Advice and words of wisdom
The road to self-improvement is a journey of self-discovery.
Unshakable
Author: Aiman Azlan Publisher: Iman Publication, self-help
HOW do you remain confident in the face of adversity? What do you do when you get nervous, when you start feeling unsure of yourself and your decisions? This is a guide to embracing nervousness, to overcoming it and perhaps even getting it to work in your favour.
The author believes that it is not something that should hold you back, and in this compilation of anecdotes and ruminations on life, he tells you why.
The Creation Of Uniqueness
Author: Fng Ah Seng
Publisher: The Maker Publisher, inspirational
THE author calls this a rags-toriches story, of one man’s determination to not be the best but to be true to himself, and to stand out because of his uniqueness. The book relates his journey to success and the steps he took to change his destiny while also offering advice gleaned from his experiences.
The author hopes that this book will inspire people, especially the younger generation, to be well-prepared in pursuing their own uniqueness and dreams.
A Community Doctor In Miri
Author: Faizul Mansoor Publisher: The Inspiration Hub, memoir
AFTER more than three decades serving in Miri, Sarawak, as a medical doctor, the author decided it was high time to put pen to paper and share his journey with the public. It was a journey full of adventure as he learned to cope with the unexpected – for instance, what do you do when a village is barely accessible by road, and the villagers are stricken with cholera, dengue and malaria?
Dr Mansoor offers a glimpse into the work of healthcare professionals and the challenges they have to overcome when serving in remote areas.
From Longhouse To Capital Recollections
Author: Leo Moggie
Publisher: MPH Publishing, memoir
BORN and raised in the interior of Sarawak, Tan Sri Leo Moggie went on to become a respected Dayak leader and one of Malaysia’s longest-serving cabinet ministers. This is a personal recollection of the main events in his life, told in a diverse collection of stories that range from his schooling days and his career to the changes and challenges faced by the community. A selection of photographs complement the narrative, dating as far back as the 1950s.
History For Nation Building
Editors: Halimah Mohd Said, Kalaivani Nadarajah, Sivachandralingam Sundara Raja & Asma Abdullah
Publisher: PCORE, academic
THIS is a compilation of papers presented at the PCOREUniversiti Malaya History Forum held in October 2016, an event that brought together some of the nation’s most prominent scholars and historians. Topics covered include the development of a national identity, the importance of critical thinking skills and the inclusiveness in the writing of Malaysian history, its analysis and presentation.
The book is available at Silverfish Books in Kuala Lumpur (call 03-228 44837; e-mail info@silverfishbooks.com; visit silverfishbooks.com).
Love Will Find You And Other Stories
Author: Tan Bok Hooi Publisher: LiveFree, inspirational
TAN Bok Hooi covers a lot of ground in his newest book with his observations on human interactions, love, life, friendship, responsibility and perseverance. Framed within a Malaysian context, these short stories and other jottings offer food for thought for contemplative moments in life. The author’s A Man And His Wallet And Other Stories, published before Love Will Find You ,was selected as one of the 50 Best Malaysian Titles for International Rights 2016/17.
Dead If You Don’t (Roy Grace #14)
Author: Peter James Publisher: Macmillan, crime thriller
AWARD-winning British author Peter James gives his most successful creation, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, a particularly complex case this time. It begins with the teenaged son of a compulsive gambler being kidnapped off a race course followed by the demand of a ransom. But when Roy begins digging into what seems like a straightforward case of kidnap, he finds himself entering the criminal underbelly of London where the rules are different and nothing is what it seems.