Pearl Of The Orient

Author : Harriet Whitehorn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781471118968

Get Book

Violet and the Pearl of the Orient by Harriet Whitehorn Pdf

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making... When a new family move in next door, Violet is sure there's something strange about them. Then her eccentric, but lovely neighbour, Dee Dee Derota, has a precious jewel stolen. Could the new family be to blame? Violet is on the case to uncover the truth… With a beautiful hardback package complete with two colour illustrations throughout by emerging talent, Becka Moore, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottoline, Goth Girl and Darcy Burdock. Praise for the Violet series: 'Whitehorn's debut is pacey and imaginative and Becka Moor's illustrations a delight. Perfect for readers who liked the Ottoline books by Chris Riddell.' The Times 'Effortlessly gorgeous' Moontrug 'An adventure brimful of charm, told with brio and a good deal of panache…Young readers, particularly fans of Lauren Child, will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books for Keeps 'A great heroine, an intriguing mystery, and brilliant use of language… Hugely recommended' YAyeahyeah 'Sherlock better watch out, 'cos Violet's about!' Wondrous Reads

Author : Marjory Barnett Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1888796278

Get Book

Pearl from the Orient by Marjory Barnett Miller Pdf

Author : George Waldo Browne
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022873083

Get Book

Pearl of the Orient by George Waldo Browne Pdf

Pearl of the Orient is a fascinating travelogue of the Philippines in the early 20th century. Author George Waldo Browne provides a detailed account of his experiences in the country, covering everything from the culture and traditions of the Filipino people to the natural environment and wildlife. This is an essential read for anyone interested in travel writing or the history of the Philippines. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Jon Bursey
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781526722577

Get Book

Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong by Jon Bursey Pdf

An in-depth look at the life of Captain Charles Elliot—from his Royal Navy career to his controversial role in establishing Hong Kong as a British colony. On January 26, 1841, the British took possession of the island of Hong Kong. The Convention of Chuenpi was immediately repudiated by both the British and Chinese governments and their respective negotiators recalled. For the British this was Capt. Charles Elliot, whose actions in China became mired in controversy for years to come. Who was Captain Elliot, and how did he find himself at the center of this debate? This book traces Elliot’s career from his early life through his years in the Royal Navy before focusing on his role in the First Anglo-Chinese War and the founding of what became the Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Elliot has been demonized by China and for the most part poorly regarded by historians. This book shows him to have been a man ahead of his time whose views on slavery, armed conflict, the role of women and racial equality often placed him at variance with contemporary attitudes. Twenty years after the return of Hong Kong to China, his legacy is still with us.

Author : Christopher Nicole
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0712619941

Get Book

Pearl of the Orient by Christopher Nicole Pdf

A saga of romance and intrigue set in the midst of British and Dutch struggles in the Orient of the early 19th century.

Author : Raymond Flower
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Ethnic groups
ISBN : 9812618864

Get Book

The Penang Adventure by Raymond Flower Pdf

Author : Pearl Sydenstricker Buck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035073084

Get Book

Fairy Tales of the Orient by Pearl Sydenstricker Buck Pdf

A collection of folk and fairy tales from China, Japan, India, Persia, Russia, Turkey, Arabia, and Egypt.

Author : Reynaldo G. Alejandro
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781462905454

Get Book

Food of the Philippines by Reynaldo G. Alejandro Pdf

Learn authentic and delicious recipes from the Philippines, along with culinary culture and history, with this beautifully illustrated Filipino cookbook. From the national dishes such as adobe, lechon and sinigang, to the fiery foods of the Bicol region where coconut milk is a favored ingredient, Filipino food is a concoction of tantalizing textures, flavors and colors. Superb color photographs and detailed information on local ingredients make The Food of the Philippines perfect for anyone curious about the culinary delights of the "Pearl of the Orient"! Featured Filipino recipes include: Fish Ceviche Pork Cracklings Chicken Soup with Coconut Simmered Vegetables with Shrimp Fried Fish with Black Bean Sauce Rich Beef Stew Chicken and Pork Adobo And many more!

Author : William Warren
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781462909339

Get Book

Phuket: Pearl of the Orient by William Warren Pdf

Renowned for its natural wealth since ancient times, the southern Thai island of Phuket has acquired a new kind of international celebrity in more recent days as a place of rest and relaxation for over a million foreign visitors a year. Situated off the western coast of the Malay Peninsula, Phuket has seductive landscapes, unique cultural experiences and a variety of natural color. Sun-drenched, white-sand beaches of uncommon beauty are strung like jewels along the coast bordering the Andaman Sea, while numerous other attractions within easy reach on offshore islands and the mainland provide alluring variety. Phuket: Pearl of the Orient celebrates the beauty of this lovely Thai island and shows readers why it continues to enchant and beguile all who visit. Noted photographers Bill Wassman and Alberto Cassio capture this magical atmosphere in pictures, while William Warren’s text explores both Phuket’s eventful past and its present development as one of Asia’s most popular holiday destinations.

Author : Harriet Whitehorn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781471122620

Get Book

Violet and the Hidden Treasure by Harriet Whitehorn Pdf

Praise for Violet's first adventure! 'Whitehorn's debut is pacey and imaginative and Becka Moor's illustrations a delight. Perfect for readers who liked the Ottoline books by Chris Riddell' Times 'Effortlessly gorgeous' Moontrug 'Young readers, particularly fans of Lauren Child, will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books for Keeps 'A great heroine, an intriguing mystery, and brilliant use of language… Hugely recommended' YAyeahyeah 'Sherlock better watch out, 'cos Violet's about!' Wondrous Reads Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making... Violet has spent her holidays exploring India with Godmother Celeste, including visiting Celeste's good friend the Maharajah and meeting his very special cockatoo. But when she returns home, Violet gets a surprise visit from the Maharajah's butler, asking her to look after the bird. Violet couldn't be more amazed (and her cat Pudding couldn't be less pleased…), but the cockatoo holds the key to the Maharajah's fortune, and someone is trying to bird-nap her! Can Violet discover who the culprit is before they succeed? With a beautiful hardback package complete with two colour illustrations throughout by emerging talent, Becka Moore, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottolineand Goth Girl.

Author : Pearl S. Buck
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1974-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0671217615

Get Book

Pearl S. Buck's Oriental Cookbook by Pearl S. Buck Pdf

Author : Wong
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780739130360

Get Book

One Country, Two Systems In Crisis by Wong Pdf

In the tumultuous negotiations of the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984, the United Kingdom willingly signed over Hong Kong's reigns to the People's Republic of China, but with the presupposition that the PRC would faithfully implement the principle of 'one country, two systems' for the following fifty years. Yet since the handover in 1997, the PRC has failed to allow Hong Kong a higher degree of autonomy. 'One Country, Two Systems' in Crisis elucidates how China's intervention has curtailed Hong Kong's civil liberties; how freedom of speech is at the mercy of the government; and how deception has turned the 'Pearl of the Orient' into the rubber stamp of the Chinese Communist Party.

Author : Neil Khor,Khoo Salma Nasution,Loh Wei Leng,Yeoh Seng Guan
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789971694234

Get Book

Penang and Its Region by Neil Khor,Khoo Salma Nasution,Loh Wei Leng,Yeoh Seng Guan Pdf

From its beginnings in the late eighteenth century, the vibrant colonial port of Penang attracted a diverse range of peoples, enabled pioneering commercial enterprises, and fomented inter-ethnic collaboration and inter-cultural borrowings. The island came to be known as the 'Pearl of the Orient', and for many travellers it was their first port of call in Southeast Asia. In the early nineteenth century, Singapore displaced Penang in international trade, but the island remained a major focus of regional trade. For this reason, the story of Penang's relations with the Malay Peninsula and other parts of Southeast Asia reveal a great deal about conditions within the region.

Author : JULIAN. NG
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 191393201X

Get Book

PEARL, OF THE ORIENT. by JULIAN. NG Pdf

Author : Paul French
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9789888028894

Get Book

The Old Shanghai A-Z by Paul French Pdf

This richly anecdotal guide to every street in Shanghai details many landmarks and stories associated with its best-known avenues. A definitive index to the street names of Shanghai, some of which have disappeared or been removed, allows historians, researchers, tourists, and the just plain curious to navigate the city in its pre-1949 incarnations, through the former International Settlement, French Concession, and External Roads area with a detailed map and alphabetical entry for every road. The book is lavishly illustrated with old advertising, images, and postcards of the streets and businesses, the bars and nightclubs, the people and characters of old Shanghai bringing alive the city in its previous heyday as the Pearl of the Orient.The Old Shanghai A-Zshould become the standard reference work as well as being an easy-to-use guide for researchers and visitors looking to recapture the glamour and uniqueness of old Shanghai. Paul Frenchis an analyst and writer who has worked in Shanghai for many years as a founder of Access Asia. His books includeCarl Crow: A Tough Old China HandandThrough the Looking Glass: China's Foreign Journalists from Opium War to Mao.