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2025-04-22T18:04:57+08:00

人的心 : 耶魯大學最受歡迎的心理學公開課, 探索人性的心智旅程
= Psych : the story of the human mind

探索人性奥秘，一场令人着迷的心智旅程！本書由耶魯大學最受歡迎的心理學教授保羅‧布倫執筆，如同一堂生動有趣的心理學入門課。透過深入淺出的敘述，解析大腦如何運作、意識如何形成，同時探討人類思考、情感、社交行為的複雜面向。從佛洛伊德理論到現代心理學研究，書中不僅拆解我們的偏見與思考盲點，更揭示了人性的豐富與矛盾。無論是想理解自己，還是好奇人類行為的讀者，這本書都將帶來令人驚豔的洞察。
Embark on a captivating journey into the mysteries of the human mind! Written by Yale’s most popular psychology professor, this book offers a compelling introduction to psychology. Through engaging narrative, it explores how the brain operates and consciousness forms, delving into the complex dimensions of human thinking, emotions, and social behaviors. From Freudian theories to modern psychological research, the book deconstructs our biases and reveals the rich, contradictory nature of human experience.

  • 主題 Subject：Psychology AND Intellect
  • 作者 Author：Bloom, Paul, 1963-
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：城邦文化, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F Zone C Exhibition Area, BF 131 Blo 2024
  • ISBN：9786263900080

 

 

百年树人 : 清末以来的澳门教育
= [Education in Macao since the late Qing Dynasty]

穿越時空，追溯澳門教育百年滄桑！鄭振偉教授以細膩深耕的學術視角，全景展現清末至今澳門教育發展的歷史畫卷。本書不僅是一部教育史，更是澳門社會文化變遷的縮影。從早期的傳統教育模式，到中西文化交融的教育改革，再到現代教育體系的建立，書中生動呈現了澳門教育在不同歷史階段的艱辛與成長。
A history journey through a century of Macau’s educational landscape! Professor Zheng Zhenwei offers a meticulous scholarly perspective, tracing the educational development from the late Qing Dynasty to the present. More than a mere educational history, this book is a microcosm of Macau’s sociocultural transformation. From traditional educational models to cross-cultural educational reforms and the establishment of modern educational systems, the work vividly portrays the challenges and growth of Macau’s education through different historical stages.

  • 主題 Subject：Education AND Macau
  • 作者 Author：郑振伟, 1963-
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：中国社会科学出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F A3 Education & Arts, LA 1134 M3 Che 2024
  • ISBN：9787522737720

 

 

笔记的方法
= [Note-taking method]

在知識爆炸的時代，如何有效吸收、整理與運用資訊？《筆記的方法》猶如一把通往高效學習的金鑰。這是一本能夠徹底改變你學習方式的實踐指南，從思考邏輯到筆記技巧，全方位拆解知識管理的藝術。書中不僅傳授傳統與數位時代的筆記方法，更重要的是教會讀者如何將零散資訊轉化為系統性知識，讓你在書中找到提升思考能力和學習效率的秘訣。
In an era of information overload, how can one effectively absorb, organize, and apply knowledge? This book serves as a key to efficient learning. It is a practical guide comprehensively deconstructs knowledge management, from logical thinking to note-taking techniques. Beyond traditional and digital note-taking methods, the book teaches readers how to transform fragmented information into systematic knowledge, offering crucial insights to enhance thinking skills and learning efficiency in the digital age.

  • 主題 Subject：Study skills AND Note-taking
  • 作者 Author：刘少楠
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：新星出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F A3 Education & Arts, LB 1049 Liu 2024
  • ISBN：9787513353168

 

 

AI-Assisted Writing and Presenting in English

在人工智能迅速發展的時代，《AI輔助英語寫作與演示》為語言學習者提供了一座通往高效溝通的橋樑。艾德里安·沃爾沃克深入淺出地解析了AI在英語寫作和演講中的應用，為學術研究者、學生和professionals提供實用的技術指導。書中不僅展示了AI工具的強大潛力，更闡述了如何在保持人文關懷的同時，利用人工智能提升語言表達的精準度和效率。一部兼具理論深度和實踐性的語言學習指南！
“AI-Assisted Writing and Presenting in English” is a groundbreaking guide that bridges traditional language skills with cutting-edge AI technology. Written by Adrian Wallwork, this book offers practical strategies for researchers, students, and professionals to leverage AI tools in English writing and presentation. It explores how artificial intelligence can enhance language precision, improve communication effectiveness, and streamline academic and professional communication. With comprehensive insights into AI’s potential, the book provides step-by-step techniques, real-world examples, and ethical considerations for integrating AI into language learning and professional development.

  • 主題 Subject：Academic writing AND Artificial intelligence
  • 作者 Author：Wallwork, Adrian
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Springer, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F C3 Language & Literature, PE 1478 Wal 2024
  • ISBN：9783031481468

 

 

We do not part : a novel

這是一部觸及心靈深處的震撼小說，作者是 2024年諾貝爾文學獎獲得者韓江。書中深入探索人與人之間難以切斷的情感羈絆，通過細膩的文字描繪出關係的脆弱與堅韌。故事懸疑而富有詩意，將家庭、記憶、失去與重逢編織成一幅令人心碎又令人療癒的情感畫卷。作者以她標誌性的敏感筆觸，解構人性最脆弱卻又最堅強的一面，邀請讀者直面生命中最深刻的情感糾葛。
“We Do Not Part” is a poignant novel exploring the intricate bonds of human connection and separation. Written with profound emotional depth, this narrative delves into the complex dynamics of relationships, memory, and loss. Han Kang, renowned for her lyrical prose, crafts a compelling story that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, inviting readers into an intimate exploration of human vulnerability, resilience, and the enduring power of human connections.

  • 主題 Subject：Fiction AND Korea–History
  • 作者 Author：韩江, 1970-
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Hogarth, 2025.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F C3 Language & Literature, PL 992.26 K36 Cha 2025
  • ISBN：9780593595459

 

 

As if human : ethics and artificial intelligence

這是一部直面人工智能挑戰的思想力作！當前人工智能迅速發展，本書拷問了科技與人性的邊界。作者深入剖析了AI發展中的倫理困境，追問：當機器越來越像人類時，我們應如何定義意識、道德和人性？書中不僅理性思考技術發展，更以人文關懷的視角，探討了在智能時代維護人類尊嚴的複雜議題。
“As If Human” offers a profound exploration of the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. Nigel Shadbolt and Roger Hampson critically examine the complex relationship between human values and AI technologies. This compelling work challenges readers to consider the moral implications of increasingly sophisticated AI systems, addressing fundamental questions about consciousness, decision-making, and the potential consequences of creating machines that seemingly think and feel like humans.

 

 

大模型应用开发极简入门 : 基于GPT-4和ChatGPT
= Developing apps with GPT-4 and ChatGPT

準備好了嗎？只需了解Python，你即可將本書作為進入大模型時代的啟動手冊，開發出自己的大模型應用。本書為初學者提供了一份清晰、全面的“可用知識”，帶領大家快速了解GPT-4和ChatGPT的工作原理及優勢，並在此基礎上使用流行的Python編程語言構建大模型應用。通過本書，你不僅可以學會如何構建文本生成、問答和內容摘要等初階大模型應用，還能了解到提示工程、模型微調、插件、LangChain等高階實踐技術。書中提供了簡單易學的示例，幫你理解並應用在自己的項目中。此外，書後還提供了一份術語表，方便你隨時參考。
Ready to enter the era of large language models? With just Python knowledge, this book serves as your launch guide to developing AI applications. It provides beginners with clear, comprehensive insights into GPT-4 and ChatGPT’s principles and advantages. Using Python, you’ll learn to build foundational AI applications like text generation, Q&A systems, and content summarization. The book covers advanced techniques including prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, plugins, and LangChain, offering simple, learnable examples to apply in your own projects.

  • 主題 Subject：ChatGPT AND Web applications
  • 作者 Author：Caelen, Olivierk
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：人民邮电出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F Zone B3 New Arrivals, QA 76.9 N38 Cae 2024
  • ISBN：9787115636409

 

 

中国医学的起源
= The origin of Chinese medicine

追溯中醫藥文化的生命脈絡，《中國醫學的起源》是一部匠心獨運的學術巨著。本書深入考察了中國醫學發展的文明根源，從原始社會的醫療，到黃帝內經的理論體系，全景展現了中醫學術演進的豐富圖景。作者以嚴謹的學術視角，解讀中醫學的哲學底蘊，揭示了其獨特的生命觀和全息思維。在現代醫學高度發達的今天，這部著作為我們重新認識中醫提供了深刻的文化與學術解讀，彰顯了中華醫學智慧的獨特魅力。
This book is a masterful academic work tracing the cultural lifeline of traditional Chinese medicine. The book meticulously examines the civilizational roots of medical development, from primitive society’s medical practices to the theoretical system of the Huangdi Neijing. The author provides a profound cultural and scholarly interpretation, revealing the unique philosophical underpinnings, holistic thinking, and life perspective of Chinese medicine. In today’s advanced medical era, this work offers a deep, nuanced understanding of traditional Chinese medical wisdom.

  • 主題 Subject：Medicine, Chinese AND History
  • 作者 Author：山田庆儿, 1932-
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：广西科学技术出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：3/F A2 Science & Medicine, R 601 Yam 2024
  • ISBN：9787555118909

 

 

澳門志．地理分志
= Macao Gazetteer Series: Book of Geography

《澳門志》是新中國成立後澳門首部系統性地方志，是澳門文化建設的里程碑之作。2024年出版的《澳門志·地理分志》全書分為上下冊共八卷，約130萬字，系統梳理了澳門四百多年來建置與區劃、自然環境、人口、城建管理機構與城市規劃、城市建築、交通運輸、公用事業、環境保護與園林綠地的發展歷程。這部深具學術價值的文獻，不僅全面展現澳門的地理變遷，更是一部承載歷史記憶的文化名片。從建置區劃到環境保護、城市規劃演變到園林綠地發展，書中呈現了澳門獨特的地理文明圖景，為研究者和市民提供了珍貴的文獻資料。
The Macao Gazetteer Series stands as the first systematic local chronicle of Macao since 1949. Published in 2024, its Book of Geography presents a comprehensive two-volume work spanning eight chapters. The publication documents Macao’s 400-year evolution in administrative divisions, natural environment, population, urban planning, architecture, transportation, public utilities, and environmental protection. This scholarly work serves as both a definitive record of geographical changes and a valuable cultural heritage document.

  • 主題 Subject：Macau–Geography AND Macau–History
  • 作者 Author：《澳門志.地理分志》編纂委員會編纂
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：澳門大學, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：3/F C1 History & Geography, DS 796 M354 Ao 2024
  • ISBN：9789996512018

 

 

Pax economica : left-wing visions of a free trade world

該書顛覆了我們對全球化的傳統認知，是一部重新定義經濟全球化的思想巨著。帕倫追溯了自由貿易的進步主義根源，揭示了19世紀左翼思想家如何將經濟交流視為實現和平與反帝國主義的路徑。書中呈現了一個令人驚訝的思想聯盟——激進分子、社會主義者、女權主義者和基督教徒，他們共同描繪了一個通過自由貿易達成全球正義的烏托邦。
“Pax Economica” challenges conventional narratives about free trade, revealing its progressive roots. Marc-William Palen uncovers how left-wing globalists from the 1840s viewed international trade as a path to peace and anti-imperialism. This groundbreaking work explores an unexpected alliance of radicals, socialists, feminists, and Christians who envisioned free trade as a tool for global justice and harmony.

  • 主題 Subject：Free trade AND History
  • 作者 Author：Palen, Marc-William
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Princeton University Press, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：4/F A1 Business Administration, HF 1711 Pal 2024
  • ISBN：9780691199320

 

 

East India Company and trade in South India : Madras, 1746-1803

本書深入剖析了殖民時代英國東印度公司在南印度的經濟活動。書中詳細追溯了商業、貿易和領土擴張的複雜關係，展現了殖民者如何巧妙地運用經濟手段實現政治控制。作者以嚴謹的學術視角，重塑了18世紀印度經濟發展的歷史圖景，揭示了帝國主義擴張背後的經濟邏輯。一部具有重要學術價值的殖民史研究力作！
“East India Company and Trade in South India” offers a comprehensive exploration of the English East India Company’s economic activities in Madras during a pivotal period of colonial history. Meticulously researched, the book reveals the intricate dynamics of trade, commerce, and territorial expansion in 18th-century South India. It provides a nuanced analysis of how the Company strategically manipulated economic resources to establish political control, offering profound insights into the intersection of commerce and colonialism.

  • 主題 Subject：East India Company AND Commerce–Asia
  • 作者 Author：Reddy, Moola Atchi
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Routledge, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F Zone B3 New Arrivals, HF 486 E6 Red 2024
  • ISBN：9781032479026

 

 

对话世界一流大学图书馆馆长
= Conversations with leading academic and research library directors: International perspectives on library management

本書是一部極具學術價值的訪談錄，匯集了30位來自全球頂尖大學和科研機構圖書館的館長智慧。本書全方位呈現圖書館事業的最新發展，從館長的職業成長、管理理念到日常工作，深入剖析現代圖書館的挑戰與轉型。透過這些一線館長的真實分享，讀者可以一窺圖書館在數字時代的變革、創新與使命，了解知識傳播的前沿思考，感受學術圖書館的精彩內在世界。
This scholarly interview collection assembles the wisdom of 30 library directors from world-leading universities and research institutions. Offering a comprehensive view of contemporary librarianship, the book explores directors’ professional journeys, management philosophies, and daily challenges. Through these firsthand accounts, you will gain insight into libraries’ transformations in the digital age, witnessing their innovative strategies and evolving missions. The work provides a nuanced understanding of knowledge dissemination, revealing the dynamic inner world of academic libraries at the forefront of intellectual and technological change.

  • 主題 Subject：Library directors AND Interviews
  • 作者 Author：卢敬之, interviewer.
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：国家图书馆出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：5/F B4 Library and Information Science, Z 678 Lu 2024
  • ISBN：9787501376001