Prof goh geok yians ntu, school of humanities and social sciences latest publication. Professor sornarajah shared his inspiration and insights of the book, after professor simon chesterman gave an introduction at the start of the launch. At this time we are only accepting simple books for vellum formatting. Guerrilla archaeologists and the singapore story by prof. Join facebook to connect with john norman miksic and others you may know. How three black women helped send john glenn into orbit. The alumnus jan mar 2019 by nus alumni office issuu. Items in press include book chapters on buddhism in srivijaya, and a book on 25 years of singaporean archaeology. 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. Southeast asian sites which have been conventionally grouped together in one catchall category of cities also display such disparate features that they cannot be accounted for on the basis of a single model. 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. John bookis senior associate intelisearch linkedin. John kasichs new book fuels 2020 speculation aol news. This is similar to the launch that i did for my book relaunch your life, except that i didnt run a free promo.
Jan 12, 2017 enoch pratt free library launches book program. Archaeologist bags inaugural singapore history prize todayonline. The publication will be marked by a book launch at the british academy on 16 may 2012, accompanied by short lectures by professor martin millet, dr lutgarde vandeput, director of the biaa, and by dr james coulton, the project director. Subscribe to virtual book launch notifications this is not a newsletter indicates required.
His other works published by nus press include philippine ancestral gold and earthenware in southeast asia. John miksic professor, southeast asian studies department, national university of singapore john n. Archaeological evidence for esoteric buddhism in sumatra, 7th to th century john miksic, p. It was an added delight, not something you expected going into it. Its a oneofakind lifestyle design system that guides you towards your personal vision of success in the 12 dimensions of life. The southeast asian ceramic society presents the william willetts annual lecture.
Into the black, by rowland white, delves into the surprising events of the first space shuttle launch in 1981. Orthogenetic and heterogenetic cities in southeast asia. Usually, once id been talking for a few minutes, i found id used up all my supply of adrenaline and i began to relax, although i wouldnt go as far as to say that i every enjoyed it. Just like that, speculation over the 2020 presidential race just got louder. A brief history of singapore archaeology, 198420 by dr. The region and the world 2 3 october 2017 asia research institute seminar room as80404 1. Christine mills was the senior book buyer at hughes and hughes beautiful store in dundrum. This wellillustrated volume is the catalog of an exhibition on the javanese kingdom of majapahit thirteenth to sixteenth centuries ce, jointly organized by singapore and. The best books about the apollo program and landing on the moon from astronaut autobiographies to definitive accounts from leading historians, these are the must reads about the landmark mission. Nothing is worse than pouring your soul into a manuscript only to have no one read it. 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. Ill show you that method later in this book when i explain my book launch formula and show you how to launch your book. Founded in 1912, the university of hong kong is the leading and oldest tertiary institute in hong kong.
Vietnamese ceramics from the yi lu collection book launch. Using design thinking to boost creativity and bring out the maker in every student provides a framework that is poised to spark a creative movement in schools across the world. Most people think singapore and archaeology are boring subjects, but the combination of the two can be exciting. A launch is a great way of loudly announcing the arrival of your book.
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. A book launch will be held at soas, university of london, on friday. 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. While the initial launch will include virtual nursery, home design and personal styling appointments, further services, inspirational talks and learning sessions will be added to the programme at the end of april. After years on the run, pierce landcross is ready to leave europe altogether and start a new life with. Enoch pratt free library launches book program for kids. Well, were here to tell you that it is possible and that putting on a great book launch is an excellent way to drum up interest and sales for your book.
Book launch blueprint the stepbystep guide to a bestselling launch. Ancient southeast asia book launch singapore research. The movie, and the book it is based on, are destined to change our national narrative. The book launch will be followed by a drinks reception. Jan 31, 2017 just like that, speculation over the 2020 presidential race just got louder. To keep things simple, im giving you an example of a book launch that covers 12 days. How long will it take to receive payment once i trade in my item. Using design thinking to boost creativity and bring out the maker in every student spencer, john, juliani, a j on. An important book on iraq by one of our coeditors has just been released. The book won second prize in popular books peoples choice awards.
Olga deshpande is an art historian in the oriental department, state hermitage museum, saintpetersburg, russia. Speaker john miksic professor, southeast asian studies. Nasa and hidden figures team honor john glenn and female. A new book series reflecting the focus of the southeast asian art academic programme at soas university of london, namely the study of southeast asian buddhist and hindu art and architecture from ancient to premodern times, including study of the built environment, sculpture, painting, illustrated texts, textiles and.
The flight of friendship 7 has gained new resonance thanks to the movie hidden figures. View john bookis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Contributors michael aungthwin is professor of asian studies at the university of hawaii at manoa, honolulu, united states. With many events for children, teenagers, the family and adults, there is something for everyone over the ten days of the paisley book. Murfett malcolm, john miksic, brian farrell, and chiang ming shun. A view from the ground up, published by potomac books. New book esoteric buddhism in mediaeval maritime asia hnet. It is a practical and valuable resource that is sure to unleash the creative power in all of our learners. The pdf we provide is for amazon kdp print andor ingramspark. John miksics book singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800. Learn to punch fear in the face, escape average, and more. To reopen in june, the 17yearold site will be expanded to house artefacts recovered from prof john miksics most recent excavation in late 2018, along with multimedia educational panels on. Baltimore, md the enoch pratt free library announces the rescheduled launch of books for me will be held on friday, january in baltimore.
Im assuming that youve been through the writing, editing and the publishing stages and now youre ready to present your book to the world. At this point, lets just ask why an author would want to launch a book at a shop rather than at a more unusual location. For my upcoming book launch, im doing something super crazy that almost feels too risky. John norman miksic books and biography waterstones. 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. Lifebook is about discovering what you really want beyond the onesizefitsall goals imposed on you by society. The supreme reality of our time is the vulnerability of this planet jf kennedy 1961 haitian earthquake survivors are seen scavenging on wednesday in the rubble left. Please join us as we support a man who has so passionately supported us.
Faculty of arts and social sciences research division, nus events. Your launch will largely be determined by your genre and targeted audience. John lewis launches virtual services to meet customers. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover john s connections. In the early years, the university was host to four faculties. Goh geok yian is an associate professor at the history programme of the nanyang. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. Explore books by john norman miksic with our selection at. John will be doing his now famous keynote with the same name that inspired the book.
Miksic is professor in the southeast asian studies department, national university of singapore. John sanei invites you to prepare for this brave new world by understanding the digital, networked age john sanei book launch 12 april 2017 watsupafrica business all the latest business in africa. Start gives readers practical, honest and actionable insights to be more awesome, more often. The hardest part of writing a book isnt writing it, its launching it. If you wish to print your book elsewhere, please confirm that they can use a pdf formatted for either of the listed publishers. Your book must not have footnotes, images except author photo if applicable, etc. The amazon tradein program allows customers to receive an gift card in exchange for thousands of eligible items including amazon devices, video games, and more. Call for manuscripts art and archaeology of southeast asia. Here are nine handy tips for planning a successful book launch. Pointer supplements saf professional reading programme. Katherine johnson, hidden figures, and john glenns flight. Level 16, the pod, national library building, singapore. Ancient southeast asia, routledge world archaeology by john.
Using design thinking to boost creativity and bring. The latter scenario will be familiar to readers of margot lee shetterlys book, hidden figures, or the film of the same name. John glenn the space pioneers life in pictures space. Along with entirely new photography and a fresh design, the book s essays have been updated to incorporate recent discoveriesincluding the wonoboyo hoard, one of the most important gold hoards. He received his phd from cornell university based on archaeological fieldwork in sumatra.
Peter borschberg national university of singapore academia. The best books about the apollo program and landing on the. In fact, im a little bit scared it wont work or that itll blow up in my face. Organising a book launch can be daunting for any author or pr company who havent done it before, so writing. Goh geok yian is associate professor in the school of humanities and social sciences, nanyang technological university, singapore.
Disney announces new release dates for black widow, mulan, the eternals. Sornarajah, resistance and change in the international law on foreign investment, was launched on 29 april 2015 at the nus bukit timah campus. Toms three civilian tours of duty in iraq, on usaid and krg projects, working in all three major areas of iraq. However, for this post, i will look at how to include a free promo as well. Curator michael neufeld examines the movie through the lens of a space historian. One method we use easily brings in 50 to 70% of book buyer leads. Professor john miksic is associate professor in the southeast asian studies programme, national university of singapore. Paisleys inaugural book festival will take inspiration from the 200th anniversary of the paisley radicals as it reflects their spirit with a programme of grassroots activism, new ideas and political conversation. Ebook launch is a family business spanning three generations. May 31, 2016 ive sometimes had to make speeches and presentations in the past, and ive always found it extremely nerveracking beforehand. Ebook launch offers selfpublishing services for indie authors, including custom ebook cover design, book cover design, ebook formatting and book formatting. Ancient southeast asia routledge world archaeology. Launched in 2014 in support of the sg50 programme to celebrate the.
John miksic 5th november, 20 this presentation was given during the nus presss launch event for dr. Assoc prof john miksic, nus southeast asian studies programme, formed singapores first formal archaeological unit with mr lim chen sian, a fulltime singaporean archaeologist. Click here to learn about the talent behind the book launch. At the new york premiere for the film hidden figures, nasa and hollywood alike paid tribute to john glenn and the early days of the space program. The unit would focus on singapores early past and the regions history. Miksic and goh explore how the local population exploited the abundant. Miksicwinner singapore history prize 2018shortlist icas book prize 2015 for. Neufeld admits that the movie deviates from history often, but the movie was good, wellacted, inspirational, and important. Associate professor john n miksic, southeast asian studies programme. Touchstone on april 12, 1981, nasa astronauts john young and bob. The spark was ignited in 2009 when john helped his father with book cover design and print book formatting.
Plus, youve worked super hard to get this book out into the world you deserve to celebrate. John miksic s book singapore and the silk road of the sea, 01800. Miksic, the inaugural winner of the nus singapore history. Discounted copies of the book will be available at the launch.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The process is easy and convenient with an immediate offer and free shipping. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. The book lays emphasis on the mobile networks of human agents. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This book presents the history of singapore from 1941 to 1984 in pictures. Its useful to boost initial sales and garner publicity.
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