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Chinese history spans thousands of years. It has always been believed that since Emperor Wu of Han, Confucianism has been the only school of thought, and all other schools were abolished. Whether the government was selecting the talented and capable to take up important positions, or hosting exams for recruitment of officials, Confucianism was the guiding principle. The author of this book deviates from the mainstream view and believes that the art of ruling by emperors was modeled after Legalism, and that Han Fei, the representative figure of Legalism, was the teacher. Therefore, while Confucianism was respected on the surface, Han Fei became the ghost writer whose input was never acknowledged openly. He cites the three great emperors of China, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, and Kangxi as examples, and describes how they used various means to firmly grasp the power of the emperor, weaken the power of the ministers, and carry out severe punishments. The variety of methods used was awe-inspiring. The author laments that Han Fei, as a prince of Han, was well-read and determined to make the country strong and the monarch powerful, and to pass on his knowledge for generations. He devoted his life to studying the art of ruling by emperors, but his work was never used by the Han government. Although he was appreciated by King Zheng of Qin later, he was not tolerated by his fellow student Li Si and died an unfortunate death. Though Han Fei's ideas were used by future emperors, Legalism was criticized because the Qin Dynasty was too short-lived, and it could only be an unsung hero in the future dynasties. This book contains over 200,000 words, and is well-organized, well-researched, and well-written. It covers Han Fei's life, the source and ideas of his thought, the re-evaluation of him by modern Chinese and Western sinologists, and the enormous influence he had on modern Japanese politics and business. It is a rare and valuable work.
- AuthorLeung Koon-man
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2017
There is always a reason for physical ailments. That’s why people say, "To cure the body, first cure the mind." People may think that psychotherapy is only for people with serious mental problems, but in fact, everyone is exposed to trauma to varying degree; everyone has been unhappy; everyone has been frustrated, sad, angry, and hurt. And the emotions caused by these incidents bottled up deep in our mind, affecting our thoughts, behaviors, and habits subconsciously. The body is an important channel for the subconscious to realize itself. Body, mind, and spirit are all interrelated. If there is a wound on your mind that you are unwilling to admit, accept, or face, the subconscious may tell you about the wound by inflicting ailments on your body. And when psychological trauma or emotions are resolved or dealt with, physical discomfort will always miraculously disappear. The author of this book is a professional counsellor and therapist, who uses real cases as examples to introduce readers to the close relationship between the body and the mind, and how to see your life in better light through the process of accepting therapy.
- AuthorAn Jing
- PublisherP.PLUS
- Publication Date2020
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In a rapidly changing society, with the complexity of life's big and small matters, and the constant shifts in human relationships and nature, how can we keep the promise of love for a lifetime? Fok Yuk Lin, with the foundation of marriage and family counseling, traverses psychology, Eastern and Western philosophy, theology, and various theories, examines popular culture, family growth and the shaping of life, and explores this winding and twisting path of a lifetime with you.
- AuthorHu Yulian reviewed:Fok Yuk Lin
- PublisherBreakthrough Publishing House
- Publication Date2019
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To many Hong Kong people, Tiu Keng Leng is just another MTR station in the city among a hundred others. But for those born and raised there, it carries many precious memories of their lives, which are closely relaed to the modern Chinese history. Shortly after the Japanese occupation in 1945, the Chinese Civil War broke out. To escape the war, many compatriots went south to Hong Kong, including many officials and soldiers of the Nationalist government. They might not have expected to set foot on Tiu Keng Leng and eventually call it their home. With Hong Kong's handover to China in 1997, Tiu Keng Leng faced the fate of being demolished, and its resident were resettled in different communities. Today's Tiu Keng Leng is a residential area with high-rise buildings. Little did people know that this community has its unique historical background and way of life, especially how its people built their own homes with little means on this barren land. It would not be an exaggeration to call them the pioneers of the "Lion Rock Spirit". With the twenty stories in this book, we can savor the emotional words and appreciate the life of the people in the past; we can also look closely at the fading photos to re-create the past of Tiu Keng Leng.
- AuthorJoseph Ting Sun-pao
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2019
According to United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life is crucial to their future. Whether they receive appropriate care or not, can affect their entire life, including health, learning ability, and even income and happiness. Hong Kong people keep saying "winning at the starting line", but where exactly is the so-called starting line? Experts say that the most important element of a child's growth is not material possessions or education plan, but the meticulous care and love of their parents, who lay a solid foundation for infants to develop in physical, intellectual, social and emotional terms. Dr. Agnes Chan, an education doctor, and her physician sister jointly wrote about the points to note when caring for and educating infants aged 0 to 12 months, hoping to shed light on this starting line for parents and infants.
- AuthorAgnes Chan Mei-ling, Helen Chan Hei-ling
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2020
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This book is a collection of Xu Zhimo's essays, selected by the editors. It includes writings that analyze Xu Zhimo's unique thoughts, as well as pieces that are more experimental. From these texts, we can see the author's exploration of his own emotions, as well as his attempts and experiments in artistic expression. Most of the works compiled in this book were written in the 1920s, at the beginning of the vernacular movement. Xu Zhimo's writing was already quite modern and modernistic, and his mature writing style and rigorous structure still do not feel outdated even when reread today.
- AuthorXu Zhimo
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2020