Hung md james y (6 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 218 pages. 8.90x5.98x0.59 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set amid the busy streets and competitive society of Hong Kong, Sightless is the story of James, who, at the age of fifteen, takes an interest in a blind boy at his high school. In 1960s Hong Kong, a blind person getting an education is an anomaly, and what's more, John is attending the top-tiered La Salle College. James's curiosity gets the better of him, and he strikes up a friendship with the Blind Boy, as he's dismissively referred tp at La Salle. Through the years of their friendship, James learns to see the city and the people around him in new ways, as he helps John navigate life without sight, and finds his own way to adulthood.Based on mostly true events, author James Y Hung gives readers a glimpse of life in the sightless world of a young orphan trying to survive in an unforgiving and high-pressure society.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Did you know that. -there are over 50,000 Chinese characters in existence today -Chinese is the oldest written language still in use today in the world -many Chinese babies are named after important historical events -the Chinese names for dumpling and sleep sound almost exactly the same Chinese is a fascinating and mysterious language that has captured the attention of scholars and linguists for centuries. This book explores many of the language's idiosyncrasies and its place on the world stage. You will learn how Chinese characters are invented and discover different aspects of life relevant to the Chinese language-how it's tied to the country's history, art, customs, and culture. A reader without any knowledge of the Chinese language will have no trouble understanding it.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.