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Download or read book Streets written by Jason Wordie and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book starts with a district familiar to all visitors -- Tsim Sha Tsui -- but then moves into the hinterland of Kowloon, taking the reader and walker far beyond the well-known streets of tourist-oriented shops and hotels. Streets: Exploring Kowloon, like its companion, Streets: Exploring Hong Kong Island, guides the reader with maps and travel information to take 45 walks throughout Kowloon, each along a specific street pointing out historically and culturally important sites, but also the curious and the intriguing.
Download or read book Kowloon Tong written by Paul Theroux and published by HMH. This book was released on 1998-07-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this “moody thriller,” a family business is targeted for takeover as control of Hong Kong shifts from the British to the Chinese (The New York Times). Ninety-nine years of colonial rule are ending as the British prepare to hand over Hong Kong to China. Betty Mullard and her son, Bunt, have lived here for years, mostly keeping apart from their foreign surroundings, except for some indulgence in the local food, or in Bunt’s case, the local girls. The handover is not a concern for them—until the mysterious Mr. Hung from the mainland offers them a large sum for their family business. They refuse. But they fail to realize that Mr. Hung is unlike the other Chinese people they’ve known: he will accept no refusals. When a young female employee whom Bunt has been dating vanishes, he is forced to make important decisions for the first time in his life—but his good intentions are pitted against the will of Mr. Hung, and the threat of the ultimate betrayal. “A compact, provocative gem of a novel” (The Boston Globe), from an award-winning author acclaimed for both his fiction and his travel memoirs—including Deep South, The Great Railway Bazaar, and The Mosquito Coast—Kowloon Tong was praised by Bette Bao Lord in The Washington Post Book World as “a taut, illuminating story that transcends its timely subject.”
Book Synopsis Landed: The expatriate's guide to buying and renovating property in Hong Kong by : Christopher Dillon
Download or read book Landed: The expatriate's guide to buying and renovating property in Hong Kong written by Christopher Dillon and published by Dillon Communications Ltd. This book was released on with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to buy property in Hong Kong, but don’t know where to start? It’s easier than you think. Over five years, Christopher Dillon—a unilingual expat—bought and renovated an office, an apartment and a factory in Hong Kong.Based on this experience he wrote Landed: The expatriate’s guide to buying and renovating property in Hong Kong. Landed Hong Kong explains how properties are bought and sold. It introduces the players and the parts of the buying process that are unique to Hong Kong. It profiles the neighborhoods that are popular with expatriates, and outlines alternatives to investing in residential property. And it looks at how to successfully renovate your new property, using case studies with budgets and lessons learned. Landed Hong Kong concludes with a list of resources covering everything from architects to utilities.
Download or read book Hong Kong written by Michael Ingham and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-06-18 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kong has always been something of an anomaly, and an outpost of empire, whether British or Chinese. Once described as a barren island, the former fishing community has been transformed by its own economic miracle into one of Asia's World Cities, taking in its stride the territory's 1997 return to Chinese sovereignty. Beneath the surface of Hong Kong's clichéd self-image as Pearl of the Orient and Shopping Paradise, Michael Ingham reveals a city rich in history, myth, and cultural diversity.
Download or read book Hong Kong & Macau written by Jules Brown and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource includes full details of Hong Kong harbour, its shopping and nightlife districts, traditional sites and off-the-beaten track areas of the New Territories and outlying islands. A history and a cultural guide is included, as well as places to eat, drink and sleep on every budget. Background information on post-handover politics and features on festivals, feng shui and Chinese astrology are also included.
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau by : Rough Guides
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau is the comprehensive guide to this region, taking into account the vast rate of change and giving a clear focus from both a Western and Chinese perspective. Packed with information and clear maps of old buildings and local historical sites, it also has detailed accounts of outdoor activities and revised restaurant listings, from world cuisine to local Chinese dim sum lunch. The guide caters to all visitors whatever their budget. For shopping, there are comprehensive listings on where to find clothing, jewellery, electronics, art or simply souvenirs, plus advice on how to avoid getting ripped off. For those on a budget, the guide is packed with tips on how to stay, travel, eat and enjoy yourself cheaply (including a list of all the free things to do in town). Anyone in Hong Kong with more time to explore will find coverage of everything from taking the Star Ferry Ride to shopping at Temple Street market, with in-depth coverage of downtown bars, remote villages, stunning mountains and the best beaches. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau.
Download or read book Making Hong Kong written by Pui-yin Ho and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful book provides a comprehensive survey of urban development in Hong Kong since 1841. Pui-yin Ho explores the ways in which the social, economic and political environments of different eras have influenced the city's development. From colonial governance, wartime experiences, high density development and adjustments before and after 1997 through contemporary challenges, this book explores forward-looking ideas that urban planning can offer to lead the city in the future. Evaluating the relationship between town planning and social change, this book looks at how a local Hong Kong identity emerged in the face of conflict and compromise between Chinese and European cultures. In doing so, it brings a fresh perspective to urban research, providing historical context and direction for the future development of the city. Hong Kong's urban development experience offers not only a model for other Chinese cities but also a better understanding of Asian cities more broadly. Urban studies scholars will find this an exemplary case study of a developing urban landscape. Town planners and architects will also benefit from reading this comprehensive book as it shows how Hong Kong can be taken to the next stage of urban development and modernisation.
Download or read book Blue Book written by Hong Kong and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Regulations of Hong Kong by : Hong Kong
Download or read book The Regulations of Hong Kong written by Hong Kong and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 1244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Maryknoll Sisters in Hong Kong, 1921-1969 by : C. Chu
Download or read book The Maryknoll Sisters in Hong Kong, 1921-1969 written by C. Chu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-11-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the adaptation of American women to cross-cultural situations in Hong Kong from 1921 to 1969. The Maryknoll Sisters were first American Catholic community of women founded for overseas missionary work, and were the first American sisters in Hong Kong. Maryknollers were independent, outgoing, and joyful women who were highly educated, and acted in professional capacities as teachers, social workers and medical personnel. The assertion of this book is that the mission provided Maryknollers what they had long desired - equal emplyment opportunities - which were only later emphasized in the women's liberation movement of the 1960s.
Book Synopsis Regulating Information Asymmetry in the Residential Real Estate Market by : Devin Lin
Download or read book Regulating Information Asymmetry in the Residential Real Estate Market written by Devin Lin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book conducts a detailed examination of the current form of the Hong Kong residential property regulatory system: the 2013 Residential Properties (Firsthand Sales) Ordinance (Cap 621). The author sheds light on how the new legislation promotes a number of values including information symmetry, consumer protection, the free market and business efficacy. It provides a detailed account of how the regulatory mechanism has evolved over the past three decades to catch unconsscionable sales tactics (such as selective information and/or misrepresentation of location, size, completion date and past transactions) and monitor sales practices in order to protect the interests of stakeholders in this ever-changing first-hand residential property market. This book breaks down this complicated subject matter by focusing a number of chapters each on a specific attribute of the residential property on sale. It then examines the various channels through which the information is communicated to the prospective buyer and discusses misrepresentation of the key information in sales of residential properties as criminal liability.The tension between consumer’s rights on one hand and the pursuit of free market principles on the other is but one example of the conflicting values thoroughly discussed in the book, others include superstition vs. modernization and clarity vs. flexibility. Aimed at those with an interest in consumer protection and transparency-orientated legislation in commercialized real estate transactions, this book seeks to provide an in-depth discussion of the latest trends and directions of travel.
Download or read book Fodor's Hong Kong written by Fodor's and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With cutting-edge architecture, chic restaurants, and hotels alongside ancient temples, outdoor markets, and hole-in-the-wall dim sum establishments, Hong Kong is an intoxicating destination. Whether travelers are stopping over on the way to a farther destination or spending a week in the city, this full-color guide will inspire them to experience all that Hong Kong has to offer. EXPANDED COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant recommendations have been added througout this new edition to keep up with Hong Kong's constantly evolving offerings. Coverage of Macau is even more user-friendly and accessible than ever. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Features on Top Attractions, free experiences, and what to do with kids make it easy to plan a trip. Best bets charts for restaurants and hotels; easy-to-read color regional maps; and tips on how to make the most of your time make it easy to enjoy the best Hong Kong has to offer. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Hong Kong ebook edition offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. ON-THE-GO MAP: A handy take-along companion map of Hong Kong gives travelers essential information about top attractions, walking tours, and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Book Synopsis Fodor's Hong Kong by : Fodor's Travel Guides
Download or read book Fodor's Hong Kong written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. With cutting-edge architecture, chic restaurants, and hip hotels alongside ancient temples, outdoor markets, and hole-in-the-wall dim sum joints, Hong Kong is an intoxicating destination. Whether travelers are stopping over on the way to another destination or spending a week in the city, this full-color guide will inspire them to experience all that Hong Kong has to offer. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Major sights such as Dragon's Back Trail, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Victoria Harbour, Chi Lin Nunnery, and Ocean Park · Side Trips from Hong Kong including Macau, Southside, Lantau Island, and the new territories · Coverage of Central Hong Kong and Kowloon
Book Synopsis Hong Kong Mass Transport Study by : Freeman, Fox, Wilbur Smith, and Associates
Download or read book Hong Kong Mass Transport Study written by Freeman, Fox, Wilbur Smith, and Associates and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atlas written by Qizhang Dong and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A futuristic tale set in a long-lost fictional city similar to post-colonial Hong Kong follows the efforts of a team of archaeologists to reconstruct its metropolis through historical maps, documents and artifacts that are translated through anecdotal experiences and social commentary.
Book Synopsis Shakespeare Was a Gweilo by : Clive Nixon
Download or read book Shakespeare Was a Gweilo written by Clive Nixon and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From aspiring Miss Hong Kong beauty contestants and predatory menacing butterflies, to addressing an empty quad and concealing a provocative Marilyn Monroe tie, enter the hilarious world of teaching English in Hong Kong - with all its charms and frustrations!
Book Synopsis Wavelet Theory Approach To Pattern Recognition (3rd Edition) by : Yuan Yan Tang
Download or read book Wavelet Theory Approach To Pattern Recognition (3rd Edition) written by Yuan Yan Tang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 3rd edition tackles the basic principle of deep learning as well as the application of combination of wavelet theory with deep learning to pattern recognition. Five new chapters related to the combination of wavelet theory and deep learning are added with many novel research results.The useful reference text will benefit academics, researchers, computer scientists, electronic engineers and graduate students in the field of pattern recognition, image analysis, machine learning and electrical and electronic engineering.
