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From Kampung to Twin Towers!
On the 31st of August, Malaysia will celebrate 50 years of independence. The month of August has been filled with a myriad of parades, cultural performances, street shows and carnivals to commemorate the country's Independence or Merdeka Day. So what does CzipLee have to offer to the celebrations. Sorry, we don't do Merdeka Sales, we think they're all just some gimmick. Read our take on sales! =)
Well the next few posts on our blog will be our little Merdeka rally call! We'll kick start with a book
Publisher: Oxford Fajar
Release date: August 2007
ISBN: 9789833383474
Price: RM 150.00
Format: Hardback
Extent: 240pp
Size: 234x156mm
Author: RICHARD LEETE
- 10 years as an advisor to the Malaysian government in his role as UN Resident Coordinator
- UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei since Oct 2003
Features :
- Comprehensive data relevant to the subject matter is provided throughout the text : This will provide readers with a clearer picture of the information mentioned in the text, and will also support statements made by the author
- The language used is precise and clear, even amidst the sea of technical data provided: This will aid in the understanding of complex concepts and enhance its user-friendly appeal
- The book is the only one of its kind to offer a comprehensive, thorough approach in dealing with the subject of economic and social development in Malaysia over the past 50 years: It will be an interesting read, one that endears itself to a wide number of readers, as it covers all areas of economic development and social progress in the country since its birth as an independent nation
Description:
This book offers a comprehensive, thorough approach to the subjects of politics, economic development and social progress in Malaysia. It puts together an immense evidence-base, including from a wide range of primary publications and official statistics, to trace and discuss the policies and programmes that have led to Malaysia's spectacular development. This is the only book of it kind to effectively review and document the 50 years of Malaysia’s developmental advancement, since it became an independent nation. Contents:
Foreword by Raja Nazrin, Regent of Perak
Chap 1: The Beginnings
Chap 2: Growing Population and Changing Balance
Chap 3: Growing and Transforming the Economy
Chap 4: Ending Poverty and Restructuring Society
Chap 5: Expanding Education and Advancing Attainment
Chap 6: Modernizing Health Outcomes
Chap 7: Promoting Women's Advancement
Chap 8: Towards the Next 50 Years Malaysia: From Kampung to Twin Towers is available in CzipLee Kajang & Bangsar! With limited copies left, get this one of a kind book now! 
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A Half-Blood Prince?
Lord Voldemort wreaks havoc on Britain as Harry enters his sixth year at Hogwarts! Harry stumbles upon a mysterious potions book bearing the inscription 'Property of the Half-Blood Prince' and begins learning new spells from the Prince. As he is used to custom instructions and spells, Harry embarks on a journey through the past, with Dumbledore, to unravel the mystery of Voldermort's past and, what he discovers prove to be curcial in protcting him from the Dark Lord! 
Teenage hormones are fully raging too as Ron and Hermoine's built up romance heats up and Harry's budding realization that Ginny is attractive...
The school year ends abruptly with Dumbledore's funeral, which is attended by hundreds of people, including the students, teachers, and magical creatures that live in the Forbidden Forest! But is he really dead?
The series is definitely turning darker and more disturbing as we anticipate tomorrow's launch!
 
HP#6 Fact: In 24 hours, the book sold 6.95 million copies in the United States alone, or 287,564 books per hour, making it the fastest selling book in history.
So will the Deathly Hallows set a new record? Stay tune... technorati tags: Half-Blood Prince time Harry Potter Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince Lord Voldemort Britain Hogwarts Harry Dumbledore Dark Lord Ron Hermoine romance Ginny funeral Forbidden Forest Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows United States CzipLee CzipLee Books & Stationery Bangsar Kajang CzipKid Labels: Book Review, books, Harry Potter
The thickest and juiciest one!
Now showing in the theaters, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the thickest book in the series (Book #7 included). The 870 page book reveals so much more and leaves us asking even more questions!
The story kicks off before Harry heads back to Hogwarts, he received an expulsion letter for performing magic outside the school. He is ordered to appear at a hearing at the Ministry of Magic and managed to clear himself of all charges! Phew!
Meanwhile a secret society, the Order of the Phoenix, has been formed to combat Voldemort, rumored to be rebuilding his army of Death Eaters. This throws the wizarding world into chaos and divides the believers (the Order of Phoenix) and those who don't believe in Voldemort's return!
An official from the Ministry of Magic, the cruel Dolores Umbridge is sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. She turns out to be a spy for the Ministry too!
The plot thickens with every turn of the page, as we discover the Harry, Hermione and Ron-led Dumbledore's Army, the death of a close friend and Harry's first kiss! =)...plus the chilling prophecy by Dumbledore: Harry must kill Voldemort or be murdered by him! Only one of them will survive!
"According to Madam Pomfrey, thoughts could leave deeper scarring than almost anything else... " -Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix-
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Doing right is always the hardest thing!
"It's a strange thing, but when you are dreading something, and would give anything to slow down time, it has a disobliging habit of speeding up." -Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire- 
In Book #4, signs emerged that Harry's number one nemesis, the evil Voldemort is marshalling his forces! Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts marks the Quidditch World Cup where Voldemort's followers gather and wreak havoc. Another event, the legendary Triwizard Tournament also takes place, where student representatives from three different wizarding schools compete in a series of increasingly challenging contests. The 'Goblet of Fire' judges who gets in and who doesn't. On one fateful night, three champions are selected. But then the Goblet spits out one other. Harry's. These two major events point to the return of Lord Voldemort. Dumbledore and the other teachers sense it, but it is inevitable. And Harry is no longer safe at Hogwarts Will Harry be able to rise to the challenge for the Tri Wizard Tournament while keeping up with school or will the challenges along with Voldemort's rebirth be too much for Harry? This fourth book is definitely the most dramatic, and also the scariest, so far! And oh, Harry figures that girls are soooo complicated! =)  
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What did we learn from Harry Potter 1-3?
In book 1, we learn about that there are more important things in life than books and cleverness...Friendship!
In the Chamber of Secrets, we realise that the choices we make shows who we truly are, not our abilities.
So in Book 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
 
As he enter his third year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter has had enough of his relatives and he finally runs away from them. Instead of running away from trouble he finds himself facing trouble from more than one side: for using magic outside the school and from the news that a notorious criminal, serial killer Sirius Black, has escaped the high-security wizard's prison at Azkaban and apparently is headed for Harry. The school calls in supernatural help against Black in the form of Dementors (prison guards that drain the hope and happiness out of everyone around them) but unusual things continue to put Harry in peril.
picture from the Harry Potter Lexicon He is thrown into a confusing panoply of shifting alliegences and shifting shapes where nobody is who or what they seem. Who is the real criminal? What is the real crime? Who is telling or knows the truth? On a brighter note, Harry gets a firebolt - a top of the line high performance flying broom... =)
We learned that: Those we have lost are always with us, especially when we need them the most! If you missed our previous Harry Potter post, be sure to check it out - all the questions we are asking as we anticipate the final chapter!
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On to the Chamber of Secrets!
So the story picks up after a miserable summer with the Dursleys(Harry's human relatives), when Harry returns for another exciting year at Hogwarts! Yet something strange is happening at his school, a monster stalks the school grounds.
Students are being petrified (and by this, we mean - frozen in fear, think "The Ring", that sort of effect but "toned down" to cater to the younger audience) and a mysterious saying has been written on the wall:
"For the chamber of secrets has been opened!" and another stating "Ginny Weasley..her skeletons will lie forever".
Now that's way scary! Then again, morbidness somehow does interest everyone.
And who are the brave ones to rescue the lot?
You guessed it right! Harry and his loyal compatriots, Hermione, who has taken on a "feline" nature, as well as Ron, Moaning Myrtle (what a name,huh) and many others have come to literally- save the day. Look out for house-elf called Dobby! (cute, huh?)
If that has whet your appetite, well, the story is certainly getting to be a juicy, tender nice piece of steak, with bacon strips, mashed potatoes...Well, you get the picture =)
Quoted fortunately in the Chamber of Secrets: "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." -Aldus Dumbledore-
 
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and the full Harry Potter series are available in CzipLee Books & Stationery Kajang and Bangsar! Don't forget our colouring competition ends next Wednesday! And check out our pre-order page for more on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! technorati tags: Harry Potter Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Dursleys Hogwarts monster The Ring chamber of sevrets elf Dobby Weasley wizards Harry Hermoine Ron steak bacon mash CzipLee CzipLee Books Stationery Bangsar Kajang Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book review
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What happened in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone aka Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?
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How would you like living with a group of horrible relatives after your parents died? And not to mention finding out that everything those relatives told you were lies?
Harry Potter is a young boy who was forced to live at his aunt's and uncle's house after his parents died. He was told by them that his parents were killed in a car crash, but as the story unfolds, the truth slowly unravels itself!
One day Harry Potter discovers that he is a wizard, and was sent to Hogwarts, a school especially for wizards and witches, located far from London. One cool thing about going to Hogwarts was this invisible train platform: Platform Nine and three-quarters!!
There, he learns more about his family, and his forbidden past and the whole history of ancient wizards and witches. He was brought into another world where magic exists along with spells and potions.
He also befriends Ron Weasley, the boy with flaming red hair and a muggle-born witch, Hermione. With his new powers he saves his life and a very precious stone that is hidden beneath Hogwartss castle walls: The Philosopher's Stone. With his new friends he faced his worst enemy, Draco Malfoy and his mean Potions teacher Professor Snape.
In the end, he discovers the true ability of his wizarding powers, along with the power of friendship. 
More on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone at Wiki! Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is available at both CzipLee Books & Stationery Kajang and CzipLee Books & Stationery Bangsar! Don't forget to pre-order the final book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from your nearest CzipLee store! As they say "It's the best deal in town!" Pre-order ends on 7 July 2007! ...we'll introduce our Harry Potter reviewer soon! =) **inspired by a certain blog...=) technorati tags: Harry Potter Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone books friendship Hogwarts London Platform Nine Three-quarters 9 3/4 book review wizards witches magic Ron Weasley Hermoine Draco Malfoy Professor Snape power of friendship friendship Wikipedia CzipLee CzipLee Books Stationery Bangsar Kajang Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows best deal Harry Potter pre-order blog wawasan Labels: Book Review, books, CzipLee, Harry Potter
I devoured his book, page by page in just one day. In specific? 4 hours! (And worth every cent I paid for the book!)
It was such an easy read, with the big print and a catchy storyline. Best of all? It was well researched and based on a real life story. More like? Iit was Albom's way of telling us to appreciate what we have right now. His style of writing is easy - straight to the point, bits and pieces of adjectives to paint you a picture and you can see his love of sports jumping right off the pages. I would think one of his reason for choosing this tale above the rest of "unnatural" or "supernatural" tales was because this was very much - sports related, and Albom is a true blue sports journalist. It is a fantastic read with Albom recounting the life of Charley page by page, the many times his mother stood up for him, and the times he never stood up for his mother. It’s bittersweet to think that a child has to choose to "love" either his mom or his dad from young - and even when he turns into an adult - he still yearns for his dad's approval. The twist or rather, the surreal element of the book is when he tries to commit suicide, and once again - in just that one day - he meets his mother once more. He talks to her, tries to right all the wrong - talk about his hurts, his appreciation for her (finally) and how he tries to come to term with his failed marriage and daughter's rejection of him. His ma tells him that his relationship with his loved ones is still salvageable and when he finally wakes up and recovers - he does make right his wrongs. People talk about the "light at the end of a dark tunnel", "supernatural experiences", "out of body experience", well this is once well-researched story where a credible name like Albom who puts forth his evidence for such occurrences. It is in part, quite eerie and yet - surreal (sorry, I love this word!) - because the three people his mum helps to "prettify" are actual people, who meet their Maker right on the day (or close enough date and time) to when he was experiencing that one more day with his mum. Overall, it is a very good book - with a well written ending to the tale, and certainly, a book which you want to get for people who just don't have the time to appreciate their loved ones whilst they are still around. 'For One More Day' is availabe in CzipLee. For more information, please visit cziplee.com!technorati tags: For One More Day Mitch Albom book review Albom real life story sports journalist surrealsupernatural CzipLee
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