Dr Mahathir dilahirkan pada 20 Disember 1925 di Alor Setar, Kedah. Semasa masih di bangku sekolah lagi, beliau turut terlibat dalam kempen menentang Malayan Union dalam tahun 1945-1946. Dengan menggunakan nama samaran C.H.E. Det, beliau kerap menulis artikel-artikel mengenai orang Melayu dan mengenai politik untuk akhbar Sunday Times di antara tahun 1946 hingga 1950. Beliau telah lama menjad…
King by Virtue presents a reflective and insightful portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, emphasizing the lifelong dedication, moral leadership, and humanitarian vision that defined his reign. Richard Broderick explores the values, principles, and personal commitments that guided the King’s efforts in fields such as rural development, public welfare, environmental sustainability, and technolog…
The Rise and Fall of the Shah provides an in-depth political and historical analysis of Iran under the rule of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi from 1941 until his overthrow in 1979. Amin Saikal examines the Shah’s consolidation of power, the role of foreign influence, economic and social reforms, and the political tensions that ultimately contributed to the collapse of his regime. The book offers …
Anwar Hossain's A Journey Through Bangladesh is a richly illustrated photographic travelogue that takes readers on a visual journey through Bangladesh. Through hundreds of color photographs, Hossain captures the landscape, people, architecture, and daily life across the country. The book offers insights into both rural and urban areas, showing how traditional life coexists with modern change. T…
This is not a formal biography of the great Gandhiji, but a portrait of the man behind the public image. Focusing on the inner stresses and fires that forged his character, it shows Gandhi not as some kind of emanation of divinity, but as a man of extraordinary faith and capacity. Cast from a leader-dictator mold, shy and yet intrepid, possessing no visible power, he was the inspiration and dr…
The Sword of the Prophet is a concise yet sweeping history of the Arab world from the time of Muhammad up to the modern era. Goldston traces the rise and spread of Islam, examining its religious foundations, political evolution, and cultural impact. He explores how Islam united vast territories, how the Arab empires rose and fell, and how in the 20th century the Arab world re-emerged as a force…
This book provides an in-depth account of Siam’s political and diplomatic position during World War II. Written by Direk Jayanama, a prominent Thai diplomat and key figure in the country’s foreign affairs during the war, the work examines Thailand’s complex relationship with Japan, its negotiations with the Allied powers, and the internal debates that shaped national policy. Through first…
This book provides an overview of the rise and downfall of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last monarch of Iran. It explores the political, social, and economic landscape of Iran during his rule, highlighting the Shah’s efforts at modernization, Westernization, and consolidation of power. The narrative also discusses the tensions between the monarchy, religious leaders, and the Iranian people…
Zayed the Prosperous and His Big Tour in China, Japan and Indonesia presents a documented account of the official international journey undertaken by the leader of the United Arab Emirates to three major Asian nations. Produced by the UAE’s Ministry of Information and Culture, the book highlights the diplomatic, cultural, and economic significance of these visits during a formative period in …
This volume presents Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the celebrated collection of Persian quatrains attributed to the astronomer-poet Omar Khayyám. Rendered into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald, this edition includes a complete presentation of the work along with variants from the five original printings. Revered for its philosophical reflections on life, time, love, and mortality, the Rubáiy…