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Weekly Picks (2026-10-07)

Intentional ambition : redefining your work for greater joy, freedom, and fulfillment
Author: Rha Goddess
Subject: Job satisfaction AND Personal coaching
Publication Info: Wiley, 2025
ISBN: 1394299680
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, BJ 1533 A4 Rha 2025
This book challenges conventional ideas of success by encouraging readers to redefine their relationship with work. Drawing on years of coaching experience, Rha Goddess presents the concept of “intentional ambition,” helping individuals align their careers with their values, purpose, and personal fulfillment. Through inspiring stories and practical strategies, the book explores how to make conscious choices rather than simply follow expectations. Highly recommended for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking greater joy, freedom, and meaning in their work and life.
梅特涅 : 帝国与世界 = Metternich. Stragtege und Visionar
Author: Siemann, Wolfram
Subject: Biography AND History
Publication Info: 社会科学文献出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787522845821
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DB 80.8 M57 Sie 2025
This book presents a comprehensive portrait of Klemens von Metternich, one of the most influential diplomats in nineteenth-century Europe. Tracing his life from the French Revolution to the post-Napoleonic era, it explores his role in preserving the Habsburg Empire and shaping the balance-of-power system established at the Congress of Vienna. Combining political, diplomatic, and personal perspectives, it reveals the complexities of a statesman navigating an age of upheaval. Highly recommended for readers interested in European history, diplomacy, and international relations.
从"四夷"到"外国" : 《宋史·外国传》研究 = [From “Four Barbarians” to “Foreign Countries”: A Study of the “Biographies of Foreign Countries” in the History of Song]
Author: 钱云
Subject: China AND History
Publication Info: 中华书局, 2025
ISBN: 9787101174595
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 751 Chi 2025
Focusing on the Treatise on Foreign Countries in the History of Song, this book examines a major shift in Chinese historical thought, from the traditional concept of “barbarians” to the recognition of “foreign countries.” Through detailed analysis of political, cultural, geographical, and diplomatic records, it reveals how the Song period developed a more complex understanding of the world beyond its borders. Highly recommended for readers interested in Chinese history, intellectual history, and the evolution of cross-cultural relations.
The global casino : an introduction to environmental issues
Author: Middleton, Nick
Subject: Environmentalism AND Human ecology
Publication Info: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2025
ISBN: 9781032497020
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, GF 41 Mid 2025
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to today’s most pressing environmental issues, examining both the natural processes that shape the planet and the political, economic, and social forces behind environmental change. Using case studies from around the world, it explores topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable development, net-zero strategies, nature-based solutions, and environmental justice. Clear, engaging, and interdisciplinary, it offers valuable insights into global challenges and potential solutions. Highly recommended for students and anyone interested in the future of our planet.
Quantitative text analysis using R : scraping, preparing, visualising and modelling data.
Author: Bernauer, Julian
Subject: Research AND Quantitative research
Publication Info: Sage, 2025
ISBN: 9781526467010
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, H 62 Ber 2025
This book provides a practical introduction to quantitative text analysis using R, guiding readers through every stage of the research process, from data collection and cleaning to visualization, classification, and modeling. Drawing on examples from the social sciences, it combines methodological rigor with hands-on programming skills while addressing issues such as research ethics and critical data interpretation. Clear and accessible, it empowers readers to work confidently with real-world textual data. Highly recommended for students and researchers in social science, media studies, and data analytics.
经济的跃迁 : 跨越中等技术陷阱 = [Economic Leap: Overcoming the Middle Technology Trap]
Author: 郑永年
Subject: Technological innovations AND Economic aspects
Publication Info: 中信出版集团, 2026
ISBN: 9787521782714
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, HC 430 T4 Che 2026
This book examines the challenge of overcoming the “middle technology trap” and achieving high-quality economic development in an era of rapid technological change and global competition. Through comparative analysis of China, Western economies, the Soviet experience, and East Asian development models, it explores innovation systems, industrial upgrading, and technological progress. Combining policy analysis with historical insights, it offers a systematic perspective on national competitiveness and economic transformation. Highly recommended for readers interested in economics, innovation, public policy, and development studies.
The 7 commitments of a great team : a leadership fable
Author: Gordon, Jon, 1971-
Subject: Management AND Leadership
Publication Info: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2025
ISBN: 9781119757382
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, HD 66 Gor 2025
What transforms a group of talented individuals into a truly great team? Through an engaging leadership fable, this book reveals seven essential commitments that strengthen trust, connection, accountability, resilience, and shared purpose. Following a struggling leader who rediscovers lessons from his past, it combines memorable storytelling with practical strategies for overcoming adversity and achieving lasting success together. Highly recommended for leaders, coaches, entrepreneurs, and team members seeking to build stronger relationships, improve collaboration, and create a positive, high-performing team culture.
香料之路 : 一部关于欲望,探险和帝国的历史 = The spice route
Author: Keay, John
Subject: History AND Spice trade
Publication Info: 九州出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787522527383
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, HD 9210 Kea 2024
This book traces the remarkable history of the spice trade across three millennia, revealing how pepper, cinnamon, and other coveted commodities inspired exploration, global commerce, and imperial rivalry. Drawing on ancient geographies, travel accounts, and maritime records, the author follows merchants and explorers across continents and oceans. The result is a vivid history of desire, discovery, cultural exchange, and power. Highly recommended for readers interested in world history, maritime exploration, empire, and the early forces that shaped globalization.
Behavioral AI : unleash decision making with data
Author: Tabrizi, Rogayeh
Subject: Big data AND Artificial intelligence
Publication Info: Wiley, 2025
ISBN: 9781394196869
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, HF 5548.2 Tab 2025
This book explores how artificial intelligence, big data, and behavioral economics can work together to improve decision-making. Rather than treating more data as the answer, it emphasizes asking better questions, understanding human behavior, and bringing diverse expertise into AI projects. The author offers practical strategies for overcoming common data challenges, improving governance, and turning complex information into measurable value. Highly recommended for business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and data professionals seeking to make AI initiatives more focused, human-centered, and effective.
Pirate imperialism : trade, abolition, and global suppression of maritime raiding, 1825-1870
Author: Barcia Paz, Manuel, 1972-
Subject: Piracy AND History
Publication Info: Yale University Press, 2026
ISBN: 9780300269451
Library Holding: G/F C1 Circulation Counter (Borrowing Desk) : Items on Reserve, KZ 7212 Bar 2026
This book presents a global history of piracy suppression between 1825 and 1870, revealing its deep connections with imperial expansion. From the Atlantic and Mediterranean to East Africa, Southeast Asia, and China, the author examines how imperial powers invoked civilization, free trade, and abolition to justify intervention against maritime raiding. It also questions who had the authority to define others as “pirates.” Highly recommended for readers interested in maritime history, empire, global trade, and nineteenth-century international relations.
思考，快与慢 = Thinking, fast and slow
Author: Kahneman, Daniel, 1934-2024
Subject: Decision making AND Reasoning
Publication Info: 中信出版, 2025
ISBN: 9787521766912
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, BF 441 Kah 2025
Why are our decisions often less rational than we imagine? This book explores two modes of thinking: fast, intuitive System 1 and slower, more deliberate System 2. Drawing on decades of psychological research, Daniel Kahneman explains how cognitive biases, overconfidence, framing, and attitudes toward risk shape everyday judgments and choices. Engaging experiments and examples make complex ideas accessible. Highly recommended for readers interested in psychology, economics, and decision-making, it offers valuable tools for recognizing mental shortcuts and thinking more critically.