Friday May 10, 2013
Living your dream life
Compiled by KENNETH CHAW
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Utube: Inspector Mislan And The Utube Serial Rapes
Author: Rozlan Mohd Noor
Publisher: Silverfish Books, 298 pages
ROZLAN Mohd Noor’s third Inspector Mislan police procedural is set for lots of conflict and controversy, beginning with politically and socially sensitive serial rape cases. The rapes quickly become a sensation when they are recorded and uploaded onto the Internet, and one victim commits suicide after her ordeal is screened for the world to see. Mislan is convinced there is a pattern to the selection of victims – but can he work with new Inspector Sherry long enough to catch these cruel men, even while dealing with meddling superiors and a hungry press?
Guide To A Healthy Home
Author: Kimberly Button
Publisher: Advantage Quest Publications, 303 pages
HOMES are meant to be a refuge, a place of safety and protection. But in Guide To A Healthy Home, green living expert Kimberly Button points out that harmful ingredients in cleaners and detergents, radiation from microwaves and cell phones, and pesticide-soaked lawns can put your family’s health and safety in jeopardy. Her book helps readers to identify the risks and suggests precautionary measures to take. Some of the topics discussed include air and water quality, flooring, furniture and decorations, cosmetics, pest control and outdoor living.
The Law Of Extraordinary Effort: How To Get The Life You Dream Of Author: Edwin J. Sprague
Publisher: Advantage Quest Publications, 238 pages
NO dream is ever too outlandish, according to author Edwin J. Sprague who became the president of a company just five years after he joined it. This book shows how readers can achieve seemingly impossible goals by introducing what he calls the “Law of Extraordinary Effort” or the “Z Factor”. Hard work, commitment and a thick skin are some of the key elements in this Z Factor that can help turn dreams into reality. Sprague also explains why too much learning can kill dreams and how “tactical ignorance” can preserve them.
Bolehland
Author: Masao Usui
Publisher: Petai Books, 166 pages
BOLEHLAND is the memoir of a Japanese upper management executive who was sent to Malaysia to head his corporation’s manufacturing division here. He shares his thoughts and the observations he made during his stay in this country, including topics like the weather, local delicacies, film censorship and driving etiquette. Written in an honest yet light-hearted way, Bolehland lets readers in on a foreigner’s perspective of Malaysia.
The Utter Relief Of Holiness
Author: John Eldredge
Publisher: Faith Words, 179 pages
FAILING to live a life of complete holiness has left many Christians feeling guilty. But New York Times bestselling Christian author John Eldredge shows why you needn’t feel that way. Best known for his works Wild At Heart and Captivating, Eldredge explains why holiness cannot be attained by human effort but rather, by experiencing God’s unchanging love.
Get The Guy
Author: Matthew Hussey
Publisher: Harperwave, 250 pages
DATING coach Matthew Hussey shows how women can land the man of their dreams, and keep him, in Get The Guy. Hussey encourages women who haven’t been able to enjoy a lasting relationship not to give up, as the secret lies in simply understanding what makes men tick. He also bust myths about what men want in a relationship besides offering tips and strategies to help kickstart one’s love life.
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