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Jockey

白潔蓮 Gillian Bickley,Ann De Brackinghe [Illustrator]

US $7.99

US $9.99

1979/01

9789888167838

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Proverse Hong Kong

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書籍簡介

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Jockey is A story of honesty rewarded in the world of professional horse-racing. A book for young readers (age 12 +) portraying relationships within and outside the family and the conflicts arising from the different value systems of various individuals within society. Glossary and questions after each chapter. Also suitable for adults interested in the history of the then Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. Based on extensive research at the then Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, in consultation with various Jockey Club officials. Authentic details relevant to the history of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (formerly the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club), particularly the Apprentice Jockey Scheme introduced in the 1970s. Documents actual events and RHKJC practices prior to the opening of the new race-course in Shatin.

作者簡介

白潔蓮 Gillian Bickley,Ann De Brackinghe [Illustrator]

Gillian Bickley has written educational texts, poetry and biography, as well as works in the area of 19th century Hong Kong social, law-court and church (Missionary) history.

出版社簡介

Proverse publishes internationally from Hong Kong mainly high quality literary and general titles (novels, novellas, single author short story and poetry collections, poetry anthologies, biography and autobiography), also some travel, sport, young author, mixed genre, educational and academic works, and edited historical source materials. Proverse authors include local and international authors, native speakers of English as well as non-native speakers. Topics and settings vary between local and international. Publication modes are paperback, hardback, ebook and audiobook. Most books are in the English language, including translations into English. A number are in Chinese, and a couple in Italian, a few are bilingual (English/Chinese; English/Italian). Several titles received publication support from Hong Kong Arts Development Council and other cultural bodies in Hong Kong and elsewhere.In 2008, Proverse established theannual international Proverse Prize for unpublished book-length non-fiction, fiction or poetry submitted in English. In 2016, Proverse launched theannual international Proverse Poetry Prize for a single poem submitted in English. Both prizes open for entries no later than 7 May each year (closing date 30 June). Entries to both prizes are invited from anywhere in the world and are open to all over eighteen years old, whatever their nationality, residence or citizenship. Writers and poets from Hong Kong and many countries in the world participate. Winners have been both local and international.Beginning in 2009 and continuing, Proverse organises in central Hong Kong a Spring and an Autumn literary event, open to the public. In recent years, a parallel event, available internationally, is shown on Youtube.Of the titles published by Proverse, several have attracted a Preface or advance appreciation from figures of international reputation. Two Proverse authors have been best sellers, one (Peter Gregoire) in Hong Kong and the other (Nicholas Binge) in Spain.Further informationWebsite: htt[s://www.proversepublishing.comGillian Bickley, ‘The Proverse Prize, Journal of Postcolonial Writing, Vol 59, 2023 Issue 1. https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TKVG8HZSZWX6R4CUJUKM/full?target=10.1080/17449855.2022.2101653Proverse titles page:https://cup.cuhk.edu.hk/ProversehkProverse Autumn Reception 2022 video (3rd edit): https://youtu.be/9L0L0AY6NGQProverse Youtube channel: youtube.com/@ProversePublishing