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An Imprint of Select Publishing
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| by Chiang Lih Pyng, Cindy Gathering together information and years of hands-on experience into a single book, Growing Carnivorous Plants in the Tropics provides friendly and detailed help on all aspects of growing carnivorous plants in tropical conditions similar to Singapore. The book covers case studies for growing carnivorous plants under different environments, including outdoors, indoors, and balconies; cultivation of challenging temperate carnivorous plants, such as highland species, in extreme lowland conditions with little temperature fluctuation; and information on different genera of carnivorous plants and essential knowledge on growing and propagating them. With index.
| | by Wong, Jean; Jesslene Lee Et Al (Eds.) Presenting and representing Singapore, these little snippets of our nation, as seen through the eyes of our youths, are gathered together in this anthology to form a beautiful mural depicting Singapore. Filled with insightful thoughts and nostalgic memories, this anthology articulates young Singaporeans' ideals and showcases a vibrant image of our nation.
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| by Puthucheary, Rosaly Set in the background of Singapore's struggle for independence, the narrative explores the notion of predestination. Determined to live a life far removed from that of her mother's and grandmother's, the protagonist, Lisa, sets off on her own to discover a life beyond her comfort zone. In this journey of discovery, she is wrenched from her traditional mode of thinking as she confronts betrayal, homosexuality, wife-battering, murder, suicide, fraud and lechery.
Interwoven with these are the historical moments which shaped the development of Singapore from a British Crown Colony to an independent nation. Although the narrative is rooted in autobiographical parallels and details, the portrayal of characters and dialogues are fictitious.
In The Tessellated Path, Rosaly Puthucheary has constructed an engrossing tale with allusions to the myths and legends of this region. The Vedic astrological sign, the Dragon's Tail, which hangs like a hostile force over the protagonist, becomes a metaphor for the unknown forces she must encounter to finally reach her destiny.
| | by Li Xuanrui Clara; Ee Feng Hui Dileen Et Al (Ed.) This is an anthology of works submitted by local youths for "Your Singapore Through Their Eyes: A Literary Competition", a writing test organised by a group of four girls from Nanyang Girls' High School in 2008. The kaleidoscope of vibrant young voices in these works reveals the different aspects of Singapore life, the seldom-heard perspectives of Singaporean youths. Ranging from beautiful musings to reflective essays, from critical complaints to patriotic declarations, this collection reflects the young Singapore spirit. Published with the support of Nexus and the National Youth Achievement Award Council, this book is not for sale.
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