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Discover science’s future from Singapore's perspective.
If you're intrigued by where scientific innovation can take us, this is the book for you. "Science Chronicles 2018" offers a unique glimpse at the forefront of science and technology from Singapore's viewpoint. This collection can spark inspiration for anyone interested in the upcoming trends in science and their potential impact on our world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Science Chronicles 2018
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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ISBN: 9789814807791
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Format: Soft cover
Publisher: SINGAPORE
Publication Date: 2019
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Discover science’s future from Singapore's perspective.
If you're intrigued by where scientific innovation can take us, this is the book for you. "Science Chronicles 2018" offers a unique glimpse at the forefront of science and technology from Singapore's viewpoint. This collection can spark inspiration for anyone interested in the upcoming trends in science and their potential impact on our world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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