Storytelling is the most effective way to get your point across.
Young Bob's love affair with music began in his father's electrical appliance shop, where he discovered blues and rock and roll on the radio. As a young man, he fell in love with folk music and soon became the voice of a generation eager to make a difference in the world. This inspiring story about the poet and musician features a facts and photos section at the back.
As a young boy, Little Stevie learnt about rhythm in the kitchen, banging on pots and pans. Soon, he was playing his uncle's harmonica and a neighbour's old piano, and by the age of 11 he signed his first music contract with Motown. With a bright smile and infectious optimism, he became an icon, making music that people could believe in and sing along to. This inspiring story of the musician's …
In the same series as the popular Filipino ChildrenÆs Favorite Stories and Balinese ChildrenÆs Favorite Stories, this book contains a collection of well-loved myths and tales from Singapore. Comprising 11 stories that have been told by mothers to children over the centuries, they cover classic childhood themes. The stories offer insight into SingaporeÆs multicultural past and present, as wel…
from the back cover: Through Understanding Comes Respect and Love This book was inspired by the author's daughter, Jaimie, who struggles with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) every day. It was written to validate Jaimie's feelings and to show her other children feel things the way she does. This book can help children with SPD learn how to explain their disorder to others; help peers underst…
When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home, long drives to explore the island, and quality time with the man she might one day marry. What she doesn't know is that Nick's family home happens to look like a palace, that she'll ride in more private planes than cars, and that with one of Asia's most eligible bachel…
At thirty-three, Andrea Tang is living the dream: She has a successful career as a lawyer, a posh condo, and a clutch of fun-loving friends who are always in the know about Singapore’s hottest clubs. All she has to do is make law partner, and her life will be perfect. And if she’s about to become the lone unmarried member of her generation in the Tang clan–a disappointment her meddling Ch…
A princess in exile. Six enchanted cranes. An unspeakable curse. A beautiful and immersive YA fantasy retelling of the Grimm brothers' The Six Swans fairytale, set in an East-Asian inspired world, by the author of Spin the Dawn. 'A dazzling fairy tale full of breathtaking storytelling' Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata,…
"The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers into the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims. Serafina’s friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable... mystery fans will enjoy this book. " —School Library Journal “The chills and adventure will… surely please.” —Booklist “Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there…
Virtual environments such as games and animated and "real" movies require realistic sound effects that can be integrated by computer synthesis. The book emphasizes physical modeling of sound and focuses on real-world interactive sound effects. It is intended for game developers, graphics programmers, developers of virtual reality systems and training simulators, and others who want to learn abo…