A middle-aged executive, Edwin, loses his job and sets up a coffee shop chain with venture capital funds. His childhood nemesis launches a hostile take-over. Edwin travels to Thailand and India and taps funds from murky sources. Meanwhile, his right hand man is ensnared by rape charges. Edwin’s friend, a private eye, introduces him to the underworld boss and the influence exerted by this shady figure.
The novel alludes to money laundering in Singapore and the part played by sovereign funds. The author draws on his experiences and portrays the practices, cultural norms and negotiating styles of Thai, Indian and Singaporean people. It gives an insight into Singapore business beyond official statistics and reports.
Whether you are a casual reader, a romantic, an experienced professional, a seasoned entrepreneur or a “politician accustomed to deals and double crosses, (Beck and Call) will not disappoint you – Brian Cook, literary agent, manuscript assessor, Australia
As an expat living in Singapore, I come away with having gained a no holds barred understanding of (the) people that make this incredible place tick – Jeremy Nash, Business Consultant
A sovereign fund, Tengli, loses its bid to buy IndoTel, an Indonesian telecoms player. Russian Mafiya-backed interests acquire IndoTel, pointing to a Mole within the Singapore establishment. Tara Banks, an undercover agent, traces the leak to Moscow. The trail turns cold when several people are murdered. Meanwhile, human traffickers kidnap Annette Liam, a Singaporean poly student. Her father, Michael, sets off to Moscow in search of Annette. Completely overwhelmed by the unfamiliar language, bitter winter and lacking special skills, Michael stumbles through the Moscow underworld. Tara plays a dangerous game with her lover, Colonel Vladimir Plustarch of the SVR, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. She grapples with the blurred lines between the Russian Police and Mafiya, and a scholar, Colin Lowe, who arrives from Singapore to ‘assist’ her. Lowe unwittingly befriends Boris Simonov, the Russian Police chief who is also the patron of the Mafiya. Tara’s and Michael’s paths cross. Tara learns that the human traffickers and the Mole are connected. She races against time to rescue Michael and Annette while avoiding the Russian Police and Mafiya. Meanwhile, three assassins from the SVR are after her – could one of them be the svelte Plustarch?
“Is heatiness the cause of my frequent sore throats, ulcers or ‘bak-chiam’ (styes)?”
“Can being caught in the rain really cause headaches, joint pains or the cold?”
“Can too much sugar cause diabetes?”
“Isn’t high blood pressure normal when you get old?”
“Does soya sauce really darken your scars?
Are chicken and seafood ‘tok’ (‘poison’) and bad for wound healing?”
All this, and much more, will be covered in this handy health book, packed with useful facts that will help debunk common fallacies and misconceptions about your health! In addition, each chapter ends with practical self-care tips and advice on when and why you may need to see a doctor in each of the situations.
About The Author:
Dr Bina Kurup is a well-respected Family Physician with more than 25 years of clinical experience. She has authored several chapters in medical handbooks for doctors, and contributed health related articles for newsletters, magazines and newspapers in Singapore. She is active in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in Singapore. She firmly believes that education is the key to many good things in life, including your GOOD HEALTH!
Here Are 8 Good Reasons Why You Need This Book!
Most medical books put you to sleep, but Dr Bina is a genius! You just cannot put this book down once you have started reading it. She debunks common health myths and delivers medical truths in an amusing way!
The right medical information can save you and your loved ones.
Don’t live in constant fear and worry because of ignorance. This book helps you to discover which medical conditions are serious and which are minor enough for you to self-manage at first.
This book stands out because Dr Bina has included medical terms in the Hokkien dialect that many Singaporeans can understand.
This book is the most practical medical guide because it is based on real questions and health issues from real patients of Dr Bina, over more than 20 years of medical practice.
Dr Bina tells you the facts about your health that your regular doctor may have no time to teach you.
The self-care tips in this book can let you control your health and the quality of your life. So, start learning from Dr Bina now!
This book may reduce your medical bills, because if you practice the health-care tips found in this book, it can help you to stay healthier and that means less visits to the doctor!
A Must Have Medical Guide Written By A Singapore Doctor!
Author: Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex and also author of The Ultimate Guide To Real Estate In Singapore
Price: $25.00 (Inclusive of GST)
One of the best motivational book ever written in Singapore. In “You Can Fly”, Ismail Gafoor reveals the principles of success through analogies and colorful personal anecdotes. An entrepreneur, a leader and a self-made man who has risen from rags to riches, he believes that the potential to achieve personal success abounds in everyone.
The first half of the book deals with the cultivation of an abundance mindset and a positive belief system. He believes that success begins from the way we think about ourselves. He also offers specific techniques to implement the changes needed for one to achieve success.
Unique from other self-motivational books on success, “You Can Fly” s built around a parable. Each chapter begins with the story of Little Kit, an eagle chick who begins life in the humdrum existence of a chicken coop and longs to live for so much more. This tale serves as a captivating analogy to impart key principles in the book.
Whether you dream of achieving a rewarding career, financial security, or building your own business empire as an entrepreneur, this book will help you take your first steps toward goal fulfillment. What you will find within these pagess an outline of a journey – your journey – from where you are now to where you wish to be in the future, both near and far.
The second half of the book covers the crucial skills of money management and other fundamental success factors – cash flow management, business planning and management – to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
This book is not just for entrepreneur but for ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN WHAT THEY DO!
Author: Cecila Ching Size: 150 x 210 mm ISBN: 978-981-08-7218-2
Want To Play Mahjong? Learn how to play Mahjong with this book!
This book is written for new mahjong players. Mahjong is an intriguing and enjoyable game to play. The book is specially written for English-speaking individuals who wish to have a comprehensive understanding on how to play mahjong. It comes with full color illustrations so it takes you step by step on how play the game of mahjong.
Amazing Mahjong: Learn to maximise your winning potential and have fun, is the first Mahjong book that offers an in-depth coverage on Singapore mahjong and its comparison to Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan mahjong.
Written by a Singaporean, it goes beyond a simple description of the game. You will learn the evolution of mahjong from its origin in China to how it has taken roots in Asia; different winning formations used; how points and bonuses are awarded; rules and penalties; strategies and tactics that work; how body language plays a part in winning; how to avoid swindlers; and the taboos and spooks of mahjong.
The book is specially written for English-speaking individuals who wish to have a comprehensive understanding of the mahjong game. Written with simple, clear and easy-to-follow instructions and accompanied by full-color illustrations and pictures, this is the best guide for all mahjong players anywhere in the world.
This Book Is Ideal For:
- Foreigners who want to play mahjong as a way to integrate into a Chinese community
- Singaporeans who wish to learn about Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Japan mahjong as a way to integrate with new citizens
- Beginners who wish to shorten the learning curve and reduce the cost of learning
- Current players who wish to uncover mahjong secrets and advance their skills
- Aspiring players who wish to pitch their skills in the Chinese National Mahjong Competition
Cook with love is a collection of 38 local dishes by housewife Doris Lau that is relatively inexpensive and fun to cook. The author believes that if you add the extra ingredient of “love”, the dish will taste much better. This explains why Doris has decided to name this cookbook, Cook with love. Doris has inherited her late mother’s culinary skills and that of her Eurasian mother-in-law. As a full time housewife, Doris has found time to experiment with simple and easy to prepare wholesome dishes that is suitable for those leading a hectic lifestyle as well as of those wanting to try out new dishes. Her recipes include noodles, soups, curries and sambal dishes. There is a recipe for everyone for every day of the week. As you experiment with Doris’s recipes like Laksa, Assam Fish, Hor Fun, Cutlets, Salted Vegetable Soup, Ikan Bilis Sambal and her other mouth-watering dishes, you will discover that cooking like eating can be such an enjoyable experience. This book cost $12.
Due to POPULAR DEMAND, the Ebook version is NOW available for sale!
Published in 2006. 1st print of this book (500 copies) was sold out within 6 weeks!
2nd print(500 copies) printed in 2007 was sold out within 2 months!
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Loving a Schizophrenic is a true story of my wife who has Schizophrenia. (The names have been changed to protect the characters in the story from prejudice and discrimination) A heartwarming story of the healing power of love, this book chronicles the trials and tribulations of our courtship and 30-year marriage. It also provides an insightful peek into caring for a loved one stricken with mental illness. This is the first time that a caregiver in Singapore has been written such a book.
How do we react when we face huge challenges in life? Can we learn to forgive? Does the devil exist? And does practising a faith help provide us with a smoother life journey? Drawing on his personal struggles, Raymond Anthony Fernando discusses some of these issues in this collection of stories titled, “There’s LIGHT at the end of the DARK TUNNEL.”
In this book, Raymond tells of strange encounters, untold paranormal incidents, some inspirational stories and testimonies of God’s love. Replete with suspense and mystery, the book will keep readers on the edge of their seats with stories such as “And then, there was light”, “Dad’s near fatal accident”, “The green and beige house”, “The power of prayer” and many more.
Recounting his spiritual and emotional encounters and providing moving testimonies of his faith journey, Raymond also testifies how the power of prayer can work wonders and help us see light at the end of the tunnel.
| 150 x 210 mm | 219 pages | ISBN 9810815004 | Rank Books
The Daoist of “wu wei”
-Nature is self-regulating with no interference from humankind.
The Natural Way is to bring out the innate nature of people, which is to be generous, humble, and real.
We do not have to wear different masks for different occasions. Just be natural and reveal your true self. Be yourself and experience the joy of being.
That is the Spirit of Dao:
“To do what one desires and what one is capable of is the main source of all happiness.” – Zhuang Zi
Hardback with Jacket | 278 x 248 mm | 96 pages | Full Color | ISBN 9810439687 | Rank Books
This up-to-date publication aims to portray Singapore’s growth and development using a rich collection of pictures.
Each of the more than 120 photographs in the book speaks volumes about Singapore’s rich heritage, as well as the charm of modern Singapore, in all its multi–cultural, multi-ethnic splendour.
A middle-aged executive, Edwin, loses his job and sets up a coffee shop chain with venture capital funds. His childhood nemesis launches a hostile take-over. Edwin travels to Thailand and India and taps funds from murky sources. Meanwhile, his right hand man is ensnared by rape charges. Edwin’s friend, a private eye, introduces him to the underworld boss and the influence exerted by this shady figure.
This book is written for new mahjong players. Mahjong is an intriguing and enjoyable game to play. The book is specially written for English-speaking individuals who wish to have a comprehensive understanding on how to play mahjong. It comes with full color illustrations so it takes you step by step on how play the game of mahjong.
Cook with love is a collection of 38 local dishes by housewife Doris Lau that is relatively inexpensive and fun to cook. The author believes that if you add the extra ingredient of “love”, the dish will taste much better. This explains why Doris has decided to name this cookbook, Cook with love. Doris has inherited her late mother’s culinary skills and that of her Eurasian mother-in-law. As a full time housewife, Doris has found time to experiment with simple and easy to prepare wholesome dishes that is suitable for those leading a hectic lifestyle as well as of those wanting to try out new dishes. Her recipes include noodles, soups, curries and sambal dishes. There is a recipe for everyone for every day of the week. As you experiment with Doris’s recipes like Laksa, Assam Fish, Hor Fun, Cutlets, Salted Vegetable Soup, Ikan Bilis Sambal and her other mouth-watering dishes, you will discover that cooking like eating can be such an enjoyable experience. This book cost $12.
Loving a Schizophrenic is a true story of my wife who has Schizophrenia. (The names have been changed to protect the characters in the story from prejudice and discrimination) A heartwarming story of the healing power of love, this book chronicles the trials and tribulations of our courtship and 30-year marriage. It also provides an insightful peek into caring for a loved one stricken with mental illness. This is the first time that a caregiver in Singapore has been written such a book.
How do we react when we face huge challenges in life? Can we learn to forgive? Does the devil exist? And does practising a faith help provide us with a smoother life journey? Drawing on his personal struggles, Raymond Anthony Fernando discusses some of these issues in this collection of stories titled, 
