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""Talking about Food and Social Changes"" is an alternative book about food, starting with ""Oral History"", and recording multiple interviews with Mr. Ye Dong in the first chapter. Mr. Ye Dong was born in Dongguan, fled to Hong Kong in 1949, and followed Mr. Song Ziwen, the former Minister of Finance of the Kuomintang government, and his chef Wu Jie to learn cooking, and deeply received Wu Jie's true teachings.
- AuthorLeung Kwai Ling, Lam Siu Kau, Mok Si Man, Leung Wai Hong
- PublisherMingwen Publishing House
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Eighteen years ago, Kim Sung-hwa and I met upon a friend's recommendation. Our initial encounter held no expectations or aspirations. However, over time, our friendship bloomed naturally, akin to a tender seed finding its perfect soil. Through the passing years and amidst gentle breezes and showers, it gradually sprouted and flourished, transforming into a vibrant field of purple and red blossoms. Kim Sung-hwa, a renowned translation professor, and Lin Ching-hsia, a celebrated superstar across the Chinese world, instantly connected. Their deep bond has endured for over a decade, marked by shared experiences with esteemed mentors, friendships within the cultural realm, and mutual support through life's ups and downs. In Professor Kim's newly released book, ""Heart-to-Heart: Eighteen Years with Lin Ching-hsia,"" he sincerely portrays a lesser-known side of Lin Ching-hsia, giving readers an intimate glimpse into her life under the spotlight. This heartfelt depiction serves as the closest approximation of ""translation"" to the original.
- AuthorKim Seong-hwa
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2022
In 1894, during the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty, a deadly plague swept through Hong Kong, particularly affecting the Chinese community in the area around Taiping Mountain Street in Sheung Wan. The epidemic had a staggering death rate of over 95%, causing widespread fear and suspicion between Chinese and Western medicine. This reflected the larger cultural conflict between the two medical traditions. At the heart of the turmoil, a Chinese medicine family grapples with the challenges brought forth by the devastating outbreak.
- AuthorTsang Chu Chiu
- PublisherMingwen Publishing House
- Publication Date
This book is the teaching notes of Professor Lian Haopeng, a historian from Hong Kong, covering the development history of the first fifty years of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The teaching targets include undergraduate students and master's students in Chinese history at the University of Hong Kong, as well as high school Chinese history teachers.
- AuthorDr. Alfred HY Lin
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2018
This book is a comprehensive family history of a Cantonese gentleman and merchant, blending the author's personal experiences, oral traditions, and extensive research. The writing is meticulous, focusing on historical accuracy and fairness. Mr. Chen Mian-yu, having lived through turbulent times like the Xinhai Revolution and natural disasters, remained steadfast in his original intent and advocated for the people. The book vividly details these events, showcasing his influence. It also highlights how Mr. Chen inherited and upheld family teachings, demonstrating integrity and patriotism. The book's depiction of traditional old houses and childhood memories adds an engaging touch, transporting readers through generations.
- AuthorChen Yuanhao, Wang Ruinian
- PublisherMingwen Publishing House
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The author of this book has selected a few representative names from the hundreds of names used by Ho Chi Minh for verification, decoding the reasons for his use of pseudonyms, including some information disclosed for the first time. For example, the book details the tragic love and marriage of Li Rui (Ho Chi Minh) and his wife Zeng Xueming in Guangzhou, thus restoring the real life of Ho Chi Minh, a proletarian revolutionary with flesh and blood, love and righteousness. This is also the first Chinese book to uncover the personal life of Ho Chi Minh.
- AuthorLi Minghan
- PublisherTianxingjian Publishing House
- Publication Date2011