by Frank Dikotter
Bloomsbury
5 stars
is a meticulous chronicle of the violence used by China's Communist Party to take and consolidate power over the first eight years of its rule. It puts the civilian death toll from 1949 to 1957 at more than five million.
The book is the second volume of a trilogy by Frank Dikotter, chair professor of humanities at the University of Hong Kong. The first was 2010's , which has sold more than 30,000 copies.
Los fans del Mundo Mágico de Harry Potter podrán volver a disfrutar junto a las nuevas generaciones de fans, de este evento único en Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante y Granada durante el fin de semana del 20 al 21 de abril.
Todos los asistentes al maratón de 'Harry Potter' van a disfrutar, sólo en Kinépolis, durante 24 horas, de las ocho películas con la mejor experiencia en imagen y sonido de Kinépolis, de la franquicia 'Harry Potter: Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal', 'Harry Potter y la cámara secreta', 'Harry Potter y el prisionero de Azkaban', 'Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego', 'Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix', 'Harry Potter y el misterio del príncipe', 'Harry Potter y las reliquias de la muerte parte 1' y 'Harry Potter y las reliquias de la muerte parte 2'.
Long considered one of the Hong Kong New Wave's landmarks, this 1982 film presents a convergence point for the city's most gifted artists of the era. It vividly brings Patrick Tam Ka-ming's Godardian influences - experiments in framing and montages, a story about youthful ennui and revolution - to the screen with an intriguing script (co-penned by, among others, Joyce Chan, Eddie Fong, John Chan and Tam himself), a dazzling production design by William Chang and John Hau, cinematography by Bill Wong and a jarring musical score by Violet Lam.
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Hong Kong and the mainland are not the only places to celebrate Lunar New Year. The Japanese and the Koreans have Lunar New Year Festivals, as do the Vietnamese.
In Vietnam, Lunar New Year is called Tet. The full name is Tet Nguyen Dan. It means “feast for the first morning”.
It is almost always celebrated on the same date as in Hong Kong and China. But because of the time difference, every 25 years or so, it falls a day earlier in Vietnam.
Source: Elle.com Michelle Fairley is an actress known for her incredible talent and captivating performances. With her impressive range and versatility, she has become a household name in the entertainment industry. From her breakout role in the hit series “Game of Thrones” to her compelling portrayal of complex characters in film and theater, Fairley has proven time and again that she is a force to be reckoned with. In this article, we will delve into 13 astounding facts about this remarkable actress.
Source: Unsplash.com Who doesn’t love a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie? It’s the ultimate comfort food that satisfies the sweet tooth of both young and old. But beyond the delicious taste, have you ever wondered about the nutrition facts of chocolate chip cookies? While they may not be the healthiest option out there, knowing what you’re indulging in can help you make informed choices.
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Alison Singh Gee is a Los Angeles-based journalist and author. Her Hong Kong-India memoir, Where the Peacocks Sing: A Palace, a Prince and the Search for Home (2013), about her comic and complex relationship with her husband's 19th-century Indian palace, was a National Geographic Traveler book of the month. She was a features writer for People magazine, and has written for Vanity Fair, InStyle, Marie Claire, the International Herald Tribune and The Wall Street Journal.
Si eres fan de Grand Theft Auto y tienes Netflix estás de enhorabuena. A partir de hoy podrás disfrutar de todo un regalazo, ya que la plataforma de series y películas ha añadido a su catálogo de videojuegos tres joyas, las que componen GTA The Trilogy, GTA III, GTA Vice City y GTA San Andreas.
Obviamente no son los juegos tal y como los conocimos, sino una versión remasterizada y adaptada para móviles y tabletas.
The JAS 39 Gripen made by Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab is among the options the Philippines is considering for the new fighter jets, along with the F-16 produced by American firm Lockheed Martin.
Swedish ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg proposed the sale of up to a dozen Gripens to Manila when she met Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jnr in August.
A fourth-generation single-engine and multi-role fighter jet, the Gripen has been exported to five countries – Brazil, the Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa and Thailand – since it was introduced to the Swedish Air Force in 1996.