This book examines the leadership and legacy of Lee Hsien Loong, the third Prime Minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024.Lee's tenure was a time of profound change within Singapore and its external environment. The chapters in this book recount how he led Singapore through several crises, including the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. The world was becoming multipolar, with relations between the United States and China turning confrontational and fraught. Bei...

The ‘Mozart of mathematics’ (New York Times) takes us on a tour of the core ideas of mathematical thinkingIn Six Maths Essentials, the renowned mathematician Terence Tao shows how mathematics has evolved from counting and geometry into a flexible set of tools for understanding an increasingly complex world. He moves effortlessly from children discovering infinity through play, to the numbers that underpin our online lives; from Johannes Kepler usi...

The “Mozart of mathematics” invites readers on a brief tour of six core ideas—numbers, algebra, geometry, probability, analysis, and dynamics—that capture the beauty and power of mathematical thinking for everyone.In Six Math Essentials, the renowned mathematician and Fields Medalist Terence Tao introduces readers to six central concepts that have guided mathematicians from antiquity to the frontiers of what we know today and now help us make sense of our ...

The ‘Mozart of mathematics’ (New York Times) takes us on a tour of the core ideas of mathematical thinkingIn Six Maths Essentials, the renowned mathematician Terence Tao shows how mathematics has evolved from counting and geometry into a flexible set of tools for understanding an increasingly complex world. He moves effortlessly from children discovering infinity through play, to the numbers that underpin our online lives; from Johannes Kepler usi...

A stag weekend in Amsterdam turns into the end of the world.Ethan's stag do was supposed to be forty-eight hours of canal bars, terrible decisions, and a wig he'll never live down. His four best mates have planned every embarrassing detail — right up until the plane lands and the trip stops being funny.When a night out leads the group past the gates of the Amsterdam Clinical Research Hospital, they stumble into something that was never meant to leave the bu...

This book unveils covert and deeply disturbing political-economic trends in Malaysia, necessitating an urgent re-think of the meaning of ‘corruption'. On offer is insights into the extensive abuse of power by governing elites who control government-linked companies (GLCs), contributing to grand corruption in numerous forms, including cronyism, collusion, selective patronage, embezzlement, and nepotism. An analysis of a lengthy list of controversial government-business controversies between...

American Film and the Culture Wars: Battleground in the Trump Era is an exploration of the relationship between American cinema and what many have referred to as the “Trump era,” the “Trump age,” or even the “Trump phenomenon.”This book contends that American cinema offers an insight into this fractious period and emerged as one of the primary battlegrounds on which a war of interpretation was fought, a frontline in what many refer to as t...

The novel likely follows the story of a young protagonist, possibly the "wolf cub" of the title, who becomes embroiled in the events of the civil war. It may explore themes such as loyalty, bravery, and the impact of war on individuals and communities. The authors, Patrick Casey and Terence Casey, are likely to provide a nuanced portrayal of the historical context and the human experience during this tumultuous period in Spain.Readers can expect "The Wolf Cub" to offer a blend of adventure...

The Comedies of Terence comprise six plays by the Roman playwright Terence. Active in the 2nd century BCE, Terence’s works are celebrated for their refined wit, character development, and exploration of human nature. Unlike his contemporaries, who relied on slapstick humor, Terence emphasized realistic characters and moral dilemmas. His plays were heavily influenced by Greek comedy, particularly Menander, but adapted to suit Roman sensibilities.His plays are known for their sharp dialogue ...

Kineticman and the Modern Day Search for the Secret Empire is a civic superhero thriller about hidden power, dark money, data control, media manipulation, and legal loopholes. Kineticman learns revenge is weaker than proof, and that truth wins through records, courage, and organized people.

Books 7-9 in the Fast Gun Series of westerns by Terence Newnes, now available in one volume!The Bounty Hunter: Lachlan Maclean learned how to survive since he was a young boy. After the Civil War, he discovers a way to earn his stake: bounty hunting. With deadly aim and sharp instincts, he builds a reputation that travels faster than the wind across the desert. His final job is Finlay Murphy - a notorious outlaw. But is he really the criminal the wanted posters cla...

A Portrait of a Queen: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing After Loss is a powerful and tender memoir about what happens when grief enters sacred space and grace refuses to leave. In these heartfelt pages, Dr. Terence E. Leathers invites readers to walk with him through unimaginable loss, the day heaven interrupted church, and the long and holy journey toward healing. With vulnerability and pastoral clarity, he shares how faith is tested in tragedy, how love does not end at death, and how hop...