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Over the past four decades, Hong Kong painter Yeung Tong Lung has explored various techniques and mediums. Since the 1990s, he has worked primarily in oil, and then around 2000 he began to focus on a

As a naval officer with the Austro-Hungarian Navy, Dezső Bozóky first departed Hong Kong for Canton in 1908, before travelling to Fujian, Shanghai and Beijing, where he documented the countryside and

This is the first collection of essays in English, contributed by well-known experts of Chinese literature as well as scholars of a younger generation, dedicated to the poetry of Du Fu, commonly regar

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

This book presents a rational, research-based critique of the C. Y. Leung Administration that governed in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2017. It is a sweeping and original publication that covers various asp

Proportionality is a German, and thus continental European, concept in public law that is applied by both the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtH

One night a white rabbit glimpses a ballet class in progress, and is enchanted. She gathers her courage and asks if she may join the class. Soon, other friends join too, and learn – along with classical ballet – that being true to yourself can be beautiful. A heartwarming story about having the courage to step into unknown worlds.

How do animals stay safe? Which animals want to be bigger? Find out how prey animals can be clever in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a range of non

What is a predator? How do sharks find food? Find out about predators that live under the water in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a range of non-fic

Why are there a lot of insects at night? When do sharks sleep? Find out about what some animals do at night in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers series comprises a rang

Billy and the Mini Monsters 1 : Monsters in the Dark (New Edition)Billy is trying to stay awake so the SCARY creatures of the dark won’t come. But then he hears a squeaky little voice and notices some

The Secret Life of Pets meets Amelia Bedelia in this witty and sweet debut picture book about an overly-literal pup trying his paw at several different jobs and the hilarious mishaps that ensue.When V

*Skipping Stones Honor Award*Rafael is hungry--because someone stole his lunch.The Lunch Thief can be used for curriculum centered on nonviolence and peacemaking.Discussions might include:How to turn an enemy into a friendNonviolent communication skills - Looks can be deceivingWildfires and ecologyDisaster reliefHunger in our own countryHomelessnessFood InsecurityKindness/Bullying

In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of becomin

A NEW YORK TIMES GLOBETROTTING PICK!THE MILLIONS MOST ANTICIPATEDA woman reclaims her own story in this taut and wholly original literary tale from one of China's literary superstars.Hongmei is the pe

Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time!The perfect introduction to English vocab

An introduction to classic Marvel superheroes for the youngest superfans!Jump into action with your favorite Marvel superheroes! Learn all about their superpowers, backstories, and alter egos in these

SCMP's reporting team looks back at Hong Kong's most wrenching political crisis since its return to Chinese rule in 1997. Anti-extradition bill protests that morphed rapidly into a wider anti-governme

SCMP's reporting team looks back at Hong Kong's most wrenching political crisis since its return to Chinese rule in 1997. Anti-extradition bill protests that morphed rapidly into a wider anti-governme

Discover the wonder of a day at the beach in this exuberant, rhyming picture book from the author of I Heart You and Sometimes Rain.Grab a big bucket, your best pup pal, and a whole lot of imagination

An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music, and longing.Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk

Life is better down where it’s wetter, under the sea! Swim through the ocean with Nemo, Marlin, and Dory, sail the seas of Montunui with Moana, explore the shore up above with Ariel and much more in t

A powerful look at the environmental crisis of energy supply, with simple steps we can all take to reduce our energy usageEnergy makes our world work, but at a huge cost to the environment. As the polluting fossil fuels gradually run out, can we replace them with renewable, planet-friendly alternatives - before it's too late? Our Earth is facing huge environmental challenges, from plastic pollution choking our oceans to critical loss of biodiversity. Ecographics aims to raise young readers' awareness of these challenges with the latest headline-grabbing facts and stats, pertinent case studies and powerful photos.It also suggests simple steps all readers can take to help make a difference. Other titles in the Ecographics series:Biodiversity Climate Change Natural Resources Pollution Overpopulation

5 Worlds 1 ─ The Sand WarriorThe #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Amulet, Kazu Kibuishi, hails this first book in this groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy adventure series as “a magical journey, as fun as it is beautiful!” Think Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender! The Five Worlds are on the brink of extinction unless five ancient and mysterious beacons are lit. When war erupts, three unlikely heroes will discover there’s more to themselves—and more to their worlds—than meets the eye. . . .5 Worlds 2 - the Cobalt Prince5 Worlds. 3 Unlikely Heroes. 1 Epic Battle for the Galaxy!Oona Lee surprised everyone--including herself--when she lit the first beacon to save the Five Worlds from extinction. Can she light the other four beacons in time? Next stop, Toki!On the blue planet, Oona must face the sister who left her, and bring to light the Cobalt Prince's dark secrets. Meanwhile, An Tzu is fading away as his mysterious illness gets worse. Will it stop him from joining the figh

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Book of Sleep comes a silly tale about a garden rivalry, a giant carrot and bunnies in construction vehicles!When two rabbits find a giant carrot growing bet

A new look for the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! In this dark urban fantasy from acclaimed author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villain

Learn all about the careers you could have if you love robots in this fascinating nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions

Come along on a journey through the oceans of the world in this beautiful book with illustrations made entirely from hand-pressed plants. Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms silky seaweeds, feathery al

Now available in paperback! Fans of Wimpy Kid and Big Nate, get ready to laugh at this top-selling middle grade highly illustrated novel about hungry pups who steal a hamburger.MEET STICK DOG:With the

The first book in a rib-tickling and heartfelt young graphic novel series about the unlikely friendship between an Elizabethan-era skeleton and the dog who digs him up, written and illustrated by a dy

“A rare and powerful novel.”—Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying and Two Can Keep a SecretFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a nov

Think Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender! Kazu Kibuishi (AMULET) says this graphic novel adventure is "a magical journey, as fun as it is beautiful!"In book 4, Oona Lee arrives on Salassandra

史上第一套探討管理的專著，啟動半世紀管理風潮引領時代的企業家、管理學者遵循的圭臬全新修訂版本管理思潮更替，效率工具推陳出新，杜拉克的觀點穿透半世紀的變動，帶你真確的認識管理的本質與價值、經理人的角色與任務，理解產生績效的正確路徑，平凡人也有能力完成不平凡的事！「除了彼得．杜拉克，哪裡還有其他管理書可看？」——微軟創辦人比爾．蓋茲「杜拉克是指引我們的明燈，他的著作讓我們走出迷霧找到方向。」——前In

史上第一套探討管理的專著，啟動半世紀管理風潮引領時代的企業家、管理學者遵循的圭臬全新修訂版本管理思潮更替，效率工具推陳出新，杜拉克的觀點穿透半世紀的變動，帶你真確的認識管理的本質與價值、經理人的角色與任務，理解產生績效的正確路徑，平凡人也有能力完成不平凡的事！「除了彼得．杜拉克，哪裡還有其他管理書可看？」——微軟創辦人比爾．蓋茲「杜拉克是指引我們的明燈，他的著作讓我們走出迷霧找到方向。」——前In

Easy Indian Cooking is an excellent collection of authentic and straightforward Indian recipes anyone can make at home!The 100 plus recipes found in Easy Indian Cooking have been modified to suit a modern lifestyle, and all of them can be prepared with ingredients available at any local supermarket or health food store. The preparation and cooking techniques have been simplified to save time without sacrificing any of the flavors of authentic Indian food.This Indian cookbook contains 101 recipes for any occasion. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this book is sure to be a winner. Chef Hari Nayak brings the diverse flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. This Indian cooking book is loaded with detailed photographs so you can make the recipes just like Chef Nayak.A Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, Chef Hari's recipes are so popular you can find them in Whole Foods, where the Chicken Tikka Masala on the hot bar is from a recipe created by Chef Hari. In Easy Indian Cooking, Ch

Our favorite dancing, dessert-loving Llama returns in this hilarious follow-up to Llama Destroys the World.When Llama makes a mess of his home, he needs to think of a quick way to clean up. His soluti

《Lift》是一段關於探索與成長的奇幻旅程。女孩 Iris 喜歡自己掌控電梯按鈕的樂趣，但弟弟的出現讓她感到不滿。直到神祕按鈕出現，打開通往不同世界的門，她才明白，一起冒險的快樂比獨自擁有更美好。圖像富漫畫節奏，場景轉換充滿想像力，是一本在細節與情感間都能發現驚喜的繪本，特別適合有手足共讀的家庭。An ALA Notable BookA Summer 2020 Kids' Indie Next ListPW Best Books of the SummerIndieBound Children's BestsellerThe Boston Globe Best Books of 2020A Kirkus Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far)From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons!Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be th

In this coming-of-age romance perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen, scandal and romance collide when an ambitious teen returns to her hometown only to have her plans interrupted after fallin

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Billie Jean King, the tennis star who has dedicated her life to breaking barriers both on an

The fourth book in the bestselling Emmie & Friends series of full-color graphic-novel hybrids features Bri of Positively Izzy as she prepares for her bat mitzvah.Middle school is full of challenges.Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it. . . .Told in alternating past and present chapters, Bri’s heartwarming story unfolds over the eight months leading up to her bat mitzvah―as well as over the course of the big day itself.