Climate change and biodiversity in Hong Kong 氣候變化與香港生物多樣性

Hong Kong Observatory,Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department著

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The natural environment of Hong Kong is a treasure for everyone and it has rich habitats for various kinds of terrestrial and marine species. However, it is very fragile due to the impact of climate change. "Climate change and biodiversity in Hong Kong" is a photo album...

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Early Kowloon 香江九龍

Cheng Po-hung (鄭寶鴻)著

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The story of Kowloon Peninsula for the recent 200 years, as told by 200+ photos. By indulging in the book, you witness the transformation of rural Kowloon into the home of about 2 million people. Time flies and so do places:  Holt Wharf, Kai Tak Airport...

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Gweimui's Hong Kong wet markets

Christine Cappio著

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The wet market is an iconic image that could come to represent Hong Kong.  When talking about Cantonese cuisine, it would be necessary for fresh groceries like leafy green vegetables, still-flapping fish, fresh chicken, fresh fruits, etc.  When you go to wet markets...

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Quiet girl in a noisy world: an introvert's story

Debbie Tung著

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Illustrating the little moments in her life, Debbie reveals the inner thoughts and feelings of an introvert in the book “Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert’s Story”. Debbie has always been described as a “too quiet” girl since she was a kid...

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The wonderful Wizard of Oz: adapted from the novel by L. Frank Baum

Eric Shanower著;Skottie Young圖

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What do you wish the Great Oz to do for you?  To retell classic fairytale “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” in modern times, Eisner Award-winning writer Eric Shanower and Marvel’s artist Skottie Young revisit the story in form of comics with appealing illustrations...

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上班族的美顏經

李韡玲著

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都說「世上沒有醜女人,只有懶女人」。護膚美顏可說是女士的終身事業,可是護膚保養的方法有千百萬種,胡亂相信商業廣告,不但可能白白浪費金錢,更可能適得其反。其實維持肌膚白滑所需的營養絶大部份都能從天然素材中找到,不論是外敷內服……

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廿四節氣論養生

崔紹漢著

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大家或許知道中國曆法有廿四節氣,而比較熟悉的可能只是當中的立春、清明、大暑、冬至等等,其實這廿四節氣是中國古代的農民經過長年累月的觀察,掌握了季節更替和氣候變化的規律,把一年分為二十四等份,然後總結為不同的節氣概念……

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不想禍延三代,你該知道的環境荷爾蒙

杜偉樑著

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環境荷爾蒙,正式譯稱為內分泌干擾化學物(EDCs),是一種會干擾正常內分泌系統的人工合成化學物質,藥用雌激素就是其中一個有名的例子。這種人工化學物與天然激素不同之處,在於前者不能如後者被身體自然分解,透過低濃度但長期的攝取……

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吃得對踢走慢性病

史文麗著

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《吃得對踢走慢性病》提到很多慢性病都是吃出來的,這本書的內容主要介紹如何透過飲食調理來預防慢性病。它不是簡單地說出要吃甚麼甚麼,而是有系統地將資訊組織及表達出來。它會詳細說明每天要攝取什麼、早午晚三餐的要求、有什麼要減少攝取等等……

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第一次養鸚鵡就戀愛了!:鸚鵡飼育百科:從日常照料、玩耍訓練到健康照護,鳥寶一生全指南

Birdstory著;黃瀞瑤譯

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貓奴、狗奴,大家就聽得多,是否也聽說過鳥奴? 鳥奴泛指飼養雀鳥做為寵物的人,鳥兒主子開心,我們就開心,主子瘦了,悶悶不樂,我們就擔心。每天都要檢查排泄物、幫牠量體重,對自己都沒這麼細心,名副其實奴才一名,但我們可是快樂的奴才……

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