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Our Very Own
“Our Very Own” is an inspiring collection of true stories. Honest, heartfelt and reflective, these stories give readers poignant glimpses of the raw emotions which the adoptive parents go through – unbearable pain, fears, anxieties, feelings of longing and despair – while celebrating their journey of unconditional love, courage, fulfilled dreams, hope and self-discovery. The book also addresses practical adoption issues like making a decision on adoption, the adoption process, and ways to care for adopted children. A first-of-its-kind in Singapore, “Our Very Own” is a vital resource book for adoptive parents and for service providers working in the area of adoption.
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Got A Life?
This book is a collection of real-life stories of youths in their early to late teens. It is about their encounters with cyber issues and how they overcome them. Written in a candid way, each chapter captures different cyber dangers, such as gaming addiction, online scams and even sexual harassment. It also features problems youths face today, lessons learnt and practical tips from cyber wellness counsellors. For parents and teachers, the ready-to-use instructions will help them guide their teens and students to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world, in order to stay cyber safe, and cyber well.
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I Want To Be a Cheese Taster!
A class of mice are discussing what they want to do when they grow up. Feta surprises everyone with his dream job, which is very different from what mice typically do. Will the other mice be able to accept Feta's viewpoint? Written by Emily Lim and illustrated by Laura Liberatore. This is part of the 4-book series commissioned by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, in conjunction with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
“Children should be allowed to express their opinions, especially in matters concerning themselves. They have the right to have their views heard and taken seriously.” – Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
ISBN: 978-981-07-5377-1 (paperback) | 2013
ISBN: 978-981-07-5378-8 (e-book)
SUBJECTS: Children/General | 24 Pages
Published by: Ministry of Social and Family Development
Produced by: Write Editions
Heart Sell
In today’s highly competitive global sales environment, you would wish someone could show you the essential ropes for effective selling. You want to overcome the obstacles you are facing, craft out your own market, and get ahead of your competitors. Now you can. In “Heart Sell”, Angela Oh draws upon her own sales experiences and key lessons from sales gurus around the world to help you rise above your circumstances, create possibilities, and be exceptionally good in sales. She has filled this book with inspiring stories and proven sales techniques, aimed to spur you to think and stay positive, plan to win systematically, and turn problems into opportunities. Step into this sales journey with Angela, and be the successful salesperson you are meant to be.
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The Courage To Believe
Commemorating Yellow Ribbon Project’s 10th Anniversary, this book, THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE is a story about giving hope. It is about unlocking life’s second chances for ex-offenders to help them find new lives beyond the prison walls. Reverberating with grit, resolve and hope, the stories will set your heart ablaze to extend your hands in unlocking second chances for ex-offenders.
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