Books published by publisher Proverse Hong Kong

MILA THE MAGICIAN tells the adventures of a young man, Mila, who leaves home to learn black magic. After overcoming many difficulties, he becomes a powerful sorcerer. An adventure story; it is also a tale of revenge, as it delves into the psychology and ramifications of vengeance. Mila is motivated by the desire to take revenge against his evil uncle and aunt, who have robbed him of his inheritance and left his mother and sister destitute. But successful revenge does not make Mila happy. He is deeply remorseful as he has harmed many innocent people. In penitence, he turns to Buddhism, and eventually he becomes a great saint. This tale of magic is not completely imaginary; it follows the traditional beliefs and folklore of Tibet. The narration has a Buddhist perspective; loosely based on the early life of the great Tibetan saint Milarepa (11th C. AD). It is not a biography; but an entertaining story set in Tibet, with its beautiful scenery and rich culture.

The Editor, VERNER BICKLEY, MBE, PhD, is a well-known "voice", educationist, and adjudicator, who has held director-level positions in Universities and Government Departments. He is Chairman Emeritus of the English-Speaking Union (HK) and Co-Founder of the International Proverse Prizes for unpublished writing. He travels frequently to judge public-speaking competitions and regularly adjudicates verse and prose speaking and reading, as well as drama and choral speaking.Dr Bickley's series of five graded poetry anthologies -- POEMS TO ENJOY -- is a well-established tool for learning and teaching English at all levels. Useful notes and a teaching guide are also included.Students, parents, teachers and other adults will enjoy and find useful Dr Bickley's selection of poems and the lively readings presented in the recording. Parents will welcome this book, which gives them the opportunity to read aloud with their children. Teachers and students will welcome the variety and teaching suggestions and notes. A PERENNIAL FAVOURITE

Teen activist Pet Peasant has no time for administrative red tape. All she wants is an audience with the high regent. Without changes in the law, her village will suffer. With her best friends, Pet sets off on a journey to the centre of power. But events spiral out of control quickly. Terrifying monsters hunt her. Why? Is there something special about her? Pet’s quest takes her across the realm, through a murky swamp tyrannized by an outlandish master and eerie woods twisted by dark magic. As the stakes rise, her friends fall, and the drums of war sound louder, an incredible and inescapable truth dawns on Pet. The Perilous Passage of Princess Petunia Peasant was a finalist for the 2013 international Proverse Prize.

One of a series of young adult novellas, set in London. Here, fraternal twins, Olivia and Melanie, are aged eighteen. Olivia is studying at Imperial College and Melanie at the Royal Academy of Music. Their father, a previously unsuccessful writer, has three books accepted by a major UK publisher and marries again. The girls' mother also marries for a second time. The most dramatic moments are when Melanie announces she is pregnant and gives birth to a daughter, Zoe. The first volume in this series, Instant Messages, was Joint-Winner of the inaugural Proverse Prize.

Dr Bickley's series of five graded poetry anthologies POEMS TO ENJOY is a well-established tool for learning and teaching English at all levels. The five books are each accompanied by an audio recording of poems in the book, illustrated with lively and charming original drawings. The recordings assist pronunciation and help those preparing for solo verse speaking and reading, duo and group-work and choral-speaking in school performances and Speech Festivals. They also enhance reading experience. Useful notes and a teaching guide are also included. Taken as a whole, this five-book series is suitable for all students, teachers and parents. Book 2 is suitable for children aged 7 to 12. Students, parents and teachers will enjoy and find useful Dr Bickley's selection of poems and the lively readings presented in the recording. Parents will welcome this book, which gives them the opportunity to read aloud with their children.

MILA THE MAGICIAN tells the adventures of a young man, Mila, who leaves home to learn black magic. After overcoming many difficulties, he becomes a powerful sorcerer. An adventure story; it is also a tale of revenge, as it delves into the psychology and ramifications of vengeance. Mila is motivated by the desire to take revenge against his evil uncle and aunt, who have robbed him of his inheritance and left his mother and sister destitute. But successful revenge does not make Mila happy. He is deeply remorseful as he has harmed many innocent people. In penitence, he turns to Buddhism and eventually, he becomes a great saint. This tale of magic is not completely imaginary; it follows the traditional beliefs and folklore of Tibet. The narration has a Buddhist perspective; loosely based on the early life of the great Tibetan saint Milarepa (13th C. AD). It is not a biography; but an entertaining story set in Tibet, with its beautiful scenery and rich culture. This bilingual book is fascinating. … I am happy…to recommend it. —Professor YU Kuang Chung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan The reader's curiosity is immediately aroused and his attention engaged. … Everyone should take notice, for this book has value. —Lomen

The Editor, VERNER BICKLEY, MBE, PhD, is a well-known "voice", educationist, and adjudicator, who has held director-level positions in Universities and Government Departments. He is Chairman Emeritus of the English-Speaking Union (HK) and Co-Founder of the International Proverse Prizes for unpublished writing. He travels frequently to judge public-speaking competitions and regularly adjudicates verse and prose speaking and reading, as well as drama and choral speaking.Dr Bickley's series of five graded poetry anthologies -- POEMS TO ENJOY -- is a well-established tool for learning and teaching English at all levels. Useful notes and a teaching guide are also included.Students, parents, teachers and other adults will enjoy and find useful Dr Bickley's selection of poems and the lively readings presented in the recording. Parents will welcome this book, which gives them the opportunity to read aloud with their children. Teachers and students will welcome the variety and teaching suggestions and notes. A PERENNIAL FAVOURITE