Weekly Picks (2025-04-16)
人的心 : 耶魯大學最受歡迎的心理學公開課, 探索人性的心智旅程 = Psych : the story of the human mind
Author:
Bloom, Paul, 1963-
Subject:
Psychology AND Intellect
Publication Info:
城邦文化, 2024
ISBN:
9786263900080
Library Holding:
G/F Zone C Exhibition Area, BF 131 Blo 2024
Embark on a captivating journey into the mysteries of the human mind! Written by Yale's most popular psychology professor, this book offers a compelling introduction to psychology. Through engaging narrative, it explores how the brain operates and consciousness forms, delving into the complex dimensions of human thinking, emotions, and social behaviors. From Freudian theories to modern psychological research, the book deconstructs our biases and reveals the rich, contradictory nature of human experience.
百年树人 : 清末以来的澳门教育 [= Education in Macao since the late Qing Dynasty]
Author:
郑振伟, 1963-
Subject:
Education AND Macau
Publication Info:
中国社会科学出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787522737720
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, LA 1134 M3 Che 2024
A history journey through a century of Macau's educational landscape! Professor Zheng Zhenwei offers a meticulous scholarly perspective, tracing the educational development from the late Qing Dynasty to the present. More than a mere educational history, this book is a microcosm of Macau's sociocultural transformation. From traditional educational models to cross-cultural educational reforms and the establishment of modern educational systems, the work vividly portrays the challenges and growth of Macau's education through different historical stages.
笔记的方法 [= Note-taking method]
Author:
刘少楠
Subject:
Study skills AND Note-taking
Publication Info:
新星出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787513353168
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, LB 1049 Liu 2024
In an era of information overload, how can one effectively absorb, organize, and apply knowledge? This book serves as a key to efficient learning. It is a practical guide comprehensively deconstructs knowledge management, from logical thinking to note-taking techniques. Beyond traditional and digital note-taking methods, the book teaches readers how to transform fragmented information into systematic knowledge, offering crucial insights to enhance thinking skills and learning efficiency in the digital age.
AI-Assisted Writing and Presenting in English
Author:
Wallwork, Adrian
Publication Info:
Springer, 2024
ISBN:
9783031481468
Library Holding:
2/F C3 Language & Literature, PE 1478 Wal 2024
"AI-Assisted Writing and Presenting in English" is a groundbreaking guide that bridges traditional language skills with cutting-edge AI technology. Written by Adrian Wallwork, this book offers practical strategies for researchers, students, and professionals to leverage AI tools in English writing and presentation. It explores how artificial intelligence can enhance language precision, improve communication effectiveness, and streamline academic and professional communication. With comprehensive insights into AI's potential, the book provides step-by-step techniques, real-world examples, and ethical considerations for integrating AI into language learning and professional development.
We do not part : a novel
Author:
韩江, 1970-
Subject:
Fiction AND Korea--History
Publication Info:
Hogarth, 2025
ISBN:
9780593595459
Library Holding:
2/F C3 Language & Literature, PL 992.26 K36 Cha 2025
"We Do Not Part" is a poignant novel exploring the intricate bonds of human connection and separation. Written with profound emotional depth, this narrative delves into the complex dynamics of relationships, memory, and loss. Han Kang, renowned for her lyrical prose, crafts a compelling story that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, inviting readers into an intimate exploration of human vulnerability, resilience, and the enduring power of human connections.
As if human : ethics and artificial intelligence
Author:
Shadbolt, Nigel, 1956-
Publication Info:
Yale University Press, 2024
ISBN:
9780300268294
Library Holding:
3/F A2 Science & Medicine, Q 334.7 Sha 2024
"As If Human" offers a profound exploration of the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. Nigel Shadbolt and Roger Hampson critically examine the complex relationship between human values and AI technologies. This compelling work challenges readers to consider the moral implications of increasingly sophisticated AI systems, addressing fundamental questions about consciousness, decision-making, and the potential consequences of creating machines that seemingly think and feel like humans.
大模型应用开发极简入门 : 基于GPT-4和ChatGPT = Developing apps with GPT-4 and ChatGPT
Author:
Caelen, Olivierk
Subject:
ChatGPT AND Web applications
Publication Info:
人民邮电出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787115636409
Library Holding:
G/F Zone B3 New Arrivals, QA 76.9 N38 Cae 2024
Ready to enter the era of large language models? With just Python knowledge, this book serves as your launch guide to developing AI applications. It provides beginners with clear, comprehensive insights into GPT-4 and ChatGPT's principles and advantages. Using Python, you'll learn to build foundational AI applications like text generation, Q&A systems, and content summarization. The book covers advanced techniques including prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, plugins, and LangChain, offering simple, learnable examples to apply in your own projects.
中国医学的起源 = The origin of Chinese medicine
Author:
山田庆儿, 1932-
Subject:
Medicine, Chinese AND History
Publication Info:
广西科学技术出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787555118909
Library Holding:
3/F A2 Science & Medicine, R 601 Yam 2024
This book is a masterful academic work tracing the cultural lifeline of traditional Chinese medicine. The book meticulously examines the civilizational roots of medical development, from primitive society's medical practices to the theoretical system of the Huangdi Neijing. The author provides a profound cultural and scholarly interpretation, revealing the unique philosophical underpinnings, holistic thinking, and life perspective of Chinese medicine. In today's advanced medical era, this work offers a deep, nuanced understanding of traditional Chinese medical wisdom.
澳門志．地理分志 = Macao Gazetteer Series: Book of Geography
Author:
《澳門志.地理分志》編纂委員會編纂
Subject:
Macau--Geography AND Macau--History
Publication Info:
澳門大學, 2024
ISBN:
9789996512018
Library Holding:
3/F C1 History & Geography, DS 796 M354 Ao 2024
The Macao Gazetteer Series stands as the first systematic local chronicle of Macao since 1949. Published in 2024, its Book of Geography presents a comprehensive two-volume work spanning eight chapters. The publication documents Macao's 400-year evolution in administrative divisions, natural environment, population, urban planning, architecture, transportation, public utilities, and environmental protection. This scholarly work serves as both a definitive record of geographical changes and a valuable cultural heritage document.
Pax economica : left-wing visions of a free trade world
Author:
Palen, Marc-William
Subject:
Free trade AND History
Publication Info:
Princeton University Press, 2024
ISBN:
9780691199320
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HF 1711 Pal 2024
"Pax Economica" challenges conventional narratives about free trade, revealing its progressive roots. Marc-William Palen uncovers how left-wing globalists from the 1840s viewed international trade as a path to peace and anti-imperialism. This groundbreaking work explores an unexpected alliance of radicals, socialists, feminists, and Christians who envisioned free trade as a tool for global justice and harmony.
East India Company and trade in South India : Madras, 1746-1803
Author:
Reddy, Moola Atchi
Publication Info:
Routledge, 2024
ISBN:
9781032479026
Library Holding:
G/F Zone B3 New Arrivals, HF 486 E6 Red 2024
"East India Company and Trade in South India" offers a comprehensive exploration of the English East India Company's economic activities in Madras during a pivotal period of colonial history. Meticulously researched, the book reveals the intricate dynamics of trade, commerce, and territorial expansion in 18th-century South India. It provides a nuanced analysis of how the Company strategically manipulated economic resources to establish political control, offering profound insights into the intersection of commerce and colonialism.
对话世界一流大学图书馆馆长 = Conversations with leading academic and research library directors: International perspectives on library management
Author:
卢敬之, interviewer.
Subject:
Library directors AND Interviews
Publication Info:
国家图书馆出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787501376001
Library Holding:
5/F B4 Library and Information Science, Z 678 Lu 2024
This scholarly interview collection assembles the wisdom of 30 library directors from world-leading universities and research institutions. Offering a comprehensive view of contemporary librarianship, the book explores directors' professional journeys, management philosophies, and daily challenges. Through these firsthand accounts, you will gain insight into libraries' transformations in the digital age, witnessing their innovative strategies and evolving missions. The work provides a nuanced understanding of knowledge dissemination, revealing the dynamic inner world of academic libraries at the forefront of intellectual and technological change.