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 […]
Continue readingThe Fourth Dimension
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 […]
Continue readingWe have moved…again
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 […]
Continue reading50% off ALL Non-Rare Books!
GOHD Books will be having a MOVING OUT SALE with all the non-rare books at 50% off! The sale will be held this and next weekend, 1-7pm each day. Dates: 31 March, 1st April, 7 April, 8 April 2012 Time: 1-7pm CASH ONLY. Discounts do not apply to online purchases.
Continue readingStart of New Beginner’s Latin Course
Start date: 25 March 2012 Time: Sundays, 4pm – 6pm Duration: 4 weeks Venue: 142 Bukit Timah Road Cost: $400 (for 1st module of 4 lessons; equivalent of $50 per hour) More information: http://anakoinosis.com/readingattic/?page_id=74 If you would like to sign up for the course, please send us an email at readingattic@anakonosis.com to register. If you […]
Continue readingBook Launch @ GOHD Books: The Lion and I by Ariana S.K.
GOHD Books is thrilled to host the launch of the novel The Lion and I by Ariana S.K. on Sunday, 26 February 2012. Set in modern Afghanistan, The Lion and I is the tale of a woman who, in 1997, goes to Afghanistan at the spur of the moment to fulfil her dream […]
Continue readingGOHD Languages & Courses
Dear everybody, GOHD Books is happy to announce the commencement of new Beginner’s Greek and Beginner’s Latin courses. We’ve also started a new series of lectures entitled Introduction to the Classics, covering Ancient Greece & Rome, Ancient India, and the Narrative Arts of Indonesia.
Continue readingSanskrit, Latin and Greek Classes
Hello, hello! GOHD Books is proud to announce we now have SANSKRIT, LATIN & ANCIENT GREEK classes running. Are we the first bookshop in Singapore to offer these? WE THINK WE ARE! If you’re interested in signing up for the classes, e-mail us at gohd[at]gohd.com.sg If you’re interested in teaching another obscure language (preferrably Sumerian), […]
Continue readingThe Borders store at Wheelock, Singapore
On the 16th of August, the Borders store in Singapore was “closed due to a dispute with the landlord”. The official statement now is that it’s closed for good. In Singapore, we’ve seen Tower Books close down, several branches of MPH disappear (to be replaced by establishments of lesser cultural value) and Times downsize into […]
Continue reading1-to-1 Chinese Classes
GOHD Books would like to recommend our friend Si Qiuxue, an excellent Chinese teacher who specializes in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, to anybody interested in learning or improving their Chinese. Qiuxue got her BA in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from the Beijing Language and Cultural University, afterward teaching at the Civil […]
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