Using design thinking to boost creativity and bring out the maker in every student spencer, john, juliani, a j on. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Potsherds, texts, and singapores role in southeast asian. Recommended books on southeast asian buddhist sacred places. Faculty of arts and social sciences research division, nus events. His other works published by nus press include philippine ancestral gold and earthenware in southeast asia. Yearlong calendar of events for bicentennial in 2019.
Miksicwinner singapore history prize 2018shortlist icas book prize 2015 for the best study in the humanities. Book launch singapore and the silk road of the sea, 0. Veteran journalist ali peter john releases two new books. Launch of the north end revisited university of manitoba press featuring a conversation with alison gillmor cities and the people who live in them are enduring subjects of photography. Sample program for live events times they were a changing. In this blog post we focus on planning a book launch to celebrate your new book a kind of birthday party for your latest creation. Singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800 nus press. The 200 th anniversary of the arrival of stamford raffles and william farquhar in singapore is an opportunity to tell afresh the story of the relationship between singapore and the united kingdom, reflect on the major milestones through an long and eventful journey, and imagine future possibilities. Jan 01, 2018 yearlong calendar of events for bicentennial in 2019.
Buy singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800 by john n. Jan 02, 2014 in singapore and the silk road of the sea, dr john miksic will tell this story, and also show how the revival of the ancient port in the 19th century was based on belief in the truthfulness of. Possibility room, level 5 national library building 100 victoria. A scientific and spiritual probing of consciousness through death book begins with the latest science on the neardeath experience, then explores the passage through physical death to the states of conscious being beyond.
The political economy roundtables are intended as a series of events that allow for a focused discussion of current issues in political economy. Cities and the people who live in them are enduring subjects of photography. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Book launch in mumbai events, tickets, activities and. Not every author will create every kind of event, but most will, at a minimum, have a book launch. Mar 30, 2016 not every author will create every kind of event, but most will, at a minimum, have a book launch. In this context we cannot comment on much detail but need to confine ourselves to looking, as briefly as possible, at the following questions. A brief overview of johns gospel may allow us to consider some of the glories of christ presented in this book, and the relationship of the main doctrinal points to. John paskievich book launch wednesday oct 04 2017 7. However, with millions of books launched every year how are you going to make your book launch event stand out. Vietnamese ceramics from the yi lu collection book launch. Singapore and the silk road of the sea presents singapores history in the context of asias longdistance maritime trade in the years between 0 and 1800. For a publisher, it is important to satisfy a core audience whilst giving the book a chance to grow with increased exposure. John kasichs new book fuels 2020 speculation aol news.
Using design thinking to boost creativity and bring. Launch of ancient southeast asia routledge, 2016, presented by the singapore research nexus srn john miksic and goh geok yian will discuss how they decided to structure ancient southeast asia, which is organized not by modern polity, nor by reference to modern ethnolinguistic groups, but by smaller geographical units corresponding to what o. When it comes to literature in london, theres one place that instantly jumps out bloomsbury. From the european renaissance to the war on terror. Geok yian goh nanyang technological university academia. Most people think singapore and archaeology are boring subjects, but the combination of the two can be exciting. Sample program for live events planning a live event if youre planning an event to invite readers from your area, here is a sample program of the berkeley event we sponsored for you to consider. Ohio governor john kasich is coming out with his fourth book. Professor john miksic third from left with the jury panel that selected his book for the.
Come along to the waldergrave suite at st marys university for a book launch event. It is a truly monumental piece of work that is deserving of the first singapore history prize. John paskievich book launch mcnally robinson booksellers. Your book must not have footnotes, images except author photo if applicable, etc. Join facebook to connect with john norman miksic and others you may know. Public hosted by nimbus publishing and vagrant press. Neal stephensons nearly thousand page tome anathem was inspired in part by long nows 10,000 year clock project, and so a collaboration on the launch event was a natural fit.
It is also not the purpose of our book to deny that singapore had a history before 1819. Oct 20, 2016 launch of ancient southeast asia routledge, 2016, presented by the singapore research nexus srn john miksic and goh geok yian will discuss how they decided to structure ancient southeast asia, which is organized not by modern polity, nor by reference to modern ethnolinguistic groups, but by smaller geographical units corresponding to what. The four other shortlisted books were living the singapore story. This presentation was given during the nus presss launch event for dr. As an author you want to ensure that your new book is a success. Launch of the north end revisited university of manitoba press featuring a conversation with alison gillmor. Promotion can seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to planning your first book launch. Vellum formatting beta at this time we are only accepting simple books for vellum formatting. Discounted copies of the book will be available at the launch. Many authors look forward to readings, signings, and bookstorehosted workshops and have visions of hundreds of people waiting in line to buy their book. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Book launch singapore and the silk road of the sea. A brief history of singapore archaeology, 198420 by dr. In singapore and the silk road of the sea, dr john miksic will tell this story, and also show how the revival of the ancient port in the 19th century was based on belief in the truthfulness of.
Just like that, speculation over the 2020 presidential race just got louder. I know not everyone can come to the launch of my book its in london and its a thursday, and some of my friends are on holiday or have commitments. Ebook launch createspace author services ebook launch. John weeks is emeritus professor at soas, and author of the recently published book, economics of the 1% anthem press. Well, i soon discovered that johns accuracy is also supported by recent discoveries. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Jess kidd our rising star will be talking about her recently published and.
Click the update button to the right to see the snippet from your website. For the release of his new book, mature themes nightboat books, 2014, writer andrew durbin has curated an evening of readings and performance with artists harry burke, juliana huxtable, and jacolby satterwhite. The first ever art historical survey focusing comprehensively on the architecture of the buddhist world. Singapore and the the silk road of the sea, however, a splendid new book by john miksic, an archaeologist at the national university of singapore, reveals. Singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800 openedition. Guerrilla archaeologists and the singapore story by prof. Veteran film journalist ali peter john released two of his books in the presence of a distinguished gathering on the eve of his birthday this week. It is only fitting then that we come together to host an official johannesburg book launch for. Artist jesse darling will also premiere a new short film. Author lane wilcken deciphers the fragments of filipino tradition and reveals the actual life history of an ancient art and a people as we launch his book, the forgotten children of maui. Susan shore book launch of death, our last illusion. John miksic s book singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800. Bookstore events are an exciting part of the book launch. We have therefore included essays by historian kwa chong guan and archaeologist john miksic on singapores pre1819 history.
We acknowledge that singapore had been settled, not continuously, but intermittently, since the 14th century. Participants will give a short opinion pieces to stimulate discussion. Ancient southeast asia book launch singapore research. John miksics book singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800. Explore books by john norman miksic with our selection at. John abraham at a book launch event in the city john abraham was clicked at a book launch event in the city written by upasana mantri 156891 reads mumbai updated.
A series of book related events for children and family. A handson book launch for kids with dr jennifer paxton. From the bloomsbury group of revolutionary writers in the early twentieth century to the publishers of the phenomenally successful harry potter franchise, bloomsbury is teeming with the power of words. Ancient southeast asia routledge world archaeology. With over 900 in attendance the evening began with a performance of the elaborate math based chanting created for the book by composer david stutz. Event in saint john, nb, canada by nimbus publishing and vagrant press on thursday, october 6 2016 with 110 people interested and 45 people going. John miksic 5th november, 20 this presentation was given during the nus presss launch event for dr. This is similar to the launch that i did for my book relaunch your life, except that i didnt run a free promo. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more. Tips for planning a bookstore event greenleaf book group. A book launch can serve as both a celebration following all of the blood, sweat and tears as well as kickstarting your marketing campaign.
Book launch tools, resources and content to help authors. Since the founding of the southeast asian ceramic society seacs in 1969, the society has continued in its mission to promote the study of southeast asian ceramics. Archaeologist wins inaugural singapore history prize cna. Miksic, singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800, singapore. John norman miksic books and biography waterstones. A hybrid text of poetry and art criticism, durbins mature themes is a memoir focused on the subject of disingenuity.
Miksic nus dept of southeast asian studies and associate professor goh geok yian ntu hss will talk about their latest book, ancient southeast asia, published by routledge area studies, on fri, 11 nov, at level 16, the pod, national library building. A battle of gods in paperback, author elizabeth salawu is having a book launch event at the prestigious park plaza hotel in london. Miksic is professor in the department of southeast asian studies at the national university of singapore and the head of the archaeology unit, nalandasriwijaya center at the institute of southeast asian studies. Thomas and john as they attempt to live peacefully amid violence, racism. Im a hybrid author with a traditionally published book, one i rereleased on my own after it was traditionally published, and a kindle scout winner.
Nov 06, 20 an event organized by nus press on the occasion of the launch for singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800. Heres how to approach to planning a bookstore event and some of the related pros and cons. Ive seen publishing from a few different angles and im planning to take what ive learned and apply it to. Details of the event are below and at the link above. In the gospel of john, jesus heals a man at the pool of bethesda. At this time we are only accepting simple books for vellum formatting.
In this collection are lively and fascinating accounts of personalities and events that shaped. Level 16, the pod, national library building, singapore. To keep things simple, im giving you an example of a book launch that covers 12 days. Prof wang gungwu, chair of the singapore history prize jury panel, said, singapore and the silk road of the sea, 0 1800 by prof john miksic provides the essential context for understanding singapores past in long term context. The southeast asian ceramic society presents the william willetts annual lecture. Not everyone wants to be the next jk rowling or paulo coelho.
Well, i soon discovered that john s accuracy is also supported by recent discoveries. However, for this post, i will look at how to include a free promo as well. Every writers dream is for his or her book to be understood, enjoyed and many a times. It is only fitting then that we come together to host an official johannesburg book launch for john s new creation entitled whats your moonshot. Buy singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800 book. John abraham at a book launch event in the city pinkvilla.
Its the first anniversary of grenfell and a number of my friends will be involved in special events in our area. If youre planning an event to invite readers from your area, here is a sample program of the berkeley event we sponsored for you to consider. Over the last decade, ive worked with hundreds of authors and launched dozens of books to the top of the new york times, wall street journal, and other bestseller lists. Jan 31, 2017 just like that, speculation over the 2020 presidential race just got louder.
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