FEATURED TITLES The Big Ideas of Lee Kuan Yew by Shashi Jayakumar AED 84.00 Lee Kuan Yew was born in 1923, a time when Singapore was under British

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The Big Ideas of Lee Kuan Yew
by Shashi Jayakumar
AED 84.00

Lee Kuan Yew was born in 1923, a time when Singapore was under British rule. After experiencing the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, he travelled to England to study Law. Mr Lee’s legal career in Singapore was marked by increasing political involvement. Together with a group of like-minded individuals, he formed the People’s Action Party (PAP) in 1954. Following the PAP’s victory in the 1959 Legislative Assembly general elections, Mr Lee became the first Prime Minister of Singapore, at the age of 35. He held this position until 1990. After stepping down from the premiership, he remained in the Cabinet until 2011, serving as Senior Minister and subsequently as Minister Mentor.

The House on Carnaval Street:
From Kabul to a Home by the Mexican Sea

by Deborah Rodriguez
AED 52.00

Intimate, honest and touching, this is the story of Deborah Rodriguez's often hilarious journey of self-discovery. Forced to flee her life in Afghanistan, she leaves behind her friends, her possessions and her two beloved businesses: a hair salon and a coffee shop.

Museum of Extraordinary Things
by Alice Hoffman
AED 34.00

From the bestselling author of The Dovekeepers comes a spectacularly imaginative and moving new novel in the vein of The Night Circus that has been acclaimed by Jodi Picoult as 'truly stunning: part love story, part mystery, part history, and all beauy'. New York City, 1911. Meet Coralie Sardie, circus girl, web-fingered mermaid, shy only daughter of Professor Sardie and raised in the bizarre surroundings of his Museum of Extraordinary Things.

The Power of Nice: How to Negotiate So Everyone Wins - Especially You!
by Ronald Shapiro
AED 107.00

In this revised and updated edition of the renowned classic The Power of Nice, negotiations expert, sports agent, New York Times bestselling author, attorney, business leader and educator, Ron Shapiro, shares the key principles of effective negotiation through a combination of a time–tested process, anecdotes, and exercises. Drawing on his unparalleled experiences from the worlds of sports, law, business and politics, as well as dealing with life issues common to us all, Shapiro takes you through the steps of his systematic approach: The Three Ps, Prepare–Probe–Propose.

Negotiating at Work: Turn Small Wins into Big Gains
by Deborah Kolb
AED 124.00

Negotiation has always been at the heart of solving problems atwork. Yet today, when people in organizations are asked to do morewith less, be responsive 24/7, and manage in rapidly changingenvironments, negotiation is more essential than ever. What hasbeen missed in much of the literature of the past 30 years is thatnegotiations in organizations always take place within acontext of organizational culture, of prior negotiations, ofpower relationships that dictates which issues are negotiableand by whom. When we negotiate for new opportunities or increasedflexibility, we never do it in a vacuum. We challenge the statusquo and we build out the path for others to negotiate those issuesafter us. In this way, negotiating for ourselves at work can createsmall wins that can grow into something bigger, for ourselves andour organizations. Seen in this way, negotiation becomes a tool foraddressing ineffective practices and outdated assumptions, and for creating change.

Get Your Hopes Up! Expect Something Good to Happen to You Every Day
by Joyce Meyer
AED 69.00

One of the most powerful forces in the universe is hope--the happy and confident anticipation that something good is going to happen. Regardless of where one is in life, it is impossible to live successfully and to the fullest without hope. With GET YOUR HOPES UP! Joyce will help readers achieve a lasting sense of hope, built on their faith in God. Hope is only as strong as its source. This book will help readers avoid misplacing their trust in unreliable things, and help them ground their hope steadfastly in God for limitless joy and possibilities for their lives. As Joyce explains, "Without hope in God, there isn't much you can do, but with Hope in God, there isn't much you can't do."

Vanishing Girls
by Lauren Oliver
AED 52.00

Dara and Nicola used to be inseparable, but that was before - before Dara kissed Parker, before Nicola lost him as her best friend, before the accident that left Dara's beautiful face scarred. Now the two sisters, who used to be so close, aren't speaking. In an instant, Nick lost everything and is determined to use the summer to get it all back.

Red Queen
by Victoria Aveyard
AED 52.00

The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers.And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis
by Rick Remender
AED 215.00

The Red Skull has exploited the gifts of the world's greatest telepath to broadcast pure hatred across the globe. Now, born of the murder of Charles Xavier, World War Hate has begun. Tony Stark discovers a secret truth that will upend not only his life, but also the lives of everyone he cares for. Can The Avengers and X-Men finally unite? Would their combined strength be enough to hold back the darkness of the Red Onslaught? Collecting: Avengers & X-Men: AXIS 1-9.

Lumberjanes
by Noelle Stevenson
AED 64.00

Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and theyre not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Its Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five butt-kicking, rad teenage girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake.

Encore! The New Artisans
by Olivier Dupon
AED 163.00

'Craft' is no longer a trend; it is now an enshrined aspect of modern life. This sequel to Olivier Dupon's bestselling The New Artisans the book that began it all showcases 60 new makers whose creations will inspire and delight. The book is divided into two sections for ease of reference. The first profiles the artisans in easy-to-follow alphabetical order, while the second part consists of a directory of products, neatly divided into categories. Complete with an introduction, as well as the author's personal recommendations for inspiring shops, websites and blogs to visit, this is the perfect curated resource for discovering unique and beautiful pieces designed and made by talented artisans from around the world.

The Larousse Book of Bread:
Recipes to Make at Home

by Eric Kayser
AED 163.00

The Larousse Book of Bread features more than 80 home baking recipes for breads and pastries from two of France's most trusted authorities. From traditional Boule and Cob and specialty Ryes and Multigrains, to gluten-free Organic Sour Doughs and Spelts and sweet Brioches, Kayser's easy-to-follow recipes feature detailed instructions and step-by-step photography. No matter if you are creating quick and simple Farmhouse Breads or gourmet treats like Croissants and Viennese Chocolate Bread, with it's unique structure and a comprehensive guide to techniques, ingredients and equipment, The Larousse Book of Bread is the ideal baking resource for both home cooks and professionals.

بصحبة كوب من الشاي
by ساجد العبدلي
AED 35.00

ليس هناك أجمل من كوب من الشاي تتناوله بصحبة من تحب ، ليحمل مشاهدات وتأملات في الحياة ، تفيض أملا وتفاؤلا وإيجابية ، فكل أمر تجدون المتعة والسعادة فيه يمر عليكم بسلاسة وسرعة ويكون مغلفا بالإبداع والابتكار وينتهي إلى الشعور بالرضا . في حين أن الأمور التي لا تحبون عملها تكون روتينية ونمطية وتنتهي مخلفة وراءها في نفوسكم شعورا بالملل والضيق . تلك هي الحياة النسبية تمر علينا بنجاحاتها وإنكساراتها .

ألماس ونساء
by لينا هويان الحسن
AED 55.00

ألماظ المسيحية الدمشقية ، تتزوج الكونت اللبناني المقيم في باريس وتبدأ رحلتها عبر الأطلسي لتكتشف عوالم العرب في المهجر ، وتشيد عالمها هناك ثم تعود مرة أخرى إلى باريس لتنجب الحفيد المنتظر للكونت . كارلوس بدوره يكبر ويتشارك أحلامه مع صديقه الكردي بوتان ، حفيد أشهر أمراء الأكراد الذي يغادر دمشق لإكمال أحلام أبيه ، أما كارلوس فيتابع خط رحلة أمه ألماظ وألماستها الزرقاء في اتجاه البرازيل.

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