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 2026-01-07     LIB     Bulletin / 公告 

 

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
= Introduction to Logic: 88 fundamental principles of logic to enhance critical thinking skills, identify logical fallacies, think clearly, and live rationally

本書精選88個邏輯學常識，以貼近生活的案例與簡練易懂的筆觸，引領讀者掌握邏輯思維的精髓。作者深入淺出地闡述思維謬誤的多種形式——從偷換概念、滑坡謬誤、循環論證，到訴諸權威、虛假兩分等——幫助讀者識別隱藏在日常語言與思考過程中的陷阱。透過理解「排中律」「充足理由律」等邏輯規律，讀者可以有效減少因思維錯誤引發的決策失誤。這不僅是一本理論工具書，更是生活智慧指南，助力讀者在訊息爆炸時代，以清晰理性的思考方式應對複雜問題，做出睿智抉擇。
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.

  • 主題 Subject：Logic–Philosophy AND Fallacies (Logic)
  • 作者 Author：格桑
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：遠流出版, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F B3 New Arrivals, BC 175 Ke 2024
  • ISBN：9786263616479

 

 

AI賦能新學力
= Brave new words

在AI浪潮衝擊教育的時代，本書由可汗學院創辦人薩曼．可汗親自執筆，揭示教育的未來藍圖。作者結合可汗學院的全球學習數據與OpenAI的前沿技術，介紹革命性的AI家教Khanmigo，展現如何透過個人化配速學習、蘇格拉底式引導，讓每位學生都擁有專屬家教。書中深入探討AI如何培養學生的批判思考、創意表達、協作力等關鍵能力，並正視個資安全、學術誠信等現實挑戰。無論是教育工作者、家長或學生，都能在本書找到面對AI時代的具體策略與啟發。
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

手勢並非言語的輔助工具，而是語言本身不可分割的核心部分。本書匯聚心理學、語言學、人類學等領域的國際頂尖學者，從前沿視角深入探討手勢與言語的深層關係。通過跨語言、跨文化的研究案例，涵蓋瑪雅語、澳洲原住民語、東亞語言及英歐語言等，揭示手勢在人類語言系統中的積極作用。本書系統論述了手勢如何塑造思維、建構意義、傳遞訊息，為認知科學與語言學研究提供革新性的理論視角，開啟理解人類溝通本質的全新窗口。
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.

  • 主題 Subject：Language acquisition AND Speech and gesture
  • 作者 Author：McNeill, David, 1933-
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：The MIT Press, 2025.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F C2 Language & Literature, P 118 McN 2025
  • ISBN：9780262552912

 

 

Artificial intelligence, real teaching : a guide to AI in ELT

本書由密西根大學出版社出版，由英語教學領域的三位頂尖專家撰寫，為全球英語教師提供AI時代的教學轉型指南。作者結合第二語言習得理論、語言交雜運用及學習科學，提供具體可行的AI應用策略。書中涵蓋課程開發、課堂教學、支架搭建、評量等全方位環節，不僅介紹後台系統架構設計，更提供課堂前端的實踐案例與自適應練習。特別強調在融入AI技術的同時，要保持人文互動在語言教育中的核心地位，並審慎探討倫理AI應用的機遇與挑戰，是英語教師不可多得的必備工作手冊。
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
= Flavors of Macao: Preserving a Gourmet Capital’s Legacy

《澳門味道：美食之都傳承錄》是一部深入探索澳門飲食文化的精彩著作。本書匯集了澳門獨特的美食傳統，從葡澳融合的特色菜肴到街頭巷尾的平民美食，全面展現了這座城市豐富多元的飲食景觀。通過美食，讀者可以感受澳門文化交融的獨特魅力，品味歷史的厚重與現代的活力。
“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.

  • 主題 Subject：Cooks–Macau AND Food–Macau
  • 作者 Author：李文娟
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：澳門出版協會; 澳門烹飪協會, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：3/F A2 Science & Medicine, TX 649 Li 2024
  • ISBN：9789996555282

 

 

最後的使團 : 1795年荷蘭使團和一段被遺忘的中西相遇史
= The last embassy : Dutch mission of 1795 and the forgotten history of western encounters with China

《最後的使團》重塑了1795年荷蘭使團訪華的歷史細節，挑戰了傳統中西關係的刻板印象。歐陽泰透過豐富的史料，生動呈現清朝乾隆時期的外交場景，揭示了清廷並非封閉僵化，而是具有開放、好奇的世界主義精神。這部歷史著作如小說般引人入勝，重新審視了被遺忘的中西文化交流篇章。
” 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

十七世紀，荷蘭東印度公司（VOC）在海上東南亞貿易網絡中扮演關鍵角色，但令人驚訝的是，真正的贏家卻是中國商人。本書深入探討了這些靈活多變的商人如何在巴達維亞等商業中心建立龐大且多元的商業網路，展現了他們快速投資、迅速回應市場變化的卓越商業智慧。作者通過豐富的VOC檔案，生動呈現了中國商人在荷屬東印度群島的重要性。
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
= The Fabric of China

《經緯華夏》是一部融會地理、歷史、文化的宏篇巨著，深入解析中國地理的文化底蘊。作者梁庭瑋透過細緻的地理視角，展現中國幅員遼闊的地理特徵如何塑造了中華文明的獨特性。從黃河、長江到青藏高原，書中不僅呈現地理景觀，更揭示地理環境對中國文明發展的深刻影響，是理解中國文明密碼的重要著作。
“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

這是一部跨學科的科學探索，將生命的本質與計算機科學的邏輯緊密交織。作者從進化的角度，將生命視為一種複雜的計算過程，深入探討基因、信息和自然選擇的動態關係。通過創新的視角，這本書挑戰了我們對生命起源和演化的傳統理解，為讀者呈現了一個令人驚嘆的生命系統智慧圖景。
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

這是一部深入探討粵港澳大灣區法治建設的專業著作，聚焦”一國兩制、三法域”框架下的法律規則銜接與機制對接。書中從政府、學者、司法及法律服務等多元視角，系統分析大灣區法治融合的挑戰與路徑，提出創新解決方案。通過梳理法律制度差異、探討跨境合作機制，為大灣區高質量發展提供重要理論指導和實踐參考。
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.

  • 主題 Subject：Law–China–Kuang Tung Province AND Law–Hong Kong
  • 作者 Author：朱國斌, 鄭煒主編.
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：三聯書店(香港)有限公司, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, KNQ 6808 Yue 2024
  • ISBN：9789620454370

 

 

Bernard Stiegler : memories of the future

《Bernard Stiegler : memories of the future》是對已故哲學家 Bernard Stiegler 思想的紀念性編論文集。本書呈現 Stiegler 跨越學術、藝術與實驗科技領域的多維度遺產，其哲學工作涵蓋理論化、社會診斷、實踐與領域實驗、政治及美學。各篇論文深入探討人類生命的基本條件、時間性的基礎間斷性，及後現象學的時空展開。書中特別關注 Stiegler 創造「關懷技術」與知識共同體的原始動力，與其藝術實踐的豐富遺產。適合理論研究者、政治哲學愛好者與文化實踐工作者深入思考科技時代的人性關懷。
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.

  • 主題 Subject：Stiegler, Bernard AND Philosophy, French–20th century
  • 作者 Author：Edited by Bart Buseyne, Georgios Tsagdis and Paul Willemarck.
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Bloomsbury Academic, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F A3 Education & Arts, B 2430 S7524 Ber 2024
  • ISBN：9781350410442

 

 

The promise of beauty

《The promise of beauty》是女性與性別研究學者 Mimi Thi Nguyen 的理論力作，探究美學概念與危機敘事之間的深層關係。在災難與社會崩潰的時刻，人類往往轉向美作為尋求救贖的工具。本書將美理解為識別與彌合理想與現實落差的方式，通過美——或其缺失——指向社會結構與政治安排的根本問題。Nguyen 融合美學理論、批評理論與社會政治分析，論證美的缺失既是政治觀察，也是行動呼喚，促動人們改造既有條件，以重建、保存或修復美。由此，美成為批判不公正社會的力量，引領人們邁向更正義的世界。
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.