Weekly Picks (2026-01-07)
Bernard Stiegler : memories of the future
Author:
Edited by Bart Buseyne, Georgios Tsagdis and Paul Willemarck.
Publication Info:
Bloomsbury Academic, 2024
ISBN:
9781350410442
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, B 2430 S7524 Ber 2024
This commemorative edited collection honors Bernard Stiegler's philosophical legacy across academic, artistic, and techno-scientific domains. Featuring diverse essays, the volume explores conditions of human existence and temporality through post-phenomenological frameworks. It traces Stiegler's multidimensional work in theorization, social diagnosis, politics, and aesthetics, while engaging with his vision of "technologies of care" and communities of knowledge and artistic practice. Essential for theorists, philosophers, and cultural practitioners seeking ethical frameworks for contemporary technological life.
邏輯學入門 : 88個邏輯學常識,提升思辨能力,辨識思維謬誤,清晰思考,理性生活 / 格桑著=“Introduction to Logic: 88 fundamental principles of logic to enhance critical thinking skills, identify logical fallacies, think clearly, and live rationally”
Author:
格桑
Publication Info:
遠流出版事業股份有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9786263616479
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, BC 175 Ke 2024
This accessible guide introduces 88 essential logic concepts through real-life examples and case studies. It systematically exposes common thinking fallacies—including equivocation, slippery slope, circular reasoning, and ad hominem attacks—enabling readers to recognize cognitive traps in daily communication and decision-making. By mastering logical principles like the law of excluded middle and sufficient reason, readers develop critical thinking skills to resist misinformation and make rational, informed choices in an information-saturated world.
The promise of beauty / Mimi Thi Nguyen.
Author:
Nguyen, Mimi Thi, 1974-
Publication Info:
Duke University Press, 2024
ISBN:
9781478026761
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, BH 301 P64 Ngu 2024
In The Promise of Beauty, Mimi Thi Nguyen explores how beauty functions as a tool to identify and bridge the gap between the world as it is and what it should be. Drawing from aesthetic and critical theories, she argues that beauty—and its absence—reveals political structures requiring transformation. The lack of beauty becomes both a political observation and a call to action. Through examining beauty as a critique of social arrangements, Nguyen demonstrates how aesthetic experience can inspire movements toward justice and a more equitable world.
AI賦能新學力 = Brave new words / 薩曼.可汗(Salman Khan)著 ; 吳凱琳譯
Author:
Khan, Salman, 1976-
Publication Info:
大和圖書有限公司; 天下雜誌股份有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9786267468494
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, LB 1028.43 Kha 2024
Authored by Khan Academy's founder Salman Khan, this groundbreaking book explores AI's transformative potential in education. It introduces Khanmigo, a revolutionary AI tutor developed with OpenAI, enabling personalized learning through Socratic dialogue. Khan demonstrates how AI can cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration while addressing legitimate concerns about privacy and academic integrity. Spanning from elementary classrooms to future workplaces, this essential guide offers concrete strategies for educators, parents, and students navigating education's AI-powered future.
Language is gesture / David McNeill.
Author:
McNeill, David, 1933-
Publication Info:
The MIT Press, 2025
ISBN:
9780262552912
Library Holding:
2/F C2 Language & Literature, P 118 McN 2025
This landmark study by Cambridge University Press reveals that gestures are integral components of language itself, not mere embellishments of speech. Leading scholars in psychology, linguistics, and anthropology provide cutting-edge analyses across diverse languages: Mayan, Australian, East Asian, English, and European. Through cross-linguistic and cross-cultural research, contributors demonstrate how gestures fundamentally shape human thought, construct meaning, and communicate ideas. This groundbreaking volume offers innovative theoretical perspectives on human cognition and communication, fundamentally transforming our understanding of how language truly works.
Artificial intelligence, real teaching : a guide to AI in ELT
Author:
Joshua M. Paiz, Rachel Toncelli, Ilka Kostka.
Publication Info:
University of Michigan Press, 2025
ISBN:
9780472039920
Library Holding:
G/F C1 Circulation Counter (Borrowing Desk) : Items on Reserve, PE 1128 A2 Pai 2025
Authored by leading ELT experts from prestigious American universities, this practical guide empowers English teachers worldwide to confidently integrate AI into their practice. Grounded in second language acquisition theory and learning science, the book provides concrete backend strategies for curriculum development, lesson planning, and assessment. It offers engaging front-end classroom activities and adaptable exercises encouraging teachers to personalize AI applications. The authors emphasize maintaining human interaction at education's core while navigating ethical AI integration. Essential reading for contemporary language educators.
澳門味道 : 美食之都傳承錄 / 李文娟著.="Flavors of Macao: Preserving a Gourmet Capital’s Legacy"
Author:
李文娟
Subject:
Cooks--Macau AND Food--Macau
Publication Info:
澳門出版協會; 澳門烹飪協會, 2024
ISBN:
9789996555282
Library Holding:
3/F A2 Science & Medicine, TX 649 Li 2024
"Flavors of Macao: Preserving a Gourmet Capital’s Legacy" is an extraordinary exploration of Macau's gastronomic landscape. This book delves into the rich tapestry of local cuisine, showcasing the unique fusion of Portuguese and Chinese culinary traditions. From street food to sophisticated dishes, it reveals how Macau's food culture reflects its complex history and multicultural identity. A must-read for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts seeking to understand the soul of this remarkable city.
最後的使團 : 1795年荷蘭使團和一段被遺忘的中西相遇史 / 歐陽泰著 ; 黃中憲譯 = The last embassy : Dutch mission of 1795 and the forgotten history of western encounters with China / Tonio Andrade.
Author:
Andrade, Tonio
Publication Info:
時報文化出版企業股份有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9786263961791
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, DJ 149 C5 And 2024
" The last embassy : Dutch mission of 1795 and the forgotten history of western encounters with China" is a captivating historical narrative that challenges conventional wisdom about Sino-Western relations. Tonio Andrade meticulously reconstructs the 1795 Dutch diplomatic mission to China, revealing the Qing Court's surprising openness and curiosity. Through rich archival materials, the book offers a nuanced perspective on cultural encounters, demonstrating that intercultural dialogue was more complex and dynamic than previously understood.
The Chinese in maritime Southeast Asia : trade and merchant communities in 17th-century Insulindia
Author:
Vienne, Marie-Sybille de, 1954-
Publication Info:
NUS Press, 2025
ISBN:
9789813252806
Library Holding:
G/F C1 Circulation Counter (Borrowing Desk) : Items on Reserve, DS 632.3 C5 Vie 2025
A groundbreaking exploration of Chinese merchant communities in 17th-century maritime Southeast Asia, this book reveals how Chinese traders became the most dynamic economic agents during the Dutch East India Company's era. By examining VOC archives, the author illuminates the remarkable flexibility and strategic management of Chinese merchants who dominated trade networks across major Southeast Asian commercial hubs, ultimately becoming the most significant non-European free community in cities like Batavia.
經緯華夏 / 許倬雲著="The Fabric of China"
Author:
許倬雲, 1930-
Publication Info:
三聯書店(香港)有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9789620453946
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, DS 735 Hsu 2024
"The Fabric of China" is a profound exploration of China's geographical and cultural tapestry. Through meticulous research, the author reveals how China's vast and diverse terrain has fundamentally shaped its civilization. From the Yellow River to the Tibetan Plateau, the book offers an insightful journey through the geographical determinants of Chinese culture, providing readers with a unique understanding of how landscape influences national identity and historical development.
What is life? : evolution as computation / Blaise Agüera Y Arcas.
Author:
Aguera y Arcas, Blaise
Publication Info:
The MIT Press, 2025
ISBN:
9780262554091
Library Holding:
3/F C2 History & Geography, GN 34.3 I53 Agu 2025
A groundbreaking exploration at the intersection of biology and computation, this book redefines life as an evolutionary computational process. By examining genetic information, natural selection, and systemic interactions, the author provides a revolutionary perspective on how life emerges and adapts. Challenging traditional scientific boundaries, it offers profound insights into the algorithmic nature of biological systems, making complex scientific concepts accessible and fascinating.
粵港澳大灣區法治建設 : 規則銜接與機制對接="Rule of Law Development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Regulatory Convergence and Institutional Alignment"
Author:
朱國斌, 鄭煒主編.
Publication Info:
三聯書店(香港)有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9789620454370
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, KNQ 6808 Yue 2024
A comprehensive exploration of legal integration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, this book examines the complex challenges of rule convergence under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework. Featuring perspectives from government officials, scholars, and legal professionals, it offers innovative strategies for overcoming institutional barriers and promoting cross-border judicial cooperation, providing crucial insights into developing a cohesive, internationally competitive legal ecosystem.