Published by Select... Tubod, The Heart of Bohol by Ramon N. Villegas Fourteen specialists have contributed to this account of the island of Bohol which is increasingly playing a part in the modern, and also tourist society of the Philippines. Essays and colour photographs present the rich biodiversity, history, architecture, churches, artefacts and products of the unique island.    Discover Singapore on Foot by Grele, Dominique; Lydie Raimbault (Photographer) Discover Singapore on Foot is a compact introduction to Singapore's history, culture and peoples. It is much more than a simple "tour Singapore" guidebook. Through a carefully plotted selection of 17 walking tours, this book invites readers to obtaining fascinating insights into this unique City-Island-State. Featuring leisurely walks, most of which are timed to last no more than 3 hours, this well-researched and attractively illustrated book will enhance awareness of the island's rich cultural and architectural heritage. The island's biodiversity is uncovered in the section on nature walks while other sections help highlight Singapore's diverse racial communities. It also offers information on Singaporeans' favourite pastime - eating. The walks outlined here do not focus solely on buildings and sites of interest. Eating places are also suggested, and favourite foods are described. Cultural mores are discussed and interesting individuals are interviewed. Among the walks included are: Sentosa; the traditional Chinese, Indian and Malay areas of Singapore; the colonial district with its historical landmarks; and Orchard Road with its "shopping temples". Included are also less visited locations where the architectural jewels of the city lie: the pastel shades of the shophouses along Joo Chiat Road, the Toa Payoh temple complex, River Valley Road, Balestier Road etc.            Architecture Art Identity in Singapore; Is There Life After Tabula Rasa by Lim, William S. W. Singapore's unique emergence as a city-state has created extraordinary urban transformations for the island. William S.W. Lim posits the conceptual phenomenon of tabula rasa in Singapore only to transcend it and offer an alternative and minority discourse. In this book, Lim, a doyen of innovative architecture in Asia looks back from a historical vantage point on both the present and the future of Singapore society, especially in relation to architecture, urbanism, the arts, culture, public policies and national formation. Lim's account of architecture and national identity formation in Singapore comes at a time when identity has emerged as a contentious area within academic circles. Lim suggests that a vibrant and creative local culture must blossom within the context of new, complex and evolving identities and dynamic cultural pluralism.    Have You Been Shanghaied?: Culture and Urbanism in Glocalized Shanghai by Lim Siew Wai, William This preliminary study by Singapore architect and urbanist William Lim attempts to keep up with the continual and drastic transformations of Shanghai in recent years. By offering a bold, sweeping view of lifestyles, cultures and the urban phenomenon of Shanghai, the author attempts to give readers a captivating whiff of a highly contemporary force currently emerging in China's most vibrant city. One might also come to realize that this new urban culture is shaped by various complex circumstances, imbued with a unique Chineseness while thoroughly engaged with the global. By going beyond a simplistic over-arching Western theoretical framework, the author attempts to enrich current perspectives on Asian cities while contemplating the concept of radical postmodern urbanism applied in the context of Shanghai. This monograph is in English with Chinese translation.            Alternative (Post) Modernity by Lim, William In this book, Singapore architect and intellectual William Lim continues his search for alternative Asian perspectives to Eurocentric modernity and US-style globalization. This compilation comprises essays and lectures of the past two years, when the author pondered contemporary critical cultural and urban discourses through which he formulated new ideas and analyses, particularly in relation to the postmodern, glocality and social justice. Lim's articles express powerful indictments of the multiple failures of Eurocentric modernity. He challenges the mainstream modernist theories on urbanism and globality. He offers critical alternatives and expands the frontiers of radical postmodern urbanism to include sustainability, basic needs, citizen participation and social justice. The title of the book, Alternative (Post)modernity, clearly signals the complex relational fluidity, hybridity and de-territorisation between modernity and postmodernity. The slogan of "think global and act local and vice versa", perhaps can describe the dialectical, indefinable and ever evolving relationship of (Post)modernity.    My Cup Runneth over: An Autobiography by Doraisamy, Bishop Theodore R. T.R. Doraisamy (1912-92) was a notable educator, pastor, historian, Bishop in the Methodist Church and writer on theological and historical subjects. His autobiography, complemented by photographs and family contributions, opens many windows onto events and attitudes in Singapore and Malaysia in the Colonial Occupation periods. Light is cast onto political and administrative changes and onto personalities, which enabled a largely missionary-based structure to become the locally run and dynamic Methodist Church of today. Indexed.            People Like Us: Sexual Minorities in Singapore by Lo, Joseph & Huang Guoqin (Editors) This is a ground-breaking book on a previously taboo topic in generally strait-laced Singapore. The subject of homosexuality is given serious and thoughtful attention. Various gay- related issues are discussed, including identity, culture, religion rights, responsibilities, and theatre. Read about lighter topics such as what it means to be a "potato queen" -- a gay Asian male who prefers gay Caucasian males -- in Singapore. These topics are not only discussed from an academic point of view, but more significantly, from the experiences of the ordinary gay person. This book provides a perspective on what it means to be gay in Singapore at the turn of the millennium. This book is essential reading for all those interested in the development of civil society in Singapore as well as the increasingly visible sexual minority culture in Singapore. It is a sign of society's maturity when what was previously considered a sensitive topic can now be discussed with candor, honesty, dignity and occasionally, humour.    September 11 and Political Freedom: Asian Perspectives by Johannen, Uwe; Alan Smith & James Gomez (Editors) The 14 papers in this volume, given at the November 2001 Manila Conference of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, offer thoughtful Asian perspectives on post-September 11 political trends. These perspectives are not identical! The rationales and nature of terrorism, reaction to Washington-centric unilateral militarist rhetoric and attitudes, possible drifts to extreme nationalisms and fundamentalisms, and the roots of terrorism are among the subjects explored. Many issues are raised and faced with a starkness not seen in or on the world's major media players. The papers will provide constructive long term thinking as well as, undoubtedly, a good deal of controversy.            Nolimits: Articulating William Lim by Powell, Robert; Andrew Lee Siew Ming;, et al A collaborative effort by friends, colleagues and family on the occasion of the 70th birthday of irrespressible Singapore architect William Lim. Willy, a director of Select Books, was conferred an honorary doctorate in Architecture by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2002. An extract of the citation reads: "Mr. William Lim is the doyen of radical architects in Asia. He has pioneered every phase of design innovation in Asia since the 1960s. For each decade since he began to practise, he has been involved in designs that scope what is possible, but was previously unthinkable ... He has been the social conscience of architecture in the region throughout his career, arguing in every kind of public forum, lobbying government, working in committee and publishing widely."    Nolimits: Articulating William Lim by Powell, Robert; Andrew Lee Siew Ming; (Editors), et al A collaborative effort by friends, colleagues and family on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Singapore architect and intellectual William Lim. Willy, a director of Select Books, received an Hon. Doctorate in Architecture Honoris Causa from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in May 2002. An extract of the citation reads..."Mr. William Lim is the doyen of radical architects in Asia. He has pioneered every phase of design innovation in Asia since the 1960s. For each decade since he began to practise he has been involved in designs that scope what is possible, but was previously unthinkable ... He has been the social conscience of architecture in the region throughout his career, arguing in every kind of public forum, lobbying government, working in committee and publishing widely...".            Postmodern Singapore by Lim, William S. W. (Editor) The contributors in this volume look for the postmodern in Singapore's culture, its arts, architecture, writing and performance. They embody the spirit of experimentation, in the arts and elsewhere, in a way that responds to the peculiar historical and geographical conditions that make Singapore what it is, and they suggest how the postmodern might contribute to what Singapore could become. Postmodern Singapore emerges from what William Lim refers to as "spaces of indeterminacy," despite the regularity imposed on life by capitalism and bureaucratic administration. Spaces of indeterminacy are not opposed to regularity and order, but show how the unwritten spaces of experimentation and creative rebelliousness can emerge alongside yet against the grain of the orders that conspicuously prevail.    Building Social Space in Singapore - The Working Committee's Initiative in Civil Society Activism by Singam, Constance; (Editors), et al These 17 papers explore the rationale and activities of The Working Committee, an informal grouping of Singaporeans who in 1998/9 worked together to identify and mobilise present and future roles for civil society activities. The overview of Singapore's civil society includes some reference to the pre-1959 period and experience of the Family Planning Association 1949-1968, AWARE -- Association of Women for Action and Research, the Nature Society, SPUR, Forum Theatre, SINTERCOM and associated personalities. Also reviewed in this volume is TWC's own experience, including foreign funding, internal disagreements, the uses of IT, and the process of building trust. The final part of the book examines future scenarios and highlights the state-centric (of present day Singapore), the people-centric (of USA, Taiwan) and the hybrid, a possible compromise which is perceived as likely to be largely stultifying. This is a thoughtful and stimulating study of considerable importance for anyone concerned with Singapore's future.            Alternatives in Transition: The Postmodern, Glocality and Social Justice by Lim, William S. W. The most recent collection of articles by renowned Singapore architect and intellectual William Lim, who is rapidly establishing himself as a "post-modernist" thinker. It includes special projects completed between 1998 and 2001. The material in this book embraces a broad range of subjects, touching on culture, society, and urbanism, and presents alternative views informed by the latest debates on glocality, post-modernity and social justice. In the wake of globalisation, Asia must embrace a profound intellectual debate of alternatives that does not lend itself to hegemonic, unilinear thinking. The Asian alternative perspective offers no simple answer, no singular pathway, but more significantly, a diversity of views and an open dialogue that could propel the direction of future intellectual discourse. The author offers some of his perspectives in this discourse.    The New Singapore House by Powell, Robert This volume, yet another by prolific architect-writer Robert Powell, identifies and analyses the major trends in the design of houses in Singapore from 1945 to the end of the century. Asst.Prof Hee Limin's opening chapter entitled, "The Singapore House - a dialectic," reviews and discusses residential architecture up to the 1980s in the light of international trends and influences. The author's Introduction continues Hee Limin's analysis into the 1990s and beyond by identifying the emerging architects and their practices. This collection -- mostly culled from previously featured works -- fills an important gap in the history of the Singapore house and provides useful background information to enhance appreciation of the 19 houses featured. These houses are the work of eight design-oriented architectural practices. In residential design, they represent the cutting-edge of the architectural profession at the outset of the 21st century.            The New Thai House by Powell, Robert This book is particularly useful as it fills a gap in the available literature on the history of the Thai house, for much has been written about the vernacular house but very little about contemporary houses in Thailand. In varying degrees, the 20 houses featured here demonstrate the architects' deep appreciation of Thai cultural traditions, their awareness of environmental concerns, and the influence of ideas from the West. Two introductory chapters provide useful background material that describe and analyse Thai architectural styles and trends in Thailand in the 20th century. Many full colour illustrations and exquisitely hand-drawn plans are added features of Powell's work. Some of the houses have been featured in Powell's earlier books.    Non-Traditional Security Issues in Southeast Asia by Tan, Andrew T. H. & J. D. Kenneth Boutin (Editors) A ground-breaking discourse on an increasingly vital topic that moves away from the traditional concept of security -- as demarcated in the framework of deterrence, power balancing and military strategy. Post-crisis Asia, with the crumbling of some regimes and a possibility of weakened traditional power structures, has to grapple with new ideas of what other areas might constitute a security threat. Thus, issues such as the environment, migration, pluralism, regionalism, and the media now take on greater significance. This volume examines all these and more. The future role of regional groupings, such as ASEAN and EAEG, is examined in the light of recent events in post-Suharto Indonesia and East Timor. Essential reading for all interested in security dimensions. This volume is based on a Ford Foundation-sponsored study convened by the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies in Singapore and covers the following areas: Globalisation and Security, Regional Institutions and Security, Governance in Plural Societies and Security, and Environmental Security.            Democratic Transitions in Asia by Johannen, Uwe & James Gomez (Editors) Post-Asian crisis developments show that the countries of the region are seeing greater demands for freedoms by its peoples. The symbol of the region's democratisation struggle was marked with the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to South Korean President Kim Dae Jung in 2000. But where does the region stand in real terms with regards to democratisation? Indonesia under Gus Dur struggles to overcome the shackles of too many years of authoritarian rule, and is discovering that democracy comes at a heavy price. In the Philippines, "People Power 2" brought down Joseph Estrada, but Gloria Magapagal Arroyo is not ensured of a smooth rule. The Thais elected Thaksin Shinawatra premier even though he was under investigation for corruption. In Malaysia, the sacking and conviction of the former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has heightened political awareness. In Singapore, there is much talk of a civil society but the rules of the game have not changed. And, in Myanmar, SLORC changes it name, but not its game, and Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest. Meanwhile, the socialist regimes in Vietnam and Laos are still reluctant to open up. but they may have no choice. The politics of violence continues to plague Cambodia. In this environment, politicians, activists, journalists and academics go beyond the usual theory and talk about how to translate democracy into practice. In this volume they examine the reforms needed for democratic transitions to take place. Independent political institutions, human rights, the rule of law, free media, civil society, demilitarisation, local economy and the development of free market economy are examined. Contributors include Marzuki Darusman, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Martin Lee, Aquilino Pimentel Jr., Gen. Agus Wijoyo, and academics Don Emmerson and Harold Crouch.    Hanoi: Biography of a City by Logan, William S. This book breaks new ground in tracing the history of the fabric of Hanoi since its origins one thousand years ago. Since the late 1980s when Vietnam opened up to the West, it sees the growth of an awareness of the architectural richness of Hanoi which is characterised by its combination of Chinese-influenced shophouses, French boulevards Soviet housing an recent Western-style commercial development. The book examines how the shape of the city reflects changing political, cultural and economic conditions over a millennium of intermittent warfare and waves of cultural change and migration. Author William Logan was a heritage advisor to the Vietnamese government.            The Political Dimensions of the Asian Crisis by Johannen, Uwe; Jurgen Rudolph & James Gomez (Editors) This book covers new ground by focusing on the politics of what has generally been taken to be an economic crisis. Politicians, journalists, NGO professionals and academics lend their voices in this first critical and insider scrutiny of the political aspects of the Asian crisis.    The New Asian House by Powell, Robert The fourth book by Robert Powell about houses in South and Southeast Asia built in the last decade of the 20th century presents 25 houses from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, India and Sri Lanka, all distinguished by their multiplicity of forms and diversity of architectural languages. Gorgeously illustrated with colour photographs and architectural plans and drawings.            Ramayana in the Arts of Asia by Kam, Garrett This is the most definitive work of the great Indian epic, the Ramayana, that has made made its way over the centuries to almost every corner of Southeast Asia. Art historian Garrett Kam has undertaken an extremely challenging task -- to track the various interpretations of the tale, from the Valmiki origin, about Sita's enduring love and devotion to Rama, her abduction by the ogre king Ravana, and the adventures encountered by the various heroes that led to her eventual rescue. This magnificently illustrated volume also has a useful glossary section of the variation of names of characters as well as an appendix of the different performing art and literary traditions throughout Asia.    Asian Architects Vol.2 by Tan Kok Meng (Editor) The second volume of Select's Asian Architects series aimed at promoting the works of architects in the region to a wider audience. This book features the works of the following: Geoffrey Bawa, Charles Correa, Tao Ho, William Lim, Seung H.Sang, Chang Yung Ho, Shane Murray, Ernesto Bedmar, Lim Teng Ngiom, and Nevzat Sayin. Contains two lead articles on "Post-colonial architectural encounters" by Gulsum Nalbantoglu, and "To let the wind through: Architecture, heritage, performance" by Paul Carter.            Asian Architects Vol.1 by Tan Kok Meng (Editor) This first of two volumes feature the works, thoughts and inspirations of some leading as well as younger, architects whose work have left an indelible mark on the Asian built landscape. Also includes articles on issues of importance to architects in Asia. This volume features the work of: C. Anjalendran, Mathar Bunnag, Sonny Chan, Balkrishna Doshi, Hu Shyr-Fong, Sumet Jumsai, Sen Kapadia, Jimmy Lim, Min Hyun-Sik, Sarjono Sani, and Wu Liangyong.    The Fall of Soeharto by Forrester, Geoff and R. J. May (Editor) This is the first book to address the critical questions surrounding the fall of Soeharto, Indonesia's president for 32 years. It includes a contemporaneous description of the tumultuous events of May 1998, with discussions on the role of students and other players among the political elite who contributed to Soeharto's downfall. Contributors, who include Australian and Indonesian academics, also analyse the causes of the fall and suggests options for future directions for the country, as well as possible repercussions on the rest of Southeast Asia.            Asian New Urbanism; And Other Essays by Lim, William S. W. Well-known Singapore architect and intellectual William Lim assesses present trends in Asian urbanism and past and present development policies in this collection of papers and articles. He provides wide and thoughtful perception of the sociological, ethical, environmental and professional factors involved. Many important issues are raised - land policies, pluralism in architecture, conservation and contemporary culture and above all, how these relate to basic human needs. Lim traces the course of his career, on which he bases his rationale behind accepting or rejecting contemporary architectural and philosophical theories. An intellectually demanding but stimulating volume.    The Urban Asian House, Living in Tropical Cities by Powell, Robert This volume, the third in Select's popular House books by Robert Powell, illustrates houses in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka that reinterpret the traditional in the context of modern living in these overcrowded cities. Powell demonstrates how architects attempt to resolve the problems of space constraints, noise and air pollution. The 23 houses featured are categorized under five groupings: terrace or row houses; the "courtyard house; detached houses; semi-detached houses; and extended houses.            Towards an Information Society: Changing Occupational Structure in S'pore by Kuo, Eddie C. Y. Examines the changes in the occupational structure in Singapore in the past 60 years with special focus on the distribution of information workers in Singapore.    Contemporary Vernacular: Evoking Traditions in Asian Architecture by Lim, William S. W. & Tan Hock Beng Studies the important architectural direction in many Asian countries where architects are attempting to reinterpret their rich cultural heritage in terms of contemporary idioms. This is achieved in different ways: by reinvigorating tradition, reinventing tradition, extending tradition and reinterpreting tradition. Many illustrations.            Tropical Asian House, The [5th Reprint 2002] by Powell, Robert 5th reprint 2002: this best-selling volume by Robert Powell examines 27 exemplary houses that reflect the diverse contemporary lifestyle of tropical Asia. This book is a sequel to "The Asian House: Contemporary Houses of Southeast Asia," but includes homes in Sri Lanka and India. The houses featured include the works of Charles Correa, Geoffrey Bawa, Ernesto Bedmar, William Lim, Jaya Ibrahim and Bill Bensley, among others. This beautifully presented volume has more than 150 colour photographs and 80 plans, sections and drawings.    A Dance of Moths by Goh Poh Seng Singapore writer Goh Poh Seng, a doctor by profession, has been hailed as "one of Asia's finest living poets." Now living in Vancouver, Canada, Goh has published both poetry and prose. In this novel, he explores the complex lives and human relationships of two men in modern Singapore. Their lives are interwoven with others, all of whom -- in their own ways --try to break loose from what they perceive as the monotony of their existence by reaching for the "light." The main theme in the novel is the individual's sense of alienation and his search for meaning in his life. Goh Poh Seng's first novel, "If We Dream Too Long," won the Singapore National Book Development Council Fiction Book Award.            With Sweat & Abacus: Economic Roles of Southeast Asian Chinese on the Eve of World War Two by Hicks, George (Editor) Fukuda's seminal study (1939), now translated for the first time from Japanese into English, rivals that of his great English contemporary, Victor Purcell's own magnum opus, The Chinese in Southeast Asia (1951). Fukuda study is truly comparative and shows the reader why and how the economic outcome differed from country to country in the region. This intensely well-researched and analytica study was originally published in Japanese as "Kakyo keizai-ron" or "The Overseas Chinese economy" and is a important addition to our understanding of the Chinese diaspora.    Sunny Side Up by Lin Hsin Hsin In this, her fourth book of poetry, Lin Hsin Hsin ranges across a spectrum of human experience; from cosmetic surgery to charity; art to information technology; shopping to male-female relationships. Her poems are accessible to all, have a lot to say about contemporary Singaporean society, and comprise a variety of charming juxtapositions of words and sounds that surprise, startle, and delight.            Offerings: The Ritual Art of Bali by Brinkgreve, Francine & David Stuart-Fox In the magical island of Bali, the presence of the invisible powers that guard the inhabitants is felt everywhere. Offerings are made to the gods as an expression of gratitude for the fertility of the earth, for the balance of nature, and for all fortuitous events. They are also made to the demons to stave off bad fortune and to make them less disposed to disturb the harmony of the universe. This beautifully illustrated book provides a glimpse into the pageantry, ritual and devotion that accompany the creation of offerings in Bali. Through breathtaking full colour photographs, the author explains the basic elements, the cosmic symbolism and ritual meaning of the materials and colours used in the offerings.    From Time to Time by Lin Hsin Hsin Singaporean Lin Hsin Hsin's collection is a kaleidoscope of entertaining and accessible poetry. She draws her themes from both the serious and the trivial: you will find powerful evocations of the horrors of the Gulf War side by side with whimsical commentaries on lucky draws and closing-down sales. Yet whatever the subject you are drawn in by the deceptive simplicity of the language and the form of the poems. Once inside you find yourself confronted by a new and unusual viewpoint; often expressed with a gentle humour, which obliges you to re-examine your own assumptions on matters great and small, from the language of economics to cellular phones and MRT ads.            The Girl from the Coast (Hardback Edition) by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Pramoedya Ananta Toer, one of Indonesia's foremost writers, is enjoying a popularity surge with the end of the Suharto regime, which had him incarcerated in a neglected island prison and then held him under house arrest for many years. This book has been painstakingly reconstructed from the serial first published in Lentera, a leftist-leaning publication in the Sukarno days. It explores the complex power relationship between classes and sexes in a Javanese fishing village early in the 20th century. An inspiring work which celebrates the spirit of common people as it traces the lonely path to maturity. The book is loosely based on the story of Pramoedya's grandmother. Includes a brief epilog based on an interview with the author in 1990. Translator Aveling won the Anugerah Esso-Gapena Literary Prize for his contribution to literary translation.    Tiger! [hardcover Edition] by Lubis, Mochtar An everyday jungle gathering trip turns into a nightmare of fear, deception and betrayal for seven villagers when they are stalked by a hungry tiger. The author, former renown journalist Mochtar Lubis, skillfully strips the characters of their disguise, and through the plot, observes how humans behave under extreme stress. This is an allegory on the power of a charismatic leader (Sukarno) who, when confronted by his "tiger" crumbles, and is left bereft of power or glory. Originally published in Indonesian in 1975 as Harimau! Harimau!            Tiger! by Lubis, Mochtar A satire about the hypocrisy of society by a well-known Indonesian journalist and social commentator, Mochtar Lubis. This translation of his "Harimau, Harimau!" lends insight to the Indonesian awe of those who possess charisma -- from village headmen and dukuns (witch doctors) to presidents. But, as the author -- who was incarcerated by two regimes, first by President Sukarno, then by his successor, Suharto -- points out, these men are not infallible. "Their brittle power crumbled easily when people lost faith" in them. All the major characters in the novel have to confront and tame the "tiger" within themselves. Mochtar Lubis skillfully strips the characters of their disguises, and through the plot, observes how human beings behave under extreme stress. Lubis writes with verve and satiric bite. His uncompromising attack on hypocrisy and inequities has earned him much international respect.    Cities for People: Reflections of a Southeast Asian Architect by Lim, William S. W. Questions the disregard by architects and urban planners in SEAsian and Third World countries for the cultural and climatic environment and for which their products are designed. National Book Development Council of Singapore 1992. 1st prize:non-fiction.            Pastel Portraits: Singapore's Architectural Heritage [7th Reprint 1999] by Liu, Gretchen Pastel Portraits, first published in 1984, is an architectural classic in Singapore as it championed and pioneered the campaign to conserve Singapore's built environment. It is also the first book to document, analyse and appreciate the wonderfully rich and eclectic tradition of Singapore's pre-World War II architecture, in particular the row houses. All these were in danger of being demolished in the name of urban renewal and development. In full colour.    A Part of Three, Poems 1966-1988 by Yeo, Robert Collection of Robert Yeo's poems which originally appeared in various journals. Robert belongs to what may be called the second generation of Singapore poets along with Arthur Yap and Lee Tzu Pheng, among others. This collection of poems was written over a span of 25 years. In form they range from short, compressed and formal lyrics to longer, free verse pieces; tonally, they are in turn serious, ironic, reflective and satirical.            Innovative Architecture of Singapore by Powell, Robert Presents a critical assessment of the contemporary and innovative works of a generation of architects working Singapore. Includes critique, more than 100 colour photographs, 80 plans and sections.    Subcommunal Participation & Leadership Cohesiveness of the Chinese in 19th C Singapore by Mak Lau Fong This study focuses on the donations made by the Cantonese, the Hakkas and the Hokkiens to their respective dialect groups, between 1830-1906 in Singapore.            Singapore Property Market in the 80's by Motha, Philip Collection of the author's articles and papers written between 1975-80. They cover various aspects of the field of real estate from development of the local property market, the valuation of real property, estate management practices and real property law in Singapore.    Questioning Development in Southeast Asia by Chng, Nancy (Editor) Although this book appeared more than 25 years ago, many of the issues raised concerning the role of development and the implications of policies taken remain relevant today. A group of concerned Southeast Asian intellectuals and thinkers -- members of a loose grouping called the Southeast Asia Study Group -- critically examine the direction of development being pursued by governments in the region. They deal with issues such as the eradication of poverty, income distribution, people's participation, religion and development, alienated youth, and social justice. Contributors in this volume are: Soedjatmoko, Sulak Sivaraksa, Ponciano Bennagen, Riaz Hassan, WilliamLim, Nancy Chng, Randolf David, Mohd. Haji Salleh, Khoo Kay Kim and Aline Wong. We feel this should be required reading particularly for the young people of today!            An Alternative Urban Strategy by Lim, S. W. William This collection of articles examines a wide range of urban problems drawing on Singapore architect William Lim's experience. Lim, a Harvard-trained urban planner, is also a development consultant, outspoken social critic, and more recently, a post-Modernist. He advocates an overall alternative urban development strategy "in which we need to abandon our present consumer-oriented lifestyle and a blind acceptance of the symbols of Western development."