ideas, he also challenges the simplistic views of the leader's Chinese and Western critics. Besides making a major contribution to Malaysian political and social thought, this book raises broader questions about Chinese cultural identity and the role and expectations of the overseas Chinese - a people who have left their mark in almost every corner of the world. [via]
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The Consumption of Kuala Lumpurby Ziauddin SardarISBN 1861890575 (1-86189-057-5)
Softcover, Univ of Chicago Pr
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Cradle of Flavor: Home Cooking from the Spice Islands of Indonesia, Singapore And Malaysiaby James Oseland, Christopher HirsheimerISBN 0393054772 (0-393-05477-2)
Hardcover, W W Norton & Co Inc
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The Exotic Kitchens of Malaysiaby Copeland MarksISBN 1556115261 (1-55611-526-1)
Hardcover, Penguin USA
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The Food of Malaysia: Authentic Recipes from the Crossroads of AsiaISBN 9625936068 (962-593-606-8)
Hardcover, Tuttle Pub
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The Food of Malaysia: Authentic Recipes from the Crossroads of Asiaby Luca Invernizzi TettoniISBN 9625930019 (962-593-001-9)
Softcover, Tuttle Pub
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The Harmony Silk Factoryby TASH AWISBN 1594481741 (1-59448-174-1)
Softcover, Riverhead Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Harmony Silk Factory'Book summary:[via]The Harmony Silk Factory is the textiles store run by Johnny Lim, a Chinese peasant living in rural Malay in the first half of the twentieth century. It is the most impressive and truly amazing structure in the region, and to the inhabitants of the Kinta Valley Johnny Lim is a heroa Communist who fought the Japanese when they invaded, ready to sacrifice his life for the welfare of his people. But to his son, Jasper, Johnny is a crook and a collaborator who betrayed the very people he pretended to serve, and the Harmony Silk Factory is merely a front for his father's illegal businesses. Centering on Johnny from three perspectivesthose of his grown son; his wife, Snow, the most beautiful woman in the Kinta Valley (through her diary entries); and his best and only friend, an Englishman adrift named Peter Wormwoodthe novel reveals the difficulty of knowing another human being, and how our assumptions about others also determine who we are.
Joseph Conrad, W. Somerset Maugham, and Anthony Burgess have shaped our perceptions of Malaysia. Now, with The Harmony Silk Factory, we have an authentic Malaysian voice that remaps this literary landscape. Through this examination of a compelling, mysterious, and larger-than-life character, Tash Aw gives us an exquisitely written look into another culture at a moment of crisis.
In Liberal Dosesby Marina MahathirISBN 9839950770 (983-99507-7-0)
Softcover, Weatherhill
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Jim Thompson: The Unsolved Mysteryby William WarrenISBN 9813018828 (981-3018-82-8)
Softcover, Weatherhill
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Joseph Conrad's Lord Jimby Harold BloomISBN 155546016X (1-55546-016-X)
Hardcover, Facts on File
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The Jungle Is Neutralby F. Spencer ChapmanISBN 1592281079 (1-59228-107-9)
Softcover, Globe Pequot Pr
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Kampung Boyby LatISBN 1596431210 (1-59643-121-0)
Softcover, First Second
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Legacyby Nevil ShuteISBN 0688019773 (0-688-01977-3)
Hardcover, Harpercollins
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Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore and Bruneiby Clem Lindenmayer, Paul Hellander, David Andrew, Chris RowthornISBN 0864426186 (0-86442-618-6)
Softcover, Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore and Bruneiby Russell Kerr, Christine Niven, Chris Rowthorn, Sara BensonISBN 186450188X (1-86450-188-X)
Softcover, Lonely Planet
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The Long Day Wanes: A Malayan Trilogyby Anthony BurgessISBN 0393309436 (0-393-30943-6)
Softcover, W W Norton & Co Inc
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Lord Jimby Joseph ConradISBN 1419131214 (1-4191-3121-4)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Lord Jim'Book summary:One of Joseph Conrad's greatest novels, Lord Jim brilliantly combines adventure and analysis. Haunted by the memory of a moment of lost nerve during a disastrous voyage, Jim submits to condemnation by a Court of Inquiry. In the wake of his disgrace he travels to the exotic region of Patusan, and as the agent at this remote trading post comes to be revered as 'Tuan Jim.' Here he finds a measure of serenity and respect within himself. However, when a gang of thieves arrives on the island, the memory of his earlier disgrace comes again to the fore, and his relationship with the people of the island is jeopardized. This new Broadview edition is based on the first British edition of 1900, which provides the historical basis for the accompanying critical and contextual discussions. The appendices include a wide variety of Conrad's source material, documents concerning the scandal of the Jeddah, along with other materials such as a substantial selection of early critical comments. [via]
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- Lord Jim: ISBN 1551111721 (1-55111-172-1)
Softcover, Broadview Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 1557425043 (1-55742-504-3)
Softcover, Wildside Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 1593080840 (1-59308-084-0)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc - Lord Jim: ISBN 1853260371 (1-85326-037-1)
Softcover, Lb May & Assoc Inc - Lord Jim: ISBN 141771543X (1-4177-1543-X)
Hardcover, Bt Bound - Lord Jim: ISBN 1557425124 (1-55742-512-4)
Hardcover, Wildside Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 1592246443 (1-59224-644-3)
Hardcover, Wildside Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 157840066X (1-57840-066-X)
Softcover, Acclaim Books - Lord Jim: ISBN 0192840673 (0-19-284067-3)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 0393963357 (0-393-96335-7)
Softcover, W W Norton & Co Inc - Lord Jim: ISBN 0395051215 (0-395-05121-5)
Softcover, Houghton Mifflin College Div - Lord Jim: ISBN 0451527674 (0-451-52767-4)
Softcover, New Amer Library Classics - Lord Jim: ISBN 0460019252 (0-460-01925-2)
Softcover, J M Dent & Sons Ltd - Lord Jim: ISBN 0486406504 (0-486-40650-4)
Softcover, Dover Pubns - Lord Jim: ISBN 0553210270 (0-553-21027-0)
Softcover, Ballantine Books - Lord Jim: ISBN 055321361X (0-553-21361-X)
Softcover, Bantam Classic & Loveswept - Lord Jim: ISBN 080490054X (0-8049-0054-X)
Softcover, Airmont Pub Co - Lord Jim: ISBN 0679405445 (0-679-40544-5)
Hardcover, Random House Inc - Lord Jim: ISBN 0140431691 (0-14-043169-1)
Softcover, Penguin Books - Lord Jim: ISBN 019281625X (0-19-281625-X)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 0192835122 (0-19-283512-2)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 0194230376 (0-19-423037-6)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 0393096564 (0-393-09656-4)
Softcover, W W Norton & Co Inc - Lord Jim: ISBN 0451522346 (0-451-52234-6)
Softcover, New Amer Library Classics - Lord Jim: ISBN 0192100440 (0-19-210044-0)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr - Lord Jim: ISBN 0385042655 (0-385-04265-5)
Hardcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group - Lord Jim: ISBN 0808519301 (0-8085-1930-1)
Hardcover, Bt Bound - Lord Jim: ISBN 0837604095 (0-8376-0409-5)
Hardcover, Bentley Pub - Lord Jim: ISBN 3829028423 (3-8290-2842-3)
Hardcover, Konemann - Lord Jim: ISBN 1419131214 (1-4191-3121-4)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
- Lord Jim: ISBN 1551111721 (1-55111-172-1)
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Lord Jim : A Taleby Joseph Conrad, Robert Hampson, Cedric P. WattsISBN 0140180923 (0-14-018092-3)
Softcover, Penguin Group (Canada)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Lord Jim : A Tale'Book summary:When Lord Jim first appeared in 1900, many took Joseph Conrad to task for couching an entire novel in the form of an extended conversation--a ripping good yarn, if you like. (One critic in The Academy complained that the narrator "was telling that after-dinner story to his companions for eleven solid hours.") Conrad defended his method, insisting that people really do talk for that long, and listen as well. In fact his chatty masterwork requires no defense--it offers up not only linguistic pleasures but a timeless exploration of morality.
The eponymous Jim is a young, good-looking, genial, and naive water-clerk on the Patna, a cargo ship plying Asian waters. He is, we are told, "the kind of fellow you would, on the strength of his looks, leave in charge of the deck." He also harbors romantic fantasies of adventure and heroism--which are promptly scuttled one night when the ship collides with an obstacle and begins to sink. Acting on impulse, Jim jumps overboard and lands in a lifeboat, which happens to be bearing the unscrupulous captain and his cohorts away from the disaster. The Patna, however, manages to stay afloat. The foundering vessel is towed into port--and since the officers have strategically vanished, Jim is left to stand trial for abandoning the ship and its 800 passengers.
Stripped of his seaman's license, convinced of his own cowardice, Jim sets out on a tragic and transcendent search for redemption. This may sound like the bleakest of narratives. But Lord Jim is also touching, elevating, and often funny. Here, for example, the narrator describes the ship's captain (proving that clothes do indeed make the man):
He made me think of a trained baby elephant walking on hind-legs. He was extravagantly gorgeous too--got up in a soiled sleeping suit, bright green and deep orange vertical stripes, with a pair of ragged straw slippers on his bare feet, and somebody's cast-off pith hat, very dirty and two sizes too small for him, tied up with a manilla rope-yarn on the top of his big head. You understand a man like that hasn't a ghost of a chance when it comes to borrowing clothes.
This is formidable prose by any standard. But when you consider that Conrad was working in his third language, the sublime after-dinner story that is Lord Jim seems even more astonishing an accomplishment. --Teri Kieffer [via]More editions of Lord Jim : A Tale:
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Lord Jim/Heart of Darkness/Nostromo/3 Books in 1 Volumeby Joseph ConradISBN 0192823361 (0-19-282336-1)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Lord Jim/Heart of Darkness/Nostromo/3 Books in 1 Volume'Book summary:These three works of Conrad's middle years show him at the height of his powers. Each is an adventure story which also explores profound issues of identity and provides ironic insights into the bases of civilization. "Lord Jim" (1900) tells of a young, idealistic Englishman who is disgraced by an act of cowardice in "an Eastern port". Behind the story of ships and the sea is an involving study of a modern tragic hero's greatness and weakness. "Heart of Darkness" (1902) shares the narrator of "Lord Jim" , Marlow, who journeys up the Congo river to meet the remarkable Mr Kurtz. Set in an atmosphere of mystery and menace, the tale appraises the glamour and folly of imperial adventure. "Nostromo" (1904) recreates the perilous history of a Latin American seaboard country through a series of personal stories. Each character is affected by the attempts of the heirs of a silver mine to rescue it from the hands of the latest revolutionary dictator. Conrad is a writer of great subtlety and sophistication; these three works display the technical brilliance and psychological depth which have established him as one of the first English Modernists. [via]
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The Malay Archipelagoby Alfred R. WallaceISBN 9625936459 (962-593-645-9)
Softcover, Periplus Editions (HK), Limited
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Malay Archipelago'Book summary:A work of astounding scope and originality that provides some of the first evidence of the modern theory of evolution. Wallace, a contemporary of Charles Darwin, spent nearly a decade cataloging the plant and animal species which inhabited the unique geographical area of the Malay Archipelago, and remains to this day one of the most extensive works of natural history ever written. [via]
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The Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise a Narrative of Travel with Studies of Man and Natureby Alfred Russel WallaceISBN 0486201872 (0-486-20187-2)
Softcover, Dover Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Malay Archipelago, the Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise; A Narrative of Travel, With Studies of Man and Nature'Book summary:This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. [via]
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The Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-Utan, and the Bird of Paradiseby Alfred Russel WallaceISBN 019588955X (0-19-588955-X)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-Utan, and the Bird of Paradise'Book summary:Wallace's The Malay Archipelago is recognized as the classic work on the flora, fauna, and peoples of the area which is now called Indonesia. Based largely on field journals Wallace kept during the eight years he spent in Malaysia and Indonesia between 1854 and 1862, this work ranks as one of the greatest travel books on the region and, in its analysis of the geographical distribution of animals, as one of the most important natural history books of the 19th century. [via]
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Malay Fishermen: Their Peasant Economyby Raymond William FirthISBN 0393007758 (0-393-00775-8)
Softcover, W W Norton & Co Inc
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The Malayan Trilogyby Anthony BurgessISBN 0140034471 (0-14-003447-1)
Hardcover, Penguin Books
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Malaysia and the "Original People": A Case Study of the Impact of Development on Indigenous Peoplesby M.B. Hooker, Kirk Endicott, Alberto G. Gomes, Robert Knox DentanISBN 0205198171 (0-205-19817-1)
Softcover, Allyn & Bacon
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Malaysia and the "Original People": A Case Study of the Impact of Development on Indigenous Peoples'Book summary:Sharply focused on key issues affecting indigenous and ethnic groups worldwide, this book is part of a series of ethnographies, authored by leading figures in the field of anthropology and builds on introductoy material by going further in- depth and allowing readers to explore, virtually first hand, a particular issue and its impact on a culture. Concentrates on a well-researched, specific issue and its impact on a particular culture. Provides in-depth information on a particular culture, expanding the readerÕs grasp of the experiences and problems encountered by different cultures.
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Malaysian Short Storiesby Lloyd FernandoISBN 0686790340 (0-686-79034-0)
Softcover, Heinemann
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A Malaysian Journeyby Rehman RashidISBN 9839981900 (983-99819-0-0)
Hardcover, Rehman Rashid
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Mother Materialby Mahani GunnellISBN 9839476017 (983-9476-01-7)
Hardcover, Rhino Press
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My Life As A Fakeby Peter CareyISBN 1400030889 (1-4000-3088-9)
Softcover, Vintage Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'My Life as a Fake'Book summary:Peter Carey's My Life as a Fake is a literate mystery of forgeries and doppelgangers with a fictional manuscript at its heart. The mystery--the origin of a brilliant but purportedly faked poem--fuels a whirlwind pursuit through Australia and across the wilds of Malaysia. Grappling with her own childhood demons, Carey's bibliophile sleuth, Sarah Wode-Douglass, sometimes becomes lost in the exotic and bloody chase.
The novel opens as Sarah, the reluctant tourist and editor of The Modern Review, is dragged by a foppish poet-friend, John Slater, to Kuala Lumpur. Sarah is intent on biding her time in her hotel, but a chance encounter with a scabrous reader of Rilke soon transforms Sarah's plans and, ultimately, her life. The reader, the Australian poet Christopher Chubb, is the disgraced initiator of a great literary hoax--the faked poems of the non-existent Bob McCorkle. The McCorkle hoax was Chubb's attempt to bring down a rising poetry editor, David Weiss. When the hoax was exposed, Weiss was believed to have committed suicide. But, living in exile, Chubb has hidden a secret for decades: Bob McCorkle had seemingly materialized in human form, killing Weiss and destroying Chubb's life. Sarah is tantalized by a fragment of supposed McCorkle poetry that Chubb has shared with her. Whether it is a fake or the work of a madman, Sarah believes it is genius. Her obsession, however, drives her and Chubb to the precipice of self-destruction.
The primary story--Chubb's pursuit of McCorkle--lives in the fictional past, and the plot occasionally becomes muddled in the nest of narrators recalling conversations second or third hand. In playing out the McCorkle affair, Careys denouement comes too quickly. If Sarah is transformed, Carey doesn't reveal enough of her in the text. He is mesmerized, as is the reader, by Chubb's horrific tale.
With its small shortcomings, the novel offers a sophisticated interrogation of authorship and fakery and the power of art. Carey avoids simplifying the McCorkle mystery, leaving the reader to puzzle out McCorkle's bizarre incarnation. While My Life as a Fake is frequently entertaining, the atmospheric mystery occasionally glimpses the profound. --Patrick O'Kelley [via]
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- My Life As A Fake: ISBN 1740512464 (1-74051-246-4)
Hardcover, Random House Australia - My Life As A Fake: ISBN 0571216218 (0-571-21621-8)
Softcover, Faber & Faber - My Life As a Fake: ISBN 0375414983 (0-375-41498-3)
Hardcover, Knopf Publishing Group - My Life as a Fake: ISBN 1400030889 (1-4000-3088-9)
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- My Life As A Fake: ISBN 1740512464 (1-74051-246-4)
My Side of Historyby Ian Ward, Norma O. Miraflor, Peng ChinISBN 9810486936 (981-04-8693-6)
Hardcover, Media Masters
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Night & Dayby Dina ZamanISBN 9839476009 (983-9476-00-9)
Hardcover, Rhino Press
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The Other Malaysia: Writings on Malaysia's Subaltern Historyby F.A. NoorISBN 9834081634 (983-40816-3-4)
Hardcover, Silverfishbooks
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The Other Side of Mahathirby Zainudin Maidin, A. HulaimiISBN 9676104868 (967-61-0486-8)
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The Rice Motherby Rani ManickaISBN 0142004545 (0-14-200454-5)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Rice Mother'Book summary:Lakshmi's childhood in Ceylon is idyllic: her mother adores her and the child runs free among the coconuts and mangoes of her native land. But the family is poor, so Lakshmi is married off, at the age of fourteen, to a man who promises her a life of wealth and ease in Malaysia. Far away from her family, Lakshmi discovers that Ayah has lied about his circumstances and in fact lives in poverty. Undaunted, she works ceaselessly to provide a good life for her children - she has five by the time she is nineteen. A woman of formidable energy and intelligence, Lakshmi has indeed provided security, if not luxury, for her family, though at a considerable emotional cost - they are all aware they cannot live up to her firece ambitions for them. Then the Japanese army invades during WWII. On the eve of peace, her beloved eldest daughter, Mohini, is raped and killed by the occupying army - a tragedy that affects all the family, particularly Mohini's twin, Lakshmnann, who feels responsible for his sister's capture. For this second generation, and for Lakshmi's grandchildren, increased prosperity does not bring happiness - it is as if the family is cursed by betrayal and secrets, and the addictions of drink, drugs and gambling. But in Nisha, Lakshmi's great-granddaughter, it is as if Fate has come full circle and the novel ends on a note of reconciliation and hope. Lyrically told through the voices of succeeding generations, The Rice Mother is a compelling glimpse into a captivatingly exotic world of myth and magic, where gods and ghosts walk hand in hand. [via]
The Rough Guide to Malaysia: Singapore & Bruneiby Mark Lewis, Pauline Savage, Charles De LedesmaISBN 1843530945 (1-84353-094-5)
Softcover, Rough Guides
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Silverfish New Writing: An Anthology of Stories from Malaysia, Singapore, and BeyondISBN 983408160X (983-40816-0-X)
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The Soul of Malayaby Henri FauconnierISBN 9814068489 (981-4068-48-9)
Softcover, Weatherhill
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South East Asian Food: Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailandby Rosemary BrissendenISBN 0140461515 (0-14-046151-5)
Hardcover, Penguin
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South East Asian Specialties: A Culinary Journey Through Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesiaby Rosalind MoweISBN 3895089095 (3-89508-909-5)
Hardcover, Konemann
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› Find signed collectible books: 'South East Asian Specialties: A Culinary Journey Through Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia'Book summary:Southeast Asian Specialties starts with a map, a proverb ("other fields, other insects; other seas, other fish"), and a photo of whole, bronzed, barbecued chickens suspended in a shop window. The image is so vivid you can taste the salty crackle of their crisp, lacquered skin. From here, this encyclopedic book, crammed with information, unforgettable photos, and more than 200 recipes, takes you on a vivid journey through Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The chapter on each of these places opens with a brief overview of the local culture and history. This is followed by a procession of spreads, each devoted to a single subject. Cumulatively, this provides a comprehensive experience of the area's rich culinary life.
Since the Chinese are a major influence throughout Southeast Asia, you learn about the health-promoting principles of balance and about ingredients with medicinal benefits that are commonly used in home cooking. The "Dim Sum" section, like many others in the book, shows a dozen or more dishes, with captions providing detailed information. Often names are given in both Mandarin and Cantonese, and the Latin name is provided for anything that grows, from water spinach to various mushrooms. To deepen your understanding of local ingredients, you see how fresh beans become bean sprouts, how tofu and tempeh, indigenous to Indonesia, are made, and how shiitake mushrooms are grown. Equipment is described, with such details as how to season a new earthenware cooking pot.
Daring cooks can enjoy recipes for spicy Malaysian Fish Head Curry and succulent, silken Hainanese Poached Chicken. Those with access to an Asian market can try the recipe for Kuak Durian, a sauce made with the infamous fruit Southeast Asians adore, despite its revolting fragrance. On a simpler note you can make a Eurasian omelet, filled with fresh red chile peppers and onions. Whether or not you use its recipes, if you enjoy Asian food, this book is valuable and enlightening. --Dana Jacobi [via]
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Stranger in the Forest: On Foot Across Borneoby Eric HansenISBN 0375724958 (0-375-72495-8)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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At once a modern classic of travel literature and a gripping adventure story, Stranger in the Forest provides a rare and intimate look at the vanishing way of life of one of the last surviving groups of rain forest dwellers. Hansen's absorbing, and often chilling, account of his exploits is tempered with the humor and humanity that prompted the Penan to take him into their world and to share their secrets. [via]More editions of Stranger in the Forest: On Foot Across Borneo:
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A Town Like Aliceby Nevil ShuteISBN 1842323008 (1-84232-300-8)
Softcover, House of Stratus Ltd
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The War Of The Running Dogs: How Malaya Defeated the Communist Guerrillas 1948-60by David DonovanISBN 0304366714 (0-304-36671-4)
Softcover, Cassell
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The War of the Running Dogs: The Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960by Noel BarberISBN 0553265792 (0-553-26579-2)
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