Monday, September 25, 2023

Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Sixth Edition

John W. Creswell, J. David Creswell
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The sixth edition of the best-selling text, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John W. Creswell and J. David Creswell, continues to provide clear and concise instruction for designing research projects or developing research proposals. This user-friendly text walks readers through research methods, from reviewing the literature to writing a research question and stating a hypothesis to designing the study. At each step in the process, the authors address qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to encourage readers to choose the approach that best fits the research question. Numerous examples draw from a wide variety of disciplines, featuring diverse philosophical ideas and modes of inquiry. Features like bullet points, numbered steps, and annotated research examples help students focus on the most important information in research design.

The Sixth Edition has been fully revised to reflect the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association with more inclusive language, updated citation styles, and updated writing suggestions. Learning objectives are now included at the start of each chapter. To help readers better achieve these learning objectives, the authors have clarified and improved the writing exercises to help readers better achieve these learning objectives. The final three chapters detailing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods now have a parallel structure so readers can better compare and contrast these approaches. Chapter 10 on mixed methods in particular has been restructured to reflect the latest developments in mixed methods and best practices. New research examples throughout help capture and demonstrate new trends in research.

(Excerpt from amazon.com)

由電線車說起—駛過百年的軌跡

謝耀漢, John Prentice
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電車是香港極具標誌的特色之一,每當搭上電車,沿途港島風光在眼前一一流轉。本書作者是電車愛好者,也是收藏家,他們在書中鉅細無遺地梳理、挖掘超過百年的電車歷史,除了透過文字記錄,本書還附上逾五百張珍貴的圖片。翻開本書有如翻開一座電車博物館,上篇見證電車發展源流的基礎,下篇則具系統性地整理如電車票、電車站、電車款式等重要的發展細節。

本書的兩位作者謝耀漢(Joseph、John Prentice)曾於2017年合著過一本Hong Kong Tramways,如今推出中文版《由電線車說起——駛過百年的軌跡》,將斷代的百年電車歷史重新拼合,二人融合彼此對電車的熱情、豐富知識經驗,與讀者在書中一同領略電車的趣味與意義。

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Communication Essentials: The Tools You Need to Master Every Type of Professional Interaction

Trey Guinn
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A first in the new Business Essentials Series, this book is packed with must-know tools and strategies for the most important business (and life) skill of all―communication

No matter how great your knowledge, expertise or experience, poor communication skills undermine your ability to get your message across, achieve your objectives, and build crucial relationships. To advance your career―and succeed in other aspects of life, as well―building theses skills is essential.

In Communication Essentials, expert Trey Guinn takes you step-by-step through the process of improvement, from understanding the importance of message clarity to specific, goal-based strategies to develop and maximize your skills.

In Part I: The Essentials, he covers the fundamentals, from why and how we communicate and what effective communication looks like to how it can all go wrong. In Part II: The Essentials Applied, he provides practical advice on identifying goals, owning your message, and anticipating how your audience will perceive you, the messenger. Finally, in Part III: Beyond the Essentials, you'll find practical tips to help you communicate your way into a job, improve your digital communication, work through difficult conversations, and much more.

Packed with insights, anecdotes, exercises, and Essential Takeaways to wrap up each chapter, Communication Essentials ensures you'll walk away feeling fully equipped and prepared to put your skills into action right away.

(Excerpt from amazon.com)

身上的每道傷疤

李慧詩
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獲2023年第四屆「香港出版雙年獎」心理勵志類別的「最佳出版獎」

這本書是李慧詩(Sarah)成為單車運動員十九年的傷痕紀錄,也是她的成長紀念冊。2006年,她摔車斷手,幾乎被斷定運動員生涯終結;2016年里約奧運,一上場就被對手撞倒,四年努力付諸流水 ;同年在日本作賽期間,仿如至親的普林俊教練溘然辭世……從無奈的現實,磨煉出抵禦軟弱和恐懼的勇氣。堅持不懈地努力,是因為對理想的倔強,使這個寂寂無名的單車手,一步一步走上奧運舞台、成為世界冠軍。她現在所得的榮耀,交織着一道又一道傷痕和淚痕。在此書中,Sarah坦率地寫下自身經歷,希望給予讀者在生活中一點堅持的動力,因為她相信:每個厄運,都伴隨同等分量的機會;坦然面對傷痛,定能蛻變重生,成就更堅強的自己。

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Monday, September 11, 2023

The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way

Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
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Find happiness by living fully in the present with this definitive guide to ichigo ichie--the Japanese art of making the most of every moment--from the bestselling authors of Ikigai.

Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose it forever--an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie (pronounced itchy-GO itchy-A). Often spoken in Japan when greeting someone or saying goodbye, to convey that the encounter is unique and special, it is a tenet of Zen Buddhism and is attributed to a sixteenth-century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, or "ceremony of attention," whose intricate rituals compel us to focus on the present moment.

From this age-old concept comes a new kind of mindfulness. In The Book of Ichigo Ichie, you will learn to...

● appreciate the beauty of the fleeting, the way the Japanese celebrate the cherry blossoms for two weeks every April, knowing they'll have to wait a whole year to see them again;
● use all five senses to anchor yourself in the present, helping you to let go of fear, sadness, anger, and other negative emotions fueled by fixating on the past or the future;
● be alert to the magic of coincidences, which help us find meaning among the disconnected events of our lives;
● use ichigo ichie to help you discover your ikigai, or life's purpose--because it's only by learning to be present, to be tuned into what catches your attention and excites you in the moment, that you can identify what it is that most motivates you and brings you happiness.

Every one of us contains a key that can open the door to attention, harmony with others, and love of life. And that key is ichigo ichie.

(Excerpt from amazon.com)

天空之城:香港行人天橋的觀察與想像

胡漢傑, 陳智峰
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榮獲2023年第四屆「香港出版雙年獎」社會科學類別的「最佳出版獎」

城市規劃是城市發展、市民生活質素的重要影響因素。據路政署資料顯示,本港目前有超過一千條行人天橋及行人隧道,而行車天橋及橋樑亦也過千,數量冠絕全球,成為香港的獨特的城市風景。

本書以「香港:天橋城市」為主題,從建築師和城市設計師的角度,先宏觀闡述香港城市空間的現況,和香港逐步成為天橋城市之過程;再走進各個社區觀察天橋網的規劃和設計上的優劣、行人使用習慣、與社區的關係等;然後,參考外地天橋案例,分享值得學習的地方;最後提出會否有天橋以外的替代方案的疑問,討論以改善街道行人環境的世界趨勢。

不斷建橋解決人車爭路是否唯一的辦法?城市規劃又可否從「以車為本」回歸「以人為本」?這些都是本書作者們希望與讀者探討的課題。——吳永順 太平紳士(註冊建築師、城市設計師、海濱事務委員會主席、香港建築師學會前會長〔2015-2016〕、專欄作家)

我特別欣賞他們以不同的比例、角度和時序,細數每區行人天橋的家珍,使我們從行人天橋的角度出發,理解每區發展的原因和特色,引領我們思考香港城市設計、發展和更新的議題。——朱海山教授(註冊建築師、城市設計師、香港珠海學院建築系系主任)

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Wildcreatures of Hong Kong : A Photographic Guide to the Most Common Animal Species

Robert Ferguson
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A comprehensive, and beautifully designed, easy-to-use guide to most of the common species you are likely to find in Hong Kong, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.

Included in this 356 page moleskin size book you will find:
◆ 375 different animals. The most common, the most fantastic, the most fun.
◆ Common and Latin names.
◆ Written summaries of each species profiled, with quick facts on size, common or not, male/female differences etc.
◆ Stunning photos for each species.
◆ A gatefold flow chart along with 4 pages of species ID guides to help quickly confirm the order/type of animal and bug and to find the relevant pages more quickly.
◆ Fascinating facts: from the wonderful, to the bizarre to the downright weird and funny.

(Excerpt from bookazine.com.hk)

大腦最適學習法:日本腦科學權威教你用視覺 × 聽覺 × 觸覺,激發高效潛能

小沼勢矢
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搞懂大腦想要「怎麼學」,比「學什麼」更重要!

/獻給為「學」所苦的你/
「花費同樣時間,為什麼他比我更厲害?」
「背了又忘,靈感來了又跑,為什麼我是金魚腦?」
「看了這麼多書,怎麼就是無法學以致用?」

/找不到適合自己的學習方法,再大的優勢也會慢慢變為劣勢/
本書作者小沼勢矢是日本腦科學專家,致力於研究大腦構造。鑑識10萬人學習案例後,他指出:
「每個人的大腦都不同,找出自己的大腦類型並活用相對應的學習方法,才能事半功倍。」

/其實,你的大腦就想這樣學/
.先別急著翻開參考書!學習前做好7步驟,為大腦暖暖機
.視覺、聽覺、觸覺,找出自己最活躍的感官,學習效率更加倍
.根據不同大腦模式,為自己建立「刻意心流」的開關
.善用「定錨效應」制約大腦,自動進入專注狀態

本書提供的方法適用於考學測、考證照、工作進修等各種情境。
理解學習背後的大腦機制,讓你更專注、更快樂!

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