歷史、政治、文化等因素造就了今天的香港，也造就了香港與英國文化的不解緣。今天，英語依舊是最普遍的國際語言，學好英語是年輕人走向世界的必要條件。
適逢香港英國文化協會60週年，香港電台《漂書行動》與英國文化協會合作，邀請60位曾留學英國的名人，放漂英文好書，鼓勵英文閱讀，推動英語學習和交流。
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● Ruth Gee |
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《Spud Goes Green》
This is a delightful book which appeals particularly to a school-age audience but also to adults with an interest in the environment and a sense of fun!? It is impossible to read this book without admiring the illustrations by Nigel Baines which offer as much attraction and entertainment as the text itself.It certainly has my vote and is already on my young grand-daughter’s bookshelf.
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● Sir David K.P. Li |
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《George Orwell: Essays》
George Orwell is one of memorable writers of his generation. Many of his books are influenced by his experiences, including the time he spent fighting for the Republicans in Spain, where he was wounded and never fully recovered. He also fought in the Second World War. His most well know book is Animal Farm, which has been made in to a movie and is often used in schools in their English literature syllabus.This collection is an excellent introduction to Orwell's essays, containing his most famous and insightful non-fiction writing including "Shooting and Elephant" and "Politics and the English Language".
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● Sir T.L. Yang |
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《Reason for Hope》
This book is about the author’s association with chimpanzees in the forests, which gave her a deep understanding of the animal.? She gives a message of hope to us all.? With her insight of animal and human behaviours, she has much to offer us in a world of fear and uncertainty.? The book is inspiring and her optimistic message is just what we need.
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● Rachel Cheung Wai-sze |
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《Richard Wentworth》
This book was published to coincide Richard Wentworth's exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery.? The book records major artworks of Wentworth. Wentworth is a very sensitive person, he chooses ready made and found objects and transform them into shrewd assemblages.In the book, the text by Marina Warner is a thorough investigation and analysis of his work.
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● Alex Tancock |
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《The Last Oil Shock》
David Strahan is an award –winning investigative journalist and documentary film-maker. The looming peak in global oil production represents a huge risk to Hong Kong and the world. Yet the concept of Peak Oil and its consequences remain poorly understood. This book will help give people an insight into what it is all about and highlight some of the potential risks moving forward. Well written and packed full of hard numbers it is a must read.
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● Jace Lai-Ngar Au |
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《Mr Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen》
A thin book of short after-dinner speeches and stories. Simply a collection of British wit and humour by the great speakers. There are many famous British people who have contributed their funny stories to this book. From film stars to politicians, scientists to sportspeople. Each of them has shared a story that has made them laugh and which you could easily tell to your friends around the dinner table to make them laugh too!
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● Douglas Young |
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《1421 The Year China Discovered the World》
It is interesting that it took an ex- British naval officer to remind us of China's incredible achievements way back in the Song Dynasty. Once again, this book highlights the best of a great British tradition of reaching out and studying other cultures. It has also shown, ironically, that China also once had such great ambitions and that she started her decline on the day she decided to close her door.
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● May Chan |
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《Martin's Mice》
It is a joy to read this fabulously entertaining and heart-warming story, written by the author of "Babe" and "The Gallant Pig" which was made into a major motion picture nominated for an Academy Award). Not only are the characters appealingly lovable, the story also has humour and a fast pace of action and suspense to keep the reader interested.
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● John Ho |
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《First Among Equals》
In the 1960s, four new Members of Parliament take their seats at Westminster. Over 3 decades they race for the ultimate prize – to be Prime Minister. But only one man can gain that position. Who will it be?It is a novel about Parliament, a fascinating guided tour on how the British parliamentary wheels go round.? It literally takes us through the English political life from the 1960s to the 1980s.
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● Elaine Pickering |
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《Travels With My Aunt》
Travels With My Aunt is a book I have read several times. It is one of Graham Greene’s most accessible books because it is light-hearted and funny. I often find myself laughing out loud at the descriptions of the various characters in the story and the adventures they have. It is an artfully written novel and travels along at a quick pace.
I first read this book in my early 20s. At the time I was working in London and had to commute for almost 3 hours every day. I read many books on my journey to relieve the tedium of sitting for long stretches of time on the tube.
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