Books published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd

A debut sci-fi novel exploring consciousness, connectedness and what it means to be human in the age of Singularity. Thirty years from now, the bulk of humanity lives in hyper-connected, automated urban centers around the world. But Michael Quinn and the small rustic community in the Driftless Reservation in the U.S. are living lives apart. Michael was delivered to this off-grid reservation as an infant by a mysterious foreigner known only as Dr Lim.Michael is gnawed by the mystery of his parents' untimely deaths, and he is compelled to flee when his presence is detected by nefarious governmental actors. Michael's search for answers takes him to Chicago and then Singapore, where he unearths secrets about his father, Simon Quinn. Simon had, decades earlier, been the subject of ethically dubious brain imaging experiments carried out in Shenzhen, China. The knowledge gained from these experiments would ultimately fall into the hands of a powerful Singapore-based corporation, becoming the foundation of an ubiquitous artificial intelligence infiltrating every corner of the virtual world.As Michael engages the intelligent network, he finds it has now become host to a familiar consciousness.

What does it take to have billionaires and celebrities on your speed dial, party with high-rollers and be responsible for billions of dollars in annual revenue? In this exciting tell-all, Marcus Lim, a seasoned marketer in VIP international casino sales, spills his secrets on how to wheel and deal with the super-rich. Running a casino may look like glitz and glamour on the outside, but you'll need to be a shrewd businessman, an astute mind-reader and an empathetic psychologist all rolled into one to ensure that all your ultra-high net worth - and ultra-demanding - customers are happy... and Marcus has that in spades. Follow this no-holds-barred guide and win big at work - and in life!

On the surface, Mr Goodchild is a typical working class individual who leads a mundane, humdrum existence -- just like everyone else. But under this banal calmness, a muffled, indistinct voice besets him. What truths lie behind the voice? Will Mr Goodchild ever be free?

The history of Singapore has been closely intertwined with immigration. Most Singaporean's forefathers were immigrants. Till today, they continue to come, enticed by the strong governance, transparent work culture, equal job opportunities, safe environment and cohesive social structure that Singapore is known for. Singaporeans both, 'old' and 'new' have worked hand in hand to make the Little Red Dot an economic power to reckon with in the world. Singapore's ability to attract the best talent and use it to its competitive advantage has been the hallmark of this nimble nation which is quick to adapt to changing situations. This book endeavours to showcase the journey of 30 naturalized Singaporeans, who come endowed with skills and talents that have benefitted the country. They have adapted to the social and religious fabric of Singapore, nurtured respect for its culture and traditions and honoured its history while forging connections within the community. They have thus made their journey to becoming Singaporean a meaningful one.

A fascinating exploration into a little-known universe, one that exists right under our noses -- if we knew where to look! This is a book about the weird and wonderful insects, worms, parasites, microbes, birds, and bees without whom life as we know it would not possible.What if we got rid of all parasites?Why should we be worried about the Insect Apocalypse?How are spiders inspiring our latest technology?Which photograph spurred a global green movement?Documentary filmmaker Hoe Yeen Nie and historian/artist David Liew lead inquisitive young minds on a fun, fact-filled journey to meet Nature's engineers, gardeners and recyclers. By learning about their role in the ecosystem, we begin to understand that life on our shared planet depends on the survival and health of these little big heroes. Are you ready to see our Earth with fresh eyes?The Change Makers series of books will build in children a strong sense of inquiry -- to arm them with knowledge in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) to tackle this brave new world of unknowns.

Join Captain Fingerman as he gets into even more hilarious situations and adventures in space

A hardboiled detective. His knuckleheaded partner. And a bar girl with a mysterious past. Their lives intersect in the most unlikely of places - a murder scene, where a minister who killed himself 20 years ago, is found dead again. In the tradition of noir comics like Sin City, Sprawl is gritty and laced with dark humour. Innovative and surprising in its blend of poetry and art, Sprawl is the first in a new graphic novel series by Felix Cheong and Arif Rafhan.

No business is safe from massive disruption

Funny and biting satire of the Singapore Dream

Riveting tale inspired by the author's personal experience at the turbulent Thai-Cambodian border

A twisted tale from one of Singapore's most inventive writers

A coming-of-age tale in 1980s Singapore - with a twist

Hilarious and relatable anecdotes from the "trenches"!

A brilliant collection of short stories that won Claire Tham a NBDC Book Award

Stories of rebels, refugees and rejects - from one of Singapore's best writers

Stories that inspire others to do good and be kind and gracious

An evergreen of Singapore literature! A literary exploration of one of Singapore's favourite genres: the supernatural

Meet 10 amazing people who took the unconventional road to achieve success

Captain Cake's space adventures will captivate young readers as they learn key principles of integrity and honesty, and about taking responsibility for everyday actions

A captivating guide to Borneo cuisine written by award-winning cookbook author Bryan Koh

A ball is missing and no one has seen it. Not Blue. Not Red. Not Yellow. No one has seen the ball. At least that's what everyone says. Is the ball really missing? Or is someone not being honest? Young readers will discover the truth -- and a valuable lesson about honesty -- in The Missing Ball: An Orange Porange Story.