White Lotus Press Kuala Lumpur (132 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Tropical Interludes. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Adventurous Women in South-East Asia. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. The origins of mountains and plain, the power of winds and sea, the turbulent courses of the rivers, the mysteries of plant and animal life-these and other wonders of nature in an enthralling quarter of the globe are the subject of this new anthology. The theme develops progressively. Each abstract, short or long, itemizes some detail of wonder seen, heard, or felt directly by the writer. Authenticity has been an important standard. Some well-known authors have met the test but, for comprehensive cover and reliability, many passages have been taken from specialist sources that the general reader rarely encounters. In the commentary, Lord Cranbrook adds his own perspective, as a biologist with forty years' involvement in Southeast Asia. The writings of his choice, from ancient classical times to the present, reveal wonders of the region that the reader can relish in the comfort of an armchair as well as under the tropic sun. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Beginning as a small fishing village along the Hong (Red) River, Hanoi has developed through the centuries into the graceful city that is today the political and cultural capital of Vietnam. Seized by the French in 1882, it served as the capital of Tonkin, France's protectorate in northern Vietnam and was the site of lengthy anti-colonial struggles that resulted in the departure of the French in 1954. Vietnamese, Chinese, French, and later Soviet influences have significantly affected the cityscape and physical geography of Hanoi. Traces of Hanoi's imperial city remain, including the vibrant old city of thirty-six ancient streets, shrines, pagodas, and traditional shophouses. Hanoi is also home to Asia's finest examples of French colonial architecture, faded but still standing after decades of war and bombing, wrenching conflicts and transformations. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Poison Tree, The. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Eight Plays. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. To the Spice Islands and Beyond. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Aceh Art and Culture. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Common Malaysian Moths. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Food as a daily meal or as a religious offering is fundamental to the cultures of Southeast Asia and is a source of utmost enjoyment to its people. Methods of preparing tasty and economical meals are often discussed with passion, and sacrifices to gods and spirits are invariably conducted with great rejoicing. This book explores the multifaceted aspects of food in Southeast Asia. Beginning with a historical and sociological survey of Southeast Asian food and eating habits, it goes on to discuss the ingredients and spices used in the region, the character of the food markets, the changing styles of the kitchens, and the different styles of cooking and eating from the past to the present. A final chapter examines common Southeast Asian sayings based on the food and culinary habits of the region. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Birds of Singapore, The. Supari, Sutari Bin (illustrator). Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Birds of Peninsular Malaysia, The. Phillipps, Karen (illustrator). Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Rice in South-East Asia. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Nine Dayal Nights. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. My Life in Sarawak. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Experiences of A Hunter and Naturalist in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, The. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Sarawak Crafts. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Of the numerous cultural sites in Cambodia, the best known by far is Angkor. The great archaeological remains found there are ranked among the most important in the world. The Site of Angkor introduces the reader to this remarkable complex. Its main focus is on the principal phases of construction at Angkor which reached their peaks with Angkor Wat and subsequently with Angkor Thom. It also narrates the pillage, temporary reoccupation, dormancy, rediscovery, and restoration of Angkor. Jacques Dumarcay has spent a lifetime of research devoted to Angkor and other archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. He is a leading expert on the temples and is admirably placed to summarize their most important features. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Although Burma's dance styles were originally influenced by neighboring cultures and its theater forms by the staging of Buddhist stories and propitiation ceremonies of spirit cults, both genres developed distinctive forms in response to the country's rich cultural and religious mix and to changing political circumstances. The book traces the history of dance and theater in Burma in the courts and in the countryside, and describes the various dances, plays, and musical accompaniment that evolved as a result of changing tastes and the need to attract audiences. Drawing on hitherto unavailable Burmese sources, the author also presents a vivid picture of the little known and precarious world of the court entertainers and itinerant troupes and the leading personalities of the times. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Old Luang Prabang. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. This novel first appeared in 1937 and created an immediate stir in Thai literary circles, both for its sympathetic portrayal of prostitutes and because its author was a young lady from a respectable family. It tells the story of Reun, a young girl from up-country who is seduced by a city pimp and tricked into prostitution. While working in a Bangkok brothel, she falls in love with a young man of noble background who promises to rescue her. He disappears, however, before she can tell him she is pregnant with his child. Much of the novel is devoted to a lively portrayal of her struggles to provide for herself and her child, and her exploitation at the hands of employers, rent-collectors, money-lenders, and child-minders. For the reader today, the novel offers a fascinating Thai reaction to the problem of prostitution in an age long before the advent of the American military presence or mass tourism. The author, K. Surangkhanang, is a household name in the Thai literary world. A number of her most popular novels have been made into films and television plays. In 1986 she was honored with the title 'National Artist'. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Protected by jungle-covered mountain ranges, the lands ruled by the Burmese Court were for a long time jealously guarded by kings who chose to remain aloof from the outside world. With the coming of the Age of Steam access to the sequestered kingdom was much easier, and when it fell prey to British imperialism the country was "opened up". Nevertheless, soon after becoming an independent republic the country once more pursued a policy of limited foreign contact. One consequence of such geographical and cultural insulation is that most outsiders are uninformed about the country now known as Myanmar. This anthology contains sequences of fascinating information covering almost four centuries of Burmese history. The passages are drawn from travelers' accounts, many of which are rare documents or books that are difficult to come by. Tourists, academics, and students alike will find a wealth of interesting detail in its pages. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Travelling to Bali. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Adventures and Encounters. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Chersonese with the Gilding Off, The. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Paradoxes of Mahathirism. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Imperial Belvederes. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Kuala Lumpur, founded around 1860, has had an eventful history, twice occupied (in 1872 and again in 1942) by enemy forces, and inundated by floods as recently as 1926. Even more remarkable is the improbable rise of a small trading post on a river bank far in the interior, to the proud status of state, then federal, and finally national capital. In tracing the history of Kuala Lumpur (to 1942), the author has drawn a picture of the local communities and their leaders, beginning with the legendary Yap Ah Loy, The people who lived in the town made it what it was at the time, earning their livelihood, and enjoying their traditional amusements and ceremonies. Even in the modern city something of the legacy of the past is preservedthe Lake Gardens, the 'moorish' Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, and the Railway Station, the mansions of the commercial moguls, and the humbler, but often attractively decorated, shophouses. It is a story, too, of the early rubber boom, and of making the town a healthier place for a better educated population to live in. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Singapore Gateway to the Far East. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Balinese People, The. Book.