Meet the notorious Ativan Gang, a group of scammers in Manila who befriends solo tourists, then drugs and robs them. Twenty-five-year-old Carmen Maranan is their newest member, a college dropout desperate to see her mother, Nicole, now living with her new family in Vietnam’s old capital, Hue City. When Carmen flees Manila for Hue, she meets Hai, a receptionist, tout, and part-time pimp. Ambitious and driven, Hai’s goal is to be rich and run his own hotel, a dream that feels closer when he crosses paths with Marina, a wealthy Singaporean yearning for a new life—and love.
Told from the points of view of Carmen, Hai and Marina, Hue City brings you deep into the soul of Southeast Asia—from the faded, enigmatic streets of Vietnam’s former capital, to the fraught, gritty drags of Manila and the gleaming, cosmopolitan environs of Singapore—as it tells their intertwined journey towards the treacherous and sometimes heart-breaking path of starting over.
First, you need to give it something precious to you. Then, a shelter, a doorway…
Something lives in a rotting house in the town of Santa Clara.
Emilia has not thought of this house for years, until a chance meeting with Alma, an old friend from her hometown.
When Alma suddenly dies, Emilia finds her way back to Santa Clara, to her circle of friends who rekindle memories of a bizarre ritual left unfinished.
Of a dark visitor who sits by their bed at night, of a being who won’t let them sleep.
Must they once again awaken whoever dwells in that lonely house?
The returned gods of Kayumalon are the new currencies of power.
In Kayumalon, seed mages are a coin a dozen, but the god vessels are infinite.
Kalem, once a simple, awkward germachemical scholar, has lived in the shadow of his father, the Obsidian Datu, all his life. Now, with the power of the earth god flowing in his veins, time is all he has, and he intends to use it to help his father change his country for the better.
But politics is a far different battlefield, and despite the problems the country faces now—invaders in the north, slave rebellion in the south, political instability in the east, blight in the west—it seems that all these bureaucrats care about is jostling for more power and impressing the king, whose pride and ambition could be their very well be their own downfall.
It would take more than a legend, more than a good king, more than a mage, to navigate the treacherous twists and turns of Kayumalon court. Unfortunately, Kalem’s enemies also have the power of the gods on their side.
Cousins Nathan and Junie Kwan, and their friend, Sachin Sundara, are students in the prestigious and fiercely competitive Noble Hall School – dismissed as bookish nerds by the popular students who rule at school and subjected to micro-aggressions. Their friendship kept them afloat… until the bright new girl at school, Aida Anargul, befriended them.
Fashionista Aida brought a touch of glamour into their lives, and seemed to make the impossible seem possible. But their new found popularity is short-lived as Nathan’s world came crashing down when his precious Siamese cat disappears one night. The friends embark on a frantic search for Lapsang Souchong and discovered that their quaint little neighbourhood is hiding a dark secret.
The narrative merges the charm of old-school mystery, adventure and folklore; with complex Millennial characters, including (sometimes) unlikeable, annoying know-it-all protagonists and bold, formidable antagonists who are (sometimes) admirable.
“Death blinked into existence when Uncle Drew left. It’s never going to leave me now, and I’m never going to let it.”
When eighteen-year-old Kali’s uncle dies in a car accident on his way to pick her up from school, her world stops. The sudden void where her favourite person used to be leaves her a ghost of what she once was – at least, until she starts seeing Uncle Drew on the corner of Tea For Two where he was supposed to meet her.
When Kali applies for a part-time job in the tea shop to spend every waking hour with the carefree ghost of her Cheeto-loving uncle, she doesn’t expect Luca, the hot but aloof owner behind the counter, to offer her the job – nor does she expect to find him irresistibly cute.
She can’t afford to have Luca’s college-boy charm distract her when the landlord condemns Tea For Two for demolition, because losing Uncle Drew’s haunt might just erase him from her life completely. And she can’t lose him – not again.
But Uncle Drew has his own demons too, and in the midst of messy LEGO bricks, Kali’s best friends going to separate colleges, tearful heartbreaks, and her counting down the final days until her uncle slips from her fingers forever, can Kali truly learn what it means to move on, find love, and let go?
I Can Color series is a collection of four beautiful coloring books that introduces kids to a dazzling world of colors. These books have age-appropriate and easy-to-color line drawings that cater to fun-based learning.
By using these coloring books, kids can enhance their concentration, boost their creativity, and develop their motor skills.
The series includes –
- I Can Color: Letters, Numbers and Shapes
- I Can Color: Animals and Birds
- I Can Color: Things that Move
- I Can Color: Fruits and Vegetables
The Fun with Activities Pack (4 Books Set) is the perfect companion for curious young minds. Specially crafted for preschoolers and toddlers aged 3 and above, this engaging set of four interactive activity books offers a delightful mix of mazes, spot the differences, brain boosters, and crayon coloring. These are all thoughtfully designed to spark creativity, build cognitive skills, and provide endless fun.
Why You Will Love This Book Set:
4-in-1 Value Pack — Includes Spot the Differences, Brain Booster, Mazes, and Crayon Coloring books for a variety of engaging activities.
Skill Development Made Fun — Boosts critical thinking, problem-solving, fine motor skills, and creativity through play-based learning.
Perfect for Kids — Activities are tailored to preschool kids and early learners, making them ideal for at-home fun or on-the-go entertainment.
Bright, Child-Friendly Design — Clear layouts and vibrant illustrations keep little hands and minds busy and excited to learn.
Screen-free Entertainment — A wonderful alternative to digital devices that encourages hands-on interaction and concentration.
Whether it is quiet time at home, a car trip, or a rainy day, the Fun with Activities Pack keeps kids happily engaged while helping them learn and grow. This set also makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays or holidays.
Titles in this pack:
- Fun with Activities: Spot the Differences
- Fun with Activities: Brain Booster
- Fun with Activities: Mazes
- Fun with Activities: Crayon Coloring
My First Big Book Box – Volume 2 is the ultimate early learning companion for toddlers. It is packed with five beautifully designed board books that make foundational concepts exciting and accessible.
Why it is a must-have for every little learner:
- Comprehensive Early Learning Set: Covers essential topics — Animals, Fruits, Vegetables, Everyday things, Birds, Seasons and Opposites—building the perfect foundation for school readiness.
- Vibrant, Engaging Illustrations: Each book is packed with colorful images that grab children’s attention, making learning playful and visually stimulating.
- Boosts Vocabulary and Observation: With clear word labels and picture-word association, kids easily learn new words while sharpening their observation skills.
- Durable Large Format Board Books: The big size and sturdy board pages are ideal for tiny hands and can withstand lots of enthusiastic flipping.
- Age Appropriate: Thoughtfully designed to introduce key concepts to toddlers and preschoolers at the right developmental stage.
- Attractive Gift Tuck-Box Set: Comes neatly packed in a durable tuck box, making it a wonderful gift option for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion.
This delightful set makes early learning joyful and interactive, helping little ones take confident steps into the world of words, numbers, and ideas. It is more than just books — it is the start of a lifelong love for learning.
Titles in this boxset:
1. My First Big Book of Animals
2. My First Big Book of Birds
3. My First Big Book of Fruits & Veggies
4. My First Big Book of Seasons & Opposites
5. My First Big Book of Things at Home
Start your child’s writing journey and take the first step to prepare them for school.
- A set of 4 workbooks designed to develop kids’ writing skills.
- Teaches essential handwriting strokes and improves pencil control.
- Features engaging illustrations and interactive activities.
- Step-by-step guidance to build early writing confidence.
- Turns writing practice into a fun and enjoyable experience.
This pack includes:
1. Fun with Writing: Patterns and Pencil Control
2. Fun with Writing: Capital Letters
3. Fun with Writing: Small Letters
4. Fun with Writing: Numbers 1-10
The 100 First Concepts Box is a delightful collection of six beautifully illustrated board books that introduce young learners to essential early concepts in the most engaging way.
Why You Will Love This Set:
- Comprehensive Early Learning: Covers a wide range of first concepts—including alphabet, shapes, colors, words, numbers, animals, food and things that move—perfect for building a strong educational foundation.
- Vibrant & Clear Illustrations: Each book contains 100 carefully labelled pictures that make it easy for children to associate words with pictures, boosting vocabulary.
- Perfect for Preschoolers: Designed for little learners with simple, age-appropriate content that supports both independent exploration and guided learning.
- Durable Board Book Format: Made with sturdy pages that can withstand enthusiastic handling, making them ideal for everyday use by toddlers.
- Encourages Language & Cognitive Development: Helps children improve language skills, counting ability, and their understanding of the world through diverse and relatable themes.
- Great Gift Idea: A thoughtful, educational gift that supports early literacy and learning in a fun and interactive way.
This boxset is a playful, educational journey that sparks curiosity and joy with every page.
Titles in the boxset:
1. 100 Words we read
2. 100 Numbers to count
3. 100 Animals and birds
4. 100 Food we eat
5. 100 Things that move
6. 100 First Concepts (Alphabet, shapes and colors)
