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  • 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

  • Psycho-Cybernetics (Updated and Expanded)

    by Maxwell Maltz ...
    Series series Psycho-cybernetics
    The landmark self-help bestseller that has inspired and enhanced the lives of more than 30 million readers.In this updated edition, with a new introduction and editorial commentary by Matt Furey, president of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, the original 1960 text has been annotated and amplified to make Maxwell Maltz's message even more relevant for the contemporary reader.Maltz was the first ... Read more

    S$ 15.69 SGD

  • On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition

    An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

    by William Zinsser ...
    "On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." —New York TimesA beloved classic and the definitive volume on the art of writing nonfictionOn Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the w ... Read more

    S$ 17.87 SGD

  • Writing That Works, 3rd Edition

    How to Communicate Effectively in Business

    by Kenneth Roman, Joel Raphaelson ...
    The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry level to the executive suite, Writing That Works, 3rd Edition includes advice on all aspects of professional writing and business communication—including business memos, letters, reports, speeches and resumes, and e-mail—and offers insights into political ... Read more

    S$ 16.88 SGD

  • Malay Short Stories for Beginners (A1)

    Learn Malay Naturally with Bilingual Stories, English Translation, Everyday Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension Exercises, and Conversations

    by TaleNest ...
    Learn Malay for beginners with 100 bilingual A1 short stories - Malay on top, English translation below. Perfect for absolute beginners who want practical everyday phrases, self-study, and A1 reading practice (not textbook drills).A complete beginner path across 10 real-life themes. Themes include About Me & My World, Work, Food & Cafés, Daily Life, Health & Getting Around, Hobbies at Home, Fun & ... Read more

    S$ 6.95 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 AhernTHE NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLER A special 20th anniversary edition of the inspirational memoir that has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on life, loss and grief - ... Read more

    S$ 16.67 SGD

  • French Short Stories for Beginners

    20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn French & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!

    by Lingo Mastery ...
    Series Book 1 - Easy French Stories
    Do you know what the hardest thing for a French learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we've written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it's not entertaining, useful or ... Read more

    S$ 6.38 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Release Your Pain: 2nd Edition - EBOOK: Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

    Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

    by Dr. Brian James Abelson DC., Kamali Thara Abelson BSc. ...
    Series Book 1 - Release Your Body
    Imagine finding a way to spend less time suffering from pain, and more time doing the things you love. Take control of your pain! This long awaited, completely reworked, second edition provides new content for each condition, with over 80 additional pages of information, the addition of new and easier to understand illustrations, updated descriptions about each of the soft-tissue conditions, a ... Read more

    S$ 20.05 SGD

  • Eat Right 4 Your Type Personalized Cookbook Type B

    150+ Healthy Recipes For Your Blood Type Diet

    by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo, Kristin O'Connor ...
    Series series Eat Right 4 Your Type
    MORE THAN 150 RECIPES CRAFTED FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE B DIETBased on his revolutionary and highly effective Blood Type Diet ®, Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo with personal wellness chef Kristin O’Connor has written a set of practical, personalized cookbooks, so you can eat right for your type every day!Packed with recipes specifically designed for your Blood Type B diet, the Personalized Cookbook features a ... Read more

    S$ 18.85 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

  • Penguin Readers Level 4: No Rules Rules (ELT Graded Reader)

    Abridged Edition

    by Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer ...
    Series Book 4 - Penguin Readers
    Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT include access to the audio edition and digital book. Written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, ... Read more

    S$ 12.42 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

  • 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

  • Penguin Readers Level 4: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (ELT Graded Reader)

    Abridged Edition

    by Arthur Conan Doyle ...
    Series Book 4 - Penguin Readers
    Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling ... Read more

    S$ 12.42 SGD

  • 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$ 189.98 SGD

  • Pooh and the Psychologists

    Explore psychological theories and practices with Winnie-the-Pooh

    by John Tyerman Williams, A.A. Milne ...
    Illustrated by E.H Shepard ...
    Series series Winnie-the-Pooh
    Is Pooh, the 'Bear of Very Little Brain’, actually a talented psychologist?The author explores psychological ideas as he determines whether Pooh is himself a skilled psychologist, who 'works cure for his friends’ problems.'Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026!New 2026 reissue edition of Pooh and the Psychologists by John Tyerman Williams, with a brand new cover design!Featuring or... ... Read more

    S$ 12.20 SGD

  • Contract Law

    A Straightforward Guide

    by Ronald Skinner ...
    Contract law is a very complex area, one that affects us all, in one way or another. Quite often we find ourselves in need of clear advice, which isn't available. However, this latest edition of A Straightforward Guide to Contract Law provides clear and comprehensive answers to all aspects of contract law and the formation of contracts. The book is concise and clear and updates the law to 2014 ... Read more

    S$ 9.25 SGD

  • Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School: 48 Character-Building Lessons to Foster Respect and Prevent Bullying

    by Naomi Drew ...
    Practical, research-based lessons for middle school educators to teach students pro-social attitudes and behaviors to prevent bullying.Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School focuses on positive and pro-social attitudes and behaviors that build a respectful and compassionate school environment, while also addressing the tough issues of prejudice, anger, exclusion, and bullying. Through role ... Read more

    S$ 38.03 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Language Ungoverned

    Indonesia's Chinese Print Entrepreneurs, 1911–1949

    by Tom G. Hoogervorst ...
    By exploring a rich array of Malay texts from novels and newspapers to poems and plays, Tom G. Hoogervorst's Language Ungoverned examines how the Malay of the Chinese-Indonesian community defied linguistic and political governance under Dutch colonial rule, offering a fresh perspective on the subversive role of language in colonial power relations.As a liminal colonial population, the ethnic ... Read more

    S$ 32.14 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 Ethical Line

    10 Leadership Strategies for Effective Decision Making

    by Toni Osborn Faddis ...
    Be the leader your school community needsThe responsibilities of school leaders are increasingly complex. In this book, you will find a problem-solving model to help you think through morally complex situations. These steps will enable you to arrive at innovative solutions that are ethical, logical, culturally sensitive, and in the best interests of students.Packed with real-life vignettes, mental ... Read more

    S$ 44.79 SGD

  • Writing Skills for Public Relations

    Style and Technique for Mainstream and Social Media

    by John Foster ...
    Series series PR In Practice
    Writing Skills for Public Relations is filled with helpful pointers and useful examples for public relations practitioners at all levels who need to make the best use of written communication. Covering both style and presentation, it addresses the dos and don'ts of English grammar, including jargon and clichés, as well as important legal considerations. Along with guidance on editing, policing ... Read more

    S$ 55.58 SGD

  • Nemesis

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 1 - The Protector
    Mickey Bale, a Met close protection officer, wants revenge on the mafia family who killed his sister. First in The Protector, a gripping British thriller series from Anthony Riches.'Nemesis is a full-throttle adventure' ANDY McNAB'Fast-moving... The Bill meets Jack Reacher' THE TIMES Thriller of the MonthThey killed his sister. Now he'll kill them all.Mickey Bale is an elite close protection ... Read more

    S$ 8.82 SGD

  • Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition

    A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication

    by Ann Whitford Paul ...
    Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers!Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator ... Read more

    S$ 13.40 SGD