We Green Solutions: 33 books

The Singapore Mistletoe Story is an account of a personal quest to seek out and document the varieties and lives of a little-known group of plants - the mistletoes. It is a journey of discovery of the many fascinating features of this enduring species - their semi-parasitic nature, where they are...

This book provides a comprehensive look at the political philosophy that has shaped Singapore's healthcare system over the last five decades, and the financing and delivery of healthcare in Singapore. It delves into different aspects of the Singapore healthcare landscape, including pharmaceutical...

Mythil must put aside his problems with a school bully when his secret friend Asiri suddenly regains a part of his memory. But is Asiri's fantastic story from wartime Ceylon a figment of Mythil's imagination or did it really happen? Can Mythil use what he has learned on Asiri's Quest to overcome his problems at school? Join Mythil and Asiri on a spine-chilling, time-travelling adventure!

Catch the duet from an ‘actively ageing’ mother and her daughter in this unique collection of 50 musings on foodie haunts that comes with a twist. Featuring 100 Chinese idioms and 50 eating places, veteran broadcaster Madam Chua Foo Yong waxes lyrical as she loses her way from foodie talk into...

This true story covers the three years during which a young RAF serviceman was called up for National Service and transported to Singapore from war-torn and rationed England for a “tour of duty” on 81 Photographic Squadron at Seletar Airbase in Singapore. Based on diaries, notes and letters...

Minimalist, imagistic and often violent, Aparna Halpé's poetry captures the nuance of personal journeys through loss, dislocation and exile, foregrounding the collective history of a nation and a people fractured by the lived experience of racial, cultural and class based conflict. Precarious...

Written by a former veteran zookeeper, this book presents poems from a different perspective. The many colourful examples of animals featured in this book are all part of the larger web of life. The use of poetry to present animals will rekindle readers' interest, understanding, respect, and appreciation...

Francis Lim weaves a fascinating story of the mahogany tree by blending together selected scientific facts with a rich concoction of medicinal folklore as well as elements like personal encounters, field studies and observations, experiments, and discoveries about the life and times of one of the...

Mythil's Secret is a story about a young boy's discovery of just how strong the bonds of family and friendship can be. Join him on an action-packed adventure as he learns to look within himself for courage he never knew he had.

Coaching in Asia is the definitive guide to the principles and practices of empowering personal and organisational change. Whether you're a manager or coach, living in Asia, Europe or elsewhere, Coaching in Asia is packed with case studies and coaching approaches to help you develop greater effectiveness.

The concept ‘Southeast Asia’ is often difficult to grasp or handle. This accessibly written study explores the external factors and regional dynamics which are making ‘Southeast Asia’ a meaningful entity. Among the subjects discussed are: the historical regimes and religious and ethnic groupings...

The controversial Professor of Mathematics, scholar and lawyer from Vavuniya – C. Suntharalingam, was a member of independent Ceylon’s first cabinet of Ministers. Resigning from his post, he wrote open letters decrying the direction Ceylon’s independence was taking. These letters, present insight...

Healthy Kids. Happy Kids is a treasure trove of wisdom on inspiring and nurturing healthy and happy kids. Conceived by social entrepreneur and cycling enthusiast Lyndon Yeo, the book is a delightful collection of short articles and quotes, zealously contributed by parents, professionals, doctors,...

Jimmy Teo, a father, a grandfather, and a businessman, shares his reflections on his life experiences and life itself in simple, readable and captivating English. First written for his sons, this sublime nectar of lucid life observation and wisdom is gleaned from his decades of living through good...