100 Inspiring Rafflesians, 1823-2003 - Couverture rigide

Tan, Guan Heng

 
9789812779465: 100 Inspiring Rafflesians, 1823-2003
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ISBN 10 : 9812779469 ISBN 13 : 9789812779465
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

This enlightening book describes the lives and achievements of eminent Rafflesians from Raffles Institution, Raffles Girls'; School and Raffles Junior College, many of whom have served in the Singapore public and community service in the highest positions. The biographies contain little known facts of interest, which have been embellished with personal anecdotes obtained from those interviewed.The book also represents a brave undertaking by a visually handicapped person, who is himself a Rafflesian.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

“In tracing the careers of these varied people . . . tantalising snippets of national history are recounted in brief quotes from their lives. These alone make the book a fascinating read . . . Beyond history, 100 Inspiring Rafflesians is an inspirational book about making something of your own life. Whether your aspirations are humble or elevated, whether you are from a simple or advantaged background, the message in each and every one of the stories within is the same: you can make your own success.” Vita Edition This enlightening book describes the lives and achievements of eminent Rafflesians from Raffles Institution, Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Junior College, many of whom have served in the Singapore public and community service in the highest positions. The biographies contain little known facts of interest, which have been embellished with personal anecdotes obtained from those interviewed. The book also represents a brave undertaking by a visually handicapped person, who is himself a Rafflesian.

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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9812779469
ISBN 13 
9789812779465
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
292
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9789812778918: 100 Inspiring Rafflesians, 1823-2003

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  9812778918 ISBN 13 :  9789812778918
Editeur : Wspc, 2007
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