This perennial stopover city is constantly reinventing itself as a destination in its own right jostling for the position of top dog among Asia s even the world s best cities. Shawn Low Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 expert authors 77 days on-the-ground research 200 eating & nightlife reviews 90 shopping reviews 45 durians consumed Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background into Singapore s street-food scene. ...

Churchill's description of the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 after Lt-Gen Percival's surrender led to over 100 000 British Australian & Indian troops falling into the hands of the Japanese was no wartime exaggeration. The Japanese had promised that there would be no Dunkirk in Singapore & its fall led to imprisonment torture & death for thousands of allied men & women. With much new material from British Australian Indian & Japanese sources Colin Smith has woven together the full & terrifying story of the fall of Singapore & its aftermath. Here alongside cowardice & incompetence are forgotten acts of enormous heroism; treachery yet heart-rending loyalty; Japanese compassion as well as brutality from the bravest & most capricious enemy the British ever had to face. ...

Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
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Explore the splendid city of Singapore with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre & Orchard Road as well as an overview map of greater Singapore * Additional maps of Sentosa Singapore Island & the Singapore metro re also included * Ingenious self-folding map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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The ultimate Singapore pocket city map! Explore the splendid city of Singapore with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street map of the city centre & Orchard Road as well as an overview map of greater Singapore * Additional maps of Sentosa Singapore Island & the Singapore MRT metro are also included * Handy self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels restaurants stores & attractions are all located on the maps


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Take your voice to the next level & grow as a performer Whether you're a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. This practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions & lots of helpful tips hints vocal exercises reminders & warnings for both men & women including advice on the mechanics of singing discovering your singing voice developing technique singing in performance maintaining vocal health & performing like a pro. This Second Edition is an even greater resource with additional vocal exercises new songs & information on the latest technology & recording devices. * Covers comprehensive singing techniques finding one's pitch the importance of posture & breath control & taking care of one's voice * Discover how to sing alone or with accompaniment * The updated CD features new tracks & musical exercises as well as demonstrations of popular technique scales & pitch drills & practice songs for singers of all levels Singing for Dummies Second Edition contains all the information practices techniques & expert advice you need to hone your vocal skills with ease! Note: DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. These materials are available for download upon purchase. ...

This work offers an invaluable insight into storytelling from one of todays greatest writers. This collection by the 2003-2005 Childrens Laureate Michael Morpurgo contains short stories essays & commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzing all aspects of writing
- character plot sources & inspiration retelling & biography
- it is perfect for anyone young or old who loves great stories & wants to know more about the art of telling tales.

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The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home at Silversands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the poor mermaid kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape? With glitter throughout this is a beautiful lyrical new picture book from the creators of the bestselling WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD. ...

The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home at Silversands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the poor mermaid kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape? With glitter throughout this is a beautiful lyrical new picture book from the creators of the bestselling WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD. ...

Singing Phonics is a song collection for 3-5 year olds specially designed to support the earliest steps in phonics teaching & enrich young children's experience of language in a fun & interactive way. It

Includes:: a range of songs chants & games all designed to increase phonics awareness. Each song will come with activities (including photocopiable resources) & ideas for further development. Singing Phonics is ideal to be used with the new phonics programme Letters & Sounds published by the Primary National Strategy but will also be a highly useful addition to any phonics scheme. The pack

Includes:: a CD with sample performances of all the songs & many songs are also familiar tunes making it a highly user-friendly resource.



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