Advocates and activists in Singapore contribute to policy discussions and positive change through a combination of deft manoeuvres and patient politics. Yet civil society is often unacknowledged, their skill and labour instead frequently misunderstood, even earning them the label of “troublemakers” or “enemies of the state”.This collection of essays and interviews is a candid reflection on the intentions, beliefs and strategies behind the practice of advocacy across a spectrum of c...

This edition offers a novel perspective on seventeenth-century European-Islamic encounters by making accessible the Neo-Latin poem On the Turkish Religion (De Religione Turcica**).** Written by the Cambridge scholar Isaac Barrow during a visit to Istanbul in 1658, this poem shows how the knowledge and use of Latin contributed to the rise of early modern European oriental studies, both as a medium of information and as a vehicle of representation.A...

WRITTEN IN YORUBA WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONSBILINGUAL YORUBA PROVERB BOOKOwe L' Esin Oro: Yoruba Proverbs, Their Meaning and Usage by Isaac O. Delano is an insightful exploration of the rich tapestry of Yoruba proverbs, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of their meanings and applications. Proverbs hold a special place in Yoruba culture, serving as vehicles for wisdom, moral teachings, and cultural values. This book delves into t...