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Weekly Picks (2026-09-23)

Colonised minds : narratives that shape psychology
Author: O'Connor, Akira
Subject: Psychology AND Imperialism
Publication Info: Sage , 2024
ISBN: 9781529791808
Library Holding: 2/F A3 Education & Arts, BF 121 O'C 2024
This book offers a critical examination of psychology through an anti-colonial lens, questioning long-held assumptions about objectivity and scientific neutrality. By exploring the historical power structures that shaped the discipline, it reveals how certain ideas were promoted while others were marginalized. The authors introduce critical, anti-racist, and feminist perspectives that encourage a more inclusive understanding of human experience. Highly recommended for students, educators, and researchers interested in psychology, social justice, and the decolonization of knowledge.
假如苹果会落下 : 塞尚与在场 = If these apples should fall : Cezanne and the present
Author: Clark, T. J. (Timothy J.)
Subject: Painting, French AND Cézanne, Paul
Publication Info: 广西美术出版社, 2026
ISBN: 9787549428564
Library Holding: 2/F A3 Education & Arts, ND 553 C33 Cla 2026
In this influential reassessment of Paul Cézanne, renowned art historian T. J. Clark examines why the artist continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. Moving beyond traditional accounts of modernism, the book explores the tensions, uncertainties, and sense of displacement hidden beneath Cézanne’s celebrated paintings. Through close readings of still lifes, landscapes, and The Card Players, it offers fresh insights into art, modernity, and human experience. Highly recommended for readers interested in art history, philosophy, and modern visual culture.
擁抱逝水年華 : 普魯斯特如何改變你的人生 : 美感觀看九章 = [Embracing Time Lost: How Proust Can Change Your Life - Nine Essays on the Art of Seeing]
Author: De Botton, Alain
Subject: Criticism AND Proust, Marcel
Publication Info: 菓子文化, 2025
ISBN: 9786269954216
Library Holding: 2/F C2 Language & Literature, PQ 2631 R63 De 2025
This book brings Marcel Proust’s insights into everyday life through Alain de Botton’s engaging and accessible writing. Rather than treating Proust as a distant literary icon, it explores how his ideas can help readers appreciate the present, cope with suffering, build meaningful relationships, and cultivate a richer way of seeing the world. Organized around nine life lessons, it transforms literary reflection into practical wisdom. Highly recommended for readers interested in literature, philosophy, and personal development.
First step to quantum computing : a practical guide for beginners
Author: Shabani, Javad, 1981-
Subject: Quantum computing
Publication Info: World Scientific, 2025
ISBN: 9789811253195
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QA 76.889 Sha 2025
Quantum computing is transforming the future of information technology, yet its concepts can seem intimidating to newcomers. This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to quantum information and quantum computing, covering fundamental ideas in quantum mechanics, linear algebra, and computational applications. Through guided exercises and coding activities, readers gain both conceptual understanding and practical experience. Highly recommended for undergraduate students, aspiring researchers, and technology enthusiasts seeking a solid foundation in one of today’s most exciting scientific fields.
多重宇宙 : 量子力學、超弦理論、9+1維度時空, 人類對宇宙的最新真相探究 = [The Multiverse: Quantum Mechanics, String Theory, 9+1-Dimensional Spacetime, and Humanity's Quest for the Latest Truths of the Universe]
Author: 野村泰紀, 1974-
Subject: Multiverse AND Quantum theory
Publication Info: 易博士文化, 2025
ISBN: 9789864804474
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QC 174.123 Nom 2025
Could there be countless universes beyond our own? This book introduces readers to the fascinating world of modern cosmology, exploring quantum mechanics, string theory, cosmic inflation, dark matter, and the multiverse. Written in an accessible, story-driven style without complex equations, it explains how cutting-edge scientific theories attempt to answer some of humanity’s deepest questions about existence and reality. Highly recommended for curious readers, students, and science enthusiasts seeking an engaging introduction to contemporary physics and cosmological thought.
萬物的名字 : 博物學之父布豐與林奈的頂尖對決, 一場影響日後三百年生物學發展的競賽 = Every living thing : the great and deadly race to know all life
Author: Roberts, Jason (President of Panmedia Corporation)
Subject: Biology AND History
Publication Info: 麥田出版, 2025
ISBN: 9786263109001
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QH 44 Rob 2025
Set during the age of exploration, this book tells the remarkable story of Carl Linnaeus and Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, whose rivalry transformed the study of life on Earth. Through a compelling dual biography, it explores their competing visions of nature, classification, evolution, and humanity. Their intellectual contest helped shape modern biology and influenced scientific thought for centuries. Highly recommended for readers interested in natural history, the history of science, and the personalities behind major scientific discoveries.
沉埋的粤菜檔案 = The buried archive of Cantonese American cooking
Author: 徐子君
Subject: Food habits AND History
Publication Info: 字字研究所, 2025
ISBN: 9789887078166
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, TX 724.5 C5 Hsu 2025
Beginning with a lost Cantonese cookbook and an unexpected email, this book traces the remarkable history of Chinese cuisine in North America. Through archival research, oral histories, and family stories, the author uncovers a forgotten golden age of Cantonese dining and the experiences of Chinese immigrant communities. More than a food history, it is a story of migration, identity, and cultural memory. Highly recommended for readers interested in culinary history, Chinese diaspora studies, and cross-cultural exchange.
冰與血之歌 : 北歐千年史 = The story of Scandianavia
Author: Ringen, Stein
Subject: History AND Scandinavia
Publication Info: 衛城出版, 2025
ISBN: 9786267645321
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DL 5 Rin 2025
This book traces the thousand-year history of Scandinavia, from the age of the Vikings to the emergence of modern democratic welfare states. Covering major developments in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, it explores political conflicts, religious transformations, imperial ambitions, nation-building, and social progress. Combining historical scholarship with engaging storytelling, the author reveals how the Nordic countries evolved from rival kingdoms into some of the world’s most admired societies. Highly recommended for readers interested in European history, Nordic culture, and political development.
故宮退食录 = [Notes from Leisure Hours in the Palace Museum]
Author: 朱家溍
Subject: China AND Antiquities
Publication Info: 中华书局, 2025
ISBN: 9787101173666
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 715 Chu 2025
Written by renowned Palace Museum scholar Zhu Jiazhen, this book brings together decades of research on Chinese cultural heritage. Covering calligraphy, painting, antiques, palace architecture, imperial history, theatre, food culture, and Beijing traditions, it combines rigorous scholarship with engaging storytelling. Drawing on the author’s firsthand experience working in the Palace Museum, it offers unique insights into the history and material culture of imperial China. Highly recommended for readers interested in Chinese history, art, museums, and traditional culture.
李大钊与近代中国的思想变动 = [Li Dazhao and Intellectual Change in Modern China]
Author: 侯且岸
Subject: China AND Philosophy
Publication Info: 北京大学出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787301352298
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 777.15 L5 Hou 2025
This book offers a comprehensive study of Li Dazhao’s thought and his influence on the intellectual transformation of modern China. Drawing on more than three decades of research, it examines his views on Marxism, socialism, culture, history, law, political parties, and the New Culture Movement. Combining meticulous historical analysis with intellectual history, the book reveals Li’s pivotal role in shaping modern Chinese political and social thought. Highly recommended for readers interested in modern Chinese history, political ideas, and intellectual change.
故事與回憶： 大炮台山下及周邊地區 = [Stories and Memories: The Area Below Mount Fortress and Its Surroundings]
Author: Basílio, Manuel V.
Subject: Macau AND History
Publication Info: Manuel Viseu Basílio, 2025
ISBN: 9789998160590
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 796 M35 Bas 2025
Focusing on the area surrounding Mount Fortress in Macau, this book combines oral histories and documentary sources to trace the experiences of the Macanese community across several centuries. Through personal stories and local memories, it highlights the community’s contributions to Macau’s social, economic, and cultural development, while illustrating the long-standing interaction between Chinese and Portuguese traditions. Highly recommended for readers interested in Macau studies, local history, cultural heritage, and the diverse identities that have shaped the city.
乾隆的地图 = [Qianlong's Maps]
Author: 成一农, 1974-
Subject: Emperor of China AND Cartography
Publication Info: 北京大学出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787301366011
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, GA 1123.6 A1 Che 2025
Drawing on the rich cartographic records of the Qianlong era, this book explores how maps functioned as essential tools of governance in Qing China. Through case studies involving military campaigns, river management, coastal engineering, imperial tombs, palaces, and royal tours, it reveals how information was gathered, visualized, and used in decision-making. Written in an accessible style, it demonstrates the practical role of maps in administering a vast empire. Highly recommended for readers interested in Chinese history, cartography, and state administration.