Brunei
Author: Tamra Orr
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780761431213
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Celebrates the diversity of life through the exploration of cultures around the world.
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Brunei English
Author: David Deterding
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-05-13
Total Pages: 199
ISBN-13: 9400763476
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This detailed survey of Brunei English reflects the burgeoning academic interest in the many new varieties of English which are fast evolving around the world. Wholly up to date, the study is based on careful analysis of a substantial dataset that provides real-life examples of usage to illustrate the narrative throughout. As well as a thorough account of the pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary usage, and discourse patterns of Brunei English, the volume explores its historical and educational background and current developmental trends, providing an in-depth review of the patterns of English usage within this multilingual, oil-rich society on the north-western coast of Borneo. Written in a non-technical style throughout that will assist non-specialists wishing to grasp the fundamentals of this unique brand of the English language, the work is a worthy addition to Springer’s series on multilingual education that plugs a gap in the coverage of the numerous varieties of English being used across South East Asia. “The authors bring renewed and badly needed attention to the long-overlooked development of Brunei English. Their examination of the variety not only documents the features and functions of English within Brunei society, it also suggests the development of regional or global varieties of English that extend beyond Brunei, and even beyond South East Asia.” Andrew Moody, University of Macau
The Brunei Revolt, 1962–1963
Author: Nicholas van der Bijl
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Published: 2012-10-24
Total Pages: 299
ISBN-13: 1783378433
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In December 1962, nationalists in Brunei, the hugely wealthy small kingdom on the North Coast of Borneo, formed the Army of North Kalimantan (TNKU) and, demanding greater democracy, engineered a rebellion against the Sultan and seized a large number of hostages. Perceived to be an attempt by communists to destabilize the Sultanate and seize power, within twelve hours of its outbreak, British forces were dispatched by ship and aircraft from Singapore to restore order, the first unit to arrive being 1/2nd Gurkhas, who entered the capital. Within the week, the 1 Queens Own Highlanders had recaptured the strategically important oil fields and occupied Seria, 42 Commando, Royal Marines attacked Limbang and 1 Green Jackets landed in west Brunei. The next six months were spent rounding up TNKU and, since there were major concerns that Indonesia could be behind the Revolt, the charismatic Major General Walter Walker, then commanding 17th Gurkha Division, was sent to Brunei to command operations. By mid-May 1963, the surviving TNKU had been captured. While rapidly suppressed, the Revolt was the catalyst for the three year Confrontation with Indonesia 1963-66.
Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Globalisation, Education, and Reform in Brunei Darussalam
Author: Le Ha Phan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-09-13
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13: 3030771199
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book focuses on the intertwined relationships between globalisation, nation-building, education, and reform as manifested throughout the modern history of Brunei Darussalam, an Islamic monarchy located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is the first book dedicated to the examination of Brunei’s education system, schooling, teacher education, and society in close connection with the national philosophy Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) or Malay Islamic Monarchy. The authors provide a historical understanding of the country’s education and tell Brunei’s story of educational reform and change in its own language, narratives, accounts, and unique standpoints. Interdisciplinary chapters draw on significant historical and textual sources in three languages, namely Arabic, English, and Malay, to contribute to scholarship on education studies, international and comparative education, and international and development education.
The Brunei-Malaysia Dispute Over Territorial and Maritime Claims in International Law
Author: R. Haller-Trost
Publisher: IBRU
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 71
ISBN-13: 1897643071
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam
Author: Jatswan S. Sidhu
Publisher: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781442264588
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
Engaging Modern Brunei
Author: Hannah Ming Yit Ho
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-02-26
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13: 981334721X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book explores issues shaping and defining modern Bruneian identity. It addresses the research gap regarding Brunei studies in terms of the language, literature, and culture of Brunei which, with its bilingual education, is uniquely positioned at the intersection of the Malay and western worlds. The book analyses the linguistic, literary, and cultural modes that provide the backdrop for modern-day instantiations of local identity, as expressed through printed and online materials, film, art, and social practices. It compares Brunei English and Brunei Malay in the context of the literature and culture of Brunei. Readers will find it useful as an essential resource for academic scholars, university students, and others interested in the study of Brunei Darussalam's language, literature, and culture. It provides critical insights from an insiders' perspective into the local identity of the culturally diverse Bruneian society.
Some Girls
Author: Jillian Lauren
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2010-04-27
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 1101404442
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A jaw-dropping story of how a girl from the suburbs ends up in a prince's harem, and emerges from the secret Xanadu both richer and wiser At eighteen, Jillian Lauren was an NYU theater school dropout with a tip about an upcoming audition. The "casting director" told her that a rich businessman in Singapore would pay pretty American girls $20,000 if they stayed for two weeks to spice up his parties. Soon, Jillian was on a plane to Borneo, where she would spend the next eighteen months in the harem of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, youngest brother of the Sultan of Brunei, leaving behind her gritty East Village apartment for a palace with rugs laced with gold and trading her band of artist friends for a coterie of backstabbing beauties. More than just a sexy read set in an exotic land, Some Girls is also the story of how a rebellious teen found herself-and the courage to meet her birth mother and eventually adopt a baby boy.
Brunei
Author: Kate Mikoley
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Published: 2021-12-15
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1502663074
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Readers visit the island of Borneo to explore the history, people, and culture of the nation of Brunei. They discover chapters devoted to Brunei’s geography and environment, history and government, and economics and ethnic groups. In addition, they’re treated to fun facts about the ways people relax, celebrate, and cook in this country. Up-to-date main text presents essential information and is paired with colorful photographs of the landscapes and daily life of Brunei. From learning the language to trying popular recipes, the interactive elements of this reading experience are sure to appeal to future world travelers.
