Colonial Situations

As European colonies in Asia and Africa became independent nations, as the United States engaged in war in Southeast Asia and in covert operations in South America, anthropologists questioned their in

Standing close together in a compound on a hillside above Victoria Harbour, the Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Gaol were a bastion of British colonial power, a symbol of secur

Translingual Narration is a study of colonial Taiwanese fiction, its translation from Japanese to Chinese, and films produced during and about the colonial era. It is a postcolonial intervention into

*series focuses on positive social development of young children*books offer support through a variety of childhood experiences*sharing theme*pull tabs show a resolution that is reassuring to children and affirms positive behavior*pull tabs also provide encouragement and remind chidlren that they can control what happens in differet situations

*pull tabs and humor provide gentle reassurance to young children and reaffirm positive behavior in social situations*Children will recognize feelings and scenarios similar to their own, whether it's

A fun, sturdy novelty board book with 13 sliding doors! Toddlers will love casting their vote as they "slide-and-vote" in everyday situations like striped or polka dot socks in the morning, vanilla or

Olivia really doesn t like her nickname mostly because it gets her into some sticky situations! How can she persuade her mum to stop using it? A hilarious look at the affectionate names we give the on

The history of the Faculty of Law at HKU is in many ways the history of the law in modern Hong Kong. Founded in 1969, the Faculty has helped transform a colonial legal backwater into a flourishing jur

This book explores diverse signifying processes of objects embedded with paradigmatic class discourses and various subjective situations derived from those signifying objects within social and cultura

I Am is a wonderful introduction to emotions and feelings for the very young, helping little ones to visualize situations and giving them words to express themselves.

It's never too early to encourage children to talk about how they feel. This newest title in the Pull and Play BooksTM series provides reassurance and support through gently humorous situations. Child

The few seconds after the ball leaves the bat can be infinitely long. For this eager young player, there's plenty of time to envision the increasingly fantastic and funny situations that might interfe

Critical thinking skills are more important than ever in academic and real-world situations. Daily Higher-Order Thinking provides you with daily activities that build and grow students’ problem-solvin

Critical thinking skills are more important than ever in academic and real-world situations. Daily Higher-Order Thinking provides you with daily activities that build and grow students’ problem-solvin

Critical thinking skills are more important than ever in academic and real-world situations. Daily Higher-Order Thinking provides you with daily activities that build and grow students’ problem-solvin

In Cold War Ruins Lisa Yoneyama argues that the efforts intensifying since the 1990s to bring justice to the victims of Japanese military and colonial violence have generated what she calls a "tr

Sounds Good 2nd Edition helps learners of English develop a wide range of listening skills needed in social situations and academic contexts. Each book has 12 units based on popular themes that reflec

A many-layered alphabet book from an international star of the children's book world,Daytime Visions is graphically strong and intelligent in how it explores words and situations. Whether it's a kiwi

In 1961, Portugal found itself fighting a war to retain its colonial possessions and preserve the remnants of its Empire. It was almost completely unprepared to do so, and this was particularly eviden

A member of the “Big Three” of the golden era of golf discusses what it takes to excel and succeed in high-pressure situations and offers advice that can be used on the playing field, in the boardroom

Imperial Contagions complicates common historical narratives portraying a straightforward shift from older, enclavist models of colonial medicine to newer pursuits of prevention and treatment among in

Colonial administrator, writer, explorer, Buddhist, and friend to China's last emperor, Sir Reginald Johnston (1874–1938) was a distinguished sinologist with a tangled love and family life that he kep

The University of Hong Kong was one of only a handful of fully autonomous colonial universities in the British Empire in the first half of the twentieth century. While it shared much in common with ot

Hong Kong began its colonial history in 1842 when China ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain. The Hong Kong Police Force was formally set up in 1844 to maintain law and order. To recognise its contributi

When budgets are dwindling, deadlines passing, and tempers flaring, the usual response is to browbeat the project team and point fingers of blame. Not helpful. For these situations, what is needed is

Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from the moment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticut in 1867. Alone and desperate, she has been forced to leave her beloved hom

From mass murder to genocide, slavery to colonial suppression, acts of atrocity have lives that extend far beyond the horrific moment. They engender trauma that echoes for generations, in the experien

In Company, 2ed. is a fast-paced, 4-levels Business English course for professional adults who need to communicate in everyday business situations. In Company, 2ed. builds on the successful ingredien

A profound novel of cultural displacement, The Mimic Men masterfully evokes a colonial man’s experience in a postcolonial world.Born of Indian heritage and raised on a British-dependent Caribbean isla

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to Colonial America. They arrive just as General george Washington is planning the crossing of the Delaware. Before they know it, Jack and Annie are in

There are situations in which we fail for a moment to recognize the person we are with, in which the identity of the other is erased while we simultaneously doubt our own. This also happens with coup

Froggy is just a small, slimy guy trying to navigate the big wide pond, and there's no end of sticky situations for him to get caught up in! A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He's a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of Mrs Possum whilst trying to steal her blueberries, and getting into scraps with Crayfish Craig are all in a day's work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he's not giving up any time soon.

This classic game has never been grosser! Featuring plenty of yucky fun facts about each disgusting option, this book is a stomach-turning delight to play with friends and family.Would you rather lick a toilet seat or drink a spoonful of kitchen sponge water? Drink a cup of pee or a cup of nose mucus?With four different games, easy rules, and an optional scoring system,Would You Rather Grossologywill put players between a moldy rock and a smelly hard place as they decide what to do. Each question comes with more information about the repelling choices, so players can discuss the many foul situations and expand their knowledge on all things icky.What’s gross has never been so fun!

From the creator of @lousydrawingsforgoodpeoplecomes an introvert's guide to getting through a people-packed day mentally intact, or as mentally intact as possible.Does the outside world seem overly scary? Do social situations make you want to run for the hills? Is solitaire the only game you ever play?Ainsley Drew is one of you, which is why she created this ode to the enjoyment of your own company.Perfect for introverts and those who love them,How to Meet No Oneis the ultimate survival guideto everyday interactions,with tips that include how to:sidestep small talkflake on family gatheringscircumvent creepsshut down a chatty commuteavoid bringing a vibe to the functionAinsley knows that it's hard tostep out of your comfort zone. With her hard-won advice inHow to Meet No One, you might not ever have to.

In A New Documentary History of Hong Kong, 1945–1997, Florence Mok, Fung Chi Keung Charles, and other contributors analyse newly released archival records from the National Archives in London, the Government Records Service in Hong Kong, and other sources across the world. This documentary collection provides an updated and improved understanding of basic aspects of the city such as governance, economy, society, and culture. It also aims at investigating topics that are under-exploited in previous sourcebooks, such as race and diasporas, gender and familial relations, medicine and healthcare, and environment and natural disasters. Overall, this book offers an innovative and comprehensive long-term perspective of Hong Kong’s colonial history.

All too often, women’s roles in the American Revolution are briefly mentioned or, often, just left out entirely. The omission is a great disservice to students of history. This valuable volume aids readers in understanding the significant part that women played in the fighting of the war and in the founding of the new country. Through carefully researched, accessible text, they’ll learn about groups of women and individuals who supported colonial independence, proving themselves invaluable in the war effort. Sidebars, fact boxes, and historical images add more memorable information about this crucial curricular topic.

◎Zhang Wen-huan is one of the foremost writers of Taiwanese literature during the Japanese colonial period. The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a novel he wrote in Japanese after a 30-year hiatus.◎The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a story set in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. The five-year old boy Chen Kei-min is adopted into a mountain village shopkeeper's family.◎With humor and humanistic understanding, the author Zhang Wen-huan pictures the people’s traditional way of life marked by annual festivities.

Exploring the importance of love in the lives of young children and the people around them.What actually IS love? Is love always LOVELY? Does love last FOREVER? This delightful book takes a gentle look at what it means to love and be loved, from cleaning out your hamster's cage and forgiving your brother to Dad making you your favourite sandwiches. Everyday, relatable situations help young children to understand different kinds of love and to think up their own examples.

Push through and persevere in the most difficult circumstances.In the face of hardship, you need motivation and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it?This book explores how you can persist in even the most trying of situations. With a mix of psychological research, expert advice, and real-life examples, you'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, deal with overwhelming feelings and stay calm in the moment, and identify when needing too much grit means it's time to quit.How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are crit

Give your toddler a strong social emotional foundation for early learning with this charming introduction to nine familiar emotions. My First Brain Quest: Feelings introduces babies and toddlers to nine core emotions--happy, sad, scared, excited, angry, shy, proud, surprised, and calm--to help develop essential emotional literacy skills, promote social and emotional health, and set a strong foundation for early learning. Each brightly illustrated spread features an emotion in context, spotlighting facial expressions, body language, and social situations. Brain Quest's signature question-and-answer format encourages self-reflection and gives young readers the opportunity to practice talking about their feelings.