Weekly Picks (2025-11-04)
杜维明对话集 = Dialogues of Tu Weiming / 杜维明等著.
Author:
杜维明, 1940-
Publication Info:
人民出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787010261836
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, B 29 Tu 2024
This book offers a profound exploration of contemporary New Confucian thought through an intricate series of conversations. The book delves into critical global challenges, bridging Eastern and Western philosophical traditions while reimagining humanistic values. Tu Weiming illuminates the relevance of Confucian wisdom in the modern world, presenting a nuanced dialogue on culture, spirituality, and human potential that transcends traditional intellectual boundaries and offers fresh perspectives on global understanding.
当代自由意志导论 = A contemporary introduction to free will / (美) 罗伯特·凯恩著 ; 徐向东译.
Author:
Kane, Robert, 1938-
Subject:
Free will and determinism
Publication Info:
广西师范大学出版社, 2025
ISBN:
9787559874603
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, BJ 1461 Kan 2025
A groundbreaking exploration of free will that challenges our understanding of choice and responsibility. Kane's masterpiece navigates the complex debate between compatibilism and incompatibilism, using literary classics and real-life scenarios to illuminate the philosophical puzzle of human agency. This accessible guide invites readers to question the nature of decision-making, offering profound insights into the fundamental mechanisms of human freedom.
学术的中心 : 英法德美=Centers of learning : Britain, France, Germany, United States / [以]约瑟夫·本-戴维(Joseph Ben-David)著 ; 沈文钦, 陈洪捷, 秦琳译
Author:
Ben-David, Joseph
Publication Info:
北京大学出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787301355169
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, LA 173 Ben 2024
A masterful exploration of academic centers in Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, this book reveals the intricate evolution of higher education systems. Joseph Ben-David meticulously traces the shifting landscapes of scientific knowledge, analyzing the transformation of academic power centers from the 17th to the 20th century. By examining institutional structures, educational functions, and global academic relationships, the work offers profound insights into the dynamics of knowledge production and intellectual development.
偶遇 : 在漫游中感知艺术=[Encounter: Experiencing Art While Wandering] / 巫鸿著.
Author:
巫鸿, 1945-
Subject:
Art appreciation
Publication Info:
上海三联書店, 2024
ISBN:
9787542685469
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, NX 65 Wu 2024
A transformative guide to perceiving art through urban wandering, this book reimagines artistic experience beyond museum walls. Raphael Cecil invites readers to explore cities as living canvases, revealing how spontaneous encounters can unlock aesthetic understanding. By encouraging mindful observation and emotional engagement, the work demonstrates that art is not confined to galleries but exists in everyday moments, waiting to be discovered through curious and open-minded exploration.
歐巴馬資深文膽的精準表達課 : 從 50-25-25 準備法, BBQ 法則到 AI 工具, 讓你從公開演講到日常溝通都一手掌握 / 泰瑞 蘇普拉 著 ; 許可欣 譯 = Say it well : find your voice, speak your mind, inspire any audience / Terry Szuplat.
Author:
Szuplat, Terry
Publication Info:
商周出版, 2024
ISBN:
9786263903401
Library Holding:
2/F C2 Language & Literature, PN 4129.15 Szu 2024
A comprehensive communication mastery guide from Obama's senior speechwriter, offering transformative strategies for effective expression. This book unveils precise communication techniques like the 50-25-25 preparation method and BBQ communication principles, empowering readers to excel in public speaking, business negotiations, and everyday interactions. By integrating cutting-edge AI tools and professional insights, the work provides a systematic approach to communication, enabling readers to communicate with confidence and clarity.
明代中国的大航海 : 郑和下西洋论稿=[The Great Navigation of Ming Dynasty China: Essays on Zheng He's Voyages to the West] / 万明著.
Author:
万明
Subject:
Navigation AND Cheng, He
Publication Info:
科学出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787030792624
Library Holding:
3/F A2 Science & Medicine, VK 101 Wan 2024
A groundbreaking exploration of China's maritime history during the Ming Dynasty, focusing on Zheng He's legendary voyages. This meticulously researched work reconstructs the complex historical, political, and cultural contexts of the maritime expeditions, revealing China's profound maritime capabilities. By critically examining the Silk Maritime Route, the book challenges traditional narratives, offering a comprehensive understanding of China's global maritime influence and Zheng He's unprecedented naval achievements.
风起云飞扬 : 钱乘旦讲大国崛起 = Professor Qian's lectures on the rise and fall of the world powers = Fengqi yun feiyang : Qian Chengdan jiang daguo jueqi / 钱乘旦著.
Author:
钱乘旦
Subject:
World history
Publication Info:
北京大学出版, 2024
ISBN:
9787301354445
Library Holding:
3/F C2 History & Geography, D 20 Chi 2024
A profound exploration of contemporary Chinese literature and cultural transformation, this book delves into the intellectual and artistic currents of the mid-20th century. Through meticulous analysis, the author traces the spiritual evolution of writers amidst social upheavals, revealing the complex interactions between literature, politics, and individual consciousness. By examining key literary works and authors, the book offers a comprehensive panorama of China's literary landscape during a pivotal historical period.
失败 : 1891--1900 清王朝的战争、改革和排外=[Failure: Wars, Reforms, and Xenophobia in the Qing Dynasty, 1891-1900] / 李礼著.
Author:
李礼
Publication Info:
香港中和出版, 2024
ISBN:
9789888869923
Library Holding:
3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 764.2 Li 2024
This book meticulously chronicles a tumultuous decade in late Qing history. Through rich historical documentation, the book explores pivotal events like the First Sino-Japanese War, the Hundred Days' Reform, and the Boxer Rebellion. It provides an in-depth analysis of the Qing Empire's internal struggles and external challenges, offering readers a nuanced understanding of China's complex transformation during this critical period of modernization and national crisis.
澳門平民房屋 : 建築與歷史(1900 - 1980) = Macau's social housing : architecture and history (1900-1980) / 陳家然, 勞加裕著.
Author:
陳家然
Subject:
Public housing AND Housing policy
Publication Info:
遺產學會, 2025
ISBN:
9789998111806
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HD 7288.78 M3 Che 2025
This book is a comprehensive exploration of the urban architectural evolution in Macau during the early 20th century. The book meticulously traces the development of working-class housing in various neighborhoods, including Barra, Fok Kei, and Taipa. Through rich documentation and imagery, it reconstructs forgotten architectural landscapes, offering readers a profound understanding of Macau's social history and urban transformation.
軟技能 : 讓你不過時, 不貶值, 不消失 : 工作與人生的升級說明書 = Soft skills / 劉潤 [and 5 others] 著.
Author:
劉潤, 1976-
Publication Info:
漫遊者文化, 2025
ISBN:
9786264090476
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, HF 5381 Liu 2025
This book is a comprehensive career development guidebook that transcends traditional skill acquisition. Compiled by 30 cross-disciplinary experts, the book deconstructs critical workplace survival strategies focusing on communication, thinking, and influence. More than a skill manual, it offers a transformative approach to personal and professional growth. Through systematic methodologies and vivid case studies, the book provides readers with practical tools to maintain relevance, adaptability, and continuous evolution in a rapidly changing professional landscape.
一流、二流、三流的提問術 : 發掘問題, 激勵他人, 改變行動力的48個提問訣竅=[First-rate, second-rate, and third-rate questioning: 48 tips for uncovering problems, inspiring others, and changing your actions] / 桐生稔著 ; 林慧雯譯.
Author:
桐生稔, 1978-
Publication Info:
商周出版, 2025
ISBN:
9786263903616
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HF 5718 Kir 2025
This book is a comprehensive guide to transformative communication through strategic questioning. Presenting 48 nuanced questioning techniques, the book explores how precise questions can unlock potential, break mental barriers, and drive meaningful dialogue across professional, educational, and personal domains. It offers readers a systematic approach to asking questions that inspire creativity, stimulate critical thinking, and fundamentally change interpersonal dynamics and problem-solving strategies.
混淆 : 个人隐私自我保护手册 / (美) 芬恩·布伦顿 (Finn Brunton), (美) 海伦·尼森鲍姆 (Helen Nissenbaum) 著 ; 赵精武, 林北征译 = Obfuscation : a user's guide for privacy and protest / Finn Brunton, Helen Nissenbaum.
Author:
Brunton, Finn
Publication Info:
北京大学出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787301352434
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, JC 596.2 U5 Bru 2024
This book is a critical guide to navigating digital privacy challenges. The book comprehensively explores the intricate mechanisms of privacy invasion, from digital footprints to social media tracking and big data surveillance. It offers practical strategies for individuals to protect their personal information, empowering readers to effectively "obfuscate" their digital presence. A must-read for anyone seeking to reclaim control and security in an increasingly transparent digital landscape.