Of Crafts & Ribbons & Papers…
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Paper Creations, Cards and Gifts: Over 35 Paperfolded Designs Featuring Origami, Iris and Teabag Folding by Steve & Megumi Biddle
RRP: RM90.95 Price: RM24.90
This book takes paper to new dimensions by turning flat sheets of tissue, patterned, textured & metallic papers into lasting, three-dimensional creations. Even novice papercrafters can follow the clear, specially drawn step-by-step artworks, including styles such as iris folding & origami. More experienced crafters will also be inspired, as each project is packed with design variations & ideas. Projects range from fun-to-make Christmas & Halloween cards & gifts for christenings & Mother’s Day, to packaging for all kinds of occasions that demand an extra-special touch.
Simply Beautiful Ribboncraft by Heidi Boyd RRP: RM59.90 Price: RM19.90
Even complete beginners can find success creating the pretty home accents, gifts, cards, baby items & holiday projects found in Simply Beautiful Ribboncraft.
-Features 45 step-by-step projects—and 15 variations—for every taste and skill level
-Capitalizes on the popularity of embellishments & the romantic style seen in Victoria & Martha Stewart Living
-Demonstrates how quickly and easily readers can make stylish ribbon crafts—everything from purses and holiday ornaments to barrettes and baby clothes
Gifted Wrapping by Christine Fritsch RRP: RM81.90 Price: RM24.90
Creative Wraps and Ribbons for Every Occasion, Step-by-Step Instructions for Stylish and Elegant Gift Wraps for Perfect Presentations. Drawing from a creative palette of papers ranging from handmade to commercial gift wraps, the author will show how to wrap a gift that will be as memorable for its presentation as for the gift itself.
All Wrapped Up by Kevin Akers RRP: RM80.90 Price: RM24.90
Through hundreds of eye-popping reproductions, All Wrapped Up! celebrates gift wrap that most ephemeral of paper products from the groovy 1960s. A thoughtfully wrapped present is a gift in itself, and All Wrapped Up! is the perfect package to celebrate the popular designs of the most visually exuberant decade of all.
Paper: Beautiful Ideas for Gifts and Home Decorations by Claire Richardson
RRP : RM68.35 Price: RM19.90
Inexpensive and easy to make, Claire Richardson’s adaptable ideas are beautifully photographed by Polly Wreford- Easy-to-follow instructions and inspiring photographs will help open the doors to your creativity.
Blog Bonanza 44 Winners
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Answers for Blog Bonanza 44:
1.) In which Japanese Anime is Neil Gaiman involved in? — Princess Mononoke
2.) In what year Schulz won his first Reuben Award? — 1955
The three entries with correct answers with outstanding comments picked as winners are…
- Tan Jae Han
- Che Alhafaizol bin Che Ismail
- Norsyafiqah Binti Othman
Congratulations to the 3 winners, who have just won themselves either a copy of Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by David Michealis worth RM34.90 or Prince of Stories: The Many Worlds of Neil Gaiman by Hank Wagner, Christopher Golden, Stephen R. Bissette worth RM24.90!
New Arrivals: Beauty & Fashion
Friday, September 3, 2010
The Cocktail Dress by Laird Borrelli-Persson RRP: RM96.90 Price: 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. Immerse yourself into the world of fashion history, where you can see which piece becomes a legendary and how its story began to unfold.
Trinny and Susannah: What You Wear Can Change You RRP: RM69.50 Price: RM24.90
Trinny & Susannah have advised and dressed more than 3,000 women. They know instinctively the finer points & secrets of looking good. All their advice is presented in this book, whether it is something simple like knowing when to add a touch of blusher to your face or something more dramatic like changing the colour of your hair. They show how to choose the colours that suit you best, what underwear to buy, how to store clothes & how to revamp your wardrobe at no cost. They recommend beauty & makeup products & cover dressing for pregnancy. They give valuable hints on choosing accessories (handbags, shoes, belts, hats, jewellery) & travelling, including how to pose to best advantage in those holiday photographs.
Trinny & Susannah: What Your Clothes Say About You RRP: RM109.90 Price: RM24.90
Susannah & Trinny can tell how you feel about yourself by how you dress. This book shows how to project yourself in a positive way through your clothes. It shows how to re-tune your appearance so that you can tell the world you are who you want to be. When you look different you will act different, when you act different you will feel different. Susannah & Trinny’s last television series attracted 5 million viewers and sold more than 400,000 copies.
Coleen’s Real Style by Coleen Rooney RRP: RM99.90 Price: RM29.90
What Coleen Rooney doesn’t know about style and shopping isn’t worth knowing, and she is a fashion inspiration to girls everywhere. Now she’s put together a glossy, gorgeous style guide that contains everything you could EVER want to know about high-street fashion, beauty, hair and makeup, body care and style without spending a fortune or stepping out of the high street. Glossy and gorgeous, accessible and fun, Coleen’s Real Style is your ideal high-street shopping partner: chatty, friendly, honest and open, and highly knowledgeable about fashion. A must for all real women out there!
New Arrival: Cross Stitch Books
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Cross Stitch Angels: Over 30 Inspirational New Designs by David & Charles Publishing (Creator) RRP: RM96.10 Price: RM24.90
This collection of more than 30 stunning designs is the first project book entirely devoted to one of cross stitching’s most popular subjects. Angels are symbols of many virtues & aspirations. They can personify kindness & innocence, hope & love, the joy of seasons & celebrations and, of course, the magic of Christmas. This collection of more than 30 angelic projects large & small offers something for everyone. ‘Angels of the World’ brings together heavenly creatures from many countries, while ‘Angel’s Rules’ is full of cute cherubs enouraging all the family to help around the house. ‘May you always have angels by your side’ is the wish on the charming birth sampler, while the angelic alphabet will inspire you to stitch angelic messages of your own.
Picture It In Cross Stitch Today by Jo Verso RRP: RM90.95 Price: RM24.90
This is a celebration of the work of the late Jo Verso, bringing her first & most successful title back into print. “Picture It in Cross Stitch” was a ground-breaking book enabling cross stitchers to celebrate their own lives – their families, their homes & their personal stories – in stitches. The original text has been completely updated and is illustrated with the very best examples of Jo’s work taken from all six of her published books. Computer generated colour charts & new colour photography, specially commissioned for this edition bring this cross stitch classic up to date.
Cross Stitch by the Sea by Ursula Michael RRP: RM110.00 Price: RM24.90
You will almost be able to feel the sand between your toes with the evocative designs presented in Cross Stitch by the Sea. Over 35 inspirational pieces for cross stich capture a wide assortment of seaside memories, including sea life, sand castles, tropical island getaways & more. Project ideas for using the designs range from framed pictures, beach bags & pillows to smaller quick-to-stitch coasters and cards. Simple stitching advice and clear instructions accompany each project along with clear, full-color charts & stunning photography for each cross stitch design.
The Cross Stitcher’s Bible Project Book by Jane Greenoff RRP: RM90.95 Price: RM24.90
This book begins with a useful section called Back to Basics, which includes information on materials & equipment you will need, how to use the charts & how to begin stitching. The book is then divided into four sections – Fabulous Fabrics, Exciting Embellishments, Perfect Stitches & Beautiful Bands. Each of these focuses on a theme, with projects that allow you to explore different fabrics, threads, stitches & types of embroidery. Useful technique panels in each chapter explain in words & diagrams the key techniques used in the projects.
Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Cards by David and Charles RRP: RM109.90 Price: RM24.90
This is a bumper store of 120 cards & tags to stitch for any occasion, from welcoming a new baby to celebrating a silver wedding anniversary. An inspirational mix of styles ensures designs to suit everyone, from traditional & cute to humorous & quirky. Each of the 40 occasions offers a choice of three designs – choose from quick, quicker or quickest, depending on the time you have available. Every design features concise, easy-to-follow instructions, & a quick-start section at the front of the book will make your cards even speedier.
Cross Stitch Garden Projects by Joanne Sanderson RRP: RM94.10 Price: RM24.90
Every one of these delightful cross-stitch patterns capture the love of gardening & nature, & offer a fresh approach to a popular technique. From cushions to samplers, these projects showcase attractive designs featuring flowers, fruit, & vegetables, while more than 60 color charts have motifs large & small. Beginners will enjoy stitching the simple Butterfly Kitchen Set, which includes a dish towel border & patches for an oven-mitt patch & tea-cozy. The Lavender Sachet not only looks pretty, but the scented pot-pourri smells wonderful. Everything’s coming up roses, in a selection of bookmarks, beaded handbag mirrors, & other gifts. Cards, journal covers, wall hangings, & more: they’re here, with information on mounting the finished items, & additional hints for using the patterns.
New Arrival: Non-Fiction
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Soros Lectures: At the Central European University by George Soros RRP: RM59.90 Price: RM17.90
Five lectures George Soros recently delivered at the Central European University in Budapest. The lectures are the culmination of a lifetime of practical and philosophical reflection. In the first and second lecture, Soros discusses his general theory of reflexivity and its application to financial markets, providing insight into the recent financial crisis. The third and fourth lectures examine the concept of open society, which has guided Soros’ global philanthropy, as well as the potential for conflict between capitalism and open society. The closing lecture focuses on the way ahead, closely examining the increasingly important economic and political role that China will play in the future. “The Budapest Lectures” presents these five seminal talks into one volume, which offers a condensed and highly readable summary of Soros’ world view.
The Dalai Lama Mind in Comfort and Ease by Sogyal Rinpoche RRP: RM100.00 Price: RM24.90
This beautiful book allows everyone to have access to this inspiring presentation and to share the full richness and subtlety of the Dalai Lama’s presentation. In the teachings, His Holiness sets out the key principles of Buddhism, showing how the mind can be transformed to overcome suffering through love, compassion, and a true understanding of the nature of reality. Illustrating his brilliant overview of the path with his own personal experiences and advice on how to integrate practice into daily life, the Dalai Lama gracefully brings Buddhist teachings, especially those of Dzogchen, to life.
The Longest Trip Home by John Grogan RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
Finding your place in the world can be the longest trip home… In the highly anticipated follow-up to Marley & Me, John Grogan again works his magic, bringing us the story of what came first. Before there was Marley, there was a gleefully mischievous boy growing up in a devout Catholic home outside Detroit in the 1960s & ’70s. Despite his loving parents’ best efforts, John’s attempts to meet their expectations failed spectacularly. And then one day, a strong-willed young woman named Jenny walked into his life. As their love grew, John began the painful, funny, & poignant journey into adulthood — away from his parents’ orbit and into a life of his own. It would take a fateful call and the onset of illness to lead him on the final leg of his journey — the trip home again. Filled with revelation & laugh-out-loud humor, The Longest Trip Home will capture your heart — but mostly it will make you want to reach out to those you love most.
Rich Brother Rich Sister: Two Different Paths to God, Money and Happiness by Robert T. Kiyosaki, Emi Kiyosaki RRP: RM96.90 Price: RM19.90
Two lives, together, then apart, then together again, as a brother & sister discover the riches of life. Rich Brother, Rich Sister combines the inspirational true-life stories of Robert Kiyosaki & his sister Emi into one book. This book will inspire you along your own life’s journey & will reaffirm your belief in the power of purpose, the importance of action, & the ability to overcome all obstacles in a quest for wealth, both financial & spiritual.
The Papercraft Weekend Workbook by Fiona Jones RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
A comprehensive guide for both beginners & experienced papercrafters with 50 step-by-step projects. From choosing paper & accessories to all the tools you’ll need, every stage of the project & each technique are explained & illustrated. The easy-to-use format shows the level of difficulty, the techniques used, & approximate time needed. From Ribbons to Rose Petals – creative techniques for making over 50 stunning projects; includes greeting cards, invitations, stationary, picture frames.
Q is for Quilt by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes RRP: RM89.90 Price: RM19.90
From the Authors of Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts! Take a private quilting class and sharpen your quiltmaking skills with two beloved instructors. Diana McClun and Laura Nownes’ creative quilt projects help familiarize you with successively more complex techniques.
* 19 bright, cheery projects made with traditional blocks such as Nine Patch, Square-in-a-Square, and Houses
* Start with simple blocks and techniques and proceed to more challenging designs.
* Techniques include strip piecing, half-square triangles, appliqué, & more
* Choose fabrics and supplies with confidence
Origins: The Creative Spark Behind Japan’s Best Products Designs by Shu Hagiwara RRP: RM122.50 Price: RM29.90
Japan has a long history of combining the newest technology with clever, striking & intricate design, the result of the traditional aesthetic of monozukuri, or “the art of making things.” For this book, Shu Hagiwara has selected forty Japanese-designed products that have had a profound impact on the post-World War II period, & looks at the original ideas that sparked the creation of these products. What were the engineers thinking when they designed the Honda Super Cub–what many consider to be the best motorcycle of all time? What traditional craft inspired Isamu Noguchi’s lantern, Akari? From Hagiwara’s text, we learn much about these elegant, witty and beautiful designs, as well as the process from inception to product. The stunning photographs of the celebrated Masashi Kuma give further expression to these ideas.
Blog Bonanza 44
Friday, August 27, 2010If you’re a lover of Neil Gaiman or Snoopy from Peanuts, then you must enter this contest to win yourself either of these books! That is, if you haven’t bought your own copy already. A biography of two absolutely brilliant ‘artist’ in our reading world!
For this week’s blog bonanza, we’re giving away Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by David Michaelis worth RM34.90 or Prince of Stories: The Many Worlds of Neil Gaiman by Hank Wagner, Christopher Golden, Stephen R. Bissette worth RM24.90. To get your hands on one of these books, just answer these two questions correctly & complete the line, “Great biographies are…” in less than 50 words.
1.) In which Japanese Anime is Neil Gaiman involved in?
2.) In what year Schulz won his first Reuben Award?
Submit your entry along with name, IC number, contact number and e-mail address to sales[at]bookxcess[dot]com. Contest deadline is Thursday midnight 2nd September 2010. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. The three entries with correct answers & outstanding comments will be chosen and winners will be notified via e-mail.
Let’s TRAVEL to our Non-Fiction Picks!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Spirit of China: A Photographic Journey of the People, Culture and History by Gill Davies
RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM29.90
This stunnig book explores the contrasting facets of this exciting nation through the medium of the five elements that are central to Chinese cosmology. Related to many aspects of Chinese history, philosophy, and lifestyle, the five elements (Chinese cosmology – earth, water, fire, wood and metal) serve as starting points for you to explore this unique country. This hardcover copy comes with glorious colour photographs and index.
Everest: History of the Himalayan Giant by Roberto Mantovani
RRP: RM155.45 Price: RM34.90
The mighty, inaccessible peaks of Mt. Everest have always posed an irresistible challenge to those motivated to test their mettle against the harsh conditions. Packed with spectacular archival and specially commissioned photographs, this book examines the history of Everest mountaineering through thrilling journey reports. The authors describe in detail the planning required for such a monumental climb and the technical means used in the Everest climbing adventures of modern mountaineering. The narrative recounts the various chapters in the mountaineering history of Everest, from the first reconnaissance in 1921 to the first victorious climb and the accomplishments-and failures-of recent decades. We meet the ambitious adventurers, revel in their triumphs, and experience the tragedies as well. Throughout the book the lively text and vivid photographs transport readers on a journey they will never forget.
BookXcess recommends: Audio Book Titles
Friday, August 20, 2010
For One More Day by Mitch Albom RRP: RM109.90 Price: RM24.90
This stunning novel from the author of the “New York Times” bestsellers “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” is for anyone in a family. For One More Day is the story of a mother and a son, and a relationship that covers a lifetime and beyond. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one? Through Albom’s inspiring characters and masterful storytelling, readers will newly appreciate those whom they love—and may have thought they’d lost—in their own lives. For One More Day is a book for anyone in a family, and will be cherished by Albom’s millions of fans worldwide.
Cat and Mouse by James Patterson RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
Alex Cross battles not one, but two vicious killers intent on seeing him lose their high stakes game–one that Alex never agreed to play. Villian Gary Soneji is back. He vows his last act on earth will be taking the life of Alex Cross. But first he wants to have some fun. With time running out, Cross must predict Soneji’s next move: the lives of thousands of innocent commuters hang in the balance. Meanwhile, a second game of cat and mouse is being played. Thomas Augustine Pierce is referred to by the FBI and Interpol as “St. Augustine” for his uncanny ability to catch killers. He has been chasing his demon, Mr. Smith, since his fiancee was brutally murdered, her heart cut out. Panic spreads through Europe when Mr. Smith strikes in London… then Paris… But when the Soneji case takes a baffling new twist, Pierce must put the Mr. Smith case on hold to assist in a special investigation. Will Cross-or Pierce-figure out in time who is the cat, and who is the mouse?
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
Chosen in a British poll as one of the 100 most important books of the 20th century, this 1984 novel about a family’s strange and repulsive secret has become a cult classic. Sixteen years old, Frankie has developed behavioral patterns involving the ritualistic killings of animals and insects to help predict daily events. As each successive day pass, Frankie receives phone call from older half-brother, Paul, who has escaped form an institution and is working his way home.
Humour: The Best Light Reading Materials
Wednesday, August 18, 2010Edward Monkton is the alter ego of Eton- and Oxford-educated Giles Andreae, philosopher, poet, artist, and all-around interesting fellow. Giles’s first creation, Purple Ronnie, earned him recognition as the U.K.’s top-selling living poet and an icon of contemporary popular culture. He resides in Notting Hill, London. Author’s web site: www.edwardmonkton.com/
The Shoes of Salvation by Edward Monkton RRP: RM37.95 Price: RM14.90
If a woman has beautiful shoes, does she really need anything more from life? When interviewing Sarah Jessica Parker, Time magazine devoted the entire interview solely to questions of the sole. In step with a woman’s soul-fulfilling need for shoes, Edward Monkton writes in The Shoes of Salvation: “For the first time in her life, the lady felt complete. And the lady knew what she had instinctively known all along. That sometimes, only glorious shoes can save you.
Love by Edward Monkton RRP: RM33.90 Price: RM14.90
Love is a collection for the romantically minded. It is a warm, thoughtful, and quirky treasury of Edward Monkton’s best-selling words of wisdom on the age-old subject of relationships. Readers will fall for Love’s stylish line illustrations and romantic philosophies that celebrate those special connections between lovers. Beautiful, funny, original thoughts, said simply, will make hearts beat faster.
Love is the perfect way to show someone you care. Forget flowers, this is the gift to give to your soul mate.
The Lady Who Was Beautiful Inside by Edward Monkton RRP: RM37.95 Price: RM14.90
With beauty magazines boasting circulations in the millions and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recording more than 10 million elective cosmetic procedures within the last calendar year, it’s pretty obvious that women across the nation are in need of a little pick-me-up. Edward Monkton delivers an empowering sense of self in The Lady Who Was Beautiful Inside by reminding readers that beauty from deep within “is the most beautiful beauty of all.”
Love Monkey by Edward Monkton RRP: RM38.90 Price: RM14.90
A simple, innocent love story of a monkey. A delightful light read that will leave you smiling when you turn the last pages close.
The Wonderful Christmas Undies by Edward Monkton RRP: RM34.90 Price: RM14.90
Edward Monkton now assembles his funny, sometimes surreal and suprisingly philisophical drawings and thoughts on Christmas. The Wonderful Xmas Undies So powerful was their spell that ladies sighed with pleasure at their beauty and grown men fell to their knees and wept. Edward Monkton’s surprisingly philosophical take on all aspects of love, life and happiness have made Monkton’s drawings stylish collectors’ items and a mark of good taste year in, year out.
Sneak preview~!!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010Here are the sneak preview for non-fiction titles from our latest shipment!! 
We have cookbook for party princess & Mums, a book full of information about cats, a biography of Vincent van Gogh and Barrack & Michelle Obama’s Love Story, a box of Massage manual with a massage tool, and many more!!
2 more days to go for our 3rd Anniversary celebration!! Fabulous excitement & buzz for this coming weekend!!