【推荐1】Raptor’s Revenge

by Jim Malloy

Hardback/Paperback/E-book

$39.99 / $23.99 / $8.99

Love/hate; betrayal/triumph; battle/intrigue. A “Book Shelf Keeper”. Revenge(复仇)and adventure on land and sea await readers as they follow Jamey’s quest to find the killer of his family. The crusades, Spain’s war with England, the inquisition, and the Spanish Main with unforgettable characters weave a web of mystery and romance in this historical novel saga.

Nursing Shorts: Stories About Being a Nurse by A Nurse

by Vennie Anderson

Hardback/Paperback/E-book

$27.99 / $13.99 / $3.99

Vennie Anderson brings us along as she remembers, relives, and writes about her career as a registered nurse. Humour and tragedy exist side by side in these captivating stories.

From Dusk to Dawn

by Henry Krauss

Hardback/Paperback/E-book

$26.99 / $18.99 / $5.99

From Dusk to Dawn shares a collection of poems that vividly paints a picture of how people overcome illness, war and emotional duress.

In Sickness and In Health

by Kenneth MacCallum

Hardback/Paperback/E-book

$25.99 / $14.99 / $4.99

Following the Seven Stages of Grief, this guide takes you through all the steps of your journey as a care giver to help you make the necessary decisions that come your way.

【推荐3】China is facing a reading crisis. According to Xu Shengguo, head of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, the country’s reading rate last year was 78.6 percent while 21.4 percent read nothing at all. Xu said the survey showed last year Chinese people each read only 4.56 books, compared with 12 in France, 11 in South Korea and about 7 in the US. In addition, more than 40 percent of Chinese people read less than one book throughout the year outside textbooks.

Xu added that besides the large population base in China and imbalance in regional economic development, the shortage of public libraries is widespread. Thus, reading parties in the community are in need of greater promotion.

Sponsored by Beijing Municipal Bureau, a training session on reading was held in Beijing on September 19, 2015. It was the first meeting of the “Leading Reader” project, a training series for teachers, officials, college students and bookstore owners on the promotion of nationwide reading. Some 150 college students attended the session.

“If we want to promote the nationwide reading rate, we have to encourage more grassroots to read. Not only should we read more books, but also share books with others, to attract more people to join the team of reading,” Xu said.

Lin Dan, originator of Your Bay Parent-child Picture Book Center, stressed the importance of parents and children reading together, and called on parents to read with their children for 15 minutes every day. “It is significant for the healthy growth of the younger generation if their parents read with them every day. However, parents should not teach their children what to read or how to read. Instead, they should train their children to gain happiness from reading,” Lin said.

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Celebrating the Reopening of the House of Tortoises and Turtles Opening hours:10 a. m. to 7 p. m. daily The tortoises and turtles are finally ready to greet their visitors in their new home after a closure of six months. As a Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of tortoises and turtles, the attraction is home to more than 500 reptiles. In addition to our regular activities, we are back with a bang! Turtle Race Suitable for children from 4 to 12 years old. Races take place twice a day during the weekends at 11 a. m. and 4 p. m. A small donation of at least $2 will be required for the participation of this event. Kindly sign up upon arrival to avoid disappointment. Adopt a Turtle We have put turtles up for adoption! Do consider the following factors before you approach any of our staff to ask about our adoption program. Decorate with Ellie Our gentle tortoise, Ellie, comes out to play twice a day at 3 p. m. and 5 p. m. on Saturday and Sunday. For children under 12 who have a keen interest in art, you can take a photo with Ellie and customize your photo frame with the materials provided. Then, frame it on the spot and bring it home! Are you ready for a long-term commitment? Can you afford to care? Do you have time for it? If you meet all the requirements, you may want to adopt one of our turtles. Our guides will share how to provide love and care for them so that they can live comfortably.

【推荐2】If Wimbledon has aroused your tennis interest, why not find your perfect match in one of the world’s top hotels for playing the sport? The hotel experts have put together their top destinations for tennis players of all levels.

Gstaad Palace, Switzerland

Its combination of old-world tradition and scenery means that over 100 years on, it still attracts many people. Tennis lovers can enjoy their game on one of the establishment’s four clay courts, and guests have the opportunity to enjoy a week of personal tennis coaching with the legendary Roy Emerson, winner of 28 Grand Slam titles.

Prices start from £ 473.

Stoke Park, UK

Founded in 1908, Stoke Park is a country club and hotel spread over a 300-acre private estate seven miles from Heathrow Airport. The club’s tennis facilities are among the best in the country, with 13 courts on three playable surfaces (carpet, artificial clay and grass). The hotel has 49 rooms and suites and offers three dining options including the 3 AA Rosette-awarded Humphry’s, which serves modern British cuisine.

Prices start from £ 270.

Carlisle Bay, Antigua

With three indoor carpet courts and three outdoor clay courts offering wonderful views of Lake Wolfgangsee and the Alps. The restaurant offers traditional Austrian dishes with herbs grown in the hotel’s garden. Guests can sharpen their skills by training with full-time professionals, which offers program for adults and children staring from the age of six.

Prices start from £ 120.

Belmond La Residencia, Spain

Set against the mountain village of Deà, La Residencia was a collection of four mansions before Richard Branson transformed it into a hotel. La Residencia offers guests of all ages private tuition with a coach and video coaching facilities — used to film players and offer technical analysis of their game.

Prices start from £ 820.