Weekly Picks (2026-03-11)
A hands-on introduction to big data analytics
Author:
Obembe, Funmi
Subject:
Big data AND Quantitative research
Publication Info:
SAGE, 2024
ISBN:
9781529600094
Library Holding:
3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QA 76.9 B45 Obe 2024
A practical and comprehensive guide to big data analytics written by experts Funmi Obembe and Ofer Engel. This hands-on introduction emphasizes experiential learning through real-world case studies and tangible applications. Ideal for beginners and professionals seeking advancement, it covers essential topics including data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization. The book bridges theory and practice, enabling readers to develop practical skills applicable to contemporary business challenges in our data-driven world.
Analyzing social networks
Author:
Borgatti, Stephen P.
Publication Info:
SAGE, 2024
ISBN:
9781529609158
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HM 741 Bor 2024
This authoritative guide brings social network analysis to life with practical expertise. Co-authored by leading scholars, it covers mathematical foundations and software tools like UCINET. The book guides readers from research design through data collection to visualization and analysis with real-world case studies. Designed for beginners and experienced researchers alike, it combines decades of teaching experience with online datasets and worked examples. A comprehensive technical toolkit transforming social network analysis from theory into actionable research.
食日談 : 餐桌上的中國故事=Chinese stories on the dining table
Author:
李昕升
Publication Info:
三聯書店 (香港) 有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9789620453069
Library Holding:
3/F C2 History & Geography, GT 2853 C5 Li 2024
This comprehensive food history traces the origins and global journeys of dozens of staple crops central to Chinese civilization. Author Li Xinsheng, an agricultural historian, combines botanical and historical expertise to examine domestication, trade routes, and cultural integration of foods like rice, wheat, and New World crops. The work draws from classical texts, local records, and historical documents, presenting both grand narratives of international commerce and intimate stories of culinary evolution. It offers invaluable insights into understanding human civilization through the lens of food and agriculture.
Business skills for the 21st century
Author:
Baaij, M. G.
Publication Info:
SAGE, 2024
ISBN:
9781529672923
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HD 30.29 Baa 2024
Bridging the gap between academic theory and professional practice, this essential guide equips readers with critical competencies for the modern workplace. Author Marc G. Baaij, leveraging experience from top-tier consulting and academia, presents a structured approach to three core pillars: problem analysis, solution development, and persuasive communication. Packed with actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and practical tools like the Pyramid Principle, it empowers students and young professionals to think, act, and communicate with the precision of strategy consultants.
Principles of marketing for a digital age
Author:
Tuten, Tracy L., 1967-
Subject:
Marketing AND Internet marketing
Publication Info:
SAGE, 2024
ISBN:
9781529779806
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HF 5415 Tut 2024
This award-winning textbook by Professor Tracy L. Tuten provides essential marketing principles for the digital era. It comprehensively covers market understanding, consumer behavior, and value creation through practical frameworks. Readers will master the marketing mix, analytical tools, brand development, and customer experience strategies vital in today's digital landscape. With clear structure, real-world examples, and forward-thinking insights, this 496-page resource equips marketing professionals, business students, and organizational leaders with actionable knowledge for contemporary marketing challenges.
论灵魂= [On the Soul]
Author:
Aristoteles, 384-322 B.C.
Publication Info:
商务印书馆, 2024
ISBN:
9787100246309
Library Holding:
2/F C2 Language & Literature, PA 3892 Tie 2024
On the Soul represents the foundational classic of Western philosophy's psychology. Aristotle systematically examines the soul's essence, internal structure, and functions, distinguishing between vegetative, sensitive, and rational souls. He demonstrates the inseparability of soul and body, laying crucial groundwork for metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Through rigorous logical analysis, he explores perception, imagination, memory, and intellect. This groundbreaking work marks philosophy's transition from speculation to rational inquiry. The Greek-Chinese bilingual edition provides accurate translation and detailed annotations, making it indispensable for serious philosophical study.
修改過程 = [Modification process]
Author:
韓少功
Subject:
Chinese fiction--21st century AND
Publication Info:
聯經出版, 2024
ISBN:
9789570871784
Library Holding:
2/F C2 Language & Literature ; PL 2861 A658 Hsu 2024
An acclaimed metafictional novel by renowned author Han Shaogong. The protagonist Xiao Peng writes a serialized novel featuring his university classmates to preserve their memories and resist oblivion. Set during the transformative 1977 era after the Cultural Revolution, the narrative offers dual endings for readers to contemplate. The work masterfully explores the relationship between fiction and reality, questioning what constitutes "truth" in the modern age when named individuals and documented evidence seemingly authenticate narrative accounts.
王的莊稼 : 從農業發展到中國第一個王朝的政治生態學 = The king's harvest : a political ecology of China from the first farmers to the first empire
Author:
Lander, Brian
Publication Info:
臺湾商務印書館, 2024
ISBN:
9789570535754
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, DS 747.13 Lan 2024
This award-winning environmental history examines how ancient Chinese political power transformed natural ecosystems into agricultural systems. Author Brian Lander traces the trajectory from early farming societies through the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the First Empire of Qin. He demonstrates how rulers leveraged domesticated plants and animals to generate resources and labor for state expansion. By integrating archaeological evidence and historical texts, Lander reveals that geopolitics fundamentally constitute environmental politics, offering crucial insights into both ancient history and contemporary ecological crises.
瓜生同蒂 : 明代的皇帝与臣民 = A tale of two melons : emperor and subject in Ming China
Author:
Schneewind, Sarah
Publication Info:
广东人民出版社, 2025
ISBN:
9787218186306
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration ; HN 733 Sch 2025
A tale of two melons : emperor and subject in Ming China examines a fascinating microhistory: how a peasant's exceptional double-lobed melon became an interpretive battleground between Emperor, court officials, and local authorities in early Ming dynasty. Author Kang Haiyuan meticulously traces this seemingly trivial event and reveals how different stakeholders competed for the power to define auspicious portents. Through this intimate case study, the book illuminates the complex dynamics between imperial authority, bureaucratic factions, and local elites, offering fresh insights into Ming governance and social hierarchies within imperial China's power structure.
東南亞新星崛起 : 中美競逐下的越南,柬埔寨,緬甸,寮國 = Clmv : Cambodia x Laos x Myanmar x Vietnam
Author:
宋鎮照
Publication Info:
好優文化, 2025
ISBN:
9786267536438
Library Holding:
3/F C2 History & Geography ; DS 525.8 Sun 2025
This comprehensive work by Professor Song Chen-chao from National Cheng Kung University analyzes the emerging power of the Mekong River Four Nations (CLMV) in geopolitical competition. Examining Vietnam's manufacturing rise, Cambodia and Laos's infrastructure advancement, and Myanmar's strategic position, the author reveals each nation's development trajectories and sophisticated hedging diplomacy amid US-China rivalry. Using a dual-layer analytical framework integrating government-market-society dynamics and regional stakeholders, the book illuminates how CLMV nations pursue optimal national interests while navigating great-power competition in the Indo-Pacific.