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CHINESE FOR EVERYONE
Chinese for Social Interaction
in 40 Lessons
Jin Nailu, Song
Yankun & Hao Jie
This book is a specially
designed teach-yourself proficiency programme aimed at those
seeking a concise introduction to the Chinese Language.
It caters for both native and non-native speakers of English
with practically no background in Chinese, thus making it uniquely
bilingual. Written in a highly readable style, this guide
should be suitable for anyone aspiring to learn the Chinese
language quickly amidst the various time constraints of today's
fast-paced world.
1996: 478pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 574
2: US$14.90
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PELANDUK POCKET FINGERTIP CHINESE
Walter Long with Liu Keming
The reputation of Chinese as an impossibly
difficult language has kept many people from visiting China.
Now this book comes to the rescue, providing the right word
or expression to get you what you want or to where you are going.
1997:198pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 604
8: US$7.90
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PELANDUK CHINESE POCKET INTERPRETER
Lydia Chen & Ying
Bian
This handy companion begins with a brief
survey of essentials to prepare the new student of Chinese on
structuring basic sentences and the vocabulary needed to create
new sentences. Alongside these sentences are explanations
about the many unique aspects of China and its people and culture
- from local snacks to parking of bicycles. Some special
features include simplified lessons on what you will hear and
streetsigns - plus an extensive English-Chinese dictionary of
common words.
1997: 216pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 289
1: US$7.90
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PELANDUK POCKET ENGLISH-CHINESE PHRASE
BOOK
Cheng Huang
By learning a few essentials found in this
phrasebook, you will find getting around in China less formidable
and more challenging. The sentence patterns and phrases
introduced in this book are the ones you will draw upon most
often in your sojourn in China.
1997: 139pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 601
3: US$7.90
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COMMON MISTAKES IN ENGLISH
Haja Mohideen
The main thrust of Common Mistakes In English
is to help you improve your English and enable you to communicate
with greater ease and confidence. It is a step-by-step
guide to grammatical usage, written for those who wish to stand
out in their language skills. Its other aim is to identify
and minimize the many common errors made by users of English,
whether as a mother-tongue or as a second language.
1991: 160pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 366 9: US$7.90
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EFFECTIVE BUSINESS LETTERS
A Guide to all Froms of Business Correspondence
Milon Nandy
This book has been carefully planned to
help writers of business letters communicate effectively.
All aspects of business letters are considered systematically
and exhaustively. Furthermore, sixty-four model business
letters have been provided, incorporating all the do's and don'ts
of writing business letters. Most of these letters are
simple enough; anyone who has a reasonable command of words
and can string these words into comprehensible sentences can
write them.
1993: 179pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 451 7: US$7.90
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ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE
Mastering English at your Own Pace and
Time
J.S. Solomon and Chuah Ai Bee
Designed to satisfy the needs of the mature
student or user of the English language who desires to improve
his English and acquire mastery over the language. Every
aspect of the English language has been dealt with at length.
Examples and exercises are provided to ensure that the student
has the requisite drill and practice essential to mastering
the language.
1992: 179pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 389 8: US$13.90
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PELANDUK POCKET ENGLISH DICTIONARY
This dictionary can be used to find the
correct spelling of words and their meanings, the proper usage
of words, and the meaning and usage of idiomatic expressions.
The well-selected corpus of words and their clear, simple definitions
make this dictionary a useful and valuable tool for all learners
of the Englush language. It is a clearly-written, practical
reference you will want to turn to again and again.
1993: 626pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 329 4: US$7.90
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DICTIONARY AND GUIDE TO ENGLISH GRAMMAR
This dictionary is a compact and indispensable
reference for teachers, students and professionals alike.
It has a unique combination of a dictionary and a guide on the
intricate rules of grammar. This combination is not only
essential but appropriate and convenient so that the user could
find rules quickly in this pocket book.
1993: 280pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 469 X: US$7.90
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ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Haja Mohideen
This book is a must
for those who seek to be singled out as the most desirable person
for a job advertised. It not only discusses the written
skill but also the prerequisite for oral finesse which will
win respect and admiration from the listener. These skills
are accessible to anyone willing and determined to follow through
the simple, yet effective examples and exercises.
1994: 104pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 461 4: US$7.90
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PELANDUK POCKET DICTIONARY OF CORRECT ENGLISH USAGE
Good English is best seen as a journey rather than a
destination. But it is a journey well worth making and
its rewards are numerous. These rewards include increased
self-confidence, greater social and professional opportunities
and, equally important, a more disciplined mind. With
the aid of this dictionary, your journey will perhaps be made
a more pleasant one. Problem areas in the usage of English
and errors frequently made by non-native users of English are
systematically and exhaustively dealt with.
1991: 356pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 347 2: US$7.90
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WRITING A REPORT
John Fletcher
This book is a proven, practical guide
to mastering the skills of writing all kinds of reports - both
within the organization and between the organization and its
clients. It shows you new ways of thinking and writing
clear, simple yet forceful reports that are persuasive, interesting
and informative. It teaches you how to say what is on
your mind by organizing your thoughts, ideas and statistics
into succinct, readable language.
1996: 68pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 239 5: US$8.90
For sale only in Southeast Asia.
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PELANDUK POCKET DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS
Expressions have played a cardinal role
in the formation of the English Language. This concise
and precise dictionary will enable you to communicate your ideas
or feelings effectively. Over 4,000 expressions are explained
in an easily understood language. Readers of this valuable
dictionary will be taking the first step to a higher level of
proficiency in the English Language.
1993: 400pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 437 1: US$7.90
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DICTIONARY OF SIMILES, IDIOMS, METAPHORS
AND PROVERBS
Perfect for those who believe in getting
the message across loud and clear. This fascinating book
contains hundreds of English similes, idioms, metaphors and
proverbs-the tools for effective communication. It is
designed to help the user get his ideas heard and remembered,
to generate interest in his listeners and to arouse a favourable
response from them. This dictionary will add spice and
colour to your language, both spoken and written.
1993: 114pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 439 8: US$4.90
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PELANDUK POCKET DICTIONARY OF SYNONYMS
AND ANTONYMS
Anyone who speaks and writes in English
will at times be at a loss over finding the correct and exact
word to fit the occasion. It is also known that when a
certain word is used too often, it loses its effectiveness.
Furthermore, at times a user of English may need a word that
is the opposite of what he has in mind, but it eludes him.
This dictionary is the most suitable and effective remedy when
you are facing such situations. It will help you to be
more articulate and precise with your words.
1993: 270pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 431 2: US$7.90
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LETTERS AT WORK
Alan Barker
Millions of business letters are written
every day. How many achieve what they set out to do?
This book is an invaluable, practical guide full of useful tips
to develop letter writing skills. Through sample letters
and copious check lists, LETTERS AT WORK will help you create
letters that are positive, accurate and professional.
1996: 112pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 585 8: US$8.90
For sale only in Southeast Asia.
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FILIPINO FOR EVERYONE
Paquito B. Badayos
This book is a specially designed user-friendly
book. It aims to give the learner the necessary language
skills needed to survive in situations in which Filipino must
be used. In the process of learning the language, students
also learn about Filipino culture - the psychology, beliefs,
customs and traditions of Filipinos. The book, therefore,
may be said to be an introduction not only to the Filipino language
but also to the Filipino people.
1995: 297pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 542 4: US$12.90
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JAPANESE FOR EVERYONE
M. Rajendran
This book is compiled to meet the lack
of Japanese grammar and conversation books in Malay. In
order to cater for those who do not have a working knowledge
of Malay, the author has included English as an additional medium,
thus making this book a trilingual. The book is intended
to offer an all round course for beginners who are keen in acquiring
a basic knowledge of Japanese grammar and spoken Japanese.
Romanized spelling is used in the book.
1985: 221 pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 074
0: US$12.90
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PELANDUK POCKET FINGERTIP JAPANESE
Walter Long with K. Shimonishi
The reputation of Japanese as a formidably
difficult language has kept many people from visiting Japan.
Now this book comes to the rescue, providing the right word
or expression to get you what you want or to where you are going.
Easy-to-follow, situation-based chapters will help you to: Find
inexpensive accommodations, eat at tasty local restaurants,
see both famous sights and offbeat attractions, shop for interesting
goods and crafts, enjoy Japan as the Japanese do.
1997: 199pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 605 6: US$7.90
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PELANDUK POCKET EVERYDAY JAPANESE DICTIONARY
A Basic English-Japanese
Wordbook
Thorlin and Brannen
This dictionary is compiled especially
for anyone aspiring to learn the Japanese language quickly and
painlessly for all sorts of basic needs. It caters for
both native and non-native speakers of English with practically
no background in Japanese. In addition to more than 4,000
entries, it features hundreds of easy-to-learn English loanwords,
numerous illustrative sentences and a special appendix of phrases
for everyday occasions.
1997: 172pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 602 1: US$7.90
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PELANDUK ENGLISH-JAPANESE-MALAY PHRASE
BOOK
Ashita Ray
This phrase book is
a complete new work designed specially as a practical guide
for people who are conversant in English or Malay and wish to
acquire a basic knowledge of Japanese. The situational
conversations, phrases and sentences have been carefully selected
to help overcome the language-barrier one may be confronted
with in various kinds of situations like going shopping and
so on.
1990: 186pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 317 0: US$4.90
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PELANDUK POCKET MALAY-JAPANESE-ENGLISH
DICTIONARY
M. Rajendran
This dictionary is the first of its kind
to be compiled in response to the need for a Malay-Japanese-English
dictionary. English has been used as a third language
for those who do not have a strong grounding in Malay.
Romanized spelling is used throughout. Verbs in Japanese
appear both in the polite and dictionary form. Malay is
used in its basic form without any prefix or suffix.
1985: 352pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 177 1: US$8.90
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PELANDUK POCKET JAPANESE-MALAY-ENGLISH
TECHNICAL DICTIONARY
M. Rajendran
This trilingual dictionary, the first of
its kind, has been designed to provide access to the meanings
of the various scientific, technical, academic and specialized
terminology in Japanese, Malay and English. The meanings
and spelling of the Malay entries follow the latest guidelines
issued by the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
1993: 390pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 369 3: US$7.90
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PELANDUK POCKET EVERYDAY KOREAN DICTIONARY
A Basic English-Korean
Wordbook
This dictionary is compiled especially
for anyone aspiring to learn the Korean language quickly and
painlessly for all sort of basic needs. It caters for
both native and non-native speakers of English with practically
no background in Korean. In addition to more than 6,000
entries, it features hundreds of easy-to-learn English loanwords,
numerous illustrative sentences and a special appendix of phrases
for everyday occasions.
1997: 180pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 603 X: US$7.90
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MALAY FOR EVERYONE
Othman Sulaiman
This book is specially
written for English-speaking learners who wish to pick up the
Malay language in the shortest possible time, and in the privacy
and comfort of their homes and at their own leisure. Anyone
with a basic knowledge of English can easily follow the course.
It is a practical course book explained in simple language.
1990: 308pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 322 7: US$12.90
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MALAY QUERIES
G. Soosai
This book is designed to help learners
of the Malay language, or Bahasa Malaysia, to improve their
power of self-expression by expanding their vocabulary.
Based on the author's highly popular newspaper column format,
this book answers numerous queries about various aspects of
the Malay language.
1989:180pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 270 0: US$7.90
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PELANDUK POCKET INSTANT MALAY
Compiled by Anita Morah
Abas
Instant Malay is a shortcut method to learning and speaking
Malay fluently for those who lack the time and opportunity to
learn the language. Toursts will also find this book most
indispensable. It is carefully designed as an instant
guide to a knowledge of Malay from the learner's first contact
with the language to advanced conversations in all sorts of
daily situations. No tedious lessons on the basics.
The text is presented in a step-by-step approach without lengthy
explanations.
1992
Pb: ISBN 967 978 402 9: US$7.90
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PELANDUK POCKET MALAY DICTIONARY
Othman Sulaiman
This dictionary is
designed to be the most up-to-date, authoritative, compact bilingual
Malay dictionary, for those learning the Malay language as well
as learners of English who are conversant in Malay. The
text is set in clear easy-to-read pages. Despite the small
format, it contains all the essential entries and the commonest
Malay words that are used in daily situations.
1989: 430pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 291 3: US$7.90
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VIETNAMESE FOR EVERYONE
Mai Ngoc Chu and Vo Thi Thu Nguyet
This is a comprehensive and definitive
guide to the Vietnamese language. It has a thorough chapter
on pronounciation giving the English equivalents. The
examples, model sentences and conversation exercises are simple
and yet give an insight into the culture and life of the Vietnamese
folks.it is particularly suitable for students, businessmen,
diplomats and even travellers who wish to acquire proficient
knowledge of the language to communicate their ideas and wishes
effectively.
1995: 214pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 547 5: US$12.90
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PELANDUK POCKET ENGLISH-VIETNAMESE PHRASE
BOOK
Mai Ngoc Chu
This phrase book is
specially designed to help those conversant in English acquire
a quick knowledge of the Vietnamese language. The situational
conversations, phrases and sentences have been carefully selected
to help overcome.the language barrier one may encounter in various
circumstances, such as buying groceries at the market, visiting
the physician, going to the bank or post office, taking a taxi,
and so on.
1996: 12Opp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 590 4: US$4.90
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PELANDUK POCKET VIETNAMESE DICTIONARY
Vietnamese-English • English
- Vietnamese
Mai Ngoc Chu & Vo Thi
Thu Nguyet
This dictionary contains words which are
essential to the study of the Vietnamese language. The
entries have been specially and carefully selected and are either
in simple or compound forms. The different meanings of
a word are enumerated and explained clearly. The guide
to pronunciation at the beginning facilitates the acquisition
of correct tonal quality through the usage of reliable, similar
and accurate English equivalents.
1996: 277pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 557 2: US$8.90
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SENOI-ENGLISH/ENGLISH-SENOI DICTIONARY
Edited by Gordon P Means
This dictionary has been prepared as a
practical working dictionary of the Senoi language. It
is designed to aid those Senoi who are already producing written
materials in their language. A second objective in preparing
the dictionary has been to facilitate the learning of Senoi
by those who are interested in the life and customs of the Senoi
and who would like to communicate with them in their own language.
This dictionary may also be of some value to comparative linguists.
1987: 192pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 186 0: US$49.00
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION
IN MALAYSIA
J.S. Solomon
This book explains
from a political and social perspective, how and why a bilingual
education system developed in Malaysia. It also discusses
the changes that have taken place in the curriculum to make
education a more effective tool for the creation of national
unity.
1988: 88pp
Hb: ISBN 967 978 237 9: US$39.00
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DICTIONARY OF MALAYSIAN BUSINESS
The Informative One-Stop Business Reference
Eric C. Forbes
Provides definitions
of the ordinary language of business, marketing, investment,
economics, politics, advertising and accounting. It cuts
through technical jargon to provide concise definitions, coloured
by liberal samplings of comments and factual information, laying
bare the underpinnings of the commercial world.
1992: 446pp
Pb: ISBN 967 978 002 5: US$12.90
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RULES OF SPEAKING
Verbal Interactions
at Play
Edited by Zainab Abdul
Majid and Loga Mahesan Baskaran
This collection of well-researched
articles clearly reflects the importance of knowing the correct
rules of speaking in all social interactions, be they general
or specific, formal or informal, social or professional.
This book will be an additional source of information for anyone
seeking to enrich his knowledge and insights into the area of
Pragmatic.
1995: 213pp
Hb: ISBN 967 978 548 3: US$49.00
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