Model: 9780141994512
The three millennia up to the establishment of the first imperial Qin dynasty in 221 BC cemented many of the distinctive elements of Chinese civilisation still in place today. Records of these early achievements, and their diverse and unexpected expressions, often lie not in written history but in t..
HK$214.2 HK$238.0
Model: 9789882373600
This edited volume presents a multidisciplinary exploration of Chinese identity, bringing together contributions from leading philosophers, historians, and legal theorists. The book examines the question of
what it means to be, or to become, Chinese, and offers a rich collection of perspecti..
HK$297.0 HK$330.0
Model: 9789882373549
This is probably the first book dedicated to the life and times of the doctors who have shaped the medical development of Hong Kong. It is a fascinating story of how the pioneers transformed a city with primitive medical services into what it is today—a city with advanced medical facilities as in an..
HK$315.0 HK$350.0
Model: 9789624424744
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of City University of Hong Kong, CityUHK has published two commemorative works. These two titles feature unique perspectives intended for two different audiences by design. The Chinese volume, with touching stories of long-serving CityUHK colleagues and alumni, has ..
HK$297.0 HK$330.0
Model: 4897034249903
Stay organized and inspired year-round with our Hong Kong From High Desk Calendar 2025. With stunning images and plenty of space to jot down important dates and notes, this desk calendar is the perfect addition to your workspace. See the beauty of Hong Kong every day and never miss a deadline again...
HK$108.9 HK$121.0
Model: 9789888842872
“Contemporary Hong Kong Government and Politics, third edition, provides an accessible, up-to-date, even-handed, evidence-based, and resource-rich account of Hong Kong’s political institutions, civil society, policy environment, and the broader political context of the HKSAR. Written by experts, the..
HK$265.5 HK$295.0
Model: 9789888876792
‘A richly detailed study of Britain’s cultural engagement with one of its most successful if under-studied colonies, Hampton does a wonderful job of showing us how Britain imagined Hong Kong and its people, how Britons actually lived in the colony and how locals regarded the British presence in an e..
HK$180.0 HK$200.0
Model: 9789887597803
A celebration of Cantonese culture and language. I partnered with my old friend, Iris Yim, and together we identified and translated some of Hong Kong’s famous slang words and phrases. Our hope is that it brings the local language’s history, wit and hilarity to light and gives readers a greater appr..
HK$108.0 HK$120.0
Model: 9789629375928
The book documents Hong Kong’s neon signs whilst taking on a historical, socio-cultural, and contextual study of visual culture around the city. It explores the inter-related components of neon signs, including each sign’s unique visual aesthetic and design, the history of craftsmanship and training..
HK$358.2 HK$398.0
Model: 9789887674801
It took balls to go to Hong Kong. When Scottish footballer Derek Currie was made an offer to travel to Hong Kong to play against the one sportsman he had dreamed of meeting on the field, he couldn't say no. From apprentice printer in Glasgow to playing football against Pelé in the Far East, singing ..
HK$133.2 HK$148.0
Model: 9780192895202
China is the world's most populous country and newest superpower, whose place on the international stage can only be understood through the lens of its modern history.
The Oxford History of Modern China is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this rising power in what promise..
HK$126.9 HK$141.0
Model: 9789887963905
Ayo Gorkhali! The Gurkhas are upon you! is the battle cry of one of the worlds most famous fighting forces. Yet the Gurkha story is not only about bravery in combat. It is also a story of tragedy. In WWI alone, 200,000 Gurkhas out of Nepals five million people took up arms for the British cause. A f..
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