Luif Dictionaries
Luif Dictionaries

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2013-11-25

Total Pages: 473

ISBN-13: 1466964995

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Everyone should have easy command of a medium for expressing his or her thoughts. Luif is a new language developed by the author that proposes a rational, harmonious system that will allow the world to finally share a universal language. Easy to learn, with a vocabulary that follows a logical, orderly structure, Luif could finally provide the world with a more effective form of communication for successfully conducting business internationally, overcoming political hurdles and misunderstandings, and achieving peace among warring nations. In this, the companion volume to LuifA New Language, a more extensive listing of words and their definitions is provided for those who wish to increase their fluency in this revolutionary language. Containing approximately 4,000 basic and composite words, this volume actually comprises three separate dictionaries: Classified, Alphabetical and English-Luif, allowing the reader rapid and easy access to words and their accompanying definitions.

Sauce of Life
Sauce of Life

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2012-04-09

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1426974043

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Lai Pek is a self-made man and proud of it. He has reached middle age a successful businessman and patriarch of a thriving family. His outlook on life is smug, self-satisfi ed and complacent. But no one goes through life unscathed and, like a tiger silently creeping through the jungle, adversity stalks Lai Pek, striking swiftly. Faced with a formidable business rival, a horrifying tragedy at his rubber plantation and a shocking crime that threatens the lives of those dear to him, Lai Pek must reassess his values and draw on an inner strength that he may not possess if he is to survive the crises that life has thrown at him. Set in a small town in peninsular Malaya in the 1930s, the story takes place against the colourful backdrop of the lives and customs of the Chinese denizens and the inexorable encroachment of modern ideas and infl uences on their long-held values and ways of life.

Dark Days
Dark Days

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2011-04-18

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1426950918

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In 1941, Tan Kheng Yeang is a student at the University of Hong Kong as the maelstrom of war engulfs the Pacific Theatre. In December, after many days of brave resistance, the colony of Hong Kong finally falls to the Japanese, and Yeang is unwittingly caught up in that horror that ensues. In this personal memoir, Yeang shares the hardships suffered by the people of China during World War II as the result of Japanese militarism. With a poignant narrative style, Yeang details the brutality of invading forces that seemed to know no bounds as they massacre, rape, and lootturning a splendid city into a region of misery destroyed by the constant humiliations inflicted by Japanese soldiers. As the atrocities continue and the death toll climbs, Yeang details how he and his classmates made the fateful decision to flee to mainland China. As they embark on a compelling journey of human endurance and determination, the refugees struggle across China and face difficult climate conditions, unreliable modes of transportation, and primitive living conditionsall while fearing further pursuit and attacks by the enemy. Dark Days shares an unforgettable glimpse into how rampart militarism forever changed the lives of ordinary people.

Intrinsic to Universe
Intrinsic to Universe

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2011-04-19

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1426955766

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Civilization is a uniquely human creation that has been fraught with war, strife, and iniquity. Unfortunately, past mistakes have been repeated over and over again, hindering progress and eventually sweeping civilization away in the course of evolution. Civilization is impossible without refinement. In his latest well-researched treatise Intrinsic to Universe, Tan Kheng Yeang proposes a new socio-political philosophy that, unlike the idealized societies of Plato, More, Rousseau, and Locke, recognizes humanitys innate foibles and offers an innovative presentation for the creation of a new world order. Yeang shares not only the principles of his suggested new civilization, but also a new religious philosophy and fresh ideas for a political, economic, and social system that will challenge old rules and archaic thinking. Also included are critiques of both Eastern and Western civilizations and a careful examination of the modern world. Harmony is essential and chaos is intolerable if life is to be genuinely happy. Intrinsic to Universe provides an in-depth glimpse into a new civilization and encourages curious thinkers to look beyond past mistakes and into a brighter future.

The Material Structure
The Material Structure

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2014-02-05

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1466999888

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The conflict between the material side of human existence and that of our spiritual and philosophical beliefs is as old as humanity itselfbut one side of the equation is as important as the other and no society can hope to sustain its existence without an equitable balance between the two. In this thoughtful and thought-provoking volume, the author offers a unique perspective on the system of concrete, tangible products produced by humankind that form the physical foundation of society. He calls this system the material structure. However, this book is not intended as a scientific study of the production, distribution and consumption of goods that is the realm of economics; rather, it provides an overview of the totality of products created by humans for human consumption and assesses their role as a constituent of civilization. The subject of this study could also be designated as productology. The development and growth of the material structure have occurred in an inconsistent, haphazard fashion. Advancements in science, medicine and technology have contributed to the creation of a chaotic mass of unrelated products. Even the advent of mechanization has failed to yield any further insights into the conglomeration of products that form an integral part of todays world. This volume proposes to give unity to the material structure by classifying its components into divisions, determining the principles and rules that govern or should govern it, and relating it to the other constituents of civilization, including philosophy and religion, which throughout history have often been inimical to the material side of human existence. The author presents a cogent and persuasive argument that, in order to survive, civilization needs one component as much as the other. The key is to achieve an equitable balance between these two dichotomies, something which, to date, no society has been capable of accomplishing. This book provides a fascinating and fresh approach to an age-old enigma that has plagued humankind since the dawn of our existence.

Diverse Modes
Diverse Modes

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1466910828

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Diverse Modes, a new four-part anthology of verse by author and poet Tan Kheng Yeang, presents an array of poetic styles and themes. Division One is written in ordinary free verse, while Division Two explores free verse without punctuation marks. Divisions Two and Three offer two entirely new styles created by Tanfirst, poetry that uses sentences with no finite verbs and, second, amorphous verse, which appears to be the same as prose in terms of style while retaining the lyricism of poetic language. Tans keen sense of observation extends to everything under the sun, from the glories of nature to the wide range of human emotions. His insight extends to the very fundamental components of life and the building blocks of the universe. Indeed, the order of the universe possesses a lyricism best captured by the pen of the poet! News Avidity for news Screams the loudest human trait; When one encounters another They trade information About their friends and acquaintances And what has saluted their eyes and ears. The greatest purveyor of intelligence Is the omnipresent newspaper Which diurnally echoes events From all corners of the globe Earthquakes and volcanoes, Floods and droughts, Robberies and murders, Riots and wars, Actions and plans of governments

Reduced Reflections
Reduced Reflections

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2011-04-18

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1426954220

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The human experience is not a sum total. It is an ever-growing compendium of knowledge, forever changed by the contributions of each persons life, and as humans we are tasked with sharing what we know. Reduced Reflections, by author, philosopher, and engineer Tan Kheng Yeang, is the ultimate expression of Yeangs rich, original perception of humanity and the world. Yeang had a long engineering career involving extensive civil construction projects in China and what is now known as Malaysia; upon retirement he returned to his first loves of literature and philosophy and is now widely published. At times humorous, thought-provoking, heartwarming, and heartbreaking, Reduced Reflections promises to entertain and enlighten casual readers as well as the consummate philosopher. The volume can be opened to any page for a few quick one-liners, and it can also be read through its alphabetical presentation, revealing to us matters of the heart and soul, of social conscience, of nature, of learningeverything under the sun of the human experience.

Struggle Toward Extinction
Struggle Toward Extinction

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2015-11-25

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 1490767169

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Brother and sister Ban Siew and Chye Hoon work at a resort hotel owned by their father, in Penang, Malaysia. Both enjoy and are dedicated to their work, but their personal lives are another story. Ban Siew struggles in a stormy marriage to Gaik Choo, plagued by his wifes coldness and infidelities. His hopes to salvage their tattered union quickly dim. Heartbroken and humiliated, he is faced with a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Chye Hoon is married to Jin Tek, an up-and-coming executive in the property-development business. Although not completely unhappy in her marriage, Chye Hoon feels neglected and lonely as her husband relentlessly pursues his career. When she meets a handsome young man named Boo Hong in the hotel restaurant that she managed, their attraction is undeniable. Torn between two worlds, Chye Hoon must make a choice that will inevitably bring heartbreak and pain. Her husband, oblivious to his wifes struggles, continues his meteoric rise in real estate, unaware that a clash with squatters may soon bring unexpected and deadly consequences to his family. In this thrilling family saga, a brother and sister deal with unfulfilling marriages and business conflicts that may threaten their familys fortuneand their lives.

Motivating Forces
Motivating Forces

Author: Tan Kheng Yeang

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2015-06-11

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1490755454

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Aristotle first wrote about it over twenty-three hundred years ago and his words still ring true today: desire is a motivating force in our lives that, when all-consuming, can even define our reason for existence. In this volume of short stories, Tan Kheng Yeang explores the many faces of desire through the thoughts and actions of his characters. A young man struggles to find the meaning of life. A bored woman risks all to run away with a stranger for the possibility of a more exciting life. By fulfilling one simple wish, an impoverished beggar strives to gain dignity and equality in the eyes of his fellow man. A businessman resorts to skullduggery to regain his clientele from a competitor. A youth is determined to attain wealth by whatever means necessary. But as all of the characters are about to discover in one way or another, life often takes unexpected and ironic twists when fate intervenes. Motivating Forces shares twenty short tales that reveal the journeys, struggles, and exploits of its characters as they attempt to find their way in a complicated, unforgiving world.