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18 MINUTES clearly shows how busy people can cut through all the daily clutter and distractions and find a way to focus on those key items which are truly the top priorities in our lives.

Bregman works from the premise that the best way to combat constant and distracting interruptions is to create productive distractions of one’s own. Based upon a series of short bite-sized chapters, his approach allows us to safely navigate through the constant chatter of emails, text messages, phone calls, and endless meetings that prevent us from focusing our time on those things that are truly important to us.

Mixing first-person insights along with unique case studies, Bregman sprinkles his charming book with pathways which help guide us – pathways that can get us on the right trail in 18 minutes or less. Watch what our reviewer thinks of this book.

Creative interactive and learning workshops by MoneyTree , Genius Aulad , Math Monkey & Lorna Whiston Study Centre!

Test your arts and craft skill by creating your very own marine creature with Paradise Reef! Exciting prizes awaits you!

Irma Hasmie, author of the popular book SMILE, will be making a special appearance! Authors such as Alan Tan, Rajinder Gill and Wendy Lee & Wendy Liew will also be here!

Learn to make your very own snowskin mooncake with Chef Lee from PJ Hilton and cooking workshop with Chef Bee Bee by Her World magazine!

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Set in a near future, the book describes an American society that is split into two distinct classes: those below the age of 20 (known as Starters) and those above 60 (Enders). Everyone else wiped out as a result of a genocidal war.

The Enders are living a life of luxury but the one thing they do not have is youth. In comes the Body Bank with the technology that allows Starters to rent their bodies to the Enders.

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Do not let the boring jacket and misleading title deceive you. This is one highly pleasurable, insightful, timely and easy to read book. It is a story about China’s ambition to take over the sky.

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Search Inside Yourself is not another recycled, run of the mill, self help book. It has strong scientific foundation and is endorsed by former President Jimmy Carter of the United States, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Eric Schimdt of Google and many other top political, spiritual and business leaders.

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Calico Joe is Chicagos Cubs’ first baseman. He seem to have it all until an act by Mets pitcher Warren Tracey brings his career to a premature end.

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A two-day seminar based on his latest book, “The Most Important Graph in the World”. It’s not just a graph – it’s a formula of life. The graph shines a spotlight on the 7.5 key principles of human memory and opens up new possibilities for managing yourself and influencing others.

Day 1: “Creativity and Innovative Thinking fo the Intelligent Company”

Day 2: “The Brain and Success: Understanding the Most Important Graph in the World”

11-12 September 2012 (Tue-Wed) / 9am – 5pm / One World Hotel, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya

Registration Fee: RM 2,600 per pax

MRC members enjoy RM400 discount off the normal registration fee.

For more details call Ms Anne Tay at 014-633 5114 or Mr. Shatess Raju at 017-300 0834, email us at cpe@taylors.edu.my or visit www.taylors.edu.my/cpe

Non-Fiction

1. The Magic by Rhonda Byrne

2. Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins

3. Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100 by Michio Kaku

4. A World without Islam by Graham E. Fuller

5. Talk Language: How to Use Conversation for Profit and Pleasure by Allan Pease & Allan Garner

6. The Law of Attraction Classic: The Secret to Attract Health, Wealth and Happiness by Wallace D. Wattles

7. It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell & Tony Koltz

8. Hospital Babylon: True Confessions from the Front Line of Accident and Emergency by Imogen Edwards-Jones

9. Secrets About Men Every Women Should Know by Barbara De Angelis

10. Madeleine: Our Daughter’s Disappearance and Continuing Search For Her by Kate McCann

Fiction

1. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James

2. Sidney Sheldon’s Angel of the Dark by Tilly Bagshawe

3. Conqueror by Conn Iggulden

4. Don’t You Forget About Me by Alexandra Potter

5. The Lucky One (Movie Tie-In) by Nicholas Sparks

6. The Time of My Life by Cecelia Ahern

7. Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James

8. The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

9. Scarecow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly

10. 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

Local Author

1. Dulu Pencuci Kini Pengurus by Mohd Rafi Jalaluddin

2. Biografi Agung Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam by Rusydi Ramli Al-Jauhari

3. 100 Pesanan Terakhir Rasulullah by Muhd Nasruddin Dasuki

4. Tuhan Sedang Menguji Kita by Ustaz Kazim Elias

5. Di Mana Dia Di Hatiku? ALLAH itu Hampir Tapi, Kenapa Aku Masih Meminggir? Akalku Alpa Berfikir, Hatiku Lupa Berzikir… by Pahrol Mohd Juoi

6. Kahwin Pada Usia Muda: Bahagia Atau Derita by Fuad Hj Sam

7. Khutbah Terakhir Rasulullah by Ibnu Rijal

8. Doktor Umum: Memoir Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

9. Di Hamparan Shamrock: Kuseru Nama-Mu by Hasrizal Abdul Jamil

10. Bahagia & Membahagiakan: Kaedah Transformasi Minda by Prof Dr Muhaya Hj Mohamad

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

Since its debut in May this year, When I Was A Kid by Boey Cheeming has done well at local bookstores. The Singapore-born Johor artist turned out to be one of those Malaysian talents hidden overseas.

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