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Institute of Southeast Asian Studies The Shan of Burma: Memoirs of a Shan Exile
In this highly personal account, the author, Chao Tzang Yawnghwe, a son of the first President of the Union of Burma, tells of his youth and involvement in the Shan resistance movement. He gives his version of Shan history and explains the complexity of Shan politics covering the issues of autonomy, Shan-Burmese relations, opium, and other contraband trade. He discusses the personalities involved in the war that is now more than twenty years old. The final part of this book is a compendium of who's who in Shan history and politics.
£35.96
Nova Science Publishers Inc The Book of Flavonoids
£183.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd I Ching
The oldest oracle in the world was created over 4,500 years ago by Fu Xi, the mythical First Emperor of China. The I Ching, or Book of Changes, has been used ever since as a venerated source of philosophical wisdom. Consult it with respect and you will receive advice on how to act now—and in the future. Now Chao-Hsiu Chen’s 64 exquisite paintings make it easier to understand than ever before, and the I Ching’s wisdom is accessible to everyone, anywhere, and at any time. Includes three metallic coins.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching
The eternal fascination of this classic work of religious literature—first published over 2,000 years ago—lies in its profound wisdom, and the light it casts on the spiritual and moral pathway we must all walk. Translated from the original Chinese text, which ensures Lao Tzu’s message remains pure, Chao-Hsiu Chen’s new and accurate interpretation draws on the original Chinese text. Each of the eighty-one chapter heading symbols is beautifully illustrated with Chao’s own distinctive brushwork style art and calligraphy. Read the chapters in sequence, or select one at random each day, for inspiration and guidance to illuminate your way.
£18.99
Pomegranate Chao Shaoan
After the fall of China's last imperial dynasty, Chao Shao-an sought to revitalize Chinese art and refresh the artistic connections with nature. Drawing inspiration from the West, he became a leader in his homeland's Modernist art movement while continuing to honor his ancient Chinese heritage. With fluid brushwork, vibrant colors, inventive compositions, and loose, expressive style, Chao Shao-an creates exquisite flower, bird, animal, and insect paintings that are grounded in the symbolism of his culture. Twelve of these masterful paintings are featured in this calendar for your enjoyment all year round.
£10.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Discover Maths 1: 8 Engaging Stories On Rote Counting 1-10, Direction, Comparison, Patterns, Sorting, Months Of The Year, Ordinal Numbers & Number Bonds
Discover Maths 1: 8 Engaging Stories on Rote Counting 1-10, Direction, Comparison, Patterns, Sorting, Months of the Year, Ordinal Numbers & Number Bonds covers eight key mathematical concepts over eight titles. With fun stories, children can enjoy and advance their numeracy at the same time!Activity sheets and discussion pointers are included in each title to further reinforce your child's learning of mathematical concepts! Additional worksheets can also be found online. Includes these 8 titles:
£35.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Discover Maths 2: 8 Engaging Stories On Basic Shapes, 3d Shapes, Comparing Quantity And Size, Rational Counting Up To 10, Time, Length, Mass & Volume
Discover Maths 2: 8 Engaging Stories on Basic Shapes, 3D Shapes, Comparing Quantity and Size, Rational Counting up to 10, Time, Length, Mass & Volume covers eight key mathematical concepts over eight titles. With fun stories, children can enjoy and advance their numeracy at the same time!Activity sheets and discussion pointers are included in each title to further reinforce your child's learning of mathematical concepts! Additional worksheets can also be found online.Includes these 8 titles:
£40.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Discover Maths 3: 8 Engaging Stories On Numbers 0 To 100, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Money, Odd And Even Numbers & Fractions
Discover Maths 3: 8 Engaging Stories on Numbers 0 to 100, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Money, Odd and Even Numbers & Fractions covers eight key mathematical concepts over eight titles. With fun stories, children can enjoy and advance their numeracy at the same time!Activity sheets and discussion pointers are included in each title to further reinforce your child's learning of mathematical concepts! Additional worksheets can also be found online.Includes these 8 titles:
£45.00
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Green Solvents, Volume 5: Reactions in Water
The shift towards being as environmentally-friendly as possible has resulted in the need for this important volume on the topic of reactions in water. Edited by one of the leaders in the field, Professor C.-J. Li, this is an essential resource for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the world of green chemistry, as well as for chemists, environmental agencies and chemical engineers.
£170.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Sing A Song Of Hawker Food: Humpty Dumpty & Friends Have A Singapore Hawker Feast
The worlds of nursery rhymes and Singapore hawker food collide in this book. Dive into fractured nursery rhymes with a local twist, featuring Singapore hawker food.Imagine Humpty Dumpty enjoying kaya toast, Jack and Jill grilling satay on a hill and the three blind mice eating chicken rice at the hawker centre. Wouldn't that be a funny sight?Cheeky illustrations highlight aspects of Singapore hawker culture that children will have fun identifying. Young readers (and not so young ones) can sing or read these hawker food rhymes and follow the familiar rhythms, while naming the well-loved hawker fare that appear in the rhymes.
£8.42
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Looking For Likes: A Story About Social Media Pitfalls
'Join Friendspace!' Taylor has signed up for his first social media account! Follow Taylor and his family, as he navigates being a new user of social media. Will he be able to use it wisely?The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their children cope with their emotions and struggles.In this series:
£11.77
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd I'm A Maths Star! (Set 2)
The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£45.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd I'm A Maths Star! (Set 2)
The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£20.32
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Girl And The Difficult Challenge, The
A girl is challenged by her father to solve an intriguing Maths problem, in exchange for going out to get ice cream. Can she devise a way to find the answer quickly? Read on to find out the girl's ingenious solution!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£20.32
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Boy And The Forgotten Password, The
A boy steps in to help his grandmother who has forgotten the password to unlock her tablet. With just a few clues, and a lot of determination, will he be able to help her in time?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£11.86
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Boy And The Coin Challenge, The
When a boy longs for enough money to buy a comic book, his grandfather sets him a mystifying challenge: figure out which of two piles of coins has more money in it. Does this sound impossible to solve? It isn't! And the boy is determined not to give up!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£20.32
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Boy And The Coin Challenge, The
When a boy longs for enough money to buy a comic book, his grandfather sets him a mystifying challenge: figure out which of two piles of coins has more money in it. Does this sound impossible to solve? It isn't! And the boy is determined not to give up!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£11.86
Quarto Publishing PLC Hear Our Voices: A Powerful Retelling of the British Empire through 20 True Stories
This compelling and important history of the British Empire, told from the perspective of 20 people who lived through it, tells the story of one of the largest and most powerful empires in human history. At one time, the British Empire ruled over almost a quarter of the world’s population. Men, women and children from all walks of life and from across the globe were affected in big and small ways, from the clothes they wore, the food they ate and the languages they spoke to the work they did and the rights they held. This legacy and impact is still evident all over the world today. This book shines a light on the human aspects of the ‘Empire where the sun never sets’, introducing readers to a host of figures, both powerful and modest, who lived through, challenged, and influenced the course of the British Empire. But how did this empire come to be? And what happened to the people whose lands were colonised? The people whose lives were touched? This book tells their stories and reclaims this chapter in history by giving voice to 20 real figures whose perspectives have often been ignored, overlooked or sidelined. Their stories are told in a first-person narrative style, allowing readers to see through the eyes of these inspiring history-keepers. From leaders and activists to poets and freedom fighters, the book features a range of figures from across five continents, shining a light on the human aspect of the British Empire. Meet Queen Nanny, the escaped slave who led a fight for freedom against the British in Jamaica. Hear the story of Rani of Jhansi, a key figure in the Indian resistance movement against British colonial rule. Learn about Tejonihokarawa, the Mohawk leader who travelled to London on a diplomatic mission. These engaging true stories of resistance, community, struggle and hope will spark conversations, foster a broader, decolonized understanding of the reaches and impacts of colonialism and ultimately leave readers inspired. After all, understanding our past and its echoes in our lives today is a step towards a better future.
£13.49
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Girl And The Difficult Challenge, The
A girl is challenged by her father to solve an intriguing Maths problem, in exchange for going out to get ice cream. Can she devise a way to find the answer quickly? Read on to find out the girl's ingenious solution!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£11.86
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Boy And The Forgotten Password, The
A boy steps in to help his grandmother who has forgotten the password to unlock her tablet. With just a few clues, and a lot of determination, will he be able to help her in time?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
£20.32
Springer Verlag, Singapore Model Predictive Control for AC Motors: Robustness and Accuracy Improvement Techniques
This book introduces how to improve the accuracy and robustness of model predictive control. Firstly, the disturbance observation- and compensation-based method is developed. Secondly, direct parameter identification methods are developed. Thirdly, the seldom-focused-on issues such as sampling and delay problems are solved in this book. Overall, this book solves the problems in a systematic and innovative way. Chapter 2 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com
£34.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Looking For Likes: A Story About Social Media Pitfalls
'Join Friendspace!' Taylor has signed up for his first social media account! Follow Taylor and his family, as he navigates being a new user of social media. Will he be able to use it wisely?The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their children cope with their emotions and struggles.In this series:
£8.47
Oro Editions Matter Aggregation: A Design Studio at UVA
Within the human-machine collaborations cultivated in the digital age, crafts and materials are playing an increasingly important role in forming various ways of matter aggregation for architecture. Based on the pedagogical exploration of the design studio—Matter Aggregation at UVA, the book seeks new values of wood craft for contemporary architectural design, by introducing digital design and robotic fabrication techniques into the design process for timber building. The book integrates explorations of traditional crafts with digital fabrication technique, establishing a digital crafting as a new field for contemporary practice. The book explores the computational mechanisms and diagrammatic grammar within these craft-based aggregation systems, paying close attention to geometrical configurations, material effects and fabrication details and take advantage of these qualities to produce a unique spatiality.
£17.95