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Weekly Picks (2026-10-14)

Academic integrity in the age of AI
Author: Bertram Gallant, Tricia, 1970-
Subject: Artificial intelligence AND Educational applications
Publication Info: Cambridge University Press, 2026
ISBN: 9781009672061
Library Holding: 2/F A3 Education & Arts, LB 1028.44 Ber 2026
Generative AI is transforming teaching, learning, and assessment while raising urgent questions about academic integrity. This book examines lessons from earlier technological disruptions and imagines a cautionary university of 2045 to show why education must evolve beyond simply adding new tools. It proposes evidence-based strategies for policies, assessment redesign, and ethical decision-making, emphasizing human agency in shaping responsible AI use. Highly recommended for students, educators, and higher education leaders seeking to balance technological innovation with integrity, trust, and meaningful learning.
Critical thinking skills
Author: Cohen, Martin, 1964-
Subject: Critical thinking AND Problem solving
Publication Info: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2024
ISBN: 9781394244584
Library Holding: G/F Zone A Exhibition Area, BC 177 Coh 2024
This book offers an accessible and practical introduction to critical thinking, helping readers analyze information, evaluate evidence, identify assumptions, and construct stronger arguments. Through clear explanations and hands-on exercises, it shows how these skills can be applied to academic work, professional decisions, social media, news, fact-checking, and conversations with AI. Readers learn to question claims and form independent judgments with greater confidence. Highly recommended for students, researchers, and anyone seeking sharper reasoning, stronger communication, and better decision-making skills.
頂尖大學的條件 : 從現代大學的演變洞見教育卓越的關鍵 = [What Makes a Top University: Insights into Educational Excellence from the Evolution of the Modern University]
Author: Kirby, William C.
Subject: Education AND History
Publication Info: 聯經出版, 2024
ISBN: 9789570873221
Library Holding: 2/F A3 Education & Arts, LA 728 Kir 2024
What makes a university truly world-class? This book traces two centuries of higher education, from the rise of German research universities to American global leadership and the growing ambitions of universities in China and Asia. Through comparative case studies, the author identifies academic freedom, institutional autonomy, strong research, liberal education, and international engagement as essential foundations of excellence. Highly recommended for students, educators, administrators, and anyone interested in higher education, it offers valuable insights into the changing global university landscape.
研究生成長指南: 做研究, 做更好的自己 = [A Guide to Graduate Student Development: Do Research, Become a Better You]
Author: 文雙春
Subject: Graduate work AND Research
Publication Info: 北京大學出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787301367599
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, LB 2371 Wen 2025
Graduate study is not simply about earning a degree. It is also a journey of intellectual and personal growth. Drawing on more than two decades of mentoring experience, this book addresses questions about supervisors, research topics, academic independence, publishing, collaboration, career choices, and the pressures of research life. Rather than focusing only on techniques, it emphasizes curiosity, resilience, motivation, character, and meaningful contribution. Highly recommended for graduate students, prospective researchers, and early-career scholars seeking both academic direction and personal growth.
牛津人的30堂獨立思考與精準表達課 = [30 Oxford Lessons in Independent Thinking and Effective Communication]
Author: 岡田昭人, 1967-
Subject: Thought and thinking AND Success
Publication Info: 商周出版, 2024
ISBN: 9786263900264
Library Holding: 2/F A3 Education & Arts, BF 441 Oka 2024
This book introduces 30 practical lessons inspired by Oxford’s tradition of dialogue, debate, and tutorial learning. Organized around five stages, preparation, thinking, wording, expression, and feedback, it shows readers how to develop independent ideas and communicate them with clarity and confidence. Topics include logical and creative thinking, debate, presentation, reflection, and problem-solving. Highly recommended for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to sharpen their judgment, strengthen communication skills, and turn thoughtful ideas into persuasive and meaningful expression.
世纪艺术家100 : 从文艺复兴到现代艺术, 百位巨匠的美学探索 = [100 Masters of Art: Exploring the Aesthetics of Great Artists from the Renaissance to Modern Art]
Author: Gerlings, Charlotte
Subject: Painters AND History
Publication Info: 麦浩斯, 2025
ISBN: 9786267691069
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, N 40 Ger 2025
This book invites readers on a vivid journey through centuries of art, presenting 100 influential artists and 200 representative works. From the Renaissance and Baroque to Impressionism, modernism, and contemporary art, it combines concise biographies, historical context, and accessible analysis to illuminate changing styles and artistic ideas. It also reveals how artists inspired, challenged, and learned from one another. Highly recommended for beginners and art lovers seeking an engaging introduction to art history and a more confident, discerning way of looking at paintings.
Textual patterns and cosmic designs in early China
Author: Vermander, Benoît, 1960-
Subject: Symbolism AND China
Publication Info: Routledge , 2024
ISBN: 9781040010082
Library Holding: G/F C1 Circulation Counter (Borrowing Desk) : Items on Reserve, BL 1812 S95 Ver 2024
This book offers an innovative way to read early Chinese classics by examining how textual structures reflect patterns of thought and visions of the cosmos. Through detailed studies of the Zhuangzi, Laozi, Analects, and Huainanzi, the author explores numerology, concentric arrangements, and rhetorical forms embedded in these works. The approach also opens new possibilities for comparing Chinese texts with other traditions. Highly recommended for readers interested in Chinese philosophy, classical literature, hermeneutics, and comparative thought.
启示路 = The path of revelation
Author: 邓紫棋, 1991-
Subject: Science fiction
Publication Info: 北京联合出版公司, 2025
ISBN: 9787559685292
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, PL 2961 E548 Chi 2025
Blending science fiction, romance, philosophy, and theology, this book explores what it means to love and exist when the boundaries between virtual and physical reality begin to blur. Through questions of artificial intelligence, consciousness, free will, faith, and the universe, the story follows a search for truth, healing, and meaningful connection. At its heart lies a timeless proposition: love may be the force that makes existence real. Highly recommended for readers drawn to speculative fiction, philosophical questions, and emotionally resonant storytelling.
How to deal with difficult people : smart tactics for overcoming the problem people in your life
Author: Hasson, Gill
Subject: Interpersonal relations AND Conflict management
Publication Info: Capstone , 2025
ISBN: 9781907312809
Library Holding: 2/F A3 Education & Arts, BF 637 I48 Has 2025
This book offers practical strategies for dealing with challenging personalities at work and in everyday life. From critical managers and uncooperative colleagues to negative friends and manipulative individuals, it explains how to understand difficult behavior without becoming defensive or aggressive. Readers learn to communicate assertively, set healthy boundaries, stay calm in emotionally charged situations, and decide when to engage or walk away. Highly recommended for anyone seeking stronger communication skills, healthier relationships, and less stress when navigating interpersonal conflict.
Misguided : where misinformation starts, how it spreads, and what to do about it
Author: Facciani, Matthew
Subject: Misinformation AND Communication
Publication Info: Columbia University Press, 2025
ISBN: 9780231205047
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HM 1231 Fac 2025
Why do people believe misinformation, and how does it spread so effectively? This book examines the cognitive, emotional, and social forces behind false beliefs, highlighting the powerful influence of identity, relationships, news, and social media. Drawing on contemporary research and compelling case studies, it moves beyond media literacy to explore practical ways of rebuilding trust and encouraging productive conversations. Highly recommended for readers interested in psychology, communication, and digital culture, it provides valuable tools for navigating today’s complex information environment.
The effect : an introduction to research design and causality
Author: Huntington-Klein, Nick
Subject: Experimental design AND Causality
Publication Info: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025
ISBN: 9781032581941
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QC 6.4 C3 Hun 2025
How can researchers move from correlation to credible causal conclusions? This book offers an accessible introduction to research design and causal inference, emphasizing intuition, identification, data-generating processes, and causal diagrams before moving into applied methods. With extensive examples in R, Stata, and Python, it connects conceptual understanding with practical analysis while acknowledging the limitations of real-world data. Highly recommended for students and researchers in statistics, economics, social sciences, biostatistics, and data science seeking stronger causal reasoning and research skills.
Qualitative data analysis with NVIVO
Author: Beekhuyzen, Jenine, 1974-
Subject: Qualitative research AND Data processing
Publication Info: Sage, 2025
ISBN: 9781529626421
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, H 61.3 Bee 2025
This book combines qualitative research methodology with practical guidance on using NVivo, helping readers move beyond simply learning software functions. Step-by-step instructions and screenshots explain how to import, code, query, visualize, and report text, image, and social media data. More importantly, the authors clarify when and why particular tools should be used, encouraging thoughtful and rigorous analysis. Updated for NVivo 14, it also includes videos and practice datasets. Highly recommended for postgraduate students, qualitative researchers, and new NVivo users.
里斯本丸号的沉没 : 被遗忘的二战悲剧 = The sinking of the Lisbon Maru Britain's forgotten wartime tragedy
Author: Banham, Tony, 1959-
Subject: World War AND Lisbon Maru
Publication Info: 广东人民出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787218183602
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, D 805 J3 Ban 2025
This book reconstructs the 1942 sinking of the Lisbon Maru, which was carrying nearly 2,000 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan. Drawing on survivors’ diaries, letters, archival records, and testimonies from Chinese fishermen who rescued many men, it transforms a wartime tragedy into a powerful human story of survival, courage, and compassion. Highly recommended for readers interested in World War II, Hong Kong history, maritime history, and historical memory, it also offers a moving reflection on the value of peace.
The major defeat of the Dutch in the east
Author: Basílio, Manuel Viseu
Subject: Netherlands AND Macau
Publication Info: Companhia de Publicidade e Tipografia Express Lda, 2024
ISBN: 9789998160477
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 796 M3572 Bas 2024
This book revisits the dramatic Dutch assault on Macau on 24 June 1622, when ambitions for greater access to the Chinese market ended in a major military defeat. It recounts how a relatively small Portuguese garrison, supported by local residents, resisted the invading force and defended Macau. The victory later became an enduring part of the city’s historical memory. Highly recommended for readers interested in Macau history, maritime conflict, and early global trade, it illuminates a defining moment in seventeenth-century Asian history.
星槎竞帆 无远弗届 : 大航海时代亚洲区间贸易 = [Sailing Far and Wide: Inter-Asian Trade in the Age of Exploration]
Author: 许序雅, 1958-
Subject: Southeast Asia AND Commerce
Publication Info: 社会科学文献出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787522850634
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, HF 3790.8 Hsu 2025
This book reexamines the Age of Exploration from the perspective of inter-Asian trade. Introducing the concept of a modern Asian regional economic belt, it explores the roles of Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Dutch, and British merchants, while tracing maritime competition and the circulation of silver, spices, and sugar. Through extensive historical evidence and quantitative analysis, it reveals Asia’s active role in shaping the early modern world economy. Highly recommended for readers interested in maritime, economic, Asian, and global history.