| Mr. Li Ka-shing is living proof that
Knowledge Reshapes Destiny. "My father died when I was just
12 years old. As the eldest of three, I had to shoulder the responsibility
of providing for my family. I had to quit school, but I didn’t
give up learning. I couldn’t afford to buy new books, so I
bought used books and traded them for other used books."
Decades have passed, and Mr. Li continues to seize every moment
to read and to learn. He firmly believes that Knowledge Reshapes
Destiny, and wants to disseminate this message throughout society.
As part of this effort, the Foundation sponsors reading programs
regularly and recommends quality books to the public, including
the following:
| 1) A Brief History of the World |
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Eine Kurze Weltgeschichte fur Junge Leser |
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Ernst H. Gombrich |
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Description:
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World history is one of the requisite
courses for secondary students in Hong Kong, but few young
people find it to be an interesting topic. Gombrich says of
his work, "I hope my readers will read these stories
in a relaxed manner, without having to take notes or memorize
names and dates. I promise I won’t test them on it." |
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| 2) How one man invented a color
that changed the world |
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Mauve |
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Garfield, Simon |
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Benjamin Franklin said, "Either
write something worth reading or do something worth writing." The
discovery of a synthetic dye by 18-year-old William Perkin
in the 19th century is still being written about today. His
invention has influenced or revolutionized a number of different
industries. |
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| 3) When the armor is no longer shiny |
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Title: |
The Knight in Rusty Armor |
| Author: |
Fisher, Robert |
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Everyone has read books that have
touched them in a very deep and personal way when they were
growing up. This is a story about self-discovery. The knight’s
journey of self-discovery reflects our own—filled with
hope and despair, belief and disillusionment, laughter and
tears. Anyone who has ever struggled with the meaning of life
and love will find profound wisdom within these pages. |
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| 4) Creative inspiration at work |
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Title: |
The Five Faces of Genius:
The skills to master
ideas at work |
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Moser-Wellman, Annette |
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What do Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,
Leonardo da Vinci, and Ray Kroc have in common? They all demonstrate
the skills of creative genius. Moser-Wellman draws the qualities
of creativity from the realms of science, art, as well as business
to make up the five distinct "faces": Seer, Observer,
Alchemist, Fool, and Sage. Workers at all levels can utilize
these creative thinking strategies to flourish in the workplace. |
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