Dive into this book for profound insights and practical wisdom. Perfect for English learners seeking to expand their understanding of complex ideas while refining their language skills. An enriching read that offers valuable guidance for navigating life's challenges and complexities.

China is renowned for numerous significant inventions, yet this book argues that the very notion of China itself was constructed through nationalist invention during the late Qing period. Despite the sensationalist title of the Japanese version, it does not propagate hate speech against China and its people; and it is published by a reputable publisher.

How did Wales succeed in reviving their own language under threat from English? Why is Cantonese dying out even though it is one of the major languages in the world population-wise? While I may not fully agree with some of the points the author makes about endangered languages, this book is crucial for anyone interested in language preservation and revival. Moreover, it is highly readable.

It is significant that this novel, written in 1948 about the imagined life in 1984, is still chillingly relevant in 2024!

In Hong Kong (and also in Taiwan), not many people used to consider themselves anything other than Chinese. But in recent years, suddenly, more and more people have started strongly claiming that they are not Chinese, sometimes even willing to risk their own safety to prove this point. What happened?

世の中には、過度に単純化された台湾理解がはびこっています。台湾の存在がメディアから完全に無視され、タブー視されていた時代と比べれば、扱ってもらえるだけでもマシだと感じることもあります。また、私自身、新潟国際情報大学社会連携センターの公開講座で、一般の方々に台湾についてご説明申し上げても、「複雑過ぎてなかなか理解できない」、とのお言葉をいただくこともあります。この本のすべての内容に私が完全に賛同するわけではありませんが、すべての台湾ビギナーの方におすすめしたい台湾入門本です。

What if being able to speak a foreign language gets you into life-threatening danger?

Who is “the man with one arm” who killed Dr Kimble’s wife? You might have seen the Hollywood film from the 1990s, but I saw the 1960s TV series. Still a classic in 2024!

What better way to improve your English while solving mysteries alongside Britain’s best writers including Agatha Christie and G. K. Chesterton!

Embark on a thrilling journey to improve your English! This captivating mystery will keep you hooked till the end, and before realizing it, your English will have improved with the help of one of Britain’s best writer.