Meg Finn is in trouble, unearthly trouble. Meg's soul is up for grabs as Heaven and Hell try every sneaky trick imaginable to claim it. Helping a lonely old man complete tasks on his wish list is her only chance. But even if she takes that chance, will she really have enough points to face up to St. Peter? An unforgettable and gritty tale of life, death and an unexpected hereafter by the bestse…
His name is equated with rebellion, revolution and socialism. More than forty years after his death, Che Guevara's life continues to captivate our imagination. From his childhood in Argentina and his wish to become a doctor to his encounter with Fidel Castro in 1954 and participation in the Cuban revolution, this is the extraordinary life story of a man who changed the history. Told through viv…
At the age of two, Tenzin Gyatso, child of a peasant family in northeastern Tibet, was recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama - the manifestation of the Budha of Compassion. Just fourteen years later, this extraordinary young man assumed full political power over his nation upon the invasion of Chinese forces, and he has since become one of the most influe…
Through his quietly powerful leadership and influential use of nonviolent resistance in India's struggle against the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi became one of the most revered figures of the modern era. While history has recorded Gandhi's words and deeds, the man himself has been eclipsed by maxims of virtuosity that seem to have little resonance in our everyday lives. In Gandhi, award winning …
Found within these pages is a nifty collection of tales about ordinary people up to something extraordinary - people who dared to be different and displayed the Singapore Spirit. Meet the real time superheroes of Singapore, people who have contributed to a young nation's remarkable growth in a gigantic way. Uncover their stories and learn about the awesome legacy they have left behind. And for …
We use the word "park" to describe many different places. Take a closer look at what you might find in these parks.