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Derived from the Latin “publicare”, it means “to make public, to reveal, divulge, announce”. To publish a book is an utterly challenging yet fulfilling endeavour. It is both an art and a craft. How does one transform that painstakinglypenned manuscript into a work that’s available to the public and yes, a work the public wants to read? That’s the publisher’s responsibility. It requires editors, illustrators, layout artists, publicists, printers… the whole works!
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SINGAPORE BOOK AWARDS 2022 9 2022 Awards Categories There are forty-six finalists nominated for 11 award categories. These 42 finalists cover the best in audio and print titles of the Singapore publishing industry. The award categories are arranged in the order of presentation at the virtual Awards Ceremony. 1 Best Magazine Title 2 Best Custom Publishing Title 3 Best Professional Title 4 Best Audiobook 5 Best Illustrated Non-Fiction Title 6 Best Literary Work 7 Best Young Persons Title (7 – 18 years old) 8 Best Education Title 9 Best Picture Book (5 – 7 years old) 10 Best Non-Fiction Title 11 Best Book Cover Design Followed by Readers’ Choice Award 2022 and Book of the Year 2022
Anitha Devi Pillai Lecturer, English Language and Literature, National Institute of Education Marion Ngo Marketing and Business Development Executive, Asia, Crawford and Company Andrew Fong CEO, CLASS Limited
BOOK OF THE YEAR Gene Tan Assistant Chief Executive, Partnership and Strategy Group, National Library Board Leslie Lim Product and Sales Manager, Pansing Distribution Triena Ong Former SBPA President
BEST NON-FICTION TITLE
Syed Ali Bin Ahmad Semait Managing Director, Pustaka Nasional How Meng Leong Researcher, Nanyang Technological University Shan Rajaguru Director/Partner, E&S Publishing Consultants Nicholas Fang Director, Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Managing Director, Black Dot Pte Ltd BEST PICTURE BOOK Casey Chen Multidisciplinary Artist Kathy Low Business Director, Casco Publications Sharifah Zahra Aljunied Former Librarian
Panel of Judges
BEST LITERARY WORK
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Woon Academic Liaison, Continental Automotive Singapore Wong Yew Leong Lecturer, Policy, Curriculum and Leadership, National Institute of Education Sharifah Md Kassim Director, Edureach Services
Ilangoh Thanabalan Development Manager, Thames and Hudson Asia Ojeda Professor, of
Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University BEST KoNON-FICTIONILLUSTRATEDTITLEHuiHuy Creative Director, Duet Design Marissa Chen Independent Publishing Consultant BEST YOUNG PERSONS TITLE (7 – 18 YEARS OLD) Moses Sia Educator-Artist Shirley Lim Deputy Head, Children and Teens, National Library Board Elaine Ee Deputy Director, Content Publishing, National Gallery Singapore
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PROFESSIONAL TITLE
Jane Wee Senior Head (Chinese Language), Collection Planning and Development, National Library Board Francis Dorai Editorial and Publishing Consultant, National Library Board Seetha Lakshmi Assistant Head (Asian Languages and Cultures), National Institute of Education
Chua Chong Jin Senior Lecturer, College of Business, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University Barry Clarke Managing Director, Taylor and Francis Asia Pacific
Dawn Marie Lee Editor, Passages Magazine John Thet Publisher, Asian Geographic Magazines
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Senior Lecturer, Dip. in Film, Sound & Video, School of Film & Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Gerald Cai Vice-President (SEA/Japan/Korea/ELL), Pearson M Shah Director/Producer, The Video Company
BEST MAGAZINE TITLE
Pang Siew Moi
Former Executive Vice President, Mediacorp BEST
Panel of Judges
BEST CUSTOM PUBLISHING
Designers: Carolynn Yoe, Vanessa Goh
Language of Publication: English Synopsis:
Contributing Authors: Adeline Ng, Salome Ong
PRESENT PERFECT: THE SURVIVAL ISSUE
The Survival Issue brings its readers on a journey to re-evaluate what it means to thrive in this day and age in an urban jungle like Singapore. It helps them navigate themes pertinent to city life including community living, resource allocation, technological advancements, and food security and introduces them to Singapore’s up-andcoming industries. Readers are encouraged to reflect on the important skills they need for cityliving, the causes they believe in and the roles they can play in their communities.
The Survival Issue is the first of Present Perfect‘s five issues in 2021, a magazine designed for secondary school students. The magazine presents current affairs through activity-driven articles that help readers engage with the world around them, while practising their writing skills. It covers a comprehensive range of English Language skills in the O Level examination formats such as grammar editing, situational writing, listening comprehension and more, complete with fun illustrations and helpful writing and vocabulary tips.
Editors: Gloria Tan and Claryce Lum
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Publisher: Think Tank Studios
First Publication Date: February 15, 2021
ISSN: 2424-9467
Publisher: Jsim Education Pte Ltd
ISSN: 2737-5560
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First Publication Date: September 1, 2021
Author: Cheryl Tay Cover Designer: Tay Hanny
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Language of Publication: English Synopsis: With excellent track records, awardswinning titles and rave reviews among readers, the BBC Earth Magazine (Asia) has been in the Asian market for 14 years. BBC Earth Magazine is content-driven, packed with fascinating and informative features by experts and illustrated with quality photography. There are TV channels - BBC Global Channels and pay channels in Asia for the BBC Earth cable programme.
The magazine is a bi-monthly publication under the reputable BBC Earth Channel that features a series of opinion pieces and news articles surrounding the latest developments in SCIENCE, HISTORY and NATURE. On top of educating readers who are not well-versed in these topics, it also provides critical perspectives that inspire them to think more deeply about contentious issues. The BBC Earth Magazine is HIGHLY BENEFICIAL for students from age 11 and above, as it empowers students to produce well-analysed essays and understand critical ideas conveyed in comprehension passages. EARTH
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Editor-in-Chief: Rebecca Bisset
EXPAT LIVING SINGAPORE
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Expat Living is a leading English-language monthly lifestyle magazine and website for a wide audience in Singapore (and with a sister magazine in Hong Kong), from those living here long-term to the newly-arrived. It’s for anyone seeking news and views on daily life, health, beauty, education, home interiors, entertainment, travel and dining. The first issue of Expat Living launched in Singapore almost 20 years ago and the magazine has built a reputation as an essential guide amongst both the expatriate community and locals. Each issue is filled with reliable recommendations and reviews of the latest products, services and businesses in Singapore, from peers, experts and experienced writers alike. Its content is complemented by inspiring stories about Singaporeans and individuals who have made Singapore their home. The publication also produces annual guides such as the Kids’ Guide, City Guide and Home & Property Guide to give readers more in-depth content on popular topics relating to parenthood, settling into Singapore and creating the perfect home in this ever-changing city.
First Publication Date: February 2002
Publisher: Expat Living Publications Pte Ltd
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Author: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: No one is safe until everyone is safe. Singapore’s struggle against the coronavirus mirrors those being waged by countries everywhere against a relentless, invisible enemy. Sensing a need for simple and concise public health education and information that could help people to make sense of a bewildering new abnormal, the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine launched a long-running series of illustrated stories on social media platforms. The COVID-19 Chronicles quickly took off, drawing the attention of the WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, which arranged for the series to be shared with other countries. This book features every Chronicles story published, and tells the story of the work behind the scenes to bring each episode to life. Offering bite-sized explanations of issues and topics seeded by the pandemic’s global march, the Chronicles prods readers to stay safe, while also providing a humorous take on Singaporean life in the time of COVID-19. COVID-19
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Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
CHRONICLES: SINGAPORE’S JOURNEY FROM PANDEMIA TO PERIPANDEMIC LIMBO
First Publication Date: November 15, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-124-542-8 (hardcover), 978-981-125-144-3 (paperback)
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Mapping the World: Perspectives from Asian Cartography is an accompaniment to the eponymous exhibition held at the National Library of Singapore in late 2021. This publication brings together different mapping traditions and worldviews; political and cultural spheres of influence; and explore the exchange of cartographic knowledge between civilisations across the world.
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Written by curators Pierre Singaravélou and Fabrice Argounès, this book showcases masterpieces in cartographic history from various institutions and invites us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of Asian cartography.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
First Publication Date: December 10, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-1819-52-0
Pierre Singaravélou is Professor of History at King’s College London and at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Fabrice Argounès is Assistant Professor in History of Geography at the University of Rouen-Normandy and a researcher at the Centre for the History of Contemporary Asia in Paris. Both have curated numerous exhibitions in Europe, Asia, and North America
Authors: Pierre Singaravélou, Fabrice Argounès
MAPPING THE WORLD: PERSPECTIVES FROM ASIAN CARTOGRAPHY
A wardrobe in a palette of beige, ivory, and cream softens the archetypal image of classical musicians, giving it a youthful and contemporary update. A combination of closeups and full-length portraits showcases their personalities and the details of the musical instruments they play.
SCO: HIDDEN GEMS BEST CUSTOM PUBLISHING FINALISTS
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Illustrator: Tony Law
Author: Leong Weng Kam
First Publication Date: December 10, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-1819-52-0
SCO MUSICIANS SERIES KAMWENGLEONG
Publisher: Focus Publishing Ltd
A series of flat tone illustrations opens each chapter dedicated to a member of the orchestra and the musical instrument they play. The device is rendered in detailed flat art, with textured organic shapes in the background. This moves away from traditional realistic styles, keeping the illustrations in line with the clean and modern design of the book.
Language of Publication: English, Chinese Synopsis:
SCO Hidden Gems – Celebrating Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s Silver Jubilee is presented in a slipcase comprising the English edition and the Chinese edition. The commemorative book spotlighted eight Virtuosos and their journey with SCO. While most bilingual books start with one language and translate to another, SCO Hidden Gems were written by two editorial teams in the native language to better resonate with the audience.
Authors: Eric Sim, Simon Mortlock
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Language of Publication: English Synopsis: A key opinion leader on LinkedIn, Eric Sim shares practical and actionable tips to help you achieve your career goals. He draws these from his diverse real-life experience — from selling street food and training to be an engineer, to becoming a managing director at UBS Investment Bank. Arranged thematically into 66 bite-sized chapters, this book brings together a series of relatable stories and case studies. You’ll learn valuable career lessons, such as why it’s important to be a “combo specialist”, and how you can influence people and build your personal brand. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce or are looking to get further ahead, let this book inspire you to take powerful small actions of your own
SMALL ACTIONS: LEADING YOUR CAREER TO BIG SUCCESS
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Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd First Publication Date: November 26, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-123-257-2 (hardcover), 978-981-123-385-2 (paperback)
Author: Vivek Iyyani
FUNDAMENTAL WAYS TO RECRUIT, REWARD & RETAIN THE LARGEST GENERATION IN THE WORKFORCE
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: By 2025, Millennials will form 75 per cent of the global workforce and more than half of them (58 per cent of global Millennials) are living in Asia! Archaic methods of management leave Millennials uninspired and unmotivated to produce results. Like any generation of workers, performance lies in management. While the pop culture narrative would have us believe that Millennials are entitled, lazy, spoiled brats — Millennials are the generation of change: highly adaptive, bright, and quick to take on a Bestchallenge.practices and proven strategies from Google, Netflix, LinkedIn, and other top employers provide real-world models for effective management, and new research on first-wave versus second-wave Millennials helps you parse the difference between your new hires and more experienced workers. You’ll learn why flex time, social media, dress code, and organizational structure are shifting, and answer the all-important question: How do we engage Millennials?
SEA Pte Ltd First Publication Date: June 29, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4867-82-5
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ENGAGING MILLENNIALS: 7
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First Publication Date: August 13, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-18-0647-6
Author: Alvin Poh
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SUPER SCALING: SYSTEMISE, BREAK FREE, AND SKYROCKET YOUR BUSINESS TO MILLIONS
Publisher: Candid Creation Publishing
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: You probably created your business because you wanted to solve real-world problems, and in the process achieve wealth and freedom. However, running your own show is often tougher than expected — you find yourself hustling with pure grit, making mistake after mistake, until you are frustrated and burnt out, especially if you are trying to scale up the company. If this sounds like where you are now, then this book is for you. Dive in and learn from the author’s own experience of how he scaled up his own company, achieved success and wealth, and broke free from the everyday grind. His methodology — the 5E Scale Engine — consists of practical steps that you can immediately take action on to systematically scale up your business and get to 7 figures and beyond, consistently and comfortably.
• Specific areas of regulatory guidance that apply to Fintech
• A summary of common Fintech business areas
Publisher: LexisNexis Southeast Asia
• Case studies related to real-world Fintech regulatory concerns. FINTECH IN ASIA-PACIFIC IN Randall E. Duran AdrianGavinLawrenceRaftery
REGULATION OF
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Regulation of Fintech in Asia-Pacific provides a contextual overview of Fintech and explains the legal and regulatory concerns most relevant to it. Regulatory considerations are examined across a range of businesses and technologies, with specific areas of regulatory guidance covered for ten countries across AsiaPacific. This book provides legal professionals, bankers, Fintech entrepreneurs, and educators with the information necessary to understand regulatory compliance requirements for Fintech businesses and solutions in the region.
Authors: Randall E. Duran, Adrian Lawrence, Gavin Raftery
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• Country-specific examination of how Fintech is regulated in Asia-Pacific
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• An overview of key Fintech technologies
First Publication Date: July 25, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4892-81-0
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Publisher: LexisNexis Southeast Asia
Language of Publication: English
DATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY LAW: RISKS AND MITIGATION PROFESSIONAL TITLE FINALISTS
Authors: Paul Flanagan, James Goepel, Jared Paul Miller, Bridget Kathleen Mead, James Ottavio Castagnera
An increasing number of national and regional jurisdictions have been implementing data privacy and cybersecurity laws; however, few, if any, jurisdictions have laws which provide concrete guidance for organisations on how to comply. Outside of the law, data privacy and cybersecurity threats have started to significantly harm companies’ bottom lines. This book seeks to bridge the gaps between legal requirements, data privacy and cybersecurity threats, and the implementation of data privacy and cybersecurity strategies. This book guides organisations through the implementation of comprehensive enterprise risk management (‘ERM’) and compliance programs that reduce organisational risks and legal liabilities while operationalising cybersecurity and data privacy strategies. The book includes a discussion of the cybersecurity and data privacy legal situation in several ASEAN member states and how their various legal structures influence their approach to cybersecurity and data privacy.
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First Publication Date: June 20, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4892-74-2
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Language of Publication: English Synopsis: A powerful and compelling audio adaptation of the Sacred Guardians graphic novel: Sacred Guardians tells the epic story of Dev, a mythical and immortal being from the island of Tumasik, who races against time to gather five Sacred Guardians and fight against the threat of a powerful demon in ancient Southeast Asia.
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Author: Aydeel Djoeharie
First Publication Date: June 18, 2021
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Narrators: Hamish Brown, Aric Hidir Amin, Dennis Sofian, Yazid Jalil, Lauren Sim, Chaya Gonzales, Fritz Almanzo, Aman Alhamid, Hazim Saini, Lee Wok Trinh, Desiree Orien Tay, Nicholas Bloodsworth
Written and directed by Aydeel Djoeharie with tokuAsia Pte Ltd, and featuring a talented team of Singapore-based voice actors — Hamish Brown, Aric Hidir Amin, Denis Sofian, Lauren Sim, Chaya Gonzales, Desiree Orien Tay, Hazim Saini, Fritz Almanzo, Lee Wok Trinh, Aman Alhamid, and Nicholas Bloodworth — this adaptation is a perfect complement to the graphic novel. Witness the exciting and action-packed story come to life in the Sacred Guardians audio drama! The full audiobook is available for free streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, Audiomack, Mixcloud, and ReadStoryTel.alongwith the graphic novel for the best experience! Purchase your printed copy at asiapacbooks.com
SACRED GUARDIANS: THE AUDIO DRAMA
Publisher: Storytel
TIMOTHY AND THE PHUBBERS
Narrator: Adrian Pang
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Author: Ken Kwek Illustrator: Lolita Chiong
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Timothy Pong has enough trouble at home without throwing his first year of secondary school into the mix. The Pong family only interact with each other through digital machines rather than human contact. Twelve-year-old Timothy is too young to own a phone, according to his mum, so he hasn’t actually spoken to his family in years as he can’t WhatsApp his parents or Snapchat his older sister.
Even worse, the most menacing bully in school, who also just happens to be the prettiest girl Timothy has ever seen, has plucked him out as her new favourite target. Luckily, Timothy has a few ideas up his sleeve to survive Secondary One, as well as the help of his undernourished friend Rudy, who, when not helping Timothy, can be found eating grass in the school field. When their first plan goes horribly wrong and Timothy is caught on camera with his pants down – the most embarrassing three minutes of fame ever, the two friends must up their game if they’re to expose the conniving Bella, ace their Science project, and learn how an old-fashioned camera they first mistook for a hairdryer might be the answer to their prayers
First Publication Date: March 23, 2021 ISBN: 978-91-801-3800-0
Language of Publication: English Synopsis Award-winning: television actress and host Belinda Lee has travelled the world in the course of her work. The bilingual thespian has met many remarkable individuals who have embraced the road less trodden and left the rat race. They volunteer their time in unusual social causes including building schools, rescuing street children and helping those suffering from the ravages of war. This collection of heart-warming stories introduces readers to these amazing people who celebrate the human spirit and restore your faith in the good of humanity.
LARGER THAN LIFE BEST AUDIOBOOK FINALISTS
Publisher: Storytel
Authors: Belinda Lee, Juleen Shaw
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Narrator: Belinda Lee
First Publication Date: August 2, 2021 ISBN: 978-91-521-6859-2
BEST AUDIOBOOK
Publisher: Storytel
Author: Suffian Hakim
HARRIS BIN POTTER AND THE STONED PHILOSOPHER FINALISTS
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First Publication Date: August 30, 2021
Narrator: Suhaimi Yusof
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Harris bin Potter is an orphan who loves to play void deck football like any other Singaporean boy. But when he discovers he is a parceltongue (i.e., he can talk to boxes...er, parcels), his world changes. Harris learns about his magical lineage and enrols at the MOE-approved Hog-TakHalal-What School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he is sorted into the House of Fandi and gets caught up in an insane adventure to save Singapore’s magical folk from being turned into kosongs.
ISSN: 978-91-521-6435-8
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GASTRONOMIC TRAVELS THROUGH THE ARCHIPELAGO
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd First Publication Date: December 6, 2021
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: This is not a cookbook. It is the unwritten story of a people. Between the vast Indian and Pacific oceans lies a realm of extraordinary natural abundance: the Malay Archipelago, known widely as the Nusantara. These islands of Southeast Asia have nourished the lives of indigenous Malays throughout the centuries and nurtured the diverse peoples that have set foot on their shores. Today, the Malays make up less than a fifth of the population in Singapore. This book explores their food, not just as a means of sustenance but as a cultural activity. Following the broad sweep of Malay cuisine’s evolution – from the 7th-century kingdom of Srivijaya to the 21st-century emporium of cosmopolitanSingapore – this book traces the continuity and dynamism of a shared cultural consciousness. Sumptuously served with stunning photographs, delicious recipes and diligent research, this is essential reading for anyone –gourmets and amateurs alike – hungry for a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and their food. FOOD OF SINGAPORE MALAYS:
Author: Khir Johari
ISSN: 978-981-4841-92-4
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Publisher: Epigram Books
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Esteemed architect Tay Kheng Soon is known for his out-of-the-box architectural design: Think iconic, multifunctional brutalist buildings such as the People’s Park Complex and the Golden Mile Complex. Tay seeks to implement Asian philosophy and local design elements for the enhancement of spatial planning, urban development and buildings. In this book, he reimagines architecture and architectural studies from design, education and aesthetics to going beyond architecture as an Art objective with a uniquely Asian approach.
ISSN: 978-981-4984-01-0
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First Publication Date: November 30, 2021
ACTIVIST
ARCHITECTURE: THOUGHTS ON ASIAN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION
Author: Tay Kheng Soon
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First Publication Date: October 31, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-49-8407-2
Publisher: Embassy of France in Singapore, National Library Board, Singapore and Epigram Books
Editors: Francis Dorai, Martyn E.Y. Low Translator: Andria Spring Illustrators: Alfred Duvaucel, Pierre-médard Diard
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DIARD & DUVAUCEL: FRENCH NATURAL HISTORY DRAWINGS OF SINGAPORE AND SOUTHEAST ASIA (1818-1820)
Language of Publication: English
Synopsis: In the 1800s, two French naturalists named PierreMédard Diard and Alfred Duvaucel travelled to Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia to collect and study the local flora and fauna. Knowing that it was important to supplement the specimens they sent back to scientists in Europe with sketches, Diard and Duvaucel commissioned artists to create hundreds of drawings of animals and plants at each of the locations they visited. Today, the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris houses 120 of these drawings, and the entire collection has been digitised and transferred to Singapore’s National Library for safekeeping. Diard & Duvaucel is an initiative between the Embassy of France in Singapore and the National Library to celebrate the deep ties between France and Singapore, as well as the regional biodiversity. The stunning illustrations are accompanied by essays and captions written by curators and scientists
Author: Yihan Sim Language of Publication: English Synopsis: What if the gods were condemned to immortality due to the continued storytelling by mortals? What if Hades met Persephone in contemporary Singapore? Sophie is an ordinary florist living an ordinary mortal life in Singapore whilst caring for an aged mother suffering from dementia. One day, a peculiar man with the same name as the ancient Greek god of the Underworld crashes into her life and falls in her debt. Sophie tries to help him recover from amnesia and get back on his feet, arranging for him to work for room and board at her flower shop. As time goes by, she grows accustomed to his company. She becomes unsure if she actually wants him to quickly pay off his debt and step out of her life just as abruptly as he had arrived. Absurd, comedic, and tender at the same time, this whimsical variation of the classic Greek myth will not fail to amuse and delight.
First Publication Date: June 15, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4974-04-2
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
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PERSEPHONE’S CHOICE
First Publication Date: May 25, 2021 ISBN: 978-9-814-88291-0
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Language of Publication: English Synopsis: The shooting of Molly’s childhood friend in London’s Chinatown has led her from Batu Pahat in Malaysia to the British capital to find answers. Who murdered him? And why? She soon becomes embroiled in a web of deceit spun in an immigrant enclave shrouded in secrecy as her past catches up on her. The Arches of Gerrard Street is a coming-of-age novel about a young girl from a small town thrust into a big city finding her way back to herself. GERRARD STREET
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Author: Grace Chia
Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA Pte Ltd
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: In 1890s Singapore, the formidable Miss Leda Cassidy arrives as paid companion to Sarah Jane Bendemeer, whose family suffers under the thrall of Southeast Asia’s most terrifying hantu. But there is more to Miss Cassidy than meets the eye, and she’s faced down worse in her life than a However,pontianak.she may have met her match in the indefatigable businessman, Mr Kay Wing Tong, whose large and constantlygrowing family clearly requires female supervision, especially of the particular kind Miss Cassidy can provide. Ill omens and strange happenings surround Mr Kay and his colourful family, and Miss Cassidy must find a way to defend the ones she has learned to love. MISS CASSIDY
Publisher: Epigram Books
Author: Meihan Boey
THE FORMIDABLE
First Publication Date: August 31, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-49-0188-8
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First Publication Date: June 29, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4914-96-3
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Meet Alexis. Her Grandpa’s memories have been shattered. The only cure? Memory Glue. To brew it, she’ll just need a few ingredients: Like, nose hair from a baku (dream-eater), sweat from a duyung (sea siren) and... OK. Maybe some of the stuff can be tricky to find in local Tosupermarkets.obtainthem
Alexis must journey to an enchanted land called Mist, where the fabled creatures from Grandpa’s folktales are alive in the flesh. Many of whom aren’t strict vegetarians. Oh, and there’s a deadline. The items must be gathered by Spring, or else Grandpa’s memories will be gone for good. At least she’ll have company: the nasty kenit (forest imp) who had cast the horrible spell on Grandpa, and her stern Grandma, who harbours a secret that will change Alexis’ life forever... Piece of cake, right?
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Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA Pte Ltd
MISTBOUND: HOW TO GLUE BACK GRANDPA
Author: Daryl Kho
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Illustrated by 10 female Singapore artists, this book was produced in collaboration with the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO). The book’s editor, Margaret Thomas, is a seasoned writer who is deeply involved in SCWO activities.
AWESOME WOMEN OF SINGAPORE
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Awesome Women of Singapore is a collection of stories of the inspirational women found throughout the country’s past to the present day, including Hajjah Fatimah binte Sulaiman, the businesswoman and philanthropist to whom the mosque at Beach Road is dedicated; Laurentia Tan, Singapore’s most decorated Paralympian; and Hedwig Anuar, who was the director of the National Library for 28 years. Lawyers, activists, soldiers, swimmers and scientists, these women, from all colours and creeds, fought to break the mould. Singapore today is partly shaped through their tremendous work.
Publisher: Epigram Books
Authors: Debbie Chia, Dr Phyllis Chew
Illustrators: 8EyedSpud, Anngee Neo, Arai Kreva, Cheng Puay Koon, Hafi, Kim Nguyen, Natalie Christian Tan, Niki Koh, Nisa’ Tuzzakirah S., Shana Kamaldin
First Publication Date: March 31, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-49-0124-6
The book hopes to encourage young children and inspire generations with the stories of these Singapore women, all from the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame, who worked hard to achieve their dreams. Many saw hardships along the way, but they never gave up.
Author: A.J. Low Language of Publication: English Synopsis: The adventures of the Supper Club continue! Eliza finds herself alone and friendless in her new school. When she suspects a famous video game influencer has gone missing, Eliza immediately calls Sherlock Sam, Watson and the Supper Club to investigate. However, the facts point to Eliza making it all up. Will Sherlock and the Supper Club discover what’s really going on before Eliza gets into even more trouble? Or will her number of likes plunge below a socially acceptable status?
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INSTANOODLEGRAM
SHERLOCK
Publisher: Epigram Books
SAM AND THE DIGITAL DETECTIVES ON
First Publication Date: October 31, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4901-28-4
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: think! Mathematics is a series of textbooks designed to provide students valuable learning experiences and a deeper appreciation of mathematics by engaging their minds and hearts. The series cover the MOE Syllabus for Mathematics implemented from 2021 and reflects the important shifts towards the development of 21stcentury competencies. Underpinning the writing of this textbook is our belief that all students can learn and appreciate mathematics. This textbook series will be a meaningful companion for students as they embark on an exciting journey in secondary school mathematics through collaborative and self-directed learning.
ISBN: 978-981-33-3333-8 (3A), 978-981-33-3334-5 (3B)
Publisher: Shing Lee Publishers Pte Ltd
THINK! MATHEMATICS AND 3B BUNDLE)
(8TH EDITION
3A
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EDUCATION TITLE FINALISTS
Authors: Dr Yeap Ban Har, Dr Joseph B.W. Yeo, Dr Choy Ban Heng, Sharon Lee, Teh Keng Seng, Wong Lai Fong, Wong -Ng Siew Hiong
First Publication Date: 2022 (8th Edition)
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Publisher: Star Publishing Pte Ltd
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Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Social Studies 4A is designed to empower students to be informed, concerned and participative citizens, ready for society and the world. Students will learn about Singapore’s early history, how settlers came to live in Singapore, the challenges they faced and the contributions they made. Students will explore Singapore’s earliest journey and understand how life in Singapore today is shaped by what happened in the past. The textbook provides students with a practical and engaging learning experience through illustrated stories, footnotes explaining difficult words and terms and side features that contains thinking questions and activities, interesting information and key learning points
SOCIAL STUDIES PRIMARY 4A
First Publication Date: January 1, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4895-12-5
Author: Curriculum Planning & Development Division, Ministry of Education (MOE)
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Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd First Publication Date: August 25, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-123-490-3 (hardcover), 978-981-123-558-0 (paperback)
Author: Letizia Diamante Language of Publication: English Synopsis: As soon as you open this book, YOU become the protagonist! Readers will be catapulted to CERN, one of the most famous laboratories in the world — a real scientific wonderland of underground tunnels, massive experiments and technological marvels. In this choose-your-own-adventure book, readers can choose to play the role of a researcher, a student or a tourist, and go on an adventure filled with loads of braintickling facts about particles and science wonders. As readers unfold the story and explore the unsolved mysteries of the Universe through the fun activities, they can also learn interesting bite-sized tidbits of scientific knowledge that are easy to understand.
YOUR ADVENTURES AT CERN: PLAY THE HERO AMONG PARTICLES AND A PARTICULAR DINOSAUR!
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First Publication Date: April 9, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-123-588-7 (hardcover), 978-981-123-636-5 (paperback)
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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IMPOSSIBLE THINGS: QUANTUM PHYSICS AND RELATIVITY FOR EVERYONE
Author: Nury Vittachi Illustrator: Step Cheung Language of Publication: English Synopsis Quantum:physics and relativity, two of the most important advances in modern science, are normally presented as a series of technical discoveries in 20th-century YetEurope.thisbrief, easy-to-read volume shows how they were underpinned by centuries of observations about the nature of reality from the great philosophies and faiths of humanity, from China to India to the Middle East. This book explains complex and advanced quantum physics and relativity concepts simply in a straightforward manner, making such topics more accessible for a wider range of people, including general readers and young readers.
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“This delightful book celebrates marine animals in their first year of life, especially rare and endangered ones. It will inspire many young readers to explore and fall in love with the natural world. A new must -have for children and parents alike.”
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GOODNIGHT, BABY OCEAN ANIMALS
Authors: Fiona Ocean Simmance, Alison Sky Simmance Illustrator: Thejal Mathura
Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
First Publication Date: October 4, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-5009-35-4
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Goodnight, Baby Ocean Animals celebrates endangered ocean animals in their first years of life. The enchanting illustrations will captivate young readers and inspire them to explore, love and protect our Blue Planet as they learn how baby ocean animals, including otters, polar bears, penguins, orcas, albatrosses, turtles and whale sharks, play in the vast oceans and go to sleep under the loving watch of different family members.
— Dr. Jane Goodall DBE
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
MR
Author: Sophia Huang Illustrator: Evelyn Ghozalli
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First Publication Date: July 16, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4974-03-5
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Mr Roll is a regular toilet paper tube. He is hardworking and does his job well. But when the paper runs out, he is tossed aside and labelled as trash ... Is this the end for Mr Roll? Come along with Mr Roll as he discovers that there is so much more that he can be. This book is a fun and engaging introduction to recycling, upcycling and conservation for young children. It raises awareness about waste management and is an excellent starting point to discuss the importance of the environment, and how everyone should do their part to reduce, reuse and recycle. The interactive storyline gently weaves in educational concepts about the broader topic of sustainability in a manner that makes it easy for children to grasp and understand. ROLL FINDS NEW LIFE
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Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Ubin Elephant is a 36-page illustrated children’s story book about a baby elephant who swam to Pulau Ubin by mistake. The residents panicked and the frightened and hungry little elephant hid in the forest. Fortunately, an animal expert arrived and he figured out how to get the elephant out of the forest. The little elephant was eventually reunited with its mother and sent back to its home in Malaysia. The story was inspired by the real-life incident in March 1991 when an elephant swam to Pulau Ubin from Johor, and caused some excitement for about a week. It was eventually tracked down, led off Pulau Ubin and returned to Malaysia. ELEPHANT
First Publication Date: November 24, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4827-31-7
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Author: Alan John
UBIN
Author: Quek Hong Shin
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Works of art presented in public spaces are increasingly viewed from the perspective of place-making, a holistic approach that engages the diverse functions of a location and its wider context. As a practice, place- making integrates urban planning, landscape architecture, and cultural management. Culture City. Culture Scape. documents a major public art commission for a newly designed business park in Singapore, Mapletree Business City II, featuring works by international and local artists Dan Graham, Tomás Saraceno, Yinka Shonibare CBE, and Zul Mahmod, which draw upon regional histories and urban politics. The curators’ conversations with the artists and with Edmund Cheng, Chairman of Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd, as well as reflective essays on the development process and the potential of art in public spaces, lend context on the multiple points of view that must be reconciled to create meaningful public spaces and explore the role art can play in public education and social corporate investment.
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Publisher: NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore
CULTURE CITY. CULTURE SCAPE
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First Publication Date: May 3, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-14-4377-0
Authors: Ute Meta Bauer, Sophie Goltz, Khim Ong Book Designer: Vanessa Ban
Author: Woon Tai Ho Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Soul of Ink: Lim Tze Peng at 100 pays tribute to Lim Tze Peng, Singapore’s oldest living artist, and his remarkable achievement of artistic renaissance at 100. It traces the lean beginnings of Lim Tze Peng’s early years, relives the times of controversy over the artist’s innovations in Chinese calligraphy, and celebrates his breakthroughs. Throughout the book, attention is paid to Lim Tze Peng the man, the foundation of everything that is admirable about Lim Tze Peng the artist. It looks at the man behind the art, and how art has given life to him and his family. At the heart of this book is the word “soul”. What pushes a man at the age of 100 to continue breaking new ground in his life’s work? How has he been able to surprise not just the art community but himself?
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
NON-FICTION TITLE FINALISTS
First Publication Date: June 2, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-123-702-7 (hardcover), 978-981-123-773-7 (paperback)
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SOUL OF INK: LIM TZE PENG AT 100
Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA Pte Ltd
Author: Noeleen Heyzer
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: How did a young girl who rose from underprivileged circumstances in post-war Singapore become a trailblazer of women’s global leadership at the United Nations? Noeleen Heyzer was the first woman from outside North America to be appointed as Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the first woman Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). In these memoirs, Noeleen Heyzer reflects on her remarkable journey – from the challenges of her childhood and youth, her intellectual development at the University of Singapore and the University of Cambridge, to her groundbreaking work on women’s empowerment and her meteoric rise to the position of Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. It is a book that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the courage of individuals, communities, and societies to transform structures of discrimination and injustice.
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First Publication Date: July 13, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4954-24-2
Publisher: Landmark Books Pte Ltd
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Authors: Winston Choo (with Chua Siew San and Judith d’Silva)
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: As a boy, all Winston Choo wanted was to be a soldier. Never in his wildest dream did he imagine that he would, one day, have three stars on his shoulders. He tells how he was groomed by Dr Goh Keng Swee to lead the Singapore Armed Forces – and yet had t o surmount hurdles within both the military and civilian administration. He relates how he shaped the structure, values and culture of the SAF by focusing on people and esprit de corps, and taking a strategic yet pragmatic approach. After 33 years being a man of war, he found himself once again handpicked, this time to be a man of peace – first in the diplomatic service, then as Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross. His novel experience of being ADC to President Yusof Ishak and his astute dealings with the military around the world for the SAF ensured his success in making friends for his homeland. Stricken with cancer, but ever disciplined and never ready to surrender, Winston Choo shares what keeps him soldiering on.
WINSTON CHOO: A SOLDIER AT HEART TITLE FINALISTS
First Publication Date: August 13, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-11-8171-5
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First Publication Date: December 9, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4827-36-2978-981-4827-34-8(paperback),(e-book)
Editors: Tommy Koh, Daljit Singh
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Publisher: Straits Times Press
AMERICA: A SINGAPORE PERSPECTIVE NON-FICTION TITLE FINALISTS
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: The United States of America is the largest investor in Singapore. And in 2019, it channelled more resources (US$288 billion) into the city state than what it put into both China (US$116.2 billion) and Japan (US$131.8 billion) combined. This illustrates the economic significance of the US to Singapore. Beyond that, the US is also a very important partner of Singapore in security, education and culture. And so, Singaporeans should learn more about the superpower, thought Professor Tommy Koh, Singapore’s Ambassador-at-Large who had served as its Ambassador to the United States, and Mr Daljit Singh, Visiting Senior Fellow at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. They gathered 27 other writers with a good understanding of America to pen a collection of 29 essays, America: A Singapore Perspective. The compendium reveals insights into the various aspects of the US: its governing, election and political systems; business and economy; defence and foreign policy; as well as culture and culture wars.
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Author: Heather Sutherland Cover Designer: Lim An-Ling
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The eastern archipelagos stretch from Mindanao and Sulu in the north to Bali in the southwest and New Guinea in the southeast. Many of their inhabitants are regarded as “people without history”, while colonial borders cut across shared underlying patterns. Yet many of these societies were linked to trans-oceanic trading systems for millennia. Indeed, some of the world’s most prized commodities once came from territories which were either “stateless” or under the very tenuous control of loosely structured polities. Although individual regimes sought to control traffic, exchange between trans-regional or even trans-oceanic shippers and local communities was often direct, without mediation by overarching authorities.
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ASIA, c. 1600 – c. 1906
Trade provides the integrating framework for local and regional histories that cover more than 300 years, from the late 16th century to the beginning of the 20th, when new technologies and changing markets signalled Western dominance. The introduction considers theories from the social sciences and economics which can help liberate writers from dependence on states as narrative frameworks. Southeast Asian specialists can learn from this book, which ignores conventional geographic and temporal boundaries. It will also appeal to those working on wider themes such as global history, state formation, the evolution of markets and anthropology.
SEAWAYS AND GATEKEEPERS: TRADE AND STATE IN THE EASTERN ARCHIPELAGOS OF SOUTHEAST
First Publication Date: May 21, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-3251-22-9
Publisher: NUS Press
Language of Publication: English Synopsis:
Thebefore.book covers the evolution of money used in Singapore, from the copper coins and silver dollars circulating in the Malay Archipelago before the 19th century, through to the money created by the British colonial authorities for the Straits Settlements’ use and the creation of Singapore’s own dollar in 1967. As such it offers insights into the currency and monetary policy frameworks that have contributed to Singapore’s success as an international hub for trade and finance.
ISBN: 978-981-18-2129-5
A HISTORY OF MONEY IN SINGAPORE
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Publisher: Talisman Publishing Pte Ltd
BEST NON-FICTION TITLE FINALISTS
First Publication Date: November 1, 2021
Authors: Clement Liew, Peter Wilson
A product of research into primary sources and verifiable contemporaneous references this book fully illustrated and designed to provide an authoritative referenced text for both academics, professionals and lay persons alike.
A seminal publication which traces the history of money in Singapore from pre-colonial times to the present day, narrating the story in its political, economic, technological and social context-something that has not been recorded on such a scale
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On the surface, Mr Goodchild is a typical working class individual who leads a mundane, humdrum existence — just ike everyone else. But under this banal calmness, a muffled, indistinct voice besets him What truths lie behind the voice? Will Mr Goodchild ever be free?
“I draw inspiration from many sources ... books by Shaun Tan, Chris Van Allsburg and Haruki Murakami, paintings from Edward Hopper and Edgar Degas, and even films like Twelve Monkeys and Being John Malkovich ... I am very much interested to use the picture book art form to explore existential topics and human nature. I think storytelling with pictures is absolutely fascinating as pictures leave so much space for readers’ interpretation and personal engagement.”
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Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Surreal yet magical, this evocative and cryptic graphic novel revolves around the life of an anthropomorphic goat, examining the human experience and questioning if we are truly who or what we think we are.
First Publication Date: October 21, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4928-89-2
Author: J.H. Low
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A Deluge: A Period
A DRIP. A DROP. A DELUGE: A PERIOD TRAGICOMEDY
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First Publication Date: November 1, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-18-2259-9
Tragicomedy takes us on a journey through the eyes (and wombs) of six different women, from the girl who is experiencing her very first period, to the lady going through menopause, and how they – and the people around them – experience their monthly Menstruationcycles.is an intimately personal yet shared experience that can sometimes be hard to talk about candidly, but it’s time to put menstruating bodies at the heart of the conversation. Inspired by true stories from Asian women, this beautifully illustrated short comic by Andeasyand shows the lived experiences of unique, individual bodies, and brings to light the commonly undiscussed symptoms and trepidations of periods – heavy, regular, or non-existent. This comic book is part of DE Shorts, a series of self-contained stories on a wide range of social issues.
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Publisher: Difference Engine
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: What do newspapers, bread, cosmic changes, and the uterine lining have in Acommon?Drip.ADrop.
Author: Andeasyand (Nurulhuda Izyan)
FINALISTS
FUND
Publisher: Epigram Books
BOLD VISION: THE UNTOLD STORY OF SINGAPORE’S RESERVES AND ITS SOVEREIGN WEALTH
First Publication Date: September 30, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-4901-79-6
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Author: Freddy Orchard Cover Designer: Diane Lim
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: A pillar of those foundations is GIC, the investment company set up forty years ago by Dr Goh to invest the country’s financial reserves for the long term. Why did Dr Goh found GIC? What experiences moved him to that conclusion? How has GIC developed? Read the gripping, untold story that began with the currency separation from Malaysia to GIC’s humble beginning to the global sovereign wealth fund it is today. A tale of ingenuity, resilience and vision.
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Publisher: Epigram Books
Author: Wesley Leon Aroozoo Cover Designer: Priscilla Wong
First Publication Date: November 30, 2021 ISBN: 978-981-49-0180-2
Language of Publication: English Synopsis: Behind the golden façade of a land filled with opportunities dwell two destitute souls, shipped to Singapore in the late 1800s. Oseki, an ingenue forced into prostitution as a karayuki, grapples with being betrayed by her own father and transforms into a monster she can’t recognise. Gobind, a deaf convict from India, serves his sentence as a punkhawala to a British hunter obsessed with killing Rimau Satan, a man-eating tiger of mythic proportions. Whenever Gobind hunts with his master, his butchered memories lurk in the darkness, aching to pounce. When Oseki’s and Gobind’s paths intertwine, they begin to face their inner demons to find their humanity — and their way back home.
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PUNKHAWALA AND THE PROSTITUTE
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