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"Celebrates both good hygiene and messy play. We have an in-built curiosity to touch, feel and taste, to experience the world with all our senses. Getting sand between the toes or a little mud on the clothes are all part of the fun! At the same time, we need to keep ourselves healthy. Many animals have developed unique techniques to get rid of dirt and keep parasites at bay"-- This book celebrates both messy play and hygiene as skills we develop to survive and thrive. Come explore how getting dirty can be good clean fun! Keeping kids clean can be a struggle. With COVID-19, habits like handwashing are even more important. But is dirt always bad?Clean and Dirty celebrates both good hygiene and messy play. We have an in-built curiosity to touch, feel and taste, to experience the world with all our senses. Getting sand between the toes or a little mud on the clothes are all part of the fun! At the same time, we need to keep ourselves healthy. Many animals have developed unique techniques to get rid of dirt and keep parasites at bay.This rhyming story, in the voice of a young child, explores these essential survival skills in nature. In some cases, such as mud rolling or dust-bathing, one animal's ingenious method of keeping clean may look like getting dirty for another! The book ends with some easy ideas for messy play and clean fun to try at home. Autorid: Ming Tan, Ali Shandi Ramadan

COVID-19 is the most challenging crisis the world has faced for almost a century. As a truly global pandemic, there is not a single country on earth or even a single person immune to the economic, political and social impact of the devastating virus. This book analyses the coronavirus crisis in unparalleled depth. The author begins in section one by framing the COVID-19 pandemic by categorically identifying variables and factors central to understanding how COVID-19 has panned out. This is followed in section two with an examination of the pandemic in the realms of politics, public health and economics Section three comprises in-depth country case studies, complete with scenario mapping and a formulation of recommendations, before section four looks beyond the immediate imperatives of the ongoing pandemic and pictures our shared future in a 'post-Covid' world. Confronting COVID-19s combination of rigorous, evidence-based analyses, projections and actionable recommendations makes this a must-read book for all leaders and decision makers in public, private and community sectors. Most of all, the ideas presented within these pages command the urgent attention of those within the international policy-making community. Autorid: Devadas Krishnadas

Shirley Taylor has inspired audiences around the world with her heart-warming stories and simple but powerful lessons. Now through the pages of this book, they will inspire readers to stay positive during challenging times and create new opportunities for growth and success. In looking back at the significant turning points in her life, Shirley shares the key lessons that have helped her to grow both professionally and personally. She then connects the dots to reveal the common thread that runs through all these turning points. Shirley also includes inspiring insights from global leadership experts who share their own personal turning points and the lessons they have learned. In Connecting the Dots, Shirley provides down-to-earth advice and practical tools that will help people everywhere to navigate change, unlock their true potential, and drive their own success. Autorid: Shirley Taylor

A survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in one of the world's most liveable cities Insights into the people, culture and traditions Advice on adapting to the local environmentEssential information on the country's history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cuisine and leisure activitiesSuggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experienceHints on how to learn the language and do businessUseful list of foreign words and phrases and a comprehensive resource guideSuggestions for further reading and referenceLively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the textPhotographs that show what life is really like there Autorid: Ruth Rajasingam

The Coronavirus or to use its hippier name, the Covid 19 pandemic has affected everyone across the globe, regardless of race, age, sex or religion. With an astute sense of observation, Christina Thé has been inspired by how people behave in times such as this. Locked-up at home for 56 days, she has written these pieces to cheer up her friends and business associates; and to counter all the gloom and doom that is in the news. Though the incidents are all based on real incidents that have happened, the characters have been slightly exaggerated, as this is after all, a book of humour. We can empathise and relate to her stories as it is how we all behave, or we know someone just like that, even if we refuse to publicly admit to such irrational actions. It is an entertaining work written with wit and humour. Autorid: Christina Thé

Traditional banks are facing unprecedented disruption from challenger banks today. So why arent more of them launching challenger banks of their own? Well, two high-profile examples JP Morgans Finn and RBSs Bo were launched with much fanfare, but both shuttered after less than a year. In light of this, the success of TMRW digital bank by UOB, launched in Thailand in 2019 and Indonesia in 2020, is astonishing. Dr Dennis Khoo, who created TMRW, shares with us the thinking behind the design of this revolutionary undertaking. At every step of the way, he and his team went against established paradigms and bucked conventional wisdom to build ASEANs first digital bank. Filled with visionary analysis and on-the-ground guidance, Driving Digital Transformation demonstrates how this success can be replicated across all industries. For any leader or organisation starting on a major digital initiative, this book is a must-read. What makes this playbook particularly valuable is that it is written by Dennis Khoo, one of the sharpest minds in the industry. Mary Huen, CEO, Standard Chartered Hong Kong Autorid: Dr Dennis Khoo

This book chronicles Zunars fight through cartoons from 2009 to 2018. Peppered within the pages of this book are some of Zunars timeless philosophies on cartooning, which have kept him going despite the odds stacked against him arrests, court charges, banning of books, travel ban. In this book, Zunar also sheds light on the methodological approach he utilises in his cartoons to effectively deliver his messages. From the conception of a cartoon right down to inking it, Zunar bares what goes on his mind when he draws these cartoons. From being labelled controversial to becoming an award winning cartoonist, this is Zunars fight through cartoons in his own words. Autorid: Zunar

What does it take to have billionaires and celebrities on your speed dial, party with high-rollers and be responsible for billions of dollars in annual revenue In this exciting tell-all, Marcus Lim, a seasoned marketer in VIP international casino sales, spills his secrets on how to wheel and deal with the super-rich. Running a casino may look like glitz and glamour on the outside, but you'll need to be a shrewd businessman, an astute mind-reader and an empathetic psychologist all rolled into one to ensure that all your ultra-high net worth – and ultra-demanding – customers are happy and Marcus has that in spades.Follow this no-holds-barred guide and win big at work – and in life! Autorid: Marcus Lim

A debut sci-fi novel exploring consciousness, connectedness and what it means to be human in the age of Singularity. Thirty years from now, the bulk of humanity lives in hyper-connected, automated urban centers around the world. But Michael Quinn and the small rustic community in the Driftless Reservation in the U.S. are living lives apart. Michael was delivered to this off-grid reservation as an infant by a mysterious foreigner known only as Dr Lim.Michael is gnawed by the mystery of his parents’ untimely deaths, and he is compelled to flee when his presence is detected by nefarious governmental actors. Michael’s search for answers takes him to Chicago and then Singapore, where he unearths secrets about his father, Simon Quinn. Simon had, decades earlier, been the subject of ethically dubious brain imaging experiments carried out in Shenzhen, China. The knowledge gained from these experiments would ultimately fall into the hands of a powerful Singapore-based corporation, becoming the foundation of an ubiquitous artificial intelligence infiltrating every corner of the virtual world.As Michael engages the intelligent network, he finds it has now become host to a familiar consciousness. Autorid: J Royce Lockwood

Korea, 1895: court intrigue and foreign powers threaten the centuries-old hermit kingdom. In a prominent manor, Ji-nah, the sheltered fourteen-year-old ward, and Han, the seventeen-year-old servant, are left in the tight grip of Tutor Lim when Master Yi travels to Peking. The tutor strips Ji-nahs privileged life and crushes Hans future. When the two young people uncover the tutors broader conspiracy with the Japanese to overthrow Queen Min, they determine to save the queen, whose fate seems tied to their master. Their plans go awry when the tutor sells them off as slaves: Ji-nah to the palace and Han to the missionaries. When Ji-nah learns her real identity as the masters daughter and the queens kinsman, she stakes her life at the palace. Meanwhile, Han adapts to Westerners, learning strange customs that clash with his traditional world views. Ultimately, Han faces the tutor, Ji-nah, the queen, and the two reunite with their master, but Queen Min is assassinated. Despite the fallen kingdom, the two young people find hope in their new roles, determined to rebuild their lives and nation Autorid: Tina Jimin Walton

"A fascinating exploration into a little-known universe, one that exists right under our noses--if we knew where to look! This is a book about the weird and wonderful insects, worms, parasites, microbes, birds, and bees without whom life as we know it would not possible"-- A fascinating exploration into a little-known universe, one that exists right under our noses — if we knew where to look! This is a book about the weird and wonderful insects, worms, parasites, microbes, birds, and bees without whom life as we know it would not possible.What if we got rid of all parasites?Why should we be worried about the Insect Apocalypse?How are spiders inspiring our latest technology?Which photograph spurred a global green movement?Documentary filmmaker Hoe Yeen Nie and historian/artist David Liew lead inquisitive young minds on a fun, fact-filled journey to meet Nature’s engineers, gardeners and recyclers. By learning about their role in the ecosystem, we begin to understand that life on our shared planet depends on the survival and health of these little big heroes. Are you ready to see our Earth with fresh eyes?The Change Makers series of books will build in children a strong sense of inquiry — to arm them with knowledge in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) to tackle this brave new world of unknowns. Autorid: David Liew, Yeen Nie Hoe

Without a doubt one of the world’s greatest cities, London is inexhaustible in the riches it has to offer. And all its finest sights – from its Roman ruins, royal palaces, churches and abbeys, to the temples of commerce, street markets, parks and gardens – are, as many have learned, best discovered on foot. Let author Gregory Byrne Bracken guide you through this complexity with a series of insider’s tours specially designed to take in the very best of the city. Each of the walks, varying from an hour’s duration to two, is packed with sights, and where one walk ends, the next one picks up – so you make the most of your time in this great city. The stories of ambition, empire, love, death and creative genius will deepen your appreciation of London; the drawings will let you see its world-famous icons in an exhilarating new light. So whether you are just getting to know the city or reacquainting yourself with it, A Walking Tour London is your ideal companion.• 14 fascinating walks through London’s various districts, including The City, Westminster, Covent Garden, Southwark and Chelsea• Over 90 hand-drawn illustrations of the city’s greatest sights• Detailed street maps• Recommendations for not-to-be-missed landmarks, night walks, best views, food and drink, and places to shop Autorid: G Bryne Bracken

Inspired by the author’s cat, A Noisy Day for Meow Meow is about a particularly noisy day in the life of Meow Meow. Through expressive drawings, a funny story told in rhymes that mimic the sounds of everyday objects, it teaches young readers how to identify different sounds around the house. This is the second in a series of three books by award-winning poet Felix Cheong that teaches children everyday concepts. The first book, A Busy Day for Meow Meow, relates time to everyday activities like play and meals. The third book A Playful Day for Meow Meow, teaches children how to use prepositions to describe movement. Autorid: Devitha Fauzie, Felix Cheong, Yunita Elvira Anisa

Synopsis Professor Plano, Zed and Zee are on Lord Myopic's trail! They have arrived in Lord Myopic's dreamworld - a city where everything runs on machines. People talk to each other only on their devices, and the town is run by robots ... until the robots go on strike. Devices need a break too! The people are lost, and the trio need to figure out how to help them get out of this tangle. The Series Myopia (short-sightedness), device dependency and lack of outdoor activity are public health concerns worldwide. Stories from the plano adventures are based on years of scientific research, written specially to empower young readers to tackle these adverse effects of excessive device use. Autorid: Mo Dirani, Hwee Goh, David Liew

Sasha is a shy, sweet, dainty little dog with the most beautiful set of eyes who was afraid of everything. She was scared of loud noises and stuffed toys. She was even afraid of the soft comfy bed that her humans bought her. She also had a strange habit. She would pee everywhere in the kitchen, in the bedroom, on the balcony, in the study. She even peed on her bed. Nobody knew why. This is the tale of an ex-breeding dog, who had never experienced life in a home, who did not know what a bed, a toilet or a dining area was and how she was schooled by the princess Leia (herself an ex-breeding rescue) into the fairest lady who became the belle of the ball. Autorid: Daniel Boey, Santhi Tunas, Sari Tunas

The history of Singapore has been closely intertwined with immigration. Most Singaporean’s forefathers were immigrants. Till today, they continue to come, enticed by the strong governance, transparent work culture, equal job opportunities, safe environment and cohesive social structure that Singapore is known for.Singaporeans both, ‘old’ and ‘new’ have worked hand in hand to make the Little Red Dot an economic power to reckon with in the world. Singapore’s ability to attract the best talent and use it to its competitive advantage has been the hallmark of this nimble nation which is quick to adapt to changing situations. This book endeavours to showcase the journey of 30 naturalized Singaporeans, who come endowed with skills and talents that have benefitted the country. They have adapted to the social and religious fabric of Singapore, nurtured respect for its culture and traditions and honoured its history while forging connections within the community. They have thus made their journey to becoming Singaporean a meaningful one. Autorid: Vandana Aggarwal, Prakash K Hetamsaria

This book comprises stories from Southeast Asia, South Asia and East Asia, written especially for young adults.This specially curated anthology of short stories from Asia explores the human spirit and lives of the common man separated by time, space and culture, and yet united in the human spirit to overcome the difficulties that they face in life. It provides an insight into the rich and diverse landscape of Asia, as well as heritage and cultural practices. It also challenges pre-conceived notions of biases and beliefs about other cultures and opens up room for discussion on the differences that define the human race.A Tapestry of Colours 2 encourages readers to reflect on their own values, perspectives and identities, and reflect on how their own experiences, beliefs and actions Impact society. Autorid: Anitha Devi Pillai

Especially for fans of love stories comes a collection written by established and new authors. This anthology is partly inspired by true stories and partly by well-known epic tales. A young woman of Peranakan descent in Singapore, a Malayalee woman thousands of miles away from Singapore at the brink of WWII and an interracial couple in current times, all face a similar predicament – Do they break free from conventions and follow their beckoning hearts? A young man with no future nor prospects pines for his one true love in his kampong, a May-December couple’s plans for their second chance is threatened, a young impressionable woman falls for a man-child – Will fate give them a helping hand? What if Cinderella’s evil stepmother had loved her? What if the hundred nights of pursuit of the 10th-century Japanese court lady Ono Komachi took place in Singapore? What if a single decision, one moment or an unspoken wish changed your life forever? Autorid: Anitha Devi Pillai, Felix Cheong

Singapore University Campus, 1980. Professor Bernard Fox is found hanging from his overhead fan. Everything points to suicide except for one thing: if Bernard hanged himself, how did he turn on the fan?The autopsy shows the professor had consumed enough tranquilizers to sedate but not to kill. But if he were sedated and murdered, why would his murderer turn on the fan? The turning fan prompts an investigation takes us into the turbulent history of Singapore&;s birth as a nation, uncovers a search for World War II treasure and exposes a second-generation thirst for revenge.A murder mystery wrapped in history and unfolded within a love story. Autorid: Robert Cooper

In the history of human progress, the most fruitful developments take place at the intersection of different lines of thoughts. The timeless topic of leadership has for centuries always been dominated by the ideas and philosophies of Western thinkers, business executives and academics. For far too long, the voice from the East has been deafeningly silent. As Asia rises in the global economy, a question that begs an answer is, "What is the leadership tradition of the East and how will it play out globally?" Leadership consultant BH Tan has written an outstanding exposition of the Asian perspective on leadership. He has drawn upon his deep appreciation of Daoist principles to propose a complementary approach to the Western-centric leadership mindset. A lifelong student of Eastern and Western thinking and leadership, he challenges some of our most cherished truths and perspectives. "Either-or" is out. The "both-and" philosophy will lead us to a better future in this complex, chaotic yet interconnected world. This is the essence of leadership paradoxes. When we integrate both streams of thinking, we transcend contradictions and tap into greater possibilities for progress and creativity. This can only help us lead more wisely and courageously. Each of the 25 chapters is fabulously written, easy to read, with plenty of real-life cases drawn from the author's many decades of experience working alongside leaders around the world. This is the author's third book on leadership. Autorid: BH Tan

‘Adoption’ is the new badge of honour; Adoption is the new ‘Black’. The book is an anthology of modern, real-life fairy tales of doggie salvation. It features some of the most incredible comeback stories, tales of resilience, forgiveness, trust, love, human cruelty, greed and miracle rebounds, dogs on the brink of death and the owners who never gave up on them.Most of the dogs in this book have been through their own personal Hell. Every single one at the hands of a species called Humans. And they have all bounced back and remain as trusting and as compassionate and loving as ever.The stories are accompanied by stunning editorial fashion spreads. No one would ever guess that these beautiful canine models were once abused, neglected, crippled or abandoned. With art by Sam Lo and essays by Louis Ng, Member of Parliament and founder of ACRES, Dr Jaipal Singh, Executive Director of SPCA, Cheryl Chou, Miss Universe Singapore 2016 and Belinda Lee, actress and host. “There is something about a dog that you rescue ... an appreciation you’ll never see from any other dog When you see those dogs come to life and change and all of a sudden blossom,it’s the best feeling so go rescue a dog if you can.”Ellen DeGeneres • Heartwarming tales of people who provided a new home for abused/unwanted dogs• Every dog is beautiful. Specially commissioned photos inspire readers to look beyond physical appearance• Each adoption story is different and the adopters share the challenges they faced and had to overcome• Find out why you should adopt from a shelter and not buy from a puppy mill• Readers looking to adopt a dog glean tried and tested tips and resources • Heartwarming tales of people who provided a new home for abused/unwanted dogs• Every dog is beautiful. Specially commissioned photos inspire readers to look beyond physical appearance• Each adoption story is different and the adopters share the challenges they faced and had to overcome• Find out why you should adopt from a shelter and not buy from a puppy mill• Readers looking to adopt a dog glean tried and tested tips and resources Autorid: Daniel Boey

Choosing to do unconventional work is hard work, especially in a society that values sticking to the norms. In We Are Singaporeans Volume 1, we meet ten people who have gone against the grain with their career paths to achieve success in their respective fields. They are: - Anthony Chen, filmmaker - Cai Yinzhou, tour guide & activist - Bjorn Low, urban farmer - Eugenia Ong, medical researcher - Eunice Olsen, TV presenter, actress, communications trainer - Joanna Dong, singer, actress and host - Kim Whye Kee, potter - Siti Khalijah Zainal, theatre actress - Shabir Tabare Alam, music composer, singer, songwriter, actor - Verleen Goh and Alan Phua, foodtech entrepreneurs In this collection of interviews featuring stunning and evocative illustrations by popular artist Lee Xinli, find out how these remarkable individuals hustle for their work goals, overcome challenges and discouragement, and stay true to their passions and visions. Autorid: Melanie Lee, Lee Xin Li

We all negotiate every day, yet few people ever learn how to negotiate. Those who do usually learn the old-school, adversarial approach that is only useful in a one-off negotiation where you will never see the other party again. However, such transactions are becoming increasingly rare because most of us deal with the same people repeatedly-our spouses and children, our friends and colleagues, our customers and bosses. We need to achieve successful results for ourselves while maintaining healthy relationships with our negotiating partners. In today's interconnected world, a win-win outcome is fast becoming the only acceptable result. This book will show you how to get that win-win. You will also learn how to: distinguish interests from positions and uncover hidden interests use negotiating alchemy to create value out of nothing appreciate the beauty of no on your way to yes force your counterpart to consider your needs frame issues to your advantage recognize when to make the first offer make and demand concessions know when to compromise and when to try for something better develop a powerful Plan B so you cannot lose manage emotions, biases, and other psychological pitfalls use common negotiating tactics and counter-tactics overcome an impasse negotiate successfully with powerful counterparts prepare for any negotiation using an eight-step template and much more! Autorid: David Goldwich

Volume 1 - King Norman Nautilus NounFocus: Nouns are words that name people, animal, things and places.A collection of 10 full-colour activity books that will make English language learning fun as children acquire grammar systematically through stories.The Wonderful World of Words (WOW) teaches children about the different word classes as the first step to building a good foundation in grammar. Each of these word classes in the WOW Kingdom is represented by a royal character so children learn how the different classes of words are used and how they interact with other words. Linked to the story set in the WOW kingdom is another story about the animals in the forest of WOW, to reinforce the concepts covered in each volume. Autorid: Dr. Lubna Alsagoff

A collection of 10 full-colour activity books that will make English language learning fun as children acquire grammar systematically through stories. The Wonderful World of Words (WOW) teaches children about the different word classes as the first step to building a good foundation in grammar. Each of these word classes in the WOW Kingdom is represented by a royal character so children learn how the different classes of words are used and how they interact with other words. Linked to the story set in the WOW kingdom is another story about the animals in the forest of WOW, to reinforce the concepts covered in each volume. Volume 4 - The Admiral and the King Focus: How adjectives are used with nouns in two different ways. Word endings like -ing and -ed are very important to verbs. Autorid: Dr Lubna Alsagoff

A collection of 10 full-colour activity books that will make English language learning fun as children acquire grammar systematically through stories. The Wonderful World of Words (WOW) teaches children about the different word classes as the first step to building a good foundation in grammar. Each of these word classes in the WOW Kingdom is represented by a royal character so children learn how the different classes of words are used and how they interact with other words. Linked to the story set in the WOW kingdom is another story about the animals in the forest of WOW, to reinforce the concepts covered in each volume. Volume 8 - The King Goes Dancing Focus: Nouns can combine with different words to describe something or someone. The words that combine with the noun must be in the right order: Article + Quantifier + Adjective + Noun. Autorid: Dr. Lubna Alsagoff

The year 2020 marks the twelfth anniversary of the 2008 global recession. In the last decade, economies were seen to have weathered the global recession relatively well. From each financial crisis experienced, there is always something to be learned. However, one of the hardest parts of investing is to have control over ones emotions. The ups and downs in the stock market are perfectly normal and it is how an investor reacts to each of them that makes a difference in their investment strategy. Following on the success of the first edition, veteran financial adviser Dr Ben Fok offers rational, well-documented insights and tips on ways to maximise your returns for your hard earned money. The 36 articles featured here, previously published in The Sunday Times and The Business Times, were written during the times of bull and bear markets. It serves as a timely reminder of the importance of managing your money, and in particular financial planning, understanding the investment world and devising strategies to protect your investments. Autorid: Dr Ben Fok

“Technical” skills + “Soft” skills = Work and Career Success! This book is for the young people who are beginning to dip their toes in the professional world as well as current professionals. It provides a proven roadmap to fast-track your career. In the increasingly global workplace of today, being conversant with international business culture is the key to success. Thriving At Work is a smart and practical guide full of real-world examples and expert advice. Here are skills that are not usually taught in school and can otherwise take years to learn – often the hard way!Chapters include:•How to Write a Compelling Resume•How to Prepare for Interviews•How to Run and Facilitate Meetings•How to Understand and Use Business Idioms•How to Handle Conflicts•How to Ask for a Raise•How to Work with Your Managers•How to Handle Workplace Politics“An absolute gem A personal bootcamp for invaluable soft skills. Every future-ready professional should read this!” ¬– Kian Chong Lee, Board Director, BNF/Boston Business School Autorid: Dennis Mark, Michael Dam

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. Whats Inside Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding Volume 12 - The Admiral Goes to the Rescue In this volume, children learn about the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. They not only learn the grammar rules of how these forms are constructed, but more importantly, they learn about such forms within the context of stories to help them use these forms more fluently in sentences. Autorid: Lubna Alsagoff

Learn about stress management with Leo and his crew! The Figuring Life Out series teaches children social-emotional skills through relatable stories. Leo and his friends are training hard after qualifying for the Safarilympics, the most prestigious sports event in the jungle! However, they realize that anxiety is affecting their performances. How can they better cope with competition stress? Join them on this journey towards emerging victorious amidst such challenges!Figuring Life Out is a book series offering relatable stories that help children to better understand and appreciate themselves while developing positive relationships with others. From an otter going through friendship woes to a group of friends dealing with competition stress, these engaging tales introduce readers to valuable social-emotional skills* such as self-awareness, stress management, conflict resolution, responding to bullying and responsible decision-making. Autorid: Alex Loh

A read-aloud story where children will learn valuable lessons in vibrant color When the Colors become colorless, they’re quick to blame a magic mirror. But is the mirror to blame — or did the colors forget something important? Blue is no longer blue. Red is no longer red. And Yellow is no longer yellow. Is a magic mirror to blame? Or did everyone forget that their actions impact others — for good or for bad? The Magic Mirror, An Orange Porange Story, is an enchanting tale where young readers will discover that the best magic is kindness. Autorid: Howard Pearlstein, Rob Hardison

Hey, what would you do if you stumbled upon something totally bizarre? And deep inside, you know that you’ re supposed to leave it alone. But the curiosity is killing you! Should you just walk away? BUT what’ s the worst that could happen ! Right ?As he explores space, Captain Fingerman accidentally awakens the Piwuas. This triggers a series of events that leads to total CHAOS in Banopolis. So who are the Piwuas and where do they come from? And why do they cause so much TROUBLE? To make matters WORSE, old enemies return with a VENGEANCE! Yikes! What will our hero do now Join Captain Fingerman in this exciting new adventure as he attempts to reclaim his standing and restore peace to Banopolis! Autorid: Mauro Moro, Matteo Moro

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. Whats Inside Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding Volume 11 Constable Word Investigates In this volume, children learn about homonyms words that look alike. Such words can cause confusion for learners, and the stories in the volume help children understand the importance of looking at the context when learning. Autorid: Lubna Alsagoff

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. Whats Inside Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding Volume 14 Count Quantifier In this volume, children learn about quantifiers and ways of talking about how much or how many. Rather than list the complicated rules, children explore the uses of the various quantifiers through the stories and examples. Autorid: Lubna Alsagoff

A new edition of Moving Forward, which was first published a decade ago, in which Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad had presented a discourse on Malays in Malaysia and argued that the Malays had to move forward to survive and succeed in facing the new challenges of the 21st century. At the time, Nik Nazmi was (and still is) pushing for a more progressive paradigm where Malaysians are at ease with its diversity. The message of Moving Forward, then and now, remains: the Malays need to embrace democracy, progressive politics and diversity. This is the right thing to do as well as the only way to ensure the survival of the race, religion and country. In light of the recent political developments in Malaysia, Moving Forward is just as relevant today as it was in 2009. The text is largely the same as it was when first published. This new edition includes a new Introduction and a new Postscript to reflect on the book in light of the progress that Malaysians have achieved and the new challenges that they face today. Autorid: Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. Whats Inside Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding Volume 13 The Queen Goes to the Rescue In this volume, children learn about the past tense and its uses in talking about the past. What is particularly important is that the past tense is taught in relation to narratives (stories) which help children improve their use of tenses in writing. Children also learn about the many different ways the past tense is formed, as well as the irregular past tenses. Autorid: Lubna Alsagoff

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. Whats Inside Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding Volume 15 The Queen Takes Action In this volume, children build their vocabulary around verbs. Through the stories, children learn the different ways to describe speaking and movement. They learn how actions can be described more vividly and how verbs are associated with emotions as well as different animals. The skills learnt in this volume will help children enrich their writing through better use of grammar and vocabulary. Autorid: Lubna Alsagoff

In A Bit of Earth, Suchen Christine Lim deftly weaves historical fact and a fiery imagination in a visually powerful multicultural story that spans three generations and four decades—proving once again that she is one of Asia’s leading fiction writers.Malaya. A land of unparalleled richness. For centuries, the peninsula has attracted fortune hunters, money-grabbing pirates and migrants seeking a better life. Among those whose lives are rooted in the Malayan soil are three families: the Wongs, sons of the Chinese earth; the Wees, subjects of the English gods; and the Mahmuds, scions of the Malayan soil; each with different dreams for the bit of earth they live on. Their destinies meet and this clash of hopes inevitably leads to tragedy.“A Bit of Earth chronicles the visceral and cultural struggle of a young Chinese immigrant to survive in an equally struggling Malayan nation… The immigrant earns his bit of earth only by continuously re-inventing himself and by negotiation with the forces of history.” — Lily Rose Tope, Professor, Department of English & Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines Autorid: Suchen Christine Lim

Words of wisdom and advice for personal growth. Getting one’s life principles in order and then applying them are of prime importance as they form the foundations upon which our lives – both personal and professional – are built. This book is a distillation of the author’s experiences in life and contains nuggets of wisdom which have guided him in his life’s journey as a legal academic, judge and family man. These open and honest reflections, together with illustrations by the author’s younger daughter, provide fascinating and thought-provoking material to form the basis of potential reflection by readers, and may perhaps be of useful application to their own lives. Autorid: Andrew Phang, Christine Phang

From an award-winning Singaporean novelist comes a multi-layered tale about love, sisterhood, spousal abuse, and Cantonese opera in the lives of three generations of women—all set against the dramatic sweep of Singapore's development The famous cross-dressing Cantonese opera singer Chan Kam Foong passes away, leaving her secret journal to her granddaughter, Xiu Yin, an archival officer at the Singapore National Archives. Xiu Yin reads through the journal that chronicles her grandmother’s relationship with Dearest Intimate in their village in China to their respective escapes to the Nanyang before WWII and her desperate search for Dearest Intimate in Singapore. Her grandmother’s reflections and letters to Dearest Intimate forces Xiu Yin to examine her marriage to an abusive husband and she plucks up the courage to leave him. A surprise encounter with her first love, a rising Cantonese opera singer, brings a period of calm and joy. But when Meng proposes marriage, Xiu Yin backs off and he leaves for Hong Kong. It takes three years of loneliness and letter writing before they reunite again. Autorid: Suchen Christine Lim

The first novel from Singapore Literature Prize Winner Suchen Christine Lim.A powerful story of young love and idealism set in Singapore in the 1960s, a time of political uncertainties and economic insecurity. Young, passionate and idealistic, Sister Marie rejects the conformity of her first love, a Singaporean police inspector, and embraces the liberalism of her second love, an American missionary. Fresh into university, she leads a group of students to question the values of a nation gripped by fear of the government and loss of their rice bowl. They organize a protest march against the Vietnam War, which leads to a riot, detention and deportation of the workers they try to help. In the midst of this, a student meets a tragic death, while a lecturer and a suspected Communist agent provocateur goes crazy in his attempts to radicalize the students-workers’ movement. Autorid: Suchen Christine Lim

A timely, sharply-curated book on modern pandemics. Fully illustrated, bite-sized stories to engage young readers to face new challenges head-on. COVID-19 seized the world in 2020. From the likes of the plague, the Spanish Flu and SARS, invisible enemies have changed our lives, bringing death and widespread fear. Yet, knowledge and the scientific quest for answers — along with a dogged sense of resilience — are our best weapons in the epic battle against pandemics. • Who is Patient Zero and what are super spreaders? • When did the Theory of Germs begin? • Why did scientists risk their own lives? • How did history prevail against pesky pandemics? Former TV journalist Hwee Goh and historian/artist David Liew collaborate on a well-researched, fun book on key milestones of the pandemics that have shaped our world. Autorid: David Liew, Hwee Goh