Digital publication and electronic reading is fast becoming the new trend, with this development Book City stores in Shenzhen are also planning its transformation. Book City plans to transform itself into a public service venue to promote reading culture along with leisure activities and not be known as just a book store. The store is [...]
Last Sunday, a unified service platform was open for city libraries. By doing this more than 300 libraries can now share resources and services conveniently. Residents can now borrow and return books marked with a City of Library logo at any of the libraries in the city. These libraries can also issue and cancel library [...]
‘This is China’ is the story told through the eyes of two expatriates that recorded their start in China with an honest perception of the Chinese culture. By capturing their experiences in the moment, before becoming desensitized by the years of exposure, Ruth N. Stevenson and Natalia Segura have created a book that is both [...]
The Nirvana Weekly published by Shenzhen Middle School is part of the top 5 recommended list for students and teachers. The magazine was first published in 2009, written, prepared and edited by SMS students with a circulation of 500. The magazine became the most popular must read publication for many students, it also attract attention [...]
A Chinese version of Steve Jobs’ biography sold out in just a few hours during its launch last week in book stores. The book, titled Steve Jobs went on sale in 20 cities in China the same time it went on sale in US bookstores, less than three weeks after Jobs’ passing. The book sold [...]
The 12th Reading Month began yesterday, and this year residents will face a feast of book related activities. a total of 530 activities ranging from traditional programs, literature forums and writing competitions, activities that will promote reading and reading through new media will also be introduced. Since its launched in 2000 Reading Month, the program [...]
A comprehensive guide to the Australian team at the 2011 Summer Universiade The 2011 Australian Summer Universiade team will witness the birth of three new initiatives designed to promote a singular team identity and continue develop the culture within the Australian University Sport (AUS) high performance program To know more about the Australian Team visit [...]
Publishing houses have long imposed a massive boycott on online booksellers, but this hasn’t stop two of China’s top online booksellers giving discounts to promote themselves. Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co. offered buyers 60 percent off on its website 360buy.com if they purchase more than 100 yuan on their site. This triggered their closest rival, [...]
A 100 volume collection of published works on Buddhist medicine was revealed at the Shaolin Temple which is the shrine for kung fu in the central Henan Province. Titled the China Buddhist Medicine Collection was compiled in 101 volumes and has 70 million characters. And includes at least three thousand documents and papers on the [...]
The city of design library is the first of its kind that is established in Shenzhen. The library was inaugurated during the Creative Design Industrial Estate in Futian during the International Cultural Industries Fair. The new library got support form the Futian District Bureau of Culture and the Futian Library. The library now has a [...]
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