gweilo memories of a hong kong childhood martin booth

Martin Booth died in February 2004, shortly after finishing the book that would be his epitaph - this wonderfully remembered, beautifully told memoir of a childhood lived to the full in a far-flung outpost of the British Empire...An inquisitive seven-year-old, Martin Booth found himself with the whole of Hong Kong at his feet when his father was posted there in the early 1950s. Unrestricted by parental control and blessed with bright blond hair that signified good luck to the Chinese, he had free access to hidden corners of the colony normally closed to a Gweilo, a ''pale fellow'' like him. Befriending rickshaw coolies and local stallholders, he learnt Cantonese, sampled delicacies such as boiled water beetles and one-hundred-year-old eggs, and participated in colourful festivals. He even entered the forbidden Kowloon Walled City, wandered into the secret lair of the Triads and visited an opium den. Along the way he encountered a colourful array of people, from the plink plonk man with his dancing monkey to Nagasaki Jim, a drunken child molester, and the Queen of Kowloon, the crazed tramp who may have been a member of the Romanov family.Shadowed by the unhappiness of his warring parents, a broad-minded mother who, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Gweilo: Memories Of A Hong Kong Childhood - Martin Booth

On hearing that Jackser, her childhood abuser, is seriously ill, Martha is elated, thinking that finally she will be able to watch him suffer. But in the hospital she sees a frightened, lonely old man and realises with a shock that he seems to regret his earlier actions.During her vigil, she is joined by Charlie, her beloved little brother, then the ma and some of her other siblings. All of them have suffered greatly and it is clear that no one connected to Jackser has escaped unscathed.But as she sits with him during his dying days, other memories of Jackser come back to Martha – fleeting moments of concern and kindness, and a sense of closeness as he recalled his own tormented past in one of Ireland’s industrial schools. It is a vicious cycle of cruelty and loss that has played out, from which only her own tenacity and wit has provided an escape.Poignant, ribald, poetic and defiant, with its resolution of many unanswered questions about her life this is Martha at her best.

Objev podobné jako Ma, Jackser's Dyin Alone - Martha Long

The Journey Continues ... Traversing Canada, rounding Cape Horn, riding the Patagonian Pampas and Mongolian wilds. From Greek Islands to North Cape, through Thailand or along the Silk Road, Letson’s journeys reflect her curiosity and adventurous spirit. Readers meet characters imagined and real: ancestral ghosts, the author’s intrepid parents, lighthouse keepers, an Auschwitz survivor, gauchos, Roma and nomads. Set within historic and literary contexts, Soul of a Nomad shares sixty-five years of journeys and revelations. Evocative descriptions nestle amongst hair-raising anecdotes, every page encouraging the reader to explore further. The English word nomad derives from the ancient Greek ??µad, referring to those who roam or wander in search of pasture for their livestock. Modern-day nomad, Kim Letson also searches - always seeking new vistas and fresh perspectives - on a lifelong journey that never fails to delight the reader. James Deutsch, George Washington University lecturer, folklorist, author. All lives are special, but some are more special than others. This delightful autobiography encompasses a life, a career and best of all, an exciting guide to those who are more interested in “otherness” than in exporting and expecting Canadian values when abroad. With boisterous good spirits and self-depreciating humour, Letson brings us ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Soul Of A Nomad - Kim Letson

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil. In this haunting collection, the phantoms and ghouls of Japanese folklore stalk the page. Lafcadio Hearn, a master storyteller, drew on traditional Japanese folklore, infused with memories of his own haunted childhood in Ireland, to create these chilling tales. They are today regarded in Japan as classics in their own right. 'The stories occupy the reverie world our mind projects onto the backs of our eyelids, where the ordinary mingles with the supernatural' - Wall Street Journal

Objev podobné jako Of Ghosts and Goblins - Hearn Lafcadio

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Hong Kong.Discover Hong Kong''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from soaring over Lantau in a cable car to the Po Lin Monastery; to hitting up historic Temple Street Night Market in search of snacks, souvenirs and street life; and making a pilgrimage to forest-clad Victoria Peak for unbeatable city views.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Hong Kong travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Hong Kong and connect experiences together with easeCreate your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Hong Kong so you can explore the surrounding areasGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Mai Po Wetlands; Sha Tau Kok; Hong Kong Geopark, and moreSpecial features on excursions to outlying islands; choosing your harbour cruise; and a shopping guideExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Hong Kong - O'Malley Thomas, Lonely Planet, Orlando Crowcroft, Angela Hui

A visual and sumptuous ode to Hong Kong that reimagines 88 classic and iconic dishes as colorful and beautiful plant-based meals. A common Chinese greeting is 食咗飯未呀? “Have you eaten (rice) yet?” which is how Christine Wong’s paternal grandmother would welcome her home during her childhood in Hong Kong. Food was the language of love, with birthdays and special events always celebrated with family meals, from nine-course banquet-style restaurant feasts to simple home-cooked dinners. After leaving Hong Kong and adopting a vegan lifestyle for health and sustainability reasons, Christine yearned to recreate the flavors and textures of her family’s food at home without animal by-products. The Vibrant Hong Kong Table celebrates many of Hong Kong’s most iconic dishes with a vegan twist. Organized by a day of eating through the city and paying homage to its culinary heritage, these fresh, bright, vegetable-based recipes include: Breakfast and Dim Sum 點心: Sampan Congee, Lotus Leaf Rice, “Egg” Tarts Cha Chaan Teng 茶餐廳 and Lunchbox Favorites: Baked Tempeh Chop Rice, Black-Pink Pepper Cabbage Steak, Jackfruit Brisket Noodles Family-Style Dinners, from Festival Foods to Dai Pai Dongs 大牌檔: “Fish Fragrant” Eggplant, Sweet & Sour Cauliflower, Snow Skin Mooncakes Siu Yeh 宵夜 (Late-Night Snacks) and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Vibrant Hong Kong Table - Christine Wong

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Hong Kong - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Hong Kong''s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From embarking on one of Hong Kong''s well-known hikes, Dragon''s Back, for stunning coastal vistas, to relaxing on the white sand of Deep Water Bay, and basking in the spiritual atmosphere of Man Mo Temple.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Pocket Hong Kong travel guide:Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days Find what you''re looking for fast with this guide''s all-new structure and design and navigate Hong Kong with ease Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Tai Kwun, Aberdeen Harbour, and Temple Street Night MarketExciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood''s personality and get you to those ''don''t miss'' sights Discover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Pocket Hong Kong - O'Malley Thomas, Lonely Planet, Angela Hui

Over 70 delicious recipes from food author and TV chef Jeremy Pang that bring the vibrant food culture of Hong Kong to life As seen on the brand new 2025 TV series Jeremy Pang's Hong Kong Kitchen “Mind-blowing recipes from a mind-blowing chef” Mel Giedroyc“There's no better guide than Jeremy to these incredible flavours and food. This is real, proper Hong Kong cooking. Bosh!” Tom Skinner“Jeremy Pang is one of my favourite chefs. His food is sublime.” Nisha Katona Hong Kong's cuisine draws from traditions from around the world, from classic Chinese to America's west coast. Chef Jeremy Pang grew up with Hong Kong as his second home, and with these simple, delicious recipes, he brings its vibrant food culture to life with the very best dishes that the city has to offer. Now he will help you recreate irresistible street food from dumplings, baos and BBQ snacks, through to hotpots, rice pots, noodles, desserts and drinks, and give you a personal insight into the treasures of a place where east meets west in the most unforgettable way.Chapters include:Tips and Tricks of a Hong Kong Kitchen like Cook Once, Eat Twice; Double Frying & Double Cooking and moreStreet Snacks including ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Hong Kong Kitchen - Jeremy Pang

The diaries of the last British Governor of Hong Kong, published on the 25th anniversary of the handoverIn June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not (as other British colonies over the decades) for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as a British colony and what happened as the handover approached. The book gives unprecedented insights into negotiating with the Chinese, about how the institutions of democracy in Hong Kong were (belatedly) strengthened and how Patten sought to ensure that a strong degree of self-government would continue after 1997. Unexpectedly, his opponents included not only the Chinese themselves, but some British businessmen and civil service mandarins upset by Patten''s efforts, for whom political freedom and the rule of law in Hong Kong seemed less important than keeping on the right side of Beijing. The book concludes with an account of what has happened in Hong Kong since the handover, a powerful assessment of recent events ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Hong Kong Diaries - Chris Patten

The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Hong Kong with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Hong Kong has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Hong Kong, you’ll find:- Top 10 lists of Hong Kong’s must-sees and must-dos, including visiting Shenzhen, exploring the Tai Long Wan coastline and shopping at the Temple Street night market- Hong Kong’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best markets, historic sites, walking routes, local dishes and much more- Brand new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Hong Kong, plus six full-colour area mapsDK''s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.

Objev podobné jako DK Top 10 Hong Kong - DK Travel

The best of Hong Kong cuisine, from AM to PM. A Day in Hong Kong is a culinary journey through one of the world's most vibrant cities. A place that’s bursting at the seams with incredible food and the people who love to eat it.Experience the city through its most iconic dishes, then recreate your favourites at home. From bustling wet markets to fine-dining restaurants, this book takes you on a delicious food adventure from breakfast through to dinner, showcasing the diverse tastes and ingredients of Chinese cuisine. Start the day with a traditional Hong Kong breakfast: congee (rice porridge) and yau cha kwai (oil fried bread sticks).As the day progresses, street eat recipes include Sichuan-style chao shou (wontons), fresh and steaming har gow dim sum (steamed shrimp dumplings), and ngau lam mein (beef brisket noodles). There’s plenty of sweets, too – including “pineapple” bread, alongside a cup of HK-style milk tea. Capture the delicious flavours of Hong Kong at home with 70 recipes and insider tips on where to find the best local eats.A Day in Hong Kong is the ultimate book for food and travel enthusiasts alike.

Objev podobné jako A Day in Hong Kong - ArChan Chan

Hong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to lay claim to its "fragrant harbour" in 1841. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since''from its rapid expansion as a Crown Colony to its handover to China in 1997 and its present status as one of the world''s leading international financial centers. Pairing rare and previously unpublished photographs with contemporary views taken from the same location, Hong Kong: Then and Now highlights the rich and varied history of this constantly evolving metropolis, from Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Club, and the Star Ferry to Kowloon Walled CIty, Chek Lap Kok Airport, and the gleaming skyscrapers of its central banking district. Sites include: Victoria Harbour, the Peak, the Star Ferry Pier, Man Ho Temple, Ladder Street, Queen''s Road Central, Hong Kong Club, Prince''s Building, HSBC, Noonday Gun, Happy Valley Racecourse, Tiger Balm Garden, Peninsula Hotel, Kai Tak Airport, Kowloon Walled City, Shenzhen, Repulse Bay, Chek Lap Kok Airport, and St. Paul''s (Macau). Rare archival photographs of Hong Kong have been carefully matched with specially commissioned color photos to reveal the past and present of this fascinating city.

Objev podobné jako Hong Kong Then and Now® - Vaughan Grylls

This major history of Hong Kong tells the remarkable story of how a cluster of remote fishing villages grew into an icon of capitalism. The story began in 1842 with the founding of the Crown Colony after the First Anglo-Chinese war - the original ''Opium War''. As premier power in Europe and an expansionist empire, Britain first created in Hong Kong a major naval station and the principal base to open the Celestial Chinese Empire to trade. Working in parallel with the locals, the British built it up to become a focus for investment in the region and an international centre with global shipping, banking and financial interests. Yet by far the most momentous change in the history of this prosperous, capitalist colony was its return in 1997 to ''Mother China'', the most powerful Communist state in the world.

Objev podobné jako A Modern History of Hong Kong - Dr Steve Tsang

Art in Hong Kong is a fascinating analysis of the history, current status and possible future of Hong Kong as an international art hub, written by a local journalist who has reported on the cityÂ’s cultural landscape for many years. Enid Tsui presents a balanced and insightful picture of recent changes in the city which was once the poster-child of artistic freedom in Asia as well as the undisputed leader of the region''s booming contemporary-art market. Some of Hong Kong''s traditional advantages now look precarious following new laws imposed by China curbing freedom of expression and the city''s long period of isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet despite the exodus of talent from Hong Kong and growing uncertainties over the ''red lines'' of censorship, there are more world-class art institutions in the city than ever before and the market has proved resilient, with international auction houses and galleries continuing to expand their presence there.This book lifts the lid on a diverse art scene in a city of fascinating contradictions: a former British colony where artists have long been inspired by the interplay between east and west, and where the new M+ museum and other venues have to tread a tightrope ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Art in Hong Kong - Enid Tsui

Elucidates the political dynamics that link the Umbrella Movement to the anti-extradition protests and helps explain the key character of the latter movement. Presenting an analytical account of the relational dynamics linking the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the 2019 anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Contention in Hong Kong aims to explain not only the relationship between two spectacular protest campaigns but also why the anti-extradition protests exhibited a high degree of internal solidarity and public sympathy toward confrontational and at times violent protest actions. The analysis moves beyond the typical focus on the peaks of social mobilization to examine the contingent and dynamic evolution of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. Drawing upon a range of research materials, including in-depth interviews with protesters and leading activists, surveys of protesters conducted onsite, population opinion surveys, systematic analyses of media materials, and examination of the verdicts of protest-related court cases, Francis L. F. Lee offers theoretical insights on various important issues in the study of social movements, including, among others, the possibility of movement transformation during abeyance, the relationship between protest events and elections, the role of ideological brokers in movement dynamics, and the nature of spontaneous protests. Readers interested in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Pro-Democracy Contention in Hong Kong - Francis L. F. Lee

Curb-scale Hong Kong is about the infrastructural objects that constitute the street in Hong Kong. Through drawing and text, the book renders these objects visible and argues for their relevance as story tellers and civic protagonists. The book opens an alternative imagination of infrastructure and asserts the importance of the ground to Hong Kong’s urban realm.The book is structured around measured plan drawings of five streets in Hong Kong. The drawings represent stopping points in a desire to draw everything. This impossible task resulted in documents suspended between narrative and a stilled, abstract distance. Details of growth, error, decay, undoing, and repair provide a register of happenings and becomings. Each drawing speaks of an entanglement between the objects and agencies of Hong Kong’s urban realm. A second axonometric index names and examines these objects, registering more closely the material and technical decisions that give them their qualities. Texts that accompany the drawings are coincident descriptions; they thicken the street plans and index. Longer-form opening and closing essays situate the curb-scale within architecture’s contemporary engagement with infrastructure and with the practice of architectural drawing.

Objev podobné jako Curb-scale Hong Kong - Sony Devabhaktuni

This book is an introductory text on building measurement and estimating for simple buildings in Hong Kong, based on the Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works 4th Edition Revised 2018 (HKSMM4 Rev 2018). It provides a toolkit for students and surveying technicians who are new to the subject. This second edition updates the contents in line with the HKSMM4 Rev 2018 and incorporates the latest industry developments such as BIM. The main text is divided into five parts following the development of a typical project.Part 1, Building the project team, introduces the team setup for a typical project. Part 2, Deciding the procurement strategy, explains the various procurement decisions to be made by an employer before any cost estimating and measurement work takes place. Part 3, Preparing for tender, covers the tendering methods, tender documentation and approximate estimating techniques used by Quantity Surveyors.Part 4, Measuring quantities, introduces measurement principles and HKSMM4 Rev 2018, followed by a detailed review of the measurement methods for each major trade, with worked examples.Part 5, Estimating unit rates, explores the basic techniques for unit rate preparation.The book contains worked examples from real Hong Kong building projects, self-assessment questions, reminders and points of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Estimating and Measurement for Simple Building Works in Hong Kong - Caroline T. W. Chan

In Hong Kong, the banking system is the primary source of financial stability risk. Post-2008 regulatory reforms have focused on financial stability policies and tools while neglecting the design of supervisory models. This book provides a comparative analysis of how supervisory models affect the management of financial stability regulations in Hong Kong''s banking system. Regulatory issues discussed span prudential regulations, systemically important banks, unconventional liquidity tools, deposit insurance, lender of last resort, resolution regimes, central clearing counterparties and derivatives, Renminbi infrastructure, stock and bond connect schemes, distributed ledger technology, digital yuan, US dollar sanctions, cryptocurrencies, RegTech, and FinTech. A Regulatory Design for Financial Stability in Hong Kong elucidates the flaws and synergies in Hong Kong''s banking regulatory framework and proposes conventional and innovative regulatory reforms. This book will be of great interest to banking, financial, and legal practitioners, central bankers, regulators, policy makers, finance ministries, scholars, researchers, and policy institutes.

Objev podobné jako A Regulatory Design for Financial Stability in Hong Kong - Evan Gibson

Pálka na stolní tenis dvouhvězdičková, konkávní (FL) držátko, hmotnost 155 g Pálka na stolní tenis Sunflex Youth Team Hong Kong je určená na univerzální hru. Vhodná je především pro začátečníky a mírně pokročilé hráče a schválená federací ITTF. Opatřená je potahem Samurai o síle 1 mm a konkávním držátkem, které zajistí příjemné držení. Pálka Sunflex Youth Team Hong Kong nabízí skvělé vlastnosti pro univerzální hru. Klíčové vlastnosti pálky na stolní tenis Sunflex Youth Team Hong KongPálka na stolní tenis určená na univerzální hruVhodná především pro začátečníky a mírně pokročilé hráče Opatřená je potahem Samurai o síle 1 mmKonkávní držátko zajistí příjemné drženíPálka Sunflex Youth Team Hong Kong je schválená federací ITTFBarevné provedení: béžovo-červeno-černé Hmotnost:155 g

Objev podobné jako Youth Team Hong Kong (4001078103750)

Pálka na stolní tenis tříhvězdičková, konkávní (FL) držátko, hmotnost 155 g Pálka na stolní tenis Sunflex Team Hong Kong je určená na univerzální hru. Vhodná je především pro mírně pokročilé hráče a schválená federací ITTF. Opatřená je potahem Taipan o síle 1,6 mm a konkávním držátkem, které je doplněno o pěnou výplň zajišťující příjemnější držení. Pálka Sunflex Team Hong Kong nabízí skvělé vlastnosti pro univerzální hru. Klíčové vlastnosti pálky na stolní tenis Sunflex Team Hong KongPálka na stolní tenis určená na univerzální hruVhodná především pro mírně pokročilé hráče Opatřená je potahem Taipan o síle 1,6 mmKonkávní držátko s pěnovou výplní zajistí příjemné drženíPálka Sunflex Team Hong Kong je schválená federací ITTF Hmotnost:155 g

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The definitive monograph of Hong Kong architect Rocco Yim, whose four-decade long career continues to shape the skyline of the city. Bringing together 25 projects mostly within Hong Kong, including the high-profile East Kowloon Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, this book showcases the work of the man single-handedly most responsible for the city's modern architectural form. The selected projects have been chosen for the way in which they reflect the design principles and practices of the studio, but also because they highlight the particularities of the city, such as its dense, vertical and connected nature. Growing up, studying and now practising in the city, his deep knowledge of its intricacies allows him to design buildings that make the city work better and improve the lives of those that live there, a principle which continues to drive him.

Objev podobné jako Looking to Hong Kong - Rocco Yim

Exploring the development of groundbreaking artist Sherrie Levine’s work, this catalogue looks at four series central to her practice.The latest in the Spotlight Series, which focuses on new bodies of work by contemporary artists, Sherrie Levine: Hong Kong Dominoes showcases several series that distinctly engage the artist’s ongoing inquiry into notions of authorship, originality, and authenticity. Many of the works are consistent with Levine’s practice—the deliberate reproduction of other artists’ works and styles, so that her work and the original are nearly indistinguishable (as with the After Henri Matisse (1985) and After Feininger (2021) series). A number of the works make reference to modernist masterpieces, questioning the stereotypical construct of the heroic male artist. In her Monochromes After Renoir Nudes (2016) series, Levine used a computer program to calculate the average tone of the nude figures in Renoir’s paintings and then used this color to create monochrome panels. Published for the first time, Hong Kong Dominoes: 1–12 (2017) replicates the patterns of a set of dominoes that Levine purchased in Hong Kong, evoking both minimalist art and popular games. The catalogue also features a new essay by Larry List, which tracks the history of Levine’s inspirations and artistic practice, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Sherrie Levine: Hong Kong Dominoes - Larry List, Sherrie Levine

Upon your arrival in Hong Kong, the fragrant harbor city, you''re immediately greeted by asensory symphony: the melodic chime of pedestrian crossings blending with the rhythmicding-ding of trams; the mesmerizing dance of sunlight upon towering skyscrapers by day,and the vibrant hues of harbor lights illuminating the cityscape by night; the tantalizingaromas of sea breeze, culinary delights, and the lingering fragrance of burning incense.This book serves as your passport to a long weekend in Hong Kong during the spring of2024, inviting you to immerse yourself in the dynamic pulse of the city''s bustling concretejungle, the serene tranquility of its verdant mountains, and the timeless serenity of itssacred temples. Hong Kong''s rich tapestry of cultural heritage and diverse landscapes makeit an ideal destination for a holiday brimming with exploration and discovery. Through the lens of Marion Gabrielle''s camera, each page of this book unveils thecaptivating essence of a city where East harmonizes with West, where generations andtraditions intersect to weave a rich tapestry of experiences.

Objev podobné jako The Weekender Hong Kong

A charming look at felines in a range of quirky and atmospheric shops in Hong Kong.

Objev podobné jako Shop Cats of Hong Kong - Marcel Heijnen

The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong is carefully researched, with objective recommendations to numerous restaurants and hotels. Anonymous inspectors use the famed Michelin star rating system to create an extensive selection of great places to eat and stay for all budgets. Hong-Kong features many establishments and foods - Restaurants, Street food vendors, to Noodle bars - serving everything from dim sum to dumplings, noodles to congee. Recommendations to 260 delicious restaurants and 60 delightful hotels. The MICHELIN Guide #is a bilingual edition (Chinese and English)From Starred to highly recommended reatuarants traditional or starred restaurants for a special occasion. Awards such as the Bib Gourmand indicitive of an affordable and enjoyable meal. Plates identifying restaurants offering a good meal. Covering traditional dishes and starred restaurant menus for every occasion... Descriptive symbols and an English legend tell you all you need to know. To make your visit memorable, the MICHELIN guide has an easy-to-use format, featuring:* Longer more in depth descriptions for two and three star restaurants* Thematic indexes to help you make the right choice* Cultural and practical information* Cuisines from around the world, in all price bands* City map locating the guide's hotels and restaurants* Lively description for each entry with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Hong Kong Macau - The MICHELIN Guide 2020

'A stunning, addictive, genre-bending book that will sink its claws into you from the very first page' C.J. Cooke1953. Mei's 'gift' of speaking to ghosts is one that she has endeavoured to bury while fighting to survive as a refugee in post-war, post-revolution Hong Kong. When former silent film star Holly Zhang invites Mei to the infamous Maidenhair House, the startling summons revives her link to the man who destroyed her life. During six séances over six nights, each night a medium will be asked to leave until only one remains as the recipient of a staggering reward, but the only prize Mei wants is revenge. Years later, that shocking night in the labyrinthine mansion has become an urban legend, dismissed by the police at the time as a collective hallucination. Mei must uncover the truth of what really happened and see if the ghosts she has carried can finally be laid to rest. 'The Hong Kong Widow is a tour de force: tense, emotional, poetic, and utterly unputdownable' Kate Quinn

Objev podobné jako The Hong Kong Widow - Kristen Loesch

In an exploration of Hong Kong's cinema, architecture, photography, and literature, this text considers what Hong Kong, with its unique relations to decolonization and disappearance, can teach us about the future of both the colonial city and the global city.

Objev podobné jako Hong Kong - Ackbar Abbas

This paperback reader provides the student and general reader with easy access to the major issues of the Hong Kong transition crisis. Contributors include both editors, as well as Frank Ching, Berry F. Hsu, Reginald Yin-wang Kwok, Peter Kwong, Julian Y.M. Leung, Ronald Skeldon, Alvin Y. So, Yun-wing Sung, and James T.H. Tang - the majority of whom live and work in Hong Kong and experience the transition firsthand, personally and professionally.

Objev podobné jako The Hong Kong Reader - Gerard A. Postiglione, Ming K. Chan

Diamantové malování - motiv měst a míst, s rámem a s vypnutím plátna, orientace na šířku, kulaté diamanty, 25 barev, aplikační pero, diamanty, ochranná fólie, pinzeta a sáčky v balení, vhodné od 4 let Klíčové vlastnosti produktu Diamondi - Diamantové malování - HONG KONG, 40x50 cm, Vypnuté plátno na rám Diamantové malování si zamilují tvořiví lidé Námět: města a místa V balení se nachází aplikační pero, diamanty, ochranná fólie, pinzeta a sáčky Obraz je orientovaný na šířku Malování zvládnete i bez předchozích zkušeností Kulatý tvar diamantů Obraz je v rámu Díky vypnutému plátnu můžete začít ihned malovat K dokonalému výsledku vám pomůže 25 barev

Objev podobné jako Diamondi - Diamantové malování - HONG KONG, 40x50 cm, Vypnuté plátno na rám (606739B)

Malování podle čísel - tématika města a místa, plátno, sada štětců, barvy a vymalovaný vzor součástí balení Klíčové vlastnosti malování podle čísel Zuty - Malování podle čísel - HONG KONG, 80x100 cm, vypnuté plátno na rám Malování podle čísel si zamilují tvořiví lidé Materiálem plátna je dřevo a len Námět: města a místa V balení se nachází plátno, sada štětců, barvy a vymalovaný vzor K namalování obrázku využijete 25 akrylových barev

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Diamantové malování - motiv měst a míst, bez rámu a bez vypnutí plátna, orientace na šířku, kulaté diamanty, 25 barev, aplikační pero, diamanty, ochranná fólie, pinzeta a sáčky v balení, vhodné od 4 let Klíčové vlastnosti produktu Diamondi - Diamantové malování - HONG KONG, 40x50 cm, bez rámu a bez vypnutí plátna Diamantové malování si zamilují tvořiví lidé Námět: města a místa V balení se nachází aplikační pero, diamanty, ochranná fólie, pinzeta a sáčky Obraz je orientovaný na šířku Malování zvládnete i bez předchozích zkušeností Tvar kamínků je kulatý Před malováním musíte vypnout plátno K tomu, abyste měli obrázek tip ťop, využijete 25 barev

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1953. Mei has endeavoured to bury her 'gift' of speaking to ghosts while fighting to survive as a refugee in post-war, post-revolution Hong Kong. But then former silent film star Holly Zhang invites Mei to a series of séances at the infamous Maidenhair House and the startling summons revives Mei's link to the man who destroyed her life. Over the course of six nights, mediums will be eliminated one by one as they vie for a staggering reward, but the only prize Mei wants is revenge. Years later, the events have faded into urban legend, dismissed as mass delusion. But Mei knows the truth lies buried in the mansion's dark past and if the ghosts she has carried are finally to be laid to rest, she must uncover what really happened at Maidenhair House.

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Discover the electrifying artwork behind the action-packed blockbuster, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Dive into the creation of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with this deluxe art book. Featuring commentary from the filmmakers, this volume explores how a team of world-class artists brought stunning creatures and epic battles to life for an all-new, big screen Monsterverse adventure. Illustrated with stunning visuals from the production, including never-before-seen concept art and storyboards, this book is the ultimate companion to one of the most highly anticipated films of 2024.

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This Element traces the emergence and historical development of the key concepts and basic tenets of translanguaging and interpreting followed by reviews of the relevant literature. It also provides the theoretical and methodological implications of this perspective.

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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY 2021FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NON-FICTION 2021A New York Times Top Book of 2020 Chosen as a Guardian Book of 2020 A BBC Culture Best Books of 2020 Nominated for Good Reads Books of 2020 One of Time''s Must-Read Books of 2020 ''Unputdownable ... Hong''s razor-sharp, provocative prose will linger long after you put Minor Feelings down'' - AnOther, Books You Should Read This Year ''A fearless work of creative non-fiction about racism in cultural pursuits by an award-winning poet and essayist'' - Asia House''Brilliant, penetrating and unforgettable, Minor Feelings is what was missing on our shelf of classics ... To read this book is to become more human'' - Claudia Rankine author of Citizen ''Hong says the book was ''a dare to herself'', and she makes good on it: by writing into the heart of her own discomfort, she emerges with a reckoning destined to be a classic'' - Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts What happens when an immigrant believes the lies they''re told about their own racial identity? For Cathy Park Hong, they experience the shame and difficulty of "minor feelings". The daughter of Korean ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New edition of the award-winning cookbook Memories of Gascony from Michelin three-star chef Pierre KoffmannPierre Koffmann's Memories of Gascony is the story of how one of the most influential chefs of our time first learned to love food. With recipes and reminiscences from his grandparents' home in rural Gascony, this is an intimate account of school holidays spent on the farm helping his grandfather to harvest and hunt, and learning to treasure seasonality, simplicity and the best ingredients at his grandmother's side. The finest of Gascony produce is here, with a focus on simplicity. The recipes stand the test of time and speak to the food tastes and trends of today. While you read the charming stories of everyday life on the farm, you'll devour the cuisine as you go along - dandelion salad with bacon and poached egg, grilled chicken with shallots and vinaigrette, and greengages in armagnac in Spring; chicken liver pate with capers, Bayonne ham tart with garlic, oeufs a la neige in Summer; roast hare with mustard and beetroot, salt cod cassoulet and quince jelly in Autumn; and fried eggs with foie gras, potato and bacon pie and tarte aux pruneaux in Winter. This is a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Jonathan Haidt is a modern-day prophet, disguised as a psychologist . . .He points the way forward to a brighter, stronger future for us all’ Susan Cain'Compelling, readable, remarkably persuasive' Telegraph'Urgent and essential . . .it ought to become a foundational text for the growing movement' GuardianAfter more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents in many countries around the world deteriorated suddenly in the early 2010s. Why have rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide risen so sharply, more than doubling in many cases?In this book, Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that the decline of free-play in childhood and the rise of smartphone usage among adolescents are the twin sources of increased mental distress among teenagers. Haidt delves into the latest psychological and biological research to show how, between 2010 and 2015, childhood and adolescence got rewired.As teens traded in their flip phones for smartphones packed with social media apps, time online soared while time engaging face-to-face with friends and family plummeted, and so did mental health. This profound shift took place against a backdrop of diminishing childhood freedom, as parents over-supervised every aspect of their children’s lives offline, depriving them of the experiences ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Blending memories and family myths, Mary McCarthy takes us back to the 1920s, when she was orphaned into a world of relations as colourful, potent and mysterious as the Catholic religion. There was her Catholic grandmother who combined piousness with pugnacity, and her veiled Jewish grandmother who mourned the disastrous effects of a face-lift; there was wicked Uncle Myers who beat her for the good of her soul, and Aunt Margaret who laced her orange juice with castor oil, and taped her lips at night to prevent unhealthy ‘mouth-breathing’. ‘Many a time in the course of doing these memoirs,’ Mary McCarthy says, ‘I have wished that I were writing fiction.’ But these were the people, along with the Ladies of the Sacred Heart convent school, who inspired her engaging perception, her devastating sense of the sublime and ridiculous, and her witty, novelist’s imagination. Memories of a Catholic Girlhood is a major work by one of the leading American intellectuals of the twentieth century – witty, scathing, piercingly insightful and stylishly written.

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Welcome to the home of Wallace and Gromit, and Blackbeard and Banksy. Bristol is where the world’s first solid chocolate bar was created (Ribena was also invented here) and you can still watch delicious chocolate creations made by modern day Willy Wonkas. The city has a hidden castle (you just need to know where to look) and secret vaults underneath the Clifton Suspension Bridge only rediscovered recently after being hidden for more than 100 years. Climb inside these vaults, or into the cockpit of the final Concorde to fly or ride your skateboard in what used to be a swimming pool. If water is your thing, you can surf guaranteed waves at an inland surfing lake or take a trip in a boat that used to fight fires. Science and art collide at We The Curious, which has the UK’s only 3D planetarium. If you think you know Bristol, think again. Allow this book to be your guide to Bristol’s best bits for kids.

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Bristol is one of the UK''s biggest cities but is small enough to sometimes feel like a village. It is a city built on trading with much of its former maritime heritage now transformed into buzzing independent harbourside businesses in which to eat, drink and let your hair down. Both water and green spaces abound. And you''ll have to get used to hills when exploring this cosmopolitan city because like Rome, Bristol was built on seven of them. Step away from the obvious - the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Britain (both designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel), or the wonderful We The Curious where science and art collide - and discover unexpected treasures such as secret gardens, hidden memorials to the past and unusual modes of transport.Journey through the old haunts of world famous pirates; past the Oscar-winning animation studio home to Morph and Wallace & Gromit; along shopping streets that sell everything from handcrafted violin bows to locally-made gin; and through an indoor market selling everything from spices to fossils. If you know where to look, Bristol will unravel its secrets in front of your eyes.

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Movie monsters Godzilla and Kong teach young readers how to be friends even when times are tough.Being a good friend isn’t always easy for kids, and it’s really not easy for giant monsters. Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up) pairs 10 tips for how to be a good friend and prompts to practice counting with adorable scenes of Godzilla and Kong working out their differences. Playful Learning + Pop Culture Bonding: Parents, grandparents, and grown-ups can introduce kids to beloved movie monsters Godzilla and Kong. Social/Emotional Intelligence: Helps kids explore and identify their feelings, and develop empathy and kindness. Supports Essential Skills: Young learners can practice counting, learn number awareness, and develop early literacy skills. New Series!: Collect all PlayPop books including Ghostbusters: Book of Shapes, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: E.T’s First Words, and Back to the Future: Telling Time with Marty McFly.

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Emir Lueur d'Espoir Memories of Summer, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Na rande, na večírek nebo na setkání s přáteli? Unisex parfémovaná voda Emir Lueur d'Espoir Memories of Summer se skvěle hodí kdykoliv, kdy chcete zazářit. Objevte i vy vůni, která dokonale doplní vaše jedinečné charisma. citrusová vůně kořenitá vůně vyvážená vonná kompozice, která sluší ženám i mužům aromatická vůně s bylinnými tóny pro osobnosti s nekonvenčním stylem svěží vůně, ideální do teplého počasí vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení

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The ravaged continent of Genabackis has given birth to a terrifying new empire: the Pannion Domin. Like a fanatical tide of corrupted blood, it seethes across the land, devouring all who fail to heed the Word of its elusive prophet, the Pannion Seer. In its path stands an uneasy alliance: Dujek Onearm's Host and the Bridgeburners - each now outlawed by the Empress ­- alongside some enemies of old that include the grim forces of Warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake, Son of Darkness, and his Tiste Andii, and the Rhivi people of the Plains.But more ancient clans are also gathering. As if in answer to some primal summons, the massed ranks of the undead T'lan Imass have risen. It would seem that something altogether darker and more malign threatens the very substance of this world.The Warrens are poisoned, and rumours abound that the Crippled God is now unchained and intent on a terrible revenge . . .Marking the return of many favourite characters from Garden of the Moon and introducing a host of remarkable new players, Memories of Ice is the thrilling third chapter in Steven Erikson's magnificent, genre defining epic fantasy.

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“Magnificent! The writing is lyrical, the story is mesmerizing. Perfection from start to finish.” —Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author of For the Love of Summer.An unsuspecting artist uncovers her late mother’s secrets and unravels her own hidden past in a beguiling novel by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids.Months after her mother passes away, artist Tillie Morrisey sees a painting in a gallery that leaves her inexplicably lightheaded and unsteady. When a handsome stranger comes to her aid, their connection is so immediate it seems fated, though Liam is only visiting for a few days.Working on her own art has always been a refuge, but after discovering a document among her mother’s belongings that suggests Tillie’s life has been a lie, she begins to suffer from a series of fugue states, with memories surfacing that she isn’t even sure are her own. As her confusion and grief mount, and prompted by a lead on the painting that started it all, Tillie heads to a seaside village in England. There, she hopes to discover the source of her uncanny inspirations, sort out her feelings about Liam, and unravel truths that her mother kept hidden ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Memories of the Lost - Barbara O'Neal

Now revised and expanded for its first paperback publication, The Life of Crime was the winner of four major prizes for the best critical/biographical book related to crime fiction: the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity and H.R.F. Keating Awards; and was shortlisted for both the Agatha and Gold Dagger AwardsIn this groundbreaking history of crime fiction, acclaimed expert Martin Edwards traces the evolution of the genre from the eighteenth century to the present, offering a brand-new perspective on the world''s most popular form of storytelling.The Life of Crime is the result of a lifetime of reading and enjoying all types of mystery fiction from around the world. Martin Edwards has drawn on his experience as an award-winning novelist to capture the breadth and complexity of crime writing, telling the story of the genre''s development and evolution in a way that will fascinate and entertain anyone who delights in a good mystery.With crime fiction being read more widely than ever, The Life of Crime reveals the writers’ secrets and the ups and downs of their literary lives with insight, compassion and wit. This definitive distillation of more than two centuries of extraordinary books and authors into one coherent history is an extraordinary feat ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Memories of My Melancholy Whores is a powerful novel about a man who so far has never felt love from Nobel Laureate Gabriel García Márquez, author of the One Hundred Years of Solitude. ''The year I turned ninety, I wanted to give myself the gift of a night of wild love with an adolescent virgin''On the eve of his ninetieth birthday a newspaper columnist in Colombia decides to give himself ''a night of mad love with a virgin adolescent''. But on seeing this beautiful girl he falls deeply under her spell. His love for his ''Delgadina'' causes him to recall all the women he has paid to perform acts of love. And so the columnist realises he must chronicle the life of his heart, to offer it freely to the world. . . ''Márquez describes this amorous, sometimes disturbing journey with the grace and vigour of a master storyteller'' Daily Mail''Márquez is wonderful on the transformative and redemptive powers of love. . . storytelling magic'' Tatler''Márquez writes in this lyrical, magical language that no-one else can do'' Salman Rushie

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A gloriously moving and entertaining, picaresque debut novel, about a young man’s sentimental education in late 19th-Century Europe; inspired by a real historical figure: ‘Captain’ Paul Boyton – the ‘Fearless Frogman’‘“But who among you might assist me on this adventure?” the Captain shouts.And then the Captain’s eyes fall on me, as was his plan all along, and he points me out, making sure just so’s everyone can see.“What about you, sir?”“Me?”“A strong young man to journey with me across the wild continent, to support me in my life-saving work, and take the name of his village to the farthest corners of civilisation – and paid a wage, of course!”“Of course!” everyone shouts.’The 1880s are drawing to a close, and 14(-maybe-15)-year-old Daniel Bones fears that the prospects for him and his younger brother Will may be dimming with the century.For the motherless sons of a drunken blacksmith, life on a barren spit of land reaching into the Essex estuary holds little promise. Until one evening, from out of the water, there emerges the astonishing figure of Captain Clarke B: cigar-smoking daredevil adventurer, charlatan, casanova and inventor of the world-famous life-saving inflatable suit.As the Captain embarks on his ramshackle promotional tour of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On December 15, 1868, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794–1868), Professor of Botany at the University of Munich and director of the Royal Botanic Garden, was carried to his grave in a coffin covered with fresh palm leaves. These were a reference to his groundbreaking Natural History of Palms: a work in three volumes, published between 1823 and 1853. At the time, this encyclopedic treasury contained the sum of human knowledge on the topic, and included 240 exquisite chromolithographic illustrations, featuring landscape views of palm habitats and botanical dissections.This epic folio was based on von Martius’s expedition to Brazil and Peru with zoologist Johann Baptist von Spix, sponsored by King Maximilian I of Bavaria, to investigate natural history and native tribes. From 1817 to 1820 the pair traveled over 2,250 km (1,400 miles) throughout the Amazon basin, the most species-rich palm region in the world, collecting and sketching specimens. On their return both men were awarded knighthoods and lifetime pensions. In his epic work, von Martius outlined the modern classification of palm, produced the first maps of palm biogeography, described all the palms of Brazil, and collated the sum of all known genera of the palm family. Apart from his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This fascinating look at the past gives young readers the chance to see moments from Britain’s history captured in photographs. From early morning steam train journeys to the coast, to homemade knitted swimming costumes and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper, this book focuses on the leisure time and holidays enjoyed by families during the first half of the 20th Century. The photos explore topics that include going to dances, elephant rides at London Zoo and hop-picking holidays in the hop gardens of Kent. Many of the topics are “living history” and the author has interviewed people who were born during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s who were delighted to share their Memories of Holidays and Having Fun for the book.

Objev podobné jako Memories of Holidays and Having Fun - Ruth Owen

The phenominal million-copy bestselling novel by Martha Hall Kelly.''Harrowing ... Lilac illuminates.'' People''A compelling, page-turning narrative ... It''s smart, thoughtful and also just an old-fashioned good read.'' Fort Worth Star, Telegram''A powerful story for readers everywhere ... A novel that brings to life what these women and many others suffered ... I was moved to tears.'' San Francisco Book Review__________or three women living through World War II, the threat of war poses very separate issues - that is, until their lives become intertwined in the most tragic of circumstances.New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline''s world is forever changed when Hitler''s army invades Poland in September 1939-and then sets its sights on France.An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she is drawn deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspecting neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences.For the ambitious young German doctor, Herta Oberheuser, an ad for a government medical position seems her ticket out of a desolate life. Once ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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