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Marvellous Sai Kung history, lovely animal stories, heroic derring-do and Mr Shufflebottom
Roger Medcalf reviews Guy Shirra’s new book taking a further look at tales from long ago. […]
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At 738 pages, Boris Johnson’s memoir is daunting, but persist for wit, erudition and insight
Boris was most popular for his leaving. So he tells us in his self-serving, but witty and well-written memoir, “Unleashed”, says Roger Medcalf in his review of Johnson’s latest book. […]
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Celebrate things Indian: get along to literary discussions at Asia Society this Sunday
Three literary sessions featuring conversations with internationally acclaimed authors take place at The Asia Society on Sunday 10 November. […]
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“Tales From A Barren Rock” is selling well, publisher and Bookazine owners say
The new book with a strong Sai Kung connection, “Tales From a Barren Rock”, is selling well, according to publisher. […]
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“So long, it’s been good to know you”: Sing a sad song to the bees, birds and butterflies
If you have a garden in Sai Kung, don’t you notice how rarely you see a bee, bird or butterfly? Trevor Bailey ponders the fate of our species, and all the others, on this planet. […]
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If your child is young, take away that smartphone, give them a dumbphone
Trevor Bailey takes a look at a new book by American academic Jonathan Haidt addressing the problems of todays teenagers and their interaction with smart devices. […]
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As we age what happens to our brains? If over 70, you won’t like this
Trevor Bailey takes a look at a book on how our brain ages as we grow old….. […]
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Kids struggling at school should emulate Winston; he had to battle too
Trevor Bailey delves into a classic and finds some lessons for those finding school difficult. […]
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Scandalous tales unfold as young policemen, new to the East, discover Popeye Bar and Red Lips Bar
Roger Medcalf reviews a recent book written by a novice policeman in Hong Kong in the 1970s. […]
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How to understand the lion in your living room, by a vet psychiatrist
“A house cat is not really a fur baby, but something rather more remarkable: a tiny conquistador with the whole world at its feet.” Trevor Bailey looks at a new book that’s a must-have for all cat-lovers. […]