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Old sea dog home from sea tells stories of sex, laughter and derring-do
Roger Medcalf reviews the latest book from Sai Kung imprint Sherriff Books. […]
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Don’t believe the hype about AI, scientists say; chatbots are just plagiarism machines
Author of The AI Con says what the AI companies are selling , is a lie. Despite the hype, AI is pretty bad at most tasks and even the best systems available today lack anything that could be called intelligence. […]
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Fight your way through the bulls**t and you’ll find good reads
According to Katya Zimmer of the BBC, “creative bibliotherapy” is big, it’s new and it’s out there on the internet, waiting for you. Trevor Bailey recommends some books for your edification. […]
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Jojo Moyes, who has sold 40 million books, once worked for South China Morning Post
Trevor Bailey discovers his new favourite author…. […]
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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’: If you’re a nature lover, this book will capture your heart
Trevor Bailey recalls one of the books that has bought tears to his eyes. […]
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Stuart McDouall: Policeman’s memoir bursts with revelations, intriguing anecdotes and warm-hearted humanity
Stuart McDouall, a regular runner last century in the Sai Kung police race, has published a memoir called Pro Deo, Rege et Patria or For God, King and Country. […]
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Local hero’s book on “Policing the Pleasuredome”rings with authenticity
Mike Sharp emphasises this is a work of fiction, albeit one based on his experiences of colonial policing in an age now, sadly, gone. […]
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Book about rotters, some dead but still talking to us, is entertaining read from Bella Mackie
Bella Mackie spins tales entertainingly as she showed with her million-selling story, “How to Kill Your Family”. Now she’s back with “What a Way To Go.” […]
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Much maligned, Wallis Simpson found lotus-eater’s dream in Hong Kong and China
A new book, “Her Lotus Year”, tells the story of Wallis Simpson in China in the roaring twenties. Book reviewer Roger Medcalf takes a look. […]
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Book launching this Saturday 30 November at La Verde restaurant, Sai Kung, by Guy Shirra
Sai Kung publisher Guy Shirra will hold a book launching at noon on Saturday 30 November at La Verde, Sai Kung. His “More from a Barren Rock” will be on sale at the discounted price of $120. […]