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　　華文媒體集團社長李慧玲，從1994年入行迄今三十餘載，與當下遇見的風雲人物進行訪談，凝練他們的人生智慧，見諸報章——“這一輩子，我大概只學着做一件事：就是從事新聞工作。”

　　這本書收集記者多篇人物專訪，既有她在新加坡、中國和美國遇到的人物故事與看法，間接也反映工作三十餘年的新聞人站在前線的思索歷程，涵括政治、人文、科學、藝術、商貿、飲食、體育等各領域。

　　新聞重在當下，反映一個時代的關懷與主弦律。三十年下來，省思吾土，尋索他鄉，在更長的時間尺度裏，新聞自有其歷史中的含義。

　　吾土篇：陳智龍、楊榮文、詹時中、許通美、潘受、鄞昌濤、林清如、李顯龍、周賢正、吳作棟、王瑞傑

　　他鄉篇：高錕、馬雲、張信剛、彭作義、張瑞敏、葉劉淑儀、李雲迪、姜文、劉以鬯、吳家瑋、傅瑩、李君如、戚發軔、黃春平、陳德銘、吳青、董振祥、袁行霈、陳平原、劉遠立、傅高義

　　2020年是新中建交30年週年，《聯合早報》和華文媒體集團旗下英文電子雜誌“思想中國”（ThinkChina）推出雙語圖片集《奠基人足跡：新中建交30年》。新加坡已故建國總理李光耀和中國已故領導人鄧小平是當代新中關係的奠基人，談及兩國關係，不能不提起這兩位領航者之間的交往。這本全綵雙語圖片集循着奠基人的足跡回溯兩國友誼。

　　A bilingual pictorial retracing the footsteps of the founders of Singapore and China, to commemorate 30 years of diplomatic relations of the two countries.

　　楊榮文先生從1988年至2011年5月，從政23年，先後擔任新聞及藝術部、衛生部、貿工部及外交部長。焦點出版推出《楊榮文：凝思集》中文版，收錄了他對世界、歷史、政治、經濟、華文華語和哲學等廣泛課題的看法。

　　全書分三輯，第三輯除了梳理新加坡邁向文化藝術都會、醫藥樞紐以及與世界經濟接軌的歷程；與建國總理李光耀共事的點點滴滴，也談他對智慧生命的看法、人生感悟：

　　我偶爾覺得自己仿佛浮木，在歷史長河中，隨着大大小小的歷史浪潮漂流。其實，人人都是生命大河上的浮木，有的較大，有的更靈巧，但多少都能掌控身邊的一些人和事。不過，我們終究無法左右這河的奔流方向。儘管如此，我們至少能選擇在哪個河段漂流，朝着心之所向前行。

Big Hearts, Big Dreams gathers the stories of the 21 winners and nominees from the first two years of the Singapore of the Year award. Each profile captures the determination and drive of those who have made an impact on the community.

Since 2015, The Straits Times has recognised unsung heroes and inspiring dreamers with the Singaporean of the Year award. Supported by UBS Singapore, the annual award celebrates individuals who made headlines not because of their status or fame, but for their selfless acts of goodwill. It recognises the triumph of the human spirit, and the myriad ways in which common men and women can shape the lives of those around them for the better.

A lecturer turned banker, Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam never expected to become a politician, much less a president. Challenged to join Singapore’s nation building efforts in 1979, he set aside personal ambitions for a quiet life to serve the nation, beginning a political career that would eventually span nearly four decades and take him to the nation’s highest post at the Istana.

Written from Dr Tan’s point of view, this book offers a personal perspective of policy- and decision-making on a national level, giving a behind-the-scenes look at key decisions and policy changes in the fields of education, finance, security and defence through his years in government and public service.

Among other things, he reveals the deliberations behind the 1979 overhaul of the education system, the scrapping of the graduate mothers’ priority scheme, the 1986 Central Provident Fund rate cut, the management of investment losses at GIC, and his entry into the 2011 presidential race, while sharing his personal insights on the lessons learnt in the journey of building and growing a nation.

 　　楊榮文曾任新聞及藝術、貿工部及外交部長，《凝思集》是他以自己和對新加坡的期許為起點，再跨越時空山海，廣泛討論各種主題的恢弘巨作。全書分三輯，第二輯厚達632頁，內容包括梵蒂岡和伊斯蘭教，歐美西方浪潮的興盛，以及中國崛起對基督教、伊斯蘭教、歐洲、非洲、拉丁美洲、亞洲和美國的影響；最後，聚焦新加坡與東協各國的關係。

　　在為期半年、每周兩三個小時的對話中,新加坡前外交部長楊榮文與資深媒體人云大篪和研究助理葉思誠廣泛思考了不同課題。楊榮文回答時參考筆記，以自己和對新加坡的期許為起點,再跨越時空山海,廣泛討論各種主題——從人類多 元化的重要性以及新加坡的內省和對世界的反思。到歷史、政治、經濟、哲學、太極功和宗教。

　　他闡述了對印度、中國、東協、歐洲、美國和世界其他地區的看法，以及新加坡的歷史和命運與這些國家的關聯。全書採用對話體，穿插了不少逸聞趣事。

　　楊榮文說:《凝思集》如其名，就是凝想與思辨。《凝思集》共三輯，本書為第一輯。有些主題貫穿全書，反映了楊榮文的人生觀，但並不是什麼高深理論。他並不期待人人對他的所有反思都感興趣，但希望大家都能從中發現一些趣味。

　　一個客家女子的新加坡故事：作為女兒、醫生、愛國的新加坡人的心路歷程 新加坡建國總理李光耀之女、新加坡現任總理李顯龍之妹李瑋玲肺腑之作 揭開顯赫的新加坡「*家族」神秘面紗 50餘張珍貴照片首次面世，記錄李光耀家族的日常生活點滴。

　　此書內容凸顯了她的個性、專業、情感和執著，也反映了她 對人生、新加坡和世界、以及至親和摯友的種種觀察。書中根據不同的 主題組成章節，而後記則以六篇文章概括了兩件對作者個人，甚至也對 新加坡人影響至深的事件：作者父母的逝世。

作者簡介

　　李瑋玲醫生，客家裔新加坡華人，神經科醫生，前國立神經科學研究所顧問。她是新加坡第一任總理李光耀之女。曾在新加坡《海峽時報》發表題為《我為什麼保持單身》的文章。

From exuberant rallies on Bangkok’s shopping streets to tear-gasfilled alleyways echoing with gunshots, from democracy-debating farmers to kitten-fostering Buddhist nuns, Unquiet Kingdom is a gripping portrait of Thailand’s many faces, revealing the complexities of a country that is far more than its tranquil tourist-brochure stereotype.Veteran journalist Nirmal Ghosh takes readers past the serene facade of Thailand’s steadily-cruising economy and undaunted tourism industry. He exposes the uncertainty of a country in the throes of transition, a deeply-divided land that has just lost a father. ‘Unquiet Kingdom’ gives you an engaging account of what he experienced from that ringside seat. 

About the Author

Nirmal Ghosh, a Foreign Correspondent for The Straits Times since 1994, has lived in Singapore, Manila, New Delhi, and Bangkok where he spent 13 years, first as Thailand Correspondent and then as Indochina Bureau Chief covering the region. He is currently United States Bureau Chief, based in Washington, DC. This is his fourth book.

The Malaysia That Could Be tells of one man’s belief in his country – and how it can be so much more than what it is today. In this compilation of columns from the New Sunday Times in Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Kalimullah reminisces the Malaysia of yesteryear when ordinary Malaysians lived modestly and harmoniously together. He bemoans the decline in ethnic and religious tolerance in recent times, amidst a rise of rhetoric of racism and bigotry. 

Having been friends with former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi since 1980, and part of the team who helped with Abdullah’s speeches at the annual Umno General Assembly, Kalimullah also gives an insider’s view of Abdullah’s years in power and the events which led to his resignation. 

In 1998, wracked by financial turmoil and political upheaval, Indonesia seemed like a country on the brink of collapse. Yet it has more than turned its fortunes around.

"Resurgent Indonesia From Crisis to Confidence" is the gripping inside account of Indonesia’s steep decline after the Asian financial crisis and its improbable recovery and rise in the ensuing two decades.

It charts the country’s difficult journey from a failing state to a confident young democracy and a fast-growing economy. Today, Indonesia is a powerful global symbol of how globalisation and democracy are perfectly compatible in the world’s largest Muslim nation. Indonesia’s post-1998 leadership and the country’s 260 million people have figured out the “secret sauce” of blending democracy, stability, globalisation, and modernity -- providing powerful lessons for the world that the book describes as ‘Indonesia Rules’.

About the Author

Vasuki Shastry was a well-known business and economics journalist in India, Singapore, and Indonesia before joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1998.

His last assignment as a journalist was in Jakarta, where he was bureau chief of The Business Times between 1996 and 1998, covering the Asian financial crisis and the fall of President Suharto. He worked extensively on Indonesia during his stint at the IMF, starting as Asia Pacific spokesperson and in other roles.

　　《飛虎情緣：何永道回憶錄》是一本史詩級的二戰故事,也是一本記錄親情、友情、愛情、同儕生死情誼的巨著。一名來自南洋的男孩,在二戰東方主戰場——中國——參與抗日的任務。爾後，他先後在上海、馬來亞、新加坡從事民航飛行的工作，至1980年，以新航B-737客機的隊長的身份告別翱翔萬裡的飛行生涯。這位百歲飛虎老將的真實經歷,宛如電影般的情節跌宕起伏，扣人心弦。儘管二戰硝煙已遠，今日讀來仍能叫人反思和平的代價。

　　曾是記者，婚後是家庭主婦兼編導的林海燕，把她和從政丈夫馬 炎慶26年婚姻中的你我他們寫個遍，登場的有已故資政李光耀伉儷，向她透露當年志願的政要們，不失浪漫的「馬車夫」，還有夫 妻倆分別經歷癌症和失語症的惡夢。

　　《一人一半》全書五章，展現了作者人生中的五個「我」：喜歡采 訪的寫作人，經常突發奇想的編劇，見識官場的官太太，愛玩的 媽媽，享受爬山潛水的旅人。想知道如何「幸福直到永遠」嗎？書中，儘是線索。

　　劇場人林海燕將過去17年的50篇文章結集為《一人一半》，涉及婚姻、個人、社會觀察、健康和旅遊等，與讀者分享婚姻之道與生活點滴，鼓勵大家積極勇敢地跨越人生的高山低谷，活出自己。

　　範文瑂是全美世界有限公司集團董事長兼總裁。她成功地將全美世界從一家新加坡本土公司，擴展為足跡遍及40個國家地區的全球集團。她在書中透露，其實她一心想當教師，卻在偶然的機會下闖商場。

The Wholefood Kitchen is basically everything you ever wanted to know about vegan or vegetarian cuisine. It is not merely a cookbook – rather, an intelligently written book about cooking, chock-full of vital information, fascinating facts and delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes. With outstanding graphics and easy-to-grasp key points, the book is uncomplicated and user-friendly. The recipes are also hyper-creative, imaginative and family-friendly, catering to a stress-free preparation experience for a person of any culinary caliber.

About the Author

Mayura Mohta is a Singapore based nutrition consultant and health writer. She is a qualified fitness and wellness coach and has an academic background in biochemistry, microbiology and nutritional science. She believes in prevention and reversal of disease through a plant based diet. In 2010, she founded Healthfriend, a social enterprise that combines her love for health and fitness with her desire to contribute to community welfare.

Trying to eat healthier for your heart? This cookbook leads the way. Written by a professional nutrition consultant and based on the groundbreaking research of Dr Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr from world renowned Cleveland Clinic, The Heart Smart Oil Free Cookbook provides tested, detailed recipes by skilled chefs and global nutrition experts. They enable you to eat right for your heart while enjoying a wide range of tasty dishes.

About the Author

Mayura Mohta is a Singapore based nutrition consultant and health writer. She is a qualified fitness and wellness coach and has an academic background in biochemistry, microbiology and nutritional science. She believes in prevention and reversal of disease through a plant based diet. In 2010, she founded Healthfriend, a social enterprise that combines her love for health and fitness with her desire to contribute to community welfare.

George Jacobs has been president of Vegetarian Society (Singapore) since 2003 and a vegetarian since 1980. He helped to write the New Asian Traditions Vegetarian Cookbook.

The wok - for pasta? Asia's ubiquitous cooking utensil is increasingly being used worldwide. Noted authority on Italian traditional cuisine Francesca D'Orazio Buonerba uses the wok to create both the great classic pasta dishes for entertaining as well as the family favourites. Pasta in a Wok contains more than 50 recipes, extensive notes and a glossary of ingredients and Italian cooking terms, numerous tips to avoid common errors in technique or presentation, and wine recommendations to accompany every recipe if desired. Francesca shows how genuine Italian flavours and aromas can be achieved by using widely available authentic ingredients, fuss-free methods and time-saving tips. Anyone can easily learn how to toss together these delicious dishes in 15 to 20 minutes. The book is generously illustrated with photographs of ingredients, equipment and every dish as well as of the step-by-step directions for cooking pasta and gnocchi. H.E. Dr Guido Scalici, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore has written the Foreword to the book.

About the Author

Francesca D'Orazio Buonerba is a cookbook author, cooking teacher, table stylist with an expertise in the art of the Italian style of entertaining. Both in Italy and aboard, she organizes cooking classes and culinary events and collaborate with various companies, magazines and websites.