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.
New Arrivals: True Stories
Friday, July 30, 2010
Never Say Die by Melanie Davies & Lynne Barrett RRP: RM44.90 Price: RM17.90
On a Saturday morning in May 1980, Melanie Bowen, a pretty fifteen year old, ran down the stairs of her parents’ home in Port Talbot, grabbed her leather jacket and crash helmet, yelled a goodbye, and then walked out of the front door into the sunshine for what was to be the last time in her life. “Never Say Die” is the true story of what followed. Since the motorcycle crash that left her paralyzed from the chest down, Melanie’s life has been one of extremes. However, she’s won medals in athletics for Wales, been humbled and inspired by Falklands veterans at RAF Chessington, raised thousands for charity, become a major disability poster girl in America, dabbled with the film world and been screen tested for a movie, met the Queen, and set up her own rehabilitation charity, whose patrons include the acclaimed actor Michael Sheen, Dame Tanni Grey Thompson, and former Welsh Rugby captain, Gwyn Jones. She has also, against all the odds, found lasting happiness, fallen in love, and married the surgeon who 25 years earlier told her she would never walk again.
Daddy’s Little Earner: A Heartbreaking True Story of a Brave Little Girl’s Escape from Violence by Maria Landon RRP: RM39.90 Price: RM17.90
The shocking story of a young girl forced into prostitution by her own father, & her painful journey to escape her horrific childhood & build a new life for herself and her sons. Maria’s dad was a pimp, living in a world of thieves & street-walkers. By the age of nine, Maria’s father was abusing her & getting a prostitute friend to dress her up in stockings & make-up. By the time she was 14 he was selling her on the streets of the red light district in Norwich. At 15 she ran away to King’s Cross with an older lover who turned out to be just another pimp. Furious at losing a nice little earner her father involved the police & both he & the other man were jailed for living off Maria’s immoral earnings. Only then could Maria escape her traumatic childhood and follow her dream of becoming a mother.
Escaping Daddy by Maria Landon RRP: RM39.90 Price: RM17.90
The sequel to Daddy’s Little Earner tells Maria’s story as she tries to rebuild her life. Determined to escape from her past & be the best wife & mother she could possibly be, Maria throws herself into her marriage. But it is never that easy to escape from such a traumatic start in life. Maria tells the story of her marriage into the gypsy community & the emotional demons that rise up from her childhood to haunt her as she becomes the victim of violence once more. She leads the reader through her own personal & inspiring journey out of a nervous breakdown & through two marriages, on to becoming a personal development teacher who helps many others to overcome their pasts, & a strong, empowered single mother of two boys.
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Specially for the Young Christian Souls
Thursday, July 8, 2010BookXcess does not only offer books but other gorgeous accessories for books as well! For the young Christians, these books and item may be really useful… Moreover, these books and item makes a really great birthday or Christening gift as well!
Make Your Own Prayers (Magnetic) –Suitable for age 3+ Price: RM19.90
This interactive book contains four magnetic prayer boards on which children can build:
- Prayers of Praise
- Thank you prayers
- Sorry Prayers
- Help Prayers
Classic Bible Stories by Rhona Davies (Hardcover) RRP: RM59.90 Price: RM17.90
The Bible is full of stories that have captured the imagination of generations of readers and been a sourse of inspiration to many.
These classic Bible stories have been chosen as the best-known and best-loved of all of them and have been illustrated in a dynamic, contemporary style to make them accessible for the readers of today.
Bible Covers by Precious Moments Price: RM12.90
10 reasons to love this super adorable Bible Cover:
1. Washable: This Bible Cover is made of fabric, therefore always easy to clean! 
2. Pink: Which girl wouldn’t adore pink colour? Your little girl will look super sweet carrying this Bible Cover!
3. Pockets: The outer part of the Bible cover has 2 pockets on the front & 1 pocket on the back. Always convenient to slip in pieces of notes…
4. Personalize: With the easy iron-on patterns and glitzy stones available in various stores, it’s always fun & easy to personalize & Bejewel this gorgeous accessory!
5. Handy: The size of this Bible cover is ideal, universal sized Bible will snug in nicely & the handle makes it easy to carry around!
6. Zip: Gorgeous gorgeous double zip, an absolute darling & always easy for two-way zipping & unzipping!
7. Inner pockets: Left & right side slide pockets for Bible covers. For a nice snug and easy reference on Bible, just unzip, open & start flipping through the pages. 
8. Page-markers: 2 strands of attached page-markers for easy references between Bible pages… (similar to a Book-thong)
9. Smooth, semi-waterproof surface on the inside. PER-FECT!
10. Pen holder: Elastic pen-holder on the right hand side. Genius, or what?!
P/S: This could be a perfect NOTEBOOK holder as well! Surely we can get a little more creative! *psst* Or a Diary cover..
Audio Books BookXcess Recommends
Wednesday, July 7, 2010BookXcess would like to share with you 10 picks of audio books title available at our store now!
Here’s an interesting article about audio books for your light reading: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/26/fashion/thursdaystyles/26audio.html
Debt Cures by Kevin Trudeau RRP : RM 104.90 Price : RM 24.90
You can apply Kevin’s solutions to your debt problems, and keep more money in your pocket today. You can learn how to use credit to build wealth! Read Debt Cure$ and cure your debt forever.
You will learn:
- How the credit lending business is rigged against you!
- How the financial industry wants to keep you in debt!
- How the banks and credit card companies are making obscene profits off of you and how you can change that!
- How to reduce or possible totally eliminate your debt!
- How you could cut your payments in half!
- How to correct your credit with two magic words!
- How to improve your credit virtually overnight!
- How to get free money that you never have to pay back!
- Find out why the financial industry wants to keep you in debt.
- Turn bad debt into good credit.
Jesus by Deepak Chopra RRP : RM 104.90 Price : RM 24.90
The narrative focuses on the mysterious span of time in Christ’s life between the ages of 12 and 30. Chopra portrays the young adult Jesus as a malleable figure at the center of a host of pivotal political, cultural and religious shifts. The threads of his spiritual leadership become evident during these formative years, but Christ must devote himself to growing in enlightenment about the full nature of his identity and message. Chopra’s narration may not always maintain a natural flow of dialogue among characters, but the ethereal power of his voice and the evocative manner in which he sets the stage remain effective. Perhaps the most compelling elements of the story line involve Judas and Mary Magdalene, two of New Testament history’s most complicated and controversial figures.
The Motley Fool Million Dollar Portfolio CD: How to Build and Grow a Panic-Proof Investment Portfolio by David Gardner RRP : RM 122.90 Price : RM 24.90
In this long-anticipated, groundbreaking guide to building a seven-figure portfolio, acclaimed stock pickers and Internet pioneers David and Tom Gardner lay bare the simple philosophy that they have used to help millions of grateful individual investors outfox the professionals on Wall Street.
Listeners are offered a first-class education in building, growing, and defending an individual portfolio, one investment strategy at a time. From learning to think like an investor to finding a first stock, from international investing to community-based online tools, this audiobook takes the reader through the essential strategies for building any portfolio—no matter how small its start or how big its ambitions.
Mismatch by Tami Hoag (Author) Jen Taylor (Narrator) RRP : RM 69.90 Price : RM 19.90
A Classic Romance– Bronwynn Prescott Pierson had certainly made a mess of things! She’d left a disloyal groom at the altar, driven to Vermont, and now stood, near-tears, on the steps of a ramshackle Victorian house in her satin wedding gown. When a gorgeous, all-American hunk emerged from the woods, she didn’t know whether to chase him away with a stick or run into his arms! The breathtaking redhead with the lost-fawn look in her eyes seized Wade Grayson’s heart in a flash and convinced him she needed a keeper, but Bronwynn vowed she was swearing off men for at least a year–and besides, a stuffed-shirt politician with no sense of adventure was definitely not for her! Wade figured her for a frivolous heiress, yet he found the temptress with the legs of a goddess utterly enchanting. She stole his cigarettes, dared him to climb trees, and freed his spirit to fall in love. But could they find a place to bridge their worlds and cherish each other for always?
Tales From The Perilous Realm by J. R. R. Tolkien RRP : RM 89.90 Price : RM 19.90
For the first time in A-format, the definitive collection of Tolkien’s four acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of The Hobbit. Farmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but — having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant — is called upon to do battle when the dragon Chrysophylax comes to town; The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells by way of verse of Tom’s many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls; Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree; Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children. The four tales are written with the same skill, quality and hallmarks that made Tolkien’s Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien’s place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.
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Coming Soon: Maxwell’s Maxims
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
John C. Maxwell is a notable Christian author who has over 50 books under his belt. Most of his books focus on leadership development. In our upcoming shipment of books, we’ve brought in a host of his inspirational books; naturally, they’re all at our usual affordable prices. Read more
Coming Soon: Designer Bibles
Monday, March 15, 2010
In our upcoming shipment, we’re bringing in a variety of beautiful designer bibles for Christians of all ages, which would make lovely gifts as well. Do take a look. Read more
Ideas for Christmas: Spiritual
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
If you’re looking for a spiritual gift for someone this Christmas, take a look at some of the soul-inspiring titles we brought in from our latest shipment. Read more
Get Further Reading on The Da Vinci Code Free!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Have you ever wondered about the truth behind Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code? BookXcess can put to rest your wonderings – we’re giving away Breaking the Da Vinci Code by Darrell Bock absolutely free.
The promotion is limited to one book per person, from Monday 21 September to Thursday 24 September 2009, for the first 20 customers who show their copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and mention this promotion at the counter.