Monday, September 13, 2010

日本漢詩選評

程千帆, 孫望 選評
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在日本,以漢語寫成的文學作品,以詩為盛,漢詩是日本文學,特別是日本古代文學的有機組成部分。在日本文學漫長的歷史發展中,漢詩人寫出了數量既多質量又高的作品。中日兩國,語言雖異,但文字部分相同,因而漢語古典詩歌這種藝術樣式,能夠長期地風行日本。不僅朝野廣為傳誦,而且群起取則,抒情言志,運用自如,詩人輩出,卓然成家。這是國際文化交流史上非常值得珍視的現象,也是一衣帶水的兩個鄰邦在源遠流長的交往中結出的豐碩成果。……
漢詩在日本興起、發展、繁榮,到形成獨特的“日本漢詩”風格,最後終於式微,大約有一千三百年之久。考察一下日本漢詩的風會遷移,不難發現與中國詩歌的發展、詩家的主張,每有桴鼓相應、鐘磬和聲之處。東瀛詩苑宗唐宗宋、復古變革之爭,獨尊一家或兼收並蓄之別,往往或遲或早受着中國詩壇風尚的影響。
中日兩國詩人,同用漢語及其詩歌藝術形式進行創作,這實在是饒有興味的現象。……
(摘錄自前言,吳錦)

Monday, September 6, 2010

A Gentle Guide to Research Methods

By Gordon Rugg and Marian Petre
online access from ProQuest Ebook Central
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A Gentle Guide to Research Methods explains what research is, and guides you through choosing and using the method best suited to your needs, with detailed examples from a wide range of disciplines. It also gives you practical "nuts and bolts" advice about how to avoid classic problems and how to get the most out of your project.
Written in a down-to-earth and highly accessible style, this unique book provides an overview of the "big picture" of research and of how this links to practical details. It covers the whole process of conducting research, including:
• Choosing a research topic and research design
• Data collection methods
• Data analysis and statistics
• Writing up
The authors also provide invaluable advice about planning your research so that it can help you with your career plans and life aspirations.
(Excerpt from amazon.co.uk)

六頂思考帽 (Six Thinking Hats)

波諾 (Edward de Bono)
online access from Apabi
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思維是人類發展的動力。然而,我們絕對不能自滿於這項最重要的技巧。無論我們的思維方式多好,仍然需要精益求精。……

本課程只有一個簡單的概念,就是要使思考者能夠一次只做一件事。他(或她)能夠將情感與邏輯分開,將創造力與信息分開,以此類推,這個概念來自六頂思考帽。戴上其中一頂就代表使用一種思維方式。……

這六頂思考帽讓我們能夠指揮自己的思想,正如樂團指揮一般。我們可以按照自己的意願,叫出任何一種思維方式。同樣地,這種技巧對會議的進行也有幫助,我們可以使與會人士脫離一般的思維軌道,使他們能以不同的思維方式,來解決手邊的事務。

(摘錄自前言,2002)

Monday, August 30, 2010

Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success : A Self-management Approach

By Myron H. Dembo
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The primary purpose of the textbook is to help students change aspects of their motivation and learning strategies …  The process of change begins by observing and reflecting on one’s own behavior and then determining what needs to be changed and learning how to change. The features of this textbook are designed to identify the components of academic learning that contribute to high achievement, help students learn and practice effective learning and study strategies, and then complete self-management studies whereby they are taught a process for improving their academic behavior.
... six components that students need to control to become successful learners—motivation, methods of learning, time management, physical and social environment, and performance. These components serve as the basis for organizing and integrating the content throughout the text. Further, this focus allows for the integration of both motivation and learning strategies.
(Excerpt from the Preface of the book)

性格解析(Personality Plus)

弗洛倫斯.妮蒂雅 (Florence Littauer)
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…… 書中所述的四種基本性格類型:活潑型、完美型、力量型及和平型已經成為我們日常交流中非常自然的一部份,特別是對於了解我們自己和理解他人有着前所未有的效果。
通過閱讀此書,你會了解到真實的自己,擺脫過去那種因為性格上的矛盾,不會欣賞自己更不懂得理解別人的狀況。並認清你無需“克服”自己的性格,而是去善待它、了解它並且去運用它,促使你卸掉那些在漫長的成長過程中受他人和環境的打磨而形成的——性格假面!進而幫助自己真正地成長。
在你認識了自己和別人的性格之後,了解到人和人之間不同的性格類型存在着許多差異,而不再強求別人認同自己或者讓自己刻意扭曲去迎合他人,特別是婚姻關係和家庭關係以及上司和下屬的關係。在這個基礎上,你才能與他人建立真實、自然、和諧的關係,才能夠與這個世界上最重要的人建立最融洽、最祥和的關係,這個人就是你自己! ……
本書當初曾定名為《性格分析學》,最終為更符合原作內容而確定書名為《性格解析》。
(摘錄自書中“譯者序”, 江雅苓,1998)

Monday, August 23, 2010

Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies

by John Adair
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There are three forms of applied thinking that everyone needs: decision making, problem solving, and creative thinking. Decision Making and Problem Solving will help readers master the processes of practical thinking that lie behind effective decision making, problem solving, and creative thinking. Using checklists, exercises, and case studies, this book enables anyone to understand key concepts such as: how the mind works, the principles of effective thinking, how to develop a framework for decision making, how to use a simple model for making decisions and solving problems, how to sharpen up creative thinking skills, and how to develop your thinking skills in the future. An expert on management thinking, John Adair will help managers and leaders of all levels ensure that the best decisions are taken, that problems are solved in the optimum way, and that the creative ideas and innovations so necessary for tomorrow's business flow freely.
(Excerpt from amazon.com)