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Singapore Childhood
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Author : Jaime Koh
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2013
Singapore Childhood written by Jaime Koh and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Family & Relationships categories.
The political, economic and social changes that have occurred over the past 60 years have shaped and transformed the childhood of children in Singapore. This book explores this transformation through anecdotes and memories through interviews with individuals hailing from different races and age groups, together with related archived materials from different sources. The components of childhood -- birth, home, play, school, health and welfare -- are revisited so as to provide useful insights about the past to young readers and at the same time serve as a nostalgic read for older readers.Written in a simple and accessible manner and filled with numerous photographs and specially commissioned cartoons, this book will be of interest to anyone who is interested in knowing about childhood as it was and is being experienced in Singapore.This book is also available in Chinese.
Across The Causeway
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Author : N. B. Badarudin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Across The Causeway written by N. B. Badarudin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Railroad travel categories.
Speaking Of Children
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Author : Singapore Childrens Society
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2015-09-23
Speaking Of Children written by Singapore Childrens Society and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-23 with Social Science categories.
' The book sheds light on the transformation of childhood in Singapore, over our many milestones. It is a collection of lectures by distinguished authorities on various aspects of childhood. They encompass a rich mix of historical material and personal anecdotes garnered from the speakers themselves and their respective professional expertise. Salient questions from the audience are also included with the speakers'' replies. Contents:ForewordPrefaceChildren — Our Hope and Future (Vivian Balakrishnan)Children and Childhood in the Singapore Chinese Family: Some Observations over Five Decades (Ann Wee)Changing Social Mores: Protecting Children from Themselves? (Walter Woon)From Generation to Generation: Growing Up in Singapore (Aline Wong)Preparing our Children for the World of Tomorrow (Ho Kwon Ping)For Our Children''s Sake: Gentle Reminders of Parental Responsibility (Leong Wai Kum)The Modern Dilemma: Reconciling Children, Family and Career (Halimah Yacob)Your Children are Not Your Children (Janadas Devan) Readership: Readers who are interested in learning more about the diverse social trends and issues pertinent to the welfare of children, youth and families in Singapore. Key Features:Children are the future of Singapore, but no similar book about them has previously appeared in SingaporeThe content is intended for the general reader, addresses questions relevant to everyone and is enhanced with specially commissioned illustrations among other material"Speaking of Children" is a unique contribution to the celebration of Singapore''s 50th anniversaryKeywords:Children;Singapore;Well-Being;School;Home;History;Development;Milestones;UNCRC;Family;Values;Legislation;Parenting;Generations;Discipline;Sex "The Singapore Children''s Society is a blue chip Voluntary Welfare Organisation. It has served the changing needs of our children for many decades. I commend the Society for publishing the texts of its annual lectures, which are thoughtful and of enduring value." Professor Tommy Koh Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs "A remarkable collection of essays, that enrich our understanding of the pivotal place of children and families in our society, and that range from the scholarly to the personal — reflecting the past, chronicling the present and pointing to the future." Dr Kanwaljit Soin Former Nominated Member of Parliament "The voices of children are heard through these lectures from various perspectives. The insights from the lectures and from the stories add to our history of what growing up was and is like, and they will continue to be enriching in the years ahead." Ms Ang Bee Lian Director of Social Welfare, Ministry of Social and Family Development '
Farrer Park
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Author : Ann Peters
language : en
Publisher: Epigram Books
Release Date :
Farrer Park written by Ann Peters and has been published by Epigram Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Poetry categories.
Shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2013 Selected for National Library Board’s READ! Singapore 2013 In this collection of charming poems, local editor Ann Peters tells the stories of her wondrous, carefree childhood in Singapore from a child’s point of view. The characters in Ann’s rhyming verses embody the spirit of the people and places that the author grew up among, and which she wishes to share with the children of today. “Recommended as an introduction to poetry for young readers because clear thoughts come across in the writing.” —The Sunday Times
Singapore And Unicef
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Author : Peggy Kek
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2016-01-16
Singapore And Unicef written by Peggy Kek and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-16 with Social Science categories.
Singapore's well-documented economic progress since independence owes a big debt to the initial investment that the nation made in raising the nutrition, hygiene, health and education standards of its children. In the early days the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) provided some assistance. The relationship has evolved as Singapore's socioeconomic circumstances improved. Educated and qualified Singaporeans themselves were recruited into the ranks of UNICEF international staff, and left their home country to work on programmes for vulnerable children in developing countries throughout the world. As Singapore celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2015 and UNICEF looks forward to its 70th anniversary in 2016, Singapore and UNICEF: Working for Children takes a timely look at their past collaborative efforts to advance the rights of the child and help children realise their full potential. Although UNICEF has collaborated with many partner institutions and individuals in Singapore over the past few decades, little has been documented and not all in one publication. The lively essays, candid interviews and first-hand accounts in this volume provide meaningful reflections on the history of the relationship and insights into UNICEF's work and its involvement with diverse parts of Singapore society. Written by several former UNICEF staff, consultants and volunteers, this book will appeal to all who are interested in development, human rights, civil society and the work of a UN humanitarian agency.Contents: Message by Ambassador Tommy Koh Foreword by Daniel Toole Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: Singapore and UNICEF Working for Children (Peggy Kek and Penny Whitworth) A Brief History of UNICEF in Singapore (Peggy Kek) Singaporeans in Action: UNICEF in the Field: Improving Children's Lives in Laos (Ng Shui-Meng with Peggy Kek) From Singapore to Mongolia and Romania: Taking Early Childhood Development Further with UNICEF (Khoo Kim Choo) From Italy to Vietnam: Two Very Different UNICEF Operations (Peggy Kek) The Power of a Little Trust and Credit (Ng Shui-Meng with Peggy Kek) "Chatting With My Best Friend": Fighting HIV-AIDS in Nepal (Cheng Wing-Sie with Peggy Kek) Emergency Mode in Timor-Leste (Ng Shui-Meng with Peggy Kek) UNICEF Internationals in Action: UNICEF in Singapore: Singapore Impressions (Karsten Sohns) From Geneva to Singapore: Sales Support to National Partners (Penny Whitworth) A Swede in Singapore (Per-Olov Lennartsson with Penny Whitworth) My Journey to Singapore with UNICEF (Jackie Leung) Volunteer Action in Singapore: Civil Society: A Special Relationship (Penny Whitworth) Not All Business (Tony Coker) Breastfeeding Mother's Support Group (Singapore) and UNICEF (Lynette Thomas) Miracle on 34th Street: UNICEF and Dreams Coming True (Kenneth Tan) A Christmas to Remember (Carolyn Tay) Inspired by UNICEF (Simon Fenley) The Art of Giving (Penny Whitworth) Reflections: From Academic to Development Worker (Ng Shui-Meng with Peggy Kek) From Journalist to HIV-AIDS Adviser (Cheng Wing-Sie with Peggy Kek) For the Children I Came to Know (Peggy Kek) A Practice to Build On (Penny Whitworth) Appendix Convention on the Rights of the Child About the Editors Selected Bibliography Readership: For general readers who are interested in the field of human development; educators; active members of civil society.Key Features: The book employs a distinct examination of Singapore's engagement with a UN agency, presenting a wide range of individual perspectives not usually available It is highly readable. The subject matter is presented in an easily digestible collection of essays, interviews and personal accounts The contents of the book are new and original. The contributors include Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Koh, former and current UNICEF representatives and specialists, an entrepreneur, community service volunteers, experts in the field of media, marketing and communicationsKeywords: UNICEF; Singapore; Children; Development; Education; Microfinance; Micro Credit; Emergency; Volunteer; Volunteering; Laos; Nepal; China; Timor Leste; United Nations Children's Fund; UN; United Nations; Greeting Cards
Adrift
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Author : David T. K. Wong
language : en
Publisher: Epigram Books
Release Date : 2016-09-22
Adrift written by David T. K. Wong and has been published by Epigram Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In 1935, six-year-old Tzi Ki was taken away from his mother in Canton, by his grandmother, to live at Blair Road in Singapore. This is the first part of David T. K. Wong’s multi-volume family memoir. It traces of his tumultuous growing-up years from his birth in Hong Kong, his early years in Canton, his childhood in Singapore—living with the complicated extended families of his polygamous grandfather and father—to his lean and turbulent early teenage years in Perth after escaping from the Japanese Occupation. This is a unique psychological journey of a young man in the twilight of colonialism, searching for where he belongs.
Singapore Children S Favorite Stories
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Author : Diane Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-27
Singapore Children S Favorite Stories written by Diane Taylor and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-27 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary and oral culture. Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide an insight into the traditional culture and history of Singapore. Retold by Diane Taylor for an international audience, the whimsical watercolor illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard offer insight into Singapore's multicultural past and present, as well as its colonial roots. The famous story of the tiger under the billiard table at the Raffles Hotel is retold, as is the myth of how the name "Singapore" (Lion City) came about. Magical princesses, mermaids, tigers, pirates and buffalos compete for every child's attention. Singapore Children's Stories include: Queen of the Forest Vanished! The Pirates of Riau The Magical Princess The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
The Step Tongue
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Author : Anthea Fraser Gupta
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 1994-01-01
The Step Tongue written by Anthea Fraser Gupta and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In Singapore, multilingualism is the norm, and English (often the local variety) is widely acquired and used. This book examines the social and historical context of children's English in Singapore, and traces the development of four Singaporean children who have English as a native language. The implications for education and speech therapy are discussed.
Growing Up With Ignorance
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Author : Lee Ali
language : en
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Release Date : 2014-09-22
Growing Up With Ignorance written by Lee Ali and has been published by Partridge Publishing Singapore this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Foreword Clarion Sweetly touching, yet sometimes shocking, this memoir provides a unique view of a child’s daily life in 1950s Singapore. a simply written, powerful tale of a particular kind of childhood and upbringing As a memoir of an exceptional childhood, Growing Up with Ignorance provides a remarkable and unusual glimpse of a moment in time and space. a compelling and evocative account that will appeal to diverse audiences
Sampans Banyans And Rambutans
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Author : Derek Tait
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2011-03-15
Sampans Banyans And Rambutans written by Derek Tait and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
One man's story of an experience shared by thousands of children. The idyllic upbringing of the child of a Navy officer in Malaya and Singapore during the 1960s.