578) Understanding the Common Building Defects in Malaysia's Historic Buildings***

Kamal, K. S., Ahmad, A. G., Ab. Wahab, L. and Abd. Karim, S. B. (2007). Understanding the Common Building Defects in Malaysia's Historic Buildings. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC2007), Volume 1, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. (Pp.437-443).

• Introduction of historic buildings in Malaysia (ms437)
• Common building defects (ms438-441)
• Common causes of building defects (ms441)
• Framework for repairing historic buildings (ms442)
• References (ms443)

577) Heritage Asia**

Abdul Hamid, A. S. (ed.) (2008). Heritage Asia. Volume 5 No. 2, July - September 2008, MPH Group Megazine (M) Sdn. Bhd., Selangor.

• Saving Suffolk House (ms8-18)
• First principles for conserving built heritage (ms20-27)
• Heritage reborn: rehabilitating the Rao-Rao Mosque (ms28-32)
• Restoring Bangkok's Pre-War Shophouses: an alternative approach (ms40-44)
• Celebrating the golden heritage of Singapore (ms48-57)
• A new lease of life: Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman (ms75-77)
• No. 8 Heereen Street, Malacca (ms79-81)

576) Eyewitness Travel: Europe

Atkinson, S. (Ed.) (2008). Eyewitness Travel: Europe. Dorling Kindersley Limited, London.

575) Suffolk House***

Loh, K. Y. (2007). Suffolk House. HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, Kuala Lumpur.

• Restoring the image (ms26-43)
• The conservation process (ms44-59)
• Conclusion (ms77-78)
• Bibliography (ms81)

574) The Blue Mansion: The Story of Mandarin Splendour Reborn***

Loh, L. L. (2002). The Blue Mansion: The Story of Mandarin Splendour Reborn. L'Plan Sdn. Bhd., Penang.

• The restoration (ms28-57)
  

573) Defects in Buildings: Symptoms, Investigation, Diagnosis and Cure***

Carillion Services Limited. (2005). Defects in Buildings: Symptoms, Investigation, Diagnosis and Cure. The Statitionery Office Limited, Norwich.

• Causes of deterioration (ms2-10)
• Durability of materials (ms11-18)
• Principles of diagnosis (ms19-26)
• Methods of investigation (ms27-42)
• Element, symptom, location and materials (ms43-482)
  

572) The Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architectural Heritage***

Croci, G. (2000). The Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architectural Heritage. Computational Mechanics Publications / WIT Press, Southampton.

• The decay of materials and structure damage (ms41-64)
• Acquisition of information and data (ms65-78)
• Criteria and techniques for conservation and restoration (ms79-114)
• Diagnosis and safety evaluation (ms185-196)
• Structural analysis of masonry buildings (ms197-246)
• References (ms247-248)
  

571) A Future with A Past: Saving Our Heritage**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). A Future with A Past: Saving Our Heritage. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• The need for conservation (ms1)
  

570) Earth Building: Methods and Materials, Repair and Conservation***

Keefe, L. (2005). Earth Building: Methods and Materials, Repair and Conservation. Taylor & Francis, London.

• The conservation, repair and maintenance of earth buildings (ms125-130)
• The principal causes of failure in earth walls and how to recognise them (ms131-157)
• The diagnostic survey and repair of earth buildings (ms158-187)
• Bibliography (ms190-192)
  

569) A Guide to the Maintenance, Repair, and Alteration of Historic Buildings***

Stahl, F. A. (1984). A Guide to the Maintenance, Repair, and Alteration of Historic Buildings. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York.

• Custodial and maintenance information (ms1-11)
• Repair, alteration and design information (ms12-38)
• Materials information (ms39-104)
  

568) Hotels, Motels and Condominiums: Design, Planning and Maintenance**

Lawson, F. (1976). Hotels, Motels and Condominiums: Design, Planning and Maintenance. The Architectural Press Ltd., London.

• Developments in tourism and accommodation (ms1-17)
• Bibliography (ms233-234)
  

567) Interiors 2nd Book of Hotels*

End, H. (1978). Interiors 2nd Book of Hotels. Whitney Library of Design, New York.

• Types of hotel (ms43-54)
• Hotel rehabilitation (ms101-134)
• Bibliography (ms220)

566) Principles of Hotel Design**

The Architect's Journal. (ed.). (1975). Principles of Hotel Design. The Architectural Press, London.

• Tourist and hotels (ms7-12)
• Principles of hotel design (ms33-38)
  

565) Conservation Guidelines for Boat Quay Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Boat Quay Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms8-14)
• General restoration guidelines (ms15-30)

564) Conservation Guidelines for Kampong Glam Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Kampong Glam Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms9-15)
• General restoration guidelines (ms16-24)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms25-32)

563) Conservation Guidelines for Chinatown Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Chinatown Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms10-16)
• General restoration guidelines (ms17-25)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms26-33)

562) Conservation Guidelines for Little India Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Little India Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms10-16)
• General restoration guidelines (ms17-25)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms26-33)
  

561) Conservation Guidelines for Jalan Besar Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Jalan Besar Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms10-18)
• General restoration guidelines (ms19-35)
• Guidelines for rear extension (ms36-37)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms38-45)

560) Conservation Guidelines for Geylang Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Geylang Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms11-18)
• General restoration guidelines (ms19-35)
• General restoration guidelines for detached buildings (ms35-37)
• Guidelines for extention (ms38-39)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms40-47)
  

559) Conservation Guidelines for River Valley Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for River Valley Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms11-18)
• General restoration guidelines for shophouses (ms19-35)
• General restoration guidelines for detached buildings (ms36-39)
• Guidelines for extension (ms40-41)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms42-49)
  

558) Conservation Guidelines for Blair Plain Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Blair Plain Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms9-15)
• General restoration guidelines (ms16-31)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms32-37)
  

557) Conservation Guidelines for Emerald Hill Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Emerald Hill Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms10-14)
• General restoration guidelines (ms15-30)
• Guidelines for envelop control sites (ms31-38)
  

556) Conservation Guidelines for Beach Road Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Beach Road Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms8-15)
• General restoration guidelines for shophouses (ms16-32)
• Guidelines for rear extension (ms33-34)

555) Conservation Guidelines for Cairnhill Conservation Area**

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1991). Conservation Guidelines for Cairnhill Conservation Area. Urban Redevelopment Authority Building, Singapore.

• General development guidelines (ms8-12)
• General restoration guidelines (ms13-27)
  

554) Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures***

Ross, P. (2002). Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures. Thomas Telford Publishing, London.

• Building legislation (ms60-67)
• The general diagnostic sequence (ms72-75)
• Initial visual inspection (ms76-79)
• The range of possible defects (ms80-89)
• Investigative techniques (ms90-97)
• The appraisal (ms98-107)
• Timber repairs (ms108-125)
• Historic buildings (ms126-137)
• Bibliography (MS233-236)
  

553) Structural Defects Reference Manual for Low-Rise Buildings***

Atkinson, M. F. (2000). Structural Defects Reference Manual for Low-Rise Buildings. E &FN Spon, London.

• Surveys (ms17-26)
• Site investigation equipment and methods (ms27-38)
• Structural reports - defects (ms39-226)
• References (ms227-228)
  

552) An Introduction to Tourism**

Lickorish, L. J. & Jenkins, C. L. (2000). An Introduction to Tourism. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.

• How tourism developed the history (ms10-32)
• Tourism policy, planning and development (ms169-181)

551) Introduction to Tourism: Dimensions and Issues**

Hall, C. M. (2002). Introduction to Tourism: Dimensions and Issues. Pearson Education Australia, New South Wales.

• Historical dimensions of tourism (ms37-62)
• Tourism planning and destination development (ms321-353)
• Urban tourism development: retailing, culture, heritage, etc. (ms390-419)
• References (ms439-512)
  

550) Tourism: Principles, Practices and Philosophies***

Geoldner, C. J. & B. Ritchie, J. R. (2005). Tourism: Principles, Practices and Philosophies. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.

• Tourism in perspective (ms3-40)
• Tourism through the ages (ms41-70)

549) Histories of Tourism: Representation, Identity and Conflict**

Walton, J. K. (2005). Histories of Tourism: Representation, Identity and Conflict. Channel View Publications, England.

548) Communication in Tourism & Hospitality*

D. Wagen, L. V. (1997). Communication in Tourism & Hospitality. Hospitality Press Pty. Ltd., Australia.

• Bibliography (ms213-216)
  

547) Tourism Behaviour: Travellers' Decisions and Actions*

March, R. & Woodside, A. G. (2005). Tourism Behaviour: Travellers' Decisions and Actions. CABI Publishing, Oxon.

• Research objectives and theoretical framework (ms156-163)
• Research method (ms164-171)
• References (ms261-272)
  

546) The Business of Tourism*

Holloway, J. C. (2002). The Business of Tourism. Pearson Education Limited, Essex.

• An introduction to tourism (ms1-14)
• The history of tourism: from its origins to the age of steam (ms17-30)
• Tourism design and management (ms333-353)
• Bibliography (ms383-396)

545) Travel & Tour Management*

Frost, W. (2004). Travel & Tour Management. Pearson Educational Australia, New South Wales.

• Travel, tours and tourism (ms1-9)
• Bibliography (ms152-162)
  

544) Tourism Impacts, Planning ang Management*

Mason, P. (2003). Tourism Impacts, Planning ang Management. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.

• Tourism growth, development and impacts (ms3-64)
• Tourism planning and management: concepts, issues and players (ms65-142)
• Tools and techniques in tourism planning and management (ms143-164)
• The future of tourism planning and management (ms165-181)
• References (ms182-191)
  

543) Managing the Tourist Destination*

Howie, F. (2003). Managing the Tourist Destination. Thomson Learning, London.

• Principles and theories (ms48-72)

542) Visitor Management: Case Studies from World Heritage Sites***

Shackley, M. (ed.) (2000). Visitor Management: Case Studies from World Heritage Sites. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.

• Introduction - world cultural heritage sites (ms1-9)
  

541) Welcome to Hospitality...an Introduction*

Chon, K. S. & Sparrowe, R. T. (2000). Welcome to Hospitality...an Introduction. Delmar, New York.

• Travel and tourism: patners in hospitality (ms35-70)
• Global issues and hospitality (ms71-104)
  

540) Hotel and Motel Management and Operations*

Gray, W. & Liguori, S. C. (1996). Hotel and Motel Management and Operations. Simon & Schuster Asia Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

• Types of hotels (ms10-20)
  

539) Hotel Operations Management*

Hayes, D. K. & Ninemeier, J. D. (2004). Hotel Operations Management. Pearson Education Inc., New Jersey.

• The hotel industry: overview and professional career opportunities (ms1-39)
  

538) Accommodation Management: Perspectives for the International Hotel Industry*

Verginis, C. S. & Wood, R. C. (2002). Accommodation Management: Perspectives for the International Hotel Industry. Thomson Learning, London.

• Issues in hotel accommodation (ms185-252)
  

537) Hotel / Motel Operations: An Overview*

Weissinger, S. S. (2000). Hotel / Motel Operations: An Overview. Delmar, New York.

• Lodgings: yesterday and today (ms1-16)
• Classification of lodging facilities (ms33-50)

536) The Business of Bed and Breakfast*

Dickman, S. & Maddock, M. (2000). The Business of Bed and Breakfast. Hospitality Press Pty. Ltd., Australia.

• Recommended reading (ms217-218)

535) The Business of Hotels*

Medlik, S. & Ingram, H. (2003). The Business of Hotels. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.

• Hotel policies, philosophies and strategies (ms25-36)
• Select bibliography (ms209-213)
  

534) Understanding the Common Building Defects in Malaysia's Historic Buildings***

Kamal, K. S., Ahmad, A. G., Ab. Wahab, L. and Abd. Karim, S. B. (2007). Understanding the Common Building Defects in Malaysia's Historic Buildings. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Pp.939-948.

• Introduction of historic buildings in Malaysia (ms939-940)
• Common building defects (ms940-943)
• Common causes of building defects (ms944-945)
• Framework for repairing historic buildings (ms945-946)
• References (ms947-948)

533) Insights to Sustainable George Town**

Tan, C. K. and Fairuz, S. (2007). Insights to Sustainable George Town. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Pp.848-864.

• Introduction (ms849-850)
• Conservation guidelines: advantages and disadvantages (ms854-857)
• George Town: background and history (ms851-862)
• References (ms863-864)

532) The Making of A Creative City: The Penang Experience*

Badarulzaman, N., Ahmad, A. G. and Hassan, F. (2007). The Making of A Creative City: The Penang Experience. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Pp.773-784.

• References (ms783-784)

531) Inclusion of Special Considerations in the Bills of Quantities for Building Conservation Works*

Yin, L. Q. and Mui, L. Y. (2007). Inclusion of Special Considerations in the Bills of Quantities for Building Conservation Works. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Pp.629-635.

• Characteristic of building conservation works (ms629-631)
• Importance of bill of quantities in conservation works (ms631-632)
• Specific consideration and problems faced in preparing BQ for conservation works (ms633-634)
• References (ms635)

530) Heritage Conservation of Religious Complex in Mandalay City, Myanmar*

Phyu, M. S. and Aye, S. S. (2007). Heritage Conservation of Religious Complex in Mandalay City, Myanmar. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Pp.571-582.

• Preservation (ms579-580)
• Reconstruction (ms580-581)
• Restoration (ms581)
• References (ms582)

529) Towards A Tourism Development in Innwa Ancient City and Its Environment*

Thi, K. W. and Su, S. (2007). Towards A Tourism Development in Innwa Ancient City and Its Environment. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Pp.227-238.

• Approaches to the problems (ms235-237)
• References (ms238)

528) Area Conservation Guidelines for Historic Built Environment in Pyin-OO-Lwin Town, Myanmar*

Lwin, A. and S. Mon, N. K. (2007). Area Conservation Guidelines for Historic Built Environment in Pyin-OO-Lwin Town, Myanmar. Proceedings of The International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 December 2007, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Pp.135-146.

• Recommendation (ms145)
• References (ms146)
  

527) Malaya: 500 Early Postcards**

Seng, J.C. (2008). Malaya: 500 Early Postcards. Editions Didier Millet, Singapore.

• An overview (ms7)
• Early history of picture postcards of Malaya (ms8-13)
• Selangor (ms14-63)
• Negeri Sembilan and Pahang (ms64-89)
• Perak (ms90-139)
• Johore (ms140-173)
• Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu (ms174-193)
• Malacca (ms194-217)
• Penang (ms218-269)
• Panoramas, Multiviews and Booklets (ms270-281)
• Philatelic aspects (ms282-286)

526) Vicinity Perak**

Ng. Ricardo (ed.) (2008). Vicinity Perak, January 2008, Volume 4 Issue 16, Vicinity Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd., Perak.

• Rediscovering Ipoh, the hub of Malaya (ms26-33)
• Map of Ipoh Old Town (ms34-35)
• Ipoh Heritage Trail Map (ms36-38)
  

525) Heritage Asia*

Lee, C. (ed.) (2008). Heritage Asia. Volume 5 No. 1, February - April 2008, Media Hub. Sdn. Bhd., Selangor.

• Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz (ms8-16)
• Delving into Malaysia's Cavernous Past (ms35-39)
• Macau: A World Heritage Site (ms72-78)