The Company We Kept in May 2010

The Company We Kept in April 2010

Jacqueline recommends

Dog Stories by James Herriot – RM24.90
James Herriot’s memoirs of his life as a country vet in Yorkshire have endeared him to write many of his most memorable tales featured man’s best friend. Featuring the entire complete collection of his stories about dogs and puppies, hounds and mutts–50 in all–including stories not available anywhere else, this tribute from man to dog is a volume no Herriot fan will want to be without.

What is special about this book?
This is a heart warming book that will make us fall in love with our dogs again.

Bow Wow by Marty Becker & Gina Spadafori – RM14.90
These canine and feline collections of tips and trivia will charm animal lovers with more than 50 whimsical color illustrations. Filled with little-known facts, amusing anecdotes, and surprising trivia, this is the perfect gift for anyone whos crazy about their dog or cat.

What is special about this book?
A light & simple book for all dogs & cats lovers to learn useful tips and information with ease.

Winnie recommends

The Kabul Beauty Secret by Deborah Rodriguez – RM9.90
A terrific opening chapter—colorful, suspenseful, funny—ushers readers into the curious closed world of Afghan women. This witty and insightful (if light) memoir will be perfect for women’s reading groups and daytime talk shows.

What is special about this book?
All book readers who enjoys an Asian setting & plot will enjoy exploring the life of this book’s lead character as she strives through her journey called Life.

Explosive Tales for Children by Conn Iggulden Tollins – RM24.90
The bestselling creator of “The Dangerous Book for Boys” introduces the explosive, magical, and adventurous world of the Tollins. Complete with thrilling stories of danger, glorious drawings, maps, and diagrams, this is the definitive guide to these remarkable little flying creatures.

What is special about this book?
Another masterpiece from the “Dangerous” series creator, boys & teens in particular would love this book for a thrill of being “bad” (within safe boundaries).

Malis recommends

The Cocktail Dress by Laird Borelli-Persson – RM24.90
The Cocktail Dress is the first volume to pay homage to this fashion classic with an entertaining history of the dress and its evolution, this book features a dazzling presentation of cocktail frocks throughout fashion history. Extended captions at the back of the book provide details on each dress and its place in fashion history.

What is special about this book?
Immerse yourself into the world of fashion history, where you can see which piece becomes a legendary and how its story began to unfold.

Modern: The Modern Movement in Britain by Alan Powers – RM29.90
Encyclopedic in scope and structure, with specially commissioned photographs, it covers the work of renowned architects who changed the vocabulary of architecture in Britain between the wars. The most comprehensive study ever published of Modern Movement architecture in Britain – typified by the buildings’ simple, undecorated aesthetic that is free of historical styles.

What is special about this book?
This is where we find answers for all famous & magnificent buildings in Britain; about the creator and how the buildings serve to be a historical legendary.

Azira recommends

Lenin, Stalin, and Hitler: The Age of Social Catastrophe by Robert Gellately – RM29.90
Historian Robert Gellately focuses on the dominant powers of the time, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. In this book, Gellately explains how the pursuit of their “utopian” ideals turned into dystopian nightmares.

What is special about this book?
An interesting read about our tyrannical historical figures, answers to what, why, how, when, where they plan & execute their grand plans.

Gwen Stefani & No Doubt: A Simple Kind of Life by Jeff Apter – RM17.90
Eric Stefani & John Spence recruited Eric’s younger sister Gwen as co-vocalist and with the addition of Tony Kanal on bass, No Doubt was born. Gwen is the epitome of “girl power” and this photo-filled biography is sure to please even the most casual fan. Includes over 50 color photos!

What is special about this book?
Gwen Stefani’s fans will love this book as it reveals Stefani’s biography of her life to her conquers & breakthrough into the entertainment industry. Truly inspiring. Makes us realise that all celebrities in their fairytale-like life are humans too, that dreams are possible to come true.

Rashidah recommends

The Chocolate Lovers’ Club by Carole Matthews – RM17.90
Chocolate is the glue that holds together a disparate group of London ladies; Lucy, Autumn, Nadia and Chantal & together they form The Chocolate Lovers’ Club. They meet in their sanctuary, Chocolate Heaven, as often as they can, and with a cheating boyfriend who promises he’ll change, a flirtatious boss, a gambling husband and a loveless marriage, there’s always plenty to discuss!

What is special about this book?
A delightful read about the lives of four different women with various ‘dramas’ in their life, and that their passion for chocolate & their friendship are the ones that “saved” their lives.

The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver – RM19.90
The New York Times bestselling master of suspense is back! An original cast of characters and ticking-bomb suspense highlight this thriller that is both a virtual cat-and-mouse chase in real-time and a harrowing look at the consequences of heartless evil.

What is special about this book?
This book is a good channel to experience “adrenaline rush” although you may be snugged in your favourite chair or comfy bed!

Wai Leng recommends

Landscape and Environmental Photography by Mark Lucock – RM29.90
Photographers can capture the magnificence of any landscape, natural or urban with these fundamentals . Find out the particular advantages of every camera type, from 35mm compact to 5×4 inch view cameras. Plus, there’s invaluable advice on marketing photos-to help fund this marvelous hobby.

What is special about this book?
For all professional or aspiring-to-be-professional photographers, this is AWESOME! Get a copy, study it & you’ll know why it’s awesome.

Cozees Cuddler  Hug Hound (Temp-therapeutic) – RM29.90
Adopt this huggable hound! It’s ‘specialties’?? It’s a temp-therapeutic, hot & cold hugging comfort with all natural buckwheat filling. Its pouch holds microwavable, freezable liner for hot and cold therapy.

What is special about this cutesy?
It’s a soft huggable companion that is able to warm your child even in cold places! Amazing!! Plus it’s selling at a GREAT bargain!

Victor recommends

The Essential Rock Discography by Martin C. Strong – RM19.90
This is an inexhaustible book overflowing with biographical tidbits, evolving band line-ups, session descriptions, anecdotes, and definitive track and label listings for all music lovers. With a reputation as the best, most exhaustive, up-to-date discography around, it’s perfect for every music lover you know.

What is special about this book?
This book is definitely a perfect “directory” for all music lover’s collection!

Cardboard Box of the Rings – RM39.90
BORED OF THE RINGS now joined together with A.R.R.R Roberts’ THE SODDIT and THE SELLAMILLION; characters vary from Wee to the Minty Mountains, from Goddam to Sollum, from Goodgulf to Gandef. Fans of Tolkien’s original works will have a good jovial read with this collection!

What is special about these books?
This is a box set of 3 books that will enable you to journey through a familiar story about a “ring”, but in a very different gist with a twist!

Rodney recommends

The Alchemyst: The Secret of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Micheal Scott – RM14.90
The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage & Dr. John Dee plans steals it. If the prophecy is right, twins Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it.

What is special about this book?
All Harry Potter lovers would remember Nicholas Flamel from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and this would be an interesting read about another version of the “stone” and its adventures.

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer – RM12.90
Artemis combines the astuteness of Sherlock Holmes with the sangfroid of James Bond and the attitude of Attila the Hun. Artemis doesn’t know what he’s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of LEPrecon Unit; armed and they’re dangerous. Full of unexpected twists and turns, Artemis Fowl opens up a riveting world of magic, mystery, and humour.

What is special about this book?
Mystery + Action + Humour = Artemis Fowl! A great combination of a page-turning book or what?

Jovita recommends

A round-and-Round Storybook! Old MacDonald Had a Farm – RM14.90
With adorable illustrations and a sturdy wheel manipulative, this novelty book puts kids in the driver’s seat then meets all his animal friends and see if they can copy all the animal noises and sing along …moo-moo, oink-oink, and quack-quack. When a child turns the wheel, the tractor appears to move forward through the farm!

What is special about this book?
Reading will be such a FUN activity for any child with this book! Educational yet fun… *two thumbs up* for this book!

Cookie Animals: A Cookbook and Cookie Cutter Set – RM19.90
Here is the perfect early cookbook, as well as 14 animal-shaped cookie cutters and an oven-safe cookie sheet. Designed and created for simple math, eye-hand coordination, sequencing, and most of all, FUN!

What is special about this set?
A complete & fun cooking set that sure guarantees a cooking success experience for the little one!