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Author |
: Lee Su Kim |
Publisher |
: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 170 |
Release |
: 2019-11-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789814868839 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9814868833 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Synopsis Kebaya Tales: 10th Anniversary Edition by : Lee Su Kim
Ten years after its initial publication, national bestseller Kebaya Tales: Of Matriarchs, Mistresses and Matchmakers returns with a brand-new story. This collection of short stories teems with fascinating characters, plot twists and turns, and cultural idiosyncrasies of the Peranakan community. Laced with humour and occasional satire, Kebaya Tales kickstarted the three collections of stories centred on the nonyas and babas of the Straits Chinese people. Kebaya Tales won the 2011 Popular-The Star Readers’ Choice Awards for fiction, Malaysia’s top literary prize.
Author |
: Lee Su Kim |
Publisher |
: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9814868752 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789814868754 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis Kebaya Tales by : Lee Su Kim
The national bestseller, now with a brand new story and preface by the author.With beautiful photographs of colourful kebayas and accessories from the author's personal collection and old black and white photos belonging to the author, Kebaya Tales is a collection of inspiring, poignant, funny, touching and riveting stories of the Babas and Nyonyas narrated by Lee Su Kim, a sixth-generation Nyonya herself.
Author |
: Lee Su Kim |
Publisher |
: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2010-10-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 981438285X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789814382854 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Synopsis Kebaya Tales by : Lee Su Kim
Of matriarchs, maidens, mistresses and matchmakers, Kebaya Tales is a delightful collection of short stories, teeming with fascinating and interesting characters, unexpected twists and turns, cultural rituals, beliefs and superstitions and poignant events in the life stories of the Peranakans. Lee Su Kim’s latest book brings you into another world, a world that many know little about—the world of the Babas and Nyonyas or the Straits Chinese, a colourful, flamboyant and unique community still in existence today in the former Straits Settlements of Malacca, Penang and Singapore. Like her previous books, Lee Su Kim’s stories in this book are laced with humour and occasional gentle satire. All the stories are based on or are inspired by real-life events which Su Kim has collected from her nyonya mother, grandmother, bibiks and nyonyas. This is a first-ever collection of short stories of a unique cultural community, at the crossroads as to its very survival, but presently enjoying a tremendous resurgence. Su Kim’s debut collection of stories are simply stunning and heartwarming, evocative of a bygone era and a cultural community renowned for its unique multicultural legacy.
Author |
: Lee Su Kim |
Publisher |
: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 170 |
Release |
: 2023-03-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789815113518 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9815113518 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sarong Secrets 2023 by : Lee Su Kim
Pure reading pleasure from start to finish … bitter-sweet, light and delicate as the kebaya, spiced with the tang of sambal belachan. From the author of the award-winning bestseller Kebaya Tales comes yet another amazing collection featuring the colourful world of the babas and nyonyas. In Sarong Secrets, Su Kim tells more tales of passion and unfulfilled love, of innocence lost, greed and betrayal, of loneliness and the search for a sense of belonging – all of which harken to the unique Peranakan culture, a heritage teetering on the brink of extinction. Filled with humour, wit and vivid details, her compelling stories will delight and excite. Includes a colour section of beautiful sarongs, accessories and artifacts from a unique community renowned for its love of colour and sumptuous material culture.
Author |
: Lee Su Kim |
Publisher |
: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 171 |
Release |
: 2017-04-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789814779364 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9814779369 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manek Mischiefs: Of Patriarchs, Playboys and Paramours by : Lee Su Kim
After Kebaya Tales and Sarong Secrets comes a rich, gutsy collection of short stories immersing the reader into the vivid, multi-hued world of the Peranakans. Here, the babas take centre stage: masculine perspectives, voices and protagonists are put under the spotlight, even as fiery and headstrong heroines pursue their passions in the face of powerful obstacles. The cast of characters seek to forge individual identities within a unique cultural heritage facing the challenges of modern times. The stories are accented with photographs peppered throughout – of exquisite beadwork, bejewelled adornments, vintage fabrics, gilded artefacts from private collections, personal belongings of the babas, and of course, twinkling, manek-encrusted accessories.
Author |
: Annette Lynch |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 337 |
Release |
: 2014-10-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780759121508 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0759121508 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ethnic Dress in the United States by : Annette Lynch
The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural history of the United States and its peoples, from Native Americans, white Anglo colonists, and forcibly relocated black slaves to the influx of immigrants from around the world. Entries consider how dress items may serve as symbolic linkages to home country and family or worn as visible forms of opposition to dominant cultural norms. Taken together, they offer insight into the ethnic-based core ideologies, myths, and cultural codes that have played a role in the formation and continued story of the United States.
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: |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 178 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 967303544X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789673035441 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (4X Downloads) |
Synopsis Kebaya Tales by :
This is a delightful collection of short stories, teeming with fascinating and interesting characters, unexpected twists and turns, cultural rituals, beliefs and superstitions and poignant events in the life stories of the Peranakans. Lee Su Kim's latest book brings you into another world, a world that many know little about; the world of the Babas and Nyonyas or the Straits Chinese, a colourful, flamboyant and unique community still in existence today in the former Straits Settlements of Malacca, Penang and Singapore
Author |
: Lee Su Kim |
Publisher |
: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 134 |
Release |
: 2019-02-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789814841702 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9814841706 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manglish: Malaysian English at Its Wackiest! by : Lee Su Kim
Now back after 20 years with brand new words, expressions and idioms, this hilarious classic remains packed with humour, irreverence and loads of fun. It bids all Malaysians to lighten up, laugh at ourselves and revel in our unique, multicultural way of life. Forget about tenses, grammar, pronunciation, and just relek lah … Aiyoh. Manglish or Malaysian English is what Malaysians speak when we want to connect with each other or just hang loose. Borrowing from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Asli, British English, American English, dialects, popular mass media and plenty more, our unique English reflects our amazing diversity. Like a frothy teh tarik or a lip-smacking mouthful of divine durian, Manglish is uniquely Malaysian. Manglish is an entertaining, funny and witty compilation of commonly used Malaysian English words and expressions. Whether Malaysian, expat, visitor or a fresh-off-the-plane Mat Salleh, you’ll never be at a loss for words when conversing with Malaysians.
Author |
: Lubna Alsagoff |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 369 |
Release |
: 2012-04-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781136741173 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1136741178 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis Principles and Practices for Teaching English as an International Language by : Lubna Alsagoff
This text explores the pedagogical implications of the continuing spread of English and its role as an international language, highlighting the importance of socially sensitive pedagogy in contexts outside of inner circle English-speaking countries.
Author |
: Ritu Jain |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 216 |
Release |
: 2021-05-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000386929 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000386929 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis Multilingual Singapore by : Ritu Jain
This volume brings together researchers whose analysis and insights provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of Singapore’s rich linguistic diversity. Applying a combination of descriptive, empirical, and theoretical approaches, the authors investigate not only official languages such as English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil, but also minority languages such as the Chinese vernaculars and South Asian and Austronesian languages. The chapters in this volume trace the historical development, contemporary status, and functions of these languages, as well as potential scenarios for the future. Exploring the tension between language policies and linguistic realities in Singapore, the contributions in this volume capture the shifting educational, political, and societal priorities of the community through its past and contemporary present.