Weekly Picks (2025-09-24)
Writing analytically
Author:
Rosenwasser, David
Publication Info:
Cengage, 2024
ISBN:
9780357793657
Library Holding:
2/F C3 Language & Literature, PE 1408 Ros 2024
"Writing Analytically" is a comprehensive guide that transforms writing into a powerful thinking tool. This influential rhetoric provides students and professionals with essential strategies for deep textual analysis and critical thinking. By offering practical techniques for dissecting complex ideas, constructing arguments, and developing nuanced insights, the book equips writers with the skills to approach writing as an intellectual process. It's an indispensable resource for those seeking to elevate their analytical writing capabilities.
The F-word
Author:
Sheidlower, Jesse, editor.
Publication Info:
Oxford University Press, 2024
ISBN:
9780197763339
Library Holding:
2/F C3 Language & Literature, PE 1599 F83 F-W 2024
"The F Word " by linguist Sheidlower offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most controversial words in English. The book traces its history, cultural significance, and linguistic functions, providing insights into its evolving role in society. Combining scholarly research with vivid examples, it examines how this taboo word influences communication, law, and social attitudes. An essential read for those interested in language, culture, and the power of words within social contexts.
鐵與血之歌 : 俾斯麥和威廉二世共舞的德意志帝國興亡曲, 1871-1918= Blood and iron : the rise and fall of the German empire 1871-1918
Author:
Hoyer, Katja
Publication Info:
八旗文化/遠足文化事業股份有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9786267234815
Library Holding:
3/F C1 History & Geography, DD 220 Hoy 2024
"Blood and iron : the rise and fall of the German empire 1871-1918" unveils the tumultuous journey of the German Second Empire from 1871 to 1918. Through the intricate relationship between Bismarck and the Wilhelmine emperors, the book explores Germany's rise as a continental power without colonial economies. It meticulously dissects the political strategies, national tensions, and historical complexities that ultimately led the empire towards its self-destructive path to World War I.
大亂局 : 東印度公司、企業暴力與帝國侵略=Anarchy : the relentless rise of the East India Company
Author:
Dalrymple, William
Publication Info:
馬可孛羅文化, 2024
ISBN:
9786267356449
Library Holding:
3/F C1 History & Geography, DS 465 Dal 2024
"Anarchy : the relentless rise of the East India Company" unveils the East India Company's transformation from a trading enterprise to a colonial power in 18th-century India. William Dalrymple masterfully explores how corporate violence and political manipulation enabled a commercial entity to conquer and rule an entire subcontinent. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the book exposes the brutal mechanics of early globalization, revealing how a private company wielded unprecedented political and military power.
一个英国人眼中的明治维新 = The Britain of the East : a study in national evolution
Author:
Dyer, Henry, 1848-1918.
Publication Info:
上海三联书店, 2024
ISBN:
9787542684189
Library Holding:
3/F C1 History & Geography, DS 810 Dye 2024
Henry Dyer's remarkable account offers a unique Western perspective on Japan's Meiji Restoration. Drawing from nearly four decades of personal experience, the book provides an intimate exploration of Japan's transformative journey from a feudal society to a modern nation-state. Through keen observations and detailed narratives, Dyer captures the political reforms, social changes, and cultural evolution that reshaped Japan during this pivotal historical period.
The first Asians in the Americas : a transpacific history
Author:
Luis, Diego Javier, 1992-
Publication Info:
Harvard University Press, 2024
ISBN:
9780674271784
Library Holding:
3/F C1 History & Geography, F 1419 A84 Lui 2024
A groundbreaking historical account that unveils the first sustained wave of Asian mobility to the Americas through the Spanish colonial maritime routes. Diego Javier Luis meticulously chronicles the transpacific journeys of Asians from diverse regions, exploring their experiences as "chinos" within the complex New Spanish caste system. The book illuminates how Asian migrants navigated colonial constraints, forged cross-ethnic connections, and significantly shaped the cultural landscape of early colonial societies.
尋蹤覓蹟 : 香港唐樓故事=[Tracing the traces: Hong Kong's tenement buildings]
Author:
陳國豪
Publication Info:
非凡出版, 2024
ISBN:
9789888861293
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HD 7371 A3 Che 2024
"Tracing the traces: Hong Kong's tenement buildings" is a captivating exploration of Hong Kong's architectural heritage. Author Chan Kwok-ho meticulously unravels the architectural, historical, and cultural nuances of Tong Lau buildings. Through comprehensive research and on-site investigations, the book reveals not just the architectural aesthetics, but also the social memories embedded within these unique structures, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Hong Kong's urban landscape and collective memory.
周制与秦制=[Zhou system and Qin system]
Author:
冯天瑜, 1942-2023
Publication Info:
商务印书馆, 2024
ISBN:
9787100230407
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, JQ 1510 Fen 2024
"Zhou system and Qin system" is a profound scholarly exploration of Chinese institutional culture by renowned historian Feng Tianyu. The book meticulously traces the evolution of ancient Chinese political systems, examining the transition from Zhou to Qin dynasties. By investigating the cultural roots of institutional changes, the author provides deep insights into the origins of "Two Thousand Years of Qin System" and the complex transformations of Chinese political and cultural governance.
希腊别传 / 陈嘉映著.=[Greek Biography / by Chen Jiaying.]
Author:
陈嘉映, 1952-
Publication Info:
广西师范大学出版社, 2025
ISBN:
9787559875013
Library Holding:
G/F C1 Circulation Counter : Items on Reserve, DF 78 Che 2025
"Greek Biography" is a comprehensive chronicle tracing the arc of Greek civilization from Mycenaean origins to the Hellenistic era. The book explores the rise, flourishing, and decline of Greek city-state culture, revealing how this civilization pioneered fundamental concepts like science, democracy, and citizenship. By presenting a nuanced narrative of Greek historical development, the work illuminates the profound cultural and intellectual contributions that shaped Western civilization.