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Visual Symmetry
by Magdolna Hargittai & István Hargittai

"This book is a guide to the joy of aesthetics of natural as well as man-made objects. The clear and gentle approach of the book as well as the fine examples, will apply to every intelligent reader."

Dan Shechtman
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
 
100 Inspiring Rafflesians
1823-2003
by Tan Guan Heng

"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
 
Escape from Leipzig
by Harald Fritzsch
translated by K Heusch
with a foreword written by G 't Hooft

"Fritzsch's book on his life in Leipzig and his escape to the West should be read by everybody, who is interested in the history of Germany in the twentieth century. The book looks like a criminal story, but it is a true story, written down after the fall of the Berlin wall."

Helmut Kohl
ex-chancellor of Germany
 
Survival Skills for Scientists
by Federico Rosei & Tudor Johnston

"...logically organized ... filled to the brim with candid advice that you are unlikely to find anywhere else ¡­"

American Astronomical Society
 
50 Math and Science Games for Leadership
by Seah Wee Khee, Sukandar Hadinoto, Charles Png, Ang Ying Zhen & the 2nd Student Council of NUS High School

"The games presented in the book are well structured and organized in such a systematic way, including graphical illustrations, that any one interested in conducting leadership training can do so without difficulty. There are also variations and opportunities for reflection after each game, which is indeed necessary for any learning to take place. The authors of the book must be congratulated for their imaginative talent in creating such entertaining games that promote both social interaction and development of leadership skills at the same time."

Angeline Khoo, Associate Professor
Psychological Studies Academic Group, National Institute of Education
 
Scientific Writing: A Reader and Writer'S Guide
by Jean-Luc Lebrun

"Lebrun couples his experiences and insights from his work as a writer and filmmaker with his wisdom of people to show how to write for others … That's why this book, and Lebrun's wisdom, is so essential, so correct, and so badly needed."

Don Norman
Professor, Northwestern University, USA & Cofounder, Nielsen Norman Group, USA
Author, Emotional Design and The Design of Everyday Things
 
Petit Point
A Candid Portrait on the Aberrations of Science
by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

"Each of his essays is a jewel and perhaps would be better enjoyed privately ... It is an interesting and valuable addition to any science literature collection. To nonscientist readers, this book will help them to understand scientists and science better."

Professor Ping Ao
University of Washington, Seattle
 
A Bridge Not Attacked
Chemical Warfare Civilian Research During World War II
by Harold Johnston

"Although the book is aimed primarily at the general reader, chemists and historians of chemistry will find a great deal of interest once they have battled through the voluminous biographical detail."

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