This month's MPH Lit Addicts' Meet will chat on My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk. Acclaimed Turkish novelist Pamuk offers this fascinating murder mystery set against the backdrop of 16th-century Istanbul. It is also a meditation on love, artistic devotion and the historical and cultural differences between East and West.

Facilitated by S.H. Lim.

Date :   25 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   11:00am – 12:00pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore 1 Utama (Book Café)

Use the coupon from MPH's June 2009 event leaflet for a 20% discount off the book (ISBN: 9780375706851) at MPH Megastore 1 Utama only. Participants will also enjoy a complimentary cup of flavoured tea during the event at the Book Cafe, courtesy of Coffex Coffee Sdn Bhd.

Date :   11 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   2:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore 1 Utama, Booker Room, Level 2

CIMB Foundation is organising a special photography and essay writing workshop for the public participating in the ‘MYCAUSE: Photos That Make a Difference’ contest. The workshop is aimed at enabling participants to snap the best pictures and write the most compelling story to impress the judges. The CIMB Foundation ‘MYCAUSE: Photos That Make a Difference’ is a contest aimed at empowering people to help the community by highlighting causes that require funding. Winners of the photography contest will walk away with cash prizes, but more importantly, CIMB Foundation has set aside over RM400,000 to fund winning and selected causes. Participants are required to take a creative photo of a cause on community development, sports or education and write a short essay of about 100 words explaining why the cause deserves funding from CIMB Foundation
 
Join photography professionals and find out how your photo can make a difference.
 
Email to mycause@cimbfoundation.com to register

FREE Your Books!
Follow their journey and the lives they touch

Described as a modern day “message in a bottle”, BookCrossing was founded in 2001 in the United States. The global phenomenon follows the unique concept of leaving books at public spaces for people to find and ultimately spread the joy of reading.

Visit our Official BookCrossing Zone “BookCross@1U” at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Ground Floor Highstreet (near Zara and Parkson) today!

For more details on BookCross@1U, please contact the Customer Service Centre at 03-7710 8118 from 10:00am to 10:00pm daily or visit www.1utama.com.my or www.mphonline.com

IT Whiz Session
An eye opener for kids to the magical world of Digital Technology & Computers in this interactive session that includes 'Ask Me The Wizard' performing some magic IT stuff.

Date :   05 July 09 (Sunday)
Time :   11:30am – 12:00pm
Venue:  MPH Subang Parade (Kidzone)

Register with your kids name, age and contact number to mphkidz@mph.com.my

Mad Science Demo
Join the Mad Scientist for a free demo to understand a few science concepts.

Date :   12 July 09 (Sunday)
Time :   2:00 – 2:15 pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore, 1 Utama (Kidzone)

Mad Science Workshop: Fun-damental Forces
Explore and experiment with gravitational, inertia, centrifugal and centripetal forces through various exciting hands-on activities that involve gyroscopes, a hot-wheels loop-to-loop competition, tornado tubes and much more!

Date :   12 July 09 (Sunday)
Time :   2.30 - 3.30pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore, 1 Utama (Kidzone)

Fee: RM30 per person. MPH Kidz Club members enjoy 10% discount. Sign up now at MPH Megastore 1 Utama Customer Service or call 03-7726 9003 or email csoneutama@mph.com.my

Money Tree Junior Learning Camp
Learn all about money while you have fun. Suitable for kids age 9-13 years old. Register at MPH Megastore 1 Utama Customer Service or call 03-7726 9003.

Date :  18 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   2:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore, 1 Utama (Booker Room)

Money Tree Basic Learning Camp
Learn all about money while you have fun. Suitable for kids age 5-8 years old. To register, call 03-2938 3818.

Date :  25 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   10:30am – 12:30 pm
Venue:  MPH Mid Valley (Pulitzer Corner)

Ceramah Buku: Bagaimana Menjadi Cikgu Tuisyen Berjaya oleh Yusnizam Yusoff

Luangkan masa bersama penulis Yusnizam Yusoff dan beliau akan berkongsi panduan mengenai industri tuisyen yang berpotensi tinggi dan berupaya menjana pendapatan yang lumayan tanpa perlu bekerja secara konvensional.

Date :   4 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   3:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Alamanda Putrajaya

Book Talk: Top Money Tips For Malaysians by KC Lau
Come and learn top money tips from KC Lau as he explains the concept of money and shares practical tricks and tips on money making, money saving as well as money protection.

Date :   5 July 09 (Sunday)
Time :   3:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore 1Utama                                        

Meet John Ho, author and illustrator of the graphic novel, Scary Ever After as he talks about his debut effort in the world of comics. This collection contains seven horror stories exploring the supernatural and the mysterious where earthly and unearthly world collides.

Date :   11 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   3:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Mid Valley

王德志现场绘画平旦漫画
- 本地受欢迎漫画“平旦漫画”系列作者， 王德志将现场示范绘画平旦漫画。各位朋友们，别错过这个机会！

Ping Ton Comics Sketch & Demonstration by Heng Teik Chee

Join Heng Teik Chee, author of popular Ping Ton comic series as he sketches and demonstrates on drawing Ping Ton Comics!

Date :   18 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   3:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Mid Valley (Chinese Section)

Come and meet Thomas Koh & Titian, the authors of the bestselling books Twinkletoes.

Marco Robinson is a man who has achieved one billion dollars in sales. Come and meet him in person by getting your copy of KNOW WHEN TO CLOSE THE DEAL AND SUDDENLY GROW RICH! personally signed at the following MPH outlets in July.

Xandria Ooi, celebrity emcee, TV host and newspaper columnist has just added another notch to her belt: she is now a published author. In this book, Love, Work and Everything in Between, Xandria sees beyond the spotlight to sense, feel and understand the world around her with self-deprecating humour and condour.

Date :   25 July 09 (Saturday)
Time :   3:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Mid Valley

Also, catch Xandria at MPH Megastore 1 Utama on 2 Aug (Sun), 2-3pm.

本地著名漫画家徐有利和黑色水母将会在MPH MID VALLEY与＜＜哥妹俩＞＞和＜＜黑色水母＞＞忠实读者交流和签名。别错过这千载难逢的机会哦！

Come and meet our local famous comic authors 'Xu You Li' and 'Hei Se Shui Mu' at MPH Mid Valley chinese section. Don't miss out on this comic book signing activity and comic sketch demonstration! See you there!

Date :   26 July 09 (Sunday)
Time :   2:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Mid Valley (Chinese Section)

Come and join us for a special cooking demo by the author of Nik's Kitchen, Pn Rafidah Harun as she demonstrates recipe's like ayam kuzi, nasi minyak and puteri mandi.

Date :   26 July 09 (Sunday)
Time :   3:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore 1 Utama (Demo Kitchen)

REACH FOR SUCCESS YOUTH CAMP - EQUIPPING YOUNG GENERATIONS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS AND SUCCESS BY NAPOLEON HILL ASSOCIATES

Date :   8 Aug 09 (Saturday)
Time :   2:00 – 3:00 pm
Venue:  MPH Megastore 1 Utama, Booker Room, Level 2

Come and join us in this program that focuses on confidence building, skill development and application, personal initiative, leadership qualities and increase focus on priority tasks and studies.

Hurry! Limited seats available for participants age 11-18 years. FREE Admission.

For information and registration please call: - Tel: 03-2144 1818 or email: enquire@napoleonhill.com.my 

The outLOUD Dream Chaserz is a specially put together event that will ensure your child gain new levels of confidence and motivation from the powerful learning and life skills they acquire in an action-packed day. The workshop will focus on 3 Core Areas:

Communication Skills (Intrapersonal, Interpersonal & Group), Leadership Skills (Influence & Confidence) and Life Skills (Goal Setting, Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making)

Then there's the hidden value of outLOUD Dream Chaserz - the improved communication and relationships at home. Children in this program gain a sense of appreciation for their family and they learn the importance of good character from our experienced event facilitators.

BENEFITS

• Enhanced speaking skills

• Improved motivation & confidence

• Enhanced relationship with self, parents & others

• Live life to their fullest potential

• Live a principled & purposeful life

Date: 3rd October 2009 (Saturday) Venue: MPH One Utama Age: 7-17 years Time: 10am - 1pm

Rates: RM80 per student 50% discount for MPH Kidz Club members.

For more information, please call 03-77284098 or visit www.outloudacademy.com