LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN`S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018 WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2017 ONE OF BARACK OBAMA`S BEST BOOKS OF 2017 SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW STATESMAN, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, TIME & THE BBC Finalist for the PEN/ Faulkner Award for Fiction Finalist for the Kirkus Prize Finalist for the Andrew Carnegie Medal Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award ` This wrenching new novel by Jesmyn Ward digs deep into the not-buried heart of the American nightmare. A must` Margaret Atwood A powerfully alive novel haunted by ghosts; a road trip where people can go but they can never leave; a visceral & intimate drama that plays out like a grand epic, Sing, Unburied, Sing is staggering` Marlon James, Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2015 An intimate portrait of a family & an epic tale of hope & struggle, Sing, Unburied, Sing examines the ugly truths at the heart of the American story & the power
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- of family bonds. Jojo is thirteen years old & trying to understand what it means to be a man. His mother, Leonie, is in constant conflict with herself & those around her. She is black & her children`s father is white. Embattled in ways that reflect the brutal reality of her circumstances, she wants to be a better mother, but can`t put her children above her own needs, especially her drug use. When the children`s father is released from prison, Leonie packs her kids & a friend into her car & drives north to the heart of Mississippi & Parchman Farm, the State Penitentiary. At Parchman, there is another boy, the ghost of a dead inmate who carries all of the ugly history of the South with him in his wandering. He too has something to teach Jojo about fathers & sons, about legacies, about violence, about love. Rich with Ward`s distinctive, lyrical language, Sing, Unburied, Sing brings the archetypal road novel into rural twenty-first century America. It is a majestic new work from an extraordinary & singular author.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2017` This wrenching new novel by Jesmyn Ward digs deep into the not-buried heart of the American nightmare. A must` Margaret Atwood`A powerfully alive novel haunted by ghosts; a road trip where people can go but they can never leave; a visceral & intimate drama that plays out like a grand epic, Sing, Unburied, Sing is staggering` Marlon James, Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2015 An intimate portrait of a family & an epic tale of hope & struggle, Sing, Unburied, Sing examines the ugly truths at the heart of the American story & the power
- & limitations
- of family bonds. Jojo is thirteen years old & trying to understand what it means to be a man. His mother, Leonie, is in constant conflict with herself & those around her. She is black & her children`s father is white. Embattled in ways that reflect the brutal reality of her circumstances, she wants to be a better mother, but can`t put her children above her own needs, especially her drug use. When the children`s father is released from prison, Leonie packs her kids & a friend into her car & drives north to the heart of Mississippi & Parchman Farm, the State Penitentiary. At Parchman, there is another boy, the ghost of a dead inmate who carries all of the ugly history of the South with him in his wandering. He too has something to teach Jojo about fathers & sons, about legacies, about violence, about love. Rich with Ward`s distinctive, lyrical language, Sing, Unburied, Sing brings the archetypal road novel into rural twenty-first century America. It is a majestic new work from an extraordinary & singular author.

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Singapore on a double-sided map by Periplus, including road mapping of Singapore Island & Sentosa Isl&, detailed street mapping of Singapore City & the Central District, & a plan of MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) rail routes. Singapore Island is shown on one side of the map at 1:55, 000, with an enlargement of Sentosa Island at 1:25, 000. MRT lines & stations are indicated, as are expressways with junctions, cable cars & ferry & bus terminals. Some local streets are named. Many sites of interest are shown, such as gardens, beaches, monuments, hotels, markets & shopping centres. On the reverse is a street plan of Singapore City at 1:20, 000, with an additional, more detailed inset of the Central District at 1:12, 500. Both show districts & neighbourhoods clearly & many local streets are named. One-way streets appear on the inset of the Central District. Street mapping is indexed thematically, listing streets, attractions, hotels, major buildings & shopping centres. ...

An indexed map of Singapore at 1:50, 000 with additional street plans & enlargements of popular destinations. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. National, principal, main & minor roads, airports & ferry routes are clearly marked. A MRT (Mass Rapid Transport) system map is also provided as is a chart showing approximate distances between popular destinations. In keeping with the publisher ...

Clear road map of Singapore Island & adjacent islets at 1:45, 000 showing major routes, secondary & minor roads, railways, bus terminals & points of interest. Pulau Tekong is shown in an inset. Indexed for locations, points of interest, MRT/LRT stations, hospitals, golf courses & islands. On the reverse is an indexed street plan of the city at 1:10, 000. Detail

Includes:: one-way streets, MRT lines, railways, bus terminals, points of interest, major buildings, theatres, hospitals, etc. There is also a schematic map of the MRT routes.

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Central Singapore City at 1:16, 150 approx on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from the AA with on the reverse a mini guide to the city highlighting its top 25 sights, recommendations for eating out, shopping & entertainment, plus general tourist information. The main plan covers the central district of Singapore City, with a separate inset providing an overview of the road connection on the Singapore Isl&. Recommended sights are highlighted & other places of interest are prominently marked. Street index is next to the plan. Another inset shows a diagram of Singapore ...

Singapore in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Singapore on a double-sided map by Periplus, including road mapping of Singapore Island & Sentosa Isl&, detailed street mapping of Singapore City & the Central District, & a plan of MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) rail routes. Singapore Island is shown on one side of the map at 1:55, 000, with an enlargement of Sentosa Island at 1:25, 000. MRT lines & stations are indicated, as are expressways with junctions, cable cars & ferry & bus terminals. Some local streets are named. Many sites of interest are shown, such as gardens, beaches, monuments, hotels, markets & shopping centres. On the reverse is a street plan of Singapore City at 1:20, 000, with an additional, more detailed inset of the Central District at 1:12, 500. Both show districts & neighbourhoods clearly & many local streets are named. One-way streets appear on the inset of the Central District. Street mapping is indexed thematically, listing streets, attractions, hotels, major buildings & shopping centres. ...

An indexed map of Singapore at 1:50, 000 with additional street plans & enlargements of popular destinations. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. National, principal, main & minor roads, airports & ferry routes are clearly marked. A MRT (Mass Rapid Transport) system map is also provided as is a chart showing approximate distances between popular destinations. In keeping with the publisher ...

Singapore in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them ...