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7 Magical Lessons in Creativity from Elizabeth Gilbert

Walter — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:02:26 +0000

Wish to live a more interesting and creatively fulfilling life? Check out these 7 magical lessons in creativity from bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert.

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Extreme Focus: A Book Review

Walter — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:58:00 +0000

Extreme Focus is the secret ingredient behind the successes of icons like Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, and Sir Roger Bannister. Learn the 10 keys to Extreme Focus here.

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Transmedia Storytelling & Game Mechanics at the Libraries

Walter — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:05:00 +0000

While borrowing a book recently at the Central Public Library (basement of the National Library), I came across this neat display tying in the bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire book series by author George R.R. Martin with the acclaimed HBO TV series Game of Thrones. Its nice to see our libraries transforming into […]

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Book Review: What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell

Walter — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:59:00 +0000

Malcolm Gladwell has an uncanny talent. Like a detective, he weaves compelling yarns, spinning together sources of information from psychologists, food testers, doctors, animal trainers, criminologists, and other experts to challenge common notions. With journalistic brilliance honed by his years in the New Yorker, Gladwell proffered radical answers to challenge age-old notions in his latest […]

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Feeding My Mind

Walter — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:54:00 +0000

Following the tip-off of a friend, my family and I visited the wonderful MPH Warehouse sale at Singapore Expo and hauled back about 40 titles. Admittedly, most of the books were for my son as well as gifts. I picked up a total of five titles covering digital culture, grassroots/evangelistic marketing, socio-psycho trends, social media […]

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