Big Bad Wolf (12-17 Nov 2010) Madness

 By: ryan    10:14 PM  Dear Diary   No comments

Woke up early, brushed my teeth, take a bath, changed my cloths, grab my recycle bag, fetch my friend and straight away drove to South City Mall. Why? Because we been lure to Big Bad Wolf's lair.  The queue already starts as early as 900am.  Kiasu!! But me and my friend are not being kiasu, just that we reached there early  ^ ^ . Is true, we planned to reach there at 1015am but fail to expect no jams along the ways, so blame the smooth traffic.  

(Who said Malaysian's don't read? Only those who really don't read has those saying) 

Sharp sharp at 10.00am, BBW's welcome us into his lair. Just first step and the smell of books rushed into my nose. Such mountains and sea of books. The madness started as soon as people steps in, these ah gong, ah mah (uncles and aunties) already throwing books into their boxes. So kiasu!! Within minutes their boxes already full of books. Yes not box but boxes, super kiasu!! Luckily I am not a big fan of fiction so it saves me some time and I'm heading straight to the Religion's section. Far less people here meaning lot more to choose from. Grab a few good titles and proceed the Business and Self-Improvement section. Here, I saw so many titles that are new, for those who bought these titles recently at major bookstores, I'm sure they gonna rub on their faces. Hehehehe!!

Now, compare to the previous sales (current Bookxcess store, Amcorp Mall), the venue is more comfortable  and larger but due to some pea-brain morons, they just manage to blocks the walking area with their boxes and many irritating book-loading "container".

Here are what gonna makes you want to slaps them and spoils your mood:

• Scrambles all books upside down
• Put their boxes on top of books where blocking others from view and also damaging books
• Being kiasu, grab whatever books and at the end of the day, unwanted books are scatters around  
• Bring all sort of stupid bags, luggage or boxes (not to mention they're huge)
• Not saying sorry after pushes, knocks or step on others (rude ass)
• Parents: let their children rampage books 
• Gossiping about their "grandma stories" at the middle of the walkway (why now??)
• Ladies who keep moving their hairs that bring some weird odor (sweat + fading shampoo smell + dandruff) 

Just dunno why these kind of people really does exists..........

Well, most of the books priced between RM8 to RM20 and that's why  people are grabbing them, throwing them, and stuffing them into their boxes, recycle bags, wet-market trolley, baby stroller, or luggage bags as though as it's free. Totally Madness!! Some even worst, brings their maid to hand-carry their books. (To these people, better go d*e....). So some books end up like the picture shown below. 

 (Photo from BBW: Those kiasu people do when they do not want those books they have selected.....)

So please don't be such a jerk when you're in a book's sales. Be considerate and think of others. Whose know the book you just dump are the one that other want to buy it?

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Being in a book sales especially at BBW, it is really meaningless if you're not getting more than 10 books. Here are what I bought just for the two days visits.

 (First visit, already half-broke)

On the last day itself, all books are going for RM5 while RM3 for all magazines. So I went there again to grabs more books even though already half-broke. Though many hot titles are sold off, but lucky me is super happy when I spotted a copy of Brilliant Moon and The Buddha, Geoff and Me. I wanted these two books long time ago but due to the price that sells in major bookstore (blood/money-suckers), I didn't buy it. Now thanks to BBW, not only I got it but I bought it for only RM5.

 

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Here is the breakdown on what I'd bought and how much I had saved.

Total 31 books for less than RM250. Where can we get such great deals / offers / bargains?

**RRP = Recommended retail price         BBWP = Big Bad Wolf Price

Buddhism
1. Cave of Tigers ----------> RRP: RM64.90           BBWP: RM10.00
2. The Bodhi Tree Grows in L.A.----------> RRP: RM58.90        BBWP: RM10.00
3. The Sutra of Hui Neng ----------> RRP:RM70.10           BBWP: RM10.00
4. For The Benefit of All Beings -----------> RRP: RM62.50            BBWP: RM8.00
5. The Tibetan Ways ----------> RRP: RM60.75            BBWP: RM8.00
6. The Buddha, Geoff and Me ----------> RM35.90            BBWP: RM8.00
7. The Other Buddhism ----------> RRP: RM72.90        BBWP: RM10.00
8. Buddha Da ----------> RRP: RM45.90            BBWP: RM8.00
9. Brilliant Moon ----------> RRP: RM120.90          BBWP: RM5.00
10. The Buddha ----------> RRP: RM39.90           BBWP: RM8.00


Fiction
1. Kafka On The Shore ----------> RRP: RM34.90            BBWP: RM8.00
2. The Old Cape Magic ----------> RRP: RM32.90            BBWP: RM5.00
3. Tao: On The Road ----------> RRP: RM70.30           BBWP: RM5.00
4. The Last Airbender ----------> RRP: RM20.90            BBWP: RM3.00


Non-Fiction
1. Finding Oprah's Roots ----------> RRP: RM75.90           BBWP: RM8.00
2. Leona Lewis: Dreams ----------> RRP: RM84.90           BBWP: RM5.00
3. Helen Miren: In The Frame ----------> RRP: RM145.90           BBWP: RM5.00
4. The River of Lost Footsteps ----------> RRP: RM56.90           BBWP: RM5.00
5. China's First Emperor ----------> RRP: RM94.75           BBWP: RM5.00
6. How To Be Rich ----------> RRP: RM45.90           BBWP: RM5.00
7. Managing Change ----------> RRP: RM57.90           BBWP: RM5.00
8. The Martha Rules ----------> RRP: RM94.90           BBWP: RM5.00
9. The Malaysian Way of Life ----------> RRP: RM34.90           BBWP: RM8.00

Others
1. Collins: Improve Your Grammar ----------> RRP: RM45.90         BBWP: RM10.00
2. Collins: Improve Your Writing Skills ----------> RRP: RM45.90    BBWP: RM5.00
3. Collins: Easy Learning English Verbs ----------> RRP: RM48.90    BBWP: RM5.00
4. Improve Your Communication Skills ----------> RRP: RM55.90    BBWP: RM10.00
5. Career & Jobs in IT----------> RRP: RM49.90        BBWP: RM10.00
6. MacMillan English Dictionary ----------> RRP: RM55.90        BBWP: RM15.00

Total RRP = RM1786.00
BBWP = RM216.00

With the price of only RM216, I had all these wonderful titles to feed on my shelves. BBW help me saved RM1570. I am sure that every book's lovers around Klang Valley and some who are from other states are waiting to ambush the next Big Bad Wolf lair. To those bookfairs who collected RM2 for entrance fees, giving only 20% discount, and ..... no bookmarks, I am so not going anymore.

All in all, what else can we expect from Big Bad Wolf? Low price, sea of people, new, and heaven of books. I'm hoping that I'll be at home most of the night and weekend to read read my books.

With love,

Notes: Thanks, Pat for helping me get a few good copies on the first day and not forgetting those who asked me to get their books, faster pay me back!! 

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The Seventeen Second Miracle

 By: ryan    10:01 PM  Books, Jason F. Wright   No comments

Title: The Seventeen Second Miracle
Author: Jason F. Wright
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780425237946

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wednesday Letters and Christmas Jars comes a story of small kindnesses and life changing miracles

Seventeen seconds can change a life forever. This is what Rex Conner learned one summer afternoon in 1970 when his gaze was diverted for just seventeen seconds and tragedy occurred. forty years later the waves of that day still ripple through the lives of many people, including Rex's son, Cole.

Cole Conner is a patient teacher, and he has long shared his father's story with those in need. This fall, Cole has invited three struggling teenagers to learn about Rex Conner and the Seventeen Seconds Miracle.

The teens will hear how Rex remade his life, seventeen seconds at a time by performing small acts of kindness that sometimes had life-altering consequences. As Cole's students learn, miracles can happen with a little help from you. When this knowledge is put to a surprising test, what the students discover may transform your world, as it did theirs. A Seventeen Second Miracle could change your life, if you let it.

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Jason F. Wright is the New York Times beselling author of The Wednesday Letters and Christmas Jars. Visit the author TheSeventeenSecondMiracle

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This is a very easy and quick read, but the more you read, the more questions comes into your mind. Do we practice enough positives attitudes, believe in good things even bad things happened, kindness, and generosity? This wonderful story of a tragic accident will inspire you want to do all of the good things for others after reading the book. Seventeen Seconds Miracle really inspired me wants to be grateful for every small acts of kindnesses. Another great book by Jason F. Wright.

If you loves this book, don't forget to check out these titles by the same author.

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The Best Buddhist Writting 2010

 By: ryan    10:08 AM  Books, Melvin McLeod   No comments

Title: The Best Buddhist Writing
Edited By: Melvin McLeod
Publisher: Shambhala Sun Book
ISBN: 9781590308264

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An Eclectic And Thought-Provoking Mix Of The Most Notable And Profound Buddhism-Inspired Writing Published In The Last Year.

The Best Buddhist Writing 2010 includes:

• A question and answer session between children and Thich Nhat Hanh
• Stan Goldberg on becoming a hospice volunteer, shortly after his own diagnose of prostate cancer
• Buddhist author and death-row inmate Jarvis Jay Masters on experiencing a few unexpected hours of freedom
• Jan Chozen Bays on eating mindfully
• Norman Fischer contemplates the death of his best friend
• Meditation instructions from Tibetan teacher Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche
• Sylvia Boorstein on the deep human connection that emerges when we engage with the joy and suffering of others
• Carolyn Rose Gimian on the late Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's advise to "smile at fear"
• Gaylon Ferguson on recognizing our natural wakefulness
• Pema Chodron on being open to the opportunities that arise when we experience pain and discomfort in our lives
• Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche on finding joy in the midst of life's difficulties 
• Steve Silberman's account of love, prejudice, Buddhism, and marriage
• Mary Pipher on moving past despair
• Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on meditation that directs our thoughts and intentions in a positive direction
• Jaimal Yogis on his misguided attempt to use Zen to improves his surfing
• Laura Fraser on the Zen-inspired cooks who have influenced the way we cook and eat
• And much more.....

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Heroes of Olympus - The Lost Hero

 By: ryan    10:42 AM  Books, Rick Riordan   No comments

Title: Heroes of Olympus - The Lost Hero 
Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780141334011 

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Three New Heroes.

One Missing Demigod

A Curse That Threatens To 

Destroy Them All....

When Jason, Piper and Leo crash-land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek gods despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives.

But rumors of a terrible curse and a missing hero are flying around camp. It seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones who must embark on a terrifying new quest, which must be completed by the winter solstice. In just four days' time.

Can the trio succeed on this deadly mission and must they sacrifice in order to survive?

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This is a brand-new series from the author Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson's series) whose brings fans return to the world of Greek's gods and Camp Half-Blood where new trio heroes will inherit a quest. Here, once again , you'll meet some familiar demigods.

I just love Greek mythology and that's why I loves Percy and this one too. This is definitely a great book where the plot is great, excellent characters, not overshadowed by Percy's series, and rarely predictable. Thus this is a fairly easy to read but not boring for adults.

All in all this book is a great follow-up to the Percy's series. The only bad thing is to wait another year for the next one.

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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallow Movie

 By: ryan    10:59 AM  Worth A Read   No comments

Went to a bookstore yesterday and saw they are stacking and piling up all Harry Potter's books on their window's display. Ranging from HP's series 1 to 7 and also boxset too. Then my friend said, they must has keep a lot of the books and now they are taking this second-final opportunities to sell out these books. Is true. I still remember when I worked with one of the major bookstore, Harry Potter's books are one listed as firm-stock. Well, calling all HP's fans who wants to get the series in cheap price, now is the time.

So fast it has come to an end where the final last book in the Harry Potter series will be opening in theaters next week. The series will be divided into two parts, Part one will be on 18 November 2010 and Part 2 on 15 July 2011. Weehee!! Watching HP Part 1 will be part of my birthday to-do-list.

Anyway, enjoy the clips:

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Big Bad Wolf Sales 12 - 17 Nov 2010

 By: ryan    10:30 AM  Worth A Read   No comments

The Big Bad Wolf Warehouse Sale is back!!

Date: 12 Nov, 2010 to 17 Nov, 2010
Time: 10am - 9pm
Venue: Ground Floor, South City Plaza, Seri Kembangan

Products Offered: 70% to 90% off the recommended retail price and wide selection of titles ranging from fiction to non-fiction to children's books to magazines.

Here is the map:

They (BBW) promise this sales would be better than the previous one in term of car park (RM 1 for the whole day and more parking) plus the venue would be definitely more spacious.  

Visit BigBadWolf for more details

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