At first glance, the cafe looks like a black and white comic book page Designed with 2 traditional black and white colors, but the combination of these 2 colors has never been outdated. The image of BW Kafe cafe in Sankt Petersburg, Russia soon became famous after appearing on social networks. Russian artist Anfisa Toshina designed the unique interior inside the bar. At first glance, the cafe looks like a charcoal sketch on a piece of white paper, giving the illusion that you are the only 3D object in the two-dimensional world. It’s a pretty cool trick that looks like the backdrop of A-ha’s popular ‘Take on Me’ video. Everything inside makes customers feel like they are lost in a comic book from the entrance, to the monochrome yet stunning decor inside, with the walls, floors, furniture, and details. Other small ones have only 2 colors black and white. Each corner of the shop is a sequence of scenes like in a comic book Each interior space inside the restaurant always creates a unique, impressive, warm, calm and extremely peaceful atmosphere. This design style first appeared in Korea, by the creators of Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20. Since then, similar designs have been replicated. Several similar locations opened in Japan a few years ago and now Russia, not to mention the official branches of Cafe Yeonman. Although the BW Kafe in Sankt Petersburg, Russia looks like a copy of the Korean cafe, it has been improved quite well and is an opportunity for Europeans who want to admire the style but cannot travel to Korea . The special design makes customers feel like they are the only 3D objects in the two-dimensional world Customers enjoy posing in the cafe space

Piercing the ceiling to open the second floor, then using an I-shaped steel frame to reinforce it will create a large bookshelf that creates ventilation for the whole house. Bookshelf into a work of art From a square bookcase, transform the pattern into a cool, creative design that can be a wall map or an attention-grabbing highlight for the whole space. Let’s divide many areas to help you store more books, the remaining compartments can also be used as a place to store other items. Bookshelf from the pinboard You can design a bookshelf from round or undulating wood, then use a skewer to thread it so you can own yourself a quite unique and strange bookshelf. Equally interesting is that you can change the skewers regularly to transform into a bookshelf with a different design. Too great, right. Cool and airy bookshelf design Those who like industrial style should not ignore steel pipes, combine them and combine with old wood to create a satisfactory bookshelf. This idea both creates ventilation and helps the house increase storage capacity. This will be a place to display books, personal items, even favorite works. Bookshelf “wooden stairs” Warm solid wood adds sophistication with its step-like design, while adding functionality with a multi-purpose table design that extends from the wall using a steel frame to hold it. This bookshelf idea will help give you a more modern and chic space. Simple bookshelf Simple but complete and equally sophisticated. Design a reading nook next to the window by making a couch with soft cushions, place 4-5 large pillows and choose double curtains to filter out daylight. It also creates privacy. With such a simple way, anyone can own a bookshelf like that. Bookshelf “weighing floor” This idea is dedicated to those who like style, love art. The “weighs” are turned into impressive bookshelves – a place to store valuable books.

The mirrored ceiling makes the bookstore look like an endless library Dujiangyan Zhongshuge bookstore in Chengdu, Sichuan, China attracts customers not only because of the variety of titles but also thanks to its unique architecture and excellent interior design. Architecture firm X + Living drew inspiration from the natural world with arched bookshelves to design the bookstore. A representative of architecture firm Li Xiang said it took one month to design the site and five months to complete the construction process. This shows the complexity of the project and the careful preparation of the bookstore. Thanks to the subtlety of placing mirrors inside the building, along with the sparkling black tile floor created a beautiful illusion, turning the bookstore into a giant library-like space, like a paradise for children. nerd. Chinese bookseller Zhongshuge is known for its inspirational bookstores, but its newest location, Dujiangyan in Sichuan province, is arguably the most appealing of all. The bookstore is about 975 square meters, opening in the fall of 2020. The stairs and arched doorways make the space seem much larger. The unique design makes customers feel like they are walking through glass panels. Large, dome-shaped walnut bookcases take up most of the bookstore space. The design is so perfect that it is a complete illusion but customers still love to struggle to find where the shelves really start and stop. The trick the designers use to achieve great effect is to cover the shelves with prints of books, so when looking at the entire space people will see books stretching from floor to ceiling. Li Xiang said: “If we put real books on the shelves, it will be difficult for customers to reach and it is not easy for carers to manage. The whole bookstore has more than 80,000 books, so they are I have to organize efficiently, not to waste space”. Lighting also plays an important role in the entire design. Each bookshelf will have its own light cord, which not only improves the effect of creating a sense of infinity, but also helps customers find books more convenient. Li Xiang compares the experience of walking through space-dividing arcs to ‘stepping over a rolling mountain’.

Book of Napoleon Bonaparte published by Literature and Dong A Publishing House. Photo: D. A. Genius or sinner? Historian Adam Zamoyski tore the veil of anecdotal covering the character’s life, explaining Napoleon based on the context of the European Enlightenment. His book has just been published in Vietnamese with the name Napoleon Bonaparte , translated by translator Nguyen Qui Hien. The 916-page book of 44 chapters, builds on the biography of Napoleon Bonaparte from his birth on the island of Corsica, his way to advancement, to his death on the island of Saint Helena. The author spends a large amount of time researching about the years that formed the person of Napoleon, to explain a person that is still controversial. The author also focuses on writing about the first Italian campaign (1796-1797), which showed how Napoleon was superior to his opponents and colleagues. The Russia campaign is seen by the author as “the key to Napoleon’s decline, and shows how his confusions led to political suicide”. Adam Zamoyski was soon exposed to contrasting, anecdotes about Napoleon: A divine genius, an embodiment of romantic ideals, a vicious demon, or just a dictator. ugly small stature. Historical studies cause Adam Zamoyski to disagree with any of them. In Preface In the book, the author stated the purpose of the research: “This book is not to justify or condemn, but to rearrange the pieces of the human life born under the name of Napoleone Bonaparte, and to consider how Why did he become ‘Napoléon’ and gain all the achievements he had, and why did he lose all this fortune.” With the view that Napoleon was a genius, Adam Zamoyski said that he did not see this character as having anything superhuman, but had many extraordinary qualities. Napoleon was still an ordinary man in many respects, “despite having achieved countless glory, personally led the most disastrous battle in military history (a disaster of his own making), and himself single-handedly destroy the great fortune that I, along with many others, have worked so hard to build.” Historian Adam Zamoyski rates Napoleon as an excellent tactician; but he was not a strategist, so at the end of his life he met a tragic end. With the view that Napoleon is “a bloodthirsty demon of war”, the author rejects when placing the character in a historical context. According to the author, Napoleon’s motives and ambitions were similar to those of his contemporaries such as Tsar Alexander I, Duke of Wellington, Earl Blucher… Before the rise of Napoleon, a hegemonic dispute broke out. Britain occupied Canada, a large part of India; Austria won many provinces in Italy; Poland and Prussia increased in size… But the leaders were not criticized for being bloodthirsty for war. The book is considered a true biography of Napoleon. Photo: D. A. Put the character in historical context Writing a biography, the author puts Napoleon in historical context, ignoring accepted opinions and prejudices. To do this, the author has focused on many sources that he considers reliable. He consults a large number of documents in government archives, national libraries of many countries, to books, newspapers in circulation, and the research of previous historians. The author also studies the memoirs of related people such as Bourrienne, Fouché, Barras… with caution. He said that these characters originally wrote memoirs mainly to justify themselves or to build their own image. The book has received positive feedback from researchers and the press. The Times “This is perhaps one of the most honest biographies of Napoleon,” he wrote. In addition to footer and Bibliography presented according to the original book, the Vietnamese version is supplemented with the Vietnamese Index system. This helps readers to look up more historical sources that the author has consulted when writing the book, creating a convenient and scientific experience. Vietnamese edition of Napoleon Bonaparte There are also illustrations from the book Histoire de l’Empereur Napoleon , by Laurent de l’Ardèche, by painter Horace Vernet. The appendix of the book is 36 images of Napoleon’s life through paintings by contemporary artists. These are portraits of Napoleon, portraits of his relatives, related figures, places, events (such as the Tuileries Palace, the Arc de Triomphe Carrousel, the coronation of Napoleon)… Author Adam Zamoyski (1949) is a British historical researcher. He can speak five languages ​​English, Polish, French, Italian, Russian. He is currently teaching in the UK, USA and Europe. Adam Zamoyski wrote many books on Polish and European history. He is the author of three works on Napoleon: Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon: A Life) ), Moscow 1812: Napoleon’s Fatal March on Moscow (1812 – Napoleon’s deadly campaign in Moscow), Rites of Peace, The Fall of Napoleon & the Congress of Vienna (Peace Rite – The Fall of Napoleon and the Conference of Vienna).

The main character Thomas in Eternal life is a successful American businessman, also a confidant of author Nguyen Phong. In part 1, Thomas has lived through mystical lives, from the mighty Atlantis civilization to the ancient Egyptian kingdom of powerful Pharaohs to modern-day America. In part 2, Thomas continues his human journey through three lives Assyrian, Greek and modern times with a mysterious colleague from past lives, Kris. The incredible interlacing stories of the two easily explain the Buddhist lessons – from attachment to cause and effect, reincarnation… Attachment remains after death The story goes that, one day Thomas was visiting the old house of an old friend, this businessman suddenly saw a strange old man, turned out to be a spirit that passed away decades ago. This accountant’s soul implored Thomas to fulfill one wish: Destroy the papers recording the wrong payments of the former owner, because of sudden death the accountant was unable to do so. . “It’s been more than 80 years, I still have that in my heart and have never dared to leave this house. I have to stay here to keep the notebook, to avoid it falling into the hands of others,” the old man said. That is, just because of an unfinished task that his spirit could not escape forever. Thomas’s strange encounter with the old accountant’s ghost can help us figure out where we are in the river of destiny. Meeting is destiny, working with the boss is life; spending in the dark is the cause, and the notebook is the effect. The old accountant’s attachment is that the boss’s secrets should not be kept, secrets that can affect the reputation of the person he has served. It has become a stored part of the store consciousness of this life. “When a person dies, a person leaves the physical body and exists in another form called the bardo or spirit body. This is the intermediate state between death and the next rebirth. The only thing that really exists is the store consciousness, which is the basis of existence, the foundation of all consciousness. Every thought, word, and action in a lifetime, whether good or bad, creates a cause, or a seed, which is stored in the store-consciousness, never to be lost,” the book explains. Eternal life, part 1, 2 – Author: Nguyen Phong Sow cause and reap fruit Human life is like a dream, it’s too short for us to stop and reflect on what causes cause and effect, and then steps into the spirit world and the rest is just attachment. Meetings in Eternal life Part 2 is sometimes too mundane, like what we have been going through. But reading until the end, we realize, it turns out that every daily action can cause cause and effect, which no one can control. Thomas and Don C (the new owner of the accountant’s ghost house) make friends from a co-worker relationship that is also a result of cause and effect for both of them. Thomas meeting the spirit is a part of life, releasing the responsibility for the spirit to return peace to the Don C family is a part of picking the fruit. But it is also possible that Thomas is spreading past cause and effect, or new cause in the future. Still follow Eternal life In part 2, when cause and effect will bear fruit depends on many other factors such as inspiration, subsequent behavior and merit of each person. Causality interdependence manifests: “If this exists, the other is formed. When this arises, the other arises. If one does not exist, the other does not exist. When this is destroyed, the other is destroyed.” That is also the fate, the predestined birth. Our small actions every day can make a huge connection over time. The Mission of Reincarnation We humans are inherently sentient and as in theory Dependent origination of Buddhism, one can become entangled in the cycle of samsara. A continuous cycle of cause and effect can then be transmigrated to the six paths of reincarnation: heaven, human, Atula, animal, hungry ghosts, and hell. Thomas’s colorful journey back to his past life, through “the Mesopotamian deserts of Assyria to ancient Greece, Persia, and India through the conquests of Alexander the Great” has explained us better about this. the reincarnation of a human being. Thomas and his mysterious friend Kris have cultivated together for many lifetimes, although the path is not the same, but the predestined connection has caused them to meet again to complete their previous promises and missions. Or Thomas reunited with friends from past lives to relearn lessons to be learned. If there is a cause, there must be a result, so two people keep borrowing and repaying each other, lasting for many lifetimes without end. Such is the complexity of cause and effect in samsara. And each person’s task is to live a life that opens their hearts to everyone, develops love, and learns the lessons they need to learn, “instead of just worrying about beautifying the body, which is now dead and floating. life after life in the endless stream of samsara”, as Thomas explained.

The pen book consists of 17 articles that let readers discover and experience the cultural life and natural landscape of Hoang Su Phi – a district located in the west of Ha Giang province. The eyes of a travel blogger do not disappoint readers when writing about their “field”. Throughout the work, Hoai Sa is like an anonymous artist painting the scene of Hoang Su Phi – the “paradise of terraced fields” of the northern mountains. The terraced fields in the ripe rice season bloom with golden colors on the mountains and hills interspersed with ancient tea hills. The beautiful scenery here was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible heritage in 2012. Photo: Hoang Tuan. Many times when he set foot in Hoang Su Phi, Hoai Sa contacted, lived and worked with indigenous people of many ethnic groups Dao, Nung, Tay… This contributed to creating a chronicle for the work, but still There is no shortage of the youthful experience of a young man who studied in the West, returned to his country and devoted his love to his homeland. At the beginning of the book, the reader is immediately impressed with the image of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields, from the origin, the way to improve and harvest to the method of releasing carp into the field. Under the author’s pen, that expression of labor appears vividly and quickly conquers the reader. Hoai Sa fulfills the duty of a travel blogger in bringing readers to traditional customs such as the New Rice Festival of the Dao and Nung people; or the story of making Tet cakes from the rice grains on the terraced fields. The book is like a series of color documentaries with seemingly idyllic but eye-pleasing footage, revealing in the words a majestic picture of nature, worthy of the title “terraced paradise” “. Ha Giang land is known as the cradle of Shan Tuyet tea. Not to disappoint readers, Hoai Sa is surprised when he spends many pages of his diary writing about hundreds of years old tea trees “dwelling” on Nam Pien hill. For those who love to explore history, you can read the details of the author’s record of the fake ancient tombs of King Hoang Van Thung in the border areas, along with an unbelievable story when he died. Pen signed The love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi. Photo: Wings Books. In the journal, the writing style of a travel blogger is most impressive. How to do tourism is mentioned many times. With her professional experience, Hoai Sa considers community tourism as a bright spot of Hoang Su Phi in the context of mass tourism that has not yet arrived here. The word “love” also appears in the title for no reason The love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi . Reading the work, readers feel the heavy love that the writer has for this land. Wok Yen – the author of the inspirational story From Dao village to Erasmus scholarship – giving praise to Hoai Sa’s autobiography: “Every word makes me feel that the author has given this land a special love, he is not just a visitor to Hoang Su Phi, Nor is he merely a journalist who writes about Hoang Su Phi (although his concise and logical writing style comes from his experience in journalism), he is the one who diligently preserves each beauty of Hoang Su Phi in his words. , and with all my heart.” Above all, whether the writing is journalistic or travelling, The love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi is a must-read work not only for the “photographer” and photographers, but also for the general audience to see and better understand the “terraced paradise”.

The book “Fantasy of Artificial Intelligence. However, with AI’s capabilities are fantasies and fears for the future of humanity. The real danger is not that computers are smarter than humans, but that people think computers are smarter than they are, and therefore trust the computers to make important decisions for them, because computers are perfect. They can all make serious mistakes, when the way they process data is not the way humans think. In order to explain thoroughly, debunk misunderstandings, and dispel illusions, author Gary Smith – Professor of Pomona College, USA wrote the book “Fantasy about artificial intelligence”. The book is divided into 12 chapters, including many real-life examples from history such as the 2008 US presidential election, IBM’s AI Watson and many other famous artificial intelligence projects with the aim of clarifying how intelligence works. Artificial intelligence processes information, gives the final result and shows the difference between AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the human brain, thereby showing readers the risks of over-trusting. computer results. In the first 4 chapters, the author has taken a lot of real-life examples to explain in an easy way how artificial intelligence works and how they give the end result. The author claims that robots have surpassed humans in repetitive monotonous tasks, they have better memory, perform more accurate calculations and are tireless. But artificial intelligence is not programmed to simulate the human brain, and artificial intelligence cannot think, reason, and make analogies. Since then, the author asserts that up to now computers with comprehensive intelligence enough to compete with humans have not yet existed. In the next two chapters, by referring to “Data Mining”, it is proven fact that Data mining although there will sometimes be a real knowledge discovery, given the number of explanatory variables The larger the consideration, the more likely it is that a relationship discovered is just a coincidence, of a temporary nature. In the remaining chapters of the book, the author has introduced many computational models in many fields such as finance, politics, economics… to prove that statistical evidence is not enough to distinguish between knowledge real and fake. The computer cannot accurately judge whether the correlation is random or truly significant. That work is only for the human mind. In conclusion, human intelligence works differently from artificial intelligence, so it cannot be said that artificial intelligence is intelligent. Robots excel in memory, accuracy, and endurance, but they still have many shortcomings: they can’t think, can’t make analogies, and can’t distinguish between good-bad, meaningless-meaning data. Humans need computers to process large amounts of information, but also need human intelligence to make final judgments about the results returned by computers. About the author, Gary Smith has been involved in many research projects that highlight the questionable use of data in statistical analysis. He has published 8 textbooks, 7 business books, nearly 100 academic articles and 7 software programs in economics, finance and statistics. In addition to teaching at Pomona College, he is also an economic analyst and consultant. His other well-known books such as “Standard deviation: Flawed assumptions” and “Tortured Data” also warn about the dangers of confusing correlations. and causality in statistical analysis.

In countless cosmetics containing chemicals that are rampant, have immediate effects but have serious long-term consequences that cause the skin to gradually degrade such as: Large pores, darkened skin, freckles, allergies. …, then The Nature Book is a pioneer brand in research and production of clean cosmetics. Not only stopping at “natural ingredients”, The Nature Book also focuses on strict quality standards. Born in 2016, after nearly 5 years of operation, The Nature Book has a solid foothold in the domestic cosmetics industry with 5 strong commitments: Clean products Safety – Efficiency – Quality. Creativity catches the trend. Provide safe and effective beauty solutions. Environmentally friendly, close to life. Ensure the sustainable cycle of nature. Willing to share benefits with partners, customers and society. The Nature Book clean cosmetics with a wide variety of products from skin care, hair care to body care. Not only ensuring the criteria of Safety – Efficiency – Quality, each product of The Nature Book also has a delicate and convenient packaging design. Sharing with reporters, Ms. LTH said: “In the past, I used many different cosmetics, leading to thin skin, very easy to get hidden acne, gradually becoming inflammatory acne. Skin has many bruises, pitting, but when knowing and using products of The Nature Book, the skin is significantly improved. I was a bit confused at first because there weren’t many changes, but after persistently using it, I was really surprised at the effectiveness of this product. And Ms. NTH, 35 years old in Dong Da, Hanoi shared: “I love using placenta. When I first came to Saigon, I had a lot of dark spots, and I was still very dark and self-deprecating. Now my skin is smooth, no acne, no dark spots. Melasma also fades quite a bit. I feel like this product was born for me. Love it!”. 2. Modern technology imported from Korea Not only is it popular with users for its safe and natural ingredients, but The Nature Book is also scored by the most advanced production process from Korea. Modern equipment, automatic and environmentally friendly production process, ISO 9001, 14001, 22716 certified. In addition, with a team of highly qualified and experienced researchers, The Nature Book also brings Vietnamese users leading beauty trends. 3. Cooperation with Edally EX – High-class skin regeneration cosmetic brand from Korea Hàn Not only stopping at providing beauty products from nature, The Nature Book also expands cooperation with the popular skin regeneration brand Edally EX. Edally EX is researched and developed by a strong team of scientists from Coreána and Cosmax. Imported and exclusively distributed by Hoa Binh Group in Vietnam market with a firm belief for consumers through prestigious international certifications such as: FDA certification (USA Drug and Cosmetic Administration) , Ecocert, KFDA… It can be said that this is the leading skin regeneration product, the solution for damaged skin due to the use of cream mixes or corticosteroids. Extracted from premium and rare natural ingredients combined with Neocell Science technology, Edally EX helps to eliminate toxins under the skin, improve pigmentation, freckles, acne skin care and slow down the aging process . Through long-term research and testing on ingredients and quality, Edally EX is a typical product recommended by the National Institute of Dermatology. Therefore, The Nature Book combined with Edally EX can create a new step in the safe beauty cycle of Vietnamese women. 4. The Nature Book Soc Son branch – Hanoi – The address to supply genuine natural cosmetics of Korean origin Accompanying the top quality products are the worries about counterfeit goods, imitation goods, and poor quality goods. Therefore, consumers need to make wise considerations and choices to own genuine cosmetic sets, avoiding “money and loss”. The Nature Book, Soc Son – Hanoi is one of the addresses providing genuine natural cosmetics of Korean origin, and is a fully licensed franchisee. The stalls here are neatly arranged, beautiful and according to different groups of beauty products. Not only providing for local people, this is also a prestigious address for all Vietnamese women across the country with quality standard products, at very reasonable prices. Contact Info: The Nature Book – Genuine natural cosmetics From Korea Km6 – National Highway 2 – Phu Cuong – Soc Son – Hanoi 0328.334.188 – Huong Ly

More than 100 different ethnic groups reside in Myanmar. In which, the Chin ethnic group has about 1.5 million people and is divided into 37 groups. Only older women of some Chin tribes have facial tattoos. According to photographer Michi, it is only a matter of time before this unique tradition disappears. This striking photo shows the Padaung women, or long-necked tribes, also from Myanmar. According to legend, the Padaung people are descendants of a dragon with an armored neck. When and why they started wearing necklaces to lengthen their necks remains a mystery. Man from the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia’s Omo valley. He wears the mask proudly and confidently like normal jewelry in the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic spreading around the world. Author Olga Michi describes this photo as a fusion of today’s East African fashion with 18th century Europe. The fly on the face of the Mursi woman pictured here is said to be reminiscent of beauty stickers (called “mouches”) were popular at the time, especially in France. Dress up is the favorite game of children all over the world. So are these Surma boys in southern Ethiopia. They wanted to be photographed by Olga Michi many times, so they made up themselves very carefully, full of colors and rich imaginations. Cattle rearing is one of the most important livelihoods for the Mursi and Surma people of Ethiopia. The cattle horns worn by many women are not only jewelry but also reflect the tribal attitudes towards animals. In the past, horns were also used as currency. In addition, in the culture of the Mursi people, they attach great importance to jewelry. Jewelry reflects the talent, effort and creativity of the wearer. Wearing a disc to the lips is a ritual. The size of the plate is said to determine the bride’s value at marriage. Pictured is a girl from the Chukchi ethnic group, an indigenous tribe with about 15,000 members, living in the extreme northeastern part of Russia. The Chukchi’s portable tents are called yarangas. This traditional house is made of 35-40 reindeer skins. The process of building a home for the Chukchi people is quite difficult, often takes hours and is the task of women only. Photographer Olga Michi was born in Havana (Cuba) to a Russian family. She often makes expeditions on all continents to experience living with indigenous people.

The work is in the Top 10 scientific books of the year by Booklist, Top 11 books of the Daily Beast and was voted by the New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book in 2012. (Source: Medisights) The faces of murderers are different With disease origin, David Quammen weaves an exceptional story, a detective novel with very different, but also very real, killers. They are viruses, bacteria and protozoa that cause disease in animals, but sometimes, they will change their target and jump to humans. Each chapter of the book is a journey in pursuit of a new criminal, led by a team of detectives from all over the world. The book is the notes of David Quammen in the process of accompanying them, following the traces to find the culprit. After the first chapter on the terrible virus that decimates both horses and humans, the Ebola virus emerges through a dark story, with dead gorillas stacked on top of each other, carrion in the woods and magic. The story doesn’t need the usual Ebola hype to create a macabre atmosphere (with bloody tears and melted organs) and the author doesn’t need to, because the disease itself terrible enough. He is more interested in delving into these diseases, learning what we already know about them and how that helps us prevent new diseases from appearing in the future, while limiting their consequences. their fruit. In each chapter, the diseases gradually become clear, starting with just a couple of rumors, a few mysterious deaths that seem unrelated to each other. The investigation process gradually unravels the problem, until finally the truth of the culprit is revealed. Along the way, we’ll see the myriad ways pathogens can move from host to host – through feces, secretions, mucus and blood – and explore possible dangerous behaviors leads to exposure: climbing trees, drinking date sap, eating or simply touching dead animals. The author also looks for unintentional accomplices who are animals that carry the disease before it is transmitted to humans: pigs, birds, monkeys, gorillas and bats. The Detective’s Journey However, the real heroes here are the detectives – scientists who work non-stop, from the lab to the field, looking for answers to cases committed by petty murderers. baby caused. Not only talented in describing how the virus works, David Quammen is also very successful in painting portraits of those heroes: from molecular biologists studying SARS “with the instincts of a epidemiologist with the courage of a red-faced monkey”, to the ecologist with a passion for exotic oriental dishes, to the veterinary pathologist with “the tough and stern body of a The former rugby player has passed the age of 40. The historical details can be found in the book as well: 19th century scientists used optical microscopes to look for tiny organisms in the blood cells of malaria patients, while the virus continued to hide behind a veil of mystery until the invention of the electron microscope in the 1930s. Readers also see important historical milestones such as: President Hoover banned the import of parrots into the United States; an outbreak of arthritis and a rash, preceded by contact with deer ticks, in the town of Lyme in Connecticut; and a series of seemingly harmless, but actually deadly, cases in a series of male patients in the United States in the 1980s. Author David Quammen. (Source: Town Hall Seattle) David Quammen has carried us around the world, from the labs to the field with investigators – bat traps in China, monkeys in Bangladesh, deep into the jungles of Cameroon. Towards the end of the book, we’ll leave reality a little behind and embark on a fictional voyage to the origins of HIV along the Congo River. The author also asserts that the appearance of diseases transmitted from animals, pathogens that find us from other organisms, is not new, but is on the rise. He seeks to find the reason behind that phenomenon in the final chapter of the book: the huge population of humans, along with the immense amount of livestock, the destruction of natural habitats, damaged ecosystems. disruption – things that can completely turn into a debate about nature’s revenge on humanity. David Quammen is one of today’s most influential journalists and authors, a three-time US National Magazine Award recipient. His articles have been published in famous magazines such as National Geographic, New York Times, Rolling Stone and Harpers.

It is expected that Penguin Random House will complete the acquisition of Simon & Schuster in the second quarter; HarperCollins completed the purchase of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s commercial division on June 30. Illustration: Finance images. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books & Media posted $42.7 million in revenue for the first quarter, up 12% year-over-year. Currently, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has closed its New York office pending the completion of the sale. For its part, HarperCollins posted a 45% increase in profits in the first quarter, with revenue up 19% from the first three months of 2020. Revenue came in at $490 million, while EBITDA hit $80 million. Susan Panuccio, chief financial officer of News Corp (parent company of HarperCollins), said the increase in sales was driven by the general commercial and children’s books industry in the US and UK. Panuccio revealed that printed books accounted for 62% of sales in the quarter. In terms of format, sales of e-books increased by 38% and audiobooks increased by 42%. In a short financial update, Bertelsmann (the parent company of Penguin Random House) said that Penguin Random House was one of several divisions of the company that posted double-digit growth in the first quarter compared to the same period of 2020. Simon & Schuster is currently decommissioned, pending acquisition completion. Simon & Schuster’s parent company, Viacom CBS, had $185 million in revenue, up 8.8% from the first quarter of 2020. Jonathan Karp – CEO of Viacom CBS – reported that the biggest increase came from the international division. publisher economy, where revenue increased 21%. In which, sales of audio books increased sharply (17%). Some outstanding books in 2020. Photo: Nytimes. Hachette Book Group is one of the 5 largest trade publishers in the US. In the first quarter, Hachette’s revenue grew 9.1% year-on-year. Michael Pietsch, Hachette CEO, said the increase was driven by sales of hardcover books. Hachette’s distribution business, he noted, has seen double-digit growth. Hachette’s total revenue reached 509 million euros (about 619 million dollars). In addition to the increase in book sales in the US, Hachette’s sales also increased in France and the UK, offsetting declines in the Spanish and Latin American markets. Hachette’s digital books performed well in the first quarter, but e-books only accounted for 9% of total sales. The share of audiobook sales fell to 4.6% from 5.9% in the first three months of 2020. Despite the growth compared to 2020, US publishing units are cautious about developments in the coming time. As more professions reopen, consumers have more options besides reading.

Accordingly, Pan Macmillan bought the global copyright (except for Vietnamese in the Vietnamese market) and sold the copyright to 5 countries including the US, Korea, China, Norway and Turkey. Private Wild Chang – Bear copyrighted by Kim Dong Publishing House and was released in March 2020 in Vietnam. The copyright representative of Kim Dong Publishing House said that it only took the two sides about 6 months to negotiate and come to an agreement to come up with suitable terms. The book Chang Wild – The Bear features more than 120 hand-painted paintings entirely in watercolor by artist Jeet Zdung. Photo: K.D. Wild Chang – Bear is the first volume in a series of comics by wildlife conservationist Trang Nguyen. The book tells the journey of Chang – a small girl with a burning dream and a desire to protect the survival of wild animals that are being pushed to the brink of extinction due to the bad effects of humans. . From meeting Sorya, a sun bear who was successfully rescued by the Bear Rescue Center from wildlife traffickers, Chang made up his mind to bring Sorya back to nature. Author Trang Nguyen shared: “This is a comic book about wildlife conservation that I and my artist friend were very passionate about, cherished for more than two years before starting to draw. In order to draw this first storybook, I “send” my artist friend to stay at the bear rescue center of the Free the Bears organization to observe, learn and most importantly feel about bears. rescued from farms that keep bears for bile, and even tiny cubs a few weeks old that are kidnapped and sold as pets.” And the result of more than two months of that experience is 120 vivid and realistic hand-painted watercolor paintings by artist Jeet Zdung. This book, not only tells the story of one person, but it also moves people’s hearts about the life of all species, the importance of nature, warns of the unpredictable harms of deforestation, killing of animals. wild animals. Wild Chang – Bear will be published in the UK next September with the English title Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear. The English version of Chang Wild – Bear will be published this September in the UK. Photo: K.D. The second book copyrighted by Pan Macmillan from the author Trang Nguyen is Saving H’non: Chang and the Elephants will be released in 2022. The series, based on true stories, follows the grown-up Chang rescuing an elephant that has been carrying passengers for 50 years. Russel McLean, a representative of Pan Macmillan, shared on the publisher’s website that he was excited to buy the rights to these two works by Trang Nguyen and Jeet Dzung. The stories about the little girl Chang will suit all young readers, animal lovers, those who love to explore and are ready for adventure into the natural world. Pan Macmillan is one of the major publishers in the UK as well as in the world, operating in 70 countries. Two books Wild Chang will be published under Pan Macmillan’s Macmillan Children’s Books in the UK, and Penguin Random House’s Dial Books in the US.

With the book Sustainable gardening for Dummies , Donna Ellis offers readers an endless passion for gardening, and most of all, sustainable gardening. The book becomes more relevant during the free time of the epidemic season. Sustainable Gardening for Dummies by Donna Ellis. Photo: CARD What is “sustainable gardening”? The concept of “sustainability” has been mentioned a lot in recent times, but not everyone understands its application. The title of the book introduced the problem, then went into depth analysis of the aspects of “sustainable gardening” in the following sections: Basic understanding of sustainable gardening, sustainable garden design, construction Building healthy habits in a sustainable space, growing sustainable trees… Donna Ellis points out that “sustainable” means making the most of what we have and conserving all our precious natural resources, benefiting the planet, without harming the environment. Not only trees, but soil, water, and all care and irrigation activities can have a good or bad impact on the Earth. Understanding that, the author provides readers with information from general to in-depth, ranging from garden design, plant varieties, to soil analysis methods and formulas to determine the appropriate capacity. for the water tank. In particular, Donna Ellis confessed that she was a person who used to “rely on chemicals”, causing harm to the environment. Through the book, she reminds readers to limit the use of chemical fertilizers; instead, “take care of and protect the tree in a nature-friendly way”. Gardening in a small space Many people, especially those who live in the city “the land is tight, the people are crowded”, often say: “I only have a small yard, so I certainly can’t do anything”. They did not know that “just a small potted plant on the windowsill, a coriander plant is already a garden”. The book is designed in a smart structure so that anyone, from beginners to those who have been taking care of the garden for many years, can easily grasp the information and apply it right away. For example, readers can choose the topic “Designing a Sustainable Garden” (part 2) to learn how to create a space to grow plants on a small area of ​​​​land. The garden may be small, but the benefits it brings to the family and nature are huge. In addition, Donna Ellis provides interesting side-by-side insights and detailed reference figures. All are presented in a scientific way, easy to help readers grasp. If you are a nature lover, interested in environmental issues or simply want to start gardening then Sustainable gardening for Dummies is a handbook that should not be ignored, especially during this epidemic season. A small garden can improve the mood for gardeners, making the living space comfortable and pleasant, especially without taking too much effort to worry and take care of. Sustainable gardening changes not only people’s lives, but the planet’s. The book with suggestions and easy-to-follow tips, gives readers a passion for gardening and practical lessons to have a sustainable garden where plants and people can live happily, healthy.

What about us Vietnam, besides the rich natural resources that we are still proud of, what other resources can help the country develop strongly, sustainably and make an impact on the world? Relying on wisdom? Is it possible when we have almost no inventions that contribute to human development? Relying on hard work? We have worked hard for thousands of years, but our labor productivity is still far behind other countries in the region. It was not until I read the book “Vietnam – the country of love” (Thanh Nien Publishing House) by Ha Huy Thanh that I realized something about my impossible approach. In this book, the author has shown us a ultimate secret – where the very source of the inexhaustible energy helps us and our country to achieve a lasting and distinct victory. The content of the book is distilled, with a simple, easy-to-understand style, a sequential and logical approach to the problem, perhaps because the author wants to target readers of all levels, wants to share the message as widely as possible. in the book. The book is divided into 13 chapters, but in general, focuses on 3 main parts, which are: Understanding, Sharing and Creating solutions. Right in the “Understanding” section, the author has analyzed in the chapters: Understanding, Understanding yourself, Understanding others about how to approach everything, every problem based on the “Love” principle. For example, with the problem of victory, the author analyzes: “We understand that life is a journey to find win-win solutions, not to find our own selfish victory and beat others down below. the ruins of war even if we are the victors. Because when we are intoxicated with victory, the demon of hatred is pregnant and it will grow up in that ruin with the goal of living, its reason for living is to find and destroy us.” Although this idea is not new, we may have heard or read it somewhere, but when illuminated by the author in the light of “Love”, it has unparalleled persuasion. Or in the comparison of economic growth figures with the countries mentioned above, which has led to long-term secret low self-esteem among many Vietnamese, author Ha Huy Thanh makes us Surprised to point out: “Sometimes we feel poor and miserable in the abundance and happiness that other people crave. So understanding others gives us more joy, more solutions, and more confidence. Understanding others is also how we love ourselves, respect ourselves and are the seeds of the solution.” That’s it, Singapore or Israel, no matter how much economic development, in your heart, you always yearn for the dream of a natural green forest, beautiful beaches. the enchantment we have. One person’s excess is another’s lack, and that’s why happiness can only come to everyone, when we know how to share to satisfy each other’s desires, when we understand to start each other. hand in hand, win together. With analysis: “Sharing is the result obtained after understanding and is also the source of solution creation, it is not only a constitutive of giving and gratitude but it is a measure of the distance from self to position. Buddha in himself. The more we share, the brighter our mind becomes so that understanding can be expressed in a higher realm …”, author Ha Huy Thanh has gradually revealed the ultimate secret – where the energy to help us originates. We practice sustainable “Love”, to achieve sustainable development and positive influence on the world. It is the culture of “Love” that is the light that illuminates the way for us to create a prosperous, classy and humane country. But what is to affirm that Vietnam is a country of “Love”, and with “Culture of Love”, which can affect the whole of humanity in its evolution? The author has opened a direction to create solutions from ourselves, from Buddha nature and Buddha power from each Vietnamese people. Love with the two characteristics of Buddha nature and Buddha power resides in the Buddha’s stupa in the heart of every Vietnamese. To build this stupa, it is necessary to build four really solid foundations: Healthy body Balanced love Clear wisdom Strong Spirituality The author also affirms with firm conviction that Vietnam is the first country to discover that “Love” is a form of Buddha’s energy described with three indivisible characteristics and structures: Insight. Understand, Share and Create Solutions. It is Vietnam that will help the world realize that our planet is the planet of “Love” that the world will have to recognize, respond to and awaken “Love” in every citizen of the world. And finally, in Vietnam’s quest to find its own strength, the ultimate secret has been revealed, which is the Buddha within each of us. But in order to find this Buddha, each of us needs to embark on a journey of “Love”, optimizing the wondrous machine that is the brain bestowed by the universe, in ultimate enlightenment. And so, we can safely, confidently go forward every day, confident with whatever we have, will have, and generously share with the world. Thank you, with a small book, the message is short and simple, but it shows a truly unique path that each of us Vietnamese can proudly walk and shine with “Culture of Love”. “.

Fantasy of artificial intelligence has just been released in Vietnam. (Source: Nha Nam) The book also gives the final result and points out the difference between AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the human brain, thereby showing readers the risks of over-reliance on machine results. count. In the first four chapters, the author has used a lot of real-life examples to explain in an easy way how artificial intelligence works and how they produce the end result. The author claims that robots have surpassed humans in repetitive monotonous tasks, they have better memory, perform more accurate calculations and are tireless. But artificial intelligence is not programmed to simulate the human brain, and artificial intelligence cannot think, reason, and reason. Since then, the author asserts, until now, computers with comprehensive intelligence enough to compete with humans have not yet existed. In the next two chapters, by referring to “Data Mining”, it is proven fact that data mining even though sometimes there will be a real knowledge discovery. The larger the number of explanatory variables considered, the more likely it is that a relationship discovered is just a coincidence, of temporary nature. In the remaining chapters of the book, the author has given many computational models in many fields such as finance, politics, economics… to prove that statistical evidence is not enough to distinguish between knowledge real and false consciousness. The computer cannot accurately judge whether the correlation is random or truly significant. That work is only for the human mind. Computers smarter than humans? It can be said that artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most interested keywords. Now, thanks to AI, we can do things that were never possible before and never thought we could do. However, with AI’s undisputed capabilities are fantasies and fears for the future of humanity. The real danger is not that the computer is smarter than us, but that we think the computer is smarter than us and therefore trust the computer to make important decisions for us. Meanwhile, computers can completely make serious mistakes, when the way they process data is not the same as the way humans think. In conclusion, human intelligence works differently from artificial intelligence, so it cannot be said that artificial intelligence is intelligent. Robots excel in memory, accuracy, and endurance, but they still have many shortcomings: they can’t think, can’t make analogies, and can’t distinguish between good-bad, meaningless-meaningful data. Humans need computers to process large amounts of information, but also need human intelligence to make final judgments about the results returned by computers. Gary Smith is a Professor at Pomona College, USA. He is involved in numerous research projects that highlight the questionable use of data in statistical analysis. He is the author of 8 textbooks, 7 business books, nearly 100 academic articles, and 7 software programs in economics, finance, and statistics. In addition to teaching at Pomona College, he is also an economic analyst and consultant. His other famous books such as Standard Deviation: Flawed Assumptions and Tortured Data also warn about the dangers of confusing correlation and causation in statistical analysis.

However, since the beginning of 2020, the Vietnamese audiobook market has witnessed the participation of young, but ambitious companies who want to develop a copyrighted Vietnamese audiobook platform. Audiobooks on Voiz FM are all copyrighted content. Photo: FB Voiz FM. In early 2020, the Voiz FM platform was born. Built by technology joint stock company WeWe, Voiz FM targets the $2 billion market in Southeast Asia. Voiz FM receives investment from 500 Startup Vietnam fund, and has copyright cooperation from book companies such as First News – Tri Viet, Bach Viet, SaigonBooks… Up to now, Voiz FM has nearly 180 thousand subscribers, an impressive growth compared to the number of 100,000 users announced at the end of 2020. The total number of titles on this system includes about 230 books. structure, approximately 600 non-fiction books, and a variety of podcast content. Besides Voiz FM, around April 2020, another audiobook application entered the market. The application name is Fonos, invested by Hustle Fund, with the companion of Shark Thai Van Linh. Not less than Voiz FM, Fonos quickly signed exclusive rights with a series of big book companies such as Nha Nam, Alphabooks, Thai Ha… to adapt their content to the platform. Image promoting the audiobook Finding Yourself in the Post-Childhood World. Photo: FB Fonts. Up to now, Fonos has about 100,000 users, along with a content database of more than 150 titles from major domestic book companies. Books on Fonos are all read by reputable and experienced voice-talents. It is not difficult to see that the content on Fonos and Voiz FM is exclusive, without interference. If you are an audiobook lover in Vietnam, you will need to register for an account on both platforms to fully enjoy these contents. Developing copyrighted digital content is the future of the publishing industry in the world, and Vietnam will certainly have to follow this path. In Vietnam, it is still very difficult to convince readers to spend money on audiobook content in particular, and digital content in general, because it is too easy to access pirated content sources. Hopefully in the future, there will be more support from management agencies to promote young units, such as Fonos, Voiz FM, to be confident in their activities.

Qin Shi Huang is always looking for the way to immortality for his life, but unfortunately still can’t find a way. So he decided to build a magnificent palace underground and that is also the tomb after his death. One of the mysteries surrounding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang discovered by scientists is the extremely large amount of mercury inside. Many conjectures say that the amount of mercury in the underground palace can be up to several tons, even hundreds of tons, which is why grave thieves cannot enter. Many questions arise, what is the real function of this mercury? Is it for anti-theft as inferred? According to research on the history before the time of Qin Shi Huang, scientists did not find mercury to have much effect, and only detected a small amount of mercury in the type of mummification. The original hypothesis was that mercury could act as an anti-corrosion agent. But when discovered in the underground palace, a relatively closed insulation layer is formed due to the function of mercury. Many other opinions say that Qin Shi Huang used mercury to prevent theft. However, when returning to the history of the time when Qin Shi Huang unified China, people’s understanding of the uses and harms of mercury was not known. It wasn’t until the Han Dynasty that people began to know that mercury contained toxic substances. The river of mercury inside the tomb. The final conclusion was reached, the reason why Qin Shi Huang used a large amount of mercury in his tomb to prevent his body from rotting due to its anti-corrosion function. With the large amount of mercury in the tomb, his coffin was left in the riverbed for a long time while still remaining remarkably intact. Maybe Qin Shi Huang still holds the hope that one day in the future, he will wake up. This is even more important than theft prevention. How deep is the tomb? The most recent survey of archaeologists has shown that the underground tomb of Qin Shi Huang is 260m long from east to west and 160m wide from north to south. The total area is 41,600 m2. This is the largest mausoleum in the Qin and Han dynasties, its size is equivalent to 5 international football fields. Later archaeologists used a drill and proved that this tomb was designed vertically. Sima Thien once said, the length of this tomb is longer than 3 rivers combined. According to the book “Rites of the Han Dynasty”, the end of this tomb is immeasurable. That proves that the tomb has reached the deepest possible depth with the level of science and technology at that time. But how deep the tomb really is, no one has the exact answer. The Mystery of the Terracotta Warrior According to unofficial records, Xiang Yu – the king of the Zhou state, who overthrew the Qin empire, ended up perishing at the hands of the “Terquered Army”. He was eliminated by five cavalrymen on the banks of the Wujiang River. They were Qin soldiers from the Guanzhong region and were used as prototypes for Qin Shi Huang’s Terracotta Cavalry. Does the tomb have “9 floors of hell”? Looking down from above, you can clearly see, the pyramid is square, so the Americans call it “dwarf pyramid”. Paradoxically, the inverted pyramidal shape of the mound seems to coincide with the saying “9 floors of hell” and this is completely unique in the world. Qin Shi Huang is a freak, this mystery can only seem to be revealed by archaeological discoveries. How many entrances does the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang have? According to “History of Sima Qian”, a great history book written by Sima Qian: When the emperor died, he was taken to the tomb. After that, the main door was closed and the outer gate was also completely closed. All the craftsmen were buried with the emperor. “This proves that the tomb has three gates: the outer gate, the central gate and a secret gate. It is believed that the middle gate was locked automatically to prevent any intrusion from the inside or outside. And the three doors are placed in a straight line.”

According to the site’s analysis Dosdoce , putting this method into pilot at bookstores not only opens up a “trick” to attract readers, but also contributes to increasing book sales. After listening to an excerpt, if interested, readers can buy the book right there. Especially, for those who “love” audiobooks, this is the bridge that “pulls” them to experience with the latest audiobooks. That also increases the number of potential bookstore customers. With a phone or tablet, readers can scan QR codes to listen to books. Photo: Sznews.com With this new method, the approach to books becomes more relevant to modern life. Customers who come here only need to select the publication they want to listen to. The headset will be made available after scanning the code. In case you want to listen to that publication the next time you come back, you just need to scan the QR code directly on your phone or tablet (the system will break the paragraph and display the QR code for you to save for your return). next). Readers can listen to the audio version and browse the book at the same time. Photo: Sznews.com Another advantage is that customers can listen to and browse through the actual bookstores, or online books, ebooks. This is a combination form (scan the code – listen to the book – buy the book) that pulls readers to the bookstore. This once again shows that the support of electronic devices is an effective bridge in attracting book lovers. Above all, using QR codes to listen to books helps promote new publications, promote reading culture during the epidemic season, in the context of China where the outbreak of Covid-19 with many peaks.

Disease – The most dangerous enemy: An extremely practical book by two authors Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker. This is a work written on infectious diseases and pandemics in today’s era from the perspective of epidemiologists, synthesized from the process of observing and studying pandemics, as well as the development of policies. book against prominent modern public health problems. With 21 chapters presented in a fairly brief manner, always focusing on the most dangerous enemies, with a way of exploiting information related to that dangerous enemy with classic questions: Who ( who), What (what), When (when), Where (where), and Why (why) and the word How (how). The authors lead us as detectives investigate a case throughout more than 400 pages of books, by learning about the typical epidemics that have affected humanity throughout history to the present day. such as the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the plague in London, the SARS epidemic in Vietnam and Southeast Asian countries with the most urgent risks and challenges, thereby proposing measures that can solve these problems. problems of humanity. Origins of Diseases – Animals, Humans and the Next Global Pandemic: Is a masterpiece that attracts the world’s media by author David Quammen, providing a scientific perspective on pathogens that cause diseases in animals, and sometimes transmitted to humans. In the book, the author weaves a special story, a detective novel with different but also very real killers. They are viruses, bacteria and protozoa that cause disease in animals, but sometimes, they change their target and jump to humans. The emergence of zoonotic diseases – pathogens that reach us from other species – is nothing new but is on the rise, and Quammen seeks to find the reasons behind this phenomenon. the same image in the final chapter of the book: the huge human population, along with the enormous amount of livestock, the destruction of natural habitats, the disrupted ecosystems – things that are absolutely possible. can turn into a debate about nature’s revenge on humanity. Immune system – Discover the body’s self-healing mechanism: In the book Immune system , leading immunologist Daniel M.Davis has likened that, studying the immune system in the human body is like studying the stars and galaxies in our universe. The author gives us an overview of the big picture of the immune system, along with stories about the journey to discover pieces of that picture. The book is divided into two parts. The first part explains the basic concepts of resistance, and tells the journey to explore the cells and complex mechanisms in the immune system. The second part discusses modern research on how different agents affect our immune system. Diagnosis of Covid-19 with Eastern and Western medicine: The book gives readers a first-hand view of the disease by approaching the disease from many aspects, including: clinical features, incubation and disease mechanisms, source and mode of transmission, criteria and diagnostic procedures. diagnosis and progression of the disease worldwide. According to the two authors, the highlight of Western medicine is the treatment with antiviral drugs and antibiotics, immunotherapy drugs, drugs that modulate the intestinal ecosystem, the use of plasma from already healthy patients, the application of Continuous extra-renal dialysis… However, the book also highlights the advantages of Oriental medicine in the way of prevention, diagnosis and recovery, based on the author’s practical experience when working in field hospitals and other medical institutions. Clinical research on oriental medicine. From detailed advice on living habits, herbal remedies combined with acupressure or acupuncture to gentle exercises, all of which help “prevent disease even when there is no disease, support qi to ward off disease”. Guns, Germs and Steel – The Destiny of Human Societies : The work won the Pulitzer Prize. This is a classic book about 13,000 years of human development. The book explains how Eurasian civilizations (including North Africa) survived and conquered other civilizations, while disproving theories of the domination of other civilizations. Eurasian civilization was based on intellectual, moral or genetic superiority. Jared Diamond argues that differences in power and technology between human societies are rooted in environmental differences, in which this difference is magnified. Thereby, he explains why Western Europe, not other civilizations in the Eurasian world like China, became the dominant forces. Although this book is ultimately about history and prehistory, its subject matter is not only of academic value but also of great practical and political importance. The history of interactions between different peoples is what has shaped the modern world through conquest, infectious disease, and genocide. Those conflicts produced lasting effects that, after centuries, are still actively ongoing in some of the world’s most problematic regions today.

When the mausoleum begins to fade, it is also the time when phoenix flowers bloom brightly on every street corner of the capital. Attached to the student age, even if we go far away from the beloved school, when looking at the blooming red phoenix flowers in the corner of the sky, it makes our hearts flutter, reminiscing about a bygone era. Phoenix flowers were brought to Vietnam by the French in the 19th century. Every year, phoenix flowers bloom from April to June. Nowadays, the flowers are grown in most provinces across the country. In Hanoi, phoenix flowers are planted a lot on sidewalks, in school parks to create shade or to decorate along roads. Inflorescences of phoenix flowers bloom at Trich Sai street (Tay Ho district). Hoang Thi Tam (Tay Ho district) shared, phoenix flowers are associated with memories of school days and everyone has experienced such a time. Cicadas cry, phoenix blooms signal the separation season of schoolchildren. The roads along the To Lich river are filled with the red color of phoenix flowers. The corner of the schoolyard flickers with red phoenix flowers/Summer comes and rushes the exam seasons. Poetry: Far away, phoenix. The rows of phoenixes leaning on Sword Lake. Stand out in front of one of the tallest buildings in Hanoi. The blooming red phoenix flower clusters signal another summer has come.

Hoai Sa (Hanoi) is an English travel blogger. He has 7 years working at Vietnam News Agency, currently working in the diplomatic service. With an interest in experiential travel, especially to places few people go to, especially mountainous areas, and cultural tourism. As a former British student, he wrote the book Four seasons, a thousand miles of England (2018) was well received by the study abroad community. Although she has been to many regions in Vietnam, she was impressed with Hoang Su Phi so Hoai Sa stopped here and delved deeper to write the book. Love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi Ph . The author shares more about the journey and the process of writing the book. Written from admiration to Hoang Su Phi – Since when did Hoai Sa come to Hoang Su Phi? What brought you to that land? – Originally a travel blogger in English (address captainessy ), writing for foreigners who come to Vietnam for the first time in the style of experiential tourism, nature, I often go to mountainous areas in all three regions of the country. For a long time, I have known the beautiful Hoang Su Phi terraced fields and is a heritage recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The terraced fields in Sa Pa, Lao Cai, and Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, I have all gone through, but the most beautiful terraced fields in Vietnam, as many photographers call it, I have not been. It was not until 2018, when I visited two terraced fields in Ban Phung and Ban Luoc in Hoang Su Phi, that I decided to write about this place out of admiration for their beauty. Book Love Story of the Mountain – Horizontal and Vertical Hoang Su Phi. Photo: HS – What things about Hoang Su Phi left a special impression on you? – Like most people from afar, my first impression must be the majestic beauty of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields. Tourism potential in Hoang Su Phi is huge. But the longer I stay, the more I realize this is a land rich in cultural identities of ethnic minorities. More than 10 ethnic groups here, most are Nung, Dao, Tay, H’Mong, then less are Kinh, La Chi, Cao Lan, Hoa… all retain their identity. One of the reasons for that is that the roads are difficult, making the storm of urbanization and the storm of development slow to pass. Taking advantage of this, some localities here have done community-based tourism, in a sustainable direction, and resonated in Ha Giang. The commercialization, the erosion of national cultural traditions is not as great as in Sa Pa or Dong Van. – In your opinion, what is the difference that makes this land special? – Ha Giang is best known for two things: It is the headland of the country and has the Dong Van rock plateau (a part of which is still remembered as Ha Giang as a major battlefield during the Border War). The strangeness of a name like Hoang Su Phi itself makes people feel different. In Ha Giang, only Hoang Su Phi is a district with a 3-letter name, originally in Chinese, Hoang Thu Bi, meaning “golden bark”. This place belongs to the Bac Ha Plateau, separate from the rocky plateau to the east of Ha Giang. When talking about the road in Ha Giang, in the past, people have a saying: “Nhat Su Phi, second Bac Me”, to talk about the difficult road to Hoang Su Phi, contributing to the “little-known” character of the district. As mentioned, terraced fields are what outsiders hear about Hoang Su Phi. But it is also a product of labor, agricultural culture here, besides a lot of labor and other cultural beauty associated with forests and mountains. Rice, for example, plays an important role for the people of Hoang Su Phi, participating in all kinds of festivals, because it is “spiritual” in the spiritual life of the people. This is reflected in the article about the New Rice festival of the Nung people and the story of making banh day on Tet of the Dao people. Author Hoai Sa in Thong Nguyen terraced fields. Photo: NVCC. The poetic stories of the mountains – The title of the book “Love Story of the Mountain” evokes beauty and poetry. Is that land just a dream? That land has many poetic stories. The love of the couple built on the fields, in the hills of Shan Tuyet tea… are well known in Hoang Su Phi. Although it is not a rich district, it is in that “not rich” that many interesting cultural and labor rays are reflected. For example, there is a story about a mountain artist who can play 5 musical instruments in the poor commune of Tan Tien, often representing the commune to take exams in the district. Or like the Ceremony of Gratitude for the youth of the Dao Ao Dai is a joyful occasion for the whole village. But of course not only that. In Hoang Su Phi, I realized many concerns about my hometown and development. This is recorded in the writing about Nom script of the Dao people, when the younger generation is no longer interested in learning this script, and it is increasingly disappearing. Or it is also a story about thinking between developing hot tourism and preserving traditional values. Saying that is not to disparage or “show the way for deer to run”, but to emphasize that this beautiful land always has many ways to build and develop life, based on its advantages. . Dao women in Ao Dai in Ban Luoc festival. Photo: HS – Through the book, what did the author do to help readers understand more about this land? Why did you choose the form of expression as “the fairy tale” and not the travel diary? – The book consists of 17 separate but not discrete articles because it is always throughout the beauty and wonder of Hoang Su Phi’s people, culture, profession, customs, festivals, and experiences in the visits. destroy the two peaks of the northeast at Hoang Su Phi. They are arranged alternately so that the reader experiences one sensation after another continuously. Moreover, the book is written from the point of view of people from far away coming to Hoang Su Phi, so it is aimed at people from far away who have little understanding of this western Ha Giang. – To have the material to write this book, how many trips did the author have to visit and explore the land and people? – The author encapsulates the content of the book in 10 trips to Hoang Su Phi over 2 years. Most of that time, the author stayed at homestays of indigenous people scattered in the communes. These homestays have a family atmosphere, close friends with strangers. Thanks to that, the stories about Hoang Su Phi seemed to flow naturally. The character who teaches Nom Dao in the book is also such a landlord. Almost everywhere I went to learn about topics, I was also enthusiastically welcomed and instructed by the natives, especially the Red Dao brothers and sisters. In Ban Luoc commune of the Dao Ao Dai, I stayed with the leader of the commune, so that I could immerse myself more deeply in the commune tourism festival during the golden season. The times to go to the terrace to collect rice, go up to the tea hill with the gardener to pick shan Tuyet leaves, give a true sense of the typical local profession.

GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan Born in 1948 in Hanoi, at the age of 6, he moved with his family to Saigon to live. As a child, he attended Jean-Jacques Rousseau High School (now Le Quy Don School, Saigon). GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan Graduating from high school in 1966, Prof. Trinh Xuan Thuan went to Switzerland to study engineering. He then decided to study astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology, then at Princeton University, New Jersey, USA. For the first time in his life, at the observatory on top of Mount Palomar, California, young Trinh Xuan Thuan observed the magic of the galaxy, moon and light from billions of stars through the telescope. The largest telescope in the world at that time with a diameter of 5.1 m. His life has been associated with cosmic astronomy since then. After completing his doctoral thesis at Princeton, GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan teaches at the University of Virginia since 1976, and has become a world-renowned expert on extragalactic astronomy. In which, the most prominent event is the GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan is the youngest known co-discoverer of the galaxy in the universe today, thanks to the study of observations made by the Hubble space telescope. That is galaxy I Zwicky 18. Called I Zwicky 18, this galaxy appeared just 500 million years ago. This discovery is shocking because the word I Zwicky 18 allows people to understand the first small galaxies in the early universe. Writing about the universe in a special way In addition to research, Prof. Trinh Xuan Thuan writes a book. From the research results, extremely attractive and interesting findings of astronomy, Prof. Trinh Xuan Thuan wishes to share with everyone about the beauty, harmony of the universe and the creation of nature. GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan is highly appreciated for his ability to popularize science. He began to write his first book ‘Mysterious Melodies – La Mélodie secrète, published in 1988′. Currently, there are about 20 books of GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan was translated and published in Vietnam as Origin, nostalgia for the early days; The Paths of Light, The Fullness of Nothingness, One Night… GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan writes three times more popular science books than specialized research books. He confided: “Because I want to meet more readers. If I write a book on a complex subject, only a few hundred people can understand it. I want the knowledge of science and astrophysics to spread in many readers. So I write books for the masses. If I’m lucky, my books will be read by hundreds or thousands of people.” When writing the book, Prof. Trinh Xuan Thuan wants to explain to the general public about the stars, the universe, about what astronomers have discovered; phenomena of the sun dying into a dwarf star, or stars ten times more massive than the sun, the sun becoming a black hole… In particular, when writing books, he did not use science but wrote about the universe in a literary way. GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan explains: The voice of the universe is math. Scientists all use math equations to understand the universe. But when I write the book, I do not use it, but use images in everyday life, to let the public understand the ideas that scientists find in the universe. Therefore, although writing about distant planets, cold galaxies, mysterious black holes… GS. Trinh Xuan Thuan always tries to use a simple but clear language. He refrains from using overly technical terms. For difficult concepts, he often refers to images in everyday life as an example. For example, in the latest book titled “One Night” (Pham Van Thieu, translated by Pham Viet Hung, Youth Publishing House, 2020), Prof. Trinh Xuan Thuan brings readers into a vast world, explores the night sky with easy-to-understand explanations. As a lover of poetry, he also quoted many verses and poems of famous poets. For example, when writing about the Moon, Professor Trinh Xuan Thuan quotes John Keats’ “Song of the Nightingale”: “The night is gentle/ And maybe Hang Nga is on the throne/ Among the stars of fairies/ But in Here, nowhere is it clear / Except for the breezes / On the dark and mossy leaves of the winding roads. He even quoted W. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliette”: “Come, night, come here/ Romeo me, come back to me!/ I’m the sun in the dark/ Because I’ll lie under the night darkness of the night…”. In the spring of 2007, the famous work “Paths of Light” (Les Voies de la lumière) was awarded the Moron Prize by the French Academy. Two years later, Prof. Trinh Xuan Thuan also became the first Vietnamese in history to be awarded the prestigious Kalinga Prize by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Soon after, the Institut de France awarded the Prix mondial Cino del Duca, recognizing the persuasive transmissions of complex knowledge of arid space science, yet blended under a contemplative, rich gaze. literature in his outstanding works. GS review. Trinh Xuan Thuan, Mr. François Delattre, French Ambassador to the US, respectfully called the Vietnamese-born astronomer a “world asset” when he devoted his life to the goal of “popularizing science”. Invite readers to watch the video:Fish at the fried statue. Source: VTV24.

Mr. Nguyen Van Phuoc – Director of First News Tri Viet book company, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Minh – Director of planning and copyright of Nha Nam book company and Mr. Tran Dang Tu – Copyright employee of Kim Dong Publishing House will share with readers difficulties, challenges and opportunities in buying and selling book rights when the pandemic is changing the world. Convert form from offline to online For book rights trading, the biggest difference when the Covid-19 epidemic took place, according to all three representatives, was that major copyright book fairs in the world were canceled. The London Book Fair in March, the Bologna Book Fair in April or Frankfurt in October… are all major book fairs in the world, where publishers meet and directly introduce outstanding and potential books. big. The world’s major copyright book fairs have all been canceled or changed their organizational plans, switching to online form because of the epidemic. Photo: Reedexhibitions. Especially for children’s books with many beautiful illustrations, which is the strength of Kim Dong Publishing House, is a series of books “very suitable for display at book fairs, now losing the opportunity to attract attention”. Mr. Tran Dang Tu shared. The alternative to the book club is online meetings through online platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Team or Google Meets… However, having online meetings with partners who have to work remotely is not always comfortable, from poor connection to difficult search, lack of information, lack of sample books. And instead of meeting partners in just 2-3 days like in traditional fairs, the meetings often span a whole month, and due to the time difference, the appointment is convenient for both. side is not an easy thing either. Amid such difficulties, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Minh said that online exchanges with partners also allow the two sides more time to introduce and negotiate, instead of meeting only 30 minutes like meetings. market. But meeting face-to-face, shaking hands, touching books, enjoying the book-filled atmosphere is still something that copyright professionals really want to experience in the future, just like before. here used to be. Another bright point of online transactions is that “electronic contract signing” is legalized, which replaces direct signatures and must be delivered to the partner’s offices. “This way of e-signing saves costs and time, minimizes risks and conveniently stores data,” said Mr. Tran Dang Tu. In the context of the pandemic and having to work online, there are many shortcomings, but the book company First News still brings back many books of great value, including the autobiography. The Promised Land by former US President Barack Obama, a book about the life of artist Chow Yun Fat, signed a contract to buy book rights with actor representative Keanu Reeves… “The pandemic is a time to prove the dynamism of the copyright team, who can contact and negotiate and buy good titles about Vietnam in any situation,” concluded Mr. Nguyen Van Phuoc. Mr. Nguyen Van Phuoc bought the copyright to a book about the French President at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Photo: FBNV. Observe the reading taste of readers, be careful when choosing new books When the Covid-19 epidemic took place, publishing units in general reduced the number of new books to some extent, so the consideration and selection of titles will be conducted more carefully. The copyright department of the units carefully observes the reading trends of the readers so that they can bring back many titles that are suitable for the tastes of the country. Representatives of three publishing units have different opinions about readers’ reading taste. According to Mr. Tran Dang Tu’s observation, readers tend to change their reading forms, shifting more to e-books (ebooks) and audiobooks (audiobooks). This is completely natural because these types of books are both cheaper than paper books, easy to buy and suitable for conditions requiring social distancing due to the epidemic. However, buying copyrights for e-books and audiobooks in Vietnam still faces many difficulties, because foreign partners do not really trust the Vietnamese market when there is a situation of pirated books illegally posted online. . However, Mr. Tran Dang Tu still hopes that ebooks and audiobooks will capture the market share of future readers to match the technology trend. Next, in recent times, the phenomenon of classic books, books of old authors… are strongly consumed. This is thought to stem from the anxiety that causes many readers to read books they already believe in, or recommend old and good books to others rather than risk new books. Or because the economy is difficult and forced to stay at home, many people take advantage of reading all the old books they have bought, instead of buying new books. But broadly in the world market, new books are still respected and released by publishers. Books in the highly entertaining genre are still well received. For example, Japanese manga in the North American market received huge growth with more than 35% sales growth, many manga books also entered the top sellers with high rankings. This is a good sign for Kim Dong Publishing House to continue to exploit relevant and interesting books about Vietnam. In 2022, Kim Dong Publishing House will celebrate its 65th anniversary, which is the time to release many large, massive and unique books on this occasion. That pushes the copyright department to explore special works even more. Ebooks and audiobooks are considered a new trend of readers during the epidemic. Photo: Deloitte. On the side of First News, Mr. Nguyen Van Phuoc found that during the pandemic, readers were more interested in self-understanding books, spiritual books, and books that enhance their own inner strength. That’s part of the reason the work Eternal life by Professor John Vu – Nguyen Phong published by First News became the publishing phenomenon of 2020. Episode 2 of Eternal life recently released is also well received by readers, and First News is expected to release volume 3 in the near future. Other books on the subject of Osho’s meditation or books on health and self-care have also received more attention during the pandemic. Nguyen Xuan Minh, representative of Nha Nam, is more interested in readers’ reading taste when the epidemic has passed. Because publishing a book in Vietnam takes time to implement, making the book lag behind the general trend. As a unit specializing in publishing literary books, Nha Nam focuses on the world’s valuable literary titles. In addition, this publishing unit also searches and exploits quality manuscripts from domestic authors, both contributing to the development of the country’s literature and ensuring objective factors such as translation. disease has the smallest impact on publishing.

Author Laurence Bergreen has followed Marco Polo to his hometown, Venice, and throughout China, visiting the places he has described, including Beijing to the east, Hangzhou to the south and Kunming to West. The author also visited Shanghai, Taiwan to track down the doctrines and relics left by Polo. Especially visit Mongolia and live in a simple round tent to experience Asia and the mystery of Mongolia like Marco Polo did. The author also relies heavily on material on Marco Polo in English, French, Italian, Persian, Latin, Mandarin and Mongolian… to write the book “Marco Polo – From Venice to Venice”. Shangdu”, aims to explore the long-running controversy surrounding the legend of Polo and the age-old unanswered questions. In a lively blend of history, biography and travel, author Laurence Bergreen separates myth from history, narrating and writing with a keen eye for detail to create a most relatable document. about the adventures of Polo. “Marco Polo – From Venice to Upper Capital” is as fascinating as the life it depicts. Commenting on the book, the weekly review of The New York Times said that this is a funny and attractive travel book. The world in which Marco Polo entered was new and stranger than the fable. It’s truly a passionate retelling of Marco Polo’s timeless story, says Jonathan Spence, author of Emperor of China. Laurence Bergreen draws from a series of Marco Polo’s manuscripts that have survived to this day, to provide a compelling portrait of how and where Marco Polo came to China in the 13th century, about what he saw, felt and acted upon when he got there. Readers unfamiliar with the adventures of Marco Polo will find much delight in this book. The book is published by World Publishing House in collaboration with Omega Plus.

The difficulty of foreign-language and bilingual bookmakers lies in “hunting” readers, because so far the number of readers is mainly foreigners. The pandemic has also made it difficult to transport orders over long distances. Dr. Tran Doan Lam, Director and Editor-in-Chief of World Publishing House, explained that the online book publishing story did not create a breakthrough for his unit during the epidemic season. Dr. Tran Doan Lam, Director and Editor-in-Chief of World Publishing House. Photo: Tran Long. The bookstore is no longer crowded – The pandemic has caused delays in many industries, including publishing. In the middle of the epidemic season, do you think that limiting contact will help publish books online with many advantages? Publishing books online during the epidemic season always has two sides: advantages and challenges. The outbreak makes people have more time to stay at home with their families. It is considered an advantage for people to have more time to relieve stress. If you want to connect with the outside world, you can use the Internet or read books and newspapers. On the other hand, during the epidemic, it must be acknowledged that the people’s priority item is necessities. Therefore, financial funds in the family must be considered when spending for entertainment purposes. That’s why I say the book release during the pandemic has two sides. Dr. Tran Doan Lam, Director and Editor-in-Chief of World Publishing House, shared the difficulties his unit is facing during the epidemic season. Photo: Tran Long. – Pandemic broke out, e-commerce floors were active. Do you think this will overwhelm the development of bookstores? We are facing the fourth technical revolution, electronic devices are becoming more and more popular. Most people have access to online information. I myself am from the generation that loves to read entity books. I like going to book streets, bookstores or going to book exhibitions as a reader. But recently, the bookstores are no longer crowded, maybe only the appearance of nostalgic people still retain the elegant pleasure of reading. Another fact is that as the population increases, the storage space for books in a family will be narrower, leading to the tendency to read more books online. However, I don’t think online books will completely overwhelm physical bookstores because nowadays there are still many readers who like to hold the book directly in their hands, feel its beauty before deciding to buy. Publishing books online, should or not? – Through participating on the book365.vn floor, how did the World Publishing House get results? Besides, through which pages does your unit promote books? With the participation on the book365.vn floor, we set the goal of promoting the brand of our unit; and at the same time introduce foreign language books and newspapers on the copyright exchange with European-American partners, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asian countries. The peculiarity of foreign-language books makes it impossible to promote on Vietnamese pages and reading groups. Dr. Tran Doan Lam, Director and Editor-in-Chief of World Publishing House Through this, we have sold book rights to a number of partners, contributing to promoting the image of Vietnam to the world. However, the number of books sold on the floor was also not very positive. The characteristics of the books of the World Publishing House make it impossible to promote on Vietnamese pages and reading groups. In addition to participating on the book365.vn floor, we only introduce books on Tiki and the official website of the publisher. – Many units are “covering losses” by promoting online publishing. Why doesn’t your unit follow that trend? Online book publishing is actually a trend in digital transformation. This is a requirement of the times and we cannot go against the times. World Publishing House was also forced to transform itself to catch up with this revolution. This is a great opportunity, saving a lot of costs and stages. However, publishing books online for a foreign-language and bilingual book-making unit is always more difficult than for Vietnamese online book-making units. Not to mention online publishing, it is necessary to invest in a certain infrastructure, and at the same time, our unit must also take into account issues of copyright, information security, payment, and database. .. To break through right away is very difficult, it must be a process and requires investment in both material and human resources. Publications of World Publishing House are mainly foreign languages ​​and bilinguals. Photo: World Publishing House. What challenges are foreign book writers facing? – When the audience is mainly foreigners, what difficulties do you face in transporting and delivering books to readers during the epidemic season? The whole world is struggling against the Covid-19 pandemic, transporting books is facing many difficulties. About a few months ago, when an epidemic broke out, an American customer ordered 10 of our books for work. Due to the pandemic, the time to send books took a long time. The other reader kept emailing us, expressing his desire to receive the book soon. In the end, he did not have the patience to wait and said that the delayed delivery had missed his plan. He decided to cancel the order. When we contacted the Vietnamese post office, they confirmed that they had shipped the order to the US, but due to Covid-19, it was congested at the port. Then we had to return the money to the other customer and lose the books. Some time later, the books in the jammed port area were delivered to the buyers. Receiving the book, although not timely, was also very emotional. He wrote a letter to us expressing his sympathy for the difficulties faced by the foreign language book-making unit in the context of the epidemic. – The “hunting” of readers is certainly difficult, sir? How is World Publishing House oriented to overcome that difficulty? Our first difficulty must be mentioned is the small number of visitors, “hunting” readers during the epidemic season is really difficult because for nearly two years foreign visitors have not been able to enter, the number of books sold to this audience has decreased sharply . From left to right: Dr. Tran Doan Lam, Mrs. Diana Dudzik (author of two books A and V published by World Publishing House) and her husband Diana. Photo: Tran Long. Secondly, it must also be mentioned that our reading culture has been reduced when facing foreign and bilingual books due to the strong competition of the mass media. The third difficulty, as I said, is the shipping and payment for foreign readers. Currently, we focus on releasing more titles in Vietnamese because from last year to this year, the number of books published in Vietnamese has remained somewhat stable. Besides, promoting cooperation with foreign book-making partners. This is a very important orientation. However, due to the pandemic, all negotiations and contract signings have stalled. – So is it a challenge to associate with foreign units, translate and publish books online during the epidemic season? In my opinion this is a challenge. However, we have to thank some foreign partners because they still pay special attention to us, such as Korea and some Southeast Asian countries. The number of readers is small, the culture of reading books in foreign languages ​​is reduced, and transportation during the epidemic season is hindered are the difficulties that we are facing. Dr. Tran Doan Lam, Director and Editor-in-Chief of World Publishing House Or as recently, the Venezuelan ambassador had a meeting with us. She asked permission from World Publishing House to translate some publications into Spanish. During the meeting, she also shared that Venezuela is about to host an international book fair, so she is very interested in the fact that there will be publications translated from Vietnamese into Spanish. Or vice versa, Korean publishing companies also regularly work with us to translate some works from them into Vietnamese to promote Korean tourism. But it must also be added that the pandemic makes it impossible for regular meetings to take place in person, but must be done online. Online transactions are still in the early stages, not our familiar ways and methods of working, so there are many difficulties, it takes time to get used to.

Initially, most publishers were not interested in Kim’s idea, but that changed when cooking shows featuring many famous chefs and children became popular on television. . A woman who is passionate about food and writes children’s books Thanks to her two daughters, Kim Zachman was inspired and spent a lot of time preparing familiar dishes in the United States such as peanut butter and fruit jam sandwiches, crispy fried chicken, and hot sauce. dog or pizza. She also has a special love for children’s books. In addition to writing articles for newspapers and magazines, Kim Zachman is not afraid to try her hand at writing books for young readers. Book There’s No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods (roughly translated: There’s no “cold meat” in hamburgers: Facts and Anecdotes of Popular Dishes) is her most recently published publication. Sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs or pizzas are favorites among Americans. Photo: AP Images. Kim Zachman shared that composing for a young age was a challenge. The author must learn how to express words in a way that is easy to understand, using simple, short and close sentences. “It’s a constant learning process,” she said. Most publishers were not in favor of the idea of ​​writing books about the history of American foods. But “now, the times are different, and children are interested in food”, she confidently asserts. Interesting things about American dishes you may not know Kim Zachman shared that she was excited to learn about the foods that people love. Each story includes many aspects of history, interesting facts, nutrients in food and even instructions or recipes. For example, you need about 128g with each serving of peanut butter and sugar, add an egg to get the perfect cookie. Divide the mixture into small portions on the cake tray, press the dough ball with a fork to flatten, and finally bake at 176 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. The story of the first deep-fried boneless chicken (bread crumbs), also known as nugget, is also loved by the female author. The dish has been sold at McDonald’s worldwide since the early 1980s. Anyone who watches American television probably knows kids love peanut butter and jam spread between two slices of sandwich bread. In fact, the dish has a starting point that has little to do with the little ones. Peanut butter and jam sandwiches began to accompany American soldiers during World War I and became popular in the military throughout the 1940s. When soldiers returned from World War II, they started making sandwiches. peanut butter and jam for my kids. Children in America love to eat peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Photo: Pinterest. Today, there are many brands of peanut butter available everywhere. But Mrs. Kim Zachman learned that, in 1910, in Kansas alone (USA) there were 21 different brands of peanut butter. The intersection of American cuisine Some American foods are actually versions of dishes brought by immigrants. For example, hamburgers originated in Germany, but this dish only started to become popular when an American came up with the idea of ​​​​cracking ingredients into a bagel. Speaking of another dish that is also round, pizza has been the food of the poor in Italy for hundreds of years. In 1905, Gennaro Lombardi, an Italian immigrant, opened the first pizza shop in New York City (USA). Now, New York-style pizza is famous all over the world. Pepperoni (dry sausage) is not something that is added to the traditional Italian pizza. It’s an American creation, stemming from German immigrants wanting a spicy hot dog. Kim Zachman said the influx of immigrants has contributed to American food culture in many ways. “When immigrants came to the US, not all of them were able to find work. So they started a food business with small mobile food vending machines,” she added. Hamburger is one of the foods that many people argue about the origin. Photo: There’s No Ham in Hamburgers. Not every story in author Kim Zachman’s books is true, some have been passed down by word of mouth for generations and remain untested. However, it can be said that the more interesting the stories that revolve around, the more likely it is to be accurate. The book of the American “pen” has 10 parts. She said she cherished writing about more foods. Donuts, tacos, cheese and macaroni (short, straight or curved tube noodles, often called nui by Vietnamese) will probably be included in her food book later. And one thing is for sure, the work is also for children. Make cheese-soaked pizza with pan at home To make delicious pizza does not need to be too fussy. You can learn the following simple recipe and make it at home.

However, unlike other travel books, which often pay attention to describing what is impressive and eye-catching, this magazine talks about the author’s deep feelings for Saigon – the second homeland of Vietnam. Mrs. In addition, the book is also the feelings and attachments of the author to the regions she has passed through, with quiet and affectionate things. Saigon book, nostalgia travel (1st edition), Labor Publishing House and Chibooks published. Photo: Chibooks. Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen was born in Dien Khanh, Khanh Hoa. In 1977, she studied at the University of Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City. After 4 years of studying here, she had 3 more years to work in Ho Chi Minh City before moving back to work at Khanh Hoa Department of Science and Technology until her retirement in 2014. In 2015, to live close to her children, she decided to choose Ho Chi Minh City as a place to settle down for her family. “I decided to choose Saigon as a place to settle down for my family, a land that is very loving and generous to me as well as to many people. And Nha Trang, please keep it as a place to go. I love both of these places. I love you so much, I can’t say it all. And a small part of this love lies in Saigon, roaming nostalgia “, author Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen shared. And also starting from here, with the thought that if I don’t write about Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon, it will be extremely regrettable, Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen has set a goal to learn and write about Ho Chi Minh City and start the beginning of the journey on the interlaced roads across the city. With a camera and a bus as her main vehicle, she “scoured” the whole city and went to places that even people who have lived in this city for many years may not know. And from this journey (in the period from 2015-2018) Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen was formed Saigon, roaming nostalgia. Author Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen. Photo: Chibooks. The book consists of 38 articles, divided into 5 parts. Part 1: Saigon , including 15 articles: Morning walk, There is a seat like that!, Where is the sound of cicadas?, Not far away!, Life is still flowing!, There is a very young Saigon!… These are stories and places that are encountered daily by the author in the process of getting acquainted and attached to his second homeland. For Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen, it is very natural for Saigon to become the land of the inhabitants, and each person, with his own reasons, has come to this city as a charm, in which the author no exceptions. Having known Saigon since 1973, when she first came to this land with the first three times, then lived and studied for 7 years here, now coming back, Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen has integrated into its flow, to write. so simple, everyday stories. The author also explores the peaceful, peaceful beauty of the city behind the skyscrapers, behind the hustle and bustle, but only when walking, cycling or sitting on a certain bus route. is being able to meet, to be able to hear, to be able to enjoy it all… Not only writing about Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, roaming nostalgia talking about some other places, some other countries. Part 2: Tra Vinh with article Green trees, blue sky, white clouds and rice fields and part 3: Ha Giang with article RED Quiet in Meo Vac , the author has meticulously recounted his trip with his own perspective and discovery. Part 4: Southeast Asia with 8 articles: Warm eyes, Some young Vietnamese I met in Parke (Laos), Four days through four countries, Afternoon rain in Yangon… These are the author’s travelogue notes from trips to Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia, bringing new experiences to even those who have been to these lands. Part 5: Wandering the nostalgia, There are 13 articles: Ancient citadel, Eating squid cake at Chut market, Remembering Cua Be Nha Trang, Fence vegetables, Country soul!, Missing eggplant… The author brings us back to Nha Trang with its beloved places, with memories of childhood, with “ specialties “Beautiful homeland, nowhere else has… Comments on Saigon, roaming nostalgia, Literature doctor Ha Thanh Van said: “Reading this book, we know more about the beautiful scenery, know more about the food, know more about the places and the most important thing we know about Vietnam. , especially Saigon has a lot of very beautiful places that we can roam. In addition, we can also open our eyes to other countries.”

Pandemic is a war that all people must unite against. If people are obliged to stay at home to reduce the spread of infection; nurses and doctors volunteered to the front lines; writers find themselves responsible. Linking books with human problems is both a real emotion and a topic of high responsibility. Book En primera luinea (rough translation: First alarm) by Dr. Gabriel Heras. Photo: Codem. En primera linea (rough translation: First alarm ) This is the first book of Dr. Gabriel Heras. The work is a premise document about a bloody battle with the epidemic from the perspective of a doctor who has been on the front lines of fighting the epidemic since the first case was recorded. The book was written when the author was in the process of taking care of the sick at UCI – Spain’s intensive care unit, telling about the experience of the days of fighting directly with the virus. According to the author, the difficulty lies not only in the danger of Covid-19, but also in the fear of a lack of resources and in-depth knowledge about this virus. Coronavirus, la última pandam? (rough translation: Corona virus, the last pandemic? ) The book by Eduardo López-Collazo and José Alcamí Pertejo is a clear explanation of the emergence and mechanism of Covid-19 based on science. According to the writer, in the 21st century, we have suffered three pandemics, but perhaps the epidemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has a wide spread, health effects, and economic consequences. , the largest society. The book raises a series of questions: Why did this virus appear in Wuhan city? How did it spread? What is its origin? Are we ready to face this epidemic? How to treat and control the epidemic? Impact of Covid-19 on life? More worryingly, all of humanity is still in the process of both fighting the epidemic and learning about the progression and severity of the disease this virus produces. The author believes that all studies on SARS-CoV-2 up to now have not been absolutely accurate. Book Coronavirus, la última pandam? (rough translation: Corona virus, the last pandemic?). Photo: FB Oberon Libros. Coronavirus: Prevencíon, pandemia y contencíon (rough translation: Corona virus: Prevention, pandemic and containment ) The time when Sonia de Miguel Fernández and Juan Carlos Ruiz de la Roja wrote the book was when the SARS-CoV-2 mutation was spreading at a rapid pace, making doctors and nurses unable to anticipate every move. its. This is not the deadliest pandemic in history, so far (the time of writing is May 2020), but it is the worst pandemic we’ve ever experienced: “It’s a ‘black’ plague, an enemy we don’t see, and that casts doubt on its attack forms and its weaknesses,” said Sonia de Miguel Fernández and Juan Carlos Ruiz de. la Roja wrote. La esperanza en tiempos de coronavirus (rough translation: Hope during the corona virus season ) Unlike the rest of the books, José Carlos Bermejo’s book is also about Covid-19 but does not use any academic or specialized terms to describe the pandemic. Book La Máscara del Coronavirus (rough translation: Mask of the corona virus). Photo: El independiente. The book provides readers with a humanistic perspective hidden behind the dark curtain of the epidemic. Such is the life of families taking care of each other during the pandemic; is the loss, the pain of the loss of loved ones… The pages of José Carlos Bermejo’s books take away the tears of readers, especially in many details describing the lonely life in the quarantine area and the scenes of doctors and nurses dedicated to saving patients during the epidemic season. But above all, the author still instills in the hearts of readers an optimistic hope that light will be found at the end of the “Covid-19 dark bath tunnel”. La Máscara del coronavirus (rough translation: Mask of corona virus ) The work of writer José María Sánchez Lázaro is a journalistic narrative style, assessing how the disease arose, and its devastation to human life in both Spain and the rest of the world. . Besides, in mask of corona virus, The author also outlines the effects of the pandemic on the economies of the countries with the largest number of infections in the world. Commenting on this book, journalist Roberto Resino wrote: “Dr. José María Sánchez Lázaro is the one who stands at the front of the mouth with information about the Covid-19 pandemic. His work sparks a heartfelt tribute to those who are in need. died in hospitals, nursing homes and private homes; it is also a recognition of the great merits of the army of medical workers who have fought against the pandemic.”

By dedicating a special area in your home to reading in the summer, you’ll help your child find joy in books. Whether it’s a cozy corner in the living room or a special space in a child’s bedroom, creating a summer reading environment will inspire children to read and make reading immersion fun. more taste. This helps children experience reading as a fun summer activity – like going swimming or playing outside – instead of something they think they have to do as homework. In the process of reading, children can write down things they find interesting. Here are 5 tips parents should refer to when planning to create a summer reading space for their children. 1. Capture the spirit of summer This time of year is boundless fun, so reading should spark that relaxed and joyful spirit. Parents should create a reading space that suits the child’s carefree mood. It could be a hammock in the yard, a sofa in the corner or a swivel chair by the window. 2. Create a comfortable atmosphere When it comes to reading, comfort is key. Pay special attention to good lighting when creating a reading environment and make the space as cozy as possible. Wall art and family photos are also a highlight for the reading space to attract young readers, raising the spirit of summer reading. 3. Eliminate distractions Distraction is a dilemma during reading for both young and old. So try to make your child’s reading corner away from the TV and other entertainment devices. Avoid crowded, noisy areas. Children will find it much easier to focus on a book when they have a quiet space. 4. Reasonable arrangement of books Make sure your child’s favorite books are within easy reach. However, don’t be afraid to mix up reading materials. A wide variety of books and materials is available to meet children’s reading needs and interests. 5. Refresh books periodically During the summer, parents should refresh their reading space with new options that match their child’s interests. This way, children will continue to interact, eager to read and learn something new about topics they love. Parents can even make reading more special by designating a specific day of the week to introduce new reading material or host a family pizza party to celebrate a new book. release.

By acquiring Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, HarperCollins will be better able to compete in the publishing industry. Photo: Richard Drew / Associated Press. Robert Thomson – CEO of News Corp – said welcome: “We welcome the talented team of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to HarperCollins, especially at a time when so many people in many places are reading and listening to books. “. “We look forward to new and exciting opportunities as we chart a stronger future together,” said Brian Murray, President and CEO of HarperCollins. He thinks that merging two publishing companies, each with a long list of literary works, will be the focus of team cohesion. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt owns a list of more than 7,000 titles and has many important works in the lifestyle and children’s segments. Many famous books by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt help to generate high profits such as: Curious George, The Polar Express, Little Blue Truck and The Little Prince … HarperCollins will acquire the English rights to JRR Tolkien’s novels and films, including Hobbit guy and The Lord of the Rings . Illustration by JRR Tolkien in the upcoming edition of The Lord of the Rings. Photo: The Tolkien Estate/Harper Collins. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s audiobook business is also thriving, which is expected to boost HarperCollins’ audiobook sales. Before that, the sheet New York Times commented that by acquiring Houghton Mifflin, HarperCollins will be better able to compete as the publishing industry is being dominated by “big players”. In recent years, the book business has witnessed the consolidation of a number of large publishing units. In 2020, ViacomCBS agreed to sell Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House for more than $2 billion. The deal attracted the attention of antitrust regulators and raised concerns among booksellers, authors and agents. The deal of these two book giants is not yet completed. HarperCollins is the second largest publisher of consumer books in the world. In the first quarter of the year, HarperCollins saw revenue growth of 19% year over year. Headquartered in New York, HarperCollins has publishing operations in 17 countries. This unit has more than 120 publishing brands around the world. Each year, this unit publishes about 10,000 books, print and digital catalogs more than 200,000 works.

Perhaps many people have left high school with the impression that History is boring and boring. Events associated with numbers, dry, impersonal narratives that are unknown to anyone, stories that happened far and wide with relative timelines like “a few tens of thousands of years.” ”, “20-30 thousand years ago”… However, that feeling will disappear when the reader Sapiens – A brief history of mankind with pictures – episode 1: The beginning of mankind. The work was born from the cooperation of three authors Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, Daniel Casanave. A special edition Before Sapiens – A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari, a Jewish-American historian has been well received by many readers, including Vietnamese readers. This book, though thick and heavy both literally and figuratively, has been hotly discussed by a wide audience. Reading him, one will go from one surprise to another and after reading it, there will be questions and reflections left in the mind. He has been very successful in making the reader, be it the average reader or the researcher, one more time pondering the true meaning of history. This time, the content that appeared in that book has been restructured, recreated in a special edition – the “picture” version. Book Sapiens – A Brief History of Humankind with Pictures, Volume 1. Photo: Omega Plus. Overseas, it is very common for a classic, famous, best-selling or influential work to appear in multiple versions for different audiences. However, even if it is the same basic expression of the same content, each version has its own uniqueness and appeal. Those who have read Sapiens-human history Before that, it would have been thrilling to flip open the book to see what the picture version was all about. The book opens with the foreword by Yuval Noah Harari: “Dedicated to extinction, loss, and oblivion. Everything fits and falls apart.” Reading this preface makes me feel like the author is more like a certain Eastern sage than a Western historian who likes to dissect and analyze. The book leads the reader to follow the history of the universe – earth and humanity along the time axis with a unique way of divergence: From the history of physics, to the history of chemistry, biology and finally The same is cultural history with 4 titles and 4 chapters: Rebels in the Prairie, Fictional Masters, Sex, Lies and Caves, Intercontinental Murderers. A special narrative As a picture version, of course the book’s great appeal comes from its visual and vividness. However, not only that, the appeal and uniqueness of the work lies in many other things. Firstly, the text in the book is written very succinctly, easy to understand, and highly generalizable. Reading a sentence, the reader can imagine an era of hundreds of thousands of years, even billions of years. For example, it is easy to find in books statements or interpretations like this: “About 14 billion years ago, matter, energy, time, and space were formed in the event we call it. is the big bang – the Big Bang. The story of these fundamental properties of the universe is called physics”; “The story of atoms and molecules and their interactions is called chemistry”; “The Story of Creatures Called Biology”; “The process of human cultural development is called history”… A lot of the tangled messes of our perception have been compressed, rearranged in a concise and logical order. The work of Yuval Noah Harari was well received and debated by many readers. Photo: Omega Plus. Second, the history that appears here is not a cold and frozen “impersonal” history. In this picture book, there will be many people telling about history such as historian Yuval Noah Harari, professor – biologist Saraswati, professor Dunbar – expert on human communication, even detective. López. This narrative technique called “multi-tonal narrative” has recently been applied in many countries to primary school history textbooks to increase the book’s appeal. This narrative, academically shows that to understand history one needs a lot of experts in many different fields, but at the same time creates the appeal of the story being told as history is seen. from many sides. Third, the history told in this pictorial version is a “continuous dialogue between historian and history, between present past and future” as EH Car put it. It is the dialogue between historian Yuval Harari and Zoe – a curious teenager curious; the dialogue of professors like Yuval Harari with archaeological evidence such as tools, fossils, relics left in the ground, between professors and the public in seminars, between present – past – future such as the trial of the Sapiens genocide of large mammals and the current threat of destroying the ecosystem of humans… The narrative style always changes the point of view from the present to the past, then from the past to reflect and relate to the present and future. Those are the journeys through time of modern people to many different times, on many different lands, making readers not feel tired. Harari has appeared in the book as a narrator who speaks directly to the reader. Finally, the humor. Humor makes the historical narrative charming and engaging. For example, when describing 6 human species that once existed on earth, with characteristics summarized on each portrait card, the authors described Homo Sapiens like this: “HOMO SAPIENS ANNUAL: THE FINALLY PEOPLE The human family 50,000 years ago. Location: anywhere, even on the moon Existence: 300,000 years ago to present. Probably going extinct before 2100. Characteristic: They think themselves wise above all else. Strengths: Good at crafting tools, from toothbrushes to intercontinental rockets. Weaknesses: Big ego. Or believe in nonsense.” Along with humor is the explanation, simile full of images. All of the above factors are mixed, reduced, and skillfully combined in the entire work, making it attractive to both adult readers and children over 13 years old.

A bookstore with a cute name “Fox” (Fox), owned by an elderly woman, was opened nearly ten years ago. The bookstore owner is also a local, born in Kha Kha Thac Hai (Keketuohai) in the Altay Mountains, with a special interest in painting and books: “It’s been eight years since the bookstore opened. The scenery here is ideal for us humans to enjoy, and Kanas is like the kingdom of all animals. I think it’s great to name my bookstore Fox. Tourists come here no matter how they pronounce my bookstore name, as long as they remember it. At first this bookstore was also quite modest, now it is full of books. All the materials to decorate the bookstore are purely local products. For example, this is a basket people here are used to knead dough, but I like to use it to store paint.” Many people are curious to wonder if this small bookstore located in a desolate place like this will work effectively, or who will come here to buy books when online retail platforms like Taobao and Dangdang are being sold. more and more blooming, with special promotions, shocking book discounts. But according to the owner, she opened this small bookstore for a very simple purpose, which is to “beautify” this fascinating land. Another reason is to help connect with more travelers: “I used to help kids write their first handwritten letters here, or at this same bookstore many newlyweds write their first love letters. It brings many good memories of Kanas to tourists.” Kanas in Mongolian means beautiful, rich and mysterious. This reserve is famous for its beautiful natural ecological system made up of rivers, lakes, forests and grasslands. Notable is Lake Kanas, derived from the glacier of the same name on Mount Atlay.

The book “Forever Life and Life 2” by Professor John Vu – Nguyen Phong. The book was published in the midst of the storm of the 4th pandemic that is spreading to Vietnam’s provinces and cities and many strange events and natural disasters are happening around the world almost simultaneously. Is it a coincidence or the fateful karma of the universe to pay off because of what humans have done? The world is entering a period of many challenges and witnessing catastrophic and traumatic events that have never occurred in human history. The Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, natural disasters, storms and floods, forest fires, potential regional war risks cover people in anxiety and insecurity not understanding what is happening and will happen. With compassion, love and profound enlightenment, Professor John Vu – Nguyen Phong wrote this work to help readers better understand the law of energy, the close relationship between cause and effect, spreading the seeds of awakening and healing, and providing alarming analysis of humanity’s future in a very special planetary cycle. Following Thomas’s strange lives in the mighty civilizations of Atlantis and Egypt in volume 1, “Forever Lives 2” is Thomas’ next unprecedented journey on a train through time – no The period stretches from contemporary America, back to the Mesopotamian desert of Assyria to ancient Greece, Persia, and India through the conquests of Alexander the Great. The memory of the heroic warrior Achilles in the legendary siege of Troy, the sudden awakening of the undefeated great emperor when conquering the mysterious country or the mysteries of the tomb of tyrant Qin Shi Huang… The magnificent picture of the human condition has to rotate constantly in the Causal storm of ambition, war, hatred and love throughout the history of the world. Not only are Thomas’ profound lessons on Cause and Effect, “Forever Life 2” also lifts the veil of mystery and explores the endless journey of souls through the realms, the transit station in countless lifetimes. living… All are summed up, logically strung together with a harmonious perspective between spirituality, science, philosophy and the history of civilizations from East to West, from ancient to modern. Through wise conversations, the work also offers a way to transform karma, at the same time, warn of great dangers and changes in the future of humanity as well as sending healing messages. This will be the beginning of a new era with a revolution in mind transformation and also the wisest way to awaken, save each person, save life on the earth, which is on the verge of difficult crises and dangers. measure. The sages have pointed out that the process of awakening begins with each person. And it will not be a hopeless journey if we are both truly aware of the meaning of life and our mission. Whether our future will become better or not is due to the energy from our own thoughts and actions today. One of the profound messages from the book is expressed through the advice of businessman Thomas, encouraging people to discover new life values ​​as well as new knowledge: “In every person’s life, sometimes just need If we dare to ask questions and dare to seek answers, we will enter a journey that completely changes our perception and meaning of life. Because life is a never-ending, endless journey of experience and learning. Every hour that passes, the world produces millions of new things. Those who stop learning and discovering will come to ignorance, conservatism, outdated prejudices.” And he also warned that: “But people everywhere in the world are still very subjective. People live and run by inertia rather than contemplation and awakening. It’s not that they don’t have the time, it’s that they don’t have the grace and courage to wake up. Maybe it’s time for humans to learn their lesson! No other way. We all know that it’s easier to wake up a bankrupt, unemployed, poor person than waking up someone who is arrogant with many layers of thick outer shells – money, fame, position, title, degree, … – while their inner values ​​such as compassion, love and spiritual understanding are mostly empty or too poor.” Author Nguyen Phong shared in the book that everything, big or small, will contribute directly to the present or future life, even to the next life. It is the karma of the previous life that adds our karma to our actions in this life to form a huge complex karmic wheel that does not omit anyone, any country, and does not omit anything. any behavior or thought. When writing “Long live life”, author Nguyen Phong wishes to convey awakening messages and responsible warnings with a compassionate and loving heart for everyone to realize, transformation – like butterflies fluttering intensely to many people Because the end of those pervasive vibrations will create a transformation of consciousness to create a better future for each person and for humanity. Author: Prof. John Vu – Nguyen Phong. Compared to part 1, the richness and breadth of knowledge of “Forever Life 2″ is expanded in many fields to further clarify the universal law of cause and effect, the primordial energy that creates life. existence of all things in the universe, of which man is the most vivid reflection. Author Nguyen Phong asserts: “Human can be likened to a machine operating energy with thoughts, words, and actions. When we think, say, or do anything, we all release a stream of energy into space, it collides with other energies, disrupting the existing balance. So the universe must react in reverse to restore balance. In other words, our thoughts, words, or actions are all energies, or causes, that cause imbalance, so we will encounter the opposite reaction, which is also the result.” Mr. Nguyen Van Phuoc – Founder of First News – Tri Viet, the copyright holder, publisher and also the person directly with the editorial team of “Forever Life 2” for 68 days and nights shared: “I have met him. There were many strange and inexplicable things that had never happened in my previous experience, so Lifelong 2 made me rethink everything, step by step reassemble the connections logically. I believe that the life we ​​have is like a miracle of creation, human beings do not exist alone but there is a great machine of the universe observing and recording every thought, word and action. Even though everything happened a long time ago, although no one knows, it is fully understood by that realm. Similar to this world, there are no secrets, everything is witnessed by heaven and earth. I am sure that “Forever Life” by Professor John Vu – Nguyen Phong, the work of the times, will accompany readers to fully understand and fully explore the world around them, understand the causal energy to truly towards a better life – for the future – and beyond”.

The Book of Eternal Life 2 In May 2020, Professor John Vu – Nguyen Phong’s book Eternal Life, published in the midst of the pandemic, created a rare reading culture phenomenon in Vietnam. With the release of more than 200,000 copies in 6 months, not to mention the circulation of E-book, Audio Book via Voiz-FM, the work has become a hot topic of debate on social networks, newspapers and forums in the world. and abroad for the past year. Continuing the strange lives of the character Thomas in the mighty Atlantis and Egypt civilization in part 1, Eternal life 2 is Thomas’ next unprecedented journey on a train through time – space stretching from contemporary America, back to the Mesopotamian desert of Assyria to ancient Greece, Persia, and India through the conquests of Alexander the Great. The memory of the heroic warrior Achilles in the legendary siege of Troy, the sudden awakening of the undefeated great emperor when conquering the mysterious country or the mysteries of the tomb of tyrant Qin Shi Huang… The magnificent picture of the human condition has to rotate constantly in the causal storm of ambition, war, hatred and love throughout the history of the world. Professor John Vu – Nguyen Phong Not only were Thomas’ profound lessons about cause and effect, Eternal life 2 also lift the veil of mystery and discover the endless journey of souls through the realms, the transit station in countless lives… All are summed up, strung together logically with a harmonious perspective. between spirituality, science, philosophy and the history of civilizations from East to West, from ancient to modern. Through wise conversations, works Eternal life 2 It also gives a way to transform karma, at the same time warns of dangers and great changes in the future of humanity as well as sends healing messages. This will be the beginning of a new era with a revolution in mind transformation and also the wisest way to awaken, save each person, save life on the earth, which is on the verge of difficult crises and dangers. measure. One of the profound messages from the book is expressed through the advice of the character Thomas, encouraging people to discover new values ​​in life as well as new knowledge. : “In every person’s life, sometimes as long as we dare to ask questions and dare to find answers, we will enter a journey that completely changes our perception and meaning of life. is a journey of experience and learning without stopping, without end. Every hour that passes, the world produces millions of new things. Those who stop learning and discovering will go to ignorance and conservation. old-fashioned prejudices”. Sub-page of the “World of Cosmic Cause and Effect” in the book Eternal Life 2 Author Nguyen Phong shared in the book that everything, big or small, will contribute directly to the present or future life, even to the next life. It is the karma of the previous life that adds our karma to our actions in this life to form a huge complex karmic wheel that does not omit anyone, any country, and does not omit anything. any behavior or thought. When writing Eternal life, Author Nguyen Phong wishes to convey awakening messages and responsible warnings with a compassionate and loving heart for everyone to realize and transform – like butterflies fluttering fiercely. spread to many people. Because the end of those pervasive vibrations will create a transformation of consciousness to create a better future for each person and for humanity. Eternal life 2 thickness of 568 pages of color printing with 40 pages of additional copies Cosmic Causality World specially designed. Audiobook version on Voiz FM through MC Dong Quan’s voice will be released 30 days later.

Social networking sites have only appeared in recent years: Facebook was founded in 2004, Youtube – 2005, Twitter – 2006 and Instagram – 2010. But its level of “manipulating” users is amazing. Before that parameter, Offline exposes digital technology overload and its consequences, and tells readers to free their minds and keep a safe distance from smartphones and social media. Social networks are “manipulating” people As of 2019, there are more than 5 billion people in the world with smartphones and 1.5 billion people with tablets. Soon, it is expected that about 75% of the total global population will be using this advanced device. Among the social networking sites today, Facebook holds the title of the most popular social media platform. In Vietnam, more than 70% of the population has a Facebook account. However, a surprising information is that, in the midst of a forest of “addicts” to Facebook, even its father – Mark Zuckerberg – does not spend much time surfing the product he created. Instead, he lives a happy life with activities of reading, traveling, playing sports… In the midst of people immersed in online, Mark Zuckerberg (creator of Facebook) still leisurely travels, plays sports and reads books. Photo: Bing Bong Bot. Every day we “tribute” online time to Mark, instead of spending it with our loved ones or other healthy jobs, and this online activity continuously turns us into subjects, responsible for answering the king of the world. I asked “What are you thinking?”. Book Offline spent half of its pages sparking revelations about brain hacks that Facebook, Apple, Tiktok, or Instagram used to entice users. The more glued to the screen, the more the founders of the technology applications will have more pocket money. Online how to not cause harm? It is undeniable that electronic devices also partly change individuals and the whole society in a good way when connecting human exchanges and interactions quickly. The impact is good or bad depending on how we spend our time and minds online on social networks. Soren Kenner (one of the two authors of the book) shared, in this high-tech world, he even has to text through Messenger to invite his children to dinner because he knows otherwise they will not come down. Offline books help free your mind from smartphones and social networks. Photo: TT Next, the two writers posed the question: Do you ever feel chills in a cafe when friendly jokes are replaced by sombre silence, when the whole cafe flickers with bright lights? light emitted from dozens of large and small electronic screens? Smartphones are slowly becoming the first thing you look at in the morning and the last thing you see before you go to bed. Social networks also create a virtual feeling for people, making us sometimes feel as if our pockets are vibrating. But this is just one of the many consequences of being online too much. This level of damage can be improved if you know how to control the frequency of “tribute” time to social networks and high-tech applications. With practical, straight-to-the-point writing, Imran Rashid and Soren Kenner offer a range of methods for freeing the mind from smartphones through setting the modifier of creation: Identify the sizing factor. activities, coping planning, psychological fundamentals, learning to focus… Offline Not only researching tricks to attract and manipulate users’ brains, but also drop in on readers how to protect themselves from digital pollution to use healthy electronic devices and more connected to the real world.

Going to the bookstore is still an indispensable habit of girls and nerds. Hanoi has many places to eat, have fun, play, relax, and entertain. Each person, depending on their needs and preferences, chooses different places to rest for themselves. People who like movies, art go to theaters, movie theaters … People who like peace of mind, of course, the most ideal destination is bookstores. And young people still go to bookstores a lot, of course, not just to “check in”. If the first book in the world appeared from the 25th century BC, the first bookstore in the world would take a long time to be born, nearly 300 years ago. Unlike a library, a bookstore is not only a place to store the treasure of human knowledge, an event venue for clubs, book lovers, but also a place for trading and exchanging books. notebooks, cultural products, even stationery and coffee. The era of digital technology took the throne, e-commerce developed like a storm, books and newspapers faced many difficulties. Around the world, many newspapers have been wiped out. Just worry that one day, paper books will also perish, replaced by electronic books. The bookstores will also gradually disappear, disappear or be transformed into a commercial complex of many things. But fortunately, that has not happened, but on the contrary, bookstores are opening more and more everywhere to meet the needs of accessing knowledge from traditional paper books and meeting and exchanging with readers. Going to the bookstore is still an indispensable habit of girls and nerds. Just opening the door of the bookstore, a unique scent of the paper of new books rushes into the nose, making perception as if it is activated, awakening, ready to receive the huge knowledge base lying. quiet on the other bookshelves. The feeling of being lost in the towering shelves, seeing them with your own eyes, touching each book is as interesting as being lost in a maze, rather than sitting in one place to buy books online. A bit overwhelmed, a little dizzy, a little confused when the covers are beautiful, all titles are good, raised and put down, inhaled for a while but still didn’t know which book to choose. Bookstores are also responsive to the trends and demands of the young customer segment. Except here and there still exist sidewalk bookstores mixed with new and old books, most of them are fake books, and most of the bookstores are designed, furnished and arranged according to the many different styles. Ancient bookstores with simple layout have been upgraded or replaced with large-scale, large-area bookstores, displaying thousands of books of all genres. There is a bookstore with vintage, classic, rustic style that teenagers like to come here to drink coffee and take pictures of romantic “check in”. There is a large book company that invests in opening a coffee book chain from the South to the North, using bookshelves and bookshelves made of natural wood with varnish, luxurious, majestic, and harmoniously combined with beautiful green bonsai pots like libraries and bookstores in Europe. Whether classic, rustic, simple or modern, luxurious, bookstores are warm and eye-catching, attracting customers, contributing to stimulating the book market demand and improving reading culture for Vietnamese. The bookstore not only sells books but also stationery, funny souvenirs, cute and lovely handmade cards, very convenient for customers to shop. There is a bookstore that hangs a board on the wall for customers to write to send someone a few lines of nostalgic feelings, anger and indifference, good feelings about the bookstore or a few sincere suggestions. Or you can also write for yourself words that you cannot share with anyone to ease your heartache. For a long time, I have the opportunity to return to visit the bookstore, standing in front of a “note” board with all kinds of colors, as if seeing the inner world of many strangers who are also rich, many levels and colors. how damn good. And suddenly smiling, I see why I have had times so weak, so sentimental, I love someone so much … Most of the people who go to bookstores are students. This is the age group with the greatest demand for reading to serve the needs of filling and expanding knowledge about life and the world around them, in addition to knowledge learned in school. The kids who love the most are science fiction comics, sports, humor, fairy tales, stories about famous celebrities, books that answer thousands of questions about why … , students love to read books that inspire beautiful lives, skill books, career guidance, travel tours, detective stories and psychological and emotional stories, which are somewhat lyrical … The brains of those who belong This age group also has the best ability to absorb knowledge because they do not have too much trouble with family, livelihood, and money. There are a number of working people who also buy books, read books with high content of knowledge, specialized knowledge to improve their expertise, profession, work or research. Many elderly and retired doctors still actively read books to help the brain to ceaselessly move, combat aging and memory decline in the elderly. In the bookstore, we can easily see the image of many parents taking their children to buy books and school supplies. Children love to read but do not have good and appropriate book-selection skills, so they need parents, adults to guide, orientate or choose to help. Books are always a gift with a meaningful spiritual value and going to the bookstore becomes a reward for good kids on weekends. Regularly allowing children to go to the bookstore also contributes to nurture their love of books and encourages them to read because not all children like to read. Friends who love the atmosphere at book cafes often date, meet here to share with each other about work, life and a passion for books. There is a large bookstore that has dedicated an entire room for those who need absolute tranquility to read, work and study. There have been close friendships, beautiful love stories like dreams blossomed, blossoming and fruitful from beautiful bookstores like poetry. I am also one of the book lovers and a regular visitor to many bookstores. When it comes to choosing cafes for dating and meeting friends, my first and number one choice is book cafes. Many of my friends are also book lovers or work in books and magazines. I often go to enjoy book coffee by myself, especially when I need to focus on composing, writing, or simply resting, relaxing. Leaving behind all the noise of daily life, temporarily setting aside all worries, living a beat slow, we enter the bookstore like stepping into a different world, a quiet, deep world. identity, mastery of words, filled with the light of human knowledge. It feels like we are sitting in the middle of the floor, the class of sages, famous authors all over the world to listen to them tell their own special stories, take us immersed, adventurous to all. domain in the vast universe. That feeling of fluttering, in that space filled with the smell of new paper, resonating with the faint and delicate coffee scent of my nose pushed up the flow of emotions, helping me to work more effectively … How beautiful and civilized the city is when there are more bookstores. To sow, awaken, nurture intellectual dreams from within the seed …

Works by GS. John Vu – Nguyen Phong wrote in 2017 and completed in early 2020, recording stories and experiences about strange past lives from many past lives of his longtime confidant, Mr. Thomas – a talented businessman. key in New York. These unrevealed stories will help people around the world to contemplate and explore the laws of the Law of Cause and Effect and Reincarnation of the universe in the midst of many crises in the world. daily … With the message throughout “Cause and Effect, don’t wait to see it to believe.” Cause and Effect is the signpost to bring people back to honesty, Lifetime of human life send a positive message: We ourselves will be the one to decide which seed should sprout and bear fruit. It is our thoughts and actions – not anyone else’s – that make up our destiny. Even the future of the world will sub collection Depending on the positive change of each person. “Lifetime of life” practice 2 568 color-printed pages with 40 sub-pages of the specially designed ‘Universal Cause and Effect’, the voice book version on Voiz FM via MC Dong Quan’s voice will be released 30 days later. Following the strange lives of Thomas in the mighty civilization of Atlantis and Egypt in the previous episode, Lifetime of life 2 is Thomas’s next unprecedented journey on a train through time – space stretches from contemporary America, back to the Mesopotamian desert of Assyria to Greece, Persia, and ancient India. the conquests of Alexander the Great. The memory of the heroic warrior Achilles in the legendary Trojan success, the sudden awakening of the undefeated emperor when conquering the mysterious country or the mysteries of the tomb of tyrant Qin Shihuang … painted The great picture of human condition has always been revolving ceaselessly in storms. Causes of ambition, war, hatred and love throughout the history of the world. Not only are Thomas’s profound lessons on cause and effect, Lifetime of life 2 also uncover the mysterious veil and uncover the endless journey of souls through the realms, the transit station for many lifetimes … All are logically summarized and strung together with a harmonious perspective. between spirituality, science, philosophy and history of civilizations from East to West, from ancient to modern. Through wise conversations, works Lifetime of human life Volume 2 also gives a way to transform karma, at the same time warns about the dangers and major upheavals of humanity as well as sends healing messages. This will be the beginning of a new era with the revolution of mind transformation and also the most wise way to awaken, save each person, save the life of the earth on the edge of difficult crises and dangers. measure. The sages have shown that the awakening process begins with each person. And it will not be a hopeless journey if we are truly conscious of our meaning of life and our mission. Whether our future becomes better or not is due to the energy of our own thoughts and actions today. One of the book’s profound messages is expressed through the advice of businessman Thomas, encouraging people to discover new life values ​​as well as new knowledge. : “In every human life, sometimes as long as we dare to ask questions and dare to find answers, we will embark on a journey to completely change the perception and meaning of life. Because life is an endless journey of experience and learning. Every hour that passes, the world produces millions of new things. Those who stop learning and discovering will lead to ignorance, conservativeism and outdated prejudices ”. And he warns: “But people all over the world are still very subjective. One lives and runs after inertia rather than contemplating and awakening. It’s not that they don’t have the time, but that they don’t have the conditions and the courage to wake up. Maybe it’s time people need to learn their lessons! No other way. We all know that it is easier to awaken a person who is bankrupt, unemployed, or poor than it is to awaken the arrogant with many layers of outer shell – money, fame, status, title, diploma, … – while their inner values ​​such as compassion, love and spiritual understanding are mostly empty or too poor ” . Author Nguyen Phong shared in the book that everything, big or small, will contribute directly to the present life or in the future, even to the next life. Those are the karmic karma of the previous life plus our actions in this life to form a huge complex karmic wheel that does not leave out anyone, any country and does not miss out. any behavior or thought. When devoted to writing Lifetime of human life , the author Nguyen Phong wishes to convey awakening messages and responsible warnings with a compassionate, loving heart for everyone to be aware and transform – like butterflies fluttering. paralysis spreads to many people. For the ends of those diffuse vibrations will create a transformation of consciousness for a better future for each person and for humanity. Compared with part 1, the richness and amplitude of knowledge Lifetime of life 2 is extended in many fields to further clarify the law of the cosmic Cause and Effect – the original energy that makes up the existence of all things cosmic that man is the most vivid reflection. Author Nguyen Phong affirms: “Man can be likened to a machine that operates energy by thought, word, and action. When we think, say, or do anything we release a blast of energy into space, it touches other energies, disrupts the existing balance. Therefore the universe must react in reverse to restore balance. In other words, our thoughts, words, or actions are also energies, or causes, that cause imbalance, so we will encounter the opposite reaction, which is also the effect. Mr. Nguyen Van Phuoc, founder of First News – Tri Viet, copyright holder, publisher and direct editor Lifetime of human life 2 throughout 68 days and nights shared: “I have encountered many strange and inexplicable things that have never been in my previous experience. Lifetime of life 2 made me reflect on things, step by step logically reassembled my relationships. I believe that the life we ​​have as a miracle of creation, man does not exist alone but has a great machine of the universe observing, recording every thought, word and action. of us, although everything happened a long time ago, although no one knows, but is fully understood by that realm. Like in this world there is no secret, all witnesses of heaven and earth. I am sure that Lifetime of human life by GS. Nguyen Phong, the work of the era will accompany readers to fully understand and explore the world around them, to understand about Cause and Effect energy to really lead a better life – for the future – and forever. after that”.

Renowned French comic artist David Vandermeulen and Belgian screenwriter Daniel Casanave were the first to come up with the idea for the series, so they teamed up with Harari to create a series of graphic comics. . Author Yuval Noah Harari said: “Their creative talent allowed the three of us to tell human history from a whole new perspective – without them I wouldn’t have been able to. Their humor and intelligence have made the book a truly enjoyable experience ”. The trend of graphicizing books is favored by many readers In the series, Harari plays a narrator, along with her niece named Zoe. He tells stories, guides, and explains Zoe’s questions through the intricate pages of evolution and his theories about how an ape living on a secluded steppe has grown to be a species. dominate the globe. At the same time, he brought Zoe to meet real characters such as scientist professor Saraswati – biologist, professor Robin Dunbar – anthropologist, expert on human communication to bogus characters. Dr. fiction, Detective Lopez … to explain more thoroughly the evolution and development of our species. “Sapiens – human history” (text version) has more than 10 million readers and has been translated into 50 different languages. And Sapiens comic version has now been translated and released in more than 35 countries around the world. Harari also argues that it is imperative to pass the book’s message to more readers because we are living in a global era, you need to understand the big picture of history in order to really understand. my life. Also according to the author, most of the educational apparatus only teaches the history of the country, its own religion and culture. “I spent 12 years in school in Israel and never heard anything about Chinese history or what happened before Judaism. I never took a class that teaches about the agricultural revolution. So everyone needs to see the big picture and Sapiens can provide it in an interesting and accessible way ”- says author Harari. Volume one of the series focuses on the formation of the human race that dominates the Earth today, including 4 parts. Part 1 – The rebels on the grassland: the human race was originally just an ordinary animal like any other, and there have been many different human species in the evolutionary process. Part 2 – Fictional Masters: 70,000 years ago, Sapiens had a Cognitive Revolution. Humankind has left artificial works and achievements thanks to the cooperation on a large scale, through language communication and information exchange. Part 3 – Sex, lying and cave painting: tells about people’s life after the Cognitive Revolution and before the agricultural revolution. Sapiens groups are very different in social structure, family, and religious beliefs. Part 4 – Intercontinental killers: in the process of spreading across the globe, humans have caused many ecological disasters, making many native animals extinct. The author has raised a fictitious trial of the Sapiens species for this crime, and all humans share the common responsibility.

In particular, this year, guests also travel early, go the whole week before the holiday (April 23-27), or after that (from May 2-3) … so the service is continuously full. for a dozen days. Sapa attracts tourists during the holiday season this year. According to Viettravel, in April, the business recorded 35,000 tourists booking tours, of which most flocked on the holidays April 30 – May 1. Currently, most of the tours on this occasion are full. With the tours still available, Viettravel continues to accept tourists, depending on the travel routes. However, without saying anything, businesses can quickly close the book if the number of tourists booking tours continues to increase rapidly as before. The representative of this unit also stated that, after COVID-19, the tourism trend of tourists has changed significantly, from traveling in groups, available schedules to free travel, with fewer people. Groups from 2 to less than 10 people. Despite the high demand, but this year’s holiday tour price does not increase compared to every year. In addition to shifting the trend of freelance travel with small groups, customers will also benefit more from combo packages from service providers. Information with VTC News, Mr. Le Hong Thai – Deputy Director of Hanoitourist Travel Company – also said that the tour was closed for tourists on holidays from about a week ago. The hottest tours on April 30 – May 1 this year are Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Da Nang, Ha Long Sapa. Many of these tours even refused to receive guests earlier due to full service. “ The number of tourists booking tour during the holiday season 30/4 – 1/5 is much higher than last year. The reason is easy to understand is that the COVID-19 epidemic has been well controlled, people want to take advantage of traveling right in this period of time with the fear of outbreaks again. There are still many customers wishing to call to book tours. Hanoitourist continues to serve and can increase more road tours to Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Sapa … As for the flight tours, to Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Con Dao, Phu Quoc, it is currently closed. and no more “, Mr. Thai said. A similar situation happened at another travel agency. Representative of Viet Tourism Company said that this unit has now stopped accepting tourists on flight tours to destinations such as Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Nha Trang … The reason is that the number of tourists booking these tours is full. Moreover, the ticket price is also very high. “ Book flights at the present time, flight prices range from 6-8 million VND, equal to the tour price to Phu Quoc if booked early “, the man said. Phu Quoc is one of the most attractive destinations for this holiday season but it is currently difficult to book a tour there. According to information from the Phu Quoc Tourism Association, hotels in tourist areas in Phu Quoc are almost overloaded, customers who want to book for a holiday from April 30 to May 1 must book a month earlier. Hotels and motels in Phu Quoc have opened 100% and are operating at full capacity except for a very small proportion of properties that are difficult to close for repair. Ms. Hoang Phuong Thao – Marketing Sales Manager at Salinda Resort Phu Quoc said that guests who booked a room at this resort since two weeks ago and currently cannot receive more guests. This unit has also been operating at 100% capacity to serve tourists during this holiday.

In Hoan Kiem district, there is a book street that attracts a large number of people, which is the book street 19-12. This street was formerly known as Am Phu market (market 19-12). At one point, this was also a car park for offices and offices. About 200m long, 19-12 book street has one end connecting Hai Ba Trung street, the other end connecting to Ly Thuong Kiet street and next to the City People’s Court. Hanoi. Officially opened from May 2017, the 19-12 book street is not only a place to sell books but also a cultural space, where events such as introducing new works, meeting and talking with authors. Book street symbols 19-12 at two ends of the street. 19-12 book street is designed quite nicely to create an extremely spacious and airy space. This small street is also the home of 16 famous bookstores such as Kim Dong, Dinh Ty, Nha Nam, Thai Ha Books, Phuong Nam … This is also the convergence of many good books and books. of famous domestic and international publishers. The first sign for us to recognize the book street space is the presence of two book street symbols at the ends of two streets. Walking on the clean gray stone paved road, readers can admire the neatly arranged books on wooden shelves. The convergence place of many famous publishers. According to Ms. Nguyen Hong Van (in Hai Ba Trung district), the books here are divided into many categories such as children’s story books, foreign language books, foreign novels, Vietnamese literature … so readers will not have to. it takes time to search: “My daughter and I have to go 3-4 times a week because the house is close by. I love reading and also want to inspire my daughter ”. Many new books are interested by readers. In the middle of the street is a small square. This is the place that often organizes exchange activities, seminars and introduction of books of domestic and foreign authors. For the convenience of sightseeing, the book street has equipped 2 public electronic information search stations and e-books to help readers and visitors learn thoroughly about the history, culture and tourism of Hanoi. “I find the reading space here is very relaxed, civilized and modern. In addition to reading books, I also have fun and drink coffee with my friends ”- Ms. Nguyen Linh, from Cau Giay district shared. Many young people come here to buy books. To avoid the inconveniences of the narrow space inside the booths, each publisher arranged small chairs for readers to read and also to visitors to sit and rest. Therefore, here will not have to compete, crowded seats to rest or fear anyone complaining about sitting for long because it is completely free. According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, the first impression that anyone can easily see is the uniqueness of the decoration of the bookstores, the wooden chairs dotted with the green color of the trees. brilliant flowers. On the weekends, many readers have come to the book street. When we come to the book street, we will enjoy a quiet space and immerse ourselves in the world of good books, famous, is the specialty that makes this unique street. Not only a destination for genuine “bookworm” people, Book Street 19-12 is also a famous tourist destination that many tourists visit from all over the world.

Red roses, books and lovers are the three indispensable factors in the streets of April. Not just a religious festival, this is considered the most romantic time of the year. In particular, for the people of Catalonia, it is more valuable and meaningful than Valentine’s Day. Spaniards often refer to April 23 as Rose Day, Book Festival, or a version of Valentine’s Day; is an opportunity for book lovers to gather, buy and buy books and celebrate the best holiday of the year: the Feast of Saint Jordi. On April 23, lovers will give books and red roses to their other half. Photo: Getty. Legend of red rose and Saint Jordi The origin of this religious festival is a mixture of traditional customs of many periods. According to legend, in the old days in Catalunã appeared a dragon monster specializing in cannibalism. To alleviate its hunger, every day people had to pay tribute to him a virgin. One day, the death number called the name of the beautiful princess. Thinking death was imminent, suddenly a knight named Jorge (later named Saint Jordi) appeared with sparkling armor, riding a white horse, defeating the monster, promptly rescuing the attack. God. After his death, from the blood spilling out from the monster appeared bright red rose bushes, strangely beautiful. Jorge quickly picked up a flower and gave it to the princess. The legend of Saint Jordi became the design inspiration for Batlló house by architect Antoni Gaudí. The house is located in Barcelona, ​​attracting many visitors during April. Photo: Casabatllo. Since then, the villagers are at peace, Jorge is considered the patron saint of Catalonia. This day is annually taken as Valentine’s Day in Catalonia for the same reason. Guys who are “in love” will give a rose to the girl they love. For them, a rose branch represents eternal and unique love. And the women will give a book to the man they love in return of their sincerity. That custom becomes a new and unique feature. With the flow of time, it gradually expanded to include not only lovers, but also family members, friends or colleagues. This anecdote has been passed down in some European countries such as England, Greece, and Portugal. There, the campaign for each customer to buy a book will be rewarded with a rose, which is also very enthusiastic. Random overlaps Since 1929, the city of Barcelona has held its annual global exhibition on October 7. Bookmakers took this opportunity to promote and sell books. But after many years, they decided to choose April 23 (this time in Spain is spring) as a reading festival on the street. The idea also stems from a very beautiful traditional custom in Catalonia: On April 23 every year (is the feast of St. Jordi), there are many book fairs and street festivals held, attracting crowds. Island people to visit. In addition to the cool climate, a Valencia native living in Barcelona found a coincidence between the death of St. Jordi and the two world great writers Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare. These two great pens are said to have died on April 23, 1616. In fact, the “father” of the work Don Quijote fights the windmill died 10 days earlier than Shakespeare, but since Spain at that time used the Gregarian calendar, while in England it was Julian, there was a coincidence. April 23 is also the birthday or death anniversary of other famous authors such as Maurice Druon, K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo. With that special coincidence, in 1995, UNESCO selected April 23 every year as World Book Day and Copyright, to honor books and those who have made great contributions to the cultural development of the people. species. April 23 becomes more special in Catalonia and Barcelona As an important holiday with interesting stories in Catalonia and Barcelona, ​​the bookstores and flower shops here are open all day. The attraction of the event made the streets full of passersby. Red rose, the book of the same flag Senyera is covered in the color of love. The towns of Barcelona and Catalonia are full of people buying books and flowers. Photo: Vietcasa. In the midst of that bustling scene, it is not difficult to see writers and poets signing books directly to customers, readers love you. If on normal days, people here are afraid to go down the crowded streets, in this festival they cannot ignore the tradition of walking the streets and looking to buy books. Barcelona and Catalonia quickly became a huge library with street corners selling a wide variety of books and red roses. The crowded line of people, interspersed between bookstores and flower stalls is the most popular on Ramblas, Gracia, Sant Joan, Rambla de Catalunã or Sant Jaume squares. April 23 is really an opportunity to take a walk in the bustling atmosphere and filled with the scent of roses. In addition to giving flowers, lovers give books as a way to remember the traditions deeply ingrained in the culture of gaur people.

Up to now, Chung Shu Cac has been present in many big cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hangzhou and most recently in Chengdu. The interesting thing is that the bookstores in Chung Thu Cac system are unique in each place, designed based on the cultural characteristics of each region. Chung Thu Cac Bookstore in Chengdu was inspired by the dams in the Do Giang Yen area If Chung Shu Cac in Chongqing is inspired by mountains, Chung Shu Cac in Hangzhou is inspired by forests, Chung Shu Cac in Beijing has moon gates, giving the feeling that Entering a lofty garden … But at Chung Thu Cac located in Do Giang Yen, Chengdu – where there is an ancient irrigation system, the main area of ​​the bookstore is shaped based on the structure of the dams, is reproduced in an artistic way. The common point of bookstores in Chung Thu Cac system is that the ceilings are mirror-clad, thanks to the reflection, the bookstore space is expanded, creating an infinite feeling. In addition, bookstores use the deep and subtle colors of the libraries in ancient Europe. The system of stairs winding around the columns of books really impresses visitors At Chung Thu Cac in Chengdu, the design company X + Living has set up columns of books that are high to the ceiling, and a system of stairs curled around the columns to help readers easily access the desired works. However, not all the books on the columns are real books. There were only pictures of books on the top shelves of the column. According to the X + Living design side, this is a difficult area for readers to access, leaving real books will make it difficult for bookstores to manage and care for books at the top. However, Chung Shu Cac in Chengdu still owns a huge “treasure” with more than 80,000 books on an area of ​​973m2, creating a large maze that makes first-time visitors easily overwhelmed. The columns of books in the Chengdu Chung Shu were high and hit the ceiling With a two-storey design, in addition to the bookstores stacked up to the ceiling, the first floor of the bookstore also has a coffee shop and a children’s play area, where there are bookshelves made of bamboo. On the second floor, the bookstore has many seats, suitable for readers to rest and read, work, talk and exchange. Thuy Duong – Photo: Feng Shao According to X + Living

Digital library Until now, when referring to the library, people often think of the rooms filled with books and paper documents. But the digital transformation trend is gradually changing the way traditional libraries operate, opening a new era in which paper books no longer have a unique position. That method is electronic library, also known as digital library. Digital library is one of the solutions to promote reading culture In the past, documents and paper books in the library often did not have a long lifespan due to complicated preservation process and many difficulties. Each book has been used many times, as well as the negative impacts from the environment such as mold, insects, … On the other hand, some school units still have difficulty, so traditional libraries are only capable There are enough books for a certain number of students. The emergence of the digital library form is gradually solving the problems of traditional libraries. Specifically, the seminar on reading culture in the digital transformation period taking place on April 19 in Ho Chi Minh City mentioned the advantages of e-libraries in stimulating the reading habits of subjects. students and students of all levels. “Thanks to the electronic library, reading can now take place anywhere,” said Mr. Ibadulla Yoldas – vice principal of Horizon International School. It is not necessary to go to school to read books, students can read books at home ”. According to Mr. Yoldas: “Digital library is the solution, an idea for schools to apply in teaching and learning”. Audiobooks The digital transformation process in Vietnam is forming a new habit for modern readers – the habit of “listening to books”. This is said to be the result of real needs of modern young people who do not have much time but still want to cultivate their knowledge. In fact, many hours a day are wasted. It could be traffic jam, waiting for the plane, or even while doing housework … Instead of accepting lost time and feeling bored, many people have used audiobooks as a “countermeasure” solution. dealing with busy life. The seminar “Reading culture in digital transformation” took place at the opening ceremony of Vietnam Book Day 2021 mentioned the trend of “listening to books”. Currently, many Vietnamese audiobooks are constantly improving product quality to bring the best experience to readers. One of them is the application of artificial intelligence to create a reading voice suitable for each type of book. Also during the seminar on Reading Culture, Mr. Le Hoang Thach, Co-Founder of Voiz FM, shared: “In a recent test of the company with 800 customers. Up to 70% of them could not distinguish the artificial voice from books and real human voices ”. According to ICT Vietnam, our country is similar to the international audiobook market in general and the US market in particular in terms of the structure of listeners. Specifically, they are young, employed and educated clients. These subjects tend to spend a large amount of time using the Internet, using mobile devices to receive information. This can be considered as a prerequisite for the application of digital technology, developing audiobooks and forming Vietnamese books’ listening habits. Create reading habits for children With the attraction of programs on Youtube or games on technology applications, children are not currently able to form a habit of reading. This forces families and schools to have strategies for children to adapt to the reading culture. Instead of the time for children to watch entertainment programs, parents should join their children to access online reading applications, read interactive books with their children … At the same time, it is necessary to give children a reading space. New books, stimulate children to find books and help children feel comfortable reading. Online books with interactive programs are a solution to help form reading habits for children Talking about the issue of forming reading habits for children, Mr. Nguyen Nguyen – Director of the Publishing Department emphasized: The habit of reading books for children must originate from families and schools. It is necessary for the children to have space to read books, time to read books, and then form the reading habits so that they love books. And Mr. Nguyen Nguyen also affirmed: “Publishing capacity in Vietnam is not weak, but the reading culture is not high. Digital transformation will help narrow that gap and stimulate reading culture ”./.

Overwhelmed with new magnificent Paris when viewed from above The French capital Paris shows magnificent beauty with the ancient Notre-Dame Cathedral, the romantic Seine River and the tall skyscrapers in the photos taken from above. Jeffrey Milstein first took top-down photographs with his Cessna 150 in 1961 when he was only 17 years old. At that time, after he obtained his pilot’s license, in order to have a lot of time to fly, Jeffrey Milstein agreed to clean and sweep the hangars in Southern California, USA. But Jeffrey Milstein’s life has gone through many professions. He chose to become an architect, then started his own design company, before starting his career in photography today. The Louvre is like the pyramid in the heart of Paris The picture of Paris with the Arc de Triomphe as the center To get the pictures of Paris from above, Jeffrey Milstein is also quite laborious, using helicopters in the city is very limited and rarely granted. The helicopter company he flew in supported the three-month application process and art friends supported Jeffrey Milstein. The man living in Woodstock, New York, USA said: “Two flights of about 45 minutes around the city, I had to work very quickly, but because I was a good pilot, everything was done.” The end result is a book of 200 enchanting color photographs showcasing the ‘city of light’ in a very rare variety of angles. Jeffrey Milstein is best known for his top-down shots, saying: “I really like this formal, symmetrical look with its strong focus and careful cropping. art, like a drawing of the premises that an architect can see. ” Georges-Pompidou National Center of Arts and Culture The stately gardens of King Louis XIV and the elaborate palace in Versailles Luxembourg is an important garden of Paris, France Milstein has photographed other cities in a straight-down style. His book published in 2017 shows images of Los Angeles and New York, USA. In addition, the veteran photographer also takes photo frames in London, UK and Amsterdam, Netherlands. What particularly attracts Jeffrey Milstein above all are the buildings with a fairly uniform height and aesthetics. This is largely due to Georges-Eugène Haussmann’s 19th-century urban plan when he decided to level most of the city’s medieval structure, opening wide boulevards and a limestone building. “Paris has a wonderful identity, with beautiful boulevards and light everywhere, no tall buildings blocking the light,” said Jeffrey Milstein. This man captured most of the famous landmarks in central Paris with the exception of Notre Dame Cathedral, which is still covered after the terrible fire in 2019. To get a picture taken straight from above, helicopter pilot Félix Claro had to fly steep circles, while Jeffrey Milstein had to sit as lean as he could and was always ready to shoot. .

During 20 years of searching for solutions for those in urgent need in life, Melinda realized, “If you want to improve a society, you need to stop lowering women.” That spirit is expressed by Melinda in the book Moment of takeoff – Empowering women to change the world ( The Moment of L ift ). New book was released in Vietnamese in April by Young Publishing House, translated by Tran Thi Ngan Tuyet. Melinda Gates and The Moment of Lift. Photo: AP. How to make wings for women? To justify the title of the book Time to take off Melinda brings readers back to their childhoods – a little girl born in a family whose father is an aviation engineer, directly participates in the Apollo program. Apollo’s rocket launches left a deep mark on Melinda. “These moments give me a deep vibe – especially the moment when the whole machine bursts into flames, the ground vibrates, and the rocket starts to go away,” Melinda wrote. Book of When to Take Off. Photo: Young Publishing House. For Melinda, the moment of takeoff is a miracle, it’s not just the moment when a spaceship, an artificial satellite, an airplane flies into the air, it leads the mind to many other layers of meaning, one of them. is the question: “Where can I fly my wings?” The time when the plane runs on the tarmac is always stressful, sometimes the plane takes off quickly, but sometimes it takes a lot of time. Melinda asks why that phenomenon, what takes us past the tipping point, when the force that pushes us up is greater than the force that holds us back and we lift ourselves off the ground, into the air. For more than 20 years traveling around the world looking for solutions to the vulnerable, Melinda has encountered many difficult situations. She met women who wanted to make their own decisions about when and when to have a baby, but they couldn’t. Many people are not entitled to rights such as: The right to decide whether to marry or not; the right to go to school; the right to have income; the right to walk outside the home; the right to divorce; the right to see a doctor … “How do we give wings to people – especially women?” Asked Melinda. When you give your wings to women, you are lifting humanity. She said that it is necessary to create a moment of takeoff in each person’s heart so that we all want to help women take their wings. “Sometimes just don’t pull them down and a woman can spread her wings,” Melinda wrote. Mrs. Melinda Gates and Mr. Bill Gates. Photo: Getty. Stories about inspirational people In Time to take off, Melinda shares touching stories she learns from inspirational people. These are the people she has met at work and on travel, whom Melinda calls “extraordinary”. Melinda tells about heroes who build schools, save lives, end war, empower girls, change stereotypes … The characters Melinda tells show the difference when women are pieced together. wing. “I think they’ll inspire you. Like how they inspired me, ”the author writes. Mrs. Melinda urged women and men to join hands to give their wings to women, and “when we work together for this mission, we are the wings”. Book Time to take off praised by many famous people and press. Former US President Barack Obama commented: “In her book, Melinda tells the story of the inspirational people she has met through her work around the world, informing and expressing in a powerful way. issues that need our attention – from child marriage to gender inequality in the workplace ”. Malala Yousafzai – the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner – wrote: “Melinda Gates has spent many years working with women around the world. This book is an imperative statement for an egalitarian society, where women are valued and recognized in all areas of life. Above all, it is a call for solidarity, inclusion and connection. We need this message more than ever ”. Melinda (her teenage name is Melinda French) was born in 1964 as a former employee of Microsoft company as product manager. In 1994, Melinda married Bill Gates, the couple had three children together. They founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000. Since then, it has spent $ 53.8 billion on a series of initiatives related to global health, poverty reduction, and more. On May 3, Bill and Melinda said they had decided to divorce after 27 years.

Polo introduced China’s cultural wealth to Europe, sparking the West’s centuries-old fascination with Asia. His journey has marked as a legendary journey that few astronauts in history have matched, in terms of its impact on the minds of both contemporaries and posterity. One of the rare books that truthfully explores much information about Marco Polo’s great journey Laurence Bergreen (co-author of the book Columbus – Four voyages ) followed Marco Polo’s to his hometown – Venice, and throughout China, visiting the places he described, including Beijing in the east, Hangzhou in the south and Kunming in the west. The author also visited Shanghai, Taiwan to track down the theories and relics that Polo left behind. Visit Mongolia in particular and live in a simple round tent to experience Asia and the mysteries of Mongolia like Marco Polo did. The author also relied significantly on Marco Polo resources in English, French, Italian, Latin, Mandarin, Mongolian … to write this work to explore the controversy surrounding lingering around. Legend of Polo and ancient questions that have not been answered. On the cover of the book is a picture of Dai Han Kublai Khan hunting. The Khan can be considered the main character in the story of Marco Polo as well as in the work of Bergreen. He was a powerful influence on Marco. His hunt can be compared to a battle, which during nearly 20 years working alongside the Khan, Marco accompanied many times. In a lively blend of history, biography and travel, author Laurence Bergreen separates legend from history, narrative, and writes with a keen eye to detail to create a plausible document. Best about Polo’s adventures. Hence, Marco Polo – From Venice to Shanghai as fascinating as the life it describes. According to Laurence Bergreen, a few years ago, when he intended to write about explorers, Marco Polo was the first person he thought of because of his influence on the Age of Discovery in general and on the adventurers. others in particular such as Magellan and Columbus. “I write about the victories and legacy that he left behind recently, but this idea has been conceived for years. His life story has many fascinating and interesting details because there are not many writings about him or his journey for adults. One of the reasons that inspired me to write about Marco Polo is that I believe that his adventures live forever, ”the author said. Laurence Bergreen started this book with research about the thirteenth century, but at the end of the project he realized that the world was not much different then that it is today. The human nature and geography have not changed, the belief systems he witnessed still exist today. The West was attracted to China and traded with them just like Polo’s. “After a while, I asked myself,” Has anything changed? ” Of course there are many, but his adventures are still very rewarding, new and highly reportable ”, shared Laurence Bergreen.

In today’s Internet age, there is a widespread concern that the Internet has caused a crisis of reading. The usual expression is that reading presents the characteristics of fragmentation and low quality, and it is no longer even real reading. In this worry, there are two judgments. First, printed books are a suitable medium for serious reading, and the Internet is not. Second, cultural elites will still insist on reading printed books, while a large number of people who are addicted to the Internet are just consumers.

By combing through the history of reading and reading viewpoints, the author of this book Fulidi pointed out to us: In fact, similar worries and controversies have existed since ancient times, and have never subsided, only changing their forms with the changes of the times. His combing provides us with a broad historical perspective, citing representative oppositional remarks around reading problems in different eras, and helps us to think about the problems we are facing today.

The subtitle of the book is “From Socrates to Twitter”, implying that from ancient Greece to the Internet age, reading has always been a controversial issue. From the perspective of Western history, there are several key nodes. First, in ancient Greece, due to the preciousness of written materials, only a few people had the opportunity to read written texts. However, Socrates was already worried that the indirectness of written texts would lead to misunderstandings and advocated that only direct oral dialogue could ensure correct understanding. The second is that after Gutenberg introduced printing technology to Europe in the 15th century, the spread of books increased the reading population, and the debate on the pros and cons of reading also increased, but all parties acknowledged that reading has a major impact on the mind. The third is the rise of novels in the 19th century. Focusing on Goethe’s “The Troubles of Young Werther”, the influence of fictional works on people’s real lives caused moral panic, while the readers who indulged in novels were criticized by morals. Fourth, since the 1960s, with the rise of digital technology, the pros and cons of the Internet have become the focus of attention. Those who abide by the tradition take a critical stand, while those who oppose the tradition cheer the arrival of another reading revolution, claiming that readers have gotten rid of the oppression of books and have truly become The master of reading.

So, what is the author’s position? When narrating various or even opposite opinions, his attitude is cautious, and he often does not clearly indicate whether it is acceptable or not. As far as our problem today is concerned, the dispute occurred in two aspects. The first is about the media, that is, the relationship between online text and printed books. He admitted that reading culture faces severe challenges, but the reason is not in the technical field. He criticized the Internet and Acura Internet as one-sided. The second is about the subject of reading, the relationship between elite reading and public reading. He opposes going to extremes and obviously does not approve of elitism. I agree with these two points. The pros and cons of reading do not depend on the medium and identity, but on the purpose, content and method of reading. The author’s conclusion is that reading is a kind of cultural cultivation with its own value, and we should revive this spirit. This revival should start with the cultivation of dolls. (Zhou Guoping)

King Coffee Vo Van Tan – 161 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3 Located at 161 Vo Van Tan, District 3 – one of the main and busiest streets of the inner Saigon, from the outside, King Coffee has a luxurious beauty. Step inside, you must “wow” with the space filled with fragrant coffee, and hundreds of famous books. In particular, just turn around, every corner you sit can produce super beautiful check-in photos. Spacious and luxurious space of King Coffee King Coffee offers many famous books, this place is like a miniature library Deciding to develop book coffee style, King Coffee has seriously observed and studied the needs and wants of customers. Not only providing a spacious book display space, each book here is carefully selected: economics, business, literature, foreign literature, … is a good source of books for “bookworms” to immerse. . You can find a variety of books at the King Coffee book coffee “library” The interior of the restaurant is arranged delicately and purposefully. Coming to King Coffee Vo Van Tan, you can easily choose for yourself a private single table, next to the window frame. Every afternoon, you can sip a cup of King coffee passionately, while reading a good book to recover your energy after a long day, what better than that. If you go with a group to study and gather, the long tables of King Coffee Vo Van Tan always have enough room for your association. Warm tones, warm yellow lights are a subtle highlight, also a great assistant to create luxurious-smooth pictures for our personal pages. Luxurious space, diverse menu for group meetings Not only has the book pages next to delicious coffee, the menu of King Coffee Vo Van Tan is extremely diverse with a variety of refreshing drinks from fruit and creative blends. If you can not drink coffee, you can still rest assured to visit the experience. Or the “coffee team” can also change taste from time to time. Now, you have a new cafe location to stay, visit and enjoy a cup of coffee with rich Vietnamese flavors or creative drinks, meet friends, immerse yourself in coffee. Good book pages and especially easy to create genuine check-in photos. Come to King Coffee Vo Van Tan now!

The first face introduced by Chanel was Lily-Rose Melody Depp, daughter of famous actor Johnny Depp and singer – actress Vanessa Paradis. Lily-Rose is both a model and an actress, she has the beauty of both parents (America and France), as beautiful as a sexy rose. However, in this cover picture, Lily-Rose is criticized for being less sharp. Jennie (BLACKPINK) was introduced by Chanel as the second cover face of the book The Chanel Book , she wears outfits in the brand’s Spring-Summer 2021 collection. Jennie was introduced as one of the most prominent artists in the brand’s advertising campaigns, especially in Asia. That is why Jennie is the only Asian artist to be selected on the cover of this publication. It is undeniable, although Chanel is already a famous brand, since choosing Jennie as the ambassador, this brand has been widely known to more customers. However, Jennie’s shape this time with buns on both sides was damaged netizen Han complained of “not having Korean style at all, but looking like a Chinese artist”. 3rd cover face of The Chanel Book is Margot Robbie, a famous Australian actress who has made the world “crazy” with the role of rebellious girl Harley Quinn.