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BUN FESTIVAL by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621791986
Subject: CHILDREN
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

CHINESE NEW YEAR by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621791979
Subject: CHILDREN
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

CULTURAL KALEIDOSCOPE BOOK 1 by CHEUNG, PUI LING (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621792389
Subject: CHILDREN
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

CULTURAL KALEIDOSCOPE BOOK 2 by CHEUNG, PUI LING (Paperback - 2007)
ISBN: 9789621792570
Subject: CHILDREN
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

Kung fu, tai chi and Cantonese opera are just some of the many time-honoured Chinese art forms. We welcome you to take a peek into the Cultural Kaleidoscope, to be guided through the amazing world of traditional Chinese arts in the East-meets-West city of Hong Kong. In this book, three Chinese performing arts are introduced: 1) Kung fu; 2) Tai chi; 3) Cantonese opera. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621791993
Subject: CHILDREN
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

FORTUNE GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER 2005 by MAK, LING LING (Paperback - 2004)
ISBN: 9789621788634
Subject: MIND, BODY & HEALTH
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS ( LI FUNG OI )

HARRY'S VIEW (2005 EDITION) by HARRISON, HARRY (Paperback - 2005)
ISBN: 9789621790088
Subject: HONG KONG
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

HONG KONG ABCS - ENGLISH RHYMES ABOUT CHINESE by SPRENGELER, SUSAN (Hardcover - 2007)
ISBN: 9789621792648
Subject: CHILDREN
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

Most people travel around Hong Kong by taxi, tram, bus, car or MTR. But why not experience the sights, smells and sounds by reading aloud the rhymes from Hong Kong ABCs? Author and educator Susan Sprengeler has woven a kaleidoscope of Hong Kong images into fun rhymes for all ages. Revisit familiar landmarks and learn about others. Think about ways of preserving Hong Kong’s history and beauty for future generations to enjoy. This book is dedicated to children who love to read and love the world about them, and for tourists who like to know more about Chinese culture and traditions in Hong Kong. It is also a chance to learn English and to have fun with the rhythm and sounds… Enjoy!

HONG KONG AND CHINA HR YEARBOOK 2005-06 by ZAVADSZKY, ANDREA (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621790293
Subject: BUSINESS & FINANCE
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

HONG KONG PRISONER OF WAR CAMP LIFE by SKVORZOV, LIEUT. A. V. (Hardcover - 2005)
ISBN: 9789621789921
Subject: HONG KONG
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

HONG KONG STORY: 香港故事 by N\A (Hardcover - 2005)
ISBN: 9789621789464
Subject: HONG KONG
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

HONG KONG... IN OUR COLLECTIVE MEMORY: A PICTORIAL JOURNEY FROM THEN TO NOW by SCMP BOOKS (Hardcover - 2007)
ISBN: 9789621793775
Subject: HONG KONG
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

IDIOMS MADE AS EASY AS PIE by LEETCH, PHILIP (Paperback - 2007)
ISBN: 9789621793768
Subject: REFERENCE & LANGUAGES
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

LIVING IN HONG KONG by CHIU, P.H. (Paperback - 2007)
ISBN: 9789621792778
Subject: HONG KONG
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

Uncle Tortoise is taking his nephew Tortie and niece Torlie on an adventurous journey back to the past. Riding on Uncle Tortoise’s travel gadget, a funny flying machine with two big wings and a solar panel, the children are going to see what housing was like in Hong Kong in the 1950s, and how it became what it is today. In this book, the various stages of Hong Kong housing development and some related issues are introduced: 1. Squatters 木屋; 2. Tenement buildings 唐樓; 3. The big fire of 1953 一九五三年石硤尾大火; 4. Resettlement estates (Early public housing estates) 徙置區 (早期公屋); 5. Temporary housing areas 臨屋區; 6. New towns 新市鎮; 7. Village houses 村屋; 8. Modern public housing estates 新型公屋; 9. Home Ownership Scheme 居屋計劃; 10. Redevelopment and urban renewal 市區重建; 11. Challenges ahead 未來挑戰

MAK LING LING FORTUNE GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE DOG 2006 by MAK, LING LING (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621790026
Subject: MIND, BODY & HEALTH
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621792006
Subject: CHILDREN
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

NEW AGE SUTRA by BRAHM, LAURENCE J. (2005)
ISBN: 9789621790125
Subject: ASIA
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

STUDY WITH YOUNG POST: HOT OFF THE PRESS by HO, MICHELE (Paperback - 2006)
ISBN: 9789621790859
Subject: REFERENCE & LANGUAGES
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

THEY MEAN BUSINESS: 50 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH HONG KONG TOP EXECUTIVES by YIU, ENOCH (Paperback - 2005)
ISBN: 9789621790361
Subject: BUSINESS & FINANCE
Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

This is a collection of 50 exclusive interviews with some of the most prominent business leaders in the city. In their first-hand accounts, these leading players share with us, on top of their success stories, their insights and thoughts on various corporate practices, and analyse the latest business trends.In this book, there are interviews with four members of the Executive Council – HKEx chairman Charles Lee Yeh-kwong, insurance legislator Bernard Charnwut Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Ronald Arculli and CITIC Pacific’s Henry Fan Hung-ling. Together with many others from the five key industries in Hong Kong: securities, financial services, insurance, trading and retail, and accounting. These business brains help create the enormous success of the Asia’s world city.

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	BUN FESTIVAL by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621791986 Subject: CHILDREN Publisher: SCMP BOOKS Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

	CHINESE NEW YEAR by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621791979 Subject: CHILDREN Publisher: SCMP BOOKS Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

	CULTURAL KALEIDOSCOPE BOOK 1 by CHEUNG, PUI LING (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621792389 Subject: CHILDREN Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	CULTURAL KALEIDOSCOPE BOOK 2 by CHEUNG, PUI LING (Paperback - 2007) ISBN: 9789621792570 Subject: CHILDREN Publisher: SCMP BOOKS Kung fu, tai chi and Cantonese opera are just some of the many time-honoured Chinese art forms. We welcome you to take a peek into the Cultural Kaleidoscope, to be guided through the amazing world of traditional Chinese arts in the East-meets-West city of Hong Kong. In this book, three Chinese performing arts are introduced: 1) Kung fu; 2) Tai chi; 3) Cantonese opera. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

	DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621791993 Subject: CHILDREN Publisher: SCMP BOOKS Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

	FORTUNE GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER 2005 by MAK, LING LING (Paperback - 2004) ISBN: 9789621788634 Subject: MIND, BODY & HEALTH Publisher: SCMP BOOKS ( LI FUNG OI )

	FORTUNE GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER 2005 by MAK, LING LING (Paperback - 2004) ISBN: 9789621788634 Subject: MIND, BODY & HEALTH Publisher: SCMP BOOKS ( LI FUNG OI )

	HARRY'S VIEW (2005 EDITION) by HARRISON, HARRY (Paperback - 2005) ISBN: 9789621790088 Subject: HONG KONG Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	HONG KONG ABCS - ENGLISH RHYMES ABOUT CHINESE by SPRENGELER, SUSAN (Hardcover - 2007) ISBN: 9789621792648 Subject: CHILDREN Publisher: SCMP BOOKS Most people travel around Hong Kong by taxi, tram, bus, car or MTR. But why not experience the sights, smells and sounds by reading aloud the rhymes from Hong Kong ABCs? Author and educator Susan Sprengeler has woven a kaleidoscope of Hong Kong images into fun rhymes for all ages. Revisit familiar landmarks and learn about others. Think about ways of preserving Hong Kong’s history and beauty for future generations to enjoy. This book is dedicated to children who love to read and love the world about them, and for tourists who like to know more about Chinese culture and traditions in Hong Kong. It is also a chance to learn English and to have fun with the rhythm and sounds… Enjoy!

	HONG KONG AND CHINA HR YEARBOOK 2005-06 by ZAVADSZKY, ANDREA (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621790293 Subject: BUSINESS & FINANCE Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	HONG KONG PRISONER OF WAR CAMP LIFE by SKVORZOV, LIEUT. A. V. (Hardcover - 2005) ISBN: 9789621789921 Subject: HONG KONG Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	HONG KONG STORY: 香港故事 by N\A (Hardcover - 2005) ISBN: 9789621789464 Subject: HONG KONG Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	HONG KONG... IN OUR COLLECTIVE MEMORY: A PICTORIAL JOURNEY FROM THEN TO NOW by SCMP BOOKS (Hardcover - 2007) ISBN: 9789621793775 Subject: HONG KONG Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	IDIOMS MADE AS EASY AS PIE by LEETCH, PHILIP (Paperback - 2007) ISBN: 9789621793768 Subject: REFERENCE & LANGUAGES Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	LIVING IN HONG KONG by CHIU, P.H. (Paperback - 2007) ISBN: 9789621792778 Subject: HONG KONG Publisher: SCMP BOOKS Uncle Tortoise is taking his nephew Tortie and niece Torlie on an adventurous journey back to the past. Riding on Uncle Tortoise’s travel gadget, a funny flying machine with two big wings and a solar panel, the children are going to see what housing was like in Hong Kong in the 1950s, and how it became what it is today. In this book, the various stages of Hong Kong housing development and some related issues are introduced: 1. Squatters 木屋; 2. Tenement buildings 唐樓; 3. The big fire of 1953 一九五三年石硤尾大火; 4. Resettlement estates (Early public housing estates) 徙置區 (早期公屋); 5. Temporary housing areas 臨屋區; 6. New towns 新市鎮; 7. Village houses 村屋; 8. Modern public housing estates 新型公屋; 9. Home Ownership Scheme 居屋計劃; 10. Redevelopment and urban renewal 市區重建; 11. Challenges ahead 未來挑戰

	MAK LING LING FORTUNE GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE DOG 2006 by MAK, LING LING (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621790026 Subject: MIND, BODY & HEALTH Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL by LISA T. (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621792006 Subject: CHILDREN Publisher: SCMP BOOKS Join Buzzie as he explores the origins and customs of some fascinating Chinese festivals. Why is the colour red associated with Chinese New Year? How do the children ‘float’ in the air at the Bun Festival parade? What is the significance of dragon boat races? Who is the lady on the moon? Find out the answers to these interesting questions and many more in this exciting series of readers especially written for Hong Kong kids. The kids will love reading about these Chinese festivals and learning more about their Chinese heritage. Customised for Hong Kong children, this reader series contains plenty of fabulous photos which will surely have a great appeal for young learners. Photographic images help children have a better grasp of how Chinese festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong. Engaging theme-related games and activities, complete with an answer key, are included at the end of each book.

	NEW AGE SUTRA by BRAHM, LAURENCE J. (2005) ISBN: 9789621790125 Subject: ASIA Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	STUDY WITH YOUNG POST: HOT OFF THE PRESS by HO, MICHELE (Paperback - 2006) ISBN: 9789621790859 Subject: REFERENCE & LANGUAGES Publisher: SCMP BOOKS

	THEY MEAN BUSINESS: 50 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH HONG KONG TOP EXECUTIVES by YIU, ENOCH (Paperback - 2005) ISBN: 9789621790361 Subject: BUSINESS & FINANCE Publisher: SCMP BOOKS This is a collection of 50 exclusive interviews with some of the most prominent business leaders in the city. In their first-hand accounts, these leading players share with us, on top of their success stories, their insights and thoughts on various corporate practices, and analyse the latest business trends.In this book, there are interviews with four members of the Executive Council – HKEx chairman Charles Lee Yeh-kwong, insurance legislator Bernard Charnwut Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Ronald Arculli and CITIC Pacific’s Henry Fan Hung-ling. Together with many others from the five key industries in Hong Kong: securities, financial services, insurance, trading and retail, and accounting. These business brains help create the enormous success of the Asia’s world city.

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