Books from Singapore Publishers

Imagine a narrative that opens your eyes to the strength of the human spirit, even when vision is lost. "A Place For Us" not only takes you through Cassandra Chiu's personal journey but also extends an empathetic hand to understand the nuances of living with visual impairment. Cassandra's experiences and her role as a social advocate challenge societal perspectives on disability, offering a potent mix of inspiration and advocacy.

Every crime scene has clues if you know where to look, and with the correct techniques, you might just uncover the truth of what happened. Moments like this are perfect for forensics to come in and save the day!In this book, experts will guide you to explore how everyday objects can provide vital clues to investigate questions. You will learn to debunk myths commonly depicted on television, immerse in Singapore stories that make headlines in newspapers and challenge yourself with fun activities.Go behind the scenes and see how forensic scientists work to solve crimes. You will realise that the science learnt in school is a useful foundation to unravelling mysteries. So let's look at prints, knots, fibres, soil, blood, and analyse them to gather clues and find out who the culprit is. Along the way, you will also learn the methods to figure out how pure is a gold bar or how dangerous is an unknown white powder.Read on to discover the intriguing world of forensic science, and how you can answer the "who", "what", "where", "when" and "how" of crimes. Remember ― every contact leaves a trace!

Becoming a first-time manager is one of the most challenging experiences in a person's career. It is both a time of great excitement as well as uncertainty and insecurity. The good news is that you have been promoted. The bad news is that you will probably be left to sink or swim.First-time managers who succeed are able to make profound adjustments and adapt themselves quickly. They develop new competencies and become value creators to their companies. But those who aren't able to make the critical shifts will struggle. With Asia rising, more Asian managers are reaching the upper rungs of management. There are also more younger Western managers who will be working alongside them. These self-confident Asian managers and their curious and enlightened Western counterparts know that it's no longer tenable to apply Western management practices without adaptation. There are three key benefits from this (1) Setting in place Five Foundation Stones that will ensure your success as a manager now and in the future. (2) Acquiring a Versatile Managerial Toolkit that blends the best from the East and West so that you can lead more effectively in the 21st century. (3) Enhancing your influence through the Power of Engagement