Monthly Archives: May 2012

Too many books, too little time. My problem, as well as every reader’s. But thank God for the Internet, which can help you solve all your problems:     Unfortunately, this video on speed-reading is too long.

From the Center for Online Judaic Studies (COJS)… “Speech by Albert Einstein Regarding the Necessity of a Jewish University, Singapore, Oct. 1922. In October 1922, Chaim Weizmann, head of the World Zionist Organization, had sent the following telegram from London to the Zionist Society in Singapore: “Professor Einstein and wife arrive Singapore November first Kitano […]

I remember the first time I read Rudy Rucker’s The Fourth Dimension, in the hills of Cameron Highlands where I was more in touch with nature than usual. The title makes the book sound like one of those New Age-type quick-fix theories for attaining love, peace and happiness – which is unfortunate, because the book […]

We have moved! GOHD Books is now back to being an exclusively online shop, except for some occasions during which we will open the shop for browsing. We have some very exciting initiatives coming up, including a reading group/book club focused on the classics! Do look out for news through the newsletter and the facebook […]