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cuisine • business • travel, culture and heritage • politics and history • natural science • non-fiction • fiction • language • parenting • mind, body and spirit • children’s

Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) We are one of the largest general reference and interest trade book publishers in Southeast Asia, with a publishing history of more than 40 years. Our subjects are diverse and encompass biographies, business, politics, travel, cuisine, culture and heritage, fiction, health and self-development.

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contents cuisine

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business

28

travel, culture and heritage

51

politics and history

72

natural science

88

non-fiction

90

fiction

104

language

120

parenting

128

mind, body and spirit

132

children’s

135

index

140

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tanoshii wagashi

little bites of japanese delights

Yamashita Masataka 112 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 49 5, S$32.00 A treat not just for the taste buds, but also for the other senses, these delightful Japanese confections known as wagashi were traditionally prepared according to the season, to be savoured with tea, as a snack during the day. Made using various types of sweet bean pastes, flours and gelatin, these delicate treats are now widely enjoyed throughout the day, and make ideal gifts whatever the occasion. Discover the delectable world of Japanese wagashi from traditional favourites to new creations with this inspiring collection of recipes from the talented Chef Yamashita Masataka. by the same author: Tanoshii: Joy of Making Japanese-Style cakes & desserts, see page 25

deco mushi cakes Junko 80 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 65 5, S$28.00 From Japan’s favourite deco cake baker, comes yet another exciting collection of recipes for irresistibly fun and adorable cakes. In this book, Junko simplifies the process of making the cakes, so they can be enjoyed on a daily basis, and even novice cooks will find them easy to do! The cakes come in different forms, from cupcakes and full-sized cakes, to buns, rolls and pancakes, and are steamed or cooked in the microwave oven, and can be done without any special tools. Junko also shares additional ideas for packing the cakes as gifts for sharing with family and friends. This is Junko’s first English language release of Deco Mushi Cakes. by the same author: deco roll cakes!; deco roll cake party!, see Page 25

bread dean brettschneider 208 pp, 240 x 200 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 39 6, S$36.00 There is nothing quite like the taste and aroma of warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven bread baked in your own kitchen. In this irresistible collection of bread recipes from Global Baker Dean Brettschneider, you’ll find breads to match any occasion – from savoury to sweet, healthy to festive. Whether you fancy a bagel or a baguette, sourdough or sticky buns, these delectable and easy-to-follow recipes are sure to become firm favourites. Dean also shares his expert knowledge of how to make exceptional breads with detailed step-by-step instructions on artisan techniques, plus information on essential ingredients and equipment. by the same author: New world baking: My time in shanghai, Pie: 80+ pies and pastry delights, see page 26

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jayeon bread

a step-by-step guide to making no-knead bread with natural starters sangjin ko 184 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 27 3, S$28.00 Artisan baker Sangjin Ko shares his recipes from 12 years of research and shows that baking a perfect loaf of bread at home is within anyone’s reach. No-knead breads made using natural starter and water, then leaving the natural processes to work. The resulting baked loaf will have a flavour that is both complex and unique, be more nutritious and keep better.

peranakan snacks & desserts Julie Yee 144 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 22 8, S$32.00 An essential component of the cuisine, Peranakan snacks and desserts delight with their various shapes, colours, tastes and textures. Chef Julie presents a collection of 54 treasured recipes passed down from her grandmother, some of which she has carefully modified to suit modern palates. These include baking rather than frying paper-wrapped pandan chicken and the addition of vegetables in ngoh hiang for texture, with the assurance that the authentic flavours are not compromised. Chef Julie Yee makes these irresistible snacks and desserts more accessible for the busy home cook with easy to follow step-by-step recipes that are adapted for the modern kitchen. Surprise your family and friends with this tantalising array of sweet and savoury treats today!

kawaii bento shirley wong 116 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 43 3, S$32.00 A strong believer that cooking should be easy and enjoyable, Shirley Wong, also known by her online avatar, Little Miss Bento, shares how you can put together attractive and tasty bento boxes with ease and lots of fun! Follow Shirley’s simple step-by-step guide and craft everyday foods such as rice, bread, eggs, cheese, fish cakes, sausages, carrots and cucumbers into various forms, from your favourite animals and characters to a memorable holiday scene. Make every day a treat with a personalised bento box!

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shojin ryori

a japanese vegetarian cookbook danny chu 168 pp, 255 x 190 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4516 28 0, S$46.68 Shojin ryori is the art of Japanese vegetarian cuisine that originated from the Japanese Zen temples, but is today widely popular all over the world for its healthful and well-balanced meals prepared without meat, fish, eggs or dairy products. With clearly written step-by-step instructions and insightful cooking tips, chef Danny Chu of Enso Kitchen will show you how to transform simple, readily available ingredients into creative, flavourful and satisfying shojin ryori meals in your home kitchen.

cook japanese with tamako hearty meals for the whole family

tamako sakamoto 136 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 11 2, S$32.00 Cook Japanese with Tamako features more than 50 recipes for tasty yet simple Japanese-style meals suitable for the whole family. Accompanying the recipes are short stories and anecdotes on daily family life, from weekends, school holidays and examinations, to special celebratory events such as New Year and birthdays. This book is perfect for anyone looking to go beyond typical Japanese restaurant fare to delve into the heart of Japanese food and family traditions. It is also excellent for Japanese living at home or overseas who want to share their cuisine and culture with non-Japanese friends.

home-style taiwanese cooking classic family dishes

tsung-yun wan 144 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 36 5, S$32.00 Taiwan’s long and colourful history, from the indigenous tribes, to the migration of the Chinese from Southern China and the period under Japanese rule, is clearly reflected in her rich and diverse cuisine. Home-style Taiwanese Cooking by Taiwanese chef and food blogger, Tsung-Yun Wan, is a collection of Taiwanese classics, from signature dishes such as minced pork rice, beef noodles, oyster omelette and steamed minced pork with salted egg, to popular street food fare such as deep-fried prawn rolls, dragon phoenix legs, fried chicken with sweet potato fries and coffin bread.

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asian noodles Lee Geok Boi 208 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 51 8, S$36.00 Enjoy the authentic flavours of many of Asia’s classic noodle dishes with this bumper collection of more than 100 recipes. From crisp-fried and stir-fried noodles to noodles in gravy or soup, served hot or cold, noodle lovers will be delighted at the endless variety of noodle dishes offered in this exhaustive volume.

asian soups, stews and curries Lee Geok Boi 216 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 03 7, S$36.00 The ultimate comfort food and the cook’s answer to meals that can be cooked in a single pot, are wholesome and suitable for keeping. Asian Soups, Stews and Curries provides more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes for preparing these timeless dishes the Asian way. Discover how to stew vegetables and the various types and cuts of meat and seafood, as well as the many ways of enjoying and serving these stews. Also included are recipes for stewed desserts to wrap up the meal or serve as a pick-me-up at any time of the day. by the same author: classic asian rice, classic asian salads, asian one-dish meals, see pages 22–23

asian herbal soups & one-pot meals terry tan 148 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 60 0, S$32.00 Asian Herbal Soups & One-Pot Meals brings the rich and life-enhancing legacy of Chinese herbs to your table in the form of soups, stews, one-pot meals, teas and desserts. Prized for thousands of years by the Chinese for their healthgiving properties, these natural ingredients are at the centre of growing interest and research around the world today. With more than 100 recipes written with contemporary tastes and lifestyles in mind, this book is an indispensable guide to serving up nourishing herbal meals for the whole family. By the same author: little guide book: chinese herbs, spices and more, see page 8; Naturally Speaking: Chinese recipes and home remedies, see page 24

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a kristang family cookbook melba nunis 176 pp, 255 x 210 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4561 57 0, S$38.00 Kristang cuisine is also known as Malacca Portuguese cuisine. Its roots can be traced back to 16th century Malacca, with the arrival of the early Portuguese and Dutch settlers. This unique cuisine fuses a plethora of cultural and traditional influences, resulting in the birth of a flavourful masterpiece. A Kristang Family Cookbook is a collection of family recipes by Melba Nunis, better known as Mel. Here, she shares more than 60 treasured recipes, from fiery favourites like devil curry, to family recipes like squid ink sambal and festive dishes like chicken macaroni pie. Written in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, the recipes are accompanied by stories of Mel’s childhood memories and experiences, and include cooking tips to help home cooks master the dishes.

best of malaysian cooking betty saw 256 pp, 240 x 220 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 41 9, S$32.00 Best of Malaysian Cooking is an extensive collection of more than 200 authentic and traditional recipes sourced from all over Malaysia. This book showcases the best dishes from every state, from everyday home kitchens to the royal kitchens. Find irresistible favourites such as Teochew duck and five-spice meat rolls from Johor; babi pong tay and chicken debal from Melaka; bak kut teh and KL Hokkien mee from Selangor; sar hor fun and ayam rendang pedas from Perak; and crab curry and laksa from Penang among a host of other scrumptious dishes. With insightful introductions to the cuisine of each state and practical cooking hints and tips, Best of Malaysian Cooking is essential for anyone looking to explore the colourful world of Malaysian food and flavours.

the best of betty saw betty saw 192 pp, 230 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 24 3, S$23.00 The Best of Betty Saw is a collection of 150 time-tested recipes from the doyen of Malaysian cooking. Find sumptuous staples and family favourites such as steamed herbal winter melon soup, Nyonya fish head curry and Malaysian rendang as well as savoury snacks and sweet delicacies including kuih serimuka, char siew bao, pineapple cup tarts and mud cupcakes. Discover the numerous delights and tantalising treats and draw inspiration from Betty Saw as you embark on your own culinary journey. With beautiful photographs and invaluable cooking and preparation tips, The Best of Betty Saw makes an ideal gift and is an absolute must-have for every home cook. by the same author: Betty saw’s best noodle recipes, asian retro food: dishes of yesterday, asian delights: all time favourite recipes, asian high tea favourites, see page 23; cookies, cupcakes, see page 26

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debbie teoh’s favourite recipes debbie teoh 108 pp, 234 x 180 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 56 3, S$19.90 Debbie Teoh’s Favourite Recipes is a delightful collection of 42 mouth-watering recipes, each with a theme of hidden taste sensations from one of Malaysia’s most well-loved Peranakan chefs. Classic items such as pot stickers, samosas and Vietnamese rice paper rolls, and Peranakan favourites such as pulut inti, sweet potato kuih ku and Nyonya lepat kacang, are included, while popular treats such as five-spice rolls, baked pau, rice dumplings and steamed meat dumplings are reinterpreted to offer exciting new variations. Uncover the gems in this book and draw inspiration to come up with your own creations with Chef Debbie Teoh.

the little indonesian cookbook Heinz von Holzen 104 pp, 234 x 180 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 25 9, S$25.00 In The Little Indonesian Cookbook, Heinz von Holzen puts together an assembly of Indonesia’s best loved dishes. This collection of 45 recipes features some of the country’s perennial favourites including soto ayam (chicken noodle soup), otak otak (minced fish steamed in banana leaf), rendang sapi (beef braised in coconut and spices), sayur lodeh (vegetables stewed in coconut cream) and tempeh manis kacang (crispy fried soybean cakes with peanut). Clearly explained recipes ensure that any home cook can produce authentic and delicious Indonesian food to share with family and friends.

a new approach to indonesian cooking Heinz von Holzen 204 pp, 260 x 200 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4408 41 7, S$45.00 In A New Approach to Indonesian Cooking, established chef and author Heinz von Holzen brings the authentic flavours of the legendary Spice Islands to the modern kitchen through the use of contemporary cooking techniques and equipment. He describes a bounty of more than 100 recipes from various regions in the Indonesian archipelago. Heinz also details the process of brining, broiling, smoking and sous vide cooking with illustrated step-by-step recipes. Follow Heinz on this amazing culinary journey to discover the depth and richness of Indonesian cusine and savour the best of the Spice Islands. by the same author: Street foods of bali, bali unveiled: the secrets of balinese cuisine, see page 21

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the filipino family cookbook

recipes and stories from our home kitchen angelo comsti 156 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 42 6, S$32.00 Bestselling cookbook author and food writer Angelo Comsti follows up his bestselling book From Our Table To Yours: A Collection of Filipino Heirloom Recipes and Family Memories with another treasury of dishes deeply rooted in the culture and history of the Philippines. Together with food historian Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, restaurateurs Robby Goco and Gaita Fores, notable writers Nana Ozaeta and Jin Perez, and 35 other prominent figures in the local food industry, Angelo gathers time-honoured dishes that hail from the various regions of the country and presents the richness of Filipino cuisine in this book. by the same author: from our table to yours: a collection of filipino heirloom recipes & family memories, see page 21

little guide book: asian herbs, spices and more Devagi Sanmugam 80 pp, 180 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 28 0, S$12.00 This practical guide features 40 ingredients found in the markets of South East Asia, each illustrated for easy reference and identification. Discover the amazing benefits of these herbs, spices and other ingredients, and learn how they can be used in the home kitchen or prepared as a natural remedy. Also included is a small collection of recipes for scrumptious snacks, drinks and main dishes.

little guide book: chinese herbs, spices and more Terry Tan 80 pp, 180 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 29 7, S$12.00 This handy guide features 40 ingredients found in the Chinese kitchen, each illustrated for easy reference and identification. Discover the wealth of benefits of using these herbs, spices and other ingredients to whip up nourishing dishes or as natural remedies. This book also includes a handful of recipes for tantalising Chinese dishes and desserts.

little guide book: asian leaves and roots Devagi Sanmugam & Christopher Tan 80 pp, 180 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 30 3, S$12.00 Walking around an Asian wet market can be a fascinating experience, full of tantalising sights, sounds, smells and new tastes to discover. However, it can also be daunting to those who aren’t familiar with the heaps of produce on display. This book, featuring some 40 Asian ingredients, will shed light on those attractive bunches of leaves and soil-dusted root vegetables, and act as a practical guide to how they can be used to whip up scrumptious dishes.

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chef wan — Asia’s most entertaining chef! MORE THAN 100,000 COPIES SOLD!

The Food Ambassador of Malaysia, Chef Wan is a household name in Asia. The award-winning author and celebrity chef is also quickly gaining popularity in Europe, as he introduces Malaysian cuisine to the rest of the world. Gourmand

awards winner

Chef Wan’s Sweet Treats: 240 Pastry Recipes from Asia’s Most Flamboyant Food Ambassador 192 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 54 5 S$28.00

Simply Sedap: Chef Wan’s Favourite Recipes

Simply Sedap 2: Chef Wan Shares More Favourite Recipes

200 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 52 1 S$28.00

192 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 53 8 S$28.00

Gourmand

awards winner

The Best of Chef Wan: A Taste of Malaysia 288 pp 260 x 200 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4328 43 2 S$45.00 *Also available Malay edition, Selera Malaysia Chef Wan, ISBN 978 967 303 5939, paperback, S$34.00

Cook with Chef Wan Mini Cookbooks Box Set ISBN 978 981 4302 42 5 S$20.00 *See pages 16-18 for the full list of Chef Wan Mini Cookbooks

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Sam and forest leong — Singapore’s BEST-LOVED CHEFS!

Sam Leong is widely recognised as a trendsetter in modern Chinese cuisine and he has represented Singapore at some of the world’s most prestigious culinary events. His wife, Forest, is herself a well-regarded and established Thai chef. Together, they are highly sought-after as chefs and cooking instructors, who share their passion and love for cooking straight from the heart.

A Wok Through Time

Sensations

The Best of Thai Home Cooking

184 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 40 1 S$32.00

200 pp 255 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 12 6 S$32.00

152 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 651 7 S$28.00

Gourmand

awards winner

Chinese Home Cooking with Sam Leong 168 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 20 4 S$30.00

Home Cooking with Sam & Forest 140 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 56 6 S$28.00

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the best of singapore’s recipes

Singapore’s all-time bestselling cookbooks More than 200,000 copies sold! Extent varies 240 x 220 mm, paperback S$28.00

The Best of Singapore’s Recipes series presents six volumes of Mrs Leong Yee Soo’s invaluable and timetested recipes from her classic titles: Singaporean Cooking, Singaporean Cooking Vol. 2, Celebration Cooking and The Best of Singapore Cooking. Given a new contemporary look and with all of Mrs Leong’s comments, notes and methodology still carefully and lovingly retained, the books continue to reflect her personality and perspective within the pages. This treasury of heritage recipes will definitely warm up the kitchens and fill the dining tables of homes for generations to come. Useful hints, a comprehensive glossary of more than 100 ingredients, and measurement and conversion tables make this series indispensable for any kitchen.

The Best of Singapore’s Recipes Box Set with 4 FREE drink coasters ISBN 978 981 4276 13 9 S$128.00

Everyday Favourites

Festive Cooking

Hearty Meals

160 pp ISBN 978 981 4276 02 3

176 pp ISBN 978 981 261 867 2

172 pp ISBN 978 981 261 868 9

Hot & Spicy Treats

Nyonya Specialties

Tea Time Delights

172 pp ISBN 978 981 261 866 5

188 pp ISBN 978 981 4276 03 0

176 pp ISBN 978 981 261 869 6

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singapore heritage cookbooks

Extent varies 255 x 190 mm, cased S$38.00 The Singapore Heritage Cookbook series documents and preserves the cultural and culinary heritage of the different ethnic groups in Singapore through recipes passed down from generation to generation. Each book has two parts: An introduction that provides an overview of the history and culture of the community in Singapore and a selection of authentic recipes.

Chinese Heritage Cooking

Malay Heritage Cooking

Indian Heritage Cooking

Christopher Tan & Amy Van 192 pp ISBN 978 981 4346 44 3

Rita Zahara 192 pp ISBN 978 981 4328 66 1

Devagi Sanmugam & Shanmugam Kasinathan 180 pp ISBN 978 981 4346 45 0

FREE

Eurasian Heritage Cooking

Peranakan Heritage Cooking

Quentin Pereira 184 pp ISBN 978 981 4346 46 7

Philip Chia 184 pp ISBN 978 981 4346 47 4

Mini Cookbooks Boxset worth S$20 with every purchase of SINGAPORE HERITAGE COOKBOOKS Boxset

Singapore Heritage Cookbooks Box Set ISBN 978 981 4408 00 4 S$185.00

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peranakan cuisine

The Peranakans are a Southeast Asian community that established itself in the colonial settlements of the 16th and 17th centuries. Long before fusion cuisine captured the imagination of the world, the Peranakans were blending Chinese ingredients and cooking techniques with the spices and native ingredients used by the indigenous Malays, over time establishing a repertoire of recipes avidly followed to this day. Peranakan food is typically aromatic and spicy and features ingredients that include coconut milk, galangal, turmeric, candlenuts, laksa leaves, pandan leaves, tamarind pulp, lemongrass, chillies, shallots, basil and coriander. Asam gelugor, belimbing and mangoes were often added to deliver a tangy taste. Gourmand

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Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen: Asian Recipes from My Mother Sharon Wee 312 pp 255 x 210 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4346 36 8 S$42.00

Classic Peranakan Cooking: Recipes from the Straits Chinese kitchen 148 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 72 6 S$28.00

Florence Tan’s Best Nyonya Recipes Florence Tan 128 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 20 6 S$21.00

The Penang Nyonya Cookbook Cecilia Tan 176 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 786 6 S$28.00

Modern Nonya Sylvia Tan 200 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 16 6 S$28.00

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gourmet chefs & CELEBRITY COOKS Gourmand

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New Beijing Cuisine

New Shanghai Cuisine

Jereme Leung 180 pp 255 x 190 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 659 3 S$48.00

Jereme Leung 180 pp 255 x 190 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 642 5 S$48.00

Cooking with Michael Elfwing

Inspired!: Recipes for Every Occasion

Michael Elfwing 176 pp 270 x 230 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4328 39 5 S$46.64

Jimmy Chok 184 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 876 4 S$28.00

Cuisine Unplugged: Reinterpreting European Cuisine with an Asian Touch Emmanuel Stroobant 192 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 44 9 S$28.00

Small Bites, Big Taste: Innovative Recipes for Entertaining Rainer Zinngrebe, Rodrigo Torres Contreras & SC Shekar (photographer) 192 pp 255 x 190 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 526 8 S$45.00

Everything Rice & Nice Chef Zam 96 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 3035 80 9 S$19.95

YASA BOGA

Yasa Boga, meaning “food maker” in Indonesian, is a collective alias for all three authors — Cherry Hadibroto, an entrepreneur, Nies Kartohadiprojo, a professional caterer, and Hayatinufus A.L. Tobing, a home economics teacher with 25 years of teaching experience.

Home cooking 104 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback S$14.90

Home Cooking: Cakes

Home Cooking: Cookies

Home Cooking: Snacks

Home Cooking: Agar-Agar

ISBN 978 981 4302 26 5

ISBN 978 981 4302 28 9

ISBN 978 981 4302 25 8

ISBN 978 981 4302 27 2

The Best of Indonesian Cooking

The Best of Indonesian Desserts

200 pp, 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 43 2 S$28.00

148 pp, 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 47 0 S$28.00

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mini cookbooks Extent varies 165 x 135 mm, paperback

The Marshall Cavendish Cuisine Mini Cookbooks series is a handy collection of recipes for home cooking. Written in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, the recipes are suitable for cooks of all levels of experience, from kitchen novices learning to cook, to experienced cooks looking to expand their cooking repertoire.

• A scrumptious compilation of 35 recipes in one compact and handy cookbook • Recipes are illustrated with vibrant colour photographs • User-friendly and value-for-money

Asian ISBN 978 981 261 529 9

Cakes & Treats ISBN 978 981 261 582 4

Chicken ISBN 978 981 4276 24 5

Asian Classics ISBN 978 981 4276 07 8

Cupcakes & Muffins ISBN 978 981 4361 49 1

Chicken Meals ISBN 978 981 4408 46 2

Asian Delights ISBN 978 981 261 769 9

Chef Wan: Baked Treats ISBN 978 981 261 751 4

Chinese ISBN 978 981 261 530 5

Asian Rice Dishes ISBN 978 981 261 533 6

Chef Wan: Cakes ISBN 978 981 261 753 8

Chinese Desserts and Soups ISBN 978 981 261 764 4

Asian Salads ISBN 978 981 261 605 0

Chef Wan: Chicken ISBN 978 981 4302 14 2

Chinese Vegetarian ISBN 978 981 261 539 8

Asian Seafood ISBN 978 981 261 563 3

Chef Wan: Cookies ISBN 978 981 261 752 1

Cook Chinese ISBN 978 981 4276 45 0

Asian Tidbits ISBN 978 981 261 767 5

Chef Wan Desserts 978-981-4516-44-0

Cook Italian ISBN 978 981 4351 53 9

Asian Treats ISBN 978 981 4276 46 7

Chef Wan Hearty Meals 978-981-4516-41-9

Cookies ISBN 978 981 261 580 0

Baked ISBN 978 981 261 505 3

Chef Wan: Meat ISBN 978 981 4302 13 5

Cookies & Slices ISBN 978 981 261 581 7

Barbecue ISBN 978 981 261 564 0

Chef Wan: Seafood ISBN 978 981 4302 15 9

Cupcakes & muffins ISBN 978 981 4361 49 1

Brunches ISBN 978 981 261 508 4

Chef Wan Snacks 978-981-4516-42-6

Curries ISBN 978 981 261 604 3

Burgers & Pizzas ISBN 978 981 4361 46 0

Chef Wan: Tarts and Pies ISBN 978 981 261 750 7

Desserts ISBN 978 981 261 513 8

Cakes & Desserts ISBN 978 981 4276 05 4

Chef Wan Tea Time Treats 978-981-4516-43-3

Dim Sum ISBN 978 981 261 541 1

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DIPS & NIBBLES ISBN 978 981 439 846 6

Healthy Chinese Cooking ISBN 978 981 261 763 7

Hearty Malay ISBN 978 981 4276 06 1

everyday fish & seafood ISBN 978 981 439 848 0

Healthy Family Meals ISBN 978 981 261 607 4

Ice Cream ISBN 978 981 4408 44 8

EVERYDAY MEAT & POULTRY ISBN 978 981 439 849 7

Healthy HEARTY Meals ISBN 978 981 440 806 6

Indian ISBN 978 981 261 566 4

Filipino ISBN 978 981 4408 30 1

Healthy MEALS UNDER 30 MINUTES ISBN 978 981 440 805 9

Indonesian ISBN 978 981 261 652 4

Finger Food ISBN 978 981 261 575 6 Fish ISBN 978 981 261 749 1 French ISBN 978 981 261 543 5 Gourmet Guru: Everyday Meals ISBN 978 981 4351 65 2 Gourmet Guru: Festive Cooking ISBN 978 981 4351 63 8 Gourmet Guru: Light Bites ISBN 978 981 4351 64 5 Gourmet Guru: Quick Cooking ISBN 978-981 4351 62 1

HeaRT HEALTHY SWEETS & DESSERTS ISBN 978 981 439 855 8 HeaRT HEALTHY SOUPS & STEWS ISBN 978 981 439 853 4 HeaRT HEALTHY EVERYDAY MEALS ISBN 978 981 439 852 7 HeaRT HEALTHY SNACKS ISBN 978 981 439 854 1 Hearty asian ISBN 978 981 4276 33 7 Hearty Chinese ISBN 978 981 261 540 4

Italian ISBN 978 981 261 544 2 Japanese ISBN 978 981 261 568 8 Korean ISBN 978 981 261 567 1 Lasagne & Risottos ISBN 978 981 4408 45 5 Light Meals ISBN 978 981 261 507 7 Malay Kuih ISBN 978 981 261 545 9 Malaysian ISBN 978 981 261 583 1 Meals for Two ISBN 978 981 4351 50 8

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Microwave cooking: cakes & desserts ISBN 978 981 432 824 1 microwave cooking: dinner ISBN 978 981 432 823 4 microwave cooking: rice & pasta ISBN 978 981 432 822 7 Noodles ISBN 978 981 261 602 9 Nyonya Delights ISBN 978 981 261 631 9 One-dish Meals ISBN 978 981 261 510 7 Pancakes & Waffles ISBN 978 981 4408 43 1 Pasta ISBN 978 981 261 606 7 Pasta & Risotto ISBN 978 981 4351 52 2

Pies & Quiches ISBN 978 981 4361 47 7

Stir-fries ISBN 978 981 261 504 6

Potatoes ISBN 978 981 261 603 6

Sweets & Desserts ISBN 978 981 4361 50 7

Quick ISBN 978 981 261 509 1

Tasty Asian Dishes ISBN 978 981 261 770 5

Quick & Easy ISBN 978 981 4351 51 5

Thai ISBN 978 981 261 528 2

singapore ISBN 978 981 4634 13 7

Tofu ISBN 978 981 261 748 4

Snacks ISBN 978 981 261 512 1

tofu, beans & nuts ISBN 978 981 439 847 3

Snacks & DRINKS ISBN 978 981 4302 10 4

Tossed ISBN 978 981 261 506 0

Soups ISBN 978 981 261 511 4

Ultimate Cookies ISBN 978 981 4408 47 9

Soups & Sandwiches ISBN 978 981 4361 48 4

Vietnamese ISBN 978 981 261 562 6

Spicy ISBN 978 981 4276 23 8

mini cookbooks box sets The Marshall Cavendish Cuisine mini cookbooks are now available in box sets! Each set—Sweets & Desserts, Exotic Asian, Family Meals and Everything Chinese—contains five specially selected bestselling titles encased in a unique and beautifully designed box. Great as a gift or for your personal collection!

everything chinese ISBN 978 981 4276 37 5 exotic asian ISBN 978 981 4276 35 1 family meals ISBN 978 981 4276 36 8 sweets & desserts ISBN 978 981 4276 34 4

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step-by-step cooking 120 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback S$25.00

The Step-by-Step Cooking series features classic and modern dishes from various world cuisines. Details on selected ingredients provide an insight into, and an understanding of, the intricacies and unique heritage of each cuisine. Photographs and advice on food preparation and cooking techniques accompany the stepby-step instructions, making each dish a breeze to recreate in the home kitchen.

Step-by-Step Cooking: French

Step-by-Step Cooking: Italian

Elsa Van der Nest ISBN 978 981 4361 30 9

Elsa Van der Nest ISBN 978 981 4361 31 6

Step-by-Step Cooking: Indonesian

Step-by-Step Cooking: Middle Eastern

Heinz von Holzen ISBN 978 981 4408 26 4

Hayedeh Sedghi ISBN 978 981 4408 25 7

Step-by-Step Cooking: Balinese

Step-by-Step Cooking: Chinese

Step-by-Step Cooking: Filipino

Step-by-Step Cooking: Indian

Heinz von Holzen ISBN 978 981 4276 12 2

ISBN 978 981 4328 76 0

Arlene Diego ISBN 978 981 4302 01 2

Dhershini Govin Winodan ISBN 978 981 261 798 9

Step-by-Step Cooking: Japanese

Step-by-Step Cooking: Korean

Step-by-Step Cooking: Vietnamese

Keiko Ishida ISBN 978 981 4328 75 3

Lee MinJung ISBN 978 981 261 799 6

Nguyen Thanh Diep ISBN 978 981 261 797 2

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cooking classics

120 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback S$28.88

Cooking Classics is a series of step-by-step cookbooks that showcases the best of the cuisines of Asia. Each title features 42 recipes written in an easy-to-follow format, with clear photographs to guide readers, especially those who are new to the cuisine.

Gourmand

awards winner

Cooking Classics: Thailand

Cooking Classics: Dim Sum

Forest Leong ISBN 978 981 261 330 1

Ng Lip Kah ISBN 978 981 4516 29 7

Cooking Classics: Korea

Cooking Classics: Japan

Chun Nam Won ISBN 978 981 4302 53 1

Catherina Hosoi ISBN 978 981 4351 56 0

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asian cooking Gourmand

awards winner

The Little Singapore Cookbook

The Best of Singapore Cooking

Singapore Food (New Edition)

The Little Malaysian Cookbook

Malaysian Home Cooking

Wendy Hutton 104 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4484 08 4 S$25.00

Mrs Leong Yee Soo 256 pp 278 x 204 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4561 66 2 S$35.50

Wendy Hutton 216 pp 297 x 230 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 321 9 S$42.80

Wendy Hutton 104 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 26 6 S$25.00

Lee Sook Ching 184 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4484 22 0 S$28.00

Gourmand

awards winner

Gourmand

awards winner

Chef Ismail’s Malay Heritage Cooking: The Best Kampung Recipes

Bite Size: A Collection of Traditional Malay Treats

Ismail Ahmad 84 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 59 6 S$18.50

Norzalina Nordin 84 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 795 8 S$18.50

The Little Thai Cookbook 104 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 52 5 S$25.00

Agnes de Keijzer Brackman & Cathay Brackman 184 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 784 2 S$28.00

Street Foods of Bali Heinz von Holzen 160 pp 240 x 220 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 525 1 S$45.00

Terry Tan 200 pp 255 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 442 1 S$32.00

Gourmand

Gourmand

awards winner

awards winner

The Complete Indonesian Cookbook

The Thai Table

Bali Unveiled: The Secrets of Balinese Cuisine Heinz von Holzen 192 pp 240 x 220 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 373 8 S$45.00

Myanmar: Cuisine, Culture & Customs Mohana Gill 228 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 16 7 S$32.00

From Our Table to Yours: A Collection of Filipino Heirloom Recipes & Family Memories Angelo Comsti 144pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 56 5 S$32.00

Gourmand

awards winner

Authentic Cambodian Recipes: From Mother to Daughter Sorey Long & Kanika Linden 230 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 86 3 S$32.00

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Gourmand

awards winner

Gourmand

awards winner

Cook Chinese with Chef KT: A Step-byStep Cookbook

The Art of Taste: Secrets of the Cantonese Kitchen

Donburi: Delightful Japanese Meals in a Bowl

Simply Onigiri: Fun and Creative Recipes for Japanese Rice Balls

The Asian Oven: Innovative Ways with Asian Food

Yeo Kian Tiong 120 pp 255 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 40 2 S$28.00

Chef Chan Chen Hei 136 pp 240 x 220 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 232 017 9 S$33.65

Aki Watanabe 144 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 51 0 S$28.00

Sanae Inada 152 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 17 1 S$28.00

Jo Marion Seow 180 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 432 853 1 S$28.00

A Taste of Shan

The Asian Fish Cookbook

Seafood Sensation: More than 150 of the Best of Asian Seafood Recipes

Hot off the Grill: Barbecue Recipes with an Asian Touch

Gourmand

awards winner

The Best of Asian Cooking: 300 Classic Recipes Keiko Ishida, Nguyen Thanh Diep, Heinz Von Holzen, Lee Minjung, Arlene Diego & Dhershini Govin Winodan 376 pp 230 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 987 981 4634 36 6 S$35.00

The Asian Vegetarian Cookbook Azrah Kamala Shashi 84 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 796 5 S$18.50

Page Bingham 144 pp 255 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 32 0 S$26.00

The Asian Tofu Cookbook: More than 100 Creative Recipes Betty Saw 200 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 864 1 S$29.00

Betty Saw 192 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 790 3 S$29.00

Carol Selva Rajah 328 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 232 545 7 S$38.00

Carol Selva Rajah 84 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 793 4 S$18.50

Classic Asian Rice

Classic Asian Salads

Asian One-dish Meals

Lee Geok Boi 244 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 02 9 S$32.00

Lee Geok Boi 224 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 632 6 S$32.00

Lee Geok Boi 208 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 38 1 S$32.00

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Betty Saw’s Best Noodle Recipes

Asian Retro Food: Dishes of Yesteryear

Asian Delights: All Time Favourite Recipes

Asian High Tea Favourites

Betty Saw 128 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 86 9 S$18.50

Betty Saw 176 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 589 3 S$29.00

Betty Saw 248 pp 280 x 200 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 232 210 4 S$22.50

Betty Saw 180 pp 240 x 240 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 850 4 S$28.00

A Hearty Start: Breakfasts and Brunches of Asia Zaidah Mohd Noor 84 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 794 1 S$18.50

Gourmand

awards winner

Cooking with Asian Roots Devagi Sanmugam & Christopher Tan 168 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 319 6 S$28.00

Cooking with Fruit N. Maheswari Devi 160 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 232 8 S$26.00

Tomatoes in 60 Ways

Sauces, Dips & Tips

144 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 535 0 S$19.00

Foo-Sun Lau 418 pp 150 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 561 8 S$19.95

Food of Love: Four Centuries of East-West Cuisine Wendy Hutton 208 pp 297 x 230 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 456 8 S$45.00

Pulses in 60 Ways

Soy in 60 Ways

144 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 287 8 S$19.00

144 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 356 1 S$19.00

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OTHERS

Street Foods of Turkey

Building a Perfect Meal

My Little Soho Kitchen

Kids Can Cook

Hande Bozdogan 184 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 432 862 3 S$28.00

Michelle Tchea 144 pp 255 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 57 7 S$28.00

Michelle Tchea 168 pp 255 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 62 2 S$28.00

Jernnine Pang 120 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 16 0 S$22.50

Step-by-Step Cooking for Kids: Recipes From Around the World

Naturally Speaking: Chinese Recipes and Home Remedies

Naturally Speaking: Indian Recipes and Home Remedies

Feast of Flavours: From the Iranian Kitchen

Quickies: Morning, Noon and Night

All About Beer that A Man Needs to Know

Terry Tan 184 pp 255 x 190 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 232 717 8 S$37.00

Devagi Sanmugam 184 pp 255 x 190 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 232 715 4 S$37.00

Hayedeh Sedghi 120 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 281 6 S$22.50

Denise Fletcher 168 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 849 8 S$28.00

Jan Hillesland 168 pp 240 x 220 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 232 966 0 S$38.00

104 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 41 2 S$22.50

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bakes & sweets Gourmand

awards winner

Step-by-step Cake Decorating with Cherylshuen Kok Pei Shuen 144 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 09 1 S$38.00

Gourmand

awards winner

Deco Roll Cakes!

Deco Roll Cake Party!

Cupcakes with Attitude

Junko 88 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 53 2 S$21.50

Junko 96 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 54 9 S$28.00

Benjamin Wong 168 pp 230 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 01 9 S$26.00

Cheesecake Seduction

Gourmand

awards winner

AllanBakes: Really Good Cakes

AllanBakes: Really Good Treats

AllanBakes: Really Good Cheesecakes

Allan Albert Teoh 144 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 70 8 S$32.00

Allan Albert Teoh 144 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 14 5 S$32.00

Allan Albert Teoh 136 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 12 7 S$32.00

Gourmand

awards winner

Catherine Lau 120 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 643 2 S$26.00

Gourmand

awards winner

Gourmand

awards winner

Okashi: Sweet Treats Made with Love Keiko Ishida 196 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 780 4 S$32.00

Tanoshii: Joy of Making Japanese-Style Cakes & Desserts Yamashita Masataka 144 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 04 6 S$32.00

Sarawak Layer Cakes Nor Asiah Tajul Urus 132 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 61 4 S$23.28

Just Desserts and Other Baked Treats Daniel Tay 144 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 04 7 S$28.00

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Gourmand

awards winner

Home Café: 100 Recipes for Irresistible Coffees and Delectable Desserts Aileen A. Anastacio 200 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 09 2 S$28.00

Home-made for the Holidays: Over 50 Treats to Enjoy at Home or Give as Gifts Aileen A. Anastacio & Angelo F. Comsti 160 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 22 4 S$32.00

Cookies Betty Saw 84 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 791 0 S$18.50

Cheesecakes and other Cheese Desserts Mac Woo & June Lee 160 pp 190 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 59 7 S$18.50

Gourmand

Gourmand

awards winner

awards winner

Tarts

Chocolate

Cupcakes

Bread Winners

Jimmy Chok 144 pp 190 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 58 0 S$18.50

Audrey Tan 144 pp 190 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 787 3 S$18.50

Betty Saw 152 pp 190 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 788 0 S$18.50

Don Yong 84 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 37 8 S$19.00

New World Baking: My Time in Shanghai

Pie: 80+ pies and pastry delights

Dean Brettschneider 216 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 430 282 1 S$38.00

Dean Brettschneider 224 pp 240 x 200 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 45 9 S$36.00

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healthy cooking

The Healthy Family Cookbook

Eat to Live: Healthy Asian Recipes

Taste: Healthy, Hearty Asian Recipes

Home Cooked: Modern Asian Recipes

Cecilia Tan 216 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 852 8 S$28.00

Sylvia Tan 144 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 445 2 S$28.00

Sylvia Tan 144 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 853 5 S$28.00

Sylvia Tan 160 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 785 9 S$28.00

Gourmand

awards winner

Gourmand

awards winner

Fit Not Fat

Modern Dining for Life

World Dining for Life

Healthy Dining for Life

Anna Jacob & Ng Hooi Lin 180 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 66 5 S$28.00

Daniel Green 144 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 744 6 S$32.00

Daniel Green 156 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 639 5 S$32.00

Daniel Green 144 pp 255 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 640 1 S$32.00

Fresh Ingredients Eu Hooi-Khaw 152 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 384 517 0 S$39.95

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career crossroads

a top headhunter’s strategies to success Adrian Choo 188 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 63 1, S$23.00 Are you at the crossroads of your career? Should you stay or go? And with mounting responsibilities, how can you make a successful switch? Your career is your greatest asset, says Adrian Choo, a top headhunter in an international firm and career coach to many CEOs and senior business leaders in Singapore. He has placed many successful CEOs and senior managers in top companies across Asia. In this book, Adrian shares the insights on interview strategies and career progression gathered from successful business leaders across the globe. He distills the essence of his findings into a set of simple career strategies that you can follow. Learn how to approach this challenge and successfully navigate opportunities to achieve success and fulfillment in your career.

leadership conversations

20 top head honchos share the secrets of their success ronald tay 320 pp, 215 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 50 1, S$23.00 Twenty business leaders share how to achieve success at work and life. Drawn from diverse industries and fields of expertise, each interviewee shares his or her personal journey, including the challenges and setbacks faced, and how to overcome them. Includes interviews with Jonathan Asherson (Rolls Royce), Phyllis Cheung (McDonald’s), Matthew Lang (Sony Mobile), Rod Leaver (Lend Lease), Tan Chuan Jin (politician), Alan Chan (Singapore Press Holdings) and Arnoud De Meyer (Singapore Management University). Ronald Tay is Executive Director, Head of Talent (Asia ex Japan) at Nomura, overseeing developmental initiatives within the bank such as talent management, leadership, diversity and inclusion. He was previously Executive Director at the UBS Business University, overseeing talent and leadership development in the Asia Pacific region.

career conversations

20 leading professionals share the secrets to their success ronald tay 328 pp, 215 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 66 0, S$23.00 Very few of us actually plan our careers although we will spend around twothirds of our adult life at work; how that time is spent goes a long way towards determining your quality of life. In this inspirational collection of 20 interviews with some of Singapore’s leading professionals, author Ronald Tay distills their lessons and insights into a power-packed guide to achieving success in work and life. Coming from diverse industries and fields of expertise, each interviewee reveals his or her journey from the tentative first steps, to the setbacks and difficulties, to finally tasting the fruits of their choices and hard work. Discover their secrets to laying the foundations for a successful career!

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100 great team effectiveness ideas Peter Shaw 256 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 37 2, S$18.60 Most of us work in teams at work. This book provides prompts to enable teams to thrive and be effective. The ideas offer a range of suggestions to help you be both an effective team leader and member. The book is a practical tool for managers and leaders at any level, in any organisation, in any country. Dr Peter Shaw has held Board posts covering finance, personnel, policy, communications and delivery. He worked in five UK Government Departments (Treasury, Education, Employment, Environment and Transport). He delivered major national changes such as radically different pay arrangements for teachers, a huge expansion in nursery education, and employment initiatives which helped bring unemployment below a million. Dr Shaw is a Visiting Professor at Newcastle University Business School and has written over 20 books. By the Same Author: 100 Great Personal Impact Ideas and 100 Great Coaching Ideas, see page 41; Thriving in Your Work, See page 46

amazing africa a corporate journey

MD Ramesh and Ranveer Chauhan 180 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 07 6, S$18.60 Written by two experts who have lived and worked in Africa for two decades, Amazing Africa: A Corporate Journey is a collection of 25 colourful tales and anecdotes of their enriching time spent on the continent. Today, Africa is a serious investment destination where billion dollar deals take place on a daily basis, with strong interest from governments and the private sectors alike. Amazing Africa not only contributes to a better appreciation of the business opportunities that Africa offers, but it also provides a window into the social, cultural and environmental conditions of one of the world’s most exotic and least-understood continents.

digital bank

strategies to succeed as a digital bank chris skinner 300pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 46 4, S$42.00 Digital Bank tracks the innovations in banking and how the mobile internet is changing the dynamics of consumer and corporate relationships with their banks. The implication is that banks must become digitised; that is a challenge as becoming a Digital Bank demands new services focused upon 21st-century technologies. It not only includes extensive guidance and background on the digital revolution in banking, but also in-depth analysis of the activities of incumbent banks, such as Barclays in the UK and mBank in Poland, as well as new start-ups, such as Simple and Moven in the USA. The author Chris Skinner is chair of the European networking forum The Financial Services Club, and is best known as an independent commentator on the financial markets through the Finanser (www.thefinanser.com).

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The big money Books series 210 x 140 mm, paperback with flaps

Have big dreams? For that, you need big money, and the answer to that is right here in The Big Money Books series. The books in the series enlighten you on different ways to generate funds, be it through personal investing, real estate or venture capital. Become your own Big Boss — pick up a book and see the Big Money rolling in! Kaiwen Leong is an economist, entrepreneur, lecturer and academic. A graduate of Princeton University, he is currently Assistant Professor of Economics at Nanyang Technological University. He further consults for many private sector organisations. WENYOU TAN created and managed a S$250 million fund investing in Singapore-based start-ups and SME enterprises with the Ministry of Trade and Industry. He currently organises corporate training seminars by inviting top executives from MNCs, and conducting seminars on Venture Capital and Career Development both in Singapore and abroad. EDWIN LIM has more than 23 years of international experience in the banking industry and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. He has held COO positions with top European and Asian banks, including OCBC Bank (China) Ltd., Credit Agricole (China), Calyon (Taiwan) and has worked in other international institutions. EDWARD CHOI has diverse financial and legal experiences in developed and emerging markets, including the corporate and securities group of Reed Smith LLP (New York, US) Gávea Consulting LLC (Washington, US), the global macro hedge fund of Gávea Investimento (Brazil) as well as the early stage venture capital fund and consulting business of Venture Partners do Brasil (Brazil). ELAINE LEONG graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor’s degree in Politics. She is currently working in the Investments division of a sovereign wealth fund and also has professional experience in a top multinational bank.

international reits

how to invest overseas and build an international portfolio Kaiwen Leong, Wenyou Tan and Elaine Leong 244 pp, ISBN 978 981 4561 32 7, S$26.00

Dream of buying an apartment or landed property? What about a luxury shopping mall, office block or five-star hotel? Such dreams are completely possible with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs derive income from top-notch properties around the world across various industries so buying into a REIT makes you an indirect landlord of their properties. If the REIT soars, you soar — and to sweeten the deal, most REITs enjoy tax-free income. But to invest, you’ve got to know which REIT to pick. This book will equip you with the tools to evaluate a REIT and simultaneously guide you through the major global markets. To seal the deal, the book will also reveal true stories from the investing world, so you can learn from the best and avoid the pitfalls.

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personal investing

how to invest your money for consistent returns Edwin Lim, kaiwen leong & Edward Choi 172 pp, ISBN 978 981 4561 01 3 S$26.00

Investing is all about asking the right questions. Everyone asks: how do I invest like the top investors? But a better question is: how do I invest like the top banks? These are two very different questions that yield two very different results. And by results, we mean money. Mapping your salary progression? Planning your retirement? Wanting to combat inflation? Personal Investing includes C-level banker Edwin Lim’s inside look into the trading strategies of top banks and how he and his C-level colleagues applied those strategies to their own investment portfolios. You too can invest like the top banks, enjoy consistent long-term returns on your investment and become the ultimate investor.

venture capital

how to raise funds for your business

Kaiwen Leong, Wenyou Tan & Elaine Leong 292 pp, ISBN 978 981 4561 00 6, S$32.00 Everyone wants to become like Mark Zuckerberg. Put in a sweet business proposal, get a venture capital fund to breathe life into it, and then start rolling in the billions. The only problem is that less than one per cent will become ‘Zuckers’ while the rest remain ‘Suckers’. How do you avoid making the mistakes made by the 99 per cent that have failed? Is there hope for a beginner? What are some secret tips and tricks to make it to the top? Apart from showing you how to succeed, this book will also reveal true stories of how entrepreneurs have failed. Follow the correct strategies and avoid the pitfalls. The book delves straight to the point and brings you into the mindset of a successful venture capitalist, while shaping your experience with notes from real industry insiders.

personal finance & investment own your financial freedom money, women, marriage and divorce

andrea kennedy 384pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4484 00 8, S$27.99 It is never too early to get a financial reality check to ensure long-term financial security. Own Your Financial Freedom will inform women of important financial constructs prior to marriage and educate women on the ‘what-if’ of a divorce proceeding and post-divorce money management. By making effective money decisions at every stage of your life, if a divorce is ever inevitable, you will feel far more in control and aware of what you are entitled to. Andrea Kennedy is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and principal of investment consultancy Wiser Wealth. From understanding entitlements, coming to a settlement and planning long-term investments, this book is an essential guide to achieving financial freedom.

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islamic finance (2nd edition) why it makes sense (for you) daud vicary abdullah & keon chee 344 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 22 6, S$27.00 In this second edition, the authors discuss three new topics: Microfinance, the Ethical Company and Wealth Succession. As in the best selling first edition, published in 2010, this volume explains and updates how conventional financial products work — from mortgages and lease to trade finance and insurance — before delving into their Islamic versions. Islamic Finance: Why It Makes Sense (For You) will help you make sense of Islamic finance on a broader scale. Daud Vicary Abdullah transformed the Islamic banking window into a full-fledged Islamic banking subsidiary at Hong Leong Islamic Bank in Malaysia and helms INCEIF, the global university for Islamic finance set up by Bank Negara Malaysia. Keon Chee is a senior executive in Singapore, where he oversees the wills, trusts and corporate services businesses in his firm.

real estate realities

accommodating the investment needs of today’s society Ku Swee Yong 188 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 39 6, S$23.90 Real Estate Riches and Building Your Real Estate Riches hit the bestseller list in major bookstores as well as The Sunday Times chart for months when they were first published in 2011 and 2013. In this new book, Ku Swee Yong now offers an updated guide to help investors maximise their investment returns. It addresses current issues on public housing and private properties, mixed developments, luxury estates and legacy planning. The book also provides additional investment tips based on Singapore’s Master Plan 2014, and guidance on overseas properties. Ku Swee Yong is CEO of Century 21 Singapore Holdings and CEO of International Property Advisor.

building wealth through reits (expanded edition) bobby jayaraman 240 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 58 7, S$22.00 In this expanded edition, the author discusses the attractiveness of REITs in a normalising interest rate environment. Building Wealth Through REITs simplifies REIT investing without sacrificing depth of knowledge, and discusses common perceptions about REITs and why many of them don’t hold up to scrutiny. It provides practical guidance on building a strong and high performing REIT portfolio. In-depth interviews with CEOs of six major S-REITs will further your knowledge of various REITs, help you master the fundamentals of REITs and deepen your understanding of this asset class. Bobby Jayaraman is founder of Frunze Investments, a private investment firm, and sits on the board of Second Chance Properties Ltd. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and has worked at Standard Chartered Bank, McKinsey & Company and AT Kearney.

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economics/global thinking

Doing Business in Thailand: The Essential Guide to Commerce for Foreigners

The Future of Business in Emerging Markets: Growth Strategies for Growth Markets

176 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 06 8 S$23.00

Nenad Pacek 272 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 31 3 S$40.00

The World Is Curved

Granularity: Smart Choices to Grow Your Business in Good Times and Bad

David M Smick 352 pp 198 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 046 209 977 4 S$25.00

Martin Veitch 256 pp 234 x 150mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 099065 1 S$32.00

Invisible Gold in Asia David Llewelyn 320 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 890 0 S$30.00

Basic Instincts: Human Nature and the New Economics Pete Lunn 304 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09963 7 S$22.99

Red Wired: China’s Internet Revolution Sherman So & J.Christopher Westland 256 pp 234 x 156mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09967 5 S$38.00

Cool It!—The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming Bjørn Lomborg 368 pp 234 x 156mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09926 2 S$32.00

Succeed in Business with China: Insights from the 40-Year Immersion of a Mitsui Executive in China Shigeru Endo with Colin Cheong 228 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 12 1 S$24.00

Crossroads Peter Nolan 304 pp 232 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 046 209 972 9 S$32.50

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brett king

Brett King is an acknowledged technology futurist and expert on wealth management, customer experience and retail channel distribution strategy. He is CEO of Movenbank, the world’s first mobile bank which he founded in 2011, and strategic advisor to the financial services sector. He also runs UserStrategy, a boutique consultancy focused on improving customer interaction for leading financial services, companies and businesses. In 2012 he was named “Bank Technology News Innovator of the Year” by American Banker. He hosts a radio show called “Breaking Banks” on VoiceAmerica and is a guest blogger with Huffington Post.

augmented

living life in the fast lane brett king 300 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 03 8, S$46.00 With new technologies like Google Glass, smart watches, fitness and health monitors, and next generation smart-phone technologies, the consumer has more access to information, connectivity and the collective wisdom of humanity than ever before. These new wearable technologies will augment our lifestyle, awareness and connections. For consumers, new skill sets and professions will emerge; even the way we perceive ourselves will likely fundamentally change. Businesses will do more than just push data or marketing messages at consumers, or enable new digital channels, or the much-hyped challenge of ‘Big Data’ and the cloud. For consumers and businesses alike, this new world will be about what data is most important, relevant and timely, and how all that content will be prioritised and filtered. With contributions by world class experts in the tech space — JP Rangaswami, Alex Lightman and Andy Lark.

also available bank 3.0

why banking is no longer somewhere you go, but something you do brett king 400 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 12 0 S$46.00

branch today, gone tomorrow the case for the death of branch banking brett king US$12 / S$15.50 ISBN e978 981 4351 93 5 *e-book only, Print on demand available

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Richard maun

Richard Maun is an international career turnaround specialist, lively conference speaker and engaging workshop facilitator. He combines Transactional Analysis in organisational settings with lean thinking, practical operational experience and his own unique career management models. His executive coaching work has been described as ‘powerful’ and ‘genuinely transformative’, and his books have been translated across the world.

riding the rocket

how to manage your modern career Richard Maun 240 pp, 216 x 138 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 28 8, S$30.50 Riding the Rocket means managing your Modern Career. This is the only book in this genre that uses the unique concept of a Modern Career to guide people. It’s a practical ‘how to’ book, giving people the tools and motivation to create opportunities for themselves. People need to self-manage their career in order to keep working and this book is here to enable them to do so. Like rockets, careers can be unpredictable, require fine-tuning, need maintenance and above all need someone to control their direction and speed. We have to be proactive, resilient and adaptable and manage our career so that it works for us and gives us the working life that we want.

also available bouncing back

how to get going again after a career setback Richard Maun 218 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 10 6 S$30.50

job hunting 3.0

secrets and skills to sell yourself effectively in the modern age Richard Maun 320 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 11 8 S$23.95

how to keep your job brilliant ways to increase performance, stay employed and keep the money rolling in Richard Maun 184 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 28 3 S$30.50

leave the bastards behind

an insider’s guide to working for yourself Richard Maun 212 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 4620 9899 9 S$23.00

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shirley taylor

Shirley Taylor is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) providing business presentations, training and development in Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States. The author of 12 business books on communication skills, Shirley has established herself as an authority on business writing skills, including the bestseller Model Business Letters, Emails and Other Business Documents seventh edition. Shirley is a high-energy, high-content speaker and trainer specialising in communication, email and business writing skills. Shirley was President of Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (2011–12) and Treasurer of the Global Speakers Federation (2013–14). Learn more about Shirley at www.shirleytaylor.com and www.sttstraining.com.

success 365

365 great ideas for personal development and achieving greater success Compiled and edited by Shirley Taylor 528 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4361 55 2, S$28.00 Success 365 contains an idea a day, one for each day of the year, that will give you all the tools and strategies you need to become more effective and successful. Compiled and edited by popular speaker, trainer and author, Shirley Taylor, Success 365 contains contributions from nine leading experts. You will find lots of useful advice from email to networking, from decision making to networking, from confidence to negotiating, from productivity to business etiquette, and much more. All the tips in Success 365 are explained clearly with practical examples and advice you can apply immediately to help with your own work and career.

88 essential secrets

for achieving greater success at work Compiled and edited by Shirley Taylor 352 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 40 9, S$23.40 88 Essential Secrets is packed with many great ideas and insights to help you succeed at work, and written by experts who research, speak and train on all aspects of personal and career development. How can I become an even greater leader? How can I further build my brand and my business? How can I speak with more confidence and credibility? How can I increase my focus on my goals? How can I build even stronger relationships? How can I deliver a pitch that really packs a punch? You’ll find answers to all these questions and many more inside this book — from mastering influential networking to writing effective emails, from increasing productivity to improving your professional image, and from improving decision making and creative thinking to increasing success with social media.

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STTS Success Skills Series Helmed by Shirley Taylor 215 x 140 mm, paperback S$18.65 The STTS Success Skills Series is written for anyone keen on getting a headstart in their career. The books in the series contain practical and essential advice, and are written in a clear, engaging style by experienced and successful trainers. Helmed by Shirley Taylor, whose books have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, the authors show you just how easy it is to develop winning ways at work and in your personal life.

communication: your key to success shirley taylor & alison lester ISBN 978 981 261 675 3, 208 pp

present for success alison lester ISBN 978 981 261 674 6, 176pp

e-mail etiquette

professional image: your roadmap to success

shirley taylor ISBN 978 981 261 673 9, 200 pp

pang li Kin ISBN 978 981 4276 28 3, 200 pp

effective networking

think smart, work smarter

sharon connolly ISBN 978 981 4398 08 4, 200pp

tremaine du preez ISBN 978 981 4302 67 8, 212 pp

maximise your memory power

win-win negotiations

nishant kasibhatla ISBN 978 981 4276 00 9, 200 pp

powerful people skills heather hansen ISBN 978 981 261 854 2, 196 pp

david goldwich ISBN 978 981 4276 61 0, 200 pp

working in a virtual world nicole stinton ISBN 978 981 4398 43 5, 184pp

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Business solutions Extent varies, 177 x 110 mm, paperback S$15.00

The Business Solutions Series is a collection of handy, pocket-sized books that provide essential business tips for the reader. The series covers a broad range of topics, from surviving office politics to enhancing your selling skills, that will improve your chances of success at work.

brilliant communication Patrick Forsyth ISBN 978 981 435 101 0

effective decision making Jeremy Kourdi ISBN 978 981 435 100 3

essential time management Brett Hilder ISBN 978 981 435 107 2

FAQs marketing

managing in the discomfort zone Patrick Forsyth ISBN 978 981 4382 36 6

my boss is a bastard RICHARD MAUN ISBN 978 981 438 235 9

new job survival kit FRANCES KAY ISBN 978 981 438 234 2

PHILIP KOTLER

simply a great manager

ISBN 978 981 438 232 8

Mike Hoyle & Peter Newman

great negotiating skills

ISBN 978 981 435 109 6

Bob Etherington

surviving office politics

ISBN 978 981 435 108 9

Patrick Forsyth

great selling skills Bob Etherington ISBN 978 981 435 103 4

how to make a difference TIM DRAKE ISBN 978 981 438 228 1

manage your boss Patrick Forsyth ISBN 978 981 435 105 8

ISBN 978 981 435 106 5

the new rules of entrepreneurship Rob Yeung ISBN 978 981 435 102 7

the new rules of EQ ROB YEUNG ISBN 978 981 438 230 4

the new rules of jobhunting Rob Yeung ISBN 978 981 435 104 1

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the new rules of networking Rob Yeung ISBN 978 981 438 231 1

why entrepreneurs should eat bananas SIMON TUPMAN ISBN 978 981 438 237 3

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100 great ideas 198 x 130 mm, paperback S$18.60

The best sales ideas, from the best companies, in one book! This series is designed to be a stimulating and fast read for anyone looking for inspiration and new ideas. The 100 Great Ideas series is a series of mass business books published by Marshall Cavendish, designed to appeal to a very broad audience.

100 great branding ideas

100 great marketing ideas

Sarah McCartney ISBN 978 981 435 121 8, 224 pp

jim blythe ISBN 978 046 209 942 2, 208 pp

100 great business ideas

100 great personal impact ideas

jeremy kourdi ISBN 978 046 209 960 6, 240 pp

100 great business leaders JONATHAN GIFFORD ISBN 978 981 4408 09 7, 224 pp

100 great coaching ideas Peter shaw ISBN 978 981 4516 05 1, 240 pp

100 great copywriting ideas andy maslen ISBN 978 046 209 973 6, 224 pp

100 great cost-cutting ideas

PETER SHAW ISBN 978 981 4398 63 3, 224 pp

100 great PR ideas jim blythe ISBN 978 046 209 949 1, 208 pp

100 great presentation ideas patrick forsyth ISBN 978 981 427 691 7, 240 pp

100 great sales ideas patrick forsyth ISBN 978 046 209 961 3, 224 pp

anne hawkins ISBN 978 981 427 692 4, 264 pp

100 great team effectiveness ideas

100 great innovation ideas

Peter Shaw ISBN 978 981 4561 37 2, 256pp

Howard Wright ISBN 978 981 435 122 5, 224 pp

100 great leadership ideas

100 great time management ideas

jonathan gifford ISBN 978 981 427 690 0, 256 pp

patrick forsyth ISBN 978 046 209 943 9, 224 pp

100 more great leadership ideas JONATHAN GIFFORD ISBN 978 981 4408 08 0, 224 pp

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BOB etherington

Bob Etherington has been developing his reputation for sales success since the 1970s, in a career that has spanned many key global markets. Today, he leads sales and negotiation programmes for international, high-profile clients and is in demand as an inspiring and charismatic speaker at business conferences around the world.

Presentation Skills for Quivering Wrecks Bob Etherington 160 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 190 487 980 0

S$24.50

Cold Calling for Chickens

Negotiating Skills for Virgins

Bob Etherington 160 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 190 487 981 7 S$21.50

Bob Etherington 160 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 190 573 644 7 S$23.99

John Simmons

John Simmons is a consultant and thinker on communications and brands. He was formerly director of Interbrand, the world’s largest branding consultancy.

Innocent: The Inside Story of Innocent Told From the Outside

Room 121: A Masterclass in Writing and Communication in Business

Dark Angels: Writers Trilogy Book 3: How Writing Releases Creativity at Work

John Simmons 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 28 7 S$23.99

John Simmons & Jamie Jauncey 224 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 59 3 S$30.50

John Simmons 256 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 1 90487 903 9 S$30.50

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Andy maslen

Andy Maslen is one of Europe’s leading copywriters and the author of three bestselling titles on this subject. He has worked in the business communications industry for 25 years and is highly sought after as a trainer and consultant.

Write to Sell Andy Maslen 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 4620 9975 0 S$25.99

Write Copy, Make Money

The Copywriting Sourcebook

Andy Maslen 224 pp 210 x 173 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 58 6 S$34.50

Andy Maslen 224 pp 210 x 173 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 4620 9974 3 S$35.95

branding brand zero

the complete branding guide for start-ups Jacky Tai ISBN e978 981 4408 34 9, S$23.00 If you are thinking of starting up a business — whether online, in a pushcart or a small café — you need to look into your branding. According to branding expert Jacky Tai, you should start your branding exercise as early as possible. Brand Zero distils the author’s wealth of experience in grappling with branding strategies in the real world into a practical and easy-to-understand guide for anyone. Jacky Tai is a Principal Consultant with StrategiCom Singapore. Prior to that, he headed the marketing department of several start-ups in the US and Singapore before becoming branding manager at IE Singapore in 2004, where he developed breaking brand training programmes attended by over 2,000 companies from start-ups to multi-nationals. *E-book only, Print on demand available by the same author: Killer Differentiators: 13 strategies to grow your brand; b2b: 10 rules to transform your business into a brand; Get a Name: 10 rules to create a great brand name, see page 47

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management

Why Not? The Story of a Retail Maverick and Courts

S.T.R.I.P.T.E.A.S.E: The Art of Corporate Warfare

Getting the Balance Right: Leading and Managing Well

Terry O’Connor 200 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 72 2 S$25.00

Mukul Deva 192 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 50 3 S$25.00

Peter Shaw 224 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 19 9 S$30.50

The Terrible Leader

Fundamentals of Human Capital Management for Asian Global Companies

Contract Smart

Dan White 224 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 10 4 S$30.50

No Fear: Business Leadership in the Age of Digital Cowboys Pekka Viljakainen 320 pp 216 x 138 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 4346 66 5 S$36.00

Reiji Ohtaki, Hiroyoshi Umezu & Masakazu Sugiura 192 pp, 229 x 152 mm, pbk ISBN 978 981 4302 87 6 S$37.00

Tan Soon Meng 320 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 884 9 S$28.00

Risk Happens! Managing Risk and Avoiding Failure in Business Projects

The Diary: 100 Days and Lessons in Managing Your Business Communications

Mike Clayton 192 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 30 2 S$30.50

Simon Maier 256 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 08 8 S$34.50

Real Leaders: Championing Culture, Sustaining Performance Excellence Lily Cheng & Peter Cheng 216 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 01 5 S$23.30

The First-time Manager In Asia BH Tan 240 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 50 0 S$22.00

You’re Next! How One Company Changed The Way We Shopped

Blah, Blah, Blah: What To Do When Words Don’t Work

Terry Green 240 pp 234 x 156 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4302 616 S$38.00

Dan Roam 360 pp 203 x 203 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4382 05 2 S$37.00

Growing Talent

Blindsided: Is Our Irrational Behaviour Actually Rational

Edited by Herve Borensztejn 400 pp 243 x 156 mm, cased ISBN 978 046 209 988 0 S$46.00

Jonathan Gifford 256 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 29 4 S$34.50

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Why Work is Weird J Connor & L Sears 192 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 804 7 S$28.00

History Lessons: What Business and Managers Can Learn From the Movers and Shakers of History Jonathan Gifford 288 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 274 S$23.95

Always Change a Winning Team: Why reinvention and change are the prerequisites for business success Peter Robertson 224 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 9542 829 9X S$42.00

Anything But Ordinary: A Crash Course in Lateral Thinking Anja Forster & Peter Kreuz 286 pp 234 x 156 mm, cased ISBN 978 0 462 09971 2 S$40.00

E-Government in Asia: Enabling Public Service Innovation in the 21st Century

The Global You: Ten Strategies to Operate As an International Business Player

James SL Yong 520 pp 227 x 152 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 023 2 S$38.00

Susan Bloch & Philip Whiteley 192 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 609 S$34.50

Winning the Talent War: The 8 Essentials Kerry Larkan 248 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 576 3 S$24.00

career/Entrepreneurship

The Story of Harry’s

Setting the Table

Under Pressure

The 100

Mohan Mulani 180 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 42 9 S$25.00

Danny Meyer 336 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 046 209 925 5 S$25.00

Denis Sartain & Maria Katsarou 176 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 63 0 S$23.95

Simon Maier & Jeremy Kourdi 336 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 55 5 S$23.95

Embedded: Intel in China Tan Wee Theng 164 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 655 5 S$26.00

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The Small Print of Success: The Little Details that will Make a Big Difference to Your Career David Thompson 208 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 40 8 S$23.95

Career Helium: How to Float Past Others in Your Quest to Reach the Top David Thompson 192 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 0990 02 S$23.95

Sharkonomics: How to Attack Market Leaders Stefan Engeseth 176 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 434 634 4 S$24.50

Young Entrepreneur World: How 25 TeenTrepreneurs Succeeded and Left World Leaders Scratching Their Heads Sabirul Islam (Editor) 224 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 09 5 S$23.95

Cool Ca$h: Make Money from Your Hobby Job

Finding Merlin: Handbook for the Human Development Journey

“Cashier Number 3, please!”: Creating Fairer, Faster Service

Jörg Dietzel & Ivan Ho 324 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 15 1 S$23.00

Kate Cowie 240 pp 234 x 156 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 4302 74 6 S$42.50

Terry Green 240 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 13 2 S$23.95

Evil Plans: Escape The Rat Race and Start Doing Something You Love

Start Your Dream Business: Secrets of Successful and Happy Entrepreneurs

Thriving in Your Work: How to be Motivated and Do Well in Challenging Times

The World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to a Successful Entrepreneurial Life

Hugh MacLeod 192 pp 216 x 138 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 4351 27 0 S$30.50

Sarah Wade & Carol Ann Rice 240 pp 210 x 168 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 13 4 S$30.50

Peter Shaw 192 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 50 4 S$24.00

Sabirul Islam 120 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09952 1 S$21.50

Find Your Dream Job Sarah Wade & Carole Ann Rice 240 pp 216 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 190 573 647 8 S$32.00

I Need More Time! Finding Time When You Think You’ve Got None Brett Hilder 184 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 363 9 S$18.00

Office Politics: The New Rules Rob Yeung 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09930 9 S$18.69

Smart to Wise: The Seven Pillars for True Success Mike Clayton 144 pp 198 x 129 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 4361 42 2 S$23.50

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Corporate Confidential: 50 Secrets Your Company Donesn’t Want You to Know and What to Do About It Cynthia Shapiro 224 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 1 905736 37 9 S$33.99

Detox Your Career: 10 Steps to Revitalizing Your Job and Career Patrick Forsyth 224 pp 216 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 1 904879 51 9 S$26.00

sales/marketing

Killer Differentiators: 13 Strategies to Grow Your Brand

B2B: 10 Rules to Transform Your Business Into A Brand

Get a Name!: 10 Rules to Create a Great Brand Name

Jackie Tai & Wilson Chew 344 pp 227 x 152 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 261 570 1 S$35.00

Jacky Tai & Wilson Chew 356 pp 227 x 152 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 4328 32 6 S$35.00

Jacky Tai 312 pp 227 x 152 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 261 846 7 S$35.00

Brand Singapore

Brand America

Koh Buck Song 256 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 15 9 S$28.00

Simon Anholt & Jeremy Hildreth 200 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 1 905 7365 60 S$24.50

Brand It Like Beckham: The Story of How Brand Beckham was Built

Great Asian Brands: Tiger Beer—Distinctly Asia, Unmistakably World Class

Make Your Website Sell: The Ultimate Guide to Increase Your Online Profits Jed Wylie 292 pp 210 x 173 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 351 S$34.50

Andy Milligan 224 pp 198 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 93 1 S$24.50

Jacky Tai 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 0990 19 S$25.00

Presentation Magic!: Achieving Outstanding Business Presentations Using the Rules of Magic Nick Fitzherbert 224 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 31 9 S$30.50

Inside Her Pretty Little Head Jane Cunningham & Philippa Roberts 256 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 23 6 S$30.50

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Sidestep & Twist: How to Create Hit Products and Services that People Will Queue Up to Buy

The Attack of the Unexpected: A Guide to Surprises and Uncertainty

James Gardner 256 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 435 110 2 S$35.00

Magnus Lindkvist 176 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 593 S$30.50

Agents and Dealers: Love of Customers is the Root of All Evil

Lost Logo: Do To Marketers As They Would Do To You

Stephen Brown 400 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09916 3 S$25.99

Stephen Brown 400 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09917 0 S$23.95

The Puma Story Rolf-Herbert Peters 240 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 046 209 982 8 S$23.95

Create, Connect, Convince: Fundamentals of Advertising, Branding and Communication Jörg Dietzel 208 pp 229 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 626 5 S$24.99

The eBay Phenomenon: How one Brand Taught Millions of Strangers to Trust One Another Elen Lewis 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 1 905736 10 2 S$23.99

Online Marketing in 7 Days Sarah McCartney 160 pp 210 x 170 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 19 7 S$23.50

smart thinking

An Idea a Day…365 Great Business Ideas For Each Day Of The Year 544 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 64 7 S$ 28.00

More Great Ideas A Day: 365 More Business Ideas for Each Day of the Year 624 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 38 7 S$28.00

Excellence: Advice for Achieving Your Personal Best Edited by J Pincott 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 190 4879 89 3 S$20.99

Thinking Backwards Rob van Haastrecht & Martin Scheepbouwer 176 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 25 0 S$23.95

A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future Daniel H Pink 288 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 190 573 654 6 S$25.99

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F.C.U.K Your Way to Success: The Art of Maximising Results with Minimum Effort Mukul Deva 176 pp 216 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 24 0 S$19.60

Think, Speak, Win: Discover the Art of Debate Gaurav Keerthi 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 84 5 S$14.50

The Simple Way: A Personal Evolution Handbook Simon Tyler 184 pp 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 175 S$23.95

8 Windows 2 Creative Thinking Dr. Larry R. Williams 136 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 232 368 2 S$14.90

Seven Keys to Imagination

The World Book of Happiness

Piero Morosini 256 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 89 4 S$29.99

Edited by Leo Bormans 352 pp 250 x 195 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 32 0 S$46.00

Everything We Know Is Wrong! Magnus Lindkvist 176 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 05 0 S$23.95

How to Get Your Ideas Adopted (and Change the World) Anne Miller 224 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09929 3 S$17.80

Play Your Brain Anette Prehn & Kjeld Fredens 240 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 58 6 S$32.50

Reinventing Yourself: Overcome Your Anxiety and Fear When Faced with Life’s Problems and Challenges Mario Alonso Puig 176 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 29 0 S$24.50

The Ape in the Corner Office: How to Make Friends, Win Fights, and Work Smarter by Understanding Human Nature Richard Conniff 352 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 1 904879 98 5 S$33.99

A Matter of Choice

Inspire!

Dena Michelli & Julie Simpson 192 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 07 4 S$30.50

Simon Maier 272 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 62 3 S$34.50

The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures Dan Roam 288 pp 178 x 178 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 24 3 S$23.95

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finance

Your Money Your Investments Ben Fok 136 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 37 1 S$14.90

Make Your Money Work for You (3rd edition) Keon Chee & Ben Fok 272 pp 140 x 215 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 61 6 S$26.00

Transforming Debts into Cash Flow Lawrence Lee & Daniel Chandranayagam 96 pp 227 x 152mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 541 0 S$12.45

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sayang singapura

re-imagining singapore’s past and present

Lee Xin Li 108 pp, 255 x 195 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4561 07 5, S$28.00 Cherished memories of Singapore’s iconic past are immortalised in these Hergé-style drawings. Illustrations include the short-lived tramway system in the early 1900s, the historic Adelphi Hotel, the old Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and the Tanglin Barracks, all lovingly depicted in beautiful and imaginative detail.

lion city adventures

explore singapore, learn cool stuff and solve mini-mysteries DOn bosco 80 pp, 176 x 230 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 34 2, S$17.00 A travel guide for young ones aged from 8 to 11 that makes learning fun. Readers go on an adventure to explore places while solving a series of mysteries along the way. This interactive book also encourages readers to keep a journal and make simple sketches.

the singapore house 1819–1942 (Facsimile edition)

Lee Kip Lin 232 pp, 290 x 210 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4634 01 4, S$46.70 The Singapore House is a comprehensive study of the various domestic architectural styles that thrived in Singapore from 1819 until the outbreak of the Pacific War — from English, Georgian, Victorian, Eclectic, Edwardian, Baroque, Arts and Crafts and Modern International to the home-grown Coarsened Classical. Beautifully illustrated, The Singapore House marks a major attempt to document a rich and beautiful architectural legacy. The over 400 illustrations include rare historical materials, remarkable photographs and fascinating architectural drawings.

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images of...

Extent varies, 190 x 190 mm, paperback with postcards

images of singapore (3rd edition) Photographs by Bernard Go 176 pp, S$28.00 ISBN 978 981 4516 59 4 The third edition of this popular pictorial book has been updated with almost 50 per cent new photographs. Additional content on recent attractions include the River Safari, the SEA Aquarium, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the Adventure Cove theme park on Sentosa.

images of gardens by the bay (2nd edition) Photographs by Bernard Go 176pp, S$27.50 ISBN 978 981 4634 02 1 Stunning photographs of Gardens by the Bay illustrate the many moods and character of Singapore’s newest leisure destination, by day and by night. They include lush landscaped panoramas, close-ups of local flora as well as dramatic structures with specialised integrated lighting effects.

images of penang (2nd edition) Alvin Loh 160 pp, S$25.00 ISBN 978 981 4561 34 1 This fully updated second edition captures all the latest highlights: a stunning new bridge linking Penang to the mainland, the weekend market on historic Beach Street, hip and happening cafes, and most eye-catching of all: the beautiful street murals that greet the visitor at the most unexpected corners. Images of Penang presents a panoramic look of the island, its people and their lifestyles.

images of indonesia Photographs by Heinz von Holzen 144 pp, S$25.00 ISBN 978 981 4516 08 2 An archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia boasts amazing natural beauty with volcanoes, waterfalls and many other natural features. Images of Indonesia captures the best of the country’s stunning scenery, the people and their culture.

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images of bali Photographs by Heinz von Holzen 144 pp, S$25.00 ISBN 978 981 4516 07 5 The Indonesian island of Bali is known for its unique blend of Hinduism and ancient mysticism. Discover in pictures, Bali’s beautiful beaches, rugged mountains and also its highly developed arts and culture which include dance, sculpture, painting, music and handicrafts.

images of bangkok Photographs by philippe baron 160 pp, S$25.00 ISBN 978 981 4408 58 5 Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok is a fascinating destination where contemporary lifestyles co-exist with traditional cultural influences and values. Images of Bangkok is filled with stunning photographs of the city’s vibrant culture, cuisine, architecture, nature, food and the arts.

other available titles in this series

Images of Kuala Lumpur

Images of Mauritius

Images of Singapore (Chinese edition)

160 pp, S$25.00 ISBN 978 981 4361 14 9

144 pp, S$25.00 ISBN 978 981 4408 50 9

176 pp, S$25.00 ISBN 978 981 4561 11 2

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scenes of...

96pp, 190 x 190 mm, paperback with flaps S$28.00 A series of watercolour albums that offer a visual tour of the country’s culture and heritage.

scenes of thailand a watercolour album

Edric Hsu ISBN 978 981 4561 06 8 Artist Edric Hsu captures in vibrant colour the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Bangkok’s modern skyscrapers, Thailand’s unique floating markets as well as popular weekend haunts such as Chatuchak, and Muay Thai boxing, colourful Tuk-tuk taxis, Bejarong porcelain, Thai silk and other craft. This is a veritable A-to-Z gallery of all things Thai.

scenes of malaysia a watercolour album

Peter Loo and Pua Meng Chin ISBN 978 981 4516 51 8 Come see Malaysia in a new light! With loving detail, Malaysians Peter Loo and Pua Meng Chin capture aspects of life in their country: iconic buildings such as the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the E&O Hotel in Penang, the shophouses of the World Heritage cities of Georgetown and Malacca, places of worship such as the Kek Lok Si Temple, Christ Church and the Batu Caves, and Malaysian craft such as batik and the Wau Bulan kites.

scenes of singapore a watercolour album

Foo kwee horng ISBN 978 981 4408 36 3 Artist Foo Kwee Horng paints a veritable A-to-Z gallery of Singapore, from the Art Science Museum, Botanic Gardens and Raffles Hotel to traditional shophouses, five-foot-ways, churches, mosques and the Singapore Zoo.

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a walking tour Extent varies, 220 x 125 mm, paperback

These handy guidebooks feature interesting walks through differently built and natural environments. Filled with hand-drawn sketches and clear, helpful maps, these books also contain essential tourist stops and useful snippets of information. KEY FEATURES • Architectural styles and terms • Detailed street maps • Recommendation of not-to-be-missed landmarks, night walks, best views, food and drink, and places to shop

A Walking Tour: London G Byrne Bracken 256 pp ISBN 978 981 4351 23 2 S$18.50

A Walking Tour: Singapore (4th ed)

A Walking Tour: Kuala Lumpur (2nd ed)

G Byrne Bracken 160 pp ISBN 978 981 4516 04 4 S$20.00

Audrey Southgate & G Bryne Bracken 152 pp ISBN 978 981 4516 03 7 S$18.50

A Walking Tour: Shanghai

A Walking Tour: Bangkok (2nd ed)

A Walking Tour: Hong Kong

G Byrne Bracken 168 pp ISBN 978 981 261 865 8 S$18.50

G Byrne Bracken 160 pp ISBN 978 981 4302 22 7 S$18.50

G Bryne Bracken 168 pp ISBN 978 981 4361 41 5 S$18.50

TRAVELLERS’ TALES

Extent varies, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, S$28.00

Travellers’ Tales of Old Singapore

Travellers’ Tales of Hong Travellers’ Tales Kong, Canton and Macao of Old Japan

Compiled by Michael Wise 276 pp ISBN 978 981 4408 14 1

Compiled by Michael Wise 256 pp ISBN 978 981 4408 15 6

Compiled by Michael Wise 276 pp ISBN 978 981 261 742 2

A Walking Tour: Paris G Byrne Bracken 240 pp ISBN 978 981 4351 24 9 S$18.50

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cultureshock! Extent varies, 210 x 125 mm, paperback S$27.50

CultureShock! is a comprehensive, dynamic and indispensable guide for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, as well as expatriates settling into a new assignment in a foreign land. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style. CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, provide warm and informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. The books have a friendly and honest writing style and are full of personal experiences, practical advice and useful information.

KEY FEATURES • Insights into the people and their culture and traditions • Advice on adapting into the local environment • Essential information on the history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cuisine and leisure activities of the country • Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience • Linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business • A useful list of foreign words and phrases and a comprehensive resource guide • A glossary, books for further reading and a list of interesting websites for additional reference • Lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text • A section of full colour images that give a flavour of the destination

Over 4 million copies sold!

CS! Argentina

CS! Belgium

CS! Cambodia

CS! Costa Rica

CS! Egypt

CS! Australia

CS! Berlin

CS! Canada

CS! Cuba

CS! Finland

CS! Austria

CS! Bolivia

CS! Chicago

CS! Czech Republic

CS! Chile

CS! Denmark

Fiona Adams ISBN 978 0 7614 6050 3 280 pp Ilsa Sharp ISBN 978 0 7614 8065 5 484 pp Susan Roraff & Julie Krejci ISBN 978 0 7614 6051 0 352pp

CS! Bahrain

Harvey & Margaret Tripp ISBN 978 0 7614 5473 1 216 pp

CS! Bangkok

Dan Waites ISBN 978 981 4408 59 2 360 pp

CS! Beijing

Anthony Pan & Kay Jones ISBN 978 0 7614 5475 5 280 pp

Mark Elliott ISBN 978 07614 5657 5 320 pp Agnes Sachsenroeder ISBN 978 0 7614 5681 0 336 pp Mark Cramer ISBN 978 0 7614 5658 2 328 pp

CS! Borneo

Heidi Munan ISBN 978 0 7614 5659 9 288 pp

CS! Brazil

Volker Poelzl ISBN 978 0 7614 5660 5 352 pp

CS! Bulgaria

Agnes Sachsenroeder ISBN 978 0 7614 5877 7 272 pp

Peter North ISBN 978 0 7614 5477 9 296 pp Guek-Cheng Pang & Robert Barlas ISBN 978 0 7614 5661 2 336 pp Orin Hargraves ISBN 978 0 7614 6055 8 288 pp Susan Roraff & Laura Camacho ISBN 978 0 7614 6053 4 304 pp

CS! China

Angela Eagan & Rebecca Weiner ISBN 978 0 7614 6052 7 320 pp

Claire Wallerstein ISBN 978 0 7614 5662 9 328 pp Mark Cramer & Marcus Cramer ISBN 978 0 7614 5870 8 328 pp Tim Nollen ISBN 978 0 7614 5478 6 320 pp Morten Strange ISBN 978 0 7614 5663 6 272 pp

CS! Ecuador

Nicholas Crowder ISBN 978 0 7614 5664 3 352 pp

Susan Wilson ISBN 978 07614 5665 0 360 pp Deborah Swallow ISBN 978 0 7614 6061 9 344 pp

CS! France

Sally Adamson Taylor ISBN 978 0 7614 8067 9 292 pp

CS! Germany

Richard Lord ISBN 978 0 7614 5481 6 344 pp

CS! Great Britain

Terry Tan ISBN 978 0 7614 5474 8 368 pp

CS! Hawaii

Brent Massey ISBN 978 0 7614 5666 7 336 pp

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CS! Hong Kong

CS! Malaysia

CS! India

CS! Mauritius

Betty Wei & Elizabeth Li ISBN 978 07614 5482 3 320 pp Gitanjali Kolanad ISBN 978 0 7614 0042 9 336 pp

CS! Italy

Alessandro Falassi & Raymond Flower ISBN 978 0 7614 5486 1 320 pp

CS! Jakarta

Derek Bacon & Terry Collins ISBN 978 0 7614 5873 9 384 pp

CS! Japan

P. Sean Bramble ISBN 978 0 7414 0043 1 312 pp

CS! Korea

Sonja Vegdahl & Ben Seunghwa Hur ISBN 978 0 7614 0056 1 288 pp

CS! Laos

Robert Cooper ISBN 978 0 7614 5871 5 336 pp

CS! London

Orin Hargraves ISBN 978 0 7614 5667 4 320 pp

Heidi Munan ISBN 978 076 1454 91 5 288 pp Roseline NgCheong-Lum ISBN 978 0 7614 5668 1 336 pp

CS! Morocco

Orin Hargraves ISBN 978 0 7614 5669 8 320 pp

CS! Munich

Elizabeth Smith ISBN 978 0 7614 5881 4 328 pp

CS! Myanmar

Saw Myat Yin ISBN 978 981 4484 15 2 260 pp

CS! Netherlands

Hunt Janin & Ria van Eil ISBN 978 0 7614 8061 7 248 pp

CS! New Zealand

Peter Oettli ISBN 978 0 7614 5670 4 296 pp

CS! Paris

Frances Gendlin ISBN 978 0 7614 5875 3 400 pp

CS! Philippines

Alfredo Roces & Grace Roces ISBN 978 981 4484 015 352 pp

CS! Portugal

CS! Spain

CS! Travel Safe

CS! Sri Lanka

CS! Turkey

Marie Louise Graff ISBN 978 0 7614 5496 0 216 pp

Dr Paul E Zakowich ISBN 978 0 7614 5682 7 240 pp

Volker Poelzl ISBN 978 0 7614 5672 8 320 pp

Robert Barlas & Nanda P. Wanasundera ISBN 978 0 7614 8064 8 232 pp

CS! Russia

CS! Sweden

CS! San Francisco

CS! Switzerland

CS! Saudi Arabia

CS! Syria

CS! Scotland

CS! Taiwan

CS! Singapore

CS! Thailand

CS! South Africa

CS! Tokyo

China Condensed (Revised)

Thailand Condensed

India Condensed

Ellen London ISBN 978 981 261 520 6

Anjana Motihar Chandra ISBN 978 981 261 620 3

Anna Pavlovskaya ISBN 978 0 7614 6056 5 336 pp Frances Gendlin ISBN 978 0 7614 5876 0 416 pp Peter North & Harvey Tripp ISBN 978 07614 8062 4 296 pp Jamie Grant ISBN 978 0 7614 5675 9 272 pp Marion Bravó-Bhasin ISBN 978 0 7614 8063 1 416 pp Dee Rissik ISBN 978 0 7614 6059 6 400 pp

Charlotte Rosen Svensson ISBN 978 0 7614 5679 7 288 pp Max Oetti ISBN 978 0 7614 0050 9 272 pp Coleman South ISBN 978 0 7614 5880 7 328 pp Chris Bates & Ling-li Bates ISBN 978 0 7614 5497 7 320 pp

Arin Bayraktaroglu ISBN 978 0 7614 5680 3 224 pp

CS! UAE

Gina Benesh ISBN 978 0 7614 5510 3 288 pp

CS! USA

Esther Wanning ISBN 978 0 7614 5503 5 296 pp

CS! Vancouver

Guek-Cheng Pang ISBN 978 0 7614 5879 1 304 pp

CS! Venezuela

Kitt Baguely ISBN 978 0 7614 5569 1 304 pp

Robert Cooper ISBN 978 0 7614 8069 3 368 pp Yuko Morimoto Yoshida ISBN 978 0 7614 5502 8 328 pp

countries condensed

176 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback S$23.00 If you need a quick introduction to a particular country, be it history, philosophy, religion, language, literature, arts or culture — you won’t go wrong with the Marshall Cavendish Countries Condensed series. Not a dry recitation of dates, names and events, the topics covered range from stories and legends to current facts and observations. Thousands of years of history, culture and civilisation are distilled into one handy book for easy reference.

Ong Siew Chey ISBN 978 981 4302 51 7

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cool!

Extent varies, 195 x 140 mm, paperback, S$25.00 The Cool! series lets readers explore the sites in and around the featured city — from the old corners of the past to the bright and jolting expressions of today. The series showcases the excitement and vibrance of the city and will keep you busy from dawn to dusk and beyond. Aimed at the trendy and fun-loving traveller, it has all the advice and recommendations on what’s hip and happening in each city.

Cool! Singapore

Cool! Bangkok

Cool! Hong Kong

Audrey Phoon 176 pp ISBN 978 981 261 521 3

Greg Lowe 176 pp ISBN 978 981 261 874 0

Martin Liu 184 pp ISBN 978 981 261 777 4

discover series

Extent varies, 216 x 125 mm, paperback, S$25.00 Discover is a series of introductory books covering the history, culture, arts and heritage of major cities around the world. Each book contains alphabetically ordered entries with concise and relevant information on the defining features of a city. The informative snippets are meticulously researched and specially selected to provide an overview of the main characteristics of a city. The images provide a valuable visual tool for the reader to have a better understanding of the subjects discussed.

Discover Hong Kong: The City’s History & Culture Redefined

Discover Mumbai: The City’s History & Culture Redefined

Discover Delhi: The City’s History & Culture Redefined

Discover Singapore: The City’s History & Culture Redefined

Discover Shanghai: The City’s History & Culture Redefined

Valery Garret 160 pp ISBN 978 981 261 654 8

Shalini Sinha 160 pp ISBN 978 981 261 519 0

Anjana Motihar Chandra 160 pp ISBN 978 981 261 518 3

Susan Tsang 160 pp ISBN 978 981 261 365 3

Eric N Danielson 176 pp ISBN 978 981 261 782 8

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when in asia...customs, culture and comedy Illustrations by trigg 224 pp, 210 x 125 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 35 8, S$23.00 When cultures meet, the results are often surprising — and frequently hilarious. Even as the world becomes globally connected, customs and practices are preserved in very localised ways. In Asia, where traditions abound, daily life can be a minefield of misunderstandings as well as a rich source of amusement and enlightenment. Casting its net over the varied countries of the continent, this new book takes a fun approach to life in different cultures. Each page introduces an unusual custom, accompanied by a cartoon drawn by Trigg the artist who has illustrated all the titles in the celebrated CultureShock! series. From strange eating habits to unusual greetings and sayings, from disparate attitudes to work and play to the sometimes bizarre ways of love and sex, this book captures it all — with a knowing wink.

buddhist temples of thailand (2nd edition) a visual journey through thailand’s 42 most historic wats Text by Joe Cummings, Photographs by Dan White 264 pp, 270 x 240 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4408 52 3, S$56.00 Buddhist Temples of Thailand follows the sweep of empire through the country’s different temple-building eras and regions. Through profiling 42 of the most prominent wats, it explores Buddhism’s development throughout the kingdom and underpins the belief system’s dynamic interplay with contemporary life and its everyday role in Thailand’s vibrant culture. Beyond highlighting the most significant complexes, murals and Buddha images, the book explores the daily rituals, regular festivals, and key architectural elements of this diverse religious form. This expanded edition features two new temples.

eight pioneers of malaysian art Dato’ Dr Tan Chee Khuan 288 pp, 285 x 225 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4561 21 1, S$60.00 Eight Pioneers of Malaysian Art is the result of monumental research and documentation by art historian Dato’ Dr Tan Chee Khuan. Handsomely-produced and containing more than 200 depictions of the eight artists’ work, this book promises to become the definitive tome on the pioneer artists of Malaysia. The book also contains exhaustive essays, notes, biodata and more, ensuring the work will prove illuminating to anyone with an interest in the work, lives and struggles of Malaysia’s most important artists. There are insightful contributions from Ooi Kok Chuen, Susie Koay, Dr Askandar Unglehrt, Lee Joo For and Brother Joseph McNally, as well as statements by some of the artists.

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STRAITS CHINESE HERITAGE peranakan impressions peranakan images

160 pp, 150 x 115 mm, cased (with ribbon bookmark) ISBN 978 981 4561 15 0 (Peranakan Impressions), ISBN 978 981 4561 16 7 (Peranakan Images), S$14.90 each Slipcase edition ISBN 978 981 4634 311, S$29.80 Designed as a personal journal with a ribbon bookmark, the ruled pages in these two notebooks are interspersed with lavish images of beautiful clothing, stunning jewellery, pretty porcelain and other artefacts used by the Peranakan people in daily living. An introduction and short notes throughout explain the unique lifestyle and way of life of the people also known as the Straitsborn Chinese.

the peranakan way

the doyens of baba culture share their insights JULEEN SHAW 256 pp, 140 x 215 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 33 5, S$28.00

Embroidered door banner for the bridal chamber, featuring auspicious Peranakan motifs. – Image courtesy of Katong Antique House

Much of the Peranakan way of life has been handed down orally from generation to generation. But as the older matriachs and patriarchs slowly pass on, there is a danger that these unique customs and traditions could disappear. Nyonya Juleen Shaw interviews the surviving doyens on the aspects that give the culture its distinctive favour and flavour, and documents them to preserve the Baba heritage. Covering everything from ceremonies relating to birth, marriage and death as well as cooking techniques and even handicrafts and language, this is the ultimate resource on the Peranakan Way.

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Straits Chinese Collection Box Set ISBN 978 981 4302 97 5 S$74.67

“It’s such a handsome book. …after the initial attraction to the splendid pictures, the reader will discover the wealth of information on the handicraft legacy of The Straits Nyonyas.” – New Straits Times on Straits Chinese Silver: A Collector’s Guide

Straits Chinese Beadwork & Embroidery Ho Wing Meng 176 pp 280 x 200 mm, paperback

Straits Chinese Porcelain

Straits Chinese Furniture

Straits Chinese Silver

Ho Wing Meng 144 pp 280 x 200 mm, paperback

Ho Wing Meng 188 pp 280 x 200 mm, paperback

Ho Wing Meng 192 pp 280 x 200 mm, paperback

Heritage Houses of Penang

A Baba Wedding

Khoo Salma Nasution Photographs by Halim Berbar 128 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 232 806 9

Cheo Kim Ban 128 pp 220 x 185 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 757 6 S$24.00

S$36.00

A Peranakan Legacy: The Heritage of the Straits Chinese Peter Wee 280 pp 220 x 185 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 861 0 S$32.50

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Music supersonic

personal situations with oasis (1992–96) Stuart Deabill & Ian Snowball 192 pp, 235 x 235 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 10 3, S$30.50 Supersonic: Personal Situations With Oasis (1992–96) charts the Manchester band’s meteoric rise, from playing in tiny venues of their hometown to 250,000 people over two days in the Summer of 1996, as told by the fans and people who worked closely with the band during these formative years. The book features unseen photos and unheard stories as the authors take the reader back to the days of riotous nights, Definitely Maybe, Oasis vs Blur, the mammoth-selling second album What’s The Story (Morning Glory) and how over an eighth of the UK’s population applied for tickets for the band’s record-breaking gigs at Knebworth. This is the real story of the early days in rock and roll’s last stand.

thick as thieves

personal situations with the jam STUART DEABILL & IAN SNOWBALL, FOREWORD BY PAUL WELLER 192 pp, 235 x 235 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4398 06 0, S$30.50 The Jam was one of the most successful bands in the UK with album sales of over 11 million units. The music of The Jam has influenced a whole generation of kids — it formed a soundtrack of their lives. Thick as Thieves explores just how influential The Jam was through interviews with the band, journalists, creatives, unusual celebrities and, most importantly, the fans. The book reflects the aspirations and celebrations of growing up in the 1970s and includes rare photographs and sharp insights on The Jam. It is perfect reading for the many thousands of fans still hungry for more.

in the crowd

images of the jam Derek D’Souza 176 pp, 255 x 210 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 49 3, S$37.00 In The Crowd features images of The Jam from a fan’s perspective, as captured by avid fan and photographer Derek D’Souza. Most of these images were taken at gigs and sound checks between 1979 and 1982. The brilliant photography showcases the best of The Jam’s live performances. Derek was invited by the band to be the photographer for the Absolute Beginners record sleeve in 1981. Images from that session in London’s Chiswick Park plus other unseen images of memorabilia are also included.

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popular culture dr david craig

Dr David Craig has a doctorate in Undercover Operations and is a seasoned covert operative who has used and developed these skills during his 22-year career in law enforcement. As a sworn federal agent, he was deployed in several covert policing roles for the Australian Federal Police. He has provided undercover tactics and management training in Australia and to overseas agencies. Dr Craig has now retired from the Australian Federal Police.

how to become a human lie-detector in under 60 minutes Dr David Craig 160 pp, 216 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 61 7, S$18.50 This book is international expert Dr David Craig’s easy-to-read guide that demonstrates through practical examples how to apply ‘lie detecting’ skills in your daily life. From the simple tasks like bargaining, making a purchase, or dealing with children through to the more serious business of negotiating a contract or identifying infidelity, he delivers simple but effective tips and techniques we can all use to see behind the facade and get to the truth. The book is delivered in an easy-to-understand format, allowing busy people to read it quickly and intermittently without losing track of concepts. The book steers well clear of academic writing and delivers its information using humour and simple language, while maintaining its academic credibility. Readers will pick up the techniques easily and enjoy practising their new-found skills immediately. singapore, Malaysia and thailand only

how to get people to tell you everything Dr David Craig 160 pp, 216 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 60 0, S$18.50 In this book, David Craig has simplified the psychological methods used so effectively by criminal investigators and covert operatives to persuade others to reveal their secrets. He shows how these skills can be easily applied to benefit in everyday professional and personal situations. These secret-revealing techniques subtly influence people to share hidden information, and may assist people working with patients, clients, children or friends who carry a difficult and burdensome secret. They can also be used to improve business knowledge, as well as to initiate and enrich personal relationships. singapore, Malaysia and thailand only

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Icons

how to be wild like keith richards

50 years of riffs, spliffs, snorting & soul from the original wild man of rock ‘n’ roll jack Wilson 160 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4346 48 1, S$25.00 Jack Wilson takes a humorous, often tongue-in-cheek, look at the man who is still regarded as the poster boy for bad behaviour. From Keith Richards’ — or Keef as he’s affectionately known — meteoric rise to fame with the Rolling Stones to his rollercoaster years of drugs and sex and subsequent mellowing into hip geriatric, no stone is left unturned as Wilson uncovers the timeless “King of Cool” and his wild, crazy peers of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

how to be ferocious like alex ferguson hits & memories of the human hairdryer, the tantrums, the tirades, the trophies

Glenn Connley 160 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4346 67 2, S$25.00 One of football’s most divisive and polarising figures, Alexander Chapman Ferguson had the honour of being both adored by Manchester United’s legion of fans around the world, and loathed by more than his fair share of enemies and detractors of the non-United persuasion. Famous for his animated, expletive-laden rants and gruff impatience both on and off the field, ferocious “Fergie” earned his stripes as the Red Devils’ longest-serving, record-breaking manager.

how to be the greatest like muhammad ali the life & times of muhammad ali: the rebel, the rivals, the revolution

Steve Dawson 192 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 41 6, S$25.00 Once refused service in a restaurant because of his colour, Muhammad Ali became America’s most loved sportsman. Amid a turbulent 1960s America, he marched to his destiny while other prominent black men were being shot to death in the campaign for equality. White America had a fear of what it didn’t understand. Islam was feared and Ali stood tall as a loud and proud Muslim. His refusal to be drafted for the Vietnam War meant he was denied the right to box for three years at his peak. And yet, Ali went on to become the first man to win the world heavyweight title three times. His three fights with Joe Frazier will be remembered as perhaps the greatest rivalry in sport. But it was his tactical genius and bravery in Zaire against the all-conquering giant George Foreman that stands out today as his crowning glory — ‘The Rumble In The Jungle’.

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travel & culture Singapore

The Heritage of Hospitality: A History of the Singapore Hotel Industry Margaret Thomas 204 pp, 295 x 230 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4346 43 6 S$55.00

Diary of An Expat in Singapore Jennifer Gargiulo 240 pp 130 x 198 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 57 8

S$23.00

Fun for Kids in Singapore (3rd edition) Karen J. Renner 320 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 42 9 S$18.60

Perpetual Spring: Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay

Marina Bay Sands: A Pictorial Journey

Koh Buck Song 336 pp, 295 x 255 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 2618 47 4 S$55.00

128 pp 305 x 229 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4361 03 3 S$42.00

Heritage Places of Singapore

In Singapore: 60 Fabulous Adventures in the City

Wan Meng Hao & Jacqueline Lau 248 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 858 0 S$23.00

Insider’s Singapore David Brazil 264 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 349 3 S$22.00

Marianne Rogerson 288 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 873 3

S$28.00

Images of Singapore Food: Popular Hawker Dishes and More... Christopher Leong 128 pp, full colour photographs 190 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4484 14 5 S$21.50

Singapore Historical Postcards Photographs from the National Archives Collection 96 pp, 185 colour and duo-tone postcards 210 x 270 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 204 590 4 S$29.90

Explore Singapore Tat Small, illustrated by Steve Weatherill 48 pp 230 x 176 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 648 7 S$14.00

Singapore by Subway Sylvy Soh & Stephanie Pee 240 pp, full colour photographs 140 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 743 9 S$14.00

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Malaysia

Diving in Malaysia (2nd edition)

Insider’s Kuala Lumpur (3rd edition)

Upcountry: Adventures & Misadventures in Malaysia

Dr Kurt Svcula 280 pp 225 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 32 9 S$38.00

Lam Seng Fatt 296 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 87 6 S$22.00

Graham McEune 128 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 613 5 S$18.50

Fun for Kids in Malaysia

Wanderer in Malaysian Borneo

The E&O Hotel: Pearl of Penang

Layang Layang: Diving Malaysia’s Last Frontier

Lydia Teh 360 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 384 5484 S$18.60

Pengembara (C.H. Gallop) 160 pp 210 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3845 26 2 S$13.00

Ilsa Sharp 192 pp, 295 x 255 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 482 7 S$92.50

Dr Kurt Svrcula 168 pp, 270 x 240 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3845 07 1

Malaysian Customs & Etiquette: A Practical Handbook (2nd edition)

Not Just A Good Food Guide: Kuala Lumpur

Dato’ Paduka Noor Aini Abdullah 136 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 09 8 S$18.60

Alice Yong 288 pp 185 x 100 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3346 35 6 S$20.95

Elephants, Tigers and Tappers: Recollections of a British Rubber Planter in Malaysia Text by Michael Thorp A.I.S.P 224 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 746 0

S$18.50

S$74.00

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Indonesia

Stories from the Serat Centhini: Understanding the Javanese Journey of Life Soewito Santoso & Kestity Pringgoharjono Photographs by Fendi Siregar 240 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 39 4 S$22.95

The Centhini Story: The Javanese Journey of Life Soewito Santoso & Kestity Pringgoharjono Photographs by Fendi Siregar 400 pp, photographs, maps 255 x 190 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 232 975 2 S$55.00

Bali Style Barbara Walker Photographs by Rio Helmi 224 pp, full colour photographs with architectural drawings 250 x 250 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 863 4 S$42.00

indochina

Myanmar Architecture: Cities of Gold

Myanmar: The Land and Its People

Cambodia: The Land and Its People

Ma Thanegi Photographs by Barry Broman 192 pp, full colour photographs 250 x 250 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 27 1 S$32.00

Barry Broman 144 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 23 3

Barry Broman 144 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 53 5

Angkor: Sketches of an Ancient City

Treasures of Indochina

Indochine Style

Photography by Jimmy Lam, and written by Chang Theng Wee 144 pp, 260 x 240 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 425 4 S$32.00

Barbara Walker Photographs by Jay Graham 232 pp, full colour photographs with architectural drawings 250 x 250 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 38 6 S$42.00

Gregory Byrne Bracken 144 pp, 220 x 185 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 875 7

S$28.00

S$32.00

S$28.00

Remembering Cambodia Stefan Smith Photography by Robert James Elliott 128 pp, full colour photographs 240 x 260 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 21 3

S$30.00

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thailand

Postcards of Old Siam

Navigating the Bangkok Noir

Bonnie Davis 96 pp, illustrated 210 x 270 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 07 6 S$28.00

Chris Coles 128 pp, with architectural drawings 215 x 215 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 49 8 S$28.00

Thailand Beyond the Fringe

Bizarre Thailand

Robert Cooper 352 pp 210 x 125 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 747 7 S$25.00

Jim Algie 336 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 81 4 S$25.00

Chiang Mai Style

Thai Style (3rd edition)

Joe Cummings Photographs by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni 232 pp, full colour photographs with architectural drawings 250 x 250 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 18 0 S$42.00

William Warren Photographs by Luca I Tettoni 228 pp, full colour photographs with architectural drawings 250 x 250 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 00 8 S$42.00

Sacred Tattoos of Thailand: Unveiling the Magic, Masters and Mystery of Sak Yan Joe Cummings Photography by Dan White 240 pp, 255 x 205 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4302 54 8 S$55.00

Thai Customs & Etiquette: A Practical Handbook Marlene Zeffreys 152 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 530 4 S$14.00

Bangkok Design: Thai Ideas in Textiles and Furniture Brian Mertens, Photography by Robert McLeod 224 pp, 270 x 240 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 232 600 3 S$65.00

On the Iron Rails of The Orient: Train Journeys Through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam & Tibet Text & Photographs by Kris Leboutillier 128 pp, 240 x 260 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 217 5

S$45.00

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china

Faraway Faces: The Vanishing World of Southwest China

Misadventures in Collecting Chinese Antiques

A Collector’s Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories

Heaven is High, the Emperor Far Away

Photography by Jimmy Lam, Text by Stephen Lee 144 pp, 260 x 240 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 212 2 S$47.50

Chiew Seen Kong 240 pp, 230 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 070 6 S$24.00

Valery Garrett 188 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 779 8 S$37.00

Valery Garrett 224 pp 252 x 215 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 862 7

Disappearing Architecture of China

New Spaces for Old Buildings

China Red: A Traditional Colour in Contemporary Decor

Touching Tibet: One Woman’s Journey into the Forbidden Kingdom

160 pp 190 x 190 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 342 4 S$18.00

264 pp 260 x 240 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 490 2 S$60.00

216 pp 260 x 260 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 487 2 S$55.00

S$42.00

Niema Ash 244 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 303 5 S$18.00

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Others

Outside in: Designs by Pentago

New Eyes: An Inner Vision to Photography

Brandon Liew 208 pp, 270 x 245 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4484 11 4 S$45.00

Tilak Hettige 256 pp 260 x 240 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 24 1 S$28.00

Adventures of 2 Girls Ning Cai & Pamela Ho 288 pp 130 x 198 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 11 3

S$23.35

My Name Is Not Konnichiwa Rodney Ee 192 pp 130 x 198 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 18 9

S$18.50

The Indochina Chronicles

The Reporter’s Notebook

Phil Karber 360 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 391 2

Dennis Bloodworth 408 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 85 2 S$23.31

S$25.00

The Global Table Tatjana Schantz Johnsson and Marion Dravo-Bhasi 144 pp 240 x 220 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 065 2

S$38.00

Spooky Tales: True Cases of Paranormal Investigations in Singapore Kenny Fong 184 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 494 0 S$14.00

The Language of Paper: A History of 2000 Years Therese Weber 224 pp 290 x 210 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 628 9 S$60.00

Abstractions on the Road in Asia Christopher Palm 96 pp, 260 x 240 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 169 7 S$50.00

Great Expatations: Don’t Chop My Passport and Other Stories Various Authors 256 pp 130 x 198 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 35 4

S$18.65

Wanderlust in Gay Asia: Exotic Encounters and Erotic Escapades Hans Fritschi 256 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 35 7

A Fork in Asia’s Road John Krich 256 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 435 147 8

S$23.95

S$22.00

Cons, Fools and Friends Peter Anderson 296 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 384 546 0 S$19.95

Tilaka: The Spiritual Third Eye Tilak Hettige 128 pp 190 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 433 9 S$22.00

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Counterculture/Popular Culture

Food Gurus: 20 People Who Changed the Way We Eat and Think about Food

Meaningful Coincidence: Synchronicity in Our Everyday Lives

Game Changer: How the English Premier League Came to Dominate the World

Stephen Vines 304 pp, 216 x 135 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4361 07 1 S$34.50

Jan Cederquist 224 pp, 216 x 135 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09970 5 S$23.95

Mihir Bose 376 pp, 234 x 156 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4328 18 0 S$34.00

Kinda Hot: The Making of Saint Jack in Singapore

From Out-er Space

An Opera Miscellany: Everything You Never Knew About Opera For Buffs and Bluffers

Ben Slater 240 pp, 227 x 152 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 261 069 0 S$19.00

Chaizani Shamsudin 208 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 558 8 S$14.95

ISLAM

Islam Explained Shaik Kadir 168 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 278 6 S$14.00

Inside Islam: 101 Questions and Answers Shaik Kadir 236 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 232 978 3 S$18.50

Robert Weinberg 192 pp, 178 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09981 1 S$18.50

Albion Dreaming: A Popular History of LSD in Britain (rev edition with a new foreward by Dr Sue Blackmore) Andy Roberts 326 pp, 198 x 129 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 16 8 S$23.95

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SINGAPORE

roll out the champagne, singapore!

an exuberant celebration of the nation’s 50th birthday Catherine Lim 252 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 58 7, S$21.50 Thirty stories about ordinary Singaporeans including the author, their joys and griefs and angers, their strengths and foibles, their hopes fulfilled and lost. Stories interwoven with that of the nation they call home, in its 50 years of triumphs and reverses, also of dreams achieved and lost. People and nation, at their best and worst, reflecting the awesome human condition and the even more awesome human spirit. Catherine Lim tells these tales with passion and gusto, in a style that is by turns good-naturedly humorous, joyously celebratory, quietly reflective and downright critical. by the same author: A watershed election: singapore’s Ge 2011, see page 110

singapore year by year

a concise chronology of 50 years of independence, from1965–2014 compiled by patricia ng 272 pp, 176 x 230 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 36 5, S$32.70 This book presents a concise chronology of the most significant events in Singapore’s history since 1965: from the milestones and the newsmakers to their impact on Singaporeans’ daily life. Trace the nation’s evolution in terms of the economy, the people, the environment. Follow the long-term ripples set in motion by laws, policies and campaigns. Re-live the feel of yesteryear through the popular music, fashion and hangouts of the day — what were you doing then? Singapore Year By Year is at once an invaluable reference book and a very human narrative of a half-century of change. available march 2015

raffles and hastings

private exchanges behind the founding of singapore John Bastin 256 pp, 245 x 185 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 44 0, S$42.00 The founding of Singapore has typically been attributed to the strategic genius of one man, Stamford Raffles. Frequently overlooked is the part played by his superior in the East India Company, the Marquess of Hastings. This book provides an intimate account of Singapore’s founding by drawing on the personal correspondence between these two men, which they maintained separately from their official exchanges. Published here for the first time, these private letters reveal at first-hand the challenges that Raffles and Hastings faced in manoeuvring within the Dutch-dominated East Indies. Just as significantly, they reveal the complex relationship between the two men — evolving from mutual suspicion at the outset to cooperation and admiration, but nonetheless peppered throughout with backbiting, hidden agendas and the clash of personal ambitions.

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quest for political power

communist subversion and militancy in singapore bilveer singh 296 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 069, S$37.30 While the communist threat in peninsular Malaya was manifested dramatically in armed struggle with guerrillas in the jungle, in Singapore it was primarily in the form of united front subversive activities, interspersed with episodes of violence and assassinations. This new book examines the Malayan Communist Party’s quest for political power in Singapore in the midst of a raging Cold War between communism and the free world, with particular focus on events in the 1950s and 1960s. From its close collaboration with the two leading communist great powers (USSR and China) to its united front strategy of infiltrating student, trade union and political organisations, the MCP’s activities are related here in a clear and engaging manner.

between two oceans (2nd edition) a military history of singapore from 1275 to 1971 malcolm H. murfett, john n. miksic, brian p. farrell & chiang Ming shun 528 pp, 227 x 150 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4302 88 3, S$38.00 This book provides a military perspective of Singapore’s history. Drawing on a range of archaeological and historical sources and new findings, this updated edition dispels many of the myths about Singapore’s military history that have come to be accepted as fact. “Between Two Oceans makes a major contribution to historical literature, not only for Singaporean, but also British and world military history.” — Ernest J. King, Professor of Maritime History, United States Naval War College

singapore at war

secrets from the fall, liberation and the aftermath of world war II Romen Bose 480 pp, 227 x 150 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 438 200 7, S$32.00 Having lost their “impregnable fortress” of Singapore, the British were diverted to the European theatre of war. How then, when the Japanese surrendered, did they prepare to return to their erstwhile colonies? This book goes behind the scenes to investigate the circumstances, events and unforgettable cast of characters that led up to liberation. Singapore At War contains new findings which have come to light since the publication of the author’s earlier books (Kranji: The Commonwealth War Cemetery and the Politics of the Dead, Secrets of the Battlebox and The End of the War) giving an unprecedented breadth and depth of perspective to this historical account. by the same author: secrets of the battlebox and the end of the war: singapore’s liberation and the aftermath of the second world war, see page 84

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the memoirs of lee kuan yew Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when independence was thrust upon it in 1965. Today, the former British trading post is a thriving Asian metropolis with one of the world’s highest per capita income. The story of that transformation is told in these two volumes by Singapore’s charismatic founding father Lee Kuan Yew: The Singapore Story, first published in 1998, and From Third World to First, published two years later in 2000. “Excellent stuff, far better than the normal run of autobiographies, which are usually full of post hoc justifications. No one can accuse you of unfairness to your adversaries.” – Dr Goh Keng Swee, first deputy prime minister of Singapore, 1980–84

the singapore story Lee Kuan Yew 684 pp, with photographs 228 x 150 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4276 17 7 S$46.64 MORE THAN 230,000 COPIES SOLD!

from third world to first: the singapore story, 1965–2000 Lee Kuan Yew 828 pp, with photographs 228 x 150 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4276 18 4 S$46.64 MORE THAN 160,000 COPIES SOLD!

memoirs of lee kuan yew slipcase edition Lee Kuan Yew bundled set in slipcase ISBN 978 981 4276 19 1 S$89.63

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alex josey’s lee kuan yew Alex Josey (1910–86) was a British journalist who served as Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s press secretary for 10 years. This excerpt is from the introduction to Lee Kuan Yew: The Crucial Years (1959–70), first published in 1971: “More than a political biography, this is a book of value to politicians in other developing states. Most of their problems are the kind of problems that Lee Kuan Yew has had to contend with. His thinking on these matters has made Singapore unique as a rapidly progressing developing nation.”

lee kuan yew: the crucial years (1959–70) Alex Josey 640 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 36 7 S$32.00

This facsimile edition of Alex Josey’s The Crucial Years contains practically everything that Singapore’s first prime minister had said politically since his student days at Cambridge right up to his speeches at the 1971 Commonwealth Prime Minister’s Conference held in Singapore. More than a political biography of an outstanding Asian statesman, this indispensable volume shows how Lee successfully created an independent, multiracial nation while tackling and solving problems that confront all developing states.

lee kuan yew: the critical years (1971–78) Alex Josey 564 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 31 8 S$32.00

In this second volume, Alex Josey tells the continuing story of Singapore’s remarkable development from the beginning of 1971 to the end of 1978, as told by Lee Kuan Yew himself. Here are Lee’s fears, hopes, triumphs and failures, his analytical judgements, his look into the future, his valuations and beliefs, his unswerving faith in the ability of the average Singaporean to understand what his prime minister is talking about, and his supreme confidence that Singapore will survive as an independent, if interdependent, sovereign state, and be successful.

slipcase edition alex josey bundled set in slipcase ISBN 978 981 4516 35 8 S$64.00

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the essays and speeches of dr goh keng swee The late Dr Goh Keng Swee was one of Singapore’s most important founding fathers. In his various appointments as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Defence and Minister of Education, Dr Goh contributed significantly to the development of Singapore. Together with Dr Albert Winsemius, the Dutch economic advisor, Dr Goh has been credited as Singapore’s social and economic architect, drawing up comprehensive blueprints for the country’s development and success.

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the economics of modernization ISBN e978 981 4382 70 0 S$25.00

Modernization is a vital strategy against centuries of poverty. For success to be achieved, the ethos of traditional society and the old order must give way to new beliefs and values (which stress efficiency, law and order, merit through achievement), and a strong effective government able to put through difficult, unpopular, but necessary measures. This is the unifying thread of the collection of Dr Goh’s speeches in this volume. (30 speeches and essays, 1961–71)

the practice of economic growth ISBN e978 981 4382 71 7 S$25.00

The importance of fast economic growth in developing countries has been an undeniable fact since the early 1970s. Singapore, in its rise from a struggling colony to its present status as an economic success, offers a glimpse of the factors that contribute to the growth of a thriving economy. This book is a collection of Dr Goh’s essays during his years as Minister of Defence. Besides defence, Dr Goh explores sociological and economic issues extensively. (30 speeches and essays, 1972–77)

wealth of east asian nations ISBN e978 981 4382 72 4 S$25.00

A nation’s attainment of wealth has long been synonymous with industrialisation. In the process of globalisation, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and other East Asian countries have become the world’s fastest growing economies. The rest of the world now wants a foothold in these newly emerging centres of industrialisation. This compilation of Dr Goh’s speeches reflects the process of industrialisation and the birth of a successful economy. (36 speeches and essays, 1968–94)

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Malaysia

conversations with tunku abdul rahman 1982–84 Tan Sri abdullah ahmad 300 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 14 4, S$32.00 Tunku Abdul Rahman was Prime Minister, first of Malaya and then of Malaysia (1957– 70). In this never before published volume, the author — a former journalist, newspaper director and political advisor, as well as political prisoner from 1976–81 — shares many hours of his conversations with the Tunku held over two years in the early 80s. Read about the Tunku’s hopes and fears about the future of Malaysia; and his thoughts on the elected king, the sultans and the Malays, the Indonesian Confrontation, the issue of Brunei, the separation of Singapore from Malaysia and the neutralisation of Southeast Asia. The book also gives riveting insights into behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad was the editor-in-chief of the New Straits Times and a wellknown Malaysian journalist and politician.

50 years of malaysia: federalism revisited Dr Andrew J. Harding & Dr James Chin 260 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 24 2, S$32.00 On 16 September 1963, Malaysia came into being with the accession of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore to the existing Federation of Malaya. This book marks the 50th anniversary of this notable event in Southeast Asia’s history. The book looks at the experience of federalism from a number of perspectives, keeping in mind the effects on Sabah, Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole. Has the bargain of 1963 been adhered to? Has Malaysian federalism been a successful example of this form of government or has the bargain been undermined in ways contrary to the original deal in the Malaysia Agreement of 1963? Professor Andrew J. Harding is Director at the Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore, and a leading scholar in the fields of Asian legal studies and comparative constitutional law. Professor James Chin is Professor of Political Science and Head of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at the Malaysia Campus of Monash University. He further serves on the Advisory Board of the Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS).

kuala lumpur street names a study of toponymics

mariana isa & maganjeet kaur 360 pp, 210 x 170 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 54 9, S$37.39 Kuala Lumpur’s street and place names reflect its rich cultural history and heritage. The diverse mix of names chosen mirror the different languages of the races and religions of the earlier residents. Coupled with this are vestiges of the colonial past which has added another dimension to the naming of places. Authors Mariana Isa and Maganjeet Kaur are independent researchers and ardent readers of Malaysian and Southeast Asian history. They are actively involved in organising activities and projects to promote local history and heritage in Kuala Lumpur and through their consultancy they provide research-based services to organisations and individuals requiring further background for print, audio and film projects.

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the prosecution of anwar ibrahim the final play

Mark Trowell, QC 368 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 61 7, S$22.40 On 9 January 2012, after a lengthy two-year trial, Anwar Ibrahim was acquitted of charges of sodomy against his 23-year-old aide, Mohd Saiful. The acquittal was a shock not only to Anwar — who expected to go to jail — but to most international observers who were convinced he would be found guilty. This book takes up the story after the acquittal and recounts the events that led to the Malaysian Court of Appeal overturning the ruling in March 2014, convicting Anwar once again of the charge and sentencing him to five years’ imprisonment, the final appeal against the conviction in the Federal Court of Malaysia in October 2014, and the Federal Court’s final decision. Mark Trowell QC is a Barrister at Albert Wolff Chambers in Australia and has acted as an international observer for several organisations. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2000 and practises criminal law.

defying the odds lim kit siang

ooi kee beng 200 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 25 9, S$32.00 Lim Kit Siang has been fighting on the forefront of Malaysian politics since the late 1960s. Uncompromising in his mission to pull the country away from systemic racebased politics, he was jailed twice without trial. His persistence saw him and his followers well placed to participate in the surprising resurgence of political opposition over the last 15 years. Since 2008, his Democratic Action Party has grown greatly in strength, and together with its allies, has been able seriously to challenge the ruling coalition. This book captures the spirit of Lim’s life, and describes the grim yet gratifying journey that his refusal to compromise on his political convictions forced him to take. Ooi Kee Beng is Deputy Director of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Prior to that, he held positions in the City University of Hong Kong, the National University of Singapore and at Stockholm University.

can we save malaysia, please! Kee Thuan Chye 296 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 23 5, S$19.95 After the 13th general election (GE13) in May 2013, Malaysians hoped that the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition would respond humbly and positively to the public cry for change and reform, especially since it lost the popular vote. But instead, the BN Government has continued to be arrogant, autocratic and bent on further politicising the issues of race and religion. No-bullshit writer Kee Thuan Chye asserts the urgent need for change by highlighting the events and issues that have arisen since GE13. Kee Thuan Chye is a well-regarded Malaysian actor, dramatist, poet and journalist with over thirty years of media experience. by the same author: no more bullshit, please, we’re all malaysian, see page 86

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dr mahathir’s selected letters to world leaders Vol.1 Dr Mahathir Mohamad, with Introduction and Commentaries by Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad 248 pp, 198 x 130 mm, ISBN 978 981 4634 04 5, paperback, S$19.56 Dr Mahathir Mohamad governed Malaysia for 22 years (1981–2003), during which he wrote and received many letters from world leaders. The 71 letters presented in this volume — by Dr Mahathir, Tony Blair, Prince Charles, Margaret Thatcher, George W. Bush and Jacques Chirac, among others— argue the contrasting positions on terrorism, globalisation, economic and diplomatic relations, as well as wars and conflicts. Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad was the editor-in-chief of the New Straits Times and a well-known Malaysian journalist and politician.

dr mahathir’s selected letters to world leaders Vol.2 Dr Mahathir Mohamad, with Introduction and Commentaries by Tan sri Abdullah Ahmad 248 pp, 198 x 130 mm, ISBN 978 981 4634 05 2, paperback, S$19.56 The 73 letters presented in this second volume — by Dr Mahathir, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Lee Kuan Yew, Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein, among others — argue the contrasting positions on bilateral and multi-lateral relations, globalisation, economic and diplomatic relations, as well as wars and conflicts. Dr Mahathir writes directly, in his own distinctive voice and style. The correspondents were transparent, solid, informative, and sometimes robust.

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southeast asia strongman: the extraordinary life of hun sen from pagoda boy to prime minister of cambodia

Harish C Mehta & Julie B Mehta 400 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4361 29 3, S$36.00 Strongman: The Extraordinary Life of Hun Sen is the biography of the Cambodian leader whose private life has been a closely guarded secret. Fully updated and revised from the authors’ first edition (Hun Sen: Strongman of Cambodia, published 1999), this volume is based on recently declassified archival documents and hours of new interviews with Hun Sen, his family and associates. The book chronicles the life of Hun Sen from obscurity as a pagoda boy to strongman status. It reveals the life of Hun Sen and Bun Rany under the Khmer Rouge regime, their troubled romance as junior Khmer Rouge cadres, his escape to Vietnam and triumphant return to liberate his country from genocide, and his emergence as the longest-serving leader in Southeast Asia. Harish C Mehta was Indochina Correspondent for the Business Times newspaper in Singapore and has won numerous academic awards for his work. Julie B Mehta is a scholar of Post-colonial studies who taught at the University of Toronto in Canada.

a history of southeast asia arthur cotterell 452 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4361 02 6, S$37.30

A History of Southeast Asia narrates the history of the region from earliest recorded times until today, covering present-day Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, Indonesia and East Timor. Concisely written and filled with historical anecdotes, this authoritative volume covers both mainland and maritime Southeast Asia from the earliest civilisations through to the colonial period and finally to the present era, following the Pacific dimension of the Second World War. With over 250 illustrations and photographs. Arthur Cotterell was principal of Kingston College, London, and has lived and travelled extensively in Asia, spending much of this time writing about the region.

cold war southeast asia edited by malcolm H. Murfett 384 pp, 227 x 150 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4382 14 4, S$35.00 As World War II came to an end, a period of distrust settled over the world. Southeast Asia was no different. The spectre of Communism stalked the stage. The threat of global nuclear war hung thick in the air. The struggle for domination between the Americans and the Russians came up against the burgeoning nationalism of the liberated states. In this highly combustible climate, what was going to emerge? Cold War Southeast Asia examines this watershed era across the entire region, and in doing so it not only offers a panaromic account of a turning point in Southeast Asian history, but also illuminates the global ramifications of the Cold War and the makings of the world order as we know it today. Malcolm Murfett is Associate Professor in the History department of the National University of Singapore. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he has held positions at York University, the University of New South Wales and the University of Nottingham.

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tom plate Professor Tom Plate is an award-winning journalist whose syndicated columns run in Asia and the United States. He is currently Distinguished Scholar of Asian and Pacific Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he founded The New ASIA MEDIA website.

the art of the interview

insights from an award-winning journalist

256 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 26 7, S$28.00 “Your calls for a journalism that respects the person interviewed and that goes beyond the Woodward-Bernstein process of revelation to a journalism of understanding apply at least as well to the domestic reporting we see in our papers and on-line. The insistence on listening as the major element of both journalism and foreign policy is something that is a cardinal truth.... All this fine work is done in your inimitable conversational style that draws the reader in.” — Barry Sanders, member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Pacific Council on International Policy

in the middle of china’s future

what two decades of worldwide newspaper columns prefigure about the future of the china-u.s. relationship 344 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 62 4, S$32.60

The best journalism tackles the really tough questions! Was the U.S. asleep when China was waking up? Or was its engagement too timid? Will Washington find conflict with Beijing unavoidable? Or has the U.S. policy of engagement and accommodation been the best way to go? Award-winning journalist and syndicated columnist Tom Plate reviews his own two-decade record of newspaper commentary on China in a searching re-evaluation of where he was right and where he went wrong — and where the U.S.China rivalry and relationship may be headed.

in the middle of the future

tom plate on asia: contemporary history through a newspaper column

452 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 63 9, S$32.60 For almost two decades, the columns of journalist Tom Plate have been featured in leading newspapers of the world and have focused entirely on one gigantic subject — the dynamic rise of Asia. Now, for the first time, the best of these columns have been organissed into a substantial anthology, annotated with personal comments by Professor Plate, who is also the author of the best-selling ‘Giants of Asia’ book series. Unpublished material also enlivens the collection with vivid backstories. The net effect is a compelling and sprawling portrait of the last two decades of Asia resurgence by America’s only Asia-only columnist.

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giants of asia series Giants of Asia is a successful groundbreaking series featuring unprecedented conversations with leading political figures, past and present. Written by experienced American journalist Tom Plate, each book offers a succinct, penetrating and candid look into the subjects’ lives. Over 80,000 copies sold worldwide. “You have done a superb job of capturing the many facets of this extraordinary man. I look forward to your conversations with the other Giants you propose to include in the series.” – Dr Henry A. Kissinger on Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew

conversations with ban ki-moon

what the united nations is really like: the view from the top 240 pp, 195 x 140 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4302 04 3, S$37.29

Only eight people have been privileged to hold the job of Secretary General since the United Nations’ founding in 1945. And only one of them has ever told the inside story of the UN while still holding that special office. That man is Ban Ki-moon, the veteran diplomat and former star foreign minister of South Korea now in his second term as Secretary General. Because he understands that the UN is in crisis — and because he fears the reasons for this are not widely understood — he believes it is time to unveil the truth about the organisation and explain why its failure would be a catastrophe. The result is a deeply revealing book about the kinds of issues and challenges whose resolutions (or lack thereof) will in fact determine the future of the world.

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conversations with lee kuan yew (with a new preface and afterword) citizen singapore: how to build a nation 248 pp, 195 x 140 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4398 61 9, S$37.29

American journalist Tom Plate first interviewed the founder of modern Singapore in 1996 in a continuing back-and-forth with LKY that led to the summer of 2009, when the former prime minister agreed to sit down for two days of unprecedentedly informal but intense conversations that led to this special book. This new edition includes fascinating excerpts from prior interviews with Singapore’s former prime minister, as well as the author’s assessment of the man who goes down in history as the world‘s longest-serving PM — and as one of the most unforgettable political figures of modern times.

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conversations with thaksin

from exile to deliverance: thailand’s populist tycoon tells his story 252 pp, 195 x 140 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4328 68 5, S$37.29

While in exile in Dubai, Thaksin Shinawatra tells his tale of triumph and betrayal to American journalist Tom Plate as well as his personal thoughts about poverty reduction, power politics, the future of democracy in Asia — and why he prefers to lose at golf. In this volume, Plate masterfully dissects the mogul who ran his country like a CEO until the tanks came to show who was boss.

conversations with mahathir mohamad doctor m: operation malaysia

248 pp, 195 x 140 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 4276 63 4, S$37.29 He began his professional career as a family physician but wound up prescribing innovative political medicines for the entire nation that remain controversial even today. In this volume, Malaysia’s most famous former PM reveals to Tom Plate his views on governing, on Islam, on Jews, on the West and on Malays that are striking in historical sweep and contemporary relevance.

also available confessions of an american media man: what you find out after journalism school Tom Plate 352 pp, b/w photographs, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4302 64 7, S$24.00

“Confessions of an American Media Man is the autobiography of one of the world’s most famous journalists, Tom Plate ... and [one] of the most honest and influential. The writer takes readers behind the scenes of the most iconic media firms in the world, including Time magazine, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times.” — The Korea Times (Seoul) “His salty vignettes are as addictive as roasted peanuts, and much better for you, for they are bursting with life lessons earned in his ‘no guts, no glory’ way, and told with bracing verve.” — The Straits Times (Singapore)

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The Jungle Is Neutral

Fortress Singapore

Secrets of the Battlebox

Frederick Spencer Chapman 352 pp, b/w photographs and maps 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 38 9 S$23.00

Yap Siang Yong, Romen Bose & Angeline Pang. Revised by Kuldip Singh, Lisa Lim & Germaine Foo 128 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 19 5 S$14.50

Romen Bose 144 pp 210 x 148 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 54 8 S$18.00

Operation Matador: World War II: Britain’s Attempt to Foil the Japanese Invasion of Malaya and Singapore

A Great Betrayal?: The Fall of Singapore Revisited

The Sacrifice of Singapore

Ong Chit Chung 328 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 47 0 S$32.50

Edited by Brian Farrell & Sandy Hunter 304 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 26 9 S$28.00

Michael Arnold 280 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 94 4 S$28.00

The End of the War: Singapore’s Liberation and the Aftermath of the Second World War Romen Bose 224 pp, b/w photographs, maps 210 x 148 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 066 9 S$19.00

Syonan: My Story Mamoru Shinozaki 176 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 52 4 S$14.00

Within Changi’s Walls: A Record of Civilian Internment in World War II George Peet 272 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4328 85 2 S$28.00

China/Hong Kong

Old Shanghai: Gangsters In Paradise

Foreign Mud: A History of the Illegal Opium Trade and the Resulting Anglo-Chinese War

Lynn Pan 256 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 42 3 S$18.50

Maurice Collis 312 pp, 190 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 774 3 S$18.50

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Singapore

The Last Great Strike: The Untold Story of the Strike that Closed the Straits Times

Dissident Voices: Personalities in Singapore’s Political History

Clement Mesenas 252 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4398 31 2 S$20.00

Clement Mesenas 204 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4398 33 6 S$23.00

Victor R. Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh 432 pp 210 x 170 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 35 6 S$37.39

My Singapore

A Cloistered War: Behind the Convent Walls During the Japanese Occupation

When There Were Tigers in Singapore: A Family Saga of the Japanese Occupation

Maisie Duncan 280 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4302 30 2 S$18.50

Edmund M. Schirmer 364 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 17 6 S$20.00

Morgan Chua 136 pp, 210 x 297 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 614 2 (English) S$23.00 ISBN 978 981 261 615 9 (Chinese) S$18.65

Singapore Street Names: A Study of Toponymics

Singapore Correspondent: Political Dispatches from Singapore (1958–1962) Dr Leon Comber 200 pp, paperback, 216 x 138 mm ISBN 978 981 4361 20 0 S$23.35

Crossroads (3rd Edition): A Popular History of Malaysia and Singapore Jim Baker 480 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 02 0 S$32.00

Raffles: The Story of Singapore

Singapore’s Greatest Disasters

Raymond Flower 384 pp, photographs 210 x 297 mm, cased with jacket ISBN 978 981 261 443 8 S$42.00

Malcolm Oei 240 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 23 4 S$18.50

The Tiger and the Trojan Horse: Flashes of Red in Early Singapore

Raffles: The Definitive Biography

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In The Shadow of the Rising Sun Mary Thomas 224 pp, 190 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 261 859 7 S$18.00

NS40: In My Time Mr Miyagi, Illustrations by Chua Jon Dep 120 pp 200 x 170 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 515 2 S$12.00

Singapore: Struggle for Success John Drysdale 632 pp, b/w, photographs, maps 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 766 8 S$35.00

Dennis Bloodworth 400 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 26 5 S$23.31

Maurice Collis 216 pp, 190 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 261 773 6 S$18.50

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Malaysia

Ceritalah 1: Malaysia in Transition

Ceritalah 3: Malaysia a Dream Deferred

Karim Raslan 184 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 898 6 S$13.00

Karim Raslan 248 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 520 5 S$18.50

Memali: A Policeman Remembers

Moving Forward: Malays for the 21st Century

Tunku Muszaffar Shah bin Tunku Ibrahim 144 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 37 9 S$18.00

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad 136 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3845 40 8 S$12.45

13 May 1969: The Darkest Day in Malaysian History Leon Comber 152 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 776 7 S$15.00

March 8: Time For Real Change Kee Thuan Chye 364 pp 216 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 33 3 S$19.95

Abiding Times: An Insight into the Minds of Malaysia’s Thinking Youth

Abiding Times 2: An Insight into the Minds of Malaysia’s Thinking Youth

The Malaysian Way of Life: Perspectives of A Nation’s Culture and Politics

Tunku Zain Al-Abidin Muhriz 320 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 3035 52 6 S$22.00

Tunku Zain Al-Abidin Muhriz 296 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 39 7 S$22.00

Julian C. H. Lee 192 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 384 5224 S$17.45

The Malay Dilemma Mahathir bin Mohamad 240 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 650 0 S$18.50

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Coming of Age: A Decade of Essays 2001-2011 Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad 292 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 59 1 S$18.50

No More Bullshit, Please, The Penang Adventure: We’re all Malaysians A History of the Pearl of the Orient Kee Thuan Chye 400 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 01 4 S$19.95

Raymond Flower 176 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 886 3 S$18.00

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ASIA

Can Asians Think? (4th edition)

Tsunami Alert: Beating Asia’s Next Big One

Kishore Mahbubani 284 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 01 6 S$24.00

Oakley Brooks 216 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 20 3 S$18.50

The Asian Renaissance Anwar Ibrahim 128 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 745 3 S$18.60

The Headhunters of Borneo

Ceritalah 2: Journeys through Southeast Asia

Carl Bock 392 pp 224 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 772 9 S$37.00

Karim Raslan 240 pp, with photographs 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 899 3 S$15.50

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100 useful herbs of malaysia and singapore Joseph Samy, M. Sugumaran & Kate L.W. Lee Edited by K.M. Wong 284 pp, 152 x 227 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 30 3, S$25.00 This book presents a clear and concise introduction to 100 common herbs of the region, highlighting their fascinating uses in traditional medicine, cooking, aromatherapy and fragrances. It defines herbs in the context of their uses and gives a brief historical background, notes on the development of modern drug technology, and an account of edible herbs and essential oils. Adapted from the authors’ book Herbs of Malaysia (2004), this present volume preserves the scientific rigour and expert knowledge of the original, while presenting the information in a more user-friendly format for general readers.

the essential guide to growing orchids in the tropics Chia Tet Fatt & David Astley 208 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 39 3, S$28.00 The Essential Guide to Growing Orchids in the Tropics is the first book on orchid cultivation to be written specifically for growers in tropical countries and to include advice on growing them in tropical lowlands and highlands, wet and dry climates, and in urban environments such as on balconies and indoors. The book will appeal to all types of orchid lovers, as it is structured with two main sections: step-by-step basics for those growing orchids for the first time; and more comprehensive advice for orchid hobbyists and those who wish to learn more about orchid propagation and hybridisation.

thailand’s underwater world chris mitchell, photographs by jez tryner 192 pp, 255 x 205 mm, cased with jacket, ISBN 978 981 4302 55 5, S$52.00 Thailand’s Underwater World showcases the wonders of the marine life in Thailand’s oceans through world-class photography and concise, insightful text. Covering a wide array of marine life, from 12-metre-long whale sharks to tiny shrimps and nudibranchs, the book is designed to appeal to scuba divers and nondivers alike. The text is a dynamic, digestible mix of information about Thailand’s marine life, personal anecdotes about encountering Thailand’s sea creatures faceto-face, and interviews with Thai marine biologists and dive operators.

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A Field Guide to Tropical Plants of Asia

Ferns of the Tropics (Revised Edition)

Gardening in the Tropics

(Revised and updated) David H Engel & Suchart Phummai 280 pp, full colour photographs 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 646 3 S$35.00

Wee Yeow Chin 192 pp, full colour photographs 228 x 155 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 261 179 6 S$28.00

Plants and Flowers of Singapore

Plants and Flowers of Malaysia

Fascinating Insects of Southeast Asia

Grow Your Own Vegetables

Ivan Polunin 160 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 48 1 S$23.00

Ivan Polunin 160 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 47 4 S$23.00

L E O Braack 130 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 49 8 S$23.00

Lee Chew Kang 224 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 538 0 S$28.00

Orchids in a Garden City

Native Orchids of Peninsular Malaysia

A Joy Forever

Orchids of Asia

Teoh Eng Soon 224 pp 255 x 205 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 4276 73 3 S$42.00

Dr Chris Teo 128 pp 280 x 200 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 51 1 S$23.00

Teoh Eng Soon 80 pp, full colour photographs 190 x 220 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 261 657 9 S$28.00

(Revised and updated) Teoh Eng Soon 368 pp, full colour photographs 250 x 250 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 762 0 S$56.00

R E Holttum & Ivan Enoch 384 pp 280 x 200 mm, cased w/jacket ISBN 978 981 4276 50 4 S$60.00

Plant Magic: Auspicious and Inauspicious Plants from Around the World Hugh T W Tan & Giam Xingli 236 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 427 8 S$32.50

Herbs and Spices of Thailand Hugh T W Tan 128 pp, full colour photographs 120 x 120 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 232 968 4 S$23.00

The Malaysian Rainforest Realm: Fascinating Facts in Q&A Ghazally Ismail & Salina Ghazally 248 pp 227 x 148 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 384 544 6 S$34.95

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AUTObiography/biography the book of daniel

adventures of a fashion insider Daniel Boey 460 pp, 260 x 220 mm, cased, ISBN 978 981 4516 63 1, S$46.70 He’s been anointed the ‘Godfather of Singapore fashion’ and ‘Singapore’s Fashion Royalty’ and is mentor to many of Singapore’s top designer labels and models — but Daniel Boey is not a fashion designer. Just who exactly is he and what does he do? Daniel takes us on a dizzying roller-coaster ride through his rise over 25 years of his career in a tough, unforgiving, unpredictable, cut-throat, often superficial industry. More than 1,000 photographs chronicle his journey and the luminaries and brands he worked with.

who is magic babe ning? Ning Cai 256 pp, 215 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 26 6, S$23.00 Asia’s top female celebrity magician ‘Magic Babe’ Ning talks about her 10 years in the tough world of magic showbiz; an age-old industry traditionally dominated by men. Experience the real life adventures of this multi awardwinning, world magic record-breaking, jet-setting illusionist as she unmasks the Magic Babe. Ning reveals how the shy teenage girl transformed herself into magic’s wild child and became a two-time FHM cover girl, embraced by international media and respected by professional peers worldwide.

remembering elias pereira an education icon

Lawrence Thomas 192 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 49 5, S$23.35 Elias Pereira was the founder of Stamford College, the first private institution to provide education services in Singapore. This book is the story of his life and his work in education. It covers his early years in his hometown of Kerela, India, and in Colombo (now Sri Lanka) before making the move to Singapore. A pioneer in many ways, Elias developed his own syllabus, notes and study methods to prepare his students for international exams in commercial subjects, secretarial skills and the equivalent of ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels then.

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it’s easy to cry subhas anandan 256 pp, 152 x 227 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 52 5, S$32.00 Subhas Anandan is undoubtedly the best-known criminal lawyer in Singapore. The first volume of his autobiography The Best I Could covered the sensational cases of Took Leng How, Anthony Ler and Ah Long San as well as his views on mandatory death sentences and ‘police entrapment’. In this second volume, the acclaimed lawyer and foremost champion of pro bono work moves away from depicting gruesome murders and delves instead into the emotions behind the crimes. Written while undergoing dialysis, the acclaimed lawyer reflects on life, friendship, family and work — and bares his innermost thoughts through the cases that have affected him deeply and his struggle with health.

naked ape, naked boss: bernard harrison the man behind the singapore zoo and the world’s first night safari

Kirpal Singh 224 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 72 0, S$24.30 This book tells the story of the man behind the success of the Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari, the man who shaped Singapore’s most attractive tourist destinations and the man who couldn’t and wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. What shaped his own personality? What problems did he encounter in wanting to create a zoo and a night safari that Singapore could be — and is — very proud of? Dr Kirpal Singh is Associate Professor of English Literature at the Singapore Management University. Also a poet and literary critic, he has known Bernard Harrison for over 30 years.

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karpal singh, tiger of jelutong: the full biography 1940–2014 Tim Donoghue 376 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 45 7, S$32.00 Karpal Singh is widely regarded as Malaysia’s best criminal and constitutional lawyer. His sudden death in April 2014 in a horrific car accident — just a month after he was convicted of sedition in the High Court — shocked and saddened Malaysians to the core and left a deep void in the country’s legal and political landscape. In this revised and updated edition, veteran journalist Tim Donoghue completes the biography of Malaysia’s tenacious and principled lawyer-politician. A journalist with the Dominion Post newspaper in Wellington, New Zealand, Tim Donoghue first discussed the possibility of writing this biography with Karpal Singh when he visited the lawyer at the Kamunting Detention Camp outside Taiping in 1988.

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jeremy monteiro

late night thoughts of a jazz musician Jeremy Monteiro 256 pp, 215 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 65 5, S$28.00 Jeremy Monteiro is an award winning jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, educator and Singapore Cultural Medallion winner. Jeremy is also a thinker and an observer. From his formidable virtuosity on the piano where he communicates non-verbally, to the stories he tells on the stage at his many packed concerts and jazz club shows, he has often kept his show audiences in rapt attention. This book features anecdotes about his life, his work and the jazz music scene. Jeremy has perfomed and/or recorded internationally with the likes of James Moody, Michael Brecker, Bobby McFerrin, Lee Ritenour, Herbie Mann, Paulinho DaCosta, Ernie Watts, Charlie Haden, Leroy Jones, Cassandra Wilson, Vanessa Rubin, Carmen Bradford, Matt Monro and Simon & Garfunkel.

leap

inspiring stories of an ordinary singaporean in extraordinary activities yap kwong weng 200 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 00 7, S$21.00 In Leap, Singaporean Yap Kwong Weng makes a compelling case for the need to adapt in today’s world. From extreme experiences in US Navy Seal training to trekking 100km across the Taklamakan Desert in China to doing business in Myanmar, Kwong Weng, an active volunteer in Cambodia, shares his insights into what he has learnt and suggests ways to strengthen your purpose and how to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. The author is COO of a leading Oil & Gas company based in Myanmar and the Cambodia Country Chair of Global Dignity, a non-partisan organisation. From 2011 to 2013, he was Secretary General of the United Nations Association of Singapore where he developed key international programmes.

draw on love

inspiring stories of an ordinary singaporean in extraordinary activities peter draw 200 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 37 3, S$21.00 Kicked out of an art class because he couldn’t afford the fees, Peter Draw pressed on with his drawings and then used them to change the world. Breaking not one but four Guinness world records — for the largest caricature in the world in 2007 and for teaching the largest art lesson in the world in 2010. He has been featured as ‘Everyday Hero’ in Reader’s Digest Asia, appointed ambassador for corporate and community organisations and was awarded the Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore for his works for children, world peace and human rights in 2008.

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belinda lee celebrates the human spirit

256 pp, 216 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 18 1, S$23.35 Award-winning television actress and host Belinda Lee has travelled the world in the course of her work. The bilingual thespian has met many fellow Singaporeans who embrace the road less trodden, volunteering their time in social causes and helping generously with the under privileged. This compilation of stories features some of the amazing people she meets on her travels; people who celebrate the human spirit and who restores your faith in the good of man and humanity.

the other singapore story

one man’s journey from PSLE failure to university graduate Ravindran Kanna 180 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 19 8, S$18.60 This book tells the story of a young man who failed his PSLE examinations, but through sheer determination, perseverance and hard work is now a graduate teacher at a primary school in Singapore. The author did not let failure set him back nor problems or challenges defeat him. He forged on with an iron will. He took a shot at every available educational opportunity Singapore offered to better himself — and he succeeded. A firm believer in lifelong learning, his 16-year journey of part-time studies covers true events of the many people who have helped him in one way or other.

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life in the skies

everything you want to know about flying Captain Lim Khoy Hing 232 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4484 13 8, S$15.80 Life in the Skies is a unique compendium of tips, advice, anecdotes and tales from the storied career of life-long pilot, Captain Lim Khoy Hing. Captain Lim provides insights into every aspect of air travel — informing passengers of all the hidden mysteries of airplane safety and regulations, enlightening those who wonder how someone trains and becomes an international airline pilot, and entertaining readers throughout with anecdotes, tales and jokes from his own personal experiences in the air.

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josephine chia

Born in British colonial Singapore in 1951, Josephine Chia grew up in Kampong Potong Pasir. Fighting for her right to an education at a time when girls were kept home, this proud Peranakan graduated with an Honours Degree in Philosophy (reading English and Philosophy) from the University of Singapore in 1979 and later achieved a Masters in Creative Writing at the Bath Spa University College (UK). Josephine’s short stories were published in various issues of SINGA, a Singapore literary journal. After moving to the UK, she was one of the twelve winners of the Ian St. James Awards for short fiction in 1992, and the first Singaporean to win that award. Since then, she has also gathered other awards and prizes for her short stories. winner of

2014

singapore literature prize

kampong spirit: gotong royong

life in potong pasir, 1955 to 1965

josephine chia 240 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4398 60 2, S$18.60 The most significant aspect of living in a kampong was its kampong spirit — or gotong royong. Though deprived of modern comforts like electricity or running water, multiracial neighbours lived harmoniously with each other in their attap villages and had a strong sense of community. Kampong Spirit brings to life the colourful characters of the villagers with whom Josephine Chia grew up in a kampong in Potong Pasir. The period 1955 to 1965 was also a dramatic era for Singapore. As the country struggled towards nationhood, the social and political events of this time and their effects are seen through the eyes of the common folk. This collection of delightful, real life short stories depicts Singapore’s history and heritage at a human level.

frog under a coconut shell josephine chia 328 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4276 84 9 S$18.50 The title of this biography is a reference to both the author’s mother and the author herself. The author’s mother, although herself uneducated and living a parochial existence in a small village, believed in and fought hard to realise a greater vision — the right to educate her daughter. And the author had to deal with the challenges of crossing boundaries both geographical and emotional. This moving tale weaves the lives of both women together, beautifully evoking the experience of living in 1960s Singapore, and painting in heartwarming detail, a Peranakan woman’s journey from the bloom of her youth to her later affliction with Alzheimer’s.

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neil humphreys

Neil Humphreys lived in Singapore for 10 years and wrote three bestselling works about his time in the city-state. In 2006, he left for Australia where he wrote Be My Baby, Match Fixer and Premier Leech. He’s now back in Singapore and continues to write for several magazines and newspapers in Singapore, Australia and the UK.

saving a sexier island notes from an old singapore

296 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 09 0, S$20.50 With Singapore evolving at a blistering pace, old Singapore is being left behind, neglected or just plain dying. As a result, active citizenry is taking off like never before with Singaporeans campaigning to save Bukit Brown, Joo Chiat, HDB flats, Rochor Centre, with Jalan Besar, Balestier and Tiong Bahru championed for their history/heritage. The race is on to save an even sexier island. So as the nation celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2015, Neil Humphreys heads off on a tour of old Singapore to find fifty sights and sounds that are at risk of being overlooked, forgotten or even bulldozed and lost forever. But Humphreys tracks them all down in a funny, insightful and unashamedly sentimental search for what’s left of Singapore’s soul.

Return to A Sexy Island: Notes from A New Singapore 280 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 67 0 S$18.60

Notes from an Even Smaller Island

Scribbles from the Same Island

232 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 586 2 S$18.60

224 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 649 4 S$18.60

Complete Notes from Singapore (Omnibus)

Be My Baby: On the Road to Fatherhood

744 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 661 6 S$32.50

264 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 658 6 S$18.50

Final Notes from a Great Island: A Farewell Tour of Singapore 268 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 29 6 S$18.60

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Throughout his career, Singapore’s bestselling author Neil Humphreys has successfully mixed biting wit with pitch-black satire to highlight the hypocrisy that lies beneath Asia’s sanitised, swinging city. In both fiction and non-fiction, he has shone a light into Singapore’s darkest corners to create riveting stories that both captivate the reader and provoke the conscience. Now, in his new novel Marina Bay Sins, he has taken a parang to some of Asia’s most sacred cows.

marina bay sins

240 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4634 56 4, S$18.60 Detective Inspector Stanley Low is having a really bad day. His bipolar condition is already ruining another session with his psychiatrist when a sadistic sex murdersuicide at Singapore’s most prestigious hotel plunges him back into a sordid underworld he was desperate to leave behind. As the case spirals out of control, Inspector Low encounters self-help celebrity couple Yue Liang and Jimmy Chew. She’s a desperate singer willing to do whatever it takes to break the US market. He’s a motivational speaker embroiled in a financial crisis. Neither of them can get their story straight. Meanwhile, a South African CEO cannot control his addiction to Asian women, an elusive Indonesian businessman plays pimp for exiled military generals, a government minister is determined to protect foreign ‘talent’ and an imprisoned loan shark pushes Low to the brink of a nervous breakdown. Fuelled by his uncontrollable mania, Inspector Low goes undercover once more and returns to a world that the Asian metropolis refuses to acknowledge: a world of gambling addiction, crime syndicates, international money launderers, immoral celebrities and corrupt politicians — all living in Asia’s cleanest city.

 

Match Fixer

Premier Leech: A Story of Greed, Sleaze and Corruption

288 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 29 0 S$18.50

280 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 42 5 S$18.50

praise for neil humphreys’ other books “When I was a kid, the best thing to come out of Dagenham was an Escort Mexico … And now this book. Come on!” — Actor/writer Nick Frost, on Humphreys’ novel Premier Leech “I tried to put names to the characters, all imaginary of course! It’s a riotous read!” — Director Ken Loach, on Premier Leech   “Americans may not know anything about English football — heck, we’re not even sure that short-pants stuff really is football. But there’s nothing we love more than a scandal that runs all the way up to the big guys. Neil Humphreys delivers that and more in the form of a bang-up tale of an English footballer adrift in the perplexing land of Singapore, a hard-edged odyssey of sex, drugs and football that will keep you turning pages to the very end. I friggin’ love it.” — Author Jake Needham, on Match Fixer

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social issues

pleasure factory

horrors of the singapore flesh trade Kaiwen Leong with Elaine Leong 272 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 29 5, S$21.00 Underneath Singapore’s squeaky-clean exterior is a dark realm like no other. Based on interviews with hundreds of prostitutes in Singapore and years of research, we bring you Pleasure Factory. In the Pleasure Factory, women advertise pleasure by the hour, but the only real product is pain. The only defence is numbness. The only comfort is empty hope. But when you have been sold to the trade by your parents or are trapped by circumstance, even numbness and hope begin to crumble. Their bodies may not be their own, but they each have their own story to tell. For the first time ever, discover the lives of prostitutes in Singapore.

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teenage rebels

startling stories of cults, drugs and local youths kaiwen leong with Elaine Leong 320 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 47 1, S$21.00 Negative influences are lurking at every corner and money can buy anything. For everything else, there is the Internet. Want friends? Join an online cult. Want drugs? Click and DIY. When such disturbing influences combine with an oppressive pressure to fit in, some teens stick to the straight path society has laid out, while others stray into dark alleys, only to be trapped, committing crimes or developing psychological problems that ruin them, leaving their futures in shambles. Through interviews with youths and research, the authors expose stories of seemingly normal teens from average Singaporean and Malaysian families. Hear their voices and understand their mindsets.

deadly stakes

shocking stories of gambling addiction in singapore Kaiwen Leong with Elaine Leong 320 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 33 2, S$21.00 The gamblers interviewed for this book all had one thing in common — they didn’t know what hit them. They thought they were in Casino Heaven and they, the Gods of Gambling. They thought they were invincible and would always win it all back. They thought wrong. They didn’t just lose; they got wiped out and destroyed. But they managed to claw themselves out in the most unbelievable ways — adopting sugar mummies, selling their kidneys, even resorting to black magic. But all this only led one way — to hell. For some, it led to untimely death.

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true crime

99 months

the case of the sydney double murders ram tiwary 344 pp, 215 x 135 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 46 4, S$23.35 On 15 September 2003, two Singaporean students at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Tony Tan Poh Chuan and Tay Chow Lyang, were brutally murdered in their apartment. Eight-and-a-half months later, their housemate and fellow Singaporean, Ram Tiwary, was arrested for their murders. Although Tiwary proclaimed innocence, he was found guilty in 2006 and sentenced to life imprisonment. A successful appeal overturned the conviction and awarded him a retrial, which also resulted in a guilty verdict in 2009. But two days after the second appeal in 2012, the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal overturned the 2009 conviction and acquitted him. Ram Tiwary returned to Singapore in 2012 after his release. Was he convicted of a crime he did not commit? Was crucial evidence overlooked in favour of a hasty conviction? And who, then, is really responsible for the murders of his friends?

men misbehaving

men who commit murder, fraud and other crimes in singapore Yeo Suan Futt 176 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 09 9, S$18.50 The author of Wild Women Do on crimes committed by females in Singapore returns with a new collection on local crime. This time round, it’s the men who are up to no good and exposed here are cases of murders, sexual demeanours and fraud. The spurned lover who sets his former girlfriend on fire; the police staff sergeant who commits a double murder in Kovan; the fatal accident that caused 400 men to riot in Little India; two good friends who kidnapped a millionaire’s mother. These are the stories of the men who have committed heinous crimes and run afoul of the law.

sex crimes

rape, molest and sexual misdemeanours in singapore Balvinder Sandhu 176 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 10 5, S$18.50 Teachers, doctors and senior civil servants used to be considered role models in society but as in every profession, there are always black sheep who tarnish the reputation of their peers. Beneath the stereotype of a hardworking employee, here are cases of people who have committed crimes of a sexual or perverse nature. Read about the serial rapist who found his victims through social media; the elderly doctor who was accused of molesting his patient; the senior civil servant who traded sex for business favours; the female teacher who behaved inappropriately with the classmate of her 13-year-old son. These are the stories of the men and women who did not keep their passion under control, committing crimes of a sexual nature.

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all for the money

bribery, cheats, swindles and other monetary fraud in singapore Sarah Ooi 176 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 08 2, S$18.50 Everyone wants to have more money and most of us work hard to earn a living. However, there are some among us who complain that their money is not enough but instead of earning their money, they take the easy way and conspire to cheat and con others to achieve their means. Cases featured in this book include the owner of a online blog shop who offered bargain goods that did not exist; the insurance agent who sold her millionaire client a non-existent premium policy; the four top chefs from luxury hotels charged with corruption in a S$1 million kickback case; the top surgeon who heavily overcharged her foreign clients; a syndicate that cloned ATM cards to steal from a major bank. These are the stories of the men and women who let their love of money get the better of them.

all in the name of lust

extra-marital affairs, amorous scandals and illicit sex in singapore Patricia Ng 184 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 50 1, S$18.50 Love and sex, or perhaps lust to be more accurate, has made many men and women run afoul of the law. When passion and desire take over rational thought, bad things happen. Here are some of the cases featured in this book: a senior civil servant who faces corruption charges for engaging in extra-marital affairs; a high-flying politician who has to step down in shame; school teachers and academics who sleep with their students; a straight ‘A’ student who sets a world record for having continuous sex with 251 men; an undergraduate who posts sex videos of himself and his girlfriend on his blog and loses his scholarship. These are the people who have been blinded by lust.

murder most foul

strangled, poisoned and dismembered in singapore yeo suan futt 184 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4398 42 8, S$18.50 Seemingly safe on the surface, sunny Singapore has seen its fair share of murders that run the gamut from premeditated cases to crimes of passion. Here are some selected cases from the archives. Read about the “curry” murder where the victim’s body was dismembered and cooked in curry and then disposed off. Then there was the maid who stabbed her employer and yet another who killed her employer’s child. But maids have also fallen prey and one domestic worker was herself murdered and dumped into a rooftop water tank.

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wild women do

female killers, tricksters and crooks in singapore yeo suan futt 168 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4398 41 1, S$18.50 Often regarded as the fairer sex, women can be just as evil and ruthless as their male counterparts. In fact, some even consider women more deadly as they are not above using their feminine charms to get their own way. Here are cases of women who have fallen foul of the law. From girls who cheat elderly gentlemen of their retirement funds to a teacher who seduced her male student, from maids who poisoned their employers to the accountant who stole from the company she worked for. These are wild women you don’t want to meet.

foreigners behaving badly

committing murder, hooliganism and other crimes in singapore balvinder sandhu 210 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4484 03 9, S$18.50 Moving to a new country to live is difficult. Most people settle down nicely but a handful don’t get used to their newly adopted home. Here then are stories of foreigners in Singapore who behave badly — committing murder, financial scams, vandalism and more. Read about the domestic helper who murdered her employer, the Swiss IT consultant who vandalised an MRT train, the Bangladeshi worker who killed his Indonesian girl friend as well as the Romanian diplomat involved in a hit-and-run accident. Ignorance of Singaporean law does not save you from prosecution and punishment as these foreigners found out, the hard way.

financial fraud

money scams, embezzlement and swindles in singapore balvinder sandhu 176 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4398 39 8, S$18.50 It has been said that the love of money is the root of all evil. This is only too true as we profile cases involving money matters. Tricksters are quick to prey on Man’s desire to have more money which is why sleights of hand and Ponzi schemes succeed. Even senior finance managers often succumb to greed and lust, betraying their employers’ trust to fund their gambling addiction or to lavish expensive gifts on their mistresses. Whether small-time crooks or seasoned swindlers, no one is above the law as we find out.

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Biography

Singapore’s Lost Son Kaiwen Leong 200 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 68 7 S$18.60

A Daughter Remembers Li Lien-Fung 368 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 77 7 S$19.50

Rickshaw Reporter George L Peet 240 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 637 1 S$23.50

Sam Leong: Defining a Culinary Icon

No Bed of Roses: The Rose Chan Story

Sam Leong with Stephen Lee 200 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 68 7 S$18.60

Cecil Rajendra 280 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 20 2 S$23.00

I Don’t Want to Be Poor: The Boyd Au Success Story

Dick Lee: The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman

A Baba Boyhood: Growing up During World War 2

A Nyonya Mosaic: Memoirs of a Peranakan Childhood

William Gwee Thian Hock 272 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 22 9 S$23.00

William Gwee Thian Hock 224 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 40 0 S$23.00

Jolene’s Story: Who Says a Wayward Kid Will Stay Wayward Forever

Quest for Architectural Excellence: A Malaysian Experience

Boyd Au 184 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 10 7 S$23.00

Dick Lee Foreword by Lim Sek 340 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 41 8 S$19.50

Alex Yoong: The Driver’s Line

Memoirs of A DJ: Life in Progress

Growing Up With the Nation

Steve Dawson 242 pp 195 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 20 7 S$23.00

Vernetta Lopez 184 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 21 7 S$18.60

Ahmad Kamil Jaafar 274 pp 152 x 222 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4408 42 4 S$50.00

Jolene Goh 160 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 11 4 S$18.60

Ruslan Khalid 308 pp 230 x 170 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 57 2 S$18.50

The Prosecutor Glenn Knight 200 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 33 3 S$23.00

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The Maxxis Global Family: Achieving Long-term Value for the Greater Good Dr Wally Y.H. Chen 220 pp 227 x 152 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4408 04 2 S$32.00

My Long March: Eleven Women’s Quest for Freedom Retold by See Phui Yee 200 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 420 9

S$24.00

The Best I Could Subhas Anandan 296 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 457 5 S$28.00

The Reluctant Imperialist: An Adventurous Life in Colonial Malaya, Africa and Hong Kong Tim Hardy 320 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 768 2 S$18.50

The Right Mistakes: My Life as a Singapore Gangster

This is Business: My Life as a Singapore Gangster 2

Foo Yin Tung 224 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 95 1 S$18.50

Foo Yin Tung 224 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4382 02 1 S$18.60

Maid in Singapore: The Serious, Quirky and Sometimes Absurd Life of a Domestic Worker

I Married a Barbarian

Colliding Worlds

Dennis Bloodworth & Liang Ching Ping 252 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 86 9 S$18.64

Gerald de Cruz 240 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 870 2 S$19.00

Crisanta Sampang 148 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 170 3 S$16.00

The Dead Do Talk Dr Porntip Rojanasunan 192 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 73 9 S$20.00

Global issues THE ANSWERS

There are so many challenges in today’s world. These include crises in need of solutions, disasters waiting to happen, and opportunities waiting to be seized. So, what are the answers? How can these issues be addressed or resolved? This series explores some of the most significant challenges of the 21st century and, crucially, provides the answers.

North Korea

Terrorism

The Global Economy

Sustainability

Andrew Logie

Paul Wilkinson 128 pp 177 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 98 6 S$18.50

Nenad Pacek 176 pp 177 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 57 9 S$18.50

Zoë Robinson 144 pp 177 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 56 2 S$18.50

192 pp 177 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 30 0 S$18.50

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true crime

Nightingale Songs: Survival Stories From Domestic Violence Kendra Frazier 248 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 89 0 S$18.60

True Cases of a Private Investigator Heng Ping Kai 128 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 19 4 S$18.65

Cold-Blooded Murders

Putting the Boot In

Alex Josey 396 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 2618 92 4 S$18.50

David O’Connor 208 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 96 8 S$18.60

Yellow Ribbon: True-life Accounts of Ex-offenders and Their Second Chance At Life Shawn Wee & Looi Wan Teng 160 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 73 9 S$14.90

Hostage Terror: Abducted by the Abu Sayaff Werner Wallert 160 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 39 9 S$16.50

The David Marshall Trials

Blood Lust

Alex Josey 252 pp, b/w photographs 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 2616 21 0 S$20.00

Alex Josey 320 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 21 4 S$18.50

Swindling Billions: An Extraordinary History of the Great Money Fraudsters Kari Nars 256 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 06 7 S$34.50

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as the heart bones break audrey chin 364 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4484 07 7, S$21.00 In Thong Tran’s Vietnam, everyone is at war and no one is who they seem. But even a conflicted heart needs a home. Yearning for a true father and a cause to give himself to, Thong chooses independence, liberty and happiness — his tutor and the Viet Cong. It is a choice with karmic consequences he will spend the next half century criss-crossing the Pacific to outrun. Can Thong set down the bones rankling in his heart? And at what cost? “A lyrical journey of self-discovery and identity... Audrey Chin has written a powerhouse of a novel that forces the reader to feel every beat of its thumping heart.” – Sung J. Woo, author of Everything Asian

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land of the meat munchers nicholas yong 192 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 13 6, S$18.60 It’s 28 days after the zombie apocalypse. This is Jim, Ghim Moh’s resident, undergraduate and apocalypse survivor. Sanctuary is waiting in Tiong Bahru, but there are five million very hungry meat munchers in the way. And all he’s got to fend them off with is his parang and a backpack. Sure, there’s Selina the crazy girl with the tattoos and Raj the law graduate to help out. But it doesn’t mean they can’t get infected. Welcome to the brand new Singapore, where meat munchers and wayangs roam the land, and you’d better have a weapon ready. After all, when there’s no more government to complain to, survival is your own problem. Formerly a reporter for the Life! section of The Straits Times, Nicholas Yong is a freelance writer and co-founder of popular culture website www. GeekCrusade.com. He also runs a travel blog, www.incoherentboy.com.

zac lee and the legend of yamashita’s gold erwin chan 224 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 37 2, S$13.97 The elusive legend of General Yamashita’s treasure hoard comes alive in this heart-pounding tale of non-stop adventures. Join Zac Lee and his friends as they go treasure hunting by following the clues that Zac’s missing father left behind. From dangerous trekking through historical places to escaping gangsters and pirates, the three friends examine war relics and solve puzzles to unearth secrets and shocking discoveries. Based on actual historical facts and locations, this classic story also examines real issues of love, loss, friendship and betrayal. Discover compelling stories behind the quaint, rustic places that are forgotten amid Singapore’s rapid urbanisation, and relish the roller-coaster ride of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end.

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walter woon

Walter Woon was educated at the National University of Singapore and St John’s College, Cambridge. He has been at various times the Sub-Dean and ViceDean of the NUS Law Faculty, a nominated Member of Parliament, a director of two listed companies, legal adviser to the President, ambassador to several European countries, Solicitor-General and Attorney-General. He is presently professor of law at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and the Dean of the Singapore Institute of Legal Education.

the devil and the deep blue sea walter woon 292 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 02 0, S$18.50 The fourth book in The Advocate’s Devil series picks up where The Devil to Pay leaves off. In The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, the sun has set on the British Empire in Malaya, and the blood-red rising sun of Nippon has ushered in a new era. Life has to go on under the new colonial masters. For Dennis Chiang and his friends, as for everyone else in occupied Singapore, adjusting to the change of regime isn’t easy. Dennis is picked up by the Kempeitai but escapes with help from a totally unexpected source. Then, a ghost from the past returns in the form of his former flame Siew Chin, who brings with her Communist Comrade Number One seeking sanctuary from the Kempeitai. Dennis now has to contend with competing loyalties not just in the romantic field but also in politics. His old boss d’Almeida has also gone underground to avoid arrest by the Japanese but continues to work clandestinely for the British. Caught between the Japanese, the Communist resistance and the British, Dennis Chiang finds himself walking on a knife-edge between the devil and the deep blue sea, the samurai sword of Damocles hanging over his head.

other books in the advocate’s devil series

The Advocate’s Devil

The Devil’s Circle

The Devil to Pay

328 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 65 4 S$18.50

336 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 98 2 S$18.50

336 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 66 1 S$18.50

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gopal baratham

Dr Gopal Baratham (1935–2002) was both a distinguished writer and a prominent neurosurgeon in equal parts. He was born in the quiet of the mid-thirties, survived in the turmoil of the fifties and sixties, and in the eighties, found the tranquillity for writing. Considered a literary light during his lifetime, his oeuvre consists of five volumes of short stories, three novels and a non-fiction book. His first book, A Candle or The Sun, won the Southeast Asia Write Award in 1991 and was short-listed for the Commonwealth Book Prize in 1992. One of the first Singapore writers to have their work published by an international publisher, his books received much worldwide praise.

gopal baratham: collected short stories 368 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 14 0, S$25.00 This exciting collection brings together thirty-nine of the late Dr Gopal Baratham’s characteristic and revered pieces. In his usual blunt, strong and controversial style, Baratham’s socio-political critiques are ‘peopled’ by characters from virtually every background and class — with their frustrated hopes, wild illusions and excesses. Paired with a stylistic and evolving narrative voice, as seen in dialogue that fluctuates from poetic to quirky, this writer’s ambivalent medium is also his message. Readers are drawn into the depth of his work, and left with a sympathetic, sensitive understanding of events, people, actions and the complexities of relationships.

a candle or the sun

292 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 35 5, S$21.50 Hernie Perera runs the furniture department in Benson’s, the largest store in Singapore. In his spare time, he writes stories. Suddenly, his comfortable life is shattered. His father is found to have terminal cancer, he loses his job, and his lover joins the ‘Children of the Book’, a Christian sect committed to overthrowing an oppressive government. An old acquaintance and government official promises Hernie literary success in exchange for information on the ‘Children of the Book’. He must now decide between the rewards of political corruption and his conscience. With passion and humour, A Candle or the Sun reveals a Singapore far different from the tourist brochures.

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moonrise, sunset

348 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 36 2, S$21.50 Hours after agreeing to marry How Kum Menon, Vanita Sundram is murdered, stabbed while asleep in her fiance’s arms. More killings follow, and the reluctant and grieving How Kum is swept up in the police investigation. As time passes and the murders remain unsolved, several self-proclaimed ‘experts’ muscle in: How Kum’s drunken ‘Uncle’ Oscar with his underworld links; the unlikely double-act of an American psycho-sexual healer and his matronly psychic sidekick; and a Hindu holy-man… A political thriller in the tradition of Graham Greene and Eric Ambler, Moonrise, Sunset enhances Gopal Baratham’s reputation as Singapore’s most brilliant and controversial writer.

sayang

284 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4328 60 9, S$21.50 Joe Samy suspects that his wife, Ri is pulling the blinds on him. So he engages the rough but affable private eye, Sigmund Lee, to track her movements. As he is led on a roundabout ride, Joe succumbs to temptation himself, first with a transsexual, then with his son’s girlfriend. Events begin to take a twist for the macabre as Ri falls mysteriously ill and his son, Kris, submits his body to a drug peddler while Joe himself tangles with a defrocked priest. As his family falls apart, Joe Samy, now vulnerable and not so smug, takes a hard lesson from life on the true meaning of ‘sayang’.

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chan ling yap

Chan Ling Yap (or Yap Chan Ling when in Asia) was born in Kuala Lumpur. She was educated in Malaysia and subsequently in England where she obtained a PhD in Economics. She lectured at the University of Malaya before joining the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome where she worked for nearly two decades. She now lives in the UK with her husband and family.

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new beginnings Chan Ling Yap 232 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 61 5, S$21.00 In the southern Province of Guangxi amidst the turmoil of the Taiping Rebellion and the Opium War, a woman is kidnapped and her husband shipped out as a coolie to Singapore. Yet from despair came good fortune. Seen through the eyes of one family, this is a moving story of the scourge of opium and one man’s plight and rise in fortune in British Malaya. “A strong story line... (this book) takes us from the turbulence of a China unmercifully exploited with opium by the western powers in Victorian times, to the race and clan rivalries of an emerging Singapore and Malaya.” – Bill Jackson, Editor of The Corporal and the Celestials

Sweet Offerings

Bitter-Sweet Harvest

352 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 44 9 S$21.00

416 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 68 3 S$21.00

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Lee su kim

Lee Su Kim is the author of ten books including three bestsellers. She is a fulltime writer and language consultant. Formerly Associate Professor of English at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Su Kim’s research interests are in language, culture and identity. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Houston and a Masters degree from the University of Malaya. She has presented papers at international conferences in Europe, the USA and Asia and published widely on language and identity issues. She is the founding President of the Peranakan Baba Nyonya Association of Kuala Lumpur & Selangor. She was a speaker at the Ubud Writers Festival, 2010, and a previous columnist with The Star.

sarong secrets: of love, loss and longing 200 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4484 17 6, S$18.60 A delightful collection of 12 short stories that brings the reader into the world of the Peranakans, or the Straits Chinese, a colourful community in Malacca, Penang and Singapore. In Sarong Secrets, Su Kim tells more tales of passion and unfulfilled love, of innocence lost, greed and betrayal, of loneliness and the search for a sense of belonging, of a unique cultural heritage facing the challenges of modern times. Interspersed among her stories are photographs of beautiful sarongs, accessories and artefacts from the Peranakan community. “Su Kim invites us into a powder room where gossip, sisterly sharing and heartfelt confession remind us that nyonya women living in a baba world had to have extra pluck to transgress those social mores. In Sarong Secrets, she divulges the nyonyas’ colourful idiosyncracies and guilty secrets with ever so much wit and sympathy.” —Khoo Salma Nasution, President, Penang Heritage Trust

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kebaya tales: of matriarchs, maidens, mistresses and matchmakers

180 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 32 7 S$18.60 Kebaya Tales is the first of Su Kim’s short story collections on the nyonyas and babas. The 13 stories in this volume teem with fascinating characters, unexpected twists and turns, cultural rituals, beliefs and superstitions, and poignant events in the life stories of the Peranakans. “Mothers tell stories. Daughters often forget them but not Lee Su Kim. She shows that Malaysian Peranakan mothers transmit stories with a distinct flavour. Through these bright and trenchant vignettes, Su Kim has heightened the uniqueness of her community. One might add that these enjoyable tales add a more nuanced dimension to the art of being both Malaysian and Chinese.” —Professor Wang Gungwu, National University of Singapore

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CATHERINE LIM

Catherine Lim is internationally recognised as one of the leading figures in the world of Asian fiction. The prolific writer and political commentator has penned more than 20 books across various genres — short stories, novels, reflective prose, poems and satirical pieces. Many of her works are studied in local and foreign schools and universities and have been published in various languages in several countries.

the catherine lim collection 436 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 2618 56 6, S$25.00

The collection consists of an early novel (The Serpent’s Tooth) and three celebrated short story collections (They do return ... but gently lead them back; O Singapore!: Stories in celebration and The woman’s book of superlatives). The stories range from tales of the paranormal to that of sexual harassment and political satire.

The Bondmaid 388 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 20 7 S$23.32

Roll Out the Champagne, Singapore! 252 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4561 58 7 S$21.50

The Teardrop Story Woman

Following the Wrong God Home

The Song of Silver Frond

Miss Seetoh in the World

400 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 21 4 S$23.32

400 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 22 1 S$23.32

400 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 23 8 S$23.32

488 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 36 4 S$23.32

A Watershed Election: Singapore’s GE 2011 140 pp 190 x 128 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 70 6 S$13.93

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MINFONG HO

Born in Burma in 1951 to Chinese parents, Minfong Ho has lived in Thailand and Singapore, and currently resides in Ithaca in upstate New York with her husband and three children. At 16, she left Thailand for Taiwan where she studied Chinese history and literature for two years at Tunghai University. After that she studied at Cornell University and graduated with a BA in economics and later a Master of Fine Arts.

the minfong ho collection 400 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 45 6, S$25.00

This collection comprises award-winning author Minfong Ho’s three most cherished novels: Sing to the Dawn, Rice Without Rain and The Clay Marble. Set against the historical backdrops of rural Thailand and Cambodia, these stories speak of hope, love and growth despite the most adverse circumstances, and celebrate the triumph of the human spirit.

minfong ho’s award-winning novels HAVE sold more than 100,000 copies!

Sing to the Dawn

Rice Without Rain

The Clay Marble

128 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 001 0 S$10.18

208 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 571 8 S$13.50

152 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 232 932 5 S$12.00

Sing to the Dawn (Musical) ISBN 978 981 261 240 3 S$10.18

Journeys: An Anthology of Short Stories 204 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 479 7 S$13.93

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colin cheong

Colin Cheong has written some thirty books to date. His first novel The Stolen Child (1989) won the National Book Development Council of Singapore Book Award in 1990. This was followed by Poets, Priests and Prostitutes (1990) and a novella Tangerine (1996) which won the Singapore Literature Prize in 1996. Another novella The Man in the Cupboard (1999) received the Merit award at the Singapore Literature Prize in 1998, while his poetry collection Void Decks and Other Empty Places (1996) won the Commendation award at the Singapore Literature Prize in 1997. His latest novel Polite Fiction was published in 2011. In the same year The Colin Cheong Collection — which gathers several of his well-known works into one volume — was released.

the colin cheong collection

452 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4346 38 2, S$25.00 This volume comprises three published novellas and 23 short stories. Set in Singapore with singularly male protagonists, the stories in this collection are sensitive in their evocation of the male psyche in the various stages of life, and explore the human themes of love and the initiating rites of passage into adulthood with all its expectations and frustrations. Contents: Seventeen; Poets, Priests and Prostitutes; The Man in the Cupboard; Life Cycle of Homo Sapiens, Male; and other stories

The Stolen Child

Polite Fiction

352 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 64 1 S$18.60

240 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 54 6 S$18.60

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philip jeyaretnam

Philip Jeyaretnam graduated with First Class Honours from Cambridge University (UK) and held a visiting Fulbright Fellowship at Harvard Law School. He was also an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore, a member of the Singapore Public Service Commission and board member of the Singapore National Kidney Foundation. Philip’s novel First Loves (1987) is a collection of short stories linked by the theme of first love and a quest for maturity and identity. It topped the Sunday Times bestseller book list for eighteen months and won him the compliment of Singapore’s ‘home-grown Maugham’. Next came Raffles Place Ragtime (1988), a story about the unscrupulous, materialistic life of Singapore yuppies. Both books were nominated for the Commonwealth Writers Prize. His third novel Abraham’s Promise (1994) is set in Singapore and tells the story of the reminiscences of an elderly teacher of Latin.

raffles place ragtime

132 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4302 46 3, S$13.93 Raffles Place Ragtime examines the complex issues of ambition, deception and love amidst the high-speed hustle of Singapore’s financial district and high society, and explores the implications of hard-nosed material aspirations at the level of individual experience and its ensuing emotional and psychological consequences.

First Loves

Abraham’s Promise

216 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 897 9 S$18.00

164 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 68 5 S$13.93

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rex shelley

Born in Singapore to an English father and a mother of Portuguese, Malay and Bugis descent, Rex Shelley (1930–2009) spent the period of the Japanese Occupation in Singapore. Rex wrote his first novel The Shrimp People (1991) when he was sixty-one. It won the NBDCS’ top prize in 1992. The novel tells the story of two generations of Eurasians — a people of mixed descent and a result of Western colonialisation — that spanned from Singapore and Malaya in the 1950s to Australia in the 1980s. His subsequent novels also featured the Eurasian community and recurring characters create a sense of interconnectedness between the people and their histories. The People of Pear Tree (1993) and Island in the Centre (1995) received book awards from the NBDCS. His final novel A River of Roses (1998) won the first Dymocks Singapore Literature Prize in 2000. In recognition of his literary achievements, he was honoured with the Singapore Southeast Asian Write Award in 2007.

the shrimp people

480 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4276 22 1, S$18.50 Singapore 1956. Bertha was from a Portuguese Eurosian family. Pa (Father was what one called the priest) was in ‘the force’ and, together with Ma, Eric, and Beryl, her life revolved around Sunday Masses, school, hockey, Christmases, weddings and family gatherings, where one danced, flirted with the boys or simply hung around the bar reminiscing the good old days. But the cold winds of change were blowing. Political violence and racial riots spilled onto the streets threatening to end forever the peaceful lifestyle of a fragile community. Against this backdrop of fear and uncertainty, Bertha is dragged into a deadly game of terrorism and espionage. Only she can prevent the impending bloodshed of war. But is she willing to pay the price of loyalty and betray the man she loves for her country?

People of the Pear Tree

Island in the Centre

A River of Roses

272 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 24 5 S$18.60

272 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 25 2 S$18.60

472 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 26 9 S$18.60

Sounds and Sins of Singlish and Other Nonsense 184 pp 180 x 115 m, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 31 3 S$12.50

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shirley geok-lin lim

Shirley Geok-Lin Lim is a Professor in the English Department at the University of California (US). A prolific writer and critic, Shirley is the author of five books of poems, three books of short stories and two books of criticism. Selected poems and short stories were compiled in The Shirley Lim Collection and released in 2011. Her memoirs Among the White Moon Faces (1996) won the American Book Award in 1997. Her first award-winning novel Joss and Gold (2001) tells a modern Madame Butterfly story. Her second novel Sister Swing (2006) chronicles the growing up years of three sisters, from their relatively sheltered life in Malaysia to the raw realities of the United States. Shirley has also received numerous literary awards, among which are the Fulbright Distinguished Lecturer Award in 1996, the American Book Award which she won twice, and the Asiaweek Short Story award in 1997.

the shirley lim collection passports and other lives

360 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4346 54 2, S$23.32 The short stories of Shirley Geok-lin Lim — born in Malacca, Malaysia and now Professor of English and Women’s Studies at the University of California — reflect the complex mosaic of her world. From the rich Peranakan tradition of her childhood to the harsh perplexity of American life in adulthood, her writing bristles with violence, dislocation and psychic dismemberment. This collection brings you Lim’s most memorable stories, along with her most recent work — written over four decades — from the tumultuous 1960s all through to our present day. “Lim has too much raw energy and even brutal power to be confined by her craft.” —The Straits Times (Singapore)

Among the White Moon Faces 372 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 12 8 S$18.50

Joss and Gold

Sister Swing

316 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 11 1 S$18.50

276 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4346 55 9 S$18.60

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suchen christine lim

Suchen Christine Lim read literature at the National University of Singapore and has a post-graduate diploma in applied linguistics. She was a curriculum specialist at the Ministry of Education. Her most recent work is The River’s Song, published in 2013. Suchen won the inaugural Singapore Literature Prize in 1992 for Fistful of Colours. A Bit of Earth (2000) was nominated for the Singapore Literature Prize in 2004. In 2012, she received the Southeast Asian Write Award for her body of work. Critics have described her first novel Rice Bowl (1984) as “a landmark publication on postindependence Singapore”, and A Bit Of Earth as “a literary masterwork as well as a historical document”.

Rice Bowl

A Bit of Earth

244 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 896 2 S$18.50

424 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 895 5 S$20.00

claire tham

Claire Tham has a law degree from Oxford University (UK) and is a partner at Hin Tat Augustine & Partners. In 1999, she released Skimming, a novel where three protagonists retell a love triangle from their own perspectives. This was followed by a third collection of short stories The Gunpowder Trail and Other Stories in 2003. All three collections were re-released in The Claire Tham Collection in 2010. One of her short stories, “Lee”, was adapted for television and featured on MediaCorp’s Alter Asians in 2000.

the claire tham collection 440 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4302 83 8 S$25.00

This volume brings together twenty-one short stories from three classic collections, each reflecting the author’s prowess as a storyteller whose deft hands mould stories to articulate her signature themes of rebellion and nonconformity. Contents: Fascist Rock – Stories of Rebellion; Saving the Rainforest and other stories; The Gunpowder Trail and other stories.

Skimming 320 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 84 5 S$18.50

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short story collections cross-worlds

short stories on global themes edited and introduced by suzanne s. choo 200 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 64 8, S$18.60 This anthology features ten short stories written by internationally acclaimed writers around the world, including Chimamanda Adichie, Margaret Atwood, Nadine Gordimer, Ha Jin, Ken Liu, Bharati Mukherjee, Madhuri Vijay and Wena Poon among others. The stories are set in diverse settings — from Singapore to Canada, China, India, Nigeria, South Africa, the United States — and deal with global issues such as terrorism, the plight of asylum seekers and refugees, immigrant experiences, modern-day slavery and the effects of capitalism. It is hoped that these stories will prompt deeper, more empathetic, and layered connections with multiple others in our world. Dr Suzanne Choo is Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, and an award-winning educator in the field of literature education.

inaugural

SBPA publishing AWARDS

one: the anthology

short stories from Singapore’s best authors edited and introduced by robert yeo 288 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4346 39 9, S$25.00 The short story is a form taken up with many local authors. One attempts to anthologise the Singaporean short story; featuring twenty-one stories from the likes of S. Rajaratnam, Catherine Lim, Minfong Ho, Kirpal Singh, Colin Cheong and Alfian Sa’at. Named to make a dramatic point, this anthology selects the best from each according to Robert Yeo — an established name in the local literary scene. At its heart, this one story is not intended to be representative of the author’s oeuvre but to discover an instance where an author infuses a story with his or her personality or unique style. The chosen stories are also varied, individually artistically-crafted, and as a whole, display the wide-range of local stories. Robert Yeo is an eminent Singaporean poet, playwright and novellist. A former lecturer at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, he received the prestigious South East Asia Writers Award in 2011 for literary excellence in the ASEAN region.

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readers choice AWARDS

If I Could Tell You Lee Jing-Jing 196 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4398 62 6 S$18.60

Street of the Small Night Market Sylvia Sherry 168 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 574 9 S$9.30

21st Century Slaves Dr Lim Kah Beng 216 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 87 0 S$18.50

First Emperor: Tales from the Jade Room

When All the Lights Are Stripped Away

Conrad Squires 300 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 656 2 S$22.00

Sunil Nair 288 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4361 44 6 S$18.60

Phnom Penh Express

Heroes and Other Stories The Embrace of Harlots

Johan Smits 232 p 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4361 33 0 S$18.60

Karim Raslan 136 pp 198 x 126 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 204 695 6 S$9.90

David T. K. Wong 576 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 08 1 S$24.18

Short Stories of the Far East

More Than Half the Sky

Prizewinning Asian Fiction

A Rainbow Feast: New Asian Short Stories

Edited by Leon Comber 408 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 573 2 S$14.00

Edited and Introduced by Mohammad A Quayum

240 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 775 0 S$18.50

Edited by Leong Liew Geok 344 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 2618 93 1 S$20.00

Intercession Isa Kamari 208 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 34 0 S$16.50

Danny Boy: Return To Skye Stephen William Gow 376 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 35 7 S$18.50

Chinese Stories in Times of Change David T. K. Wong 232 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 69 6 S$18.50

328 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 71 5 S$24.00

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The Dispeller of Worries

Katz Tales: Living Under the Velvet Paw

So You Think You Can Write A Novel?

Lau Siew Mei 240 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 523 6 S$19.95

Ellen Whyte 204 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 564 9 S$14.00

Edited by Rosemary Lim 200 pp 180 x 115 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 325 7 S$12.00

The Undercover Tai Tai

Amazing Grace

Mrs MisMarriage

Hanoi Jane

Marie Camille O Calica 224 pp 178 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 609 8 S$16.50

Tara FT Sering 184 pp 178 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 611 1 S$16.50

Noelle Chua 240 pp 178 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 610 4 S$16.50

Elka Ray 319 pp 178 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 16 6 S$16.50

Madness Aboard: Welcome to Plane Insanity

The Sky is Crazy: Tales from a Trolley Dolly

Yvonne Lee 216 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 3035 43 4 S$18.60

Yvonne Lee 216 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 3035 55 7 S$18.60

In 5 Easy Steps Lum Kit-Wye 520 pp 178 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 888 7 S$16.50

Budget is the New Black Claire Betita de Guzman 240 pp 178 x 110 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 882 5 S$16.50

Fasten Your Seat Belts: Cabin Crew Confessions Boh Tong 160 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 17 3 S$18.50

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short stories eureka

model narrative essays for today’s secondary school students DIANA THAM 104 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4408 55 4, S$14.90

Short Stories Eureka features the best of model narrative stories written by English Language and Literature specialist, Diana Tham. Through her stories, as well as works by her students, Diana provides students with creative modelling structures that will help to crystallise their ideas and maximise creative potential. These essays serve as a guide for students to develop the writing skills they need.

expository eureka

model expository essays for today’s secondary school students DIANA THAM 200 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4516 66 2, S$16.90 Expository Eureka features the best of model expository essays written by English Language and Literature specialist, Diana Tham. Through her pieces, as well as works by her students, Diana shows students how to apply model structures and writing techniques to their own writing, providing them with strategies that will help to crystallise their ideas and realise their potential. Using these essays as a guide, students will be able to hone the necessary writing skills they need to ensure exceptional scores in any examination.

expository & argumentative eureka

model expository and argumentative essays for today’s secondary school students DIANA THAM 200 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN: S$16.90 Expository and Argumentative Eureka features the best of model expository and argumentative essays written by English Language and Literature specialist, Diana Tham. Through her pieces, as well as works by her students, Diana shows students how to apply model structures and writing techniques to their own writing, providing them with strategies that will help to crystallise their ideas and realise their potential. Using these essays as a guide, students will be able to hone the necessary writing skills they need to ensure exceptional scores in any examination.

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rainbow: a colourful collection of stories, poems and plays for secondary schools Rob Wilks 248 pp, 247 x 185 mm, paperback S$18.60

Vol. 1

ISBN 978 981 4351 31 7

Special features: • A skills-based, developmental approach which introduces key terms and concepts in a simple and progressive way • Poetry units cover crucial appreciation skills such as line and pattern, alliteration, rhyme, onomatopoeia, assonance, metaphors and similes • Prose units cover critical concepts and techniques such as plot, character, setting, genre, suspense/climax, dialogue, openings, endings and theme • Drama spotlights cover key performance techniques and theatrical skills such as characterisation, dialogue, accent, tone, movement, script writing, and set and prop design • Special sections on reading poetry aloud and writing book reviews • A customised reading programme • A glossary of key literary terms.

Vol. 2

ISBN 978 981 4351 32 4

easy steps to report writing Anna Fung & Choy Tuck Onn 96 pp, 200 x 164 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4361 05 7, S$11.50 Easy Steps to Report Writing is meant for anyone who wants a general idea of report writing, especially teachers of the subject, students, businessmen and government officers. This book provides practical and easy guidelines to the steps involved in the process of writing reports. There are also simple explanations on grammar usage relevant to report writing and ample examples that show you how these principles can easily be put into practice. The sample report at the end of the book incorporates all the topics discussed in the book and provides a useful overview.

the complete eh, goondu!

national bestseller from the guru of singlish sylvia toh paik choo 224 pp, 198 x 130 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4328 45 6, S$18.65 The Complete Eh, Goondu! combines — in one volume — two of Singapore’s bestselling humour titles: Eh, Goondu! and Lagi Goondu. Eh, Goondu! published in 1982 was the first book on Singlish. It was the first to put in print Singlish words that previously were only spoken. Eh, Goondu! sparked national debate among government ministers, academics and the public. Eventually, it was accepted that Singlish was part of the Singaporean way of life. Lagi Goondu! was the follow-up title with more patois.

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notes on arthur miller’s the crucible (total study edition) Rob Wilks 340 pp, 216 x 150 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4351 71 3, S$16.80 This comprehensive volume is designed to ensure examination success while making the study of Arthur Miller’s play interesting and meaningful. Special features include: clear and concise commentaries on each act; questions and activities; examination advice and practice; comprehensive introduction into the historical events of the Salem witch trials; historical documents, extracts and articles to encourage critical thinking, and many more.

sounds and sins of singlish and other nonsense rex shelley 184 pp, 180 x 115 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4276 31 3, S$12.50 Feel like a goondu when you ask for a cuppa in a kopitiam? Wish you could charm everyone from the chattering aunties in the crowded streets of Chinatown to the beaming makcik in the Geylang Serai soto mee stall? Or perhaps buaya that seksy girl with the witty rapport? Sounds and Sins of Singlish reveals the language sins against English and is stuffed with trivia, gems and devillishly funny nonsense. It will aggravate academics, titillate with unexpected jokes and educate you on the snags and wrong sounds of Singlish.

peng’s chinese treasury

peng’s complete treasury of chinese idioms tan huay peng 288 pp, 180 x 115 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4276 43 6, S$14.00 Chinese is an extremely expressive language in which vivid and colourful idioms dominate everyday speech. This collection comprises 250 idioms based on everyday use. The idioms are classified thematically and sentence examples are given to show their application. Each entry is supported by an illustration which makes the idioms ever more interesting!

peng’s complete treasury of chinese radicals tan huay peng 256 pp, 180 x 115 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4302 41 8, S$14.00 Every Chinese character is composed of one or more radicals, and there are altogether 214 radicals in the Chinese language. In this book, the more fundamental radicals are analysed and explained with carefully chosen examples. Having a sound knowledge of these radicals will help you master the basic concepts of Chinese language.

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peng’s fun with chinese characters for children help your child learn chinese the fun way!

Tan Huay Peng 144 pp, 185 x 175 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 14 3, S$16.35 The Chinese script, with its many complex strokes, can often prove to be a formidable challenge especially for the young learner of Chinese — and even adult learners of the language. In this new volume, over 100 essential Chinese characters that every beginning learner should know have been carefully selected and compiled. Humorous illustrations, clear explanations and plenty of examples all help to demystify the Chinese language by deconstructing the Chinese characters and showing how they evolved from ancient pictographs and ideographs to their modern form. Each character is given a stroke-by-stroke breakdown of how it is to be written. Peng’s Fun with Chinese Characters for Children is based on the highly popular Fun With Chinese Characters series.

Learn Chinese the fun way with all-time best selling cartoonist Tan Huay Peng. More than 250,000 copies sold to date!

fun with chinese characters

Fun with Chinese Characters (Vol. 1)

Fun with Chinese Characters (Vol. 2)

Fun with Chinese Characters (Vol. 3)

192 pp 174 x 184 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 43 0 S$13.00

160 pp 174 x 184 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 44 7 S$13.00

152 pp 174 x 184 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 45 4 S$13.00

Simplified Chinese Characters

What’s in a Chinese Character

128 pp 180 x 115 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 496 4 S$8.50

136 pp 260 x 190 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 663 0 S$12.90

Hanyu Pinyin 96 pp 180 x 115 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 645 6 S$8.50

Fun with Chinese Characters 3-in-1 Box Set ISBN 978 981 4351 46 1 S$33.00

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chinese idioms

Chinese idioms constitute a fun and playful part of the Chinese language. The best way to know what an idiom means is to know its history or the folklore behind it.

an idiom a day box set

illustrated stories of chinese sayings wu yuan ISBN 978 981 4328 51 7 S$46.50 Chinese idioms are a fun and playful part of the Chinese language. Most of the time, they consist of phrases or sentences that do not literally mean what they say. Even if you know every word that you see in a Chinese idiom, you may still have difficulty understanding the idiom completely. This four-volume series will teach you an idiom a day, in a fun and interesting way! Go ahead. Learn the history, absorb the wisdom and work the lingo!

An Idiom a Day: Illustrated Stories of Chinese Sayings (Vol. 1)

An Idiom a Day: Illustrated Stories of Chinese Sayings (Vol. 2)

An Idiom a Day: Illustrated Stories of Chinese Sayings (Vol. 3)

An Idiom a Day: Illustrated Stories of Chinese Sayings (Vol. 4)

192 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 77 1 S$15.00

192 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 12 8 S$15.00

192 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 13 5 S$15.00

188 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 14 2 S$15.00

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chinese language learning

Simple Strokes 3: Animals

Simple Strokes 5: Tools

Song Liwen 188 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 146 8 S$12.00

Song Liwen 184 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 148 2 S$12.00

Simple Strokes 7: Architecture and Culture

Simple Strokes 8: War and Crime

Song Liwen 176 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 150 5 S$12.00

Song Liwen 176 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 419 3 S$12.00

Simple Strokes 6: Everyday Essentials Song Liwen 184 pp, illustrated 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 149 9 S$12.00

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indonesian language learning

Easy Indonesian Vocabulary: 1001 Essential Words (Revised Edition) Dr Liaw Yock Fang 360 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 31 9 S$18.50

Indonesian Grammar Made Easy Dr Liaw Yock Fang 304 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 451 3 S$20.50

Standard Indonesian Made Simple Fully updated Dr Liaw Yock Fang & Dra Nini Tiley-Notodisuryo 464 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 588 6 S$21.50

Essential Indonesian Reading: A Learner’s Guide 1 & 2 Dr Liaw Yock Fang & Dr Leo Suryadinata 187 x 127 mm, paperback Volume 1: 296 pp ISBN 978 981 261 167 3 S$18.00 Volume 2: 304 pp ISBN 978 981 261 168 0 S$18.00

Indonesian in 3 Weeks Dr Liaw Yock Fang & Dr Munadi Patmadiwiria 112 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 62 7 S$9.50

Indonesian for Daily Use Dr Liaw Yock Fang 214 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 517 6 S$14.50

Speak Standard Indonesian: A Beginner’s Guide Dr Liaw Yock Fang, Drs Munadi Patmadiwiria & Abdullah Hassan 308 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 653 1 S$20.50

Communicate Effectively with Your Indonesian Domestic Helper Cynthia Arianto & Siau Leong 152 pp 210 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 48 7 S$18.65

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malay language learning

Malay Made Easy

Malay in 3 Weeks

A W Hamilton 192 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 204 170 8 S$9.50

John Parry & Sahari bin Sulaiman 104 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 438 4 S$7.50

Speak Malay!

Learn Malay: A Phrase a Day

Edward S King 272 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 57 9 S$18.00

Dr G Soosai 392 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 56 2 S$18.00

Malay Grammar Made Easy: A Comprehensive Guide Dr Liaw Yock Fang 392 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 204 835 6 S$17.00

Write Malay Edward S King 386 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 622 7 S$18.00

Malay for Daily Use Dr Liaw Yock Fang 248 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3318 94 0 S$14.95

Speak Standard Malay: A Beginner’s Guide (Revised Edition) Dr Liaw Yock Fang 304 pp 187 x 127 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 242 7 S$15.00

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All about series By Julie Davey 112 pp, 210 x 150 mm, paperback S$17.50

all about true wealth

a book for kids on how to manage money and how to manage without it ISBN 978 981 4361 15 6

Some people have plenty of material things and never seem to be happy… and then there are others with very few possessions, who find absolute bliss in the simple things that life brings them. All about True Wealth introduces children to Fabulous Farmer Phil and his Funky Fiscal Chickens who share their secrets of how they can make — and care for — their own ‘nest eggs’.

all about goal setting

the simple and effective step-by-step guide to achieving success — for people of all ages ISBN 978 981 4361 18 7

Did you know that 85% of people don’t set goals for themselves, and of the 15% who do, only 5% write them down? These people are said to be 50 to 100 times more successful than the rest of the population. Which group do you belong to? In this easy to read, stepby-step guide for people of all ages, Julie shares the secrets of successful people who have turned their dreams into reality.

all about choices

the simple programme assisting children to effectively manage their problems or challenges ISBN 978 981 4361 16 3

Many people focus on, and talk about, negative things such as what they don’t want, what they don’t like about themselves and what is going wrong in their world. But when they focus on the problems, all they tend to see are... the problems! If we want to find solutions, it is more logical, and healthier to choose to think about positive outcomes. All about Choices encourages children to develop the valuable habit of planning ahead and making ‘conscious’ positive choices.

all about attitude

a little book of inspiration and encouragement for people of all ages ISBN 978 981 4361 17 0

All about Attitude is for people of all ages to browse through when in need of inspiration and encouragement — to open at random and read a page or two. It encourages the development of positive attitudes, tackling everything from anger, fear and jealousy, to gossip, health and creativity. It contains universal age-old wisdom that all effective people use to achieve their success. If you want your children to thrive in this new millennium, they’ll need to read this little gem of a book.

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living with series

By Singapore’s leading child mental health experts 80 pp, 210 x 148 mm, paperback S$11.15 Written by subject matter experts and leading child psychologists from the Child Guidance Clinic of the Health Promotion Board of Singapore, this series of handbooks will help parents and educators to understand their children better:

A.D.H.D.

Anger

Autism

Discipline Issues

Dr Cai Yiming 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 16 8

Dr Rebecca Ang and Dr Ooi Yoon Phaik 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 40 3

Dr Sung Min and Lena Heng 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 17 5

Dr Parvathy Pathy 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 18 2

Grief

Intelligence and Learning Issues

Self-harm Behaviours

Sexuality Issues

Stress

Dr Ong Say How 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 22 9

Dr Daniel Fung 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 23 6

Dr Nelson Lee 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 29 8

Dr Bernadine Woo and Geraldine Wong 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 20 5

Dr Daniel Fung 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 21 2

Divorce and Family Issues Dr Parvathy Pathy 80 pp ISBN 978 981 4634 19 9

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parenting bringing up money smart kids keon chee and Adam Khoo 272 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4328 50 0, S$22.40 Our children today have more money than in all of history. They face more pressure to spend and to keep up with their friends. The challenge for parents is to teach restraint and responsibility in today’s materialistic society. This sensible and timely book by well known motivational speaker Adam Khoo and financial expert Keon Chee teaches parents what to tell their children about money and how to tell them. The authors share their challenges and successes in plain common sense language. Good money habits are put forth in a non-preachy way. The chapters are full of practical advice and humour, and you learn to answer difficult questions posed by your children.

i am gifted, so are you! Adam Khoo 288 pp, 245 x 180 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4561 48 8, S$30.75 Every student can achieve and excel if given the opportunity! This book will inspire legions of students to stretch and realise their potential. It tells the inspiring story of an underachieving 13-year-old’s rise to become among the top 1% of students in the National University of Singapore, and earn a place on the Dean’s List every consecutive year for outstanding academic achievements. Adam shares with readers the skills and success strategies of his personal journey, in simple and clear terms, with exercises to help train others in his techniques. It is the perfect book for students, parents, educators and anyone who wants to enhance his or her brainpower.

A Chinese Name to Cherish Lin Shan 200 pp 204 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 44 3 S$18.50

The Essential PSLE Guide for Parents

Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids

Colin Cheong 180 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 69 0 S$15 .90

Linda Bress Silbert & Alvin J Silbert 160 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 848 1 S$18.65

Your Child, Your Genius Dr Theva Nithy 160 pp, 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 872 6 S$18.50

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Pregnancy and Childbirth Dr T C Chang & Mrs B B Wong 280 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 447 6 S$38.00

The Essential Guide for Firsttime Asian Mums and Dads: From Pregnancy to Preschool

In Full Bloom: Look Fabulous During and After Pregnancy

352 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 68 9 S$45.00

Low Chai Ling 128 pp 240 x 220 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 288 5 S$24.00

First Foods

Feed Your Child Right

Smart Foods for Tweens

Anna Jacob, Pauline Chan, Samantha Thiessen, Janie Chua & Wong Yuefen 180 pp 230 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 334 9 S$26.00

Lynn Alexander & Yeong Boon Yee 272 pp 230 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4516 24 2 S$37.30

Anna Jacob & Ng Hooi Lin 168 pp 230 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 597 8 S$26.00

Flying Start: Coaching Your Children for Life

The Art of Communicating with Your Child: Strategies for Inspiring the “Champion Mindset” in Every Young Person

Emma Sargent 208 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 828 3 S$26.00

160 pp 247 x 163 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 108 S$24.00

Childhood Allergies: All You Need to Know About Your Child’s Allergy Dr Dawn Lim 220 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 877 1 S$35.00

Perceptive Play! The A to Z of Discerning Fun for Tots and Parents Wong Li Lin 144 pp 230 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 446 9 S$25.00

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mind, Body and spirit

Ten (2nd Edition): Commit to Fitness and Get a Lean and Trim Body in 10 Weeks

Bike Republic: The Essential Guide to Cycling in Singapore

Bikes for Tykes: A Fun, Practical Guide for Kids Learning to Cycle

Azhar Yusof 152 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4328 46 3 S$28.00

Mohammed Azhar Yusof 64pp 254 x 197mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4351 20 1 S$18.65

Dr Roger Tian & Cameron Black 144 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 48 6 S$18.60

How to Pass Your IPPT

Run For Your Life! Dr Ben Tan 216 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 361 781 1 S$28.00

Fight the Fat: What You Must Know and Do To Lose Weight

Fitness 24/7

Ker Cheng Lik 148 pp 200 x 170 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 80 7 S$14.00

Love, Sex and Everything in Between: Fact and Fiction from a Sexologist

The 3-Mind Revolution: A New World-View for All Parents, Educators, Politicians and CEOs

Vincent Ng 140 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 99 9 S$28.00

Dr Martha Tara Lee 224 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4484 19 0 S$23.00

David Chiem & Brian Caswell 96 pp 247 x 163 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 755 2 S$14.90

Dr Ben Tan 144 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 348 6 S$24.00

Boys to Men: The Complete Guide for National Servicemen

Kevin Zahri 176 pp 235 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 384 532 3 S$35.00

Taking the Bull by the Horns! A Journey of Cancer Survivors

How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer and Healthier

Pink Unity 152 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 3570 09 6 S$11.50

Dr Jan Garavaglia 288 pp 234 x 156 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09948 4 S$38.95

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Cervical Cancer: Its Causes and Prevention Dr Tay Sun Kuie 168 pp 210 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 771 2 S$18.50

Hey, Hv U Hrd? My Boobs Are Falling Out! T. Angels 104 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 501 4 S$12.95

Live Life with Spice Eric A. Waldburger 200 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 601 2 S$22.00

Managing Male Ageing Dr Ng Kok Kit 156 pp 210 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4276 08 5 S$18.50

Hey, Hv U Hrd? My Life Sucks — I Wanna Break Away! T. Angels 104 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 504 5 S$12.95

The Golden Years: A Caregiver’s Guide Dr Chan Kin Ming 144 pp 210 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 765 1 S$18.50

The Diabetes Companion Dr Lim Heok Seng with Jonathan Seah, Magdalin Cheong & Tan Li Jen 248 pp 227 x 152 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4302 92 0 S$20.51

Hey, Hv U Hrd? My Bum Looks So Big! T. Angels 104 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 502 1 S$12.95

The Hair Book Sam Koh and Gina Lau 128 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 347 9 S$24.00

Feeling Blue: A Guide to Handling Teenage Depression Dr Daniel Fung, Dr Rebecca Ang and Carolyn Kee 120 pp 210 x 150 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 887 0 S$18.50

Hey, Hv U Hrd? My Roommate is A Big Fat Liar! T. Angels 104 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 303 503 8 S$12.95

Nature’s Spa: DIY Beauty Treatments Coreenna Ong 144 pp 234 x 180 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 414 8 S$24.00

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The Science of Happiness: 12 Steps to Happiness

Quick, Before the Music Stops: How Ballroom Dancing Saved My Life

The Twisted Stethoscope: The Warped World of a Medical Student

Avanti Kumar 136 pp 172 x 105 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 3035 15 1 S$12.45

Janet Carlson 272 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09950 7 S$28.00

Jason Leong 208 pp 210 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3845 491 S$14.95

Vanity Drive: The Vagaries of One Woman’s Vanity

X-treme Creative Writing

X-treme Factual Writing

X-treme Speed Reading

James Abela 104 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3845 545 S$12.50

James Abela 104 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3845 286 S$12.50

James Abela 104 pp 215 x 140 mm, paperback ISBN 978 983 3845 293 S$12.50

Yvonne Lee 184 pp 198 x 130 mm, paperback ISBN 978 967 3035 29 8 S$14.95

What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers Amy Sutherland 192 pp 216 x 138 mm, paperback ISBN 978 0 462 09937 8 S$25.00

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children’s books by neil humphreys secrets of the swamp illustrated by Cheng Puay Koon 72 pp, 200 x 170 mm, paperback, ISBN 978 981 4484 16 9, S$14.95 Three brothers are supposed to go to a mangrove swamp to take pictures of horseshoe crabs for a school project, but they really just want to have some fun. They end up having more than just fun — they have the adventure of a lifetime. In this humorous tale full of twists and turns, Alfie, Pacey and Luke discover many mysterious secrets of the swamp: up-close encounters with wildlife big and small, a spooky house and an underground staircase, plastic birds in a future world — and a strange little man with an ingenious plan. Contains extra interactive content, including a free pull-out map, a word-puzzle and a scavenger quiz!

abbie rose and the magic suitcase series

Abbie Rose travels to faraway places and goes on many adventures with her best friend Billy through the help of a magic suitcase. The Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase series is targeted at children aged between 2 and 8 years old, and is ideal for parents to read to their kids or for emerging readers to develop a love for reading. Illustrations by Cheng Puay Koon.

The Day A Panda Really Saved My Life

I Trapped a Dolphin But It Really wasn’t My Fault

Picking Up a Penguin’s Egg Really Got Me Into Trouble

24 pp 235 x 215 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 03 5 S$14.85

24 pp 235 x 215 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4408 51 6 S$14.85

24 pp 235 x 215 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 4484 18 3 S$14.85

also available

abbie rose and the magic suitcase complete collection 235 x 215 mm, set of 3 paperback books (24 pp each), ISBN 978 981 4516 00 6, S$44.55

This box set comprises three books in the Abbie Rose series: The Day a Panda Really Saved My Life, I Trapped a Dolphin But It really wasn’t My Fault and Picking Up a Penguin’s Egg Really Got Me Into Trouble. Includes a free puzzle.

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National Arts council, beyond words: Children’s picture book winners Extent varies, 250 x 187.5mm, cased S$12.50 also Available As an ipad app!

Dragon’s Egg Carolyn Goodwin 24 pp, ISBN 978 981 4398 24 4 A girl discovers an egg from which a baby dragon emerges. However, the baby dragon is sad and lonely. The girl soon realises what she must do to help the baby dragon be happy and returns him to his family. This fun rhyming story will capture any child’s imagination. It is also simple enough for young readers to read on their own.

Extraordinary Eloise Charlene Chua 32 pp, ISBN 978 981 4398 26 8 Extraordinary Eloise is a lyrical celebration of a child’s unique individuality. The story will tickle little people’s funny bones and inspire them to quit trying to be like others, and to start being more like themselves.

Little Cloud Wants Snow! Gwen Lee 32 pp, ISBN 978 981 4398 27 5 Little Cloud wants to make a snowman but he lives in the tropics where it doesn’t snow. Together with Mama Cloud, they set out on an adventure. Young children will be enthralled by the beautiful illustrations in this book even as they are introduced to the different types of clouds and the water cycle.

Pura the Cat Tan Soon Meng 32 pp, ISBN 978 981 4398 23 7 Pura, a stray kitten, is identified as being of the valuable Singapura breed and is captured. Pura’s three friends, Bhavana, Mei and Dexter work together to rescue him.

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Happily Ever After Is So Once Upon A Time Yixian Quek 24 pp, ISBN 978 981 4398 25 1 What happens when you wish upon a star? Do dreams really come true? Is there gold to be found at the end of every rainbow? Belle, a precocious 7-year-old wonders about the world and finds joy in the things around her. The beautiful illustrations in this picture book will enchant children as they discover, together with Belle, that miracles are all around us.

the adventures of mooty

Jessie Wee is one of Singapore’s most prominent children’s writers. Passionate about her conviction that children in Singapore need stories they can call their own”, Jessie has, to date, written 30 books for children, three of which have won awards from the National Book Development Council of Singapore. Jessie’s books are imbued with warmth and humour, and reflect a sensitive understanding of the child. In 2013, Jessie was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Children’s Literature by the Asian Festival of Children’s Content.

jessie wee 64 pp, 210 x 250 mm, paperback S$9.30

The Adventures of Mooty, Book One

The Adventures of Mooty, Book Two

The Adventures of Mooty Bundled Set ISBN 978 981 4361 04 0 S$28.00

The Adventures of Mooty, Book Three

Mooty Moves Out Mooty and the Satay-man Mooty Saves a Llife

Mooty Goes to School

ISBN 978 981 4276 55 9

ISBN 978 981 4276 57 3

Mooty and Grandma

ISBN 978 981 4276 56 6

The Adventures of Mooty, Book Four

The Adventures of Mooty, Book Five

Mooty and the Spacemen Mooty Falls in Love Mooty Plays Hide-and-Seek Mooty the Space-mouse Mooty Has a Son ISBN 978 981 4276 58 0

ISBN 978 981 4276 59 7

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the forest fable Gelyn Ong 64 pp, 250 x 187 mm, cased ISBN 978 981 4408 56 1 S$18.65 In this enchanting fable of a forest and the myriad creatures that call it home, 8-year-old artist Gelyn Ong paints a lyrical portrait of nature in harmony. But when a lumberjack arrives on the scene, the animals find themselves in danger of losing their home. Through a series of intricate and beautifully painted scenes, the animals come face-to-face with the lumberjack — will the trees that give them food and shelter be chopped down? This is the remarkable debut of a young artist to watch out for. With a maturity and vision beyond her years, Gelyn Ong captures the forest in moving detail, offering a persuasive case for conserving the earth’s shared resources.

great buddhist stories

The best of ancient Buddhist scriptures is brought to life for adults and children today. Vivid illustrations that have been meticulously researched give these books an authentic depiction of the past. Ven S Dhammika Illustrated by Susan Harmer 64 pp, 290 x 215 mm, paperback

Stories the Buddha Told

Buddha and His Disciples

Buddha and His Friends

ISBN 978 981 232 181 7 S$14.50

ISBN 978 981 232 759 8 S$15.85

ISBN 978 981 204 634 5 S$14.50

the great buddhist stories omnibus 196 pp, 290 x 215 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 894 8 S$28.00

An all-in-one collection of a series of engaging comic book stories that retell the life and teachings of Siddharta Gautama, better known as the Buddha, the Enlightened One. This collection contains the books Buddha and His Friends, Buddha and His Disciples and Stories the Buddha Told.

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abu nawas series

Abu Nawas is the most famous trickster in Baghdad. He never fails to trick everyone, especially his best friend, Sultan Harun al-Rashid. He saves himself from the traps set by the Sultan using his quick and witty mind. That is why the tales of Abu Nawas are very popular amongst young and old. He is known for his wit and intelligence in solving tricky problems in knotty situations. Abdul Wahab Bin Awang and Dato’ Mansur Bin Abdullah 64 pp, 227 x 152 mm, paperback S$14.95

Antics of Abu Nawas

Tricks of Abu Nawas

Wits of Abu Nawas

Pranks of Abu Nawas

ISBN 978 967 303 519 9

ISBN 978 967 303 517 5

ISBN 978 967 303 518 2

ISBN 978 967 303 516 8

Island of the Golden Helmet

The Ten Commandments Movie Storybook: Epic Stories from the Bible

Brian Zimmerman 128 pp, 230 x 210 mm, paperback ISBN 978 981 261 000 3 S$12.00

Ed Naha 80 pp, 305 x 267 mm, hardback ISBN 978 981 261 565 7 S$23.00

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Index 3-Mind Revolution: A New WorldView for All Parents, Educators, Politicians and CEOs, The 132 8 Windows 2 Creative Thinking 49 13 May 1969 86 21st Century Slaves 118 50 Years of Malaysia: Federalism Revisited 77 88 Essential Secrets 36 99 Months: The Case of the Sydney Double Murders 98 100, The 45 100 Great Ideas series 40 100 Useful Herbs of Malaysia and Singapore 88 A A Baba Boyhood: Growing Up During World War 2 101 A Baba Wedding 61 A Bit of Earth 116 A Candle or the Sun 106 A Chinese Name to Cherish 130 A Daughter Remembers 101 A Hearty Start 23 A Joy Forever 89 A Kristang for Family Cookbook 7 A Matter of Choice 49 A New Approach to Indonesian Cooking 8 A Nyonya Mosaic: Memoirs of A Peranakan Childhood 101 A Peranakan Legacy 61 A Rainbow Feast 118 A River of Roses 114 A Taste of Shan 22 A Walking Tour Series 55 A Watershed Election: Singapore’s GE 2011 110 A Whole New Mind 48 A Wok Through Time 11 Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase Complete Collection 135 Abiding Times 86 Abiding Times 2 86 Abraham’s Promise 113 Abstractions on the Road in Asia 70 Adventures of 2 Girls 70 Adventures of Mooty series, The 137 Advocate’s Devil, The 104 Agents and Dealers: Love of Customers is the Root of All Evil 48 Albion Dreaming 71 Alex Josey’s Lee Kuan Yew Slipcase Edition 75 Alex Yoong: The Driver’s Line 101 All About Beer that A Man Needs to Know 24 All About series 128

All For the Money: Bribery, Cheats, Swindles and Other Monetary Fraud in Singaore 99 All In the Name of Lust 99 Allanbakes: Really Good Cakes 25 Allanbakes: Really Good Cheesecakes 25 Allanbakes: Really Good Treats 25 Always Change a Winning Team 45 Amazing Africa: A Corporate Journey 29 Amazing Grace 119 Among the White Moon Faces 115 An Idea a Day...365 Great Business Ideas for Each Day of the Year 48 An Idiom A Day Box Set 124 An Idiom A Day Seires 124 Angkor: Sketches of an Ancient City 67 Antics of Abu Nawas 139 Anything But Ordinary: A Crash Course in Lateral Thinking 45 Ape in the Corner Office: How to Make Friends, Win Fights, and Work Smarter by Understanding Human Nature, The 49 Art of Communicating with Your Child: Strategies for Inspiring the “Champion Mindset” in Every Young Person 131 Art of Taste: Secrets of the Cantonese Kitchen, The 22 Art of the Interview, The 81 As the Heart bones Break 104 Asian Breads 7 Asian Delights: Al Time Favourite Recipes 23 Asian Fish Cookbook, The 22 Asian Herbal Soups & One-pot Meal 6 Asian High Tea Favourites 23 Asian Noodles 6 Asian One-Dish Meals 22 Asian Oven, The 22 Asian Renaissance, The 87 Asian Retro Food 23 Asian Soups, Stews and Curries 6 Asian Tofu Cookbook, The 22 Asian Vegetarian Cookbook, The 22 Attack of the Unexpected, The 48 Augmented: Living Life in the Fast Lane 34 Authentic Cambodian Recipes 21 B B2B: 10 Rules to Transform Your Business Into a Brand 47 Back of the Napkin, The 49 Bali Style 67 Bali Unveiled 21 Bangkok Deigsn: Thai Ideas in Textiles and Furniture 68 Bank 3.0 34 Basic Instincts: Human Nature and the New Economics 33

Be My Baby 95 Belinda Lee Celebrates the Human Spirit 93 Bento Cookbook 5 Best I Could, The 102 Best of Asian Cooking 22 Best of Betty Saw, The 7 Best of Chef Wan, The 10 Best of Indonesian Cooking, The 15 Best of Indonesian Desserts, The 15 Best of Malaysian Cooking 7 Best of Singapore Cooking, The 21 Best of Singapore’s Recipes Box Set, The 11 Best of Thai Home Cooking, The 11 Betty Saw’s Best Noodle Recipes 23 Between Two Oceans: A Military History of Singapore from 1275 to 1971 73 Bike Republic 132 Bikes for Tykes 132 Bite Size: A Collection of Traditional Malay Treats 21 Bitter-Sweet Harvest 108 Bizarre Thailand 68 Blah, Blah, Blah: What to Do When Words Don’t Work 44 Blindsided: Is Our Irrational Behaviour Actually Rational 44 Blood Lust 103 Bondmaid, The 110 Book of Daniel: Adventures of A Fashion Insider, The 90 Bouncing Back 35 Boys to Men 132 Branch Today, Gone Tomorrow 34 Brand America 47 Brand It Like Beckham: The Story of How Brand Beckham Was Built 47 Brand Singapore 47 Brand Zero 43 Bread 3 Bread Winners 26 Brilliant Communication 38 Bringing Up Money Smart Kids 130 Brotherhood of Eternal Love 68 Buddha and His Disciples 138 Buddha and His Friends 138 Buddhist Temples of Thailand (2nd Edition): A Visual Journey Through Thailand’s 40 Most Historic Wats 59 Budget is the New Black 119 Building a Perfect Meal 24 Building Wealth Through REITS 32 C Cambodia: The Land and Its People 67 Can Asians Think? 87 Can We Save Malaysia, Please! 78 Cashier Number 3, Please! 46 Catherine Lim Collection, The 110 Career Conversations: 20 Leading Professionals Share the Secrets

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to Their Success 28 Career Crossroads 28 Careet Helium: How to Float Past Others in Your Quest to Reach the Top 46 Centhini Story, The 67 Ceritalah 1: Malaysia in Transition 86 Ceritalah 2: Journeys Through Southeast Asia 87 Ceritalah 3: Malaysia a Dream Deferred 86 Cervical Cancer: It Causes and Prevention 133 Cheesecake Seduction 25 Cheesecakes and Other Cheese Desserts 26 Chef Ismail’s Malay Heritage Cooking 21 Chef Wan’s Sweet Treats 10 Chiang Mai Style 68 Childhood Allergies: All You Need to Know About Your Child’s Allergy 131 China Condensed 57 China Red: A Traditional Colour in Contemparary Decor 69 Chinese Heritage Cooking 13 Chinese Home Cookign with Sam Leong 11 Chinese Name to Cherish, A 99 Chinese Stories in Times of Change 118 Chocolate 26 Claire Tham Collection, The 116 Classic Asian Rice 22 Classic Asian Salads 22 Classic Peranakan Cooking 14 Clay Marble, The 111 Cloistered War, A 85 Cold-Blooded Murders 103 Cold Calling for Chickens 42 Cold War Southeast Asia 80 Colin Cheong Collection, The 112 Collector’s Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories, A 69 Colliding Worlds 102 Coming of Age 86 Communicate Effectively with Your Indonesian Domestic Helper 126 Communication: Your Key to Success 35 Complete Eh, Goondu! National Bestseller from the Guru of Singlish, The 121 Complete Indonesian Cookbook, The 21 Complete Malaysian Cookbook, The 20 Complete Notes from Singapore 95 Confessions of an American Media Man 83 Cons, Fools and Friends 70 Contract Smart 44 Conversations with Ban Ki-Moon 82

Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew 82 Conversations with Mahathir Mohamad 83 Conversations with Thaksin 83 Conversations with Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1982–84 77 Cook Chinese with Chef KT 21 Cook Japanese with Tamako: Hearty Meals for the Whole Family 5 Cook with Chef Wan Mini Cookbook Boxset 10 Cookies 26 Cooking Classics: Dim Sum 20 Cooking Classics: Japan 20 Cooking Classics: Korea 20 Cooking Classics: Thailand 20 Cooking with Asian Roots 23 Cooking with Fruit 23 Cooking with Michael Elfwing 15 Cool! Bangkok 58 Cool! Hong Kong 58 Cool! Singapore 58 Cool Ca$h 46 Cool It! — The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming 33 Copywriting Sourcebook, The 43 Corporate Confidential: 50 Secrets Your Company Donesn’t Want You to Know and What to Do About It 47 Create, Connect, Convince: Fundamentals of Advertising, Branding and Communication 48 Crossroads 33 Crossroads: A Popular History of Malaysia and Singapore 85 Cross-worlds: Short Stories on Global Themes 117 Cuisine Unplugged 15 Cultureshock! series 56 Cupcakes 26 Cupcakes with Attitude 25 D Danny Boy 118 Dark Angels: How Writing Releases Creativity at Work 42 David Marshall Trials, The 103 Dead Do Talk, The 102 Deadly Stakes 97 Debbie Teoh’s Favourite Recipes 8 Deco Roll Cakes! 25 Deco Roll Cake Party! 25 Deco Mushi Cakes 3 Defying the Odds: Lim Kit Siang 78 Detox Your Career: 10 Steps to Revitalizing Your Job and Career 47 Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, The 104 Devil’s Circle, The 104 Devil to Pay, The 104 Diabetes Companion, The 133

Diary: 100 Days and Lessons in Managing Your Business Communications, The 44 Diary of an Expat in Singapore 65 Dick Lee: The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman 101 Digital Bank 29 Disappearing Architecture of China 69 Discover Series 58 Dispeller of Worries, The 119 Dissident Voices 85 Diving in Malaysia 66 Doing Business in Thailand 33 Donburi 22 Dragon’s Egg 136 Dr Mahathir’s Selected Letters to World Leaders Vol 1 & 2 78 Draw on Love: Inspiring Stories of An Ordinary Singaporean in Extraordinary Activities 92 E E&O Hotel: Pearl of Penang, The 66 eBay Phenomenon: How One Brand Taught Millions of Strangers to Trust One Another 48 E-Government in Asia: Enabling Public Service Innovation in the 21st Century 45 Easy Indonesian Vocabulary 126 Easy Steps to Report Writing 121 Eat to Live 27 Economics of Modernization, The 76 Effective Decision Making 38 Effective Networking 34 Eight Pioneers of Malaysian Art 59 Elephants, Tigers and Tappers 66 E-mail Etiquette 35 Embedded: Intel in China 45 Embrace of Harlots, The 118 End of the War, The 84 Essential Guide for First-time Asian Mums and Dads, The 131 Essential Guide to Growing Orchids in the Tropics, The 88 Essential Indonesian Reading 126 Essential PSLE Guide for Parents, The 130 Essential Time Management 38 Eurasian Heritage Cooking 13 Everyday Favourites 12 Everything Rice & Nice 15 Everything We Know Is Wrong! 49 Evil Plans 46 Excellence: Advice for Achieving Your Personal Best 48 Explore Singapore 65 Expository Eureka 120 Expository and Argumentative Eureka 120 Extraordinary Eloise 136

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F FAQs Marketing 38 Faraway Faces: The Vanishing World of Southeast China 69 Fascinating Insects of Southeast Asia 89 Fasten Your Seat Belts 119 F.C.U.K. Your Way to Success 49 Feast of Flavours: From the Iranian Kitchen 24 Feed Your Child Right 131 Feeling Blue: A Guide to Handling Teenage Depression 133 Ferns of the Tropics 89 Festive Cooking 12 Field Guide to Tropical Plants of Asia, A 89 Fight the Fat 132 Filipino Family Cookbook, The 9 Final Notes from a Great Island 95 Financial Fraud 100 Finding Merlin 46 Find Your Dream Job 46 First Emperor 118 First Foods 131 First Loves 113 First-Time Manager in Asia, The 44 Fit Not Fat 27 Fitness 24/7 132 Florence Tan’s Best Nyonya Recipes 14 Flying Start: Coaching Your Children for Life 131 Following the Wrong God Home 110 Food Gurus: 20 People Who Changed the Way We Eat and Think About Food 71 Food of Love 23 Foreign Mud: A History of the Illegal Opium Trade and the Resulting Anglo-Chinese War 84 Foreigners Behaving Badly 100 Forest Fable, The 138 Fork in Asia’s Road, A 70 Fortress Singapore 84 Fresh Ingredients 27 Frog Under a Coconut Shell 94 From Our Table to Yours 21 From Out-er Space 71 From Third World to First 74 Fundamentals of Human Capital Management for Asian Global Companies 44 Fun for Kids in Malaysia 66 Fun for Kids in Singapore 65 Fun with Chinese Characters series 123 Future of Business in Emerging Markets, The 33 G Game Changer: How the English Premier League Came to

Dominate the World 71 Gardening in the Tropics 89 Get a Name! 10 Rules to Create a Great Brand Name 47 Getting the Balance Right 44 Global Economy, The 102 Global Table, The 70 Global You: Ten Strategies to Operate As An International Business Player 44 Golden Years: A Caregiver’s Guide, The 133 Gopal Baratham: Collected Short Stories 106 Granularity: Smart Choices to Grow Your Business in Good Times and Bad 33 Great Asian Brands: Tiger Beer — Distinctly Asia, Unmistakably World Class 47 Great Betrayal? The Fall of Singapore Revisited, A 84 Great Buddhist Stories Omnibus, The 138 Great Expatations: Don’t Chop My Passport and Other Stories 70 Great Negotiating Skills 38 Great Selling Skills 38 Grow Your Own Vegetables 89 Growing Talent 44 Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen 14 Growing Up With the Nation 101 H Hair Book, The 133 Hanoi Jane 119 Hanyu Pinyin 123 Happily Ever After Is So Once Upon a Time 137 Headhunters of Borneo, The 87 Healthy Dining for Life 27 Healthy Family Cookbook, The 27 Hearty Meals 12 Hearty Start, A 21 Heaven is High, the Emperor Far Away 69 Herbs and Spices of Thailand 89 Heritage of Hospitality: A History of the Singapore Hotel Industry, The 65 Heritage Houses of Penang 61 Heritage Places of Singapore 65 Heroes and Other Stories 118 Hey, Hv U Hrd? Series 133 History Lessons: What Business and Managers Can Learn From the Movers and Shakers of History 44 History of Southeast Asia, A 80 Home Café 26 Home Cooked: Modern Asian Recipes 27 Home Cooking: Agar-Agar 15 Home Cooking: Cakes 15 Home Cooking: Cookies 15 Home Cooking: Snacks 15

Home Cooking with Sam & Forest 11 Home-made for the Holidays 26 Home-style Taiwanese Cooking: Classic Family Dishes 5 Hope for Malaysia 57 Hostage Terror 103 Hot off the Grill 22 Hot & Spicy Treats 12 How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer and Healthier 132 How to Be Ferocious Like Alex Ferguson 64 How to Be the Greatest Like Muhammad Ali 64 How to Be Wild Like Keith Richards 64 How to Become a Human Lie-detector In Under 60 Minutes 63 How to Get People to Tell You Everything 63 How to Get Your Ideas Adopted (and Change the World) 49 How to Keep Your Job 35 How to Make a Difference 38 How to Pass Your IPPT 132 I I am Gifted, So Are You! 130 I Married A Barbarian 102 I Need More Time! Finding Time When You Think You’ve Got None 46 I Trapped a Dolphin But It Really Wasn’t My Fault 135 Idiom a Day series, An 95 I Don’t Want to Be Poor 101 If I Could Tell You 118 Images of Series 52,53 Images of Singapore Food 65 I Married a Barbarian 79 In 5 Easy Steps 119 In Full Bloom: Look Fabulous During and After Pregnancy 131 India Condensed 57 Indian Heritage Cooking 13 Indochina Chronicles, The 70 Indochine Style 67 Indonesian for Daily Use 126 Indonesian Grammar Made Easy 126 Indonesian in 3 Weeks 126 Innocent: The Inside Story of Innocent Told from the Outside 42 Inside Her Pretty Little Head 47 Inside Islam: 101 Questions and Answers 71 Insider’s Kuala Lumpur 66 Insider’s Singapore 65 In Singapore: 60 Fabulous Adventures in the City 65 Inspire! 49 Inspired! Recipes for Every Occasion 15 Intercession 118

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International Reits 30 In the Crowd 62 In the Middle of China’s Future 81 In the Middle of the Future 81 In the Shadow of the Rising Sun 85 Invisible Gold in Asia 33 Islam Explained 71 Islamic Finance 32 Island in the Centre 114 Island of the Golden Helmet 139 It’s Easy to Cry 91 J Jayeon Bread: A Step-by-step Guide to Making No-knead Bread with Natural Starters 3 Jeremy Monteiro: Late Night Thoughts of A Jazz Musician 92 Job Hunting 3.0 35 Jolene’s Story 101 Joss and Gold 115 Journeys: An Anthology of Short Stories 111 Jungle Is Neutral, The 84 Just Desserts and Other Baked Treats 25 K Kampong Spirit: Gotong Royong 94 Karpal Singh: Tiger of Jelutong: The Full Biography 1940–2014 91 Katz Tales: Living Under the Velvet Paw 119 Kawaii Bento 4 Kebaya Tales 109 Kids Can Cook 24 Killer Differentiators 47 Kinda Hot: The Making of Saint Jack in Singapore 71 Kuala Lumpur Street Names 77 L Land of the Meat Munchers 104 Language of Paper: A History of 2000 Years, The 70 Last Great Strike, The 85 Layang Layang: Diving Malaysia’s Last Frontier 66 Leadership Conversations: 20 Top Head Honchos Share the Secrets of Their Success 28 Leap: Inspiring Stories of An Ordinary Singaporean in Extraordinary Activities 92 Learn Malay 127 Leave the Bastard Behind: An Insider’s Guide to Working for Yourself 35 Lee Kuan Yew: The Critical Years 75 Lee Kuan Yew: The Crucial Years 75 Life in the Skies 93 Lion City Adventures: Explore Singapore, Learn Cool Stuff and

Solve Mini-mysteries 51 Little Cloud Wants Snow! 136 Little Guide Book: Asian Herbs, Spices & More 9 Little Guide Book: Chinese Herbs, Spices & More 9 Little Guide Book: Asian Leaves & Roots 9 Little Indonesian Cookbook, The 8 Little Malaysian Cookbook, The 21 Little Singapore Cookbook, The 21 Little Thai Cookbook, The 21 Live Life with Spice 133 Living with Series 129 Lost Logo: Do To Marketers As They Would Do To You 48 Love, Sex and Everything in Between 132 M Madness Aboard 119 Maid in Singapore: The Serious, Quirky and Sometimes Absurd Life of a Domestic Worker 102 Make Your Money Work for You 50 Make Your Website Sell 47 Malay Dilemma, The 86 Malay for Daily Use 127 Malay Grammar Made Easy 127 Malay Heritage Cooking 13 Malay in 3 Weeks 127 Malay Made Easy 127 Malaysian Customs & Etiquette 66 Malaysian Home Cooking 21 Malaysian Noodles 20 Malaysian Rainforest Realm: Fascinating Facts in Q & A, The 89 Malaysian Way of Life: Perspectives of A Nation’s Culture and Politics, The 86 Manage Your Boss 38 Managing in the Discomfort Zone 38 Managing Male Ageing 133 March 8: Time for Real Change 86 Marina Bay Sands: A Pictorial Journey 65 Marina Bay Sins 96 Match Fixer 96 Matter of Choice, A 40 Maximise Your Memory Power 35 Maxxis Global Family, The 102 Meaningful Coincidence: Synchronicity in Our Everyday Lives 71 Memali: A Policeman Remembers 86 Memoirs of A DJ 101 Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, 2-volume Slipcase Edition 74 Men Misbehaving: Men Who Commit Murder, Fraud and Other Crimes in Singapore 98 Microsoft Buffet, The 34 Minfong Ho Collection, The 111

Mini Cookbooks Series 16 – 18 Mini Cookbooks Box Sets 18 Misadventures in Collecting Chinese Antiques 69 Miss Seetoh in the World 110 Modern Dining for Life 27 Modern Nonya 14 Moonrise, Sunset 107 More Great Ideas A Day 48 More Than Half the Sky 118 Moving Forward 86 Mrs MisMarriage 119 Murder Most Foul 99 Myanmar: The Land and His People 67 Myanmar Architecture: Cities of Gold 67 Myanmar: Cuisine, Culture and Customs 21 My Boss is a Bastard 38 My Little Soho Kitchen 24 My Long March: Eleven Women’s Quest for Freedom 102 My Name is Not Konnichiwa 70 My Singapore 85 N Naked Ape, Naked Boss 91 Native Orchids of Peninsular Malaysia 89 Naturally Speaking: Chinese Recipes and Home Remedies 24 Naturally Speaking: Indian Recipes and Home Remedies 24 Nature’s Spa: DIY Beauty Treatments 133 Navigating the Bangkok Noir 68 Negotiating Skills for Virgins 42 New Beijing Cuisine 15 New Beginnings 108 New Eyes: An Inner Vision to Photography 70 New Job Survival Kit 38 New Mrs Lee’s Cookbook Vol.1, The 13 New Mrs Lee’s Cookbook Vol.2, The 13 New Rules of Entrepreneurship, The 38 New Rules of EQ, The 38 New Rules of Jobhunting, The 38 New Rules of Networking, The 38 New Shanghai Cuisine 15 New Spaces for Old Buildings 69 New World Baking 26 Nightingale Songs 103 No Bed of Roses 101 No Fear: Business Leadership in the Age of Digital Cowboys 44 No More Bullshit, Please, We’re All Malaysians 86 North Korea 102 Not Just A Good Food Guide: Kuala Lumpur 66

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Notes from an Even Smaller Island 95 Notes on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible 122 NS40: In My Time 85 Nyonya Specialties 12 O Office Politics: The New Rules 46 Okashi 25 Old Shanghai: Gangsters in Paradise 84 On the Iron Rails of the Orient: Train Journeys Through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam & Tibet 68 One: The Anthology 117 Online Marketing in 7 Days 48 Opera Miscellany: Everything You Never Knew About Opera For Buffs and Bluffers, An 71 Operation Matador 84 Orchids in a Garden City 71 Orchids of Asia 89 Other Singapore Stories, The 93 Outside In: Designs By Pentago 70 Own Your Financial Freedom 31 P Penang Adventure: A History of the Pearl of the Orient, The 86 Penang Nyonya Cookbook, The 14 Peng’s Complete Treasury of Chinese Idioms 122 Peng’s Complete Treasury of Chinese Radicals 122 Peng’s Fun with Chinese Characters for Children 123 People of the Pear Tree 114 Peranakan Heritage Cooking 13 Peranakan Images 60 Peranakan Impressions 60 Peranakan Snacks & Desserts 4 Peranakan Way, The 60 Perceptive Play! The A to Z of Discerning Fun for Tots and Parents 131 Perpetual Spring: Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay 65 Personal Investing 31 Phnom Penh Express 118 Picking Up A Penguin’s Egg Really Got Me Into Trouble 135 Pie 26 Plant Magic 89 Plants and Flowers of Malaysia 89 Plants and Flowers of Singapore 89 Play Your Brain 49 Pleasure Factory 97 Polite Fiction 112 Postcards of Old Siam 68 Powerful People Skills 35 Practice of Economic Growth, The 76 Pranks of Abu Nawas 139

Pregnancy and Childbirth 131 Premier Leech 96 Presentation Magic! 47 Presentation Skills for Quivering Wrecks 42 Prizewinning Asian Fiction 118 Professional Image: Your Roadmap to Success 35 Prosecution of Anwar Ibrahim, The 78 Prosecutor, The 101 Pulses in 60 Ways 23 Puma Story, The 48 Pura the Cat 136 Putting the Boot In 103 Q Quest for Architectural Excellence: A Malaysian Experience 101 Quest for Political Power: Communist Subversion and Militancy in Singapore 73 Quick, Before the Music Stops: How Ballroom Dancing Saved My Life 134 Quickies: Morning, Noon and Night 24 R Raffles and Hastings: Private Exchanges Behind the Founding of Singapore 72 Raffles Place Ragtime 113 Raffles: The Definitive Biography 85 Raffles: The Story of Singapore 85 Rainbow: A Colourful Collection of Stories, Poems and Plays for Secondary Schools Vol 1 & 2 121 Real Estate Realities 32 Real Leaders 44 Red Wired: China’s Internet Revolution 33 Reinventing Yourself 49 Reluctant Imperialist, The 102 Remembering Cambodia 67 Remembering Elias Pereira: An Education Icon 90 Reporter’s Notebook, The 70 Return to a Sexy Island 95 Rice Bowl 116 Rice Without Rain 111 Rickshaw Reporter 101 Riding the Rocket 35 Right Mistakes, The 102 Risk Happens! Managing Risk and Avoiding Failure in Business Projects 44 Roll Out the Champagne, Singapore!: An Exuberant Celebration of the Nation’s 50th Birthday 72, 110 Room 121: A Master Class in Writing and Communication in Business 42 Run For Your Life! 132

S Sacred Tattoos of Thailand: Unveiling the Magic, Masters and Mystery of Sak Yan 68 Sacrifice of Singapore, The 84 Sam Leong: Defining a Culinary Icon 101 Sarawak Layer Cakes 25 Sarong Secrets 109 Sauces, Dips & Tips 23 Saving A Sexier Island: Notes From An Old Singapore 95 Sayang 107 Sayang Singapura: Re-imagining Singapore’s Past and Present 51 Scenes of Malaysia: A Watercolour Album 54 Scenes of Thailand: A Watercolour Album 54 Scenes of Singapore: A Watercolour Album 54 Science of Happiness: 12 Steps to Happiness, The 134 Scribbles from the Same Island 95 Seafood Sensation 22 Secrets of the Battlebox 84 Secrets of the Swamp 135 Sensations 11 Setting the Table 45 Seven Keys to Imagination 49 Sex Crimes: Rape, Molest and Sexual Misdemeanours in Singapore 98 Sharkonomics: How to Attack Market Leaders 46 Shirley Lim Collection, The 115 Shojin Ryori: A Japanese Vegetarian Cookbook 5 Short Stories Eureka 120 Short Stories of the Far East 118 Shrimp People, The 114 Sidestep & Twist 48 Simple Strokes 3,5,6,7,8 125 Simplified Chinese Characters 123 Simple Way: A Personal Evolution Handbook, The 49 Simply a Great Manager 38 Simply Onigiri 22 Simply Sedap 10 Simply Sedap 2 10 Singapore at War: Secrets from the Fall, Liberation and the Aftermath of World War II 73 Singapore by Subway 65 Singapore Correspondent 85 Singapore Food 21 Singapore Heritage Cookbooks Box Set 13 Singapore Historical Postcards 65 Singapore House 1819–1942, The 51 Singapore’s Greatest Disasters 85 Singapore’s Lost Son 101

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Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, The 74 Singapore Street Names 85 Singapore: Struggle for Success 85 Singapore Year by Year: A Concise Chronology of 50 Years of Independence, From 1967–2014 72 Sing to the Dawn 111 Sister Swing 115 Six Degrees of Expatriation 50 Skimming 116 Sky Is Crazy, The 119 Small Bites, Big Taste 15 Small Print of Success, The 46 Smart Foods for Tweens 131 Smart to Wise 46 So You Think You Can Write A Novel? 119 Sodomy II: The Trial of Anwar Ibrahim 57 Song of the Silver Frond, The 110 Sounds and Sins of Singlish and Other Nonsense 114, 122 Soups 17 Soys in 60 Ways 23 Speak Malay! 127 Speak Standard Indonesian 126 Speak Standard Malay 127 Spooky Tales: True Cases of Paranormal Investigations in Singapore 70 Standard Indonesian Made Simple 126 Start Your Dream Business 46 Step-by-step Cake Decorating with Cherylshuen 25 Step-by-step Cooking series 19 Step-by-Step Cooking for Kids 24 Stolen Child, The 112 Stories from the Serat Centhini 67 Stories the Buddha Told 138 Story of Harry’s, The 45 Straits Chinese Colleciton Box Set 61 Straits Chinese series 61 Street Foods of Bali 21 Street Foods of Turkey 24 Street of the Small Night Market 118 S.T.R.I.P.T.E.A.S.E. 44 Strongman: The Extraordinary Life of Hun Sen 80 STTS Success Skills series 37 Succeed in Business with China 33 Success 365 36 Supersonic 62 Surviving Office Politics 31 Sustainability 102 Sweet Offerings 108 Swindling Billions: An Exordinary History of the Great Money Fraudsters 103 Syonan: My Story 84

T Taking the Bull by the Horns! A Journey of Cancer Survivors 132 Tanoshii 25 Tanoshii Wagashi: Little Bites of Japanese Delights 3 Tarts 26 Taste: Healthy, Hearty Asian Recipes 27 Teardrop Story Woman, The 110 Tea Time Delights 12 Teenage Rebels 97 Ten Commandments Movie Storybook: Epic Stories from the Bible, The 139 Ten: Commit to Fitness and Get a Lean and Trim Body in 10 Weeks 132 Terrible Leader, The 44 Terrorism 102 Thai Customs & Etiquette 68 Thailand Beyond the Fringe 68 Thailand Condensed 57 Thailand’s Underwater World 88 Thai Style 68 Thai Table, The 21 The Day A Panda Really Saved My Life 135 Thick as Thieves 61 Thinking Backwards 48 Think Smart, Work Smarter 35 Think, Speak, Win: Discover the Art of Debate 49 This Is Business: My Life As a Singapore Gangster 2 102 Thriving in Your Work 46 Tiger and the Trojan Horse: Flashes of Red in Early Singapore, The 85 Tilaka: The Spiritual Third Eye 70 Tomatoes in 60 Ways 23 Touching Tibet: One Woman’s Journey into the Forbidden Kingdom 69 Transforming Debts into Cash Flow 50 Traveller’s Tales of Old Japan 55 Travellers’ Tales of Old Singapore 55 Travellers’ Tales of Hong Kong, Canton and Macao 55 Treasures of the Indochina 67 Tricks of Abu Nawas 139 True Cases of a Private Investigator 103 Tsunami Alert 87 Twisted Stethoscope: The Warped World of A Medical Student, The 134 U Under Pressure 45 Undercover Tai Tai, The 119 Upcountry: Adventures & Misadventures in Malaysia 66 V Vanity Drive: The Vagaries of One Woman’s Vanity 134

Venture Capital 31 Viking Manifesto, The 40 W Walking Tour series, A 48 Wanderer in Malaysian Borneo 66 Wanderlust in Gay Asia 70 Wealth of East Asian Nations 76 What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers 134 What’s in a Chinese Character 123 When All the Lights Are Stripped Away 118 When in Asia...Customs, Culture and Comedy 59 When There Were Tigers in Singapore 85 Who is Magic Babe Ning? 90 Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids 130 Why Entrepreneurs Should Eat Bananas 31 Why Not? The Incredible Story of Courts 44 Why Work is Weird 45 Wild Women Do 100 Win-win Negotiations 35 Winning the Talent War: The 8 Essentials 45 Wits of Abu Nawas 139 Within Changi’s Walls 84 Wok Through Time, A 10 Working in a Virtual World 34 World at Your Feet: Three Strikes to A Successful Entrepreneurial Life, The 46 World Book of Happiness, The 49 World Dining for Life 27 World Is Curved, The 33 Write Copy, Make Money 43 Write Malay 127 Write to Sell 43 X X-treme Creative Writing 134 X-treme Factual Writing 134 X-treme Speed Reading 134 Y Yellow Ribbon 103 You’re Next! How One Company Changed The Way We Shopped 44 Young Entrepreneur World 46 Your Child, Your Genius 130 Your Money Your Investments 50 Z Zac Lee and the Legend of Yamashita’s Gold 104

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