Weekly Picks (2025-10-08)
解構事實查核 = Everything about fact-checking
Author:
曾姿穎, 周琳, 黃煜主編.
Subject:
Fake news AND Disinformation
Publication Info:
商務印書館(香港), 2024
ISBN:
9789620767388
Library Holding:
2/F C3 Language & Literature, PN 4784 F27 Chi 2024
" Everything about fact-checking" is a comprehensive guide to navigating the complex landscape of information verification in the digital age. The book provides a systematic approach to fact-checking, offering readers essential tools to critically analyze and validate information across various media platforms. By exploring theoretical foundations and practical techniques, it empowers individuals to combat misinformation, enhance media literacy, and maintain the integrity of public discourse.
從前從前有個質數......文學中隱藏的數學之美 = Once upon a prime : the wondrous connections between mathematics and literature
Author:
Hart, Sarah B.
Publication Info:
貓頭鷹出版, 2024
ISBN:
9789862626726
Library Holding:
2/F C3 Language & Literature, PN 56 M36 Har 2024
Sarah Hart's groundbreaking book reveals the hidden mathematical poetry within literature, exploring how great authors ingeniously weave mathematical concepts into narrative fabric. From "Moby-Dick" to "Ulysses" and "Life of Pi", she uncovers the elegant mathematical undercurrents that flow beneath literary masterpieces. This extraordinary work bridges disciplines, demonstrating that mathematics is not just a cold science, but a realm of creativity, imagination, and profound aesthetic beauty inherent in storytelling.
悉达多 = Siddhartha eine Indische Dichtung
Author:
Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962.
Publication Info:
陕西师范大学出版总社, 2024
ISBN:
9787569539455
Library Holding:
2/F C3 Language & Literature, PT 2617 E85 Sid 2024
Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha eine Indische Dichtung" is a profound philosophical novel exploring one man's spiritual journey towards self-discovery. Following Siddhartha's transformative path from ascetic to merchant, the narrative reveals the universal quest for meaning beyond societal conventions. Through rich, introspective experiences, Siddhartha learns that wisdom emerges not from dogma, but from personal understanding, illustrating how true enlightenment comes from embracing life's diverse experiences with openness and compassion.
科学简史 : 从文艺复兴到星际探索=[A brief history of science: from the Renaissance to interstellar exploration]
Author:
Gribbin, John
Subject:
Science--History AND
Publication Info:
上海科技教育出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787542881120
Library Holding:
3/F A2 Science & Medicine, Q 125 Gri 2024
John Gribbin's "A brief history of science: from the Renaissance to interstellar exploration" is a captivating panoramic journey through scientific evolution from the Renaissance to interstellar exploration. This comprehensive work traces the remarkable transformation of human understanding, revealing how scientific thought progressed from fragmented knowledge to systematic theories. Gribbin masterfully illustrates the groundbreaking discoveries, innovative theories, and visionary scientists who reshaped our comprehension of the universe, demonstrating science's pivotal role in human civilization's advancement.
程允亨的十九世纪 : 一个徽州乡民的生活世界及其变迁=[Cheng Yunheng's Nineteenth Century: The Life World of a Huizhou Villager and Its Changes]
Author:
刘永华, 1970-
Publication Info:
三联书店, 2024
ISBN:
9787108078544
Library Holding:
G/F C1 Circulation Counter : Items on Reserve, DS 755 Liu 2024
"Cheng Yunheng's Nineteenth Century: The Life World of a Huizhou Villager and Its Changes" is a masterful microhistorical work exploring the life world of an ordinary Hui-zhou villager during a transformative period of Chinese history. Through meticulous research, author Liu Yonghua reconstructs Chen's personal journey, revealing the intricate social, economic, and cultural dynamics of rural China. This book offers a compelling, intimate perspective on social change, transforming a single individual's experience into a profound window understanding the complex metamorphosis of 19th-century Chinese society.
德川时代的宗教 : 现代日本的文化根源=[Religion in the Tokugawa Period: The Cultural Roots of Modern Japan]
Author:
Bellah, Robert N.
Publication Info:
商务印书馆, 2024
ISBN:
9787100227209
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, BL 2210 Bel 2024
A groundbreaking exploration of religious dynamics in Tokugawa Japan, this book unveils how Shinto, Confucian, and Buddhist traditions fundamentally shaped Japan's modernization process. Renowned sociologist Robert N. Bella meticulously examines the intricate relationship between religious values and social development, offering profound insights into how spiritual worldviews influenced labor productivity, cultural transformation, and the emergence of modern Japanese identity.
19-20 世紀明信片中的澳門=Macao in postcards, 19th & 20th centuries
Author:
利冠棉
Publication Info:
文化公所, 2024
ISBN:
9789998127210
Library Holding:
G/F Zone A Exhibition Area, DS 796 M315 Lei 2024
"Macao in postcards, 19th & 20th centuries " is a captivating visual journey through the city's historical landscape. Compiled by historians Li Guan-mian and Lin Fa-qin, this collection features nearly 330 rare postcards from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Organized into ten thematic sections, the book offers an intimate glimpse into Macau's urban transformation, architectural heritage, and social life, serving as a precious historical document that bridges past and present.
横琴 : 打造粤澳产业协同发展新高地=[Hengqin: Building a new highland for the coordinated development of Guangdong and Macao industries]
Author:
刘伟
Subject:
Hengqin (Kuang Tung Province, China)--Economic integration AND Macau--Economic policy--2002-
Publication Info:
广东经济出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787545488760
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HC 428 H46 Liu 2024
"Hengqin: Building a new highland for the coordinated development of Guangdong and Macao industries" provides an in-depth exploration of the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone's development strategy. The book analyzes industrial collaboration across high-tech research, traditional medicine, cultural tourism, and modern finance, revealing innovative pathways for regional integration. By examining current cooperation mechanisms and future prospects, it offers valuable insights into the synergistic development of Guangdong and Macao, positioning Hengqin as a crucial node in the Greater Bay Area.
你玩遊戲, 還是遊戲玩你? : 一場無法登出的遊戲, 公司、政府和學校如何利用遊戲來控制我們所有人= You've been played : how corporations, governments, and schools use games to control us all
Author:
Hon, Adrian
Publication Info:
麥田出版, 2024
ISBN:
9786263105935
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HM 661 Hon 2024
"You've been played : how corporations, governments, and schools use games to control us all" offers a groundbreaking exploration of gamification's dark side, revealing how corporations, governments, and educational institutions manipulate human behavior through sophisticated game design. The book critically examines the psychological mechanisms that transform everyday experiences into powerful control systems, challenging readers to understand how games subtly shape our decisions, motivations, and social interactions in an increasingly gamified world.
Good reasonable people : the psychology behind America's dangerous divide
Author:
Payne, Keith
Publication Info:
Viking, 2024
ISBN:
9780593491942
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HN 90 P57 Pay 2024
"Good reasonable people : the psychology behind America's dangerous divide" offers a penetrating psychological analysis of America's political polarization. Through rigorous research, Keith Payne explores how well-intentioned individuals become entrenched in opposing ideological camps, examining the cognitive mechanisms that drive social division. The book provides insights into human reasoning, revealing how seemingly rational people contribute to national fragmentation while believing they are acting justly and reasonably.
Discord全方位工具書 : 基本操作 伺服器設置完全解說 =[Discord comprehensive tool book: basic operations and server settings explained ]
Author:
邦卡
Publication Info:
旗標科技, 2024
ISBN:
9789863127758
Library Holding:
3/F A2 Science & Medicine, TK 5105.73 Pan 2024
"Discord comprehensive tool book: basic operations and server settings explained" is the ultimate guide for users seeking to master this popular communication platform. Covering everything from basic operations to advanced server management, the book provides step-by-step instructions and practical insights. It empowers readers to navigate Discord's features efficiently, whether they are community managers, gamers, online learning groups, or professional teams looking to optimize their digital communication and collaboration strategies.
Advantage China : agent of change in an era of global disruption
Author:
Garlick, Jeremy
Publication Info:
Bloomsbury Academic, 2024
ISBN:
9781350252318
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, HF 1604 Gar 2024
"Advantage China : agent of change in an era of global disruption" offers a compelling analysis of China's transformative role in the era of global disruption. Jeremy Garlick examines China's strategic positioning across economic, technological, and diplomatic domains, revealing how the nation is reshaping global dynamics. The book provides critical insights into China's innovative approaches to international relations, exploring its potential to become a pivotal agent of change in an increasingly interconnected and volatile world order.