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NOT BY SIGHT

A Memoir of 40 Years in Education Peter Tan Chong Tze “Despite my challenges, including the lost of sight, I feel tremendously blessed to be a blessing.” Over the course of 24 years, Peter Tan Chong Tze was Principal of three schools: Anglo-Chinese School ( Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road), and Queensway Secondary School. Not by Sight is a testament to the perseverance with which he soldiered on through the ups and downs in his life, from childhood to his retirement at 63. The hand of God upon him was such that, his desire to become a missionary shifted to the calling to be a teacher – only to be challenged by a condition that would lead to blindness, resulting in his being asked to leave teacher training. But, miraculously, he was allowed to continue and embark on a long and meaningful career in which he encountered situations that uplifted his values and beliefs. He was also enabled by grace to overcome the hurts of being raised in a family with an absent father and journey with others to arrive at the place of familial forgiveness and reconciliation. Students, parents and educators will be encouraged and motivated by his honest and sincere sharing of what he has learnt through the varied experiences of his career and life. ISBN 978-981-18-7996-8 Size: 130 x 195 mm (P) Extent: 164 pp Price: S$18.30 before GST | RM65.00

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Four steps to becoming a business supernova

The STAR System Applying Visual Thinking for Business Success Synopsis In a business world dominated by numbers and words, this groundbreaking book unveils the transformative potential of pictures. Embark on an exciting journey where you'll learn to wield visuals as powerful thinking tools, revolutionising your business strategies and problem-solving approaches. The STAR System, an innovative framework developed by the authors, encapsulates this paradigm shift. It stands for Story, Takeaways, Application and Reflection – providing you with a structured and learnable approach to bolster your business resilience in today's uncertain times. Within these pages, you'll acquire the skills to draw, diagram, and sketch your way to fresh insights, creative breakthroughs, and irresistible storytelling. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply seeking to sharpen your business skills, The STAR System will help you navigate the complexities of the modern business galaxy with newfound clarity, creativity, and confidence. “The STAR System is a brilliant, entirely new, and completely original approach to visual storytelling, business excellence, and mastering the art of the possible.” – Dan Roam, bestselling author of The Back of the Napkin

Available February 2024 Key Selling Points •

A revolutionary approach to business success through visual thinking

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Reader-friendly, step-by-step

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Filled with lively diagrams to inspire readers to adopt visual tools

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Authors bring decades of experience in business and academia

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Endorsed by Dan Roam, author of the international bestseller, The Back of the Napkin

ISBN: 978 981 5169 23 2 Retail Price: $22.93 before GST | RM79.90 Format: 135 x 216 mm / Paperback / 160 pp

The Authors

Category: Business

AiYat Goh and Sherrie Low have extensive experience working with multinational organisations in using visual thinking to make complex ideas simpler. Their clients include Johnson & Johnson, PwC Malaysia, Ministry of Defence (Singapore), IPG Media Brands, Dentsu Aegis Network, Hong Kong Management Association, and many more. They are also professional learning facilitators for educators at tertiary academic institutions.

BISAC Code: BUS000000 (Business & Economics / General)

Ai Yat was formerly a senior banker and is currently a Visual Thinking Strategist at Infiniskills Pte Ltd. She is the first master trainer in Asia for Dan Roam’s international bestseller, The Back of the Napkin - Solving Problems with Pictures.

Target Audience: Professionals, managers, executives, business leaders

Sherrie has held senior positions in Sales and Marketing, and is a Strategic Communication Consultant at Infiniskills Pte Ltd. She teaches the Professional Writing module for the RMIT University Bachelor of Communication programme at SIM Global Education Singapore.

Thema Code: KJ (Business & Management) Territories & Rights: World / All Languages Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Business

Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref

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An illustrated book on being responsible

Big Bad Bugs How To Be Human Text by Zed Yeo, Illustrations by Nicolette Lee

Book Synopsis Starr, an alien from a faraway planet, has a dirty mission this time. He needs to tidy his room and take out the trash. Bleargh! But no human has ever cleaned a room… while fending off an invasion of giant crazy mutant bugs! Will Starr throw in the towel under pressure or will he clean up this messy and sticky situation? Series Synopsis The How to be Human picture book series follows Starr and Tigo, two curious kid aliens on Earth learning what it means to be an awesome human being. Join them on their exciting adventures full of fun and heart as they learn what it means to be respectful, responsible, caring, confident, harmonious and resilient! November 2023

Available January 2024

Key Selling Points • Teaches young readers how to be responsible through a pictorial storybook • Engaging story that lets readers learn values • Colourful illustrations • Presents the topic in an accessible manner • Author available for interviews and bookshop activities ISBN: 9789815044416 Retail Price: SGD 14.95 before GST | RM49.90 Format: 250 x 184 x 8 mm / HB / 32pp Weight: 300 g Category: Children

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The Author Zed Yeo has authored over 10 books, including Half Ghost and multiple works in the Saurus Series. A recipient of the National Arts Council’s Presentation and Participation Grant, Zed has been a speaker at events such as the Asian Festival of Children’s Content and Young Writers Festival. The Illustrator Nicolette Lee is a Singaporean comic book artist and illustrator. Her work focuses on fantasy, fairytale adaptations, and social commentary. Her art and comics have been published in print and online, including the 2019 Moonlight Anthology by Bones & McKay, and the 2020 SOUND Anthology by Difference Engine. Nicolette graduated from the Law University of Bristol in 2016 – her mind and characters are prone to wander back there. She can be found on Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram by her handle, @Wanlingnic.

Territories & Rights: World/All Languages BIC Code: YBC/ BISAC Code: JUV039220/ Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Children Target Audience: General Publication date: 10 January 2024 Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com

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An illustrated book on being caring

My Mutant Buddy Text by Zed Yeo, Illustrations by Nicolette Lee

Book Synopsis Starr and Tigo are staying home alone today. Their only mission is to take care of each other. Too easy! Hah! Except… why does Tigo look a little purple in the face? And why does he have so many legs? And why does Tigo look so… weird? Looks like this mission to take care of each other just grew out of proportion!

Available February 2024

The How to be Human picture book series follows Starr and Tigo, two curious kid aliens on Earth learning what it means to be an awesome human being. Join them on their exciting adventures full of fun and heart as they learn what it means to be respectful, responsible, caring, confident, harmonious and resilient!

Key Selling Points • Teaches young readers how to be caring through a pictorial storybook • Engaging story that lets readers learn values • Colourful illustrations • Presents the topic in an accessible manner • Author available for interviews and bookshop activities

About the Author

ISBN: 978 981 5044 42 3

Zed Yeo has authored over 10 books, including Half Ghost and multiple works in the Saurus Series. A recipient of the National Arts Council’s Presentation and Participation Grant, Zed has been a speaker at events such as the Asian Festival of Children’s Content and Young Writers Festival.

Retail Price: SGD 14.95 before GST | RM49.90

About the Illustrator

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Series Synopsis

Nicolette Lee is a Singaporean comic book artist and illustrator. Her work focuses on fantasy, fairytale adaptations, and social commentary. Her art and comics have been published in print and online, including the 2019 Moonlight Anthology by Bones & McKay, and the 2020 SOUND Anthology by Difference Engine. Nicolette graduated from the Law University of Bristol in 2016 – her mind and characters are prone to wander back there. She can be found on Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram by her handle, @Wanlingnic. November 2023 January 2024

Format: 250 x 184 x 8 mm / HB / 32pp Weight: 300 g Category: Children Code: YBC/ BISAC Code: JUV039220/ Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Children Target Audience: General Publication date: 10 February 2024 Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com

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An exciting, informative and creative story about the amazing abilities of Asian animals to instil in readers a love and curiosity for nature and biodiversity.

Awesome Asian Animals:

Fabulous Flying Five Synopsis Sunbird thinks that only birds, bats and bugs can fly. When he learns that Fly the Frog and her special friends can also fly, he can't wait to meet them. Sunbird suggests a contest to see who is fastest. But something unexpected happens on contest day. What will the animals do? “A truly engaging story that skillfully weaves in the fascinating features of Asia’s native wildlife. A great introduction to gliding animals!” – May Lok Vice President (Education), Mandai Wildlife Group

“Asia is blessed with a myriad of fascinating creatures. Learning about them in this exciting and informative story is the first step to protecting and conserving them.” – Maggie Ka Ka Lee Regional Head – Asia Pacific, Europe, and North Africa – Impact, Monitoring, and Reporting, WWF

“Compelling storytelling and vivid portrayals of Asia’s rainforest animals by two talented naturalists in their own right!” – Dr Ding Li Yong Conservation Biologist, BirdLife International

Available January 2024 Key Selling Points •

The first title in a series of books on the awesome abilities of Asian animals; written by a professional nature guide and science educator and illustrated by a wildlife photographer and artist

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Introduces children to the amazing animals that can be found in Asia

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Features real life animals and their unique abilities; includes a fact sheet with wildlife photos and information on each animal

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Creative storyline will fire the imagination and encourage children to learn more about the awesome animals around them

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Author available for school talks

ISBN: 9789815113860

The Author Gloria Seow is a professional copywriter, editor and nature guide. She has 15 years of nature education experience leading walks and workshops for schools, corporates and private groups. Learn more about Gloria: lorisowl.wordpress.com.

Retail Price: SGD12.95 before GST | RM44.90

The Illustrator Kenneth Chin is a Deaf but speaking conservation photographer, wildlife guide and illustrator. He specialises in Southeast Asian herpetology but is a naturalist at heart. For the past 10 years, he has been honing his skills and techniques to produce the best images of undescribed or rare animals. He actively contributes to field guidebooks, science papers and conservation groups around the region. Learn more about Kenneth: canlaken.com.

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Format: 255 mm x 210 mm x 3 mm / PB / 32 pp Category: Children Territories & Rights: World/All Languages Thema: YBC/YNN 5AF/YNNM 5AF BISAC Code: JUV000000/JUV001000/JUV002000/ Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Children Target Audience: Ages 5–8 Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref

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Fly and Sunbird go to the Tallest Tree. High in the canopy, they are surrounded by forest. Bird songs fill the air.

Fly points to a Tembusu tree and says, “I’ll glide to that tree over there.” She jumps off. Her webbed feet catch the wind and she glides effortlessly across. Sunbird stares in wonder at Fly’s fabulous flight.

Sunbird flaps over. “Well done!” he says. “Thanks. It was fun!” Fly exclaims. “The morning breeze helped.”

“There are yummy bugs here,” says Fly, catching one with her tongue. “And many flowers,” adds Sunbird, taking a sip of nectar. The friends enjoy a good breakfast.

“My friends can fly too. And they are not birds, bats or bugs,” Fly reveals.

“Why don’t we have a ﬂying contest?” Sunbird suggests.

“Want to meet them?”

“Great idea!” Fly agrees.

“We’ll see who can ﬂy the fastest.”

“Yes, I do!” Sunbird exclaims.

On the day of the contest, the animals gather at the Tallest Tree. Fly introduces her friends. “This is Colugo,” says Fly. “Hello,” Colugo says as he waves, revealing a huge ﬂappy skin connecting his limbs and tail.

“This is Tree Snake,” says Fly. “You look like a normal snake!” Sunbird exclaims. Tree Snake laughs and says, “Yes, but unlike ordinary snakes, I can flatten my body to catch the wind.”

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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.

The Lion and the Mouse Available January 2024

Synopsis She was but a tiny mouse. He was a great lion — the king of the jungle. How will this little mouse save a mighty lion? Beloved children’s illustrator Danny Deeptown brings this classic tale to life with traditional pen and ink techniques. This unique story-colouring book features a fully coloured section for complete enjoyment of the story and a section with outlines for applying your own creativity to personalise the artwork.

The Author Dr Ajay Kumar is a medical doctor based in Cambridge, UK. He made the Colorscape app as a home project for his daughter who was just a toddler at the time. They had many hours of fun using the app to create outlines from photos and images, then colouring them in. Ajay also enjoys retelling classic folk tales that enthralled him as a child, and he created this book series to bring together his two passions — the Colorscape app and story-telling — to share these beloved stories with a new audience.

Key Selling Points •

From the same illustrator as the Sam and Captain Green series, this new story colouring book collection will enthral young readers with its beautiful illustrations

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A timeless folktale retold to share key life lessons of kindness; that one is never too small to help and that kindness will be rewarded

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Full set of artwork provided as line drawings for colouring

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Ideal as a mindfulness activity to relieve stress and alleviate anxiety

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Makes a meaningful gift for adults and children alike

ISBN: 9789815169195 Retail Price: SGD18.68 before GST | RM64.90 Format: 234 mm x 180 mm x 10 mm / HB / 52 pp Category: Editions

The Illustrator Obsessed with wildlife from a young age, Danny Deeptown found his love of drawing through hours of copying scientific illustrations from books of animals and dinosaurs. His artistic talent later led him to study Illustration in South Wales, UK. It was here that he found a love for classic book illustration and the use of pen and ink. Danny has illustrated numerous picture books and when he is not in his studio, he likes to spend his time adventuring and seeking out new places in nature.

Territories & Rights: World/All Languages Thema: WFX/FN/WZG BISAC Code: FIC000000/FIC010000/FIC076000 Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Editions Target Audience: General Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref Shafinaz, Dec 2018

Once upon a time, there was a little brown mouse who liked to scamper about beneath the trees and leaves in the jungle.

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The lion leapt to his feet and trapped the mouse in his giant paws. “How dare you wake me!” he growled. “As punishment, you will be my afternoon snack!” She padded down on the lion’s paw as quietly as she could, but it was enough to stir the Lion. One eye beamed open, followed by a rumbling ROOAAAR!

“No, please sir, King of the jungle... I didn’t mean to disturb you!” squealed the mouse. “If you let me go, I will be forever grateful. And I will return your kindness one day.”

The lion laughed. “How could such a little animal like you ever help so great an animal as me?” All the same, the lion was amused by her confidence and decided to let the little mouse go.

Not long after, when the mouse was out scampering around in the undergrowth, she heard a loud roar.

The mouse scuttered away as fast as she could and hid safely out of sight. She was truly thankful that the great lion had let her go.

She shivered with fear and considered running away, but decided to find out what had made such a loud noise. She soon came upon a small clearing in the trees. There, she saw that the lion had gotten caught in a hunter’s trap.

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A monkey and crocodile become the best of friends over their shared love of juicy apples, but can their friendship last?

The Monkey and the Crocodile Synopsis He was a kind monkey who shared his juicy apples with a hungry crocodile. They became the best of friends, but can their friendship ever be?

Available January 2024

Beloved children’s illustrator Danny Deeptown brings this classic tale to life with traditional pen and ink techniques. This unique story-colouring book features a fully coloured section for complete enjoyment of the story and a section with outlines for applying your own creativity to personalise the artwork.

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The Author

From the same illustrator as the Sam and Captain Green books, this new story-cumcolouring book series will enthral young readers with its beautiful illustrations

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A timeless folktale retold to share key life lessons of friendship and discernment, that one must be careful about whom to trust

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Full set of artwork provided as line drawings for colouring

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Ideal as a mindfulness activity to relieve stress and alleviate anxiety

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Makes a meaningful gift for adults and children alike

Dr Ajay Kumar is a medical doctor based in Cambridge, UK. He made the Colorscape app as a home project for his daughter who was just a toddler at the time. They had many hours of fun using the app to create outlines from photos and images, then colouring them in. Ajay also enjoys retelling classic folk tales that enthralled him as a child, and he created this book series to bring together his two passions — the Colorscape app and story-telling — to share these beloved stories with a new audience.

ISBN: 978 981 5169 20 1 Retail Price: SGD18.68 before GST | RM64.90

The Illustrator

Format: 234 mm x 180 mm x 10 mm / HB / 52 pp

Obsessed with wildlife from a young age, Danny Deeptown found his love of drawing through hours of copying scientific illustrations from books of animals and dinosaurs. His artistic talent later led him to study Illustration in South Wales, UK. It was here that he found a love for classic book illustration and the use of pen and ink.

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Danny has illustrated numerous picture books and when he is not in his studio, he likes to spend his time adventuring and seeking out new places in nature.

Territories & Rights: World/All Languages Thema: WFX/FN/WZG BISAC Code: FIC000000/FIC010000/FIC076000 Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Editions Target Audience: General Published by Marshall Cavendish International Pte Ltd Shafinaz, (Asia) Dec 2018 Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref

One day, a hungry crocodile swam up to the bank. He noticed the monkey in the tree. “Dear monkey, I am so hungry. Do you have any food that you can share with me?”

“Yes,” the crocodile replied and opened his jaws, showing all his teeth. The monkey calmly threw a few apples down.

The monkey was startled as he knew the crocodile could eat him in one gulp. But he put aside his fears and said, “This tree has lots of delicious apples. Would you like to try some?”

“These are delicious! Thank you so much,” said the crocodile happily. Then he slipped back into the river and swam home.

At sunrise the next morning, the crocodile returned. “Those apples were scrumptious. May I have some more please?” “Of course,” replied the monkey. “There is plenty to go around.” “You’re too kind,” said the crocodile.

From that day on, the crocodile would visit the monkey every day. Besides filling their bellies with apples, they would share wonderful stories about the lagoon, and laugh and joke between themselves.

One day, the monkey asked where the crocodile lived. “I live on an island in the middle of the lagoon with my family. Speaking of which, it’s getting late and I should get going.” “See you tomorrow, my friend,” said the monkey.

As the days passed, their friendship grew.

“See you soon,” said the crocodile as he disappeared under the surface of the water.

When he was at the top, the monkey shouted down, “Crocodile, we were friends, but you were taking me to be dinner for your family!” The crocodile admitted that he had not been a good friend to the kind monkey. “I am very sorry,” he bawled.

The monkey watched the crocodile drift sadly away. He was sad too, but felt relieved to be alive. He sat back, picked a juicy apple and resumed his life as before.

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A trusting rabbit helps a tiger evade capture only to be the target himself until a jackal comes along.

The Tiger, the Rabbit and the Jackal Available January 2024

Synopsis A trusting rabbit helps a ferocious tiger evade capture only to be a target himself. Then a cunning jackal comes along… Beloved children’s illustrator Danny Deeptown brings this classic tale to life with traditional pen and ink techniques. This unique story-colouring book features a fully coloured section for complete enjoyment of the story and a section with outlines for applying your own creativity to personalise the artwork.

Key Selling Points •

From the same illustrator as the Sam and Captain Green books, this new story-cumcolouring book series will enthral young readers with its beautiful illustrations

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A timeless folktale retold to share key life lessons about not being overly trusting and about the importance of being true to one’s promises

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Full set of artwork provided as line drawings for colouring

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Ideal as a mindfulness activity to relieve stress and alleviate anxiety

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Makes a meaningful gift for adults and children alike

ISBN: 978 981 5169 21 8 Retail Price: SGD18.68 before GST | RM64.90 Format: 234 mm x 180 mm x 10 mm / HB / 52 pp Category: Editions Territories & Rights: World/All Languages Thema: WFX/FN/WZG BISAC Code: FIC000000/FIC010000/FIC076000 Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Editions Target Audience: General Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref Shafinaz, Dec 2018

By chance, a rabbit came by. “Let me out of this cage, oh rabbit, please!” cried the tiger. “I can’t,” replied the rabbit. “You’d probably eat me if I did.”

The tiger wept and begged and pleaded, and the rabbit’s heart softened. He unlatched the door of the cage.

“Not at all!” swore the tiger. “On the contrary, I will be forever grateful,” he pleaded.

The tiger leapt out and pounced on the poor rabbit. “What a fool you are! Why should I not eat you now?”

“But you swore not to eat me. You said you would be grateful. This isn’t fair!” said the rabbit.

“What do you have to complain about? Don’t I provide shade and shelter to everyone? Yet in return, they cut down my branches! Stop whining!”

First, the rabbit asked a tree what she thought.

“Silly rabbit! I’ll spare your life if you can find anyone who agrees that this is not fair,” growled the tiger.

Next, the rabbit asked the footpath for its opinion. Then the rabbit came across a horse pulling a cart. “You are a fool to expect gratitude. Look at me! I work hard to pull these loads, yet instead of letting me run free, they keep me tethered all day long.”

“Dear rabbit,” said the footpath, “what do you expect? I am useful to everyone, but does anyone ever stop to thank me?

At this, the tiger lost patience. He jumped into the cage and cried, “This way! Now do you understand?”

The tiger immediately realised that this was his own doing. He should not have gone back on his word to the kind little rabbit.

“I do!” grinned the jackal, as he calmly shut the door. “And I think it’s best to leave things as they were!”

The rabbit thanked the jackal for his help, glad to have made a new friend.

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A fun story featuring Japan’s iconic attractions, combined with creative yoga poses for children!

Sora and Ryan’s Yoga Adventure in Japan Synopsis Ryan arrives in Japan to visit his best friend, Sora. They go on a tour to see iconic attractions all over the country, including Nagoya Castle, Ninja Village and Todaiji Temple. They also take a high speed ride on the Shinkansen to see Mount Fuji, watch sumo wrestling and visit the TOKYO SKYTREE. At each spot, they have fun creating their own yoga poses based on their new experiences. This delightful book featuring some of Japan most wellknown attractions will guide children through 10 fun yoga poses as they: • acquire muscle strength and flexibility • find their sense of balance • develop observation skills and concentration • use their creativity and imagination Additional yoga-related activities — breathing and drawing exercises, origami and colouring pages — will help children find their sense of calm and learn to focus while having fun!

The Author Yogini, dancer, author and mother of Sora, Satoko Ohnishi was born and raised in Japan. She did her yoga teacher training course in India, and trained in kids yoga in the US. She has been teaching kids yoga since 2013. Her mission is to spread the benefits of yoga for children all over the world. Find out more about Satoko at www.pyramid-kidsyoga.com.

The Illustrator Designer, illustrator and cat lover. Lianne lives and works in sunny Singapore. She has worked on a variety of projects from children’s picture books to corporate materials. Her vision is to illustrate the world into a better place one piece of art at a time!

Key Selling Points • Suitable for children aged 18 months to 6 years old •

Beautiful illustrations that children Available February 2024 will enjoy exploring page after page

• Encourages children to have fun with Keysimple Sellingyoga Pointsposes • Suitable for children aged 18 months • Expands the imagination and to 6 years old encourages creativity among children • Beautiful illustrations that children will • Includes yoga-related activity pages — enjoy exploring page after page origami and colouring — to help children develop achildren sense ofto calmness • to Encourages have funand with improve concentration simple yoga poses Perfect a tourist souvenir Expandsasthe imagination and encourages creativity among children • Author is available to conduct yoga play schools activity and preschools • sessions Includesinyoga-related pages — (max 20 children per and class) mandala colouring, drawing and breathing exercises – to help children to their sense of calmness and ISBNdevelop TBA improve concentration Retail Price: SGD14.02 before GST • Perfect as a tourist souvenir Format: 230 x 176 mm / PB / 52pp ••

Weight: TBC g ISBN 9789815169249 Category: Children Retail Price: SGD14.02 before GST | RM49.90 Territories & Rights: World/All Languages Format: 230 x 176 mm / PB / 52 pp BIC Code: YB / YBC / YBGC Category: Children BISAC Code: JUV000000 / JUV054010 / Territories & Rights: World/All Languages JUV051000/ Thema: YBC/YXAD 5AF/YNM 5AF Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Children BISAC Code: JUV000000/JUV054010 /JUV051000 Published by Imprint:Cavendish MarshallInternational Cavendish Children Marshall (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Target Audience: aged 18 months Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax:Children (65) 6285 4871 Email: to 6 years genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref Published by Distribution Sales Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Janine Gamilla Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 6327 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: janinegamilla@sg.marshallcavendish.com Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Shafinaz, Dec 2018 Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref Marketing Mindy Pang Tel: (65) 6213 6314 Email: mindypang@sg.marshallcavendish.com

Ryan has just arrived in Japan from Singapore. “Welcome to Japan! It’s lovely to see you again!” Sora would be Ryan’s guide for the day.

They visited Nagoya Castle. “What a majestic building!” “Yes, it was built about 400 years ago.”

“Wow! Look at the pair of golden ˚sh on the top of the castle.” “Let’s pose like the Shachihoko.” Shachihoko Pose 1. Get down on your hands and knees.

“They are tiger ˚sh or shachihoko in Japanese. They have the head of a tiger and the body of a carp.”

2. Lift your bottom. 3. Raise your right/left leg.

Their next destination was Ninja Village.

“We can take a ninja training course here!”

First they learnt how to use the shuriken, a small weapon also known as the ninja star.

Shuriken Pose 1. Lie on your back with your feet together. 2. Raise your right/left leg. Twist to the left/right side. Look at the right/left side. 3. Bend both knees.

43 Origami Let’s make an origami Mount Fuji. Step 4 : Fold the tip of the paper down again.

You will need:

• A square of coloured paper

Step 5 : Fold the tip of the back sheet down. Step 1 : Fold the paper in half to make a triangle.

Step 2 : Fold the front sheet down in half.

Step 3 : Fold the tip of the paper back up.

Step 6 : Decorate your mountain.

45 Let’s make an origami shuriken or ninja star.

Step 5a : Turn sheet 1 over as shown.

You will need:

• 2 square sheets of coloured paper

Step 5b : Rotate sheet 2 as shown. Place it on sheet 1.

Step 1 : Fold both sheets of paper in half, then unfold and fold the edges towards the middle.

Step 2 : Fold the paper again. Place them side by side.

Step 3a : For sheet 1, fold the top right corner in and down, and the bottom left corner in and up.

Step 3b : For sheet 2, fold the top left corner in and down, and the bottom right corner in and up.

Step 4a : For sheet 1, fold the top corner down to the right, then fold the bottom corner up to the left.

Step 4b : For sheet 2, fold the top corner down to the left, then fold the bottom corner up to the right.

Step 6 : Fold the top corner of sheet 1 over sheet 2. Repeat with the bottom corner. Tuck the tips in.

Step 8 : Fold in the corners of sheet 2 and tuck the tips in.

Step 7 : Turn the star over.

Step 9 : Your shuriken is ready!

ARTHUR S K LIM is a fifth-generation Baba whose parents trace their ancestry to Malacca and Penang. He was tutored in the art of nyonya cuisine by his mother, Alice Choo, from the age of twelve. In this book, Arthur illuminates Tok Panjang, a culinary aspect of his Peranakan heritage, whilst featuring the recipes of his mother.

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Tok Panjang

The Evolution of a Peranakan Heritage Feast ARTHUR S K LIM

The legacy of Tok Panjang, the Peranakan dining experience, is so exuberantly presented here. The insights into the contexts of how Peranakan dishes were served, is one of the book’s most valuable contributions from a historical context. Peter Lee, Peranakan scholar and Founding Curator of NUS Baba House Tok Panjang is known simply today as a sumptuous, iconic Peranakan banquet of a wide range of classic, signature dishes. Some may know that the name is derived from tok, the Hokkien word for ‘table’, and panjang, Malay for ‘long’. Others might also understand that Tok Panjang is a communal celebratory meal served on birthdays, weddings and other festive occasions. This book delves into the origin of the practice, back to when the name Tok Panjang did not exist. It sets out specific menus and explains when and why designated dishes were served together on particular types of crockery. Arthur S K Lim traces Tok Panjang to its roots and describes its evolution with reference to his family’s practice and traditions. In the process, he shares his mother’s time-tested recipes for the dishes that make up the various Tok Panjang feasts. ISBN 978-981-18-8357-6 Size: 130 x 195 mm (P) Text: 128 pp in full colour Price: S$27.50 before GST | RM 95.00

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A collection of tales that record literary author Meira Chand's own personal passage to India.

The Pink, White and Blue Universe – and Other Stories Synopsis The Pink, White and Blue Universe – and other stories is a collection of tales that record Meira Chand's own personal passage to India. Set in the colour drenched chaos of Mumbai, these stories weave together the elements of faith, sensuality, hope and pathos that pervade the many corners of life in India. Ranging from tender and poignant to darkly comic, the stories in this collection are peopled by characters cast adrift and left in states of unfamiliar bewilderment as they navigate their way through a society that is at once both humane and pitiless. India delivers to these characters moments of reckoning as they confront complexities and contradictions at the heart of themselves. About the Author Born and educated in London, Meira Chand is of Swiss-Indian parentage. She studied art at St Martin’s School of Art & Design and later taught art at an international school in Japan before turning to writing. She has a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Western Australia. Her life is lived between East and West and the concept of Home is multifaceted. In 1962 she moved from London to Japan, living there until 1971, when she left to spend five years in India. In 1976 she returned again to Japan, residing there until 1997, when she relocated to Singapore, where she now lives. In 2011 she became a Singapore citizen. Her multi-cultural heritage and the confluence of different cultures in her life is reflected in her novels, which explore issues of identity, belonging and cultural dislocation. Five of her novels are set in Japan – The Gossamer Fly (1979), Last Quadrant (1981), The Bonsai Tree (1983), The Painted Cage (1986) and A Choice of Evils (1996). Contemporary India is the location of House of the Sun (1989) that, in 1990, was adapted for the stage in London where it had a successful run at Theatre Royal Stratford East. It was the first Asian play, with an all-Asian cast and direction, performed in London. The play was voted “Critic’s Choice” by Time Out magazine. Also set in India, but in Calcutta during the early days of the Raj, A Far Horizon (2001) considers the notorious story of the Black Hole of Calcutta. Set against the backdrop of Singapore, A Different Sky (2010) follows the lives of three families through the 30 tumultuous years leading up to Singapore’s independence. On its publication, the novel was a “Book of the Month choice” by the UK bookshop chain, Waterstones, and was on Oprah Winfrey’s recommended reading list. It was also long-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award in 2012. Her novel, Sacred Waters (2017), moves between two timelines, stretching from India to Singapore and Burma, and is a compelling exploration of two women’s struggle to assert themselves in male-dominated societies of the past and the present. In Singapore she is involved in many programmes to promote literature and mentor young writers. She is a board member of the National Arts Council.

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Key Selling Points • Intriguing setting: Dive deep into Meira Chand's evocative tales set in vibrant Mumbai, where every shade of emotion paints a portrait of life in this mesmerising country. Discover a world where faith, sensuality, and the raw essence of humanity come alive in every story. • Memorable characters: From touching narratives to tales with a dark comic twist, Meira Chand masterfully captures the essence of characters seeking their place amidst India's captivating blend of tradition and modernity. Every story is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit. • Provocative themes: Witness intimate encounters that challenge and transform, as readers confront their innermost truths amidst the complexities of a society that reflects both compassion and indifference. Let India's contrasts enlighten and inspire through the profound storytelling. • Writer available for events/talks

ISBN: 9789815169003 Retail Price: SGD 21.10 before GST | RM72.90 Format: 198 x 130 mm / Paperback / xx pp Weight: Category: Literature Territories & Rights: World / All Languages BIC Code: DQ (Anthologies: Non-poetry) BISAC Code: LCO004000 (Literary collections: Asian: General) Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Editions Target Audience: General Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com

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Hone your maths skills outside the classroom

How to See Mathematics in Parks and Gardens Real-World Creative Problem-Solving For Curious Young Minds

Available January 2024

Synopsis If you think maths is all about boring calculations and formulas, you are in for a surprise. This fascinating book, specially crafted for curious young minds (ages 12–18+), presents mathematics in a fun and accessible way.

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Explore the math behind the beauty of life and objects around us – from estimating the height of a tall tree, to analysing the symmetries in a park installation, to counting the number of ways a bee can pick its flowers, this is an educational journey filled with wonder and discovery.

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Suitable for secondary school to junior college (Singapore), middle school to high school (US), and secondary school to sixth form (UK)

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Written by mathematics teacher with extensive experience

Designed to captivate the imagination of young learners, the book ingeniously weaves together real-life adventures, mathematical concepts, and step-by-step problem-solving techniques. Students build up their math skills, as well as acquiring creative approaches to solving all sorts of “unsolvable” questions.

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Clear, easy-to-understand explanations

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Stimulates out-of-the-box problem-solving

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Expands maths knowledge beyond the classroom, making it part of everyday life

For educators, this book is an invaluable resource for planning creative math lessons, with its wealth of practical ideas and activities to incorporate mathematical thinking into real-world learning experiences. This is the first volume in a series of six in the “How To See Mathematics” series (2024).

The Author David Ng Wei Min is a mathematics educator with several decades of experience teaching in Singapore schools and the private education sector in China. He was formerly head of the maths department in Hwa Chong Junior College, one of Singapore’s premier pre-university institutions.

ISBN: 978 981 5113 13 6 Retail Price: $18.34 before GST | RM64.90 Format: 180 x 235 mm / Paperback / 104 pp Category: Education/Mathematics BISAC Code: EDU029010 (Education / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics) Thema Code: YPM (Educational: Mathematics) Territories & Rights: World / All Languages Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Editions Target Audience: Students, educators, schools Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com/genref

Yip Yew Chong was an accountant till he became a full-time artist in 2018. His practice includes different visual mediums: murals, canvas, sketches, installations, videography and photography. His public murals may be seen in the streets of Singapore and other regional cities, including Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Phnom Phen while his canvases have been shown in art galleries.

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I Paint My Singapore Familiar Scenes of Home YIP YEW CHONG “A common trait of all my art works is that they are intricately detailed and tell stories,

especially of my childhood memories, a bygone era or lost place; and at times, mixed with present day real scenes in a whimsical manner. I hope the artworks will evoke in the audience a sense of warmth in their hearts and fond personal nostalgia; and they in turn, will be inspired to tell their own stories. By the way, that’s me on the book cover – chillaxing on a rooftop, enjoying a panoramic view of our Singapore.” This book contains Yip Yew Chong’s gift to Singapore, the epic 60m-long, 27-canvas painting of our island home in its bygone days. Many of these scenes of the 1970s and 1980s are no more, but come alive once again in these pages, each spread depicting an area with their iconic buildings and way of life. Look carefully and see soldiers carrying concertina wire, Ah Mei and Ah Shui from The Awakening, the Jurong Bird Park waterfall, a kacang putih man, snake charmers, mahjong players, the National Theatre, break dancers and many, many more nostalgic details. And, yes, there is a Sikh gentleman riding his bicycle through many of the scenes.

ISBN 978-981-18-7387-4 Size: 250 x 246 mm (L) Extent: 68 pp Price: S$25 before GST | RM85.00

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“an important marker in the history of the Singapore novel.” QUARTERLY LITERARY REVIEW SINGAPORE

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City of Small Blessings Simon Tay

City of Small Blessings: Winner, Singapore Literature Prize, 2010 Simon Tay: Awardee, SEA Write award, 2019 A Singaporean retires, migrates and then returns. But, he slowly finds, there is no simple return to the place called home. Once a well-known public figure who contributed to the country, he is now outside the rush of workdays, on the fringe of the city he barely recognises, distanced from his wife and son, even as he loves them. A letter comes from the government and he begins the journey. In the present, he must find a way to face the new men of authority. In the past, he must confront old sacrifices and struggles. He regrets. He loves. He cycles and discovers... City of Small Blessings is layered and nuanced. Telling the story of one man, it is a complex lens that exposes the tragedies and blessings in Singapore. ISBN 978-981-18-7844-2 Size: 115 x 180 mm (P) Extent: 220 pp Price: S$25 before GST | RM85.00

Simon Tay is a writer, public intellectual and international lawyer in Singapore. For his creative writing, in 2019, he was awarded the SEA Write award – the prestigious regional award. His novel, City of Small Blessings, won Singapore’s national Literature Prize in 2010. His earlier works Stand Alone (1991) and ‘5’ (1985) were Highly Commended by the National Book Development Council of Singapore and, in 1995, Simon was named a Singapore Young Artist. Sometimes referenced as Singapore’s answer to Haruki Murakami, his writing is known to blend literary and darker elements and facts and public events. His other works include Middle and First (2016) stories of his generation in Singapore, Alien Asian (1997) reflections on his time in the USA, and a new book (2024), about his late father who was the pioneer generation spy chief for Singapore. Simon has received resident fellowships from the Iowa Writing Program and the Bellagio Center of the Rockefeller Foundation. He has also read and spoken at international literary festivals. His works have been excerpted in anthologies about Singaporean and South East Asian literary writing. Other artists have responded to his writing, with collaborations in drama, dance and film.

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NEW TITLE INFORMATION Book details: ISBN-13: 9789811882784 Title: SINGAPORE IN THE 70s Price: S$18.26 before 9% GST (S$19.90 after GST). RM59.90 Author(s): Suresh & Syed. James Suresh is author. Syed Ismal is illustrator. Publisher: Training Plus International Size: 210 x 145 mm (landscape) Extent: 180 pages Publication Date: February 2024 Synopsis of ‘Singapore in the 70s’ ‘Singapore in the 70s is a follow up to the last book ‘Singapore in the 60s.’ which was written and published by James Suresh to celebrate Singapore’s fiftieth anniversary. The book received an SG50 grant and has gone into second print since its launch. Singapore in the 70s is a personal recollection of the author’s experiences as a teenager growing up in Singapore at a time of rapid modernisation and cultural change. Through his personal recollections he takes us on a journey back to the 70s when the hippie movement was in full swing. The authorities had to introduce drastic measures like ‘operation snip snip’ to discourage young men from spotting long hair which was associated with drugs and the hippie culture. We also get a glimpse of the fashion in the 70s from bell bottoms to miniskirts and platform shoes. Younger readers will get an idea of what their parents or grandparents did for recreation and entertainment at a time when there was no internet, computers, social media, mobile phones, and cable TV. Through personal recollections the author also captures the golden age of entertainment in Singapore when many local recording artistes made it big not only in this region but as far away as Europe and the US. Singapore’s only female movie hero, Cleopatra Wong is also featured together with sports icons of the 70s. Major happenings in the 70s including disasters, odd events like the escape of a panther and a hypo from the Singapore zoo as well as the launch of Singapore’s own brand of TV are covered with a touch of humour. The first drive in restaurant, the one and only drive in cinema in Jurong, the first MacDonalds outlet and many other forgotten events and places are revived with fondness and nostalgia. The last chapter describes the author’s experience as a national serviceman in 70s when the SAF was still in its infancy and resources were limited. The author describes what it was like then including the enlistment procedures, the living conditions, the food, the training, and the facilities and compares them to the experiences of the national servicemen today. As is usually the case, every generation of national servicemen believes that his time was the worst and that the present generation are having it easy.

About the Author – James Suresh The author is also co-creator of Singapore’s comic icon, Mr Kiasu and brings with him a comic approach to storytelling. His other books include ‘Singapore in the 60s’ which received an SG50 grant, ‘On a Street in Singapore’ which was endorsed by the STB and was on the Sunday Times’ Best Seller list for 5 weeks. Kopi Tiam – a collection of his newspaper comic strips and ‘When I was In Uniform’ a recollection of his time serving as regular in the SAF.

The Illustrator – Syed Ismail Suresh met Syed back in the early 90s when Syed used to be a regular contributor to the Kiasu Magazine. They have since collaborated on developing comic strips for the press and various magazines. Syed has been the illustrator for all the previous books including ‘When I was In Uniform’, ‘On A Street in Singapore’ and ‘Singapore in the 60s’ He has also collaborated with Suresh on many commissioned works including wall murals of MRT stations and other statutory boards.

Designer -Suki Chong Suki Chong who had been instrumental in designing the professional looking covers and layout for all the books over the years. She also designed the layout of the wall murals based on the illustrations produced by Syed and the text that was developed by Suresh. Her visual ideas for layout and design have always resulted in great designs for their books, postcards, murals, and other collaterals.

Related titles: 9789811414756 KOPI THIAM, S$18.30 9789810870461 ON A STREET IN SINGAPORE, S$18.47 9789810466114 WHEN I WAS IN UNIFORM, S$15.00.

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The Malay Dilemma By Mahathir Mohamad

Available January 2024

Synopsis In The Malay Dilemma, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad examines and analyses the make-up of the Malays and the problem of racial harmony in Malaysia. First published in 1970, the book seeks to explain the causes for the 13 May 1969 riots in Kuala Lumpur. Dr Mahathir sets out his view as to why the Malays are economically backward and why they feel they must insist upon immigrants becoming real Malaysians speaking in due course nothing but Malay, as do immigrants to America or Australia speak nothing but the language of what the author calls “the definitive people”. He argues that the Malays are the rightful owners of Malaya. He also argues that immigrants are guests until properly absorbed, and that they are not properly absorbed until they have abandoned the language and culture of their past. This is a reprint in a new size of the reissue of The Malay Dilemma is prefaced by a new Foreword (2008) by Dr Mahathir.

About the Author Tun Mahathir bin Mohamad was born on 20 December 1925 in Alor Star, Kedah. Showing an early interested in politics, he became involved in the Anti-Malayan Union campaign in 1945 and joined the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) as a member in 1946. Under the pseudonym C H E Det, he was a frequent contributor to the Sunday Times, writing articles on the Malays and politics. Elected to Parliament in 1964, he was expelled from UMNO in 1969. He was re-elected in 1972 and later became the Minister of Education. In 1978, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister as well as Minister of Trade and Industry. He became prime minister in 1983 and led the country until 2003.

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Reissue of a ground-breaking book on the issue of racial harmony in Malaysia

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Essential reading for those interested in the history and politics of Malaysia.

ISBN: 978 981 5169 95 9 Retail Price: SGD 25 before GST | RM69.90 Format: 227 x 152 x ?? mm / PB / 192 pp Weight: ?? g Category: Politics Territories & Rights: World/All Languages Thema Code: JP (Politics & Govt) BISAC Code: POL072000 (POLITICAL SCIENCE / Religion, Politics & State), POL054000 (POLITICAL SCIENCE / World/Asia), SOC070000 (SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations) Imprint: Marshall Cavendish Editions Target Audience: General Publication date: 2 January 2024 Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196 Tel: (65) 6213 9300 Fax: (65) 6285 4871 Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com Website: www.marshallcavendish.com Distribution Sales Janine Gamilla Tel: (65) 6213 6327 Email: janinegamilla@sg.marshallcavendish.com Marketing Mindy Pang Tel: (65) 6213 6314 Email: mindypang@sg.marshallcavendish.com

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