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"City of Sparrowhawks - My Falconry Notes" offers readers an unprecedented glimpse into Hong Kong's falconry tales, chronicling the tracking of 6 pairs of sparrowhawk couples over a span of 14 years. The book unveils 10 intriguing secrets about sparrowhawks and features a curated selection of over 100 high-definition images capturing the essence of wild falconry.
- AuthorChen Jiawei
- PublisherExtraordinary Publishing House
- Publication Date2021
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The book chronicles the daily life stories of Maomao and his friends, centering on traditional Chinese festivals as the primary theme, and interweaving the plot around the essence of these celebrations. The first volume vividly portrays the captivating events that unfold during the Lantern Festival, Peach Banquet Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Qixi Festival, and Ghost Festival.
- AuthorYang Chi
- PublisherChinese Education
- Publication Date2017
The story centers around the daily life of Maomao and his friends, with traditional Chinese festivals serving as the central theme, shaping the storyline around the essence of these festivities. The second volume intricately describes the captivating events that unfold during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Laba Festival, Kitchen God Festival, and Spring Festival.
- AuthorYang Chi
- PublisherChinese Education
- Publication Date2017
This book focuses on the short-lived Southern Ming Hongguang Dynasty, which endured for just one year. It delves into comprehensive analyses encompassing military, economic, political, cultural, and personnel perspectives. The author remains committed to the principle of "conveying history through the lens of history, and unveiling deeper understanding" in the portrayal of this historical biography. When recounting historical events, the narrative is grand and evocative, eliciting a sense of awe, while the author employs a potent approach to ideological comprehension, effectively unraveling the profound significance underlying the historical facade.
- AuthorLi Jiefei
- PublisherKai Ming Bookstore
- Publication Date2021
The author explains the significance of the book's title, ""Day 5730 in the Black Prison,"" by recounting that it marks the 5,730th day of their incarceration when they commenced documenting their story online. They emphasize the immense duration of 5,730 days, equating to over 15 years of confinement. The author has endured this extended period within detention centers and prisons in the Philippines, and even at the time of the reader holding the book, they remain incarcerated. The author delves into the pivotal moment of their sentencing, occurring at 3 pm on October 26, 2011, in the Quezon City RTC95 court in the Philippines, where they received a life imprisonment verdict for drug dealing. Reflecting on the circumstances that led them to the Philippines and their involvement in drug dealing, the author traces the origins of their journey back to June 19, 2000...
- AuthorDeng Longwei
- PublisherMing Pao Publishing
- Publication Date2017
If one day, a mysterious black envelope were to suddenly materialize on your desk, would you dare to open it? How much would you be willing to risk for the chance to have a wish fulfilled? Behind this enigmatic black envelope lies not only the protagonist's desires, but also the machinations of a mysterious organization, offering the opportunity to alter lives. The protagonist, Bicycle (also known as ""Shan Ju""), was once an ordinary middle school student. However, one fateful day, he discovered a mysterious black envelope on his desk after school. Driven by curiosity, he opened the envelope, unwittingly entangling himself in the selection competition orchestrated by the enigmatic organization S. From that moment onward, his life took a dramatic turn. Throughout this journey, Bicycle comes to realize that the unfolding events are intricately linked to his parents' disappearance and the changes occurring within his own body. In a bid to unravel these mysteries, he collaborates with another participant, the heroine Shirley, to navigate through a series of grueling challenges and solve the enigmatic puzzles before them. As the selection competition nears its conclusion and the truth looms on the horizon, Bicycle discovers that the seemingly straightforward Shirley harbors ulterior motives. Furthermore, these events are intertwined with his parents' research on neuroscience and memory. It becomes evident that the true black envelope has been hidden within our minds all along, and it's at this pivotal juncture that Bicycle's latent abilities awaken. ""Black Envelope"" is poised to form a sci-fi intellectual novel series alongside two other works, ""White Wonderland"" and ""Pink Girl"". In addition to the customary ""game"" elements, the intellectual depth of the series encompasses intricate ""puzzles"". Readers who relish mental challenges can follow the protagonist's trail of clues and endeavor to solve the puzzles alongside him, fostering an immersive and engaging experience.
- AuthorLam Chun Cheung
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2022