Marshall Cavendish International: 630 books

Although modern Singapore only been independent for 40-odd years, the country has more than its fair share of heritage places. Its colonial history dating from the days of the Straits Settlements produced many splendid churches and civic buildings while the locals also added to the vernacular architecture....

Whether you are a parent, relative, caregiver or teacher of an allergy-prone child, you know how challenging it is to keep that child safe, happy and healthy. You want to determine what is ‘safe’ and what is not, educate others about your child’s allergies, turn your home into a ‘safe haven’,...

Men are living longer today but many find that they do not have the energy or capability to enjoy this extra bit of life. Advancing age does not mean having to slow down because one is older. With knowledge, awareness and better care of his body, a man can extend his physical, mental and sexual capability...

From the quiet simplicity of Myanmar’s rural towns to the bustle of modern day Yangon, this book captures the sights, sounds and flavours of a country that has until recent years, been isolated from the rest of the world.Best described as a mix of Chinese and Indian cuisines with a dose of Thai influence,...

A decadent serving of 75 recipes packed in one mouth watering volume by Malaysia’s renowned food specialist. Betty Saw has included recipes that use a myriad of ingredients from chocolate and blueberries to ginger and coffee.

Betty Saw’s Best Noodle Recipes is a collection of 60 noodle recipes found in Malaysia and the region. From fresh yellow noodles and broad noodles to dried egg noodles and rice vermicelli, the recipes featured in this cookbook include elaborate dishes such as Nyonya Curry Laksa, Lor Mee and Mee Rebus,...

In Nightingale Songs, survivors of domestic violence share their personal stories and professionals talk about their involvement in this challenging field and what their experiences have taught them. This book provides useful information for those considering working in the field of domestic violence...

Taste is a compilation of Sylvia Tan’s lively accounts of her adventures and exploits in the kitchen, first published in her popular Eat to Live column in The Straits Times’ Mind Your Body supplement.Discover healthy yet equally mouth-watering alternatives to all-time favourite dishes such as har cheong kai, Hokkien mee, mee rebus and otak-otak among others. Who says healthy eating is boring?

Eating vegetables need not be bland nor boring as veteran chef and renowned author Azrah Kamala Shashi shows in her latest cookbook, Vegetarian Feasts. Filled with attractive full-coloured photographs, the recipes are straightforward and easy-to-follow. Eat your way to a healthier lifestyle.

Life in the HDB heartlands can be a real bitch. Especially when every uncle, auntie, ah beng, foreign worker, ang moh and maid out there wants to eat your flesh. It’s 28 days — or at least we think it’s 28 — after the zombie apocalypse. This is Jim: Ghim Moh resident, undergraduate and apocalypse...

Bursting with fresh ideas for no-frills, honestly good cakes ranging from sponge and chiffon cakes, to cupcakes, muffins, loaf cakes, fruitcakes, chocolate cakes, brownies and cheesecakes, this exciting collection of recipes will provide you with the perfect treat whatever the occasion. A self-taught...

Cool Bangkok is your guide for where to shop, dine, party and sleep in style in one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Featuring more than 130 clubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and other venues, all of which have been carefully selected for their individuality and personal flair, this...

An essential component of the cuisine, Peranakan snacks and desserts delight with their various shapes, colours, tastes and textures. The four sections, Nyonya kuehs and sweet treats, cakes, tarts and cookies, savoury snacks and hot and cold desserts, contain classic Peranakan gems like ondeh ondeh,...

A young Cambodian returns home. A diamond shipment goes missing. A foreign assassin arrives in Phnom Penh. And then there’s chocolate—lots of it.Phirun is determined to make it as Cambodia’s first chocolate chef. But things don’t go quite as planned when he gets unwittingly caught up in a deadly...