This book showcases six beautifully designed, culture-rich spas and retreats. It explores the spas, their locales and treatments along with the fascinating history behind their inception, with roots in Ayurveda, Chinese Traditional Medicine, rural herbalism and Unani and the practices of forest-dwelling indigenous peoples. Historical analysis of some of the region's more esoteric practices - Balinese spirituality and magic, the dangers of collecting birds' nests, the botanical heritage of the orang asli in Malaysia, and traditional Indonesian tonics - is also fully explored. A must-have for spa aficionados, Spa Village: Honouring Healing Traditions is a book about beauty, wellness and spirituality, from the inside out.

A showcase of culinary excellence at the YTL group of hotels and resorts, this book is much more than a restaurant review or a recipe collection. Delving into the culture of a variety of cuisines, stretching from Malaysia and Southeast Asia into China, Japan and Europe, it takes readers on a gastronomic journey. Beginning in Malaysia, the heart and home of the YTL group, it showcases both island resorts and city heritage hotels and restaurants, all the while giving an overview of Malay cuisine. Recipes for traditional Malay fare are combined with some East meets West fusion food and some innovative seafood dishes. The book then branches further afield into the snowy wastes of Hokkaido and the cityscape of modern Shanghai, all the while exploring both recipes and cuisines from Japan and China. Sections on England, Bali, Thailand and France follow - all showcasing iconic properties in full colour photography. Foodies will savour the finest in gastronomy with sustainable ingredients and preparations from the simple to the complex, the natural to the exuberant. At-home chefs will find the carefully researched signature dishes, selected by their celebrated chefs de cuisine for authenticity, taste and visual appeal, easy to recreate in their own kitchens. All in all, the book is a veritable feast for the eye and the palette - and will delight those interested in a culinary adventure.

As Singapore is constantly reinventing itself, this book is a timely publication. After all, anything on contemporary Singapore that doesn't include the Marina Bay Sands' iconic towers, Gardens by the Bay and the new Business District extension is hopelessly out of date. Yet, this book is much more than a round-up of Singapore's new urban cityscapes. Rather, it traces the development of the city-state, showing how so much of the old has been retained and celebrated alongside the new. In addition to an assessment of the downtown core, chapters include an analysis of Singapore's eco credentials as it strives to become a truly green City within a Garden; how its varied population contributes to its success (and how the various peoples came to its shores); a sober reflection on World War II and Occupation, and reminders thereof; a showcase of all things stylishly Singaporean; and finally, a short look back in time with a selection of evocative black-and-white photographs to Singapore's early days as a colonial city.Beautifully photographed by Danish photographer, Jacob Termansen, with insightful texts by Kim Inglis, this is a must-have for anybody interested in the history and culture of Singapore.

With stunning photographs and insightful commentary this travel pictorial and Singapore travel guide captures the dynamism of a remarkable Pacific nation. In just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of mainland Asia into a global superpower in banking, IT, education, biotech, transportation and many other fields. The fascinating story of how this tiny city-state which has no hinterland, no natural resources, and a relatively small population has achieved success is told in this book. Singapore's history as a British colonial port, its dynamic multi-ethnic population, and its innovative governmental and social structures, are a part of the story. But there are others as well. How Singapore became a regional hub for finance, shipping and air travel, and now also for the arts, sport and leisure--are all showcased in dynamic detail, with over 300 full-color photographs to illustrate graphically how this small island functions like a well-tuned racing machine. Author Kim Inglis, a journalist, and long-time local resident, leads the reader on a series of explorations through Singapore's most notable districts and neighborhoods, explaining the growth and importance, and showcasing what they have to offer the visitor. Included are many lesser-known corners of the island which very few visitors ever get to see!