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  • Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast

    by Oscar Wilde ...
    Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
    'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and ... Read more

    S$ 1.70 SGD

  • The Small Stuff

    The Sensory Enchantment of Everyday Life

    by Ian Bogost ...
    A lively and witty guide to reclaiming connection with our physical worldIn an era dominated by convenience and efficiency, you’d think life would be easier and, most importantly, happier. Shouldn’t all the time saved by technology leave us with more for ourselves? The Atlantic columnist, game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost thinks not. From digital tickets to automated taps, he argues that ... Read more

    S$ 28.22 SGD

  • Strange History

    Mysterious Artifacts, Macabre Legends, Boneheaded Blunders & Mind-Blowing Facts

    by Editors of Portable Press ...
    Series series Strange Series
    Bizarre historical tidbits about quirky queens, hippopotamus soup, shrunken heads, and much more!This exciting title from the folks at the Bathroom Readers' Institute contains the strangest short history articles from over thirty Bathroom Readers, along with fifty all-new pages. From the twentieth century to the Old West, from the Age of Enlightenment to the Dark Ages, from ancient cultures all ... Read more

    S$ 15.79 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode: The Korean Non-Fiction Bestseller

    by Dancing Snail ...
    Translated by Clare Richards ...
    Lying on the floor scrolling through social media; wrapped up in bed taking your second nap of the day; lounging on the sofa watching TV. You are not lazy, you are on energy saving mode.In a world obsessed with work and productivity, I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode highlights how resting and 'being lazy' shouldn't be seen as a weakness or a character flaw, but as an important process of ... Read more

    S$ 17.32 SGD

  • Scorpio 2026: Your Personal Horoscope

    by Lars Mellis ...
    Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2026. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.This bestselling astrological guide contains:• A personality profile for each sign• A forecast for the year ahead – what you can expect in ... Read more

    S$ 3.05 SGD

  • Ṣadr al-Dīn Qūnawī’s ‘The Key to the Unseen’

    A Guide Book to Sufi Metaphysics

    by Özgür Koca ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Islamic Philosophy
    Ṣadr al-Dīn Qūnawī’s ‘The Key to the Unseen’: A Guide Book to Sufi Metaphysics offers the first systematic articulation of Ibn ʿArabī’s revolutionary teachings, presenting one of the most significant works of Islamic spirituality and a cornerstone of Sufi metaphysics through the profound synthesis of his foremost disciple, Ṣadr al-Dīn Qūnawī.Spanning the realms of mysticism, philosophy, and ... Read more

    S$ 90.57 SGD

  • How to Talk to Anyone

    92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

    by Leil Lowndes ...
    Never be at a loss for words again!Perfect your people skills with this fun, witty and informative guide, containing 92 little tricks to create big success in personal and business relationships.In How to Talk To Anyone, bestselling relationships author and internationally renowned life coach Leil Lowndes reveals the secrets and psychology behind successful communication. These extremely usable ... Read more

    S$ 11.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Every Day I Read

    53 Ways to Get Closer to Books

    by Hwang Bo-reum ...
    Translated by Shanna Tan ...
    From the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays about reading, language and life.Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure?Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading. But in ... Read more

    S$ 22.44 SGD

  • The New Basics

    A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent

    by Michel Cohen, M.D. ...
    Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference A-to-Z format, this essential baby care guide, The New Basics, clearly lays out the common concerns you may face as a new parent and explains how to solve them—without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using ... Read more

    S$ 16.88 SGD

  • The Wedding People

    The hilarious and moving million-copy bestseller

    by Alison Espach ...
    The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable... ... Read more

    S$ 16.67 SGD

  • Stupid History

    Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Through the Ages

    by Leland Gregory ...
    A treasury of historical hilarity from the New York Times-bestselling coauthor of America's Dumbest Criminals!Why exactly is Paul Revere revered when it was Samuel Prescott who made the famous ride? Was the lightbulb really Thomas Edison's bright idea? Bestselling author and former Saturday Night Live writer Leland Gregory employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux "facts," strange ... Read more

    S$ 14.92 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Prenup

    The 'sweet, sassy, sparkling' smash-hit rom-com, guaranteed to make you smile!

    by Lauren Layne ...
    The feel-good romantic comedy hit! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald**.** Readers can't stop raving about The Prenup! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Sweet, sassy, sparkling!' 'My absolute favourite' 'A perfect easy-reading, cheer-you-up, read' 'Lauren's books take you ... ... Read more

    S$ 16.01 SGD

  • Agatha Annotated: Investigating the Books of the 1920s: Obscure Terms & Historical References in the Works of Agatha Christie

    Agatha Annotated, #1

    by Kate Gingold ...
    Series Book 1 - Agatha Annotated
    Do you love Agatha Christie mystery novels, but skip over any unfamiliar references? Then you're missing out! Read Christie's books as if you were her 1920s contemporary by exploring the background of:Quaint English customsPoirot's French expressionsQuirky British slangPost-World War I lifestylesAnd much moreYears of research by history buff and Christie fan Kate Gingold has been collected in this ... Read more

    S$ 19.11 SGD

  • Skin in the Game

    Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life

    by Nassim Nicholas Taleb ...
    From the bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold book that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility'Skin in the game means that you do not pay attention to what people say, only to what they do, and how much of their neck they are putting on the line'Citizens, artisans, police, fishermen, political activists and ... Read more

    S$ 15.14 SGD

  • The Great Mental Models, Volume 2

    Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

    by Shane Parrish, Rhiannon Beaubien ...
    Series Book 2 - The Great Mental Models Series
    **From the New York Times bestselling author of Clear Thinking and Farnam Street founder, Shane Parrish.The second book in the timeless Great Mental Models series.**Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields.Mastering a small number of mental ... Read more

    S$ 18.85 SGD

  • The Engagement

    by Nasheema Lennon ...
    Speak now or forever rest in peace . . . ‘A pacy debut that ensnares’ ADELE PARKS-THE PERFECT FIANCÉ.When Victoria’s best friend Gwen announces she is marrying the rich and handsome Michael, celebrations are strained. Victoria doesn’t trust Michael – he’s hiding something. And he reminds her of someone she needs to forget.THE DREAM WEDDING PLAN.Too loved up to see Michael’s dark side... ... Read more

    S$ 12.20 SGD

  • Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

    How to Edit Yourself Into Print

    by Renni Browne, Dave King ...
    Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Read more

    S$ 16.88 SGD

  • Air Disasters

    Dramatic black box flight recordings

    by Malcolm MacPherson ...
    Compelling and dramatic insights into crucial moments inside the cockpit.Discover the most sensational air disasters of recent years. Transcripts of actual black box recordings of conversations between captains, their crew, and air traffic control on the ground reveal the final moments during which life-and-death decisions were made.In some cases, disaster is averted; in others, the results are ... Read more

    S$ 12.63 SGD

  • Feel the Fear...and Beyond

    Mastering the Techniques for Doing It Anyway

    by Susan Jeffers PhD ...
    At last, step-by-step guidance and concrete exercises that tailor the Feel the Fear program to the demands of your busy life!With her phenomenal bestseller Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, renowned author Susan Jeffers has helped millions of people overcome their fears and move forward in their lives with confidence, action, and love. Now in this new work, Dr. Jeffers takes us by the hand and gives ... Read more

    S$ 16.34 SGD

  • Kinfolk Journeys

    by John Burns ...
    An unforgettable journey to breathtaking destinations around the world.Venture beyond the familiar with Kinfolk Journeys, a celebration of inspiring and sustainable ways to travel slower and see the world anew. Take a subterranean tour of Tashkent, join a local mailman on his delivery route through rural New Zealand or sail the high seas en route to Antarctica—these stories will transform the way ... Read more

    S$ 37.70 SGD

  • China Smart

    What You Don’t Know, What You Need to Know— A Past & Present Guide to History, Culture, Society, Language

    by Larry Herzberg ...
    Targets the many Americans interested in ChinaChina is the world's number one tourist destination.98.8 million people traveled to China in 2015 for tourism, business, or work.Americans are the fourth biggest nationality of foreign China tourists. In 2016, 2.25 million Americans and 741,000 Canadians visited China. (ChinaHighlight.com, travelchinaguide.com, Wikipedia)227,000 K-12 students in... ... Read more

    S$ 12.09 SGD

  • Pisces 2027: Your Personal Horoscope

    by Lars Mellis ...
    Your complete guide to the year 2027. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all your need to know about your personal horoscope in 2027. Be prepared for the forthcoming year with monthly ... Read more

    S$ 3.05 SGD

  • It’s Okay Not to Get Along with Everyone

    The Korean Non-Fiction Bestseller

    by Dancing Snail ...
    Translated by Sandy Joosun Lee ...
    RSVPing yes to an event even though you don't want to go; feeling drained responding to text messages; networking with colleagues that you can't stand. You need to hear that it's okay not to get along with everyone.We live in an era of constant communication and obligation - messages, calls, meet-ups, events - and sometimes it's just too much. The No.1 bestselling author and illustrator Dancing ... Read more

    S$ 17.32 SGD

  • The Book of Tea Classic Edition

    Classic Edition

    by Okakura Kakuzo ...
    Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves. A keepsake enjoyed by tea lovers for over a hundred years, The Book of Tea Classic Edition will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the seemingly simple act of making and drinking tea.In 1906 in turn-of-the century Boston, a small ... Read more

    S$ 17.65 SGD