Landscapes of Feeling stitches together Danton Remoto’s essays from over the last thirty years to form a patchwork quilt dyed in the hues of déjà vu.
Here is London during the time of Thatcher, and London thirty years later; the Philippines in its times of ferment; the campuses and cities of the United States; the kampung and megamalls of Kuala Lumpur.
A memorable gallery of characters abound: overseas Filipino workers pining for home, young men and women striding into their destinies, foreigners in another country.
Written with elegance and elan, Landscapes of Feeling explores issues of race, class, and the diaspora in Remoto’s trademark style: light but not lightweight, conversational and breezy.
The future is here.
And most organizations are nowhere near ready for it.
Across boardrooms and factory floors, in banks and hospitals and family businesses that have survived for generations, leaders are feeling the same unsettling sensation: that the ground has shifted beneath them and the maps they are navigating by no longer match the territory. And beneath the relentless pressure to perform, a deeper question is going unanswered—what is all of this actually for?
Future Shaping was written for this moment. Drawing on two decades of original research, executive practice, and fieldwork across Asia-Pacific, Michele Sagan traces the compounding forces that are hollowing organizations out from within and builds a rigorous, human-centred framework for what leaders, organizations, and people need to do next.
Readers will come away with a clear-eyed understanding of why their organizations are under pressure, a practical architecture for building genuine resilience, and the leadership tools required to create conditions where people bring their full capability to work rather than quietly withdrawing it.
This book shows you how you can shape the future.
What happens when the person who gives the most has nothing left to give?
At just 24, long before Eric Lim felt ready, his father developed dementia after a series of strokes, and with astonishing honesty, he recounts the heart-wrenching reversal of roles, caring for the parent who once cared for him, and explores love, loss and resilience.
Across an ageing Asia, a silent crisis unfolds: behind every elderly person who can no longer care for themselves stands a caregiver. This book is for the ones who hold everyone together while no one holds them, who answer every need but their own, and have forgotten themselves.
Nurturing the Nurturer is your invitation to look within. It uncovers the quiet forces that keep caregivers giving beyond their limits: filial duty, the fear of losing face, the guilt that follows even the smallest moment of rest. And it offers another way.
Drawing on mindfulness and restorative slumber, Eric offers a science-based approach to the roots of sleep deprivation, with tools and practices to lead you out of the maze and into the rest you need and deserve.
But this book goes beyond sleep. It is about reclaiming your life, peace of mind and ability to thrive in the toughest of times. It is a homage to the enduring tenacity of the human spirit and those who care for loved ones.
Above all, it is a meditation on a timeless truth: to care for a loved one, you must first care for yourself.
In an era obsessed with disruption, we are often told that progress requires tearing down the old to make way for the new. But what if the most powerful form of innovation is not destruction, but repair?
Kintsugi: Fostering Innovation in Business through Creative Integration introduces a new way of thinking about growth, strategy, and transformation, inspired by the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. In kintsugi, the crack is not hidden; it is highlighted, turning fracture into strength and beauty. This book argues that the same philosophy is increasingly shaping the most successful innovations of the twenty-first century.
Across Asia and beyond, many breakthrough companies are not replacing existing systems but creatively integrating them. Ride-hailing platforms like Grab and Gojek have connected informal drivers, small merchants, and digital payments into everyday infrastructure. China’s Taobao Villages have revitalized rural economies by linking traditional communities to global e-commerce. Companies such as Vinhomes, CARSOME, Tata 1mg, and Heng Hiap Industries have rebuilt trust, healthcare access, and circular supply chains by joining fragmented ecosystems rather than discarding them.
Drawing on rich case studies and practical insights from business strategy and regional development, the authors present ‘creative integration’ as a new paradigm for innovation. In a world defined by demographic change, climate pressure, and technological disruption, the challenge is no longer simply to invent something new, but to reconnect what has been separated.
Kintsugi offers leaders a powerful framework for doing exactly that: discovering hidden value in legacy systems, designing stronger connections between digital and physical worlds, and building resilient ecosystems rooted in trust and continuity.
The future will not belong to those who destroy the past most quickly. It will belong to those who know how to mend it.
Robin may be rich, but his life is anything but ordinary.
This boxset brings together wildly entertaining adventures from the Really Rich, Really Robin series.
From bizarre chaos and unexpected mishaps to outer space disasters and spine-tingling encounters in the jungle, Robin and his friends are constantly embroiled in situations they never saw coming.
Packed with humour, fast-paced action, and quirky illustrations, this collection follows Robin as he navigates friendship, fear, and a series of unforgettable adventures.
Perfect for readers who enjoy funny, illustrated stories with a touch of mystery and mischief.
When Robin’s school organizes a glamping trip to Mount Hantu, not everyone is thrilled. But the campers are soon dazzled by the luxurious tents, cozy beds, and even a giant flat-screen TV at the campsite!
Before long, terrifying things begin to happen. From a brush with death to the disappearance of a fellow camper, Mount Hantu seems more forbidding than ever.
Robin soon discovers that they’re not alone—something . . . or someone . . . is watching them from the shadows. Robin must unravel the dark secret of Mount Hantu before it’s too late.
Robin is over the moon when he receives the wildest birthday surprise ever: a trip to space with his family and friends! Robin blasts off to space with the best offerings on board, from a customized game room to ‘astronaut’ ice-creams. But the best part is when Robin explores the moon, where he gets to moonwalk and leaves his mark on the surface.
Nothing could go wrong on this fabulous space trip for Robin, right?
Robin will discover, soon enough, that space can be an unforgiving world . . .
This book brings the Bible’s most inspiring stories to life for children. Filled with courageous heroes, amazing miracles, and valuable lessons, these stories teach faith, kindness, and moral values in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Young readers will enjoy each tale while learning important lessons that guide them in life.
What’s Inside:
Simple and Engaging Stories: Short, easy-to-follow tales that capture young imaginations.
Faith and Inspiration: Stories emphasize courage, kindness, and faith, fostering emotional and spiritual growth.
Perfect for Bedtime or Learning: Makes reading fun, educational, and meaningful for young children
Fun & Colorful Language: Engaging words and lively storytelling keep children interested.
The year is 1914 and the fissures of war are spreading across Europe. A Russian cruiser Zhemtchug is sunk off the coast of Penang by the German warship, Emden.
A half-Oriental half-Russian baby is saved from drowning by a local fisherman and his son. An infant, with no name and without a birthplace, carried on the wind with no remembrance. This little miracle is given to the sisters at the Convent Light Street.
Named Agnès for she is holy and pure, she is raised as an orphan in Baby House. She stood out from an early age, a half-caste child, a keen learner who would trade cleaning and sewing chores for time spent with books. Agnès quickly learnt the unfairness of her birth.
Against the backdrop of the Second World War and the Malayan Emergency, Agnès’ life is a patchwork of injustice, betrayal, love and death, friendship and sisterhood. But buried deep within Agnès is loss and an intense yearning to belong.
When Agnès is offered a second chance at rebuilding her shattered life, will she learn to embrace it or will she still live in the shadows of her past?
This Manifestation Journal gently introduces children to positive thinking, gratitude, and goal-setting in a fun and encouraging way. With simple prompts and creative activities, kids can express their wishes, feelings, and ideas while building confidence, mindfulness, and emotional awareness. Perfect for daily reflection, bedtime routines, or quiet time, this journal turns big dreams into happy habits.
What’s Inside:
- Simple affirmations to build confidence and self-belief
- Positive reflection prompts in kid-friendly language
- Draw & color sections to express feelings creatively
