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Why are newborn bears so tiny? How does the joey find its way to its mother's pouch? Why are fruit bats born large, alert and with their eyes open? These and many other questions are answered in this essential guide to the life cycles of the world's mammals. This fascinating book describes and illustrates the various, and sometimes unique, ways in which mammals raise their young and live their lives. More than seventy different types of mammals are represented, from the chimpanzee, which does not gain its independence until the age of seven or eight, to the tiny hamster, which is already fending for itself after only two months. The main text provides a vivid synopsis of each animal's life, including how the animal learns to survive, achieves independence, and mates. Superb illustrations and detailed captions offer additional about the various stages that the animal goes through. Multiple points of interest highlight special aspects of each animal's life, such as breeding season, litter size, and average life expectancy.

"Artificial Intelligence will either be the best or worst thing to happen to humanity. We do not yet know which." - Stephen Hawking As AI becomes more pervasive in every aspect of human life, there is an urgent need to understand it and harness it in a way that benefits mankind. But where do we begin? The 13 chapters in the book break down this complex subject by examining AI's impact on key sectors of our societies. Chapters delve into specific industries, probing the myriad opportunities and potential risks brought about by AI: - Healthcare - Law - Manufacturing - Cybersecurity - Mobility - Financial Services - Education - Satellite Systems - Government > Authored by Dr Anton Ravindran, together with guest chapters contributed by leading experts in their fields, this invaluable book provides a clear, comprehensive and authoritative look at how AI - managed wisely - can change the world for the better. The book includes a foreword by Prof. Stephen Martin BA, MA, MTCP, Dip Ed, PhD, GAICD, Chairman, Bank of China (Australia) Ltd and Former Speaker, Parliament of Australia.

Manju dreams up an amazing one-of-a-kind masala thosai but Neil calls it a disastrous monstrosity! To prove him wrong, Manju races across the neighborhood to put her creation together. Will she succeed? Join Manju and her friends in this tale of multicultural teamwork and friendship, as they discover how despite cultural differences, our favorite foods are in fact very similar.

Eve and the Lost Ghost Family is a deadpan-funny YA graphic novel about Eve, a 14-year-old on the verge of becoming her own person, and her quarrelsome parents. Killed in a car accident one night, they begin their wandering in the afterlife - only to discover they're simply reliving their life in an eternal cycle. Meanwhile, Eve becomes drawn to a girl whose house she's haunting and finds they actually share the same taste in music and poetry. Now, how do you scare the living daylights out of your soulmate? And there's the small matter of looking for her equally-dead boyfriend who's somewhere out there - wherever "out there" is in the Great Beyond. Eve and the Lost Ghost Family will captivate you with its quirky characters, its innovative blend of poetry and comic book art and its unique spin on growing-up pains - first love, dealing with meddlesome parents, doubts about self-identity and, of course, the answer the ultimate question: What happens after death?

How can we use technology and finance to improve society and the planet?Digital for Good looks at everything from how banking plays a role in the climate emergency through to the FinTech world using technology to overcome issues of inequality and inclusion. The themes of the book include questioning the purpose of banking, and whether it is socially useful; how purpose can impact a bank's role in the climate emergency; the way in which we can use finance to do good for society and the planet; the latest developments in cryptocurrencies; and more.Unlike Chris Skinner's previous books, this is not an opinion piece but a collaborative effort that includes interviews and chapters from leading authorities including experts from across the world. Examples of those contributing to the book include Adrian Gore, Group Chief Executive, Discovery Bank (South Africa); Tom Blomfield, founder and former CEO, Monzo Bank (UK); Gail Bradbook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion (UK); Brock Pierce, Chair of the Bitcoin Foundation (USA); Jonathan Quin, Head of Europe Strategy for Ant Group (China); Gottfried Liebrundtt, former Chief Executive Office of SWIFT (Belgium); and many others from all over the world.The aim of this book is to present an in-the-round, global view of the state of our financial and technological space today, and how these developments are both impacting and improving our world. The bottom-line is: if your business doesn't stand for something, it will fall down.

In the last volume of our Letter series, we invited 18 contributors to write to their partners. These heartfelt words are at once a celebration of romance and that first flush of love. Perhaps what needs to be said, things to be thankful for, but they've never had the chance to do so. Perhaps hurts they had inflicted over time on their partners, but never made amends for; such matters left unresolved eventually become a thorn in the relationship. These private words, publicly uttered, reflect on how marriage is not always the happily-ever-after movies portray it, but a coming-to-terms with differences and distances, trauma and pain.

Most of our waking hours are spent at work. For many, we spend more time in the office than we spend with family and loved ones. But we don't stop being a Christian when we clock in at work; we've all faced the challenge of living out our beliefs amid the often-competing demands of our professions. Living out our faith at work isn't always the easiest, most straightforward journey. This compilation from Christian portal Salt&Light shares stories of encouragement and equipping on how to navigate that balance. Read about fellow believers in the marketplace, and how they overcame the challenge of being "in the world but not of the world". Draw inspiration from these true accounts from Singapore and beyond, so that you too may experience personal growth in our relationship with God and living out His Kingdom calling.

We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion... Multiculturalism is arguably the X-factor of Singapore's admired country brand. But while the island republic's open¬ness to the world is undoubted, its ethnic cohesiveness at home came under scrutiny amidst the stresses of pandemic times. In 2021, the government announced moves to establish new legislation for a Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act. This thought-provoking collection of 23 essays - by writers including Nazry Bahrawi, Viswa Sadasivan, Kenneth Paul Tan, Poh Yong Han and Margaret Thomas - reflects on Singapore's progress, since independence in 1965, to integrate its component communities into one society and nation. Insights are drawn from diverse perspectives - Malay, Indian, Eurasian, Peranakan, Chinese and others. Lessons from the past are analysed, and the evolving challenges of the present candidly assessed. "One United People" - a quotation from Singapore's National Pledge - is a timely reminder that racial harmony is never a reachable destination, but an ongoing journey, an aspiration that every citizen and resident can contribute to every day.

Place names tell us much about a country -- its history, its landscape, its people, its aspirations, its self-image, The study of place names called toponymics unlocks the stories that are in every street name and landmark. In Singapore, the existence of various races, cultures and languages, as well as its history of colonization, immigration and nationalism has given rise to a complex history of place names. But how did these places get their names? This revised and expanded 4th edition of the book incorporates additional information, from archival research as well as interviews that have come to light since the last edition. Also included are many new entries that have presented themselves as Singapore's built environment undergoes redevelopment. Expanded by over 100 pages.

Make learning and teaching English grammar less abstract and more effective with the use of easy-to-read charts, diagrams and concept maps

There are 12 animals that make up the Chinese Zodiac, in a repeating cycle, and we are all born under one of these animal signs. The lovely illustrations in this book feature these 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig in the illustrator's fun whimsical style. Some are shown alone, others are depicted in pairs or trios. There has never been a better time to pursue colouring as an activity or hobby. Tired of working from home or serving a stay-at-home notice, the charming drawings in the book will have you captivated for hours. Free yourself of stress and fatigue as you colour.

Inspired by the author's cat, this is about a particularly noisy day in the life of Meow Meow. Through expressive drawings, a funny story told in rhymes that mimic the sounds of everyday objects, it teaches young readers how to identify different sounds around the house. This is the second in a series of three books by award-winning poet Felix Cheong that teaches children everyday concepts. The first book, A Busy Day for Meow Meow, relates time to everyday activities like play and meals. The third book A Playful Day for Meow Meow, teaches children how to use prepositions to describe movement. Illustrated by Yunita Elvira Anisa and Devitha Fauzie.

The Candy Crew travels to Planet Lava in search of hidden treasure. There, they find out a secret about General Rock. What should the crew do with what they have learnt? Join Captain Cake and his friends, Lieutenant Chocolate, Sergeant Jelly and Private Potato as they journey through space. The Captain Cake stories will keep young readers engaged as they explore important character-building lessons.

Next Practice now trumps Best Practice. The Holy Grail that mammoth Fortune 500 companies, nimble startups and driven individuals eagerly seek in their quest for success. With norms hyper disrupted in the post-Covid economy and innovation waves getting shorter and quicker, the race to be first in innovation is now nail-bitingly intense. Design thinking, Blue Ocean, Working Backwards - there are innovation frameworks to fit every need and context. Yet it remains elusive. What if humans were simply not made to innovate? That our brains were designed to be efficient, not innovative, to ensure we survived as a species.

A debut sci-fi novel exploring consciousness, connectedness and what it means to be human in the age of Singularity. Thirty years from now, the bulk of humanity lives in hyper-connected, automated urban centers around the world. But Michael Quinn and the small rustic community in the Driftless Reservation in the U.S. are living lives apart. Michael was delivered to this off-grid reservation as an infant by a mysterious foreigner known only as Dr Lim.Michael is gnawed by the mystery of his parents' untimely deaths, and he is compelled to flee when his presence is detected by nefarious governmental actors. Michael's search for answers takes him to Chicago and then Singapore, where he unearths secrets about his father, Simon Quinn. Simon had, decades earlier, been the subject of ethically dubious brain imaging experiments carried out in Shenzhen, China. The knowledge gained from these experiments would ultimately fall into the hands of a powerful Singapore-based corporation, becoming the foundation of an ubiquitous artificial intelligence infiltrating every corner of the virtual world.As Michael engages the intelligent network, he finds it has now become host to a familiar consciousness.

What does it take to have billionaires and celebrities on your speed dial, party with high-rollers and be responsible for billions of dollars in annual revenue? In this exciting tell-all, Marcus Lim, a seasoned marketer in VIP international casino sales, spills his secrets on how to wheel and deal with the super-rich. Running a casino may look like glitz and glamour on the outside, but you'll need to be a shrewd businessman, an astute mind-reader and an empathetic psychologist all rolled into one to ensure that all your ultra-high net worth - and ultra-demanding - customers are happy... and Marcus has that in spades. Follow this no-holds-barred guide and win big at work - and in life!

On the surface, Mr Goodchild is a typical working class individual who leads a mundane, humdrum existence -- just like 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?

The history of Singapore has been closely intertwined with immigration. Most Singaporean's forefathers were immigrants. Till today, they continue to come, enticed by the strong governance, transparent work culture, equal job opportunities, safe environment and cohesive social structure that Singapore is known for. Singaporeans both, 'old' and 'new' have worked hand in hand to make the Little Red Dot an economic power to reckon with in the world. Singapore's ability to attract the best talent and use it to its competitive advantage has been the hallmark of this nimble nation which is quick to adapt to changing situations. This book endeavours to showcase the journey of 30 naturalized Singaporeans, who come endowed with skills and talents that have benefitted the country. They have adapted to the social and religious fabric of Singapore, nurtured respect for its culture and traditions and honoured its history while forging connections within the community. They have thus made their journey to becoming Singaporean a meaningful one.

A fascinating exploration into a little-known universe, one that exists right under our noses -- if we knew where to look! This is a book about the weird and wonderful insects, worms, parasites, microbes, birds, and bees without whom life as we know it would not possible.What if we got rid of all parasites?Why should we be worried about the Insect Apocalypse?How are spiders inspiring our latest technology?Which photograph spurred a global green movement?Documentary filmmaker Hoe Yeen Nie and historian/artist David Liew lead inquisitive young minds on a fun, fact-filled journey to meet Nature's engineers, gardeners and recyclers. By learning about their role in the ecosystem, we begin to understand that life on our shared planet depends on the survival and health of these little big heroes. Are you ready to see our Earth with fresh eyes?The Change Makers series of books will build in children a strong sense of inquiry -- to arm them with knowledge in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) to tackle this brave new world of unknowns.

Join Captain Fingerman as he gets into even more hilarious situations and adventures in space

A hardboiled detective. His knuckleheaded partner. And a bar girl with a mysterious past. Their lives intersect in the most unlikely of places - a murder scene, where a minister who killed himself 20 years ago, is found dead again. In the tradition of noir comics like Sin City, Sprawl is gritty and laced with dark humour. Innovative and surprising in its blend of poetry and art, Sprawl is the first in a new graphic novel series by Felix Cheong and Arif Rafhan.

No business is safe from massive disruption

Riveting tale inspired by the author's personal experience at the turbulent Thai-Cambodian border

Hilarious and relatable anecdotes from the "trenches"!