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Non-Fiction

Take your pick from our selection of non-fiction titles. These include biographies, memoirs, historical essays, books for foodies, self-help books, books about politics, sociology, geography, and much more.
  • Madonnas and Mavericks

    Madonnas and Mavericks

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author This book is a tribute to the women who have contributed to the growth of Singapore. The women have been selected ...

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    S$32.00
  • The Babas

    The Babas

    S$37.29

    Description This fourth edition of the social history of the Babas and Nonya makes the seminal work by Felix Chia available again after being l...

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    S$37.29
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    Tanoshii Wagashi

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author A treat not just for the taste buds, but also for the other senses, these delightful Japanese confections known as...

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    S$32.00
  • Tanoshii
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    Tanoshii

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author Create a little bit of heaven on earth with this delightful collection of recipes for Japanese-inspired French pas...

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    S$32.00
  • Sutekina Okashi

    Sutekina Okashi

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author Sutekina Okashi means “lovely sweets” and this is talented baker Keiko Ishida’s follow-on book to her bestselling ...

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    S$32.00
  • Sensations
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    Sensations

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author Sensations: A Tasting Menu of Chinese-inspired Flavours is a showcase of award-winning Chef Sam Leongs creativity ...

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    S$32.00
  • Simply Natural: Health

    Simply Natural: Health

    S$38.00

    Description About the Author Natural therapist Juliet Kelly-Wong shares her personal journey of good health, life improvement and more in Simpl...

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    S$38.00
  • Shojin Ryori
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    Shojin Ryori

    S$36.00

    Description About the Author Shojin Ryori is the art of Japanese vegetarian cuisine that originated from the Japanese Zen temples, but is today...

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    S$36.00
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    Living Shojin Ryori

    S$38.00

    Description About the Author In his first book, Shojin Ryori: The Art of Japanese Vegetarian Cuisine, Chef Danny introduced simple yet creative...

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    S$38.00
  • AJ's Food Roots

    AJ's Food Roots

    S$47.50

    Description AJ’s father is from Penang, of British and Spanish blood with a touch of Burmese; his mother is of German and Dutch heritage from S...

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    S$47.50
  • Nonya Heritage Kitchen

    Nonya Heritage Kitchen

    S$46.64

    Description About the Author The Peranakan or Baba and Nonya culture is the result of intermarriage, from the 15th century, between Chinese imm...

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    S$46.64
  • Our Favourite Recipes

    Our Favourite Recipes

    S$46.64

    Description About the Author This book is a completely new edition of the out-of-print Methodist Girls’ School centenary publication of 1987. D...

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    S$46.64
  • Mum’s Classics Revived

    Mum’s Classics Revived

    S$46.64

    Description Terry's mother cooked her way into the hearts of many and won many friends along the way. He also uses his God-given talent generou...

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    S$46.64
  • Malay Heritage Cooking

    Malay Heritage Cooking

    S$38.00

    Description About the Author The Singapore Heritage Cookbook series documents and preserves the cultural and culinary heritage of the different...

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    S$38.00
  • Cook With Ami

    Cook With Ami

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author Despite the long hours Ami spends at the busy Japanese artisan pâtisserie she runs with her husband, her day doesn...

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    S$32.00
  • Crossroads (3rd Edition)

    Crossroads (3rd Edition)

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author In this fully updated, third edition of Crossroads, Jim Baker adds new information following recent government ele...

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    S$32.00
  • Daily Nonya Dishes

    S$46.64

    Description About the Author This cookbook gives recipes for the food that Babas and Nonyas of old ate for their breakfast, lunch, dinner and i...

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    S$46.64
  • Kawaii Bread - Localbooks.sg

    Kawaii Bread

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author Bestselling cookbook author, Shirley Wong (Little Miss Bento) presents a brand new collection of adorable food cre...

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    S$32.00
  • Honest Good Food by Benny Se Teo

    Honest Good Food

    S$32.00

    Description About the Author Benny Se Teo may be best known for his efforts to help troubled youths and people to reintegrate back into society...

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    S$32.00
  • Indian Heritage Cooking

    Indian Heritage Cooking

    S$38.00

    Description About the Author The Singapore Heritage Cookbook series documents and preserves the cultural and culinary heritage of the different...

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    S$38.00
  • #Flushable Fashion

    S$37.38

    Description About the Author Here's an interesting book about stunning handmade dresses that were inspired by travel and made from tissue paper...

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    S$37.38
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    Singapore Noodles 2021 Planner

    Original Price S$45.90
    Current Price S$34.00

    Description Features Video Looking to reconnect with your roots in 2021? Then you'll want the Singapore Noodles 2021 Planner. Created by Pame...

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    Original Price S$45.90
    Current Price S$34.00
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  • Silicon Singapore

    S$48.50

    Description This book aims to offer inspiration for future design solutions for hybrid developments that will impact the transformation of indu...

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    S$48.50