{"title":"Jeevan Vasagar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Jeevan Vasagar collection, where the vibrant and insightful writings of this esteemed author unfold. Jeevan Vasagar brings his formidable journalistic background to the fore, offering readers a deep dive into contemporary issues through his meticulously researched books. As a renowned author and journalist, he expertly blends historical context with current affairs, making his works both informative and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLion City\u003c\/em\u003e, Vasagar takes us on a compelling journey through Singapore, unravelling its unique identity at the crossroads of globalisation and tradition. His keen insights into the socio-political fabric of this enigmatic city-state provide a captivating narrative that balances both history and modernity. This book is a must-read for those interested in exploring how rapidly evolving cities navigate the challenges of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Surge\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the dynamic and sometimes tumultuous relationship between humans and the natural world. With a focus on the intersection of science and nature, Vasagar invites readers to reflect on the urgent environmental issues facing our planet. His thought-provoking analysis encourages us to consider the impact of our actions on the environment, making it essential reading for anyone passionate about sustainability and ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are drawn to the intricate tapestry of history and politics in \u003cem\u003eLion City\u003c\/em\u003e, or the critical environmental narratives in \u003cem\u003eThe Surge\u003c\/em\u003e, Jeevan Vasagar's books promise an enlightening and thought-provoking experience. Explore his works to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex global issues, all delivered with clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lion-city-by-jeevan-vasagar-9780349144481","title":"Lion City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLion City\u003c\/i\u003e tells the extraordinary story of Singapore - the world's most successful city state.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nIn 1965, Singapore's GDP per capita was on a par with Jordan. Now it has outstripped Japan. After the Second World War and a sudden rupture with newly formed Malaysia, Singapore found itself independent - and facing a crisis. It took the bloody-minded determination and vision of Lee Kuan Yew, its founding premier, to take a small island of diverse ethnic groups with a fragile economy and hostile neighbours and meld it into Asia's first globalised city.\n\nJeevan Vasagar, former Singapore correspondent for the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, masterfully takes us through the intricate history, present and future of this unique diamond-shaped island one degree north of the equator, where new and old have remained connected. \n\n\u003ci\u003eLion City\u003c\/i\u003e is a personal, insightful and essential guide to the city, and how its remarkable rise is shaping East Asia and the rest of the world.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849507623148,"sku":"9780349144481","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7898333482312.jpg?v=1759047651"},{"product_id":"the-surge-by-jeevan-vasagar-9780008775599","title":"The Surge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Surge\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely, gripping account of humanity’s battle against rising waters — and the urgent choices we must make for our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRising waters are flooding cities and homes across the globe, from Florida to Nepal. By 2050, 150 million people will live below the high tide line, facing an uncertain future as cities like London and Shanghai grapple with worsening floods. In this timely, panoramic, and gripping book, climate editor Jeevan Vasagar traces humanity's responses to flooding over the centuries, from the deadly North Sea floods of 1953 to the catastrophic events of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe explores the costly and complicated choices governments face: fight the water with ever-expanding defences, or adapt and move? Drawing on groundbreaking engineering solutions, Vasagar argues for a radical rethink — combining resistance and accommodation as we reimagine our cities. A stark warning, but also a message of hope, \u003cem\u003eThe Surge\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for understanding how climate change is reshaping our world — and what we can do about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46951461847276,"sku":"9780008775599","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/989e321e2340c8b90ee382986b6edd8a.jpg?v=1762372439"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jeevan-vasagar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}