This book is a thorough documentation of tectonics in the Hong Kong construction industry. It looks at how buildings have been designed and built in a high-density city in a subtropical climate. Written in both Chinese and English, it covers almost all aspects of building materials and technology in Hong Kong with a succinct sequence that follows the construction process of a building project. Providing invaluable information on the application of building materials and technology, case st...

This volume explores the ways in which traditional Chinese wisdom can inform and enrich contemporary efforts to construct values that promote education and human development.Global scholars from diverse backgrounds engage in a dialogue on the enduring legacy of Chinese wisdom and its relevance for addressing the multifaceted challenges of education in the modern era. To foster ideas that transcend cultural and spatial boundaries, the authors employ the framework of the United Natio...

A story for young hearts that need love and acceptance, just as they are. With a critical mom and an apathetic dad, Jiho, to whom home is not a place for comfort, one day meets a bird who can speak. The bird guides Jiho to a beautiful village where they encounter a landlord with a tiny garden and a family along the seashore. What does the bird want to tell Jiho?

After forming a contract with the crow, Jooheon has obtained all the secret treasures, and everyone’s relics have returned! However, he now faces off against a spider army, and his team apprehensively regroups with unfamiliar relics to take down the Chief Commander’s spiders. In the midst of their struggle, the team is rescued by Dan who has regained his memories! With his help, the team safely escapes the King’s tomb. However, chaos ensues when Pandora targets Jooheon and the treasures, l...

Spanning more than a half-century of South Korean sci-fi, this massive anthology documents a unique convergence of culture and genreReadymade Bodhisattva: The Kaya Anthology of South Korean Science Fiction presents the first book-length English-language translation of science and speculative fiction from South Korea, bringing together 13 classic and contemporary stories from the 1960s through the 2010s. From the reimagining of an Asimovian robot inside the...

Most Korea travel guides show you the same Seoul. This one opens two doors no other guide does — the Korea locals actually live in, and the Korea even most Koreans have never dared to try.Written by a Korean journalist born in Seoul, The Korea You Don't See is a 50,000-word field guide that takes you from the must-do experiences every first-timer should taste to the Hardcore Tier — the food, drinks, rituals, and subcultures locals only whisper about over a third bottle of soju....

Some stories never make it into the patient's chart.They live in the silence after the diagnosis.They live in the grip of a hand that refuses to let go.They live in the hallway where a clinician gathers the strength to walk back into the room.Tales from the Bedside is a raw and unflinching anthology of deeply human stories and poetry from patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers who have stood on every side of the hospital bed.Inside these pages ...

All three books in V.M. Sang's 'The Wolves Of Vimar' series of fantasy novels, now available in one volume!The Wolf Pack: Carthinal is ready for his rite of passage to become a mage. What he doesn't expect is ending up on a quest to find the long-lost sword of the legendary King Sauvern. Followed by Randa, the daughter of the Duke of Hambara, and the young thief Thad, Carthinal will need all the help he can get in order to complete his quest.The Nev...

PROVE YOUR WORTH! The tables have finally turned on Pandora! After kidnapping the King of Fate, Jooheon begins leaking fake prophecies to send his rivals on a wild goose chase across the globe. But as Pandora scrambles to locate his base, a much greater threat looms. The King’s Tomb has appeared, housing secret treasures that could crown a true "Majesty" over all relics. To claim this ultimate prize, Jooheon and his team must race through a gauntlet of traps and trials that even his past-l...

Both two books in 'Elemental Worlds', a series of fantasy novels by V.M. Sang, now available in one volume!The Stones of Earth and Air: When the Crown Prince of Ponderia is replaced by a doppelganger and kidnapped, his loyal friend Pettic refuses to accept the deception. Determined to rescue Prince Torren and expose the imposter, Pettic embarks on a perilous quest. Guided by the court magician Blundo, he learns that four elemental keys hold the key to accessing the...

A young girl and her Pop-Pop spend the day in the wood shop creating special dolls for her friends. Each doll showcases the beautifully unique way everyone is different—from skin color to body shape— because being who you are is worth celebrating!

A collection of poetry by author V.M. Sang, the poems in 'Miscellaneous Thoughts' include seasonal poetry, commentary on ecology, fantasy, modern life, and some humorous verses as well.These poems are in the traditional vein rather than modern poetry, with rhyme, and rhythm in those that do not rhyme. If you are a fan of this type of poetry, you will enjoy reading this collection.