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The relationship between children and art is a mysterious one. It is the child-like amazement of seeing something extraordinary that enables the younger generation to view art without sckepticism, criticism and presumptions. The main stumbling block is building an interest from a young age, so they can view painting as a painting and not as a commercial object or a fixture in a gallery. Here’s what the two authors of the book have to say.

How many of us want to raise our kids to be smart and happy? Now how many of us are sucessful? Are we applying the rules of brain science as Dr John Medina preaches? Find out more here.

In conjunction with the launch of Upin & Ipin The Magazine, NYLA Sdn Bhd and MPH Bookstores is proud to organize The Search for The Malaysian Junior Writer 2011 Essay Competition.

Kids can also learn how to care for animals with PAWS Animal Welfare Society & Genius Aulad. Plus, don’t miss out on exciting events by STAEDTLER happening the entire month of July!

Also, come and meet international bestselling author Lauren Kate LIVE at MPH Mid Valley.

Other authors making an appearance at MPH this month include Andrew Chia, Zainun Ishak, Meen Zulaikha & many others!

Click on the event leaflet for full details.



Non-Fiction

1. A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

2. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua

3. Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going by Han Fook Kwang, et al

4. Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo, Sonja Burpo, Colton Burpo

5. Chicken Soup For The Soul: Think Positive: 101 Inspirational Stories About Counting Your Blessings And Having A Positive Attitude by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark

6. The Power by Rhonda Byrne

7. Speeches That Changed the World by Editor-Emma Beare

8. Einstein: The Life and Times by Ronald W. Clark

9. The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris, Daniel Simons

10. Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead: Journeys into Fame and Madness by Neil Strauss

Fiction

1. Transformers 3: The Official Novel by Peter David

2. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

3. The 9th Judgment by James Patterson

4. Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

5. The Single Girl’s To-Do List by Lindsey Kelk

6. The Postcard Killers by James Patterson

7. Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie

8. Foreign Influence by Brad Thor

9. The Naked King by Sally MacKenzie

10. The Confession by John Grisham

Local Author

1. A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

2. The Tiger That Lost Its Roar: A Tale of Malaysia’s Political Economy by Tony Pua

3. Notes to the Prime Minister: The Untold Story of How Malaysia Beat the Currency Speculators by Wong Sulong

4. Legacy of Honour: Dato’s Ja’afar Mohamed; Dato’ Onn Ja’afar; Tun Hussien Onn by Zainah Anwar

5. Beduk Diketuk by Pahrol Mohd Juoi

6. 101 Rekreasi Hati: Buat Diri Ku yang Mudah Lupa by Dr Zahazan Mohamed, Nik Wafdi Nik Jaafar

7. Ensiklopedia Solat: Kombinasi Fakta Hukum dan Sains (Fiqah, Falsafah, Sejarah, Saintifik) (Ilustrasi & Foto Menarik) by Datuk Haji Md Hashim Yahaya

8. Toksin Masuk Toksin Keluar: Fakta yang Perlu Anda Tahu by Dr Yasmeen Farouk Mohamed

9. Menangani Anak Biadap (Membentuk Paradigma Baru Ibu Bapa) by Dato’ Dr Hj Mohd Fadzilah Kamsah; et al

10. Hotel Tales: A Little Adventure and Some Unexpected Tales by Hanley Chew

Weekly list compiled by MPH Bookstores, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

Congratulations! Here are the lucky draw winners for Discover More with Wiley contest:

1st Prize

Ng Yoke Yee

2nd Prize

Ong Cheng Leng

Consolation Prize

- Lim So Wah

- Ang Tian En

- Fadhlan Faizal Nuruddin

- Yeo Sekkiat

- Faridah bt. Md Yusof

- Al Juan bin Rusli

- Tan Guan Han

- Chai Chin Heng

- Vincent Chin

- Mikhael Patrick Sidarta

Wiley will contact the winners on the prize collection details.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Non-Fiction

1. A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

2. Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going by Han Fook Kwang, et al

3. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua

4. Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock (Second Edition Revised and Updated) (The Book That Shock Singapore) by Alan Shadrake

5. The Power by Rhonda Byrne

6. 100 Greatest Wonders of the World: The Most Incredible Places on Earth by Igloo Books Ltd

7. Einstein: The Life and Times by Ronald W. Clark

8. Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead: Journeys into Fame and Madness by Neil Strauss

9. When a Billion Chinese Jump: How China Will Save Mankind – Or Destroy It by Jonathan Watts

10. How to Get Things Done: Organize Your Life and Achieve the Results You Want by Ann Jackman

Fiction

1. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

2. Something Borrowed (Movie Tie-In) by Emily Giffin

3. The 9th Judgment by James Patterson

4. Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

5. Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie

6. Edge by Jeffery Deaver

7. The Single Girl’s To-Do List by Lindsey Kelk

8. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

9. Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer

10.The Confession by John Grisham

Local Author

1. A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

2. Notes to the Prime Minister: The Untold Story of How Malaysia Beat the Currency Speculators by Wong Sulong

3. Beduk Diketuk by Pahrol Mohd Juoi

4. Ensiklopedia Solat: Kombinasi Fakta Hukum dan Sains (Fiqah, Falsafah, Sejarah, Saintifik) (Ilustrasi & Foto Menarik) by Datuk Haji Md Hashim Yahaya

5. Legacy of Honour: Dato’s Ja’afar Mohamed; Dato’ Onn Ja’afar; Tun Hussien Onn by Zainah Anwar

6. Masih Adakah Ketuanan Melayu? Antara Realiti Dan Fantasi by Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah

7. Hotel Tales: A Little Adventure and Some Unexpected Tales by Hanley Chew

8. Haramkah Rokok? Hukum dan Penyelesaiannya: Membudayakan Masyarakat Berfikiran Rasional dan Ilmiah Bagi Menerima atau Menolak Sesuatu Hukum Menerusi Pendidikan Fatwa by Zulkifli Mohamad Al- Bakri

9. Terapi Patah Hati by Salahudin Abdul Razak, Rusyi Ramli Al-Jauhari

10.101 Rekreasi Hati: Buat Diri Ku yang Mudah Lupa by Dr Zahazan Mohamed;Nik Wafdi Nik Jaafar

Weekly list compiled by MPH Bookstores, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur