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Shen Hsieh-wen, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in the United States, has devoted his entire career to water-related endeavours. With 50 years of experience in teaching, research, engineering projects, and consulting, he is an internationally acclaimed expert in river dynamics and water conservation. In his book, he delves into critical global water issues such as resource conflicts, flood and drought management, river rehabilitation, and the pros and cons of dam construction. He also offers practical recommendations for the Three Gorges Dam and future water resource development in China.
- AuthorShen Xuewen
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2014
Founded by Law Bun, "Knightly World" magazine enjoyed its heyday during the golden age of martial arts novels. Distributed globally, it ceased publication in early 2019 after sixty years, marking the end of Hong Kong's longest-running martial arts novel magazine. Former president Shum Sai-shing now examines the rise and decline of Hong Kong's martial arts novels. The book explores renowned writers cultivated by "Knightly World," such as Gu Long and Ni Kuang, discussing their origins and influence. A collector's edition includes a reprint of the first issue.
- AuthorShen Xicheng
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019
Shen Yan-mou (1890-1971) was a businessman, scholar, and educator known for his contributions to New Asia College and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His diary, spanning from 1947 to his death, contains anecdotes and cultural insights, including encounters with notable figures like Wang Jingwei and Hu Shih. After being serialized in magazines, the scattered and aged materials posed challenges for readers. Dr. Chu Siu-cheung has now reorganized the diary, complementing it with Shen's pictures, writings, and biographical information. This compilation benefits researchers, book lovers, and general readers, providing a comprehensive and accessible glimpse into Shen's life and the cultural history of the time.
- AuthorZhu Yuanzhang
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2020
The author explores various European tourist destinations, using history as a guide to delve into their cultural significance and rise and fall. From the heartland of Germany to Andalusia in Spain, he immerses himselves in the landscapes of mountains, glaciers, fjords, and archipelagos, experiencing the captivating beauty of nature along the way.
- AuthorJin Daqiang
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2018
Embarked on a 30,000-kilometer bicycle journey lasting 509 days, the author's passionate and sweat-filled account captures a life without regrets. Leaving behind a rigid existence, the author sets out with a bicycle, tent, and cooking stove, starting from South Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Despite numerous predictions of his demise, he perseveres, creating an extraordinary adventure from an ordinary office worker's dream.
- AuthorLei Jingfan
- PublisherYi Ding Culture
- Publication Date2016
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This book answers questions about the Maritime Silk Road: who first proposed it, when it was formed, the number of routes and famous ports, ancient navigation methods, Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean and the countries he visited, the "Manila Galleon," and when the Maritime Silk Road started declining.
- AuthorWu Zhiyuan
- PublisherChinese Education
- Publication Date2022