Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments by Zephir, Thierry This attractively-presented and well-iliustrated account of the complex of buildings and monuments at Angkor is made up of 140 outstanding recent colour photographs with a scholarly but accessible introduction and commentary. It will be an illuminating and lasting companion for anyone interested in these breathtaking edifices. With maps and bibliography.

Art & Architecture of Cambodia by Jessup, Helen Ibbitson

Larasati - Glerum: Pictures of Southeast Asian Fine Art Auction, Singapore 3 April 2004 This catalogue of the Larasati-Glerum Pictures of Asia Fine Art Auction in Singapore April 2004 features still life, portraits, and landscapes by many renown Indonesian, Asian and European artists painting with an Asian -- and some Balinese -- theme. Includes Lee Man Fong, Le Mayeur de Merpres, Chen Wen Hsi, Arie Smit, Affandi, Basoeki Abdullah, Hendra Gunawan, Le Pho, Ong Kim Seng, van der Sterren, and Widayat.

Modern Indonesian Painting by Spanjaard, Helena A wealth of full-colour illustrations is included in this clear and well researched account of modern Indonesian painting, which focusses on post-1900 developments. Author Helena Spanjaard expands on her doctoral thesis the discussion of Colonial/Orientalist styles and achievements. She follows up on this with accounts of Indonesian artists and Indonesian-based art education, trends, and also controversies. The nature and importance of art in the service of the Indonesian independence movement and in nation building is also discussed. The events of 1965-95 are related to the diverse and lively work of that period. The valuable exposition includes discussion of the oeuvres of individual artists and also assesses the longer-term patterns of creativity and development in Indonesia's remarkable art world.

Buddhist Textiles of Laos, Lan Na and the Isan: The Iconography of Design Elements by Bunce, Frederick W. Textiles from Laos, Lan Na and the Isan are prized for their artistic brilliance and aesthetic beauty. They speak volumes on a weaving tradition that has evolved though centuries and shapes the socio-cultural life of the people associated with it. This book studies the iconography of the design elements typically employed by craftsmen of textiles from these areas: it deals with their art of weaving, various textile forms to be found in the region and the suitable and inherently powerful motifs woven. With numerous illustrations of the designs, it involves study of design elements on articles of daily use as well as those used for ceremonial purposes and the kind of forms and iconography depicted, such as ancestor figures, animal and plant forms, water creatures, objects used in cermonies and geometric forms. Viewing Buddhism as the prime influence upon the objects through Hinduism is also an important referent, it explores the symbols and design elements involve and their many meanings and dimensions they encompass -- their fertility-related, religious and universal association, for instance. The designs considered in the study are based upon the square grid and the design elements are shown in the typical graph form employed by weavers.

Permata Cita: Koleksi Kain Ibu Negara (Textile Collections of Indonesia's First Ladies) by Achjadi, Judi; Belinda Gunawanl; (Editors), et al This volume presents some 500 illustrations of the glorious richly coloured subtle intricacies of carefully chosen Indonesian batiks drawn from the personal collections or wardrobes of the country's First Ladies and other distinguished collectors. The accompanying essays explore the cultural values expressed in Indonesian batik, the significance of designs and motifs, Islamic themes, animal imagery and the special nuances and characteristics in Madurese batik and Indonesia's gold-threaded textiles. Bilingual in Indonesian.

Exploring Modern Indonesian Art: The Collection of Dr Oei Hong Djien by Spanjaard, Helena Southeast Asian art historian Dr. Helena Spanjaard does justice to the impressive collection of Dr. Oei Hong Djien's modern Indonesian art. Dr Oei, a physician by background and a partner in Djarum, a leading cigarette manufacturer in Indonesia, has built a museum to house his outstanding collection containing many high quality works of the doyens of modern art, including Affandi, Sudjojono, Hendra and Widayat, as well as of talented younger artists like Nasirun, I Made Djirna and Entang Wiharso.

China's New Art, Post-1989 by Doran, Valerie C. (Catalogue (Editor) This substantial volume showcases works at the exhibition of the same name, using 1989 as the year marking major changes in China's cultural scene. As the Introduction notes: "Drastic changes in the social and economic order followed in the aftermath of the student movement that year....Since 1989, new art in China has gone through a significant transformation...The keen interest in exploratory experimentation has now settled down to pursuits of themes and issues closer to home and to heart."

Current Cases in Comparative Business Analysis by Chong, Sebastian (Editor) These eight case studies demonstrate both content and method for students of comparative business analysis. Much information is included in the studies of companies in Singapore, India, Malaysia, US, Sweden, Germany, Japan and UK.

Public Sector Branding in Asia [the Brand Advantage] by Temporal, Paul Branding is an in-word. This book on branding rationales and strategies in relation to the presentation of public sector activities and products in Asia is for planners and students. The interesting case material presented, with graphics, and a relaxed style means this account of the all-pervading, but sometimes almost unnoticed, planned use of branding will also be of interest to a general reader.

Buddha Is Hiding: Refugees, Citizenship, The New America by Ong, Aihwa "Fleeing the murderous Pol Pot regime, Cambodian refugees arrive in America as at once the victims and the heroes of America's misadventures in Southeast Asia; and their encounters with American citizenship are contradictory as well. Service providers, bureaucrats, and employers exhort them to be self-reliant, individualistic, and free, even as the system and the culture constrain them within terms of ethnicity, race, and class. This book tells the story of Cambodian Americans experiencing American citizenship from the bottom-up. Based on extensive fieldwork in Oakland and San Francisco, anthropologist Aihwa Ong puts a human face on how American institutions--of health, welfare, law, police, church, and industry--affect minority citizens as they negotiate American culture and re-interpret the American dream.

Ubud Is a Mood by Lueras, L. (Designer) and Various Contributors Ubud in South-Central Bali has for long been known for its rice terraces and natural beauty, but in recent years has become internationally renowned as an arts and culture centre. This composite presentation of today's Ubud is richly illustrated with colour photographs. Its history, painters of the pre- and post Independence periods, traditions in worship and dance and the diversity of the area's birds and landscape together with up to date information about hotels and facilities for traditional cures are here made available for the tourist or a reader planning to spend time in the area. With bibliography and location details.

Tan Tock Seng; Pioneer: His Life, Times, Contributions and Legacy by Dhoraisingam, Kamala Devi & D. S. Samuel Illustrated with recent and archival photographs, this overview of the life and legacy of Tan Tock Seng (1798-1850) offers interesting sidelights onto the early years of the Colony of Singapore. A classic rags-to-riches story, Tan arrived in Singapore from Malacca in 1819 as a vegetable setter. He transformed into a trader, merchant, and subsequently, property owner, and became a major participant in public and commercial affairs. His many generous acts included the 1844 construction of the first hospital, which bears his name today. Note is also made of the lives of Tan Tock Seng's descendants and the ongoing achievements of the present Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Against Giants: The Life and Climbs of a Disabled Mountaineer by Lim, David David Lim, author of "Mountain to Climb" -- published in 1999 -- was one of the leaders of the first Singapore team to climb Mount Everest in 1998. He was subsequently left considerably disabled after suffering from the rare neurological Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He tells how, with his zest for mountaineering unabated, he prepared for a joint Singapore-Latin America expedition to climb Everest in 2002 by climbing Argentina's Mount Aconnagua, Switzerland's Weissfrau, New Zealand's Mount Cook and other seemingly impossible heights until the 2002 attempts on Mount Everest and Mount Shishapangma in Tibet. While David did not himself reach these Summits, his tale will long serve to inspire those facing seemingly impossible odds. With photographs and glossary.

Krishen Jit: An Uncommon Position; Selected Writings by Rowland, Kathy (Editor) Malaysian scholar and dramatist Krishen Jit (b.1939) has been for more than 40 years a major influence in the world of South East Asia's drama and the arts. His activities and writings have ranged widely and this valuable volume brings together many elements of his achievement since the 1970s. The collection includes essays on the place of drama in contemporary theatre issues in Malaysia and Singapore, developments in dance and ideas and ideologies in relation to artistic achievement. With glossary, references and index.

Hard Bargaining in Sumatra: Western Travelers and Toba Bataks in the Marketplace of Souvenirs by Causey, Andrew It was a happy holiday on Samosir Island, Lake Toba, Sumatra, in 1989, which led an anthropologist into the 1994-5 field study on which this discursive and accessible exploration of interaction between Western tourists and Toba Batak wood carvers is based. In relaxed narrative style, Causey muses perceptions of local identity, of acceptable behaviour, the market place and of replica art and relates them to contemporary realities in both Toba Batak life and the tourist industry. Reference is made to Indonesia's history and to "utopic" and other cultural theory. This book may well be enjoyed by the general readers as well as the serious student. Referenced with photographs, glossary, bibliography and index.

Review of Culture: Religious Syncretism in Macau [international Edition 5 - January 2003] by Ho, Heidi; Maggie Mac; (Editors), et al

Against the Currents: A Biography of Soedarpo Sastrosatomo by Anwar, H. Rosihan Soedarpo Sastrosatomo (b.1920) is one of the major figures of post-Independence Indonesia. A successful businessman -- he was the founder of a major shipping company - he was also prominent in his country's struggle for independence. Born in Sumatra to a Javanese family, Soedarpo was a student leader and assistant to many of the pre-Independence leaders. A representative of Indonesia at the 1949 United Nations Security Council discussions, which led to the transfer of sovereignty, and later press attachT at the nascent Embassy in Washington, he left the Foreign Service in 1952 and entered the world of international trade and shipping. An account with anecdotes is given of how Soedarpo became head of major enterprises including Soedarpo Corporation and Samudra Shipping Lines and how, despite bitter disagreements with leaders of the New Order regime, he survived to become a perhaps uniquely respected figure. Includes a collection of black and white photographs.

When the Bird Flies: Shamanic Therapy and the Maintenance of Worldly Boundaries Among... by Porath, Nathan This scholarly monograph is based on 1990s anthropological fieldwork in the upstream Mandau area of Riau, Sumatra. It explores on a wide basis the life of the orang Sakai and focusses on the roles, processes and techniques of the local Shamans, and indigenous concepts of consciousness and selfhood. With black and white photographs, bibliography and index.

The Gangster We Are All Looking for by Le Thi Diem Thuy "In 1978, six Vietnamese refugees -- a girl, her father and four 'uncles' -- were pulled from the sea to begin a new life in San Diego, California. In her new country, the little girl's matter-of-fact innocence masks the traumas that haunt her: the cataclysm that engulfed her homeland; the memory of her brother who drowned; and, most inescapable, her father's hopeless rage. In her imagination, the new world of itchy dresses and rundown apartment blocks is transmuted into an unearthy realm: she sees everything with an unbearable intensity, hears the distress calls of inanimate objects and waits for her mother to join her."

Paradise: A Cultural Guide by Harris, Richard This somewhat unusual excursion into the history of ideas journeys among human concepts of paradise and the influence these have had on human behaviour. Accounts are given of both the paradise myths of various societies at different periods and of ancient and more recent attempts to create on earth paradisal or utopian communities. With reading list and index.

Chinese Indonesians: State Policy, Monoculture and Multiculture by Suryadinata, Leo (Editor) This important subject is critically examined by academics who have long studied various aspects of life for this group, who are now being allowed to assume their ethnic identity in the post-Soeharto period. Contributors look at acceptance of the ethnic Chinese in Indonesia by the Indonesian nationalists, the pribumi model, discrimination and violence against the Chinese, the process of integration and assimilation, and the concept of "Chineseness" as seen through ethnic Chinese literature. Each of the seven chapters provide insight from different perspectives on the issue of the state and its impact on society and culture, demonstrating undeniably how the Indonesian state has played a major role in shaping the political, social and cultural lives of Chinese-Indonesians.

Jews, Opium and the Kimono: The Story of the Jews in the Far-East by Yehezkel-Shaked, Ezra Translated from the Hebrew, this is an Israeli journalist's often-anecdotal account of events and trends in the 19th and 20th century Jewish history in the Far East. Much use has been made of personal interviews and community memories. After an overview of the 19th century migration largely from Baghdad to India, London, Japan and China from which some fabulously wealthy families -- some associated with the opium trade -- emerged, there is discussion of Jewish roles in the Russo-Japanese war of 1904. Accounts are given of the waves of Jewish emigration to the Far East after the Russian revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and the rise of Nazism in the 1930s. The political loyalties of the Jewish communities in Shanghai and Harbin, and the largely pro-Jewish attitudes of pre-1942 Japan are highlighted. Internment and World War 2 experiences in China, Japan and India are discussed and subsequent migrations to Israel and elsewhere are touched on. Even although this is not a comprehensive or systematic study, it sheds valuable light on a little-known area of Jewish and Far Eastern history. With some black and white photographs and an epilogue of summary accounts of significant personalities. With Hebrew and English bibliographies, and index.

The Hidden World of the Naga, Living Traditions in Northeast India and Burma by Stirn, Aglaja & Peter Van Ham The tribal people known as Nagas have for centuries lived in relative isolation in the hill country of Northeast India and Northwest Myanmar. This magnificently illustrated volume by an anthropologist and a remarkable photographer, who worked in Nagaland in 2002, presents, discusses and celebrates Naga culture and its traditional rites and everyday life. The unique Naga architecture, animistic beliefs, shamanist, all of which are being threatened or affected by contemporary political and social pressures, are here documented for posterity.

Contesting Malayness: Malay Identity Across Boundaries by Barnard, Timothy P. (Editor) These 12 papers are related to those originally given at a 1998 scholars' conference at Leiden University and to research done there and elsewhere over many years. Many areas are explored around the difficulties in defining "Malay" or Melayu, or Malayness. Among the matters addressed are: diversity of the modern indentities "melayu"; origins; Makassar Malays of the 17th and 18th centuries; some 18th century texts; survival strategies of a 19th century Haji Ibrahim of Bugis ancestry; issues of identity and Islam in contemporary Malaysia; Borneo and Malayness; Indonesian literatures in Malay; a translated epic poem by a contemporary poet from Sumatra; and a stimulating afterword history of Malay ethnicity by Professor Anthony Milner. With annotations and index.

Knowing China by Chow, Gregory C. Offers an insight into China through its history, culture, people, economy, education, science and technology, as well as government and political system. The author also compares the "twin" cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai, and describes places of interest in the world's most populous country. In addition, he offers a glimpse of the delicate China-US relations, highlighting partnership opportunities between the two giant economies. The book is based on the author's knowledge accumulated over five decades of research, teaching, traveling, directing projects on China, and working with Chinese government officials, educators, academics and entrepreneurs.

The Globalisation of Chinese Food by Wu, David Y. H. & Sidney Cheung (Editors) By considering the practice of globalization, this edited volume of essays by established anthropologists from many locales in Asia, describes changes, variations and innovations to Chinese food in many parts of the world, paying particular attention to questions related to how foods are introduced, maintained, localized and reinvented according to changing lifestyles and social tastes. This book reviews and broadens classic social science theories about ethnicand social identity formation and advances anthoropological enquiry by addressing recent theoretical debates concerning boundary formation, consumerism, global food distribution and the invention of local cuisines through the examination of Chinese food and eating habits in many locations. It reveals surprising changes and provides a powerful testimony to the impact of late 20th century globalization.

Fortress Singapore: The Battlefield Guide [revised Ed] by Yap, Siang Yong;, et al The 2004 4th revised edition of the 1992 guide to Singapore's World War II battle sites. The first part chronicles the background and events of the 1942-45 period with descriptions of the Japanese invasion in February 1942. The sites of significant battles and events are described and grouped into three separate towns of the island. Memorials and museums are also located. With black and white photographs, bibliography and pull-out map.

Print and Power: Confucianism, Communism, and Buddhism in the Making of Modern Vietnam by McHale, Shawn Frederick Using much archival material in Paris and Hanoi, the author explores the nature and influence of printed material in Colonial Vietnam. New light is shed on lowbrow and highbrow popular tastes, on censorship, on local Buddhism and other ideologies of the period, and onto the nature and rise of the Communist Party. Some of the received wisdoms of Vietnamese Communist history are challenged including the impetus of the 1930/31 Nghe Tinh Soviet and the early communist unrest, and the nationalist/communist/Vichy/ Japanese interplay of the 1940s. With extensive annotations, bibliography and index.

Raffles and Religion: A Study of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles' Discourse on Religions... by Syed Muhd Khairudin Aljunied The much-studied Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) was a man of many parts, and this exploration of his perceptions of the belief systems of the Malay peoples of the Malay Archipelago sheds light onto Raffles' own outlook and onto the region-cultural patterns of the time. Raffles' letters and other contemporary writings and present-day concepts of social discourse are related to his concepts of the practices and beliefs, which seemed to him to be made up of different forms of Islam, pre-existing Buddhism-Hinduism, Christian influences and "paganism". With bibliography and index.

Thailand: A Short History by Wyatt, David K. The second revised edition of the 1982 seminal work by David Wyatt includes the period between 1976 and 2002, during which the country has experienced dramatic economic, political and social transformation. Written for students and general readers, the volume includes illustrations, maps, dynasty lists suggestions for further reading and index.

The Changi Murals, The Story of Stanley Warren's War by Stubbs, Peter W. An important contribution to Singapore's war heritage, this attractively presented but touching account of the well-known murals painted by a prisoner of war on the walls of a makeshift chapel at Changi Prison between 1942 and 1944 includes archival photographs, full colour paintings, sketches and maps. The book traces the life of the artist, Stanley Warren (1917-1992), an art teacher who served in the RAF, and the subsequent restoration of the murals in cooperation with the RAF and the Singapore Armed Forces. There are many sidelights onto the experiences of the Prisoner of Wars and events of the time. Published to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the fall of Singapore to the Japanese.

State/Nation/Transnation: Perspectives on Transnationalism in the Asia-Pacific by Yeoh, Brenda S. A. & Katie Willis (Editors) These 12 referenced and scholarly papers are based on those given at the 2000 interdisciplinary Singapore conference "Transnational Communities in the Asia Pacific Region: Comparative Perspectives". They use theoretical concepts and case material in addressing the varying patterns of ongoing national and transnational interconnection in the APR, which is of course today a major arena of human mobility and migration. Light is shed on changing power structures and axes of influence in Malaysia, China, the Philippines, Cambodia, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore. With bibliographies and index.

Civil and Corrupt Asia: Image and Text in the Itinerario and Icones of Jan Huygen Van Linschoten by Van Den Boogaart, Ernst Van Linschoten (1562-1611) was a Dutchman who, in 1596, penned the famous Itinerario, an account of his travel to the Indian Peninsula and its eastern surroundings that described the inhabitants of this vast region and quickly became a travel guide for everyone going there. Van Linschoten is held as a key eyewitness of the Portuguese-Asian empire at its height, and as one who worked to shift the center of European expansion from the Iberian peninsula and Italy to the Netherlands and England. In 1604 he published an abridged version, the Icones et Habitus Indorum, which contained 36 of the engravings from the Itinerario together with Latin captions. These engravings and their captions (in English) are presented together with an extensive analysis of them by historian Ernst van den Boogaart. In addition to providing unparalleled insights into early modern European views of the East, the engravings also contain valuable depictions of the peoples, customs, and flora and fauna of late 16th-C India and neighboring countries.

Early Mapping of the Pacific: The Epic Story of Seafarers, Adventurers, and Cartographers... by Suarez, Thomas The mapping and exploration of the Pacific Ocean, from Classical times through the 19th century, is deftly described in this book, complemented by over 200 images of early maps and prints. No maps were left by the ancient seafarers who sailed east from Asia and were the ocean's true discoverers. Their cartographic thought and navigational genius, however, can be glimpsed though their accomplishments, and from the information their descendants passed to visitors. Medieval European, Asian, and Arab mariners mapped the islands in the westernmost Pacific, but the varied worlds of Oceania were unknown to all but their inhabitants until modern times. Once Europeans began traversing the Pacific in the sixteenth century, the inability to accurately determine longitude became the bane of pilots and mapmakers alike. Islands were misidentified, confused with others, and "lost". The seventeenth century brough the Dutch exploration and mapping of Australia, while the major Polynesia archipelagoes remained unknown until the latter 18th century. Not until the 1800s were detailed surveys conducted of major Pacific islands.

Asian Traditions and Modernization: Perspectives from Singapore by Yong, Mun Cheong (Editor) Studies various aspects of change in Singapore and explores the ways in which tradition has shaped and moderated the process of modernization. Employing a multi-faceted approach that covers history, religion, science, ethnic relations and language, the book looks in depth at a country which has witnessed rapid modernization and yet at the same time desires to preserve cultural values. Because tradition and modernization are relative and open-ended concepts, traditional values can be modern in their orientation and conversely, modern societies can be traditional in their practices. The focal concern of the book is how these terms can be best and fully understood. This re-issue of the 1992 first edition features a new preface by the editor.

All Under Heaven: A Complete History of China [reprinted 2004] by Kruger, Rayne The history of China has been one in which beauty and cruelty, sexual and political power have been inexorably intertwined. This ancient and highly sophisticated civilization developed largely in isolation from the West for many thousands of years. It is a civilization that: 1. developed the compass 1000 years before Europe ; 2. invented paper 1500 years before Europe; 3. invented printing 600 years before Europe; developed a calendar 1000 years before the Ancient Greeks, to name just a few of its many achievements. It valued, poetry, scholarship and art, yet produced some of the most notorious tyrants, cruellest warriors and dangerous femmes fatales in history. In this single volume narrative history of China, Rayne Kruger provides an insight into the compelling history, mythology and culture of China from the first humans to the twentieth century.

The Cia's Secret War in Tibet by Conboy, Kenneth & James Morrison This is the first extensively documented account of one of the CIA's lesser known covert operations -- its involvements in Tibet in the early 1950s. Making use of perspectives provided by former Tibetan guerrillas and CIA operatives as well as memoirs, and US, Indian, and other official documents, the authors tell of training camps set up in Colorado, a secret army in Mustang, policy secrets and inter-agency disagreements between the State Department, CIA and the US military. The cloak-and-dagger undertones in geopolitical tussles make for a compelling read.

Guns of February: Ordinary Japanese Soldiers' View of the Malayan Campaign & the Fall of... by Frei, Henry A great deal has been written about Japan's 1942-45 Occupation of much of South East Asia, but this is probably the first book in English to offer insights into the minds and experiences of individual Japanese soldiers who participated in the 1941-42 Malayan Campaign and the Fall of Singapore. Historian Henry Frei (1947-2002) bases this account on six written memoirs and his interviews in the 1990s with surviving military personnel. The images and memories presented in these often informal accounts offer unique perspectives on the emotions of the individual soldier -- the excitements, guilts, suffering and celebrations, which often run counter to generally accepted preconceptions of the then all-conquering Nipponese military. Include biographical notes, an overview Japanese accounts of relevant events, and notes by Professor Brian Farrell.

The Thugs, The Curtain Thief, and the Sugar Lord, Power, Politics, and Culture in Colonial Java by Onghokham Nine discursive essays on subjects related to Colonial Java by the now-retired eminent Indonesian historian, Onghokham (b.1933). Spiced with humour and anecdotes, and illustrated with old maps and drawings, the papers shed light on notable personalities including the "Sugar King" Oei Tiong Ham (1866-1924), on incidents including the Brotodingrat Curtain Affair of 1899, on the stratified Dutch-imposed system of governance and on currency problems in the period after the Japanese Occupation. Index and bibliography.

Asian Discourses of Rule of Law: Theories and Implementation of Rule of Law in Twelve Asian... by Peerenboom, Randall (Editor) After an introductory chapters on the varieties of legal systems and of perceptions of the rule of law which co-exist in the contemporary world separate chapters by recognized legal scholars are devoted to the legal systems and their application in each of the countries selected. The countries studied are: USA, France, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, India, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Indexed.

Basic Principles of Singapore Business Law by Phang, Andrew (Editor) Members of the Law Faculty of Singapore Management University have together created this substantial yet compact account of the basics and essentials of Singapore's business law. The clear presentation will enable the volume to be of use to the general public as well as law students and practitioners.

Pasta in a Wok: With Great Italian Favourites by Buonerba, Francesca D'orazio The wok - for pasta? Asia's ubiquitous cooking utensil is increasingly being used worldwide. Noted authority on Italian traditional cuisine, Francesca D'Orazio Buonerba, now living in Singapore, uses the wok to create both the great classic pasta dishes for entertaining as well as the family favourites. This volume contains more than 50 recipes, extensive notes and a glossary of ingredients and Italian cooking terms, numerous tips to avoid common errors in technique or presentation, and wine recommendations to accompany every recipe if desired. Francesca shows how genuine ltalian flavours and aromas can be achieved by using widely available authentic ingredients, fuss-free methods and time-saving tips. Anyone can easily learn how to toss together these delicious dishes in 15 to 20 minutes. Illustrated with photographs of ingredients, equipment and every dish as well as of the step-by-step directions for cooking pasta and gnocchi.

A Taste of My World by Pooley, Katharine This elegantly presented cookbook with slipcover is a collection of the favourite recipes of the much-travelled author and her internationally scattered friends. The clear and practical recipes for many kinds of dishes are complemented with travel reminiscences, colour illustrations and photographs. All profits will go to charities in India and Nepal.

Breaking the Tongue: A Novel by Loh, Vyvyane This novel chronicles the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in World War II. "Central to the story is one Chinese family: Claude, raised to be more British than the British and ashamed of his own heritage; his father, Humphrey, whose Anglophilia blinds him to possible defeat and his wife's dalliances; and the redoubtable Grandma Siok, whose sage advice falls on deaf ears. Expatriates, spies, fifth columnists, and nationalistsùincluding the elusive young woman Ling-Liùmingle in this exotic culture as the Japanese threat looms. Beset by the horror of war and betrayal and, finally, torture, Claude must embrace his true heritage. In the extraordinary final paragraphs of the novel, the language itself breaks into Chinese." Malaysian-born and now US-based author Vyvyane Loh, who grew up in Singapore, unfolds the coming-of-age story of a young man and a nation, a story that deals with myth, race, and class, with the ways language shapes perceptions, and with the intrigue and suffering of war.

Voices of Many Worlds: Malaysian Literature in English by Merican, Fadillah; Ruzy Hashim; (Editors), et al Four faculty members from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia have together produced this valuable and insightful study of post-colonial Malaysian Literature in English. Summary biographies of the 12 authors selected amplify the descriptive and critical assessment of each oeuvre. These writers include both those internationally well known and those now emerging. The closing chapter overviews new writing and the present literary scene. With bibliographies of primary and secondary texts.

Two Cakes Fit for a King: Folktales from Vietnam by Nguyen Nguyet Cam & Dana Sachs The actual and mythic history of Vietnam has been sustained by folktales throughout historic times. Some expound the national saga, others explain the world, and some of course, provide shared fun and ligh t- or wry - entertainment. A historical overview introduces these ten clearly-expressed folktales which are accompanied by black and white illustrations in ancient style.

Soldiers Alive by Tatsuzo, Ishikawa The translation of the 1938 lightly fictionalized account of Japan's war in China by Ishikawa Tatsuko (1905-1985) is introduced by referenced and insightful account of the conflicting expectations faced by writers in the late 1930s under Japan's increasingly militaristic autocracy. Banned in 1938, "Soldiers Alive" is written in a straightforward, dispassionate manner as it presents warfare in the raw. Not attacking Japan's aims or ideals, Ishikawa recounts coolly how officers and men dealt with warfare's realities and ghastliness.

Unmarked Treasure: Poems by Cyril Wong by Wong, Cyril This is Singapore poet Cyril Wong's fourth collection. As with his previous work, Cyril continues to explore "the nuances of relationships, in language that is lyrical, beautifully crafted, and erotically charged." Cyril was a nominee for the 2002 Pushcart Prize, and a featured poet in several international literary festivals.

The Ramayana, A Modern Retelling of the Great Indian Epic by Menon, Ramesh This is a retelling -- not a line by line translation -- of the Ramayana sagas that for 2300 years been woven into the rich culture and literature of India. The exciting dramas and spiritual, literary and historical essentials of the classic epic depicting the triumph of good over evil through the protagonists Rama and Hanuman and their adversary, Ravana, are made vivid in elegant modern prose.

The Nuclear Countdown by Chua, Douglas A fast moving novel of international mayhem in which the President of the USA decides to govern the world. The paranormal, nuclear annihalation and magic microchips get mixed up with the President of China and the CIA. The Singaporean author certainly excites one's imagination!

The Missing Chopstick by Wong, David W. F. A well-told novella, which highlights today's heritage from the 1960s and 1970s when the Vietnamese boat people came to the waters off Singapore. The author, originally from Singapore, now lives in Hawaii.

Reflections on ASEAN; Selected Speeches of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia by Mahathir Mohamad These 33 speeches on ASEAN were given by Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, on various occasions between 1981 and his farewell at the ASEAN Summit of October 2003.They demonstrate both Dr Mahathir's characteristic bluntness and his ability to grasp nettles, and his continuous commitment to ASEAN as a force for regional stability and development. Indexed.

Media in a Terrorized World: Reflections in the Wake of 911 by Venkatraman, S. These seven papers are drawn from the 2002 Perth 11th Annual Conference of the Asian Media Information & Communication Centre which looked at media issues of significance in the post-9/11 world. Under the general title of Media, Terrorism and Peace, the papers explore these issues: the communication systems amd dimensions of September 11; reportage of Sept 11; media responsibility in relation to terrorism; US frontpage coverage on Sept 12; media in Asia in relations to ethnic conflict and the question: "Is self-regulation the answer in a world of terrorism?" With reading lists and index.

Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict in Indonesia by Bertrand, Jacques The author, now a political science associate professor at the University of Toronto, did his graduate study on small acts of resistance in Java and Ambon. He returned in 1996 to document the relative success of Soeharto's New Order regime in instilling a measure of ethnic and religious peace. The fall of Soeharto in 1998 threw the country into turmoil, and violence erupted in numerous parts of the archipelago. Prof Bertrand argues that conflicts in Maluku, Kalimantan, Aceh, Papua, and East Timur were a result of the New OrderÆs narrow and constraining reinterpretation of IndonesiaÆs ænational modelÆ. He shows how, at the end of the 1990s, this national model came under intense pressure at the prospect of institutional transformation, a reconfiguration of ethnic relations, and an increase in the role of Islam in IndonesiaÆs political institutions. It was within the context of these challenges, that the very definition of the Indonesian nation and what it meant to be Indonesian came under scrutiny. The book sheds light on the roots of religious and ethnic conflict at a turning point in IndonesiaÆs history.

The Changing Face of Terrorism by Gunaratna, Rohan (Editor) These 11 essays by specialist analysts and field operatives offer different perspectives onto the nature, dynamics and implications of the international terrorisms that are increasing in today's globalised world. The areas explored include: pre-emptive doctrines; the implications of 9/11 on both terrorism training; British Police perspectives; aviation terrorism; fund raising, and propaganda on the Internet; and the 250 Al Qaeda tapes found in 2002. Each of these important and sobering papers is referenced and website lists are included. Indexed.

East Asia Integrates: A Trade Policy Agenda for Shared Growth by Krumm, Kathie; & Homi Kharas (Editors) East Asian policymakers seek to develop a coherent set of economic policies that can deliver stability, growth, and regional integration. Without attempting to be comprehensive, this book offers fundamental strategies that promote cross-border flows of trade, globally and regionally, along with domestic policies on logistics, trade facilitation, standards, and institutions to maximize the impact of these flows of development and to distribute the gains from trade widely. As the authors demonstrate, multilateral and regional trade initiatives must provide a compelling vision of how integration can deliver broadly shared growth and prosperity if they are to succeed. In addition, they must use the momentum offered by trade agreements to address the links between trade on the one hand, and social stability, poverty reduction, and growth on the other.

Peacekeeping in East Timor: The Path to Independence by Smith, Michael G., With Moreen Dee This critical account of the UN intervention in East Timor between 1999 and 2001 is by the Australian Maj.-Gen. Michael Smith, who was appointed director general, East Timor, during the tumultuous transition highlights many of the complexities of multifunctional peacekeeping and peace support operation UNTAET, which he commanded. The analysis draws lessons from the achievements and mistakes of UNTAET which will be very relevant to UN planners or operators in future peacemaking or peace support actions. With references, supporting documentation, glossary, chronology, bibliography and index.

External Factors for Asian Development (Asian Development Experience, Vol 1) by Hirohisa Kohama (Editor) In this 2001-2003 research project, nine senior Japanese academics investigated the dynamic factors which have contributed to the success of the ASEAN economies and they focused on external factors, domestic policy reforms and governance which have had lesser attention in earlier studies. The many aspects of Japan's external development activities here considered include: the history and nature of Japan's aid, trade and development cooperation; case details of projects in Malaysia and Indonesia; technological upgrading; and intermediary roles in FDI and industrial agglomeration. Two papers also look at possible new strategies in both Overseas Development Assistance and nation building. With much tabulated data, references and reading lists.

Democratic Revolutions: Asia and Eastern Europe by Thompson, Mark R. This book examines the neglected concept of democratic revolutions, spontaneous popular uprisings which topple unyielding dictators and begin a transition process that eventually results in the consolidation of democracy. The author demonstrates under what conditions democratic revolutions become possible, what is necessary for their success and how they can overcome cultural difference. It includes examples from China, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, the Philippines, Iran, Malaysia and Serbia.

Indonesia: The 2004 Election and Beyond by Schwarz, Adam Paper delivered by Indonesia-watcher Adam Schwarz at a lecture organised by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and the Columbia University Club of Singapore in February 2004. He gives an overview of the recent political history and state of the Indonesian economy and lists the few political parties that will have an impact on the elections in 2004.

The Role of Governance in Asia, (Asian Development Experience, Vol. 2) by Yasutami Shimomura (Editor) This substantial study of the complex interrelations of governance and development in ASEAN countries is the outcome of 2001-2003 research by senior analysts from Japan and ASEAN. Recognizing that too-simplistic correlations of good/bad governance with good/bad performance have been often been used in discussion and analysis of international politico-economic development, these in-depth case studies address a wide range of linkages and underlying factors which show how diverse the patterns are in which governance influences performance. The case studies, with supporting data include analyses of: decentralisation experiments in Indonesia, Thailand and Korea; poverty reduction in Indonesia; local governance in decentralised Indonesia; the Eastern Seaboard Development Plan in Thailand; health sector management in Thailand; local government in the Philippines; economic governance and the Asian crisis in Malaysia; and state bureaucrats and economic development in Singapore. This book will be a rich resource for planners and policy makers in the public, NGO and private sectors. With reading lists.

Indonesian Living Standards: Before and After the Financial Crisis by Strauss, John; K. Beegle; Agus Dwiyanto, Etc The Asian financial crisis dealt a serious blow to what had been a thirty-year period of rapid growth in East and Southeast Asia. This book uses the Indonesia Family Life Surveys (IFLS) from late 1997 and late 2000 to examine changes in many different dimensions of living standards of Indonesians from just before the start of the crisis to three years after. As of late 2000, individuals in the IFLS data appear to have recovered in their living standards to the levels seen immediately prior to the crisis. This is the case for many dimensions of their standard of living: poverty, incomes, wages, child school enrolments, child and adult health status and health care utilization, and contraception use. The contributors use the available data to present a true-to-life overview of living conditions in rural and urban Indonesia.

Household Economics and the Asian Family (Reissue) by Quah, Euston & David Lee (Editors) Third revised edition of the 1996 collection of both theoretical and empirical articles, which, based largely on studies in Singapore, address issues connected with relationships between household economies, the family and the economy. Economic model analyses are applied to shed light on the aspects of Asian family life in contrast to the more common existing sociological approaches. The subject areas addressed include household economics, social accounting, public finance, and the economics of labour.

Malaysian Constitution: A Critical Introduction by Abdul Aziz Bari Offers a general overview of the constitutional principles and problems in Malaysia. It is an attempt to look at both the law and practice; not just the theory but also the working of the constitution. The book's main objective is to present to the readers a general overview of the constitution. It avoids getting too detailed on the legal provisions and case law, providing readers with indispensable insights in order to have a critical outlook of the constitution. The author is an associate professor of law at the International Islamic University Malaysia.

Asia Pacific Mediaeducator, Issue No. 14, December2003 by Loo, Eric & Terence Lee (Editors) This issue contains articles dealing with issues such as: new research perspectives in Singapore's media policies; development of journalism education in Australia; rethinking journalism curriculum in PNG; challenging the business paradigm in journalism; media mapping in learner-centred journalism training; mediating and mass communicating September 11.

ASEAN Free Trade Area Source Book 2004 This clearly set-out sourcebook is a working guide for Global Managers concerned with business activities in Southeast Asia. Part One is concerned with the provisions, procedures, tariffs and exclusions of the Asean Free Trade Area established in 2002. Part Two addresses AFTA's context in relation to the World Trade Organization. Part Three looks at the administrative procedures needed to establish business operations in ASEAN countries. In section Four globalised companies are listed and websites are set out in Section five.

Indonesian Electoral Behaviour: A Statistical Perspective [hardback Edition] by Aris Ananta; Evi N. Arifin; Leo Suryadinata "In Indonesia's plural society, ethnicity and religion are often considered as two important independent variables to explain electoral behaviour. Many writers have used qualitative methods to relate the performance of political parties in terms of ethnicity and religion. This book questions these assumptions by looking at up-to-date data on the 1999 election and the 2000 population census. The authors, researchers from the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore, statistically examine the strength of the impact of religious and ethnic variables relative to those of socio-economic variables -- education, per capita income, migration, urbanization, and poverty -- on the electoral behaviour of the seven major political parties. Their analysis and findings, together with detailed population profiles in terms of religion, ethnicity and socio-economic conditions at the provincial and district levels, throws light on not only the 1999 election but also the forthcoming 2004 election and beyond."

The Diarist by Abdullah Ahmad "This book is a collection of vignettes on Malaysia's political, social, and economic scenes as well as its international developments from 2000 to 2002. It pulls no punches, yet its sharp observations are delivered with a light and humorous touch. With more than 30 years of experience in journalism, politics, business and diplomacy, the author is one of the best persons to comment on this turbulent world we live in." The author was a former Member of Parliament (Deputy Minister), a corporate figure and Special Envoy to the United Nations. Detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) from November 1976 to July 1981, he later became Group Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director of The New Straits Times Press (M) Berhad, until he was sacked on November 20, 2003.

Indonesian Electoral Behaviour: A Statistical Perspective by Aris, Ananta; Evi N. Arifin; Leo Suryadinata "In Indonesia's plural society, ethnicity and religion are often considered as two important independent variables to explain electoral behaviour. Many writers have used qualitative methods to relate the performance of political parties in terms of ethnicity and religion. This book questions these assumptions by looking at up-to-date data on the 1999 election and the 2000 population census. The authors, researchers from the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore, statistically examine the strength of the impact of religious and ethnic variables relative to those of socio-economic variables -- education, per capita income, migration, urbanization, and poverty -- on the electoral behaviour of the seven major political parties. Their analysis and findings, together with detailed population profiles in terms of religion, ethnicity and socio-economic conditions at the provincial and district levels, throws light on not only the 1999 election but also the forthcoming 2004 election and beyond."

A Guide to Human Rights, Institutions, Standards, Procedures by Symonides, Janusz & Vladimir Volodin (Editors) This 2003 revised and amplified edition of the 2001 Guide to Human Rights brings together basic information about United Nation Declarations, Conventions, laws, policies and procedures. The 600 clearly-expressed entries are set out alphabetically and span the immense spectrum of ongoing United Nations concerns and activities which protect and promote human rights values proclaimed in the United Nation Charter, and affirmed in the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights.

Economic Development in Asia by Dowling, J. Malcolm & Ma. Rebecca Valenzuela Policy analysts and planners will use this clearly set out textbook on post-1960s economic development in Asia as well as university students in the social science disciplines. Wide-ranging Asian perspectives and contemporary theories of development economics are applied in the discussions which focus on: the 1997 Asian Economic Crisis; agricultural transformations; industrialization and structural changes; international trade and investment; fiscal systems; population trends; poverty and income distribution; health and education; globalization; sustainable development; and the political economy of development. Includes charts and graphics, annotated reading lists, review questions, bibliography and index.

China - Going Global, Volume 2 [an Economics Research Study Series] by Institute of World Economy and Politics Volume 2 of the Economics Research Study Series, a publication of the Institute of World Economy and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Studies, is made up of 8 articles from the Institute's bi-monthly journal. Chinese and international economists address issues related to national and international investment, fiscal policy, institutional changes and reforms, and global trends.

China - A Fresh Perspective, Volume 1 [an Economics Research Study Series] by Institute of World Economy and Polities;, et al The 8 referenced essays in this reader are drawn from the Journal of Beijing think tank, the Institute of World Economy and Politics. Subjects addressed include: foreign direct investment in China; FTA possibilities between China, Japan and South Korea; China's macro-institutional policies; the reform of China's SOEs; regional disparities; and online securities trading. Indexed.

Putra Nusantara: Son of the Indonesian Archipelago, Mohammad Amien Rais by Irwan Omar & Mohammad Najib The often-controversial Indonesian political figure and academic Mohammed Amien Rais (b.1944 in Solo) is now Speaker of Indonesia's parliament and remains a presidential hopeful. This clearly-written and well illustrated account of his life traces how Amien Rais has played an important part in his country's political and Islamic movements including the post-Soeharto Reformasi period, and since 1998, as leader of his National Mandate Party (PAN). With verbatim interviews, glossary and bibliography.

Reorganising Power in Indonesia: The Politics of Oligarchy in an Age of Markets by Robison, Richard & Vedi Hadiz This is a perceptive analysis of the dramatic fall of President Soeharto, the "last of the great Cold-War capitalist dictators," and of the struggles that reshape power and wealth in Indonesia. Political economist Richard Robison and sociologist Vedi Hadiz examine the dramatic events of the past two decades in Indonesia, and discuss the rise of a complex politico-business oligarchy and the ongoing reorganisation of its power through successive crises, colonising and expropriating new political and market institutions. With the collapse of authoritarian rule, the authors propose that the way was left open for this oligarchy to reconstitute its power within society and the new institutions of newly democratic Indonesia.

Regional Co-Operation in Asia (Asian Development Experience, Vol 3) by Ryokichi Hirono (Editor) Volume 3 of the Asian Development Experience study reviews the domestic reforms introduced in ASEAN countries after the 1997 financial crisis. Possible ways of strengthening regional cooperative frameworks in the now-enlarged ASEAN where the economic giants China and India are also in competition are explored. Possible future roles for Japan in promoting stability between ASEAN-10, the WTO and ASEAN-plus-3 are also addressed. Case material is drawn from Japan's post-1960s interactions in industrializing Thailand, from post-1997 experience in the Philippines and from Japan's international trade policies in an increasingly regionalising world.

The First Singapore Roundtable, September 2003 by Bhaskaran, Manu; Vikram Khanna; Etc (Editors) This book highlights topics of vital interest to policy makers in Singapore, including concepts of monetary and exchange rate policies. In the openminded spirit of the Roundtable, challenging questions are asked, including the intriguing 'Are basic economic issues not adequately studied, thus affecting policy making?'

Foreign Maids: The Complete Handbook for Employers and Maid Agencies by Chew, Kim Whatt Foreign domestic workers are a major feature of contemporary Singapore, enabling working couples to pursue their careers while discharging their duties as care-givers to elderly parents or young children. Intended as a good practice guide for employers and agencies, this handbook seeks to incorporate the needs and points of view of all parties involved in the recruitment, management and needs of Foreign Domestic Workers. Included are "model" documents and agreements, copies of official regulations, FAQS on liabilities, maid abuse etc, address lists, and index.

In Search of Time in Peking Mandarin by Chirkova, Ekaterina Yurievna A specialist in Russian, Mandarin and English, the author uses her large collection of data recorded in Beijing in the 1990s in this discussion of how speakers of Peking Mandarin -- distinct from Standard Mandarin -- convey time. Many linguistics examples are analysed including the continuing particular usage of particles. With bibliography and index.

The People Called Methodists, The Heritage, Life and Mission of the Methodist Church in Singapore by Teo, Peter; E. Lau; G. R. Martzen; (Editors), et al To mark the tercentennial of John Wesley's birth and the inauguration of Singapore's new Methodist Centre, this volume has been published to present Singapore Methodism as it is today. Photographs, data insets, and graphics complement the chapters which focus on: the Church's heritage and history; organisation; doctrines; patterns of behaviour and discipleship; service in and to the world outside, and ideas and aims for future development. An attractive introduction to one of Singapore's multi-faceted institutions.

(Re) Thinking the Categories of Halal and Haram: Notes on Islamic Food Rules in Singapore by Noorman, Abdullah

1001 Garden Plants in Singapore by Boo, Chih Min; Kartini Omar-Hor, Ou-Yang Chow Lin Published by the National Parks Board, this guide to plants cultivated in Singapore's gardens and buildings illustrates 1001 species. Colour photographs accompany the entries, which give scientific names, local names and place of origin, together with symbols to convey each plants characteristics and needs. With indexes of scientific and common (English) names.

A Photographic Guide to Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore by Davison, G. W. H. & Chew Yen Fook

The Naked Social Order, The Roots of Racial Polarisation in Malaysia by Abraham, Collin The author delves into the origins of ethnic and racial formations in Malaysia by adopting a socio-historical approach to the study of ethnicity, social class and race in Malaysian society during British colonial rule. His study makes an important contribution to the vast body of literature on race relations by adopting a comparative perspective in dealing with the social structures of the respective communities within a distinct theoretical framework.

Imagining Singapore [re-Issued Edition] by Ban Kah Choon, Anne Pakir & Tong Chee Kiong (Editors) These 17 now-amplified and revised referenced essays were originally published in 1992. Specialist historians, economists, geographers, political scientists, psychologists, photographers and literary analysts explore the events, thinking and rationales which are behind present-day Singapore, with some reference to future trends. The volume will be a rich source for students/professionals from many disciplines as well as for anyone wanting to "explain" the island nation.

Po Du Jing by Du Yi Pan This is a compilation of works written by Mr Tuipan, a freelance columnist in 3 Chinese newspapers in The Philippines. The emphasis is more on the present situation in Philippine's Chinatown where political influence of Chinese government (Beijing) is the strongest among other Southeast Asian countries. Also told is the influx of immigrannts, legal and illegal, from mainland China that jeopardizes the assimilation process of China in the mainstream Filipino society and how it damages the good-image painstakingly built up by the old local Chinese. This was the first Chinese-language book from The Philippines ever been featured in Asiaweek magazine (Nov 2, 2003 issue) and due to its critical revelation on Chinese Embassy's extraterritorial intervention on Chinese-Filipino press freedom, has become the most-sought-after book in the Philippines' Chinese Community for the year 2003.

If I Had the Chance...: Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific by Asian Development Bank This thought-provoking volume brings together artwork done by street children in the capital cities of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. They were entries in the 2002 Second Asian Development Bank street children's art competition, and all have the title "If I had the chance..." They offer real insight into the children's hopes and ideas. The pictures are complemented by photographs and vignettes of 100 of the more than 1000 entrants. Proceeds will go to children's NGOs in the countries involved.

Four Decades of Transformation: Land Use in Singapore, 1960-2000 by Wong, Tai-Chee, Yap Lian-Ho Adriel Singapore's multi-faceted transformation from congested colonial port to City State has of course been based on planned changes in the use of space. This explanation of the 40-year process includes an account of the ideas, events and mechanisms involved and discussion of issues relevant to future development. With maps, bibliography and index.

Asian Interfaith Dialogue: Perspectives on Religion, Education and Social Cohesion by Syed Farid Alatas; Lim Teck Ghee; K. Kuroda (Editors) Based on work done at the October 2001 Singapore Workshop of the World Bank and the Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs, these 15 papers explore many issues relating to the role of religion in education and development in contemporary Southeast Asia. Part 1 looks at educational aspects, the papers in Part 2 explore gender factors and traditions and the papers in part 3 discuss religion, education and interfaith perceptions and dialogue. The papers cite many ongoing issues, which are now being addressed or worked through in countries of the Region. Practical steps to promote multicultural harmony and interfaith dialogue at a level deeper than words are urged and discussed.

If I Had the Chance...: Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific by Asian Development Bank This thought-provoking volume brings together artwork done by street children in the capital cities of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. They were entries in the 2002 Second Asian Development Bank street children's art competition, and all have the title "If I had the chance..." They offer real insight into the children's hopes and ideas. The pictures are complemented by photographs and vignettes of 100 of the more than 1000 entrants. Proceeds will go to children's NGOs in the countries involved.

Indonesia: A Blueprint for Strategic Survival by Nirwan Idrus This widely-experienced former Head of the IPMI Business School of Jakarta has written this thoughtful - and accessible - account of major economic, social and other issues that threaten the future survival of Indonesia. Among the issues addressed are the realities of today's bureaucracy; elite life styles, political appointments, employment patterns as well as self help possibilities. The imperative for change is made very clear.

A Christian Response to Homosexuality by National Council of Churches of Singapore Major and divisive issues associated with homosexuality are facing many branches of the Christian church. This book incorporates the findings of a multidisciplinary 1998 Working Party of Trinity Theological College, Singapore, which addressed the subject with a thorough and non-polemical approach. With FAQs, references and recent statements of National Council of Churches, Singapore.

Changing Landscapes of Singapore by Teo, Peggy; Brenda Yeoh; Ooi Giok Ling; Karen Lai It is of course a truism to say that Singapore is an ever-changing island. This stimulating study ranges widely over the subject and addresses many issues of landscape change that impact on the present and future life of Singapore's inhabitants. Part 1 looks at natural and engineered landscapes including reservoirs, parks and green spaces. Part 2 considers landscapes of community and nationhood including public housing and "heritage areas". Globalisation as a factor in landscape is the subject of Part 3, while Part 4 deals with "forgotten landscapes," including cemeteries and "who or what may have been left behind." Each section is complemented with black and white photographs, sketch maps, reading lists and questions for discussion.

Bali Eye on Indonesia: An Intimate Look at Indonesia's 'Isle of the Gods' and Its Outreach... by Lueras, Leonard (Editor) "This book about the fabled Indonesian island of Bali and its humanitarian outreach to other Indonesian provinces on the legendary islands of Borneo and New Guinea is aimed at not only tantalizing a viewer's eyes, but also to help re-open many Indonesian eyes to the world of seeing. Proceeds from this book go to Yayasan Kemanusiaan Indonesia -- the Indonesian Humanitarian Foundation, a charitable organization committed to helping the sick and poor. One of the foundation's major projects is the operation of a community eye hospital and mobile clinics in Bali with outreach centers in South Kalimantan and Irian Jaya to provide surgery for cataracts and glaucoma -- at no cost to a needy patient. By purchasing this book, you are helping us to give back vision -- and the wonderful ability to behold beauty -- to yet one more Indonesian person."

Portrait of Singapore by Sheehan, Sean In this volume, some 300 colourful photographs with commentary present the terrain, buildings, life and people of today's Singapore.