This book is a complete and self-contained presentation of the fundamentals of statistics with many medical examples. The book is written mainly for medical students, doctors, pharmacist, nurses, and other allied health science personnel who have basic statistics in their curriculum. Working health care professionals and postgraduate students who need to use basic statistics for research may find this book useful. The concepts are introduced gradually with accompanying diagrams and illustrations, and the applications of the various concepts are reinforced through examples. The book is divided into two sections; Section One deals mainly with sample data while Section Two emphasises on generalising sample information to the theoretical populations. A specially designed mapping technique is used to guide the readers in understanding the pertinent issues in selecting and using correct statistical tests. Explanations are given in simple terms and in logical sequence on how statistical conclusions and interpretations can be made. It is a reader friendly book that is markedly different from other statistical books in market that emphasise on formulae and theories which to some extent make the general readers shy away from statistics. The authors have made every effort to use local examples so that the reader can relate to the local environment. This book is mainly about statistics as a way of asking and getting answers that lead to further questions. + more >>

Ahmad Boestamam menguasai tiga bidang yang berbeza – politik, kewartawanan dan sasterawan – dan tersohor kerana ketiga-tiganya. Melalui pengalaman dan penglibatannya dalam bidang politik, Ahmad Boestamam menterjemahkan pemikiran politik ke dalam novel tulisannya. Penampilan pemikiran politik itu disimpulkan mengandungi tiga aspek iaitu nasionalisme, antikolonialisme dan sosialisme. Ketiga-tiga aspek pemikiran itu pula mempunyai perkaitan antara satu sama lain yang disampaikan dalam bentuk mesej yang digarap dalam novel. + more >>

Here is a short book on writing papers that is based on experience. The authors are experienced researchers who have published many papers on public health in Asia. The book is based on the practical experiences of the authors in running workshops for the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health and their own universities. The workshop participants came from a variety of health professions in different countries and their needs and the questions they asked are reflected in this book. Often the text is in point form and contains checklists for authors. The English style is basic and is suited for those who have English as a second language. + more >>

It is appropriate that a book containing the texts of Inaugural Lectures should be published. It's true that these Lectures are already available in booklets which are distributed among academic staff. Nevertheless, the circulation of these booklets is limited. These Lectures should be gathered in a book so that they can be accessed by a wider audience, both local and overseas. This book was conceived for the purpose. Its aim is to preserve the intellectual contributions of our esteemed colleagues for the benefit of posterity. + more >>

Buku ini membincangkan aspek geografi pilihan raya Malaysia berasaskan pilihan raya parlimen yang diadakan antara tahun 1959-2004 menggunakan data agregat keputusan pilihan raya. Aspek geografi pilihan raya yang dianalisis adalah geografi keluar mengundi, geografi sokongan kepada parti politik, bias dan disproportionality serta pengundian ekonomi. Di samping itu, perbincangan berkaitan pilihan raya umum ke-12 (2008) turut dimasukkan pada bahagian akhir buku ini. + more >>

The first book of Mimi Kamariah Law Series (MKLS) was published in 2002 in memory of the late Professor Dato' Dr Mimi Kamariah Majid (1952-2001), a colleague and former dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. The theme of the first book of MKLS was the Child Act 2011 (which was passed by the Malaysian Parliament in 2002). In this second book of the MKLS, the focus is on the family institutions and the impact of developments of the law, not only in family law but in other areas of law on the family unit as a whole. Eleven authors wrote on topics ranging from healthcare, family and children, constitution, Islamic property division and other related issues. + more >>

Buku Jenayah Keganasan Rumah Tangga (Edisi Kedua) ini diterbitkan dengan beberapa penambahan kepada edisi pertama. Antaranya adalah berkenaan dengan penderaan terhadap warga tua. Secara amnya, buku ini cuba memberi gambaran secara keseluruhan mengenai keganasan yang berlaku dalam keluarga bermula dengan penderaan terhadap isteri, suami kanak-kanak dan warga tua. Buku ini mengetengahkan pendapat bahawa keganasan dalam keluarga ini merupakan perbuatan jenayah dan hendaklah dibendung dengan segera bagi mengelak menjadi lebih serius. Pada masa sama perbincangan juga meliputi undang-undang yang terpakai pada masa kini berkenaan dengan kes-kes keganasan rumah tangga. Menyedari bahawa kumpulan pembaca juga terdiri daripada mereka yang tidak mempunyai latar belakang undang-undang, maka buku ini diolah dengan menggunakan bahasa yang mudah supaya input-input utama dapat disampaikan kepada golongan pembaca. + more >>

It is appropriate that a book containing the texts of Inaugural Lectures should be published. It's true that these Lectures are already available in booklets which are distributed among academic staff. Nevertheless, the circulation of these booklets is limited. These Lectures should be gathered in a book so that they can be accessed by a wider audience, both local and overseas. This book was conceived for the purpose. Its aim is to preserve the intellectual contributions of our esteemed colleagues for the benefit of posterity. + more >>

Buku Jenayah Penderaan Kanak-kanak ini diterbitkan semasa isu penderaan dan pengabaian kanak-kanak sedang hangat diperkatakan oleh pelbagai pihak. Menyedari bahawa kumpulan pembaca bukan sahaja terdiri daripada mereka yang mempunyai latar belakang undang-undang, maka buku ini telah diolah menggunakan bahasa yang mudah supaya input utama dapat sampai kepada pembaca. + more >>

This book documents important material on Malaysia’s membership of the United Nations during the country’s first three decades after independence. It also further reinforces the importance of the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy in the pursuit of foreign policy priorities. Of special significance had been the way the formation of Malaysia in 1963 had borne the stamp of United Nations approval. Group diplomacy had also played an important role in the attainment of Malaysia’s foreign policy priorities at the world body where all nations of the world are represented. + more >>

Buku ini menghuraikan bidang Strategi Pembelajaran Bahasa (SPB) secara komprehensif dan ekstensif. Pelbagai aspek dikupas dalam menjelaskan nilai kebergunaannya. Ini disokong pula dengan hasil kajian yang bersifat empirikal. Tumpuan utama diberikan kepada topik-topik mengenai pendefinisian, ciri-ciri dan teori. Perlakuan pembelajaran Pelajar Cemerlang Bahasa yang menjadi titik tolak bidang penyelidikan SPB turut disentuh. Ini diikuti oleh perincian tentang bentuk-bentuk taksonomi, hubungan antara SPB dengan pencapaian bahasa dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemilihan serta penggunaannya. Buku ini turut membincangkan tentang Pengajaran Strategi Pembelajaran Bahasa dengan mengemukakan beberapa model dan program yang pernah dihasilkan. + more >>

Royal Professor Ungku A. Aziz:The Renaissance Man is a collection of essays by essentially former colleagues and subordinates in attempting to provide a canvas of a man who has been described as a polymath and a dominant personality in the intellectual and cultural life of our beloved country Malaysia. + more >>

This book documents important material on Malaysia’s membership of the United Nations during the country’s first three decades after independence. It also further reinforces the importance of the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy in the pursuit of foreign policy priorities. Of special significance had been the way the formation of Malaysia in 1963 had borne the stamp of United Nations approval. Group diplomacy had also played an important role in the attainment of Malaysia’s foreign policy priorities at the world body where all nations of the world are represented. + more >>

Dewasa ini, media konvensional diganding dengan media baru, sama ada sebagai landasan pendidikan formal ataupun ragam semiotik budaya manusia. Media baru telah bersebati dengan media konvensional dalam persembahan komunikasi akademik, peribadi, rasmi, dan komersil. Tanpa disedari kehidupan manusia menjadi serasi dengan semiotik persembahan kacukan pada abad ke-21. Sebagai contoh, media baru berbentuk telekomunikasi telah menjadi ragam persembahan bahasa lisan merangkap resmi interaktiviti harian. Sempadan media baru dan media konvensional tidak lagi terpisah dengan jelas. Walaupun kesan media konvensional tidak hilang dalam sekelip mata impak persembahan media baru dapat dirasai secara serta-merta dalam pergaulan manusia. + more >>

In communication, a manifestation of silence indicates that one of the persons involved is either showing a restrained attitude or is refraining from saying what he/she wants to say in the presence of others, particularly in the public sphere. Contributing factors for keeping such a reserved attitude vary from one culture to another. The reasons behind silence can be many as they encompass many factors such as one’s historical background, personal experiences, values, age and individual perceptions of others. + more >>

Pragmatik dan linguistik merupakan dua bidang kajian dalam ilmu bahasa. Pragmatik memusatkan perhatian pada penggunaan bahasa dalam kalangan penutur berdasarkan konteks sesuatu peristiwa pertuturan. Manakala linguistik merupakan kajian saintifik bahasa yang berusaha mengadakan rumus untuk penggunaannya yang betul. Buku Pragmatik Linguistik ini berusaha menggabungkan kedua-dua bidang tersebut secara bersepadu dalam satu kerangka kajian. + more >>

Buku ini menekankan sejarah pembinaan negara China Moden yang menghadapi pelbagai cabaran sejak kekalahan pada Perang Candu. Kuasa asing khususnya British meminta dan mendesak China menerima tuntutan mereka untuk membuka China bukan sahaja untuk pasaran bebas tetapi juga hubungan diplomatik dan kegiatan mubaligh Kristian. + more >>

This book focusses on the loan-words in Malay and Indonesian originating from the Chinese dialects. It brings together data to be found in word-lists compiled during the past century or more from a variety of sources, making it the only comprehensive study of this subject to appear so far. + more >>

Buku ini membuat andaian bahawa penggunaan bahasa harian sebenarnya suatu persembahan yang bertujuan menambat hati pelaku komunikasi agar terus bersama-sama untuk menjalin kesejahteraan dalam interaksi. Penelitian yang bertunjangkan analisis persembahan wacana ini melahirkan satu model penyelidikan sosiosemiotik interpersonal. + more >>

Buku Nilai dan Etika dalam Pendidikan Matematik ini menganjurkan pendekatan bersepadu bagi membentuk program pendidikan matematik yang berkualiti tinggi. Sebahagian persoalan kritikal tentang konsepsi dan tindakan untuk mengembangkan nilai dan etika dalam pendidikan matematik akan terjawab apabila membaca buku ini dengan teliti dan membuat refleksi terhadap gagasan yang dibincangkan. + more >>