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Weekly Picks (2026-04-15)

宋学西渐 : 欧洲迈向近代启蒙之路 = The transmission of Neo-Confucianism of the Song and Ming dynasties to the west : an approach to the European enlightment / (日)井川义次著 ; 刘绍晨译.
Author: 井川义次, 1961- author.
Subject: Neo-Confucianism--Study and teaching--Europe AND
Publication Info: 北京大学出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787301328446
Library Holding: 2/F A3 Education & Arts, B 127 N4 Iga 2024
This work meticulously analyzes Neo-Confucian commentaries on the Four Books and traces their transmission to Western thought through missionary scholars and Enlightenment thinkers. It systematically explores how Foucquet, Vontius, and Wolff adapted Song-Ming philosophy, revealing how Eastern rationalism profoundly influenced European intellectual development. The book demonstrates Neo-Confucianism's pivotal role in shaping the Enlightenment movement and modernization, offering fresh perspectives on East-West philosophical exchange during the early modern period.
You can publish your journal article : advice from editors to help you succeed / Gilbert C. Gee.
Author: Gee, Gilbert C., author.
Subject: Academic writing AND Scholarly publishing
Publication Info: SAGE, 2024
ISBN: 9781544309552
Library Holding: 2/F C2 Language & Literature, PN 146 Gee 2024
You Can Publish Your Journal Article by Gilbert C. Gee offers invaluable guidance for scholars navigating academic publishing. Drawing on his experience as a writer, peer reviewer, and Editor-in-Chief, Gee demystifies the journal submission process and reveals editors' expectations. This practical guide helps researchers write compelling papers, succeed in peer review, and increase publication success rates. An essential resource for academics seeking to advance their careers through strategic scholarly communication.
A brief history of mathematics for curious minds / Krzysztof R. Apt, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, MIMUW, University of Warsaw, Poland.
Author: Apt, Krzysztof R., 1949- author.
Subject: Mathematics--History--Popular works AND
Publication Info: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2024
ISBN: 9789811280443
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QA 21 Apt 2024
Discover how mathematics has shaped human civilization through millennia. This accessible history traces mathematical development from the ancient Lebombo bone (43,000 years old) to the 21st century, presented through an informal narrative requiring no prior mathematical knowledge. The author guides curious minds to appreciate mathematics' beauty and relevance, while appendices explore historically significant proofs and concepts at secondary school level. A perfect journey for those seeking to understand humanity's intellectual heritage.
了不起的Markdown : 大语言模型时代的通用语言="The Amazing Markdown: The Universal Language of the Big Language Model Era" / 毕小朋著.
Author: 毕小朋.
Subject: Document markup languages AND Markdown (Document markup language)
Publication Info: 电子工业出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787121507892
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QA 76.76 H94 Pi 2025
Markdown has evolved into the universal writing language of the AI era. This practical guide systematically covers typography, syntax standards, and intelligent collaboration tools. From immersive writing in Typora to knowledge graph construction in Obsidian, from smart editing in VS Code to collaborative creation with AI, the book features over 100 instructive diagrams and real-world applications. Through scenario-based three-step teaching (setup, breakdown, demonstration), it transforms technical tools into creative enablers for professionals, scholars, and students navigating modern writing practices.
气候与帝国想象 : 哈布斯堡科学家如何跨尺度丈量世界 = Climate in motion: science, empire, and the problem of scale / (美) 德博拉·R. 库恩 (Deborah R. Coen) 著 ; 丁子珺译.
Author: Coen, Deborah R.
Subject: Climatology--Research--Austria AND Climatology--History--19th century
Publication Info: 中信出版集团, 2025
ISBN: 9787521770308
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, QC 857 A8 Coe 2025
This book reveals how modern climate science emerged from the multilingual, multicultural Habsburg Empire in 19th-century Central Europe. Yale historian Deborah Coen examines how imperial scientists sought unity amid nationalist waves by studying natural phenomena—plants, hydrology, temperature, and precipitation—across diverse scales. The author ingeniously links climate research with imperial imagination, showing how scientists bridged local and imperial scales, creating new scientific language to describe and envision the empire, ultimately shaping contemporary climate science and environmental thought.
葡撻 : 澳門="Portuguese egg tart: Macau" / [高藹琳繁中英翻譯, 王程序簡中翻譯]
Author: 0
Subject: Cooking (Eggs)--Macau AND Pies--Macau
Publication Info: 利巳語言資訊科技服務有限公司, 2024
ISBN: 9789998113619
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, TX 773 Pas 2024
Portuguese egg tart: Macau  traces the captivating origin and evolution of this iconic dessert through engaging storytelling. Created by LITS, the book features multiple languages—Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English—complemented by Luísa Petiz's exquisite watercolor illustrations. Discover how this beloved pastry journeyed from Portugal to Macau, transforming into a symbol of local culinary heritage. A cultural narrative that celebrates the intersection of traditions, this book invites both residents and visitors to explore Macau's multicultural identity through the lens of its most cherished sweet treat.
最后的使团 : 1795年荷兰访华使团及被遗忘的中西相遇史 = The last embassy : the dutch mission of 1795 and the forgotten history of western encounters with China / (美)欧阳泰(Tonio Andrade)著 ; 张孝铎译.
Author: Andrade, Tonio, author.
Subject: Netherlands--Foreign relations--China AND China--Foreign relations--Netherlands
Publication Info: 中信出版集团, 2025
ISBN: 9787521777352
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, DJ 149 C5 And 2025
The Last Embassy chronicles the 1795 Dutch mission to China, offering a vivid alternative to the famous Macartney embassy of 1793. Through the detailed journals of mission members, author Andrade reveals how the Dutch, experienced in East Asian diplomacy, successfully employed ceremonial courtship rather than hard-nosed negotiation. Permitted to enter the Summer Palace and celebrate Qianlong's sixtieth jubilee, the Dutch encountered a sophisticated imperial system that rewarded cultural understanding. This forgotten history illuminates pre-modern East Asian international relations and human connection across civilizations.
植物澳門學 : “葡萄牙人大傳播”="Botany in Macau: "The Portuguese Dissemination" / 金國平, 葉農著.
Author: 金國平, author
Subject: Plants and civilization--Portugal AND Plants and civilization--Macau
Publication Info: 暨南大學澳門研究院; 文化公所, 2025
ISBN: 9789998127524
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 796 M34 P53 Chi 2025
This groundbreaking work explores the untold story of how Portuguese merchants channeled American plants through Macau to transform China. Authors Jin Guoping and Ye Nong demonstrate that while Spanish conquistadors introduced New World crops to Europe, it was Portuguese traders who recognized their commercial potential and successfully established the plant trade route from Macau to the Chinese coast. Corn, potatoes, and peppers reshaped Chinese agriculture and cuisine, profoundly affecting population growth and economic development. This book not only supplements Columbus Exchange theory but reveals Macau's pivotal role as a transcultural hub in early globalization.
Qualitative research writing : credible and trustworthy writing from beginning to end / Michelle Salmona, Dan Kaczynski, Eli Lieber.
Author: Salmona, Michelle, author.
Subject: Social sciences--Authorship AND Learning and scholarship--Authorship
Publication Info: Sage, 2024
ISBN: 9781071818107
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, H 61.8 Sal 2024
This practical guide, co-authored by Michelle Salmona, Dan Kaczynski, and Eli Lieber, transforms qualitative research writing from conception to completion. The book emphasizes establishing credibility and trustworthiness throughout the writing process, offering step-by-step guidance paired with concrete digital tools for enhancement. Designed for both novice researchers and experienced scholars, it bridges theoretical foundations with actionable strategies. Readers will learn to construct compelling narratives that strengthen their qualitative research presentations and academic influence effectively.
读懂新质生产力="Understanding New Productivity" / 黄群慧著.
Author: 黄群慧, 1966- author.
Subject: Industrial productivity--China AND Technological innovations--Government policy--China
Publication Info: 中信出版集团, 2024
ISBN: 9787521764062
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, HD 56 Hua 2024
Understanding New Quality Productivity by Huang Qunhui, Director of the Economic Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, provides a comprehensive analysis of this pivotal economic theory. The book explores the theoretical foundations and practical implications of new quality productivity as a key response to accelerating global technological revolution and industrial transformation. Through rigorous analysis and accessible language, Huang clarifies critical concepts and offers strategic guidance for policymakers, managers, and general readers seeking to understand how to seize development opportunities and achieve shared prosperity in unprecedented times.
Marketing research with R and Python / Howard Pong Yuen Lam.
Author: Lam, Howard Pong-Yuen, author.
Subject: Marketing research--Data processing AND R (Computer program language)
Publication Info: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2024
ISBN: 9789811278693
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, HF 5415.2 Lam 2024
This practical guide, authored by Howard Pong Yuen Lam from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, empowers marketers and researchers to conduct professional marketing studies using free, open-source tools—R and Python. The book presents essential marketing research frameworks and concepts for new product development without requiring programming expertise. Readers learn to analyze market data, evaluate product strategies, and make data-driven business decisions on personal computers. With accessible explanations, practical datasets, and step-by-step examples, this resource bridges the gap between marketing theory and technological implementation, making advanced research accessible to all.
变革时代的公司契约 : 法律能否与时俱进？ / (美) 史蒂文·大卫杜夫·所罗门, 兰德尔·斯图尔特·托马斯编 ; 李诗鸿, 林少伟译 = The corporate contract in changing times : is the law keeping up? / Steven Davidoff Solomon, Randall Stuart Thomas.
Author: 0
Subject: Contracts--United States AND Contracts--Delaware
Publication Info: 上海人民出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787208186576
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, KF 801 Cor 2024
This comprehensive volume brings together leading corporate law scholars, judges, and top law firm attorneys to examine urgent reforms needed in modern corporate law. It addresses how capital markets have transformed dramatically through shareholder activism, institutional investor empowerment, and expanded proxy advisory influence—developments that far outpace updates to foundational corporate law. Analyzing contemporary phenomena like activist hedge funds and dual-class share structures, the book explores essential legal adaptations required for today's dynamic business environment.