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"In situ" is a Latin phrase that means "in the original position". By conducting in situ research, people can discover how the research object has developed an intimate relationship of mutual dependence with its environment and nearby species on the same land for generations. Ecologist Zong Bai conducted a year-and-a-half-long on-site ecological survey in the deepest and most mysterious place in the city, collecting rare and mysterious species in the mountains. With the mountain as a boundary, the weather suddenly changed when they went up the mountain. One day, a strange woman of unknown identity suddenly appeared in the thick fog. She never revealed her true identity and always had a new name every time she went up the mountain. Zong Bai and her met and began to entangle. Down below the mountain, there was frequent constructions, while up in the mountain, it was like a paradise. The two of them were accompanied by flowers, trees, insects, and small animals until one day, the woman suddenly disappeared... Human Ip, who is good at writing about natural ecology and has published the "Looking for Flora - Hong Kong Native Plant Notes" and "Looking for Fauna - Hong Kong Wildlife Notes" series, describes a fascinating mountain world in the novel. What kind of relationship does a researcher who is far away from the real society have with a mysterious woman of an unpredictable whereabouts? Why does the woman insist on going up the mountain despite the danger? When the world develops too fast, how can we coexist with nature? In "In situ", there are illustrations of animals and plants drawn in the style of natural history illustrations, accompanied by captions. The book also includes a collection of illustrations of animals and plants, which can help readers learn more about the local natural ecology of Hong Kong. The book also includes "The Spirit of Burning Water", "The King of Horses", and "Killing Bandits" which won the Youth Literature Award in 2005.
- AuthorHuman Ip
- PublisherP.PLUS
- Publication Date2019
"Neon Darkness" is one of the neon sign research projects by the Information Design Lab of the School of Design, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The research began in August 2015. The research team walked from Tsim Sha Tsui to Prince Edward, passing through Jordan, Yau Ma Tei, and Mong Kok, covering 15 main roads and more than 40 streets. In addition, the research team also went to places such as Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tsuen Wan, Sham Shui Po, and Sai Kung, documenting more than 500 neon signs. The team used photography to record neon signs that have not yet been dismantled, allowing readers to glimpse the visual culture and local aesthetic characteristics of various industries, and thus understand how signs construct Hong Kong's street imagery and consumer culture. The book focuses on analyzing the visual aesthetics of existing neon signs, and the Hong Kong consumer culture that has emerged from them. It also brings out the changes in consumption patterns in each district, and explore how neon signs enrich our city's streetscape and sustain our collective memories.
- AuthorBrian Kwok
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2018
This book is planned, editted and written by counseling psychologists of the Division of Counselling Psychology of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. Through simple case analysis, it covers various psychological problems encountered by adolescents as they grow up, and debunks the myths of youth development with clinical cases and professional knowledge. It proposes solutions for emotional processing and behavioral management, and provides parents and teachers with advices and support to help adolescents grow.
- AuthorDivision of Counselling Psychology, Hong Kong Psychological Society
- PublisherWanli
- Publication Date2022
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"When SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) broke out in Hong Kong in 2003, many medical personnel were infected and the situation was dire. I once wanted to volunteer, but the people around me responded with objections and ridicule, and I never had the chance to offer my help. So I promised myself that if the world ever needed me again, I would step forward." – Edward Choi Man-lik. In 2015, Africa suffered the largest outbreak of Ebola in history. Edward Choi, an immunologist, kept his promise and went to Sierra Leone to become a frontline volunteer conducting tests on the virus. He never thought that this trip would become a turning point in his life. In the following days, not only did he help fight the epidemic, but also founded different charitable organizations to assist amputees affected by the civil war in the 1990s. In 2019, he even went to the dangerous Congo war zone to coordinate clinical trials of the Ebola vaccine. In this book, Choi describes his experiences over the past five years, which include not only disappointment, sadness, and anger, but also moments when the brilliance of human nature shine. These feelings are not only from the author, but also from the people living on this land in Africa. In a sense, Choi has also changed from a "giver" to a "receiver". The discussion of the meaning of life has become less abstract through these experiences. And all of this is written by the author with sincere and moving language, bringing hope and courage to readers.
- AuthorEdward Choi Man-lik
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2020
Craftsmen speak through their works, fearless of the test of time, leaving behind the testament of the era. This book contains three novels, telling the memories of craftsmen who have experienced the changes of the times. The story Haircut spans three places, namely Lingnan, Jiangnan and Southwest. The time goes from the present back to the period of Southwest Associated University. This book focuses on the rise and fall of the hairdressing industry, the competition between the Cantonese and Shanghai groups of hairdressers, the confrontation and reconciliation between father and son, while outlining the vast historical picture of Hong Kong. The story "Shu Jiang" presents the ups and downs of the ancient book restoration masters in the two places. "If you don't meet a good craftsman, you would rather keep the old things." It’s about using craftsmanship to help others and oneself in life. The story "Wa Mao" tells the legendary story of the four generations of the pottery family who specializes in making statues of the god beast Wa Mao, where the spirit of the craftsman and the tradition of intellectuals shine on each other... The essence of craftsmen lies in their strict adherence to traditions and the inheritance of skills. In the changing times, the creations of true craftsmanship last forever and stand the test of time.
- AuthorGe Liang
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2022
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"Food is the first necessity of the people." Food and drink are very important to people's livelihoods and are also one of the foundations of human civilization. Chinese cuisine is rich, diverse, and unique; however, how much do we know about our own food culture? Do you know that China is the birthplace of rice and tea? What are the characteristics of different regional cuisines in China? What is the most important thing about Chinese cuisine? What are the etiquette for Chinese dining? What is the Chinese way of eating? What is meant by "medicine and food share the same source"? This book uses a question-and-answer format, combined with illustrations and images, to introduce China's staple foods, specialties, regional cuisines, wine, tea culture, and dietary habits, so that we can become a culturally knowledgeable diner!
- AuthorLeung Koon-man
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2021