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  • Starting Today, I Choose to Be Happy

    The Korean Non-Fiction Bestseller

    by Dancing Snail ...
    Comparing yourselves to others; feeling burnt out at work; struggling to live in the present; yearning for more money or possessions - in times like these, it's easy to feel unfulfilled - but happiness shouldn't feel out of reach.With her trademark wit and compassion, bestselling author and illustrator Dancing Snail breaks down how to find the small joys in everyday living. We are often told that ... Read more

    S$ 17.10 SGD

  • Tuesdays With Morrie

    The most uplifting book ever written about the importance of human connection

    by Mitch Albom ...
    THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 9 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecelia AhernDon't miss Mitch Albom's new novel, Twice, out now - a beautiful and heartbreaking exploration of lost loves and second chances__________As a young man, Mitch Albom was lucky enough to meet a formative mentor: the beloved college professor Morrie Schwartz. Morrie w ... Read more

    S$ 16.67 SGD

  • Complete Japanese Verb Guide

    by The Hiro Japanese Center ...
    The Complete Japanese Verb Guide is a handy, easy-to-use guide to one of the building blocks of language learning—verbs.To effectively learn Japanese, a strong knowledge of Japanese grammar and vocabulary is needed. This book will come to the rescue as it shows learners how to conjugate the 600 most common Japanese verbs quickly, and with very little effort. This is the only guide to list all verb ... Read more

    S$ 20.05 SGD

  • Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese

    Fourth Edition, JLPT All Levels (2,136 Japanese Kanji Characters)

    by Florence Sakade, Janet Ikeda ...
    This is an essential study tool for students seeking to learn Japanese and dramatically improve their ability to read and write kanji and kana.Students have been reading and writing the Japanese language for centuries, and they build their knowledge most successfully when they rely on a trusted resource. Today's most trusted—and readily available—resource is A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese ... Read more

    S$ 18.85 SGD

  • Complete Japanese Adjective Guide

    Learn the Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar You Need to Learn Japanese and Master the JLPT Test

    by Ann Tarumoto ...
    This is a useful and user-friendly Japanese adjective guide and workbook.To effectively learn Japanese, a strong knowledge of Japanese vocabulary is needed. The complete Japanese Adjective Guide is a simple approach to understanding Japanese grammar and syntax, methodically leading students through the intricacies of adjective use. Exercises build mastery and confidence as grammar topics are ... Read more

    S$ 18.08 SGD

  • Co-Intelligence

    The Definitive, Bestselling Guide to Living and Working with AI

    by Ethan Mollick ...
    The New York Times BestsellerThe urgent and definitive guide to working, learning, and living in the new age of artificial intelligence from the acclaimed Wharton Professor of Management and author of the One Useful Thing Substack.'The very best book I know about the ins, outs, and ethics of generative AI. Drop everything and read it cover to cover NOW' Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit ... Read more

    S$ 23.64 SGD

  • Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth

    Law and Morality in Our Cultural Moment

    by Robert George ...
    A wide-ranging collection of essays from one of America's leading public intellectuals.In Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth acclaimed political philosopher and legal scholar Robert P. George tackles one of the most vexing issues dividing Americans today. He argues that the "Age of Faith" of the Medieval period and the "Age of Reason" of the European Enlightenments have been followed by a modern ... Read more

    S$ 35.20 SGD

  • I Alone Can Fix It

    Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year

    by Carol D. Leonnig, Philip Rucker ...
    THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A blockbuster . . . Essential reading' GUARDIAN'Packed with hair-raising revelations' OBSERVERThe definitive behind-the-scenes story of Trump's final year in office, by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, the Pulitzer Prize winning reporters and authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller, A Very Stable GeniusThe tr... ... Read more

    S$ 17.43 SGD

  • Legal Briefs

    The Ups and Downs of Life in the Law

    by Roger Witten ...
    A collection of witty, dramatic, and moving stories from twenty top lawyers, revealing the human side of landmark cases and the comical absurdities of a life in the lawInLegal Briefs: The Ups and Downs of Life in the Law, editor Roger Witten takes us behind the scenes of some of the most fascinating court cases of the last few decades, while introducing us to the sometimes strange, and sometimes ... Read more

    S$ 16.12 SGD

  • A Brief History of Intelligence

    Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains

    by Max S. Bennett ...
    “I found this book amazing. I read it through quickly because it was so interesting, then turned around and read much of it again.”—Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow“I've been recommending A Brief History of Intelligence to everyone I know. A truly novel, beautifully crafted thesis on what intelligence is and how it has developed ... Read more

    S$ 17.87 SGD

  • The Comic Toolbox

    How to be Funny Even if You're Not

    by John Vorhaus ...
    Comedy is not magic, not inspiration, not a “gift.” Mostly, it’s simple rules and structures—the logic of the illogical—tools that anyone can use.The Comic Toolbox is a straightforward, often humorous, workbook approach to comedy writing as creative problem solving. In it, veteran Hollywood comedy writer John Vorhaus offers his tools of the trade to writers, comics, and anyone else who wants to be ... Read more

    S$ 13.94 SGD

  • Japanese Proverbs

    Wit and Wisdom: 200 Classic Japanese Sayings and Expressions in English and Japanese text

    by David Galef ...
    "Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain."—Japanese proverbThis is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese sayings and maxims. Some of the classic Japanese quotes and quotations, like "Fall down seven times, get up eight," capture the ... Read more

    S$ 16.78 SGD

  • The Practical Guide to Celestial Navigation

    Step-by-step instructions for when you've lost the plot

    by Phil Somerville ...
    THIS EBOOK EDITION IS DESIGNED TO BE EXPERIENCED ON COLOUR DEVICESThe practical guide to celestial navigation - know what to do step by step, understand why you're doing it, and be confident that you can put it into practice when on board.Did you know that a person standing on the equator is effectively travelling at 900mph? And did you know that you can use this information to work out where you ... Read more

    S$ 45.22 SGD

  • The Architecture of Modern Empire

    by Arundhati Roy ...
    From the bestselling author of Azadi and My Seditious Heart, a piercing exploration of modern empire, nationalism and rising fascism that gives us the tools to resist and fight back‘I try to create links, to join the dots, to tell politics like a story, to make it real…’Over a lifetime spent at the frontline of solidarity and resistance, Arundhati Roy’s words have lit a clear way through the ... Read more

    S$ 18.74 SGD

  • ISC2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Practice Tests

    by Mike Chapple, David Seidl ...
    The only official CCSP practice test product endorsed by (ISC)2With over 850 practice questions all new for the 2022-2025 exam objectives, (ISC)2CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Practice Tests, 3rd Edition gives you the opportunity to test your level of understanding and gauge your readiness for the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam long before the big day. These ... Read more

    S$ 40.99 SGD

  • Unease: Life in Singapore Families

    by Teo You Yenn ...
    In Singapore, a loudly ‘pro-family’ society, why is work-life balance so elusive? And why are parents so uneasy? What accounts for this gap between the lived reality and ideal narrative of Singapore families?Sociologist and bestselling author Teo You Yenn turns her eyes to the contours and rhythms of life inside families, exploring how ‘kiasu’ parents are made and investigating the ways in which ... Read more

    S$ 29.99 SGD

  • Moral Ambition

    How to Find your Purpose - the Guide to Making the Most out of your 80,000 Hours at Work

    by Rutger Bregman ...
    The antidote to apathy from the internationally bestselling author and 2025 BBC Reith lecturer Rutger BregmanTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER__________'A fierce and brilliant call to arms for anyone who has been wondering whether there's more to life. (There is.) Bregman wants to change you, and he just might succeed. This is a wonderfully dangerous book' TIM HARFORD'Gives us hope, humour and guidance ... Read more

    S$ 14.81 SGD

  • Baba Malay For Everyone

    by Kenneth Y. K. Chan ...
    Baba Malay for Everyone – is a language guide for Baba Malay - the Peranakan language. This guide is a complete textbook that covers Beginner to Upper Intermediate levels. It contains insightful exercises to help learners' practise what they have learned and is a practical introduction to Baba Malay within a cultural context. This book is aimed at learners who have little or no knowledge of the ... Read more

    S$ 23.03 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Education in Singapore

    People-Making and Nation-Building

    Edited by Yew-Jin Lee ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    This edited book is a comprehensive resource for understanding the history as well as the current status of educational practices in Singapore. It is a one-stop reference guide to education and educational issues/concerns here. There are three sections: Part 1 provides a sectorial overview of how education has been organized in this country such as preschool, special needs, primary and secondary, ... Read more

    S$ 186.05 SGD

  • Southern Storm

    The Tragedy of Flight 242

    by Samme Chittum ...
    Series Book 2 - Air Disasters
    The gripping true tale of a devastating plane crash, the investigation into its causes, and the race to prevent similar disasters in the future.On the afternoon of April 4, 1977, Georgia housewife Sadie Burkhalter Hurst looked out her front door to see a frantic stranger running toward her, his clothes ablaze, and behind him the mangled fuselage of a passenger plane that had just crashed in her ... Read more

    S$ 22.12 SGD

  • The Importance of Being Little

    What Young Children Really Need from Grownups

    by Erika Christakis ...
    **“Christakis . . . expertly weaves academic research, personal experience and anecdotal evidence into her book . . . a bracing and convincing case that early education has reached a point of crisis . . . her book is a rare thing: a serious work of research that also happens to be well-written and personal . . . engaging and important.”--Washington Post"What kids need from grown-ups (but aren't ... Read more

    S$ 11.87 SGD

  • How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead

    Your Words in Print and Your Name in Lights

    by Ariel Gore ...
    This may come as a shock, but brilliant writing and clever wordplay do not a published author make. True, you’ll actually have to write if you want to be a writer, but ultimately literary success is about much more than putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys). Before you snap your pencil in half with frustration, please consider the advice writer, teacher, and self-made lit star Ariel Gore ... Read more

    S$ 13.94 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

  • SUPER REAL JAPANESE

    by Valiant Japanese Language School ...
    Series Book 1 - SUPER REAL JAPANESE
    You can learn Super Real Japanese.This book introduces the Japanese language used in casual and real-life situations amongst friends.For example, young Japanese people would use words such as the following when they encounter a funny situation.e.g. ウケる。UkeruThis is a very commonly used expression. However, many people reading this may be seeing it or hearing it for the first time.Just like this, ... Read more

    S$ 21.94 SGD