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Sharks are nature's most revered and feared killing machines. But if you study the behaviour of sharks, you will learn they are also highly strategic and efficient in the way they survive and thrive in nature's competitive environment. Inspired by the shark's evolved (over 420 million years) instincts and strategic moves, this book provides businesses with 10 ways on how to attack the market leaders, and take market share, in your sector."Move or Die", "Strike Unpredictably", "Timing is the Key", "Spread Panic" - these are some of the key ways to make shark food out of market leaders. Building on the success of the first edition of Sharkonomics (2012), this expanded and updated edition provides an inspiring perspective on competing in business and how companies of any size can create a presence for themselves in their market. "Stefan not only uses the 'shark' metaphor but has actually swam in shark waters to absorb the drama of life and death. He describes the attack stratagems of a shark but respects the intended victims enough to show how they can defend themselves. A stimulating read!" -- Philip Kotler, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

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Tales of horror have long been an integral part of Singapore’s storytelling culture, and they continue to dominate the imagination in the 21st century. But even as the horror folklore of yesteryear—along with its creatures, the pontianak and the jiangshi—recedes from collective memory, new fears have risen to take its place. Horror strikes deepest when it hits close to home. This collection aims to uncover the secret fears that lurk within the Singapore psyche, the unspoken fears often obscured by the lights and hubbub of modern city living. Whether it is the unknown skulking out there in the shadows or the existential angst that no amount of modernity can help shake off, we remain very much captive to the dark creatures that unceasingly stalk our minds. The 13 stories in this collection explores our discomfiture, our unease about the things we cannot see, understand or hope to easily overcome. Sometimes they are the things that threaten our humanity; yet at other times nothing appears to be of a greater threat to humankind than our very own humanity

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Catherine Lim's free-wheeling imagination cheerfully dispenses with all constraints to tell stories of that other world. Written with an exaggerated sense of earnestness and caution, the eighteen tales in this collection elicit in the reader the very goosebumps of terror she had herself experienced as a child listening to such tales. As an adult, these goosebumps persist for her. However, they no longer arise from fear, but from a sense of awe and mystery that she feels when she considers this large existential question: Despite our extensive scientific knowledge today, what do we know of the supernatural? What can we know of the supernatural? Catherine's deep and abiding sense of mystery is reflected in the pronouncement by one of her characters in the last story in this collection: "I don't know, I don't know. I wish I did."

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Good food brings people together and nobody knows that better than Dean Brettschneider and his teams at Baker & Cook and Brettschneider's Baking & Cooking School. Dean's irresistible range of pastries, cakes and meals -- served up at his bakeries and taught at his cooking school -- draw people together, and he shares many of these favourite recipes in this book. With nutrient-packed breakfasts, tasty light bites, hearty one-pot wonders and the best flavours from East and West, this collection of more than 70 tried-and-tested recipes is a must-have for anyone who enjoys cooking and eating good food. Carefully written with clear and detailed steps, the recipes will guide home cooks to recreate these dishes to share with family and friends.

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Beyond the Fields is a gripping tale of resilience and reclaiming honor in which the rape of a fifteen-year-old girl living in a remote village of Pakistan drives her twin sister on a dangerous quest for justice. Set in the early 1980s against the backdrop of martial law and social turmoil, Beyond the Fields, brings up close the fears and hopes of women in Pakistan. It is a riveting and timely look at profound inequality, traditions that disempower women in our world, and survival as a dance to the beat of a different future. Born to a poor, landless farmer in the month of the monsoon rains, twins Zara and Tara grow up amongst the fields of wheat and cotton in a remote village in Pakistan. During an afternoon spree of games, Tara is kidnapped from the fields and raped. All seems to be resolved after her parents accept an unexpected marriage proposal for their “dishonored” daughter. But the nightmare resurfaces when a newspaper clipping emerges, calling the union into question. Determined to rescue her twin, Zara embarks on a harrowing quest for justice, battling keepers of a culture that upholds propriety above all else and braving the unknown dangers of an urban centre.

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Marriage at twenty to an older man takes Amy Redmore from the cool green fields of Somerset to Japan, where Reggie is to take up the post of Secretary for the Yokohama United Club. Already she has learned some disturbing things about her new husband. He has a mistress by the name of Annie Luke, and a child from that liaison. Secondly he is an arsenic addict and habitually takes massive doses – more than enough to kill a normal man. But the real trouble begins with their new life on the Bluff, where the British all live in segregated splendour. Reggie is out all day with his work at the Club and at night he is lost to Yokohama’s social whirl and the temptations of the town’s notorious pleasure quarter. Amy, with her freshly awakened sense of independence finds new friends, and, more significantly, enemies – people who when the time comes will brand her publicly as an adulteress and a murderess.

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A history of a city-state can cover its political leaders or military past. Historian Eisen Teo is fascinated by something else: its land transport networks, and urban and traffic patterns. He dubs it the History of Movement: an intimate history driven by human nature, the age-old need to move from Point A to Point B for the everyday conduct of life. As the world urbanizes, the history of movement will only grow in relevance. Jalan Singapura sheds new light on Singapore history through 700 years of movement. From horse carriages to subway trains, dirt tracks to million-dollar expressways, ancient attap villages to glass-and-steel waterfronts, the movement of a people has shaped Singapore’s present – and illuminates its future. This book gives readers a new perspective on Singapore history through topics very close to the hearts and experiences of everyone living in the country, namely land transport, urban living and traffic. It will also draw lessons from history to provide bold solutions for present-day urban and land transport problems in Singapore.

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Well-loved home-baked cakes are dependably scrumptious and made with little fuss. AllanBakes Really Good No-Nonsense Cakes serves up a collection of seriously delicious cakes that can be baked effortlessly at home. Indulge in luscious treats such as molten lava cake, berries and cream shortcake, and the rich coffee cream cheese pound cake, or try the unusual black pepper cake. Allan’s no-frills approach keeps his recipes easy to understand. A guide on using baking tools ensures that baking these treats will be fun and fuss-free. Be it a special occasion or a quiet afternoon treat, there is always room for a slice or two of Allan’s honestly good creations.

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CultureShock! Shanghai is the complete guide for those who are trying to get a handle on China's glittering crown jewel that is both charmingly ancient yet stunningly ultra-modern. Can you tell your xiaolongbao from your xiaolongxia? What is this nebulous concept called guan xi? Is being called a laowai a pejorative? Boasting some of the world's tallest buildings, largest businesses, longest bridges, fastest trains and elevators, and finest restaurants, Shanghai is a megacity and world-class financial centre that may well be the world's first cashless society, but it also has cosy streets filled with napping bicyclists, dancers in full costume and seniors with bird cages. With impressive light shows, backlit freeways and luminous skylines, Shanghai is truly a city of light. Get the most out of your stay with this guide to the Asian metropolis par excellence.

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With society’s rising affluence, children and families stand to inherit properties and many thousands and millions of dollars when parents and relatives pass away. The importance of setting out clear instructions about the distribution of your assets or wealth while you are still alive cannot be overstated. This process of estate planning involves making a will and perhaps setting up a trust, depending on your personal circumstances. The rise of the modern family and what such a family is likely to own, add to the diversity of planning required. In addition to the traditional two-parent family, we have families with single parents, partners of different races, nationalities and faiths, and same-sex partners. The modern family is likely to own foreign assets, a business, pets and digital assets, and likely to consider charitable giving in their estate planning. In this book, estate planner Keon Chee takes you through the various aspects of estate planning, including the writing of a will, the setting up of a trust, planning your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and setting out other important final wishes. The author has invited several highly experienced practitioners to share their specialist knowledge throughout the book enhancing the breadth of coverage.

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About the SeriesBig Life Lessons for Little KidsCAN, CAN'T, COULD, COULDN'T, DID, DIDN'T, WAS, WASN'T, WILL and WON'T - known collectively as the CAN DOs - are all friends and they each have something to teach your child. From sharing and perseverance to doing homework and being a good sport, the CAN DOs help you as a parent lay the foundations for a well-rounded, confident and outgoing child. About the BookDID did all his homework and gets to play. DIDN'T didn't do his homework and is made to stay indoors. DID shows DIDN'T how to set his priorities right and together they finish their homework, then go out to play.

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Baker & Cook started out as a single bakery food store in a quiet suburban neighbourhood in Singapore. In a short span of five years, Baker & Cook is now a household name with 10 outlets in Singapore, including two sourdough pizzerias and a cooking school, and three outlets in the Philippines, with more to open in other locations around the world. In this book, Dean Brettschneider, founder and co-owner of Baker & Cook, Plank Sourdough Pizza and Brettschneider’s Baking & Cooking School, shares the success story behind Baker & Cook in full and candid detail. He also provides expert advice on bread- and pastry-making techniques, and tops it off with more than 60 recipes for breads, cakes and other bakery-related foods, including the bestsellers at Baker & Cook and Plank. Whether you’re a fan of Baker & Cook, someone looking to understand how the business works or an avid baker, this book promises something for everyone.

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Women make 80 percent of all purchasing decisions and are therefore undoubtedly the largest and most important consumer group, yet women have been poorly understood and badly served by marketing that has operated as if all customers are inherently the same. A deep understanding of the differences between men and women leads to more relevant, meaningful ideas that will contribute significantly to a brand's success. Derived from the latest research on gender, readers will learn that women judge and purchase goods and services by four main codes: altruism, aesthetic, ordering, and affinity. This essentially new approach provides the tools, clear constructs, and case studies to help companies take full advantage of the opportunities offered by gender-based marketing.

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Play is the key to learning. The Read + Play series of books harnesses the power of literature through the innovation of play.

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Play is the key to learning. The Read + Play series of books harnesses the power of literature through the innovation of play.

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Play is the key to learning. The Read + Play series of books harnesses the power of literature through the innovation of play.

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COVID-19 seizes the world in 2020. From the likes of the plague, the Spanish Flu and SARS, invisible enemies have changed our lives, bringing death and widespread fear. Yet, knowledge and the scientific quest for answers - along with a dogged sense of resilience - are our best weapons in the epic battle against pandemics. Who is Patient Zero and what are super spreaders? When did the Theory of Germs begin? Why did scientists risk their own lives? How did history prevail against pesky pandemics? Former TV journalist Hwee Goh and historian/artist David Liew collaborate on a well-researched, fun book on key milestones of the pandemics that have shaped our world. The Change Makers series of books will build in children a strong sense of inquiry - to arm them with knowledge in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) to tackle this brave new world of unknowns.

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Crime Scene Asia: when forensic evidence becomes the silent witness is a casebook of fascinating true stories from Singapore, Malaysia, HK, The Philippines and Indonesia. Its opening case begins when the body of a woman is found in a Singapore nature park. Nobody has reported her missing. Nobody knows who she is. The only clue to her identity is a set of tiny numbers etched into a series of implants in her teeth. Police door-knock the dentists of Singapore until they find the one who treated her. Then, following a trail of numbers called from her phone, they unmask her killer. In another case, set 300 kms away, in Kuala Lumpur, a married man is arrested for the murder of his mistress. Police are adamant that he is her killer. But the man's lawyer can point to forensic evidence that tells a different story altogether. Meanwhile one of the book's Hong Kong cases tells the story of a humble truck driver facing jail for his apparent involvement in a bombing plot allegedly masterminded by two of the former British colony's most notorious gangsters. Then the evidence of a forensic scientist sets him free.

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A Playful Day for Meow Meow is the third and final title in the series of children's picture books inspired by the author's cat. Meow Meow wakes up to what she thinks is a typical morning -- but no one seems to be at home. Why have Daddy, Mummy and Baby left her alone? But the curious cat soon finds a message, a clue, in Baby's room. And so, she sets into motion a domino chain that sends her scurrying all over the house. What is the surprise awaiting her at the end of her chase? Narrated in simple rhymes and illustrated in bright, cheerful colours, A Playful Day for Meow Meow is a fun read for the family. Through the entertaining story of Meow Meow at play, the child reader will learn prepositional words, such as "under" and "in front of” and be able to use them in context.

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A collection of 10 full-colour activity books that will make English language learning fun as children acquire grammar systematically through stories. The Wonderful World of Words (WOW) teaches children about the different word classes as the first step to building a good foundation in grammar. Each of these word classes in the WOW Kingdom is represented by a royal character so children learn how the different classes of words are used and how they interact with other words. Linked to the story set in the WOW kingdom is another story about the animals in the forest of WOW, to reinforce the concepts covered in each volume. Volume 6 - The Prince Gets into Trouble Focus: How pronouns are used in the place of nouns. The pronouns to use with male, female, one (singular) or many (plural) person(s). Word endings for verbs.

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The Evolved Ones Trilogy In a world where humans are evolving, people are more curious than afraid. They look for answers from a handful of scientists who try to uncover why some develop abilities yet the vast majority do not. For most humans, it's an exciting time, but for Evolved Ones - EOs - it's a game of hide and seek that ends with far too many of their kind disappearing, permanently. Synopsis Home. In tropical Southeast Asia, Rox has finally reunited with her family. No more dumpster diving, shelter hand-me-downs, and rules about living on the run. This is her chance to start over and to finally figure out who she's meant to be. But even the orderly streets of Singapore can't keep Rox safe. The scientist who experimented on her ten months ago discovers her new location and threatens to tear apart all she has fought and died for. With her loved ones under attack, the fragile relationships she has worked so hard on repairing fracture. She's tempted to disappear, but she's tired of running. Rox is finally ready to fight back, and she is willing to sacrifice everything to do so.

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In March Saturn is coming into the House of the Sun. Saturn is strong and will bring trouble. […] Wear a sapphire, then nothing can harm you, Bhai Sahib, the priest, warns Mrs Hathiramani, reading her horoscope in his temple on the second floor of Sadhbela, a Bombay apartment block. Forty years before, at the time of Partition, the residents of Sadhbela were Hindu refugees from the rival towns of Rohri and Sukkur. In Sadhbela now these Sindhi exiles live as one family, fortunes drastically changed. Before blown out of the House of the Sun in a monsoon squall, the planet has influenced some lives irreversibly. Sham Pumnani, the embezzler, finds a new, unexpected future. His sister, Lakshmi, experiences the worst cruelties of womanhood in a traditional society. Rani Murjani learns to stand up for herself and reach out to a new age. Through it all Mr Hathiramani writes furiously against time, to complete a translation of Shah Abdul Latif, immortal poet of medieval Sind, so that in Sadhbela a proud past and a dying identity will not be entirely forgotten.

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What is the impact of COVID-19 on world economies? If the cost of providing universal health care is lower than the cost of building a political movement to prevent it, would politicians still view it as socialism? In a world where algorithms and robots take the jobs of immigrants and citizens alike, are border controls an effective response? If unemployment skyrockets due to automation, would conservative governments rather battle long-term social unrest, or could they agree on something like universal basic income? When renewable energy sources are a fraction of the cost of coal generated electricity, should lobbyists be able to prevent changes to energy infrastructure? When the crowd's mood is measured in influence and exabytes, will real-time democracy render elections a thing of the past? International Bestselling authors Brett King and Dr. Richard Petty explore the seismic social changes that will be thrust on the world over the coming decades. The Rise of Technosocialism seeks to answer how our children will live with AI and climate disruption, the impact of COVID-19 in our lives along with which economies will likely emerge victorious in an always-on, smart world.

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The Colouring Singapore Postcards are adapted from William Sim’s popular Colouring the Lion City book. Now travellers can have a handy souvenir of their visit to Singapore. Each book of 20 postcards features tourist attractions such as the Singapore Zoo, Raffles Hotel as well as other aspects of the country that are popular interest with visitors. Each postcard includes a short write up on the back giving details of what is featured. What’s more, visitors can colour and personalise the postcards before mailing them to friends and relatives.

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When a mighty lion finds himself in trouble, the last creature he would expect to be his saviour is a little brown mouse.

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Play is the key to learning. The Read + Play series of books harnesses the power of literature through the innovation of play.

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This interactive and immersive picture and sound book is perfect for teaching first words. Improve your child’s vocabulary in a fun way with the sound module and dazzling sound effects. Beautifully illustrated, your child will be immersed in an interactive learning environment by pressing buttons to listen and learn English, Indonesian and Chinese words! This book contains more than 400 words covering 9 subjects including zoo animals, farm animals, insects, underwater world, vegetables, fruits, vehicles, things at home and colors and shapes. It is one of the best options for your child’s language development!

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Having just moved house, Leyla is worried about not being able to find new friends. At the playground, she meets a girl who has just lost her skipping rope. Leyla offers to make her a new one out of rubber bands, but the rubber bands soon run out. What can she do next? Join Leyla in her search as she discovers the beauty of kindness and the secret to making new friends.

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Western business leaders make two key assumptions about China: that China is always copying the West, and that the West is the seat of innovation. The truth is surprising: China is both copying and innovating, and while Western businesses are busy looking for the next new thing, China is rapidly iterating on what’s already been done and pushing ahead. While businesses in the West are getting disrupted and left behind, the savvy leaders among them can learn, innovate, and excel – by copying China’s playbook! Chinafy distils the key lessons from China to unlock business potential anywhere in the world. These lessons serve as catalysts for how to “Chinafy” innovation for growth. Taking a deep dive into the workings of China’s most successful brands – from Haier to ByteDance – author Joanna Hutchins reveals what it takes to get ahead in the world of business and innovation.

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Hey, what would you do if you stumbled upon something totally bizarre? And deep inside, you know that you’re supposed to leave it alone. But the curiosity is killing you! Should you just walk away? BUT what’s the worst that could happen?! Right…? As he explores space, Captain Fingerman accidentally awakens the Piwuas. This triggers a series of events that leads to total CHAOS in Banopolis. So who are the Piwuas and where do they come from? And why do they cause so much TROUBLE? To make matters WORSE, old enemies return with a VENGEANCE! Yikes! What will our hero do now? Join Captain Fingerman in this exciting new adventure as he attempts to reclaim his standing and restore peace to Banopolis!

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Manju dreams up an amazing one-of-a-kind masala thosai but Neil calls it a disastrous monstrosity! To prove him wrong, Manju races across the neighbourhood to put her creation together. Will she succeed? Join Manju and her friends in this tale of multicultural teamwork and friendship, as they discover how despite cultural differences, our favourite foods are in fact very similar.

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Thirty years from now, the bulk of humanity lives in hyper-connected, automated urban centers around the world. But Michael Quinn and the small rustic community in the Driftless Reservation in the US are living lives apart. Michael was delivered to this off-grid reservation as an infant by a mysterious foreigner known only as Dr Lim. Michael is gnawed by the mystery of his parents’ untimely deaths, and he is compelled to flee when his presence is detected by nefarious governmental actors. Michael’s search for answers takes him to Chicago and then Singapore, where he unearths secrets about his father, Simon Quinn. Simon had, decades earlier, been the subject of ethically dubious brain imaging experiments carried out in Shenzhen, China. The knowledge gained from these experiments would ultimately fall into the hands of a powerful Singapore-based corporation, becoming the foundation of a ubiquitous artificial intelligence infiltrating every corner of the virtual world. As Michael engages the intelligent network, he finds it has now become host to a familiar consciousness.

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