Lee Kuan Yew: A Life In Pictures◎The Straits Times Team (Editors)
Regular price $72.00This book tells the story of the man who transformed an improbable country into the thriving metropolis it is now. Selected from over 35,000 photographs from a wide range of sources, including Lee’s personal albums, it also captures private and loving moments between Lee and his wife and life-long partner Kwa Geok Choo, and the family they raised together. This pictorial is both a visual record and a celebration of his remarkable story.
Proudly Singaporean◎Alain Vandenborre
Regular price $28.00Proudly Singaporean is Alain Vandenborre's powerful and thought-provoking review of the many challenges facing Singapore today, and a moving account of why he chose to become a Singapore citizen. An entrepreneur and the Executive Director and Vice-Chairman of the Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Vandenborre has over 20 years of business and senior management experience, and he brings insight, hope and warmth to his stirring vision for the country.
雅意:新加坡華文報藏書畫擷珍 (From Gifts to Treasures: The Chinese Media Group Art Collection)◎黃向京(簡體)
Regular price $85.00新報業媒體華文媒體集團首次將多年來所得的書畫藏作加以梳理、評析,出版成書。無論贈者之情,還是報社收藏之意,皆涵雅意,加之書中採擷乃收藏的精華,因此書名為《雅意:新加坡華文報藏書畫擷珍》。
《雅意》從華文報收藏中精選出60幾位藝術家的近90件作品,新加坡及海外約占一半,以水墨畫居多,其他包括書法、水彩畫、油畫和陶塑。
世事任君談——報人生涯一得之愚(Media, Culture and Current Affairs - From An Editor’s Desk)◎林任君(簡體)
Regular price $33.00《世事任君談——報人生涯一得之愚》不單是一位資深報人的評論總集,更折射了《聯合早報》以至新加坡媒體的發展軌跡。本書分三輯:媒體、文化、時事。「媒體輯」梳理了他在早報各個報慶的回顧與前瞻,以及在國內外多個論壇上發表演講、接受媒體專訪時,對國內外媒體的現況與發展趨勢的觀察。「文化輯」 突出了華文報與華社的共生關係,以及他對本地華文生態的關注。「時事輯」題材廣泛,內容深刻,也是他近40年新聞事業的縮影——釐清事實,打假較真,維護國家利益。
Big Hearts, Big Dreams◎Wong Kim Hoh
Regular price $27.00Big 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.
50+ Things to Love About Singapore (paperback) ◎Edited by Susan Long
Regular price $23.00This intimate study of the things we know and love about Singapore delves into the ironies of nanny state policies and political instincts that die-hard among rulers and ruled alike, pricey cars and real estate, a land-scarce city which prizes greenery to the point of fashioning vertical gardens.
Tony Tan Keng Yam: My Political Journey (Paperback)◎Leslie Koh
Regular price $41.00A 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.
Unquiet Kingdom - Thailand in Transition◎Nirmal Ghosh
Regular price $33.00From 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◎Kalimullah Hassan
Regular price $39.00The 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.
Resurgent Indonesia From Crisis to Confidence◎Vasuki Shastry
Regular price $39.00In 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.
一人一半◎林海燕(簡體)
Regular price $27.00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。
Wholefood Kitchen - Naturally Nutritious Meals for a Healthy Lifestyle◎Mayura Mohta
Regular price $27.00The 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.
The Heart Smart Oil Free Cookbook◎Mayura Mohta, George Jacobs
Regular price $27.00Trying 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.
Pasta In A Wok!◎Francesca D'Orazio Buonerba
Regular price $31.00The 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.
Love, Food◎Pauline Dawn Loh
Regular price $31.00Fresh, easy to cook and home-style delicious - Pauline Dawn Loh brings us great food that celebrates the act of cooking for our loved ones. From contemporary Asian favourites to French classics, Love, Food presents irresistible recipes for any moment of the day, whether it's a quick breakfast, hearty brunch or mouthwatering dinner treat.
Simplicity and innovation are the keynotes of these recipes, from mirin-marinated beef tenderloin smothered in wasabi mayonnaise - perfect for couch potatoes during the football session - to sambal prawns, nasi lemak and an elegant spinach quiche or pear chocolate tart.
Love, Food includes essential techniques, easy-to-follow instructions and time-saving kitchen tips, dispensed with Pauline's characteristic warmth and impeccable culinary sense. The perfect volume for cooking well and eating well. Love, Food will delight Pauline's many fans and make you fall in love with food all over again.
About the Author
Award-winning author with 30 years of writing experience who has published 14 adult non-fiction books, 5 youth books, 3 junior chapter books and 9 children’s storybooks. Creative writing teacher with 40 weekly students. Storyteller and workshop speaker.
Just Good Food - Favourites from the East & West◎Guy Hoh
Regular price $31.00It's bold, casual, satisfying - and packs a real kick. Just Good Food by Guy Hoh is the book to delicious fare that's defined by fresh, seasonal ingredients, easy techniques and sensible measures. Big on taste and style, Guy's cooking lends a contemporary flourish to classic dishes from Asia and the West. Brimming with matchless takes on pastas, soups and desserts, Just Good Food showcases his gift for unpretentious fare with fave recipes for Oxtail Stew, Thai-style Fried Snapper and Teriyaki Burger, among others. Packed with essential tips and brilliant ideas for courses and wines, Just Good Food serves up elegance and hearty cooking in equal portions.
Dad & Company◎Loh Hoong Kwan And Pauline Dawn Loh
Regular price $31.00Two thousand years of Chinese kitchen-craft come alive in this eagerly awaited volume from renowned food writer Loh Hoong Kwan, bought to elegant fruition with his daughter, Pauline Dawn Loh. From the elaborate creations of imperial palaces to the simple country cooking of their native Shunde province, Dad & Co. presents over 65 precious recipes culled from a lifetime of good eating and enthusiastic experimenting in the kitchen. The rich tradition of Chinese cuisine comes vividly to life through their selection of delicate appetisers, flavourful soups, full-bodied banquet courses and sparkling desserts. With stories that speak of a lifetime spent in search of culinary excellence, Dad & Co. is an intimate guide to the treasures of the Chinese kitchen.
About the Author
Pauline Dawn Loh is a retired journalist, a keen gardener and a passionate cook. She counts herself blessed that she has been able to combines two loves, the love of writing and the love of cooking.
Her childhood was spent mainly in the kitchen and garden of her maternal grandparents. This time planted the seeds of both passions. Throughout her career as a journalist working throughout Asia, she started exploring the local cuisines.