Borneo Books Online Shop » Sabah http://www.borneobooks.com/blog For the best books on Borneo Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:08:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The War http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/people-culture/historical/the-war/ http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/people-culture/historical/the-war/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:52:22 +0000 BBooks http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/?p=4203 Explores aspects of  the World War II experience of Sabah (then British North Borneo), from the eve of the Japanese invasion to the arrival of Allied forces. These 5 years were a watershed for the people of Sabah who, after progressing steadily towards modernity for 60 years, suffered one of the greatest calamities one [...]]]> Explores aspects of  the World War II experience of Sabah (then British North Borneo), from the eve of the Japanese invasion to the arrival of Allied forces. These 5 years were a watershed for the people of Sabah who, after progressing steadily towards modernity for 60 years, suffered one of the greatest calamities one can imagine. The magnitude of destruction went beyond material losses; many also lost their lives, and the Chinese business elite was, basically, wiped out. It is only right that the effect of the war on Sabah be written for the sake of later generations.

Danny Wong is an eminent local historian and Professor at the University of Malaya. This book is a compilation of articles previously published elsewhere, in 24 chapters. Each one has been diligently researched and is lucidly written. The detail in the accounts is a key feature. Some of the chapters are about individual guerilla fighters, others about particular events or periods during the war. A moving and very readable book.

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John Beaufoy,¬† Proprietor and MD of John Beaufoy Publishing¬† from the UK (left), and his Area Representative Ken Scriven (former CEO of WWF Malaysia) came to the shop in KK 2 days ago to show us the final mock up of¬† ‘Wild Sabah’,¬† a new volume by John [...]]]>

John Beaufoy and Ken Scriven

John Beaufoy,¬† Proprietor and MD of John Beaufoy Publishing¬† from the UK (left), and his Area Representative Ken Scriven (former CEO of WWF Malaysia) came to the shop in KK 2 days ago to show us the final mock up of¬† ‘Wild Sabah’,¬† a new volume by John (Mammals of Borneo) Payne.¬† This is a large format book with plenty of pictures of¬† Sabah wildlife, with emphasis on the mammals such as the orang-utan. Probably for sale on the internet in 2 months.

]]> http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/news/4015/feed/ 0 This is Borneo; Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/this-is-borneo-sabah-sarawak-brunei-and-kalimantan/ http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/this-is-borneo-sabah-sarawak-brunei-and-kalimantan/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:45:54 +0000 BBooks http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/?p=3890 This is Borneo has been produced in close collaboration with the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Malaysia, an organization which, as a matter of policy, always attempts to take a balanced, factual approach in its conservation work. Thus, this book provides a balanced view of the world’s third largest island, using a unique [...]]]> This is Borneo; Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and KalimantanThis is Borneo has been produced in close collaboration with the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Malaysia, an organization which, as a matter of policy, always attempts to take a balanced, factual approach in its conservation work. Thus, this book provides a balanced view of the world’s third largest island, using a unique blend of photographs and succinct yet wide-ranging text that encompasses natural history, geography, history, government, people, economic changes and conservation issues.

]]> http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/this-is-borneo-sabah-sarawak-brunei-and-kalimantan/feed/ 0 Amphibians & Reptiles in Sabah: A Natural History http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/wildlife-books/amphibians/amphibians-reptiles-in-sabah-a-natural-history/ http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/wildlife-books/amphibians/amphibians-reptiles-in-sabah-a-natural-history/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0000 System http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/?p=3034 na

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]]> http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/wildlife-books/amphibians/amphibians-reptiles-in-sabah-a-natural-history/feed/ 0 Common Herbs in Sabah (Interactive CD- ROM) http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/botany-books/herbs/common-herbs-in-sabah-interactive-cd-rom/ http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/botany-books/herbs/common-herbs-in-sabah-interactive-cd-rom/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0000 System http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/?p=3138 Common Herbs in Sabah, is a well documented information on herbal plants that are commonly found and grown in Sabah. This interactive CD contains carefully selected information, plus high quality images os up to 200 types of herbs, with their scentific and common names. Common Herbs in Sabah aims to create awareness, evoke [...]]]> BK2538 Common Herbs in Sabah, is a well documented information on herbal plants that are commonly found and grown in Sabah. This interactive CD contains carefully selected information, plus high quality images os up to 200 types of herbs, with their scentific and common names. Common Herbs in Sabah aims to create awareness, evoke public interests and to conserve such information relating to the uses of herbal treatment.

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]]> http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/forests/conservation-management-of-peat-swamp-forests-other-wetlands-in-sabah/feed/ 0 Cultures, Customs & Traditions of Sabah http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/sabah/cultures-customs-traditions-of-sabah/ http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/sabah/cultures-customs-traditions-of-sabah/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0000 System http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/?p=3164 SABAH, one of the 13 states of Malaysia located on the worlds’ third largest island, Borneo, is still an enigma to many. While much has been recorded about Malaysia and Borneo, SABAH is still relatively unknown. Traditions and customs have long been part of our lives. Some have survived for aeons, others have [...]]]> BK51 SABAH, one of the 13 states of Malaysia located on the worlds’ third largest island, Borneo, is still an enigma to many. While much has been recorded about Malaysia and Borneo, SABAH is still relatively unknown. Traditions and customs have long been part of our lives. Some have survived for aeons, others have barely endured, touched by influences that have led others to be forgotten altogether. Traditions survived because they were handed down through the generations. In this ever-changing world that we live in, there must be a conscious effort to preserve these traditions and customs so that the people, their lifestyles, beliefs and practices live on. This book is written and compiled essentially as an introduction toward the understanding of SABAH and her people. It is also our hope that others will be inspired to delve further and to record the many interesting facets of our cultures, customs and traditions.

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]]> http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/uncategorized/dipterocarps-of-sabah-north-borneo/feed/ 0 Discovering Sabah (Chinese version) http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/sabah/discovering-sabah-chinese-version/ http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/sabah/discovering-sabah-chinese-version/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0000 System http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/?p=3172 Discovering Sabah’ English, Chinese and Japanese editions. The perfect book to buy as a pictorial introduction to the diversity of places, people and wildlife in Sabah. 170 pages. Pictures excellent, from all the best photographers. Good supporting text. Buy it before you visit, leave it with your friends so they can envy you [...]]]> BK1558 Discovering Sabah’ English, Chinese and Japanese editions. The perfect book to buy as a pictorial introduction to the diversity of places, people and wildlife in Sabah. 170 pages. Pictures excellent, from all the best photographers. Good supporting text. Buy it before you visit, leave it with your friends so they can envy you rotten while you are away, and keep it as a permanent record after you return. Largish size, hardback, high quality publication by Natural History Publications (Borneo), 2001. 177pp, mainly pictorial. Actual size 8.5 x 9.5″ (215 x 240mm). Index. [BBooks comment]

]]> http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/sabah/discovering-sabah-chinese-version/feed/ 0 Discovering Sabah (Japanese Version) http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/sabah/discovering-sabah-japanese-version/ http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/books/borneo/sabah/discovering-sabah-japanese-version/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0000 System http://www.borneobooks.com/blog/?p=3173 Discovering Sabah’ English, Chinese and Japanese editions. The perfect book to buy as a pictorial introduction to the diversity of places, people and wildlife in Sabah. 170 pages. Pictures excellent, from all the best photographers. Good supporting text. Buy it before you visit, leave it with your friends so they can envy you [...]]]> BK1557 Discovering Sabah’ English, Chinese and Japanese editions. The perfect book to buy as a pictorial introduction to the diversity of places, people and wildlife in Sabah. 170 pages. Pictures excellent, from all the best photographers. Good supporting text. Buy it before you visit, leave it with your friends so they can envy you rotten while you are away, and keep it as a permanent record after you return. Largish size, hardback, high quality publication by Natural History Publications (Borneo), 2001. 177pp, mainly pictorial. Actual size 8.5 x 9.5″ (215 x 240mm). Index. [BBooks comment]

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