Virtual Knowledge

There is a growing trend in virtual world commercial transactions. In order to protect people’s rights in the virtual world and keep pace with innovative trading demands, it is essential for us to understand the commercial implications of virtual world economies by evaluating the effectiveness of the existing laws, practices, and policies in business, technology, intellectual property and related fields. This book, in 11 sections, investigates the issues and opportunities associated with commercial transactions in the virtual world. In 29 detailed essays, this book analyses every facet of virtual world transactions, including the nature of virtual commercial transactions, virtual goods and services, transfer of virtual property, issues of negotiable instruments, remedies for buyers and sellers in the virtual world, consumer protection, dispute resolution and other related topics. Each of these sections both contributes to and advances the field of commercial law and related discipline

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Chinese medicine has a rich history that has only been made more complex by its integration with `Western' biomedicine. Legitimization of Chinese medicine in biomedicine-dominated health systems, such as that in Hong Kong, has posed significant issues. This anthology of articles explores relevant social issues related to various Chinese medicine treatments, including acupuncture and medicinal oils, as well as insight into practitioner licensing and public perception. Each chapter tackles a topic related to the complicated process of legitimizing knowledge and power within a specific social and historical context. Written by professors and researchers with extensive knowledge of Chinese medicine, government regulation, and sociology, this collection provides an overview of the challenges and current social context of Chinese medicine that affect students and practitioners of Chinese medicine, health and para-health biomedical professionals, and patients alike. Traditional Chinese Me

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Tsering Woeser and Wang Lixiong are widely regarded as the most lucid, insightful writers on contemporary Tibet. Their reportage on the economic exploitation, environmental degradation, cultural destruction and political subjugation that plague the increasingly Han Chinese-dominated Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) is as powerful as it is profound, ardent and analytical in equal measure, and not in the least bit ideological. Voices from Tibet assembles essays and reportage in translation that capture many facets of the upheavals wrought by a rising China upon a sacred land and its pious people. With the TAR in a virtual lockdown after the 2008 unrest, this book sheds important light on the simmering frustrations that touched off the unrest and Beijing's relentless control tactics in its wake. The authors also interrogate long-standing assumptions about the Tibetans' political future. Woeser's and Wang's writings represent a rare Chinese view sympathetic to Tibetan causes. Their powe

Sustaining Landscapes: Governance and Ecology in Chinese Visual Culture, 960–1368 CE examines ecological thought contested amid the rise of the Chinese landscape genre, tracing its intersections with infrastructure governance, natural resource management, and geospatial knowledge. It traces the pre-industrial notion of “sustainability” in policy debates, legal regulations, and arts. Landscape imagery on paintings, maps, as well as mass-produced artifacts such as fans and ceramic pillows documented both appropriate and exploitative use of natural resources, and critiqued on social inequity and political turmoil. This book breaks new ground by bringing together research on visual and material culture with analysis of politics and ecology. Wang argues that the Chinese landscape genre embodied a holistic approach to negotiating debates on human-nature interdependence and people-state relationships. It joins the increasing literature on ecocriticism and offers alternative perspectives to ad

Journalism EthicsThis concise and authoritative work offers the latest guidance on journalism ethics for students and media professionals and will help empower news consumers to make informed decisions about the trustworthiness of their sources of information. It offers advice on all aspects of journalism ethics including accuracy and seeking the truth, representation of women, LGBTQ coverage, climate change, mental health, use of images, conflict reporting, elections, and how to use artificial intelligence. The author brings a unique perspective and depth of knowledge to the complex challenges facing journalists and news consumers in this era of fake news, disinformation, and artificial intelligence.

《Betwixt and Between: Life, Death, and Rebirth》is a record of Master Nan’s talks in which he answered questions about the process of death and rebirth. Master Nan weaves together personal anecdotes, scientific knowledge, Buddhist teachings from the Pali Canon, Mahayana sutras, Yogacara, Vijnanavada, and Chan in such an intricate way that those who are curious about the Buddhist perspective on life and death, those familiar with Buddhist teachings, and those who are deep into cultivation will all gain new insights and answers. For its depth, this book is very engaging and hard to put down. Any reader will find it to be a treasure trove and will want to come back to it again and again.

Influenced by his upbringing in post-war Japan, and the ideological, social, economic and artistic transformations of the era, Noda Tetsuya started to build a diary of prints in the 1960s, recording his daily life and mastering the challenge of documenting the reality around him in both true and artistic fashion. Works presented in this publication offer unparalleled insights into the artist’s hand skills and color palette, as well as his intense personal feelings and trademark humility. Few printmakers are quite as exploratory in terms of their technique and so precise in their choice of depicted subjects. Noda Tetsuya’s Diary of Contemporary Japanese Prints represents the long-accumulated knowledge of a well-practiced artform by one of Japan’s bestestablished artists, while also documenting—in true diary fashion—events that have shaped his personal life, while also standing for the collective experience of Noda’s generation and the societal change witnessed over the last several de

Essentials of Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Construction Professionals is a practical and user-friendly guide to common practical contractual matters and is intended for construction professionals involved in contract drafting and negotiating. Knowing how to draft an effective contract is crucial in construction, particularly because of the complex and technical nature of construction projects. Divided into six chapters, this guide will enhance and refresh essential knowledge for lawyers and construction professionals who need to understand the principles of drafting and interpreting construction contracts, how to clearly identify and include key elements in these contracts, as well as how to avoid legal traps and pitfalls in contract negotiations and enforcement.

A Sketch of Truth Theory The Truth Theory refers to a natural attribute which all things embody during cosmic movement. And which features the inherent quality of the universe, that is, the attraction between Yin and Yun, the negative cosmic gas and the positive cosmic gas. It is the natural and scientific reality of the universe. The appearance of this theory will completely shatter the barriers that have hindered human understanding of life and all things in the universe for thousands of years. It will put an end to the idealism-materialism dichotomous outlook on the world and completely terminate the theism-atheism dualistic religious concept that people have disputed for thousands of years. It will enable humankind on Earth to see the universe in the true, clear-minded and correct manner for the first time. It will enable humankind to explain mysterious cosmic phenomena with our acquired part of scientific knowledge about the universe in a deep and complete manner for the first

Appropriate for use by students at varying levels of competence, Burmese: A Cultural Approach provides a thorough and systematic introduction to the Burmese writing system in Part One and a series of true-to-life conversations in Part Two. Students with some prior knowledge of the spoken language but little familiarity with the Burmese script can use Part One to solidify their grasp of the Burmese sound system as well as its orthography. Intrepid beginners could also start their study of the language by making use of Part One. Doing so would mean making a slower start at formulating phrases as compared to using a romanization system but learners would gain a firmer foundation for the later—and eventually, faster—development of their speaking and reading skills. The conversations in Part Two are extensively annotated in order to illustrate grammatical patterns, characteristic turns of phrase, and typical habits of social interaction. True to an anthropological approach to language le

English Explained explores the areas of English grammar that are most affected by misinformation and confusion and supplies the learner with the knowledge to finally grasp the workings of this multifaceted language. The fifty sections of English Explained cover the misunderstood, the misleading, and anything that appears to break the standard grammar ‘rules’ we are all taught. The book has been written, in the first instance, for teachers and prospective teachers (TESOL/TEFL) whose first language is not English. A key aim of the book, then, is assisting both students and teachers on a practical level by equipping them with the knowledge and the awareness to answer any challenging questions a teacher or an enquiring student may pose over the course of an English class. It will also prove invaluable to students of all disciplines who seek a better grasp and understanding of English grammar—essential for achieving competency in both writing and reading.

Lens on China: Intermediate and Advanced Readings on Film for Learning Chinese is an innovative textbook that uses film to teach Mandarin Chinese. It not only provides students with a non-traditional way to learn Chinese by combining visual and textual materials, but also creates real, sociocultural and linguistic situations where students can use their acquired skills. Each lesson of the textbook focuses on one film in a highly engaging and effective way of learning. Each lesson comes with a comprehensive vocabulary list, detailed grammar explanations, and exercises in various forms. Such a design ensures a balance between basic language training in vocabulary and grammatical structure, and more advanced goals in interactive communication and in-depth reflection. Ten films are chosen to help the student achieve sociocultural knowledge that will deepen their understanding of contemporary China. Half of the films selected are light-hearted works on youth, love, and aspirations, with d

For myself, however, it is the human element, the recollected words, the remembered faces, which give life to the printed record.” James Hayes’s many writings have made a major contribution to knowledge about life in rural Hong Kong. This book presents sixteen of his illuminating and original articles, each of which is rooted in his experiences as a district officer, administering and visiting villages under his care. His interest in the life and lives of the people went far beyond the formal demands of his official work, and Dr Hayes grew to admire and respect the villagers. As a result, his writings are suffused with his affection and esteem. Intended for scholars in the field of New Territories history as well as general readers interested in rural life in the region, A Pattern of Life provides a fascinating, academically important, yet highly readable picture of traditional life in rural South China and reinforces Dr Hayes’s reputation as one of the most important writers on the N

To know where we are going, we must also know where we came from. This book gives an account of Hong Kong’s medical and health development from the Second World War to the present day, investigates how medical and health services grew and adapted as Hong Kong’s political and the socio-economic landscape—and the world beyond it—changed, and continued changing. The author is a clinician-scientist rather than a social scientist, her writing is therefore based on her first-hand knowledge of the changes in the Hong Kong medical and healthcare scene during the period 1942–2015, and the book has also been enriched by her meticulous research via the archives of available government publications, other literature, and media reports. This book is a sequel to A Medical History of Hong Kong: 1842–1941. ~~~~~~~ “This book presents an unbiased and scientific analysis of events which prompted the authorities and the public to consider, evaluate, and ultimately implement policies that resulted in

Learning Chinese Language and Culture is an intermediate level textbook, which was intended to be used throughout the entire school year and designed mainly for students who have completed introductory courses of Chinese as a foreign language. This book illustrates Chinese language knowledge and introduces Chinese culture in twenty-two lessons, covering a variety of cultural content, including customs and manners, holidays and festivals, poems and idioms, calligraphy and couplets, myths and legends, feng shui and superstitions, and historical relics and sceneries and many others. In every lesson, the authors have strived to maintain a clear topic and a coherent structure. They have also endeavored to keep the contents lively and achieve a fluent writing style while closely controlling the structure and grammar of every lesson.

Learning Chinese Language and Culture is an intermediate level textbook, which was intended to be used throughout the entire school year and designed mainly for students who have completed introductory courses of Chinese as a foreign language. This book illustrates Chinese language knowledge and introduces Chinese culture in twenty-two lessons, covering a variety of cultural content, including customs and manners, holidays and festivals, poems and idioms, calligraphy and couplets, myths and legends, feng shui and superstitions, and historical relics and sceneries and many others. In every lesson, the authors have strived to maintain a clear topic and a coherent structure. They have also endeavored to keep the contents lively and achieve a fluent writing style while closely controlling the structure and grammar of every lesson.

Eclectic and experimental in style this poetry collection and its stylistic range reflects the diversity of research in the field of medicine. The topics examined range from health economics and specific diseases to biological mechanisms and technology platforms used in research. Some also provide a lens to the feelings and pressures of patients and doctors, whilst others delve into the workings of the mind. Several have layers and patterns for the reader to discover as an allusion to the process of research itself. It starts with the key to successful research—collaboration and fellowship and ends on a reflection of humanity and the humbling of mankind gained through service to others. As such the collection epitomizes the path that transforms passion into perfection and enshrines the drive of the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong to gain and apply knowledge and understanding for the benefit of all.

Even though molecular biology has long been a basic tool in biomedical research, scientists still face the question of why certain molecular biology methods are used for certain experiments. To unlock the mystery, one must first understand the principles behind the methods. Unfortunately, very few molecular biology books have successfully provided satisfactory explanations. This book intends to fill this void by offering topics ranging from basic knowledge to the current state of the art in applied molecular biology. The principles and applications related to each technique included in the text are all described in full detail.

"Arthur's depth and breadth of knowledge on growing food plants are beyond compare, both theoretically and practically. His love of plants in general, and growing vegetables in particular, is clearly evident in the quality and variety of vegetables he grows in his own garden. He is also an excellent teacher, who gives clear and detailed explanations for everything he demonstrates, both in person and in his inspiring books. Arthur’s hard earned experience is an invaluable source of information and he constantly researches and experiments to enhance understanding of growing food plants. This second edition of Growing Your Own Food in Hong Kong expands on the rich content of his first book on the subject. Whether you are a novice, experienced gardener or armchair student, it is an invaluable source of wisdom used together with the first edition or as a new arrival in your reference library."──Vivien Wallis, Long time Hong Kong gardener, Past Vice Chair, The Hong Kong Gardening Society 「他在

The book provides guidelines and practical creative exercises which equip creative-major students in early semesters as well as creative practitioners with fundamental knowledge on creation methods. Combination of functionality, simplicity and aesthetics in modern design is considered a fundamental design principle in the Bauhaus School in Germany,and, inspired by the School, the creative handcrafting exercises and the concepts introduced in this book are primarily coherent with this principle. The book draws a direction between two and three dimensional material-based design and modern digital creation process. The first part of the book introduces various creative handcrafting exerciseson proportion, geometry and modularity, among other fundamental design principles. The creative exercises will sensitise students on aesthetical and structural issues, and thus serve as an essential building block for application of the design principles to computer-based creative processes, which ar

Agriculture builds upon the integration of crops and the environment, with which its yield depends strongly on a healthy soil foundation. With that in mind, the knowledge of the soil and fertilizer is crucial to maintaining an environment with optimal nutrients, water and oxygen for crop production. Soil is one of human's precious resources, the protection and nurturing of our soil is thus an integral part of sustainable development. Effective soil management is considered not only a technology, but also an art. In practice, to make use the full potential of the land, the management strategies need to take account of the differences and characteristics of the soil, plant and climate that are unique to each geographical location. Such an approach is increasingly more important nowadays because of the increasing loss of cultivable land and need of high quality agricultural products.

More than any other treasure, Shijing 詩經 contains the historical roots of China, from which much of modern culture grew. From a lovelorn young man to an aging woman spurned by her wedded husband, from an elder statesman admonishing a young sovereign, to foot-soldiers facing the unspeakable fate of sacrificial burial, the love and war in Shijing serves as a key to unlock the cultural roots of Ancient China. The book presents the reader with a fascinating glimpse of the peoples of Ancient China by analyzing many poems in Shijing and discussing aspects of culture and events reflected in the poems from a wide range of disciplines, including archeology, ethnography, history and linguistics. Reading this book will enhance the general reader’s knowledge of Chinese culture as well as familiarity with the language as a “bare-bone”. Minimalist English translation is used which enables readers to get closer to and gain a better sense and flavor of the original text.

The book is comprised of 12 units of interesting articles that introduces Taiwan from different perspectives, including geographical position; cultural customs; life of the daily basis; historical background; and its present development. This book aims to teach readers everything from Taiwan in fairly simple English. After you are equipped with the basic knowledge of English vocabulary, it will show you how to talk about Taiwan without having to use many complicated, difficult expressions. As you read with the book, you will begin to understand how to use a simple form of English to talk about, not just Taiwan, but anything! Each unit of the book is divided into four sections that serve different functions.lIt begins with a few short passages that provide information about Taiwan in various subjects; such as religion, culture, language, economy, and history. . .etc.lThe section follows these passages is the quiz directly comes from the subjects above, which help to test your reading co

Even though molecular biology has long been a basic tool in biomedical research, scientists still face the question of why certain molecular biology methods are used for certain experiments. To unlock the mystery, one must first understand the principles behind the methods. Unfortunately, very few molecular biology books have successfully provided satisfactory explanations. This book intends to fill this void by offering topics ranging from basic knowledge to the current state of the art in applied molecular biology. The principles and applications related to each technique included in the text are all described in full detail.

Feng Shui practice has become an important reference for the planning and design of buildings, monuments and even entire cities. In fact Feng Shui is an evolved study of the natural and built environment. By utilizing the natural elements and practical environmental changes, we may improve upon our well-being, relationships, prosperity, health and living environment. People in many advanced countries seek to establish a deeper understanding of these relationships between human and natural environment. Architects from around the world also begin to recognize Feng Shui as a broad ecologically and architecturally connected paradigm. To remove the shadow of superstition for Feng Shui practice, it is essential to use a scientific approach in the hope of combining and fusing ancient wisdom with modern knowledge in building science. Scientific Feng Shui has two meanings, namely (1) the verification of Feng Shui principles scientifically and (2) studying Feng Shui logically in a scientific wa

本論文集內容包含通識全人教育的理念與實踐、The General Knowledge Course and Globalization、21世紀通識課程的革新與實踐、弦歌雅樂─試論詩歌教學與人格養成、如何從通識教育中培養「文化創意產業」人才……等。

This reader is designed for an intermediate-level Chinese course in which students not only develop proficiency in the Chinese language but also gain some knowledge of Chinese culture. It consists of twenty-two lessons, which are arranged according to their level of difficulty. Each lesson contains a core text and a reading text. The contents of the texts cover a wide variety of topics, including Chinese language structures and characters, Chinese customs, proverbs, holidays, social phenomena, religions, poetry and geography, as well as Chinese folklore. A list of questions for group discussion follows the text in each chapter to help students further explore issues related to Chinese culture and to their own lives. Grammar notes and exercises for relevant grammatical points are introduced after each core text to enhance students’ skills of reading, comprehension and writing. The grammar notes are all explained in English and illustrated through sample sentences in Chinese with Engli

網管人223期通路預告資料 封面故事 智造轉型　數位分身有術 物聯網蒐集彙整端到端資料　虛實整合即時呈現運行數據 文◎洪羿漣 數位分身（Digital Twin）技術正在改變製造業的工作模式。主要驅動力來自物聯網（IoT）、大數據分析、人工智慧（AI）應用場景日益普及，以及確保營運效率、最佳化流程、縮短產品上市時間的需求不斷增長，運用數位分身整合虛擬模型與實際營運現場產生的數據，不僅能精確模擬產品生命週期中的各個階段，還能預測並最佳化產品和生產系統效率，滿足營運需求。 數位分身技術基本上屬於一種模擬技術。相較於傳統的模擬方法，主要依靠數學方程式和計算進行，數位分身的特性在於其能夠利用感測器來收集現場環境實際的數據，這些數據隨後會被映射（Mapping）到由電腦輔助設計（CAD）軟體構建的3D模型中，讓OT、IT或營運管理者掌握這些數據所代表的實際運行情況，輔助準確地做出決策。在汰換新設備、採用新技術之前，更可透過數位模型來模擬、測試和虛擬調試（Virtual Commissioning）配置，降低上線運行時可能面臨的營運風險，有效增進創新。 專題報導 AI永續轉型新浪潮　打造產業綠色科技力 數位×ESG雙軸轉型科技峰會特別報導 文◎余采霏 結合數位化與永續化的雙軸轉型，已經成為企業贏得未來競爭力的重要策略，而AI技術更在其中扮演著舉足輕重的關鍵角色。雙軸轉型不只可協助企業提升服務體驗、實現創新營運，也能提高能源使用效率、降低碳足跡，讓企業在數位與ESG永續之間取得平衡。根據統計，位於南台灣工業重鎮的高雄，年碳排量達5,737萬噸，約佔全台20%，其中工業部門就佔了八成以上，如何透過數位科技來協助低碳轉型，改善製程技術、降低成本、增加營收，並以淨零思維發展數位與AI科技，已成迫切需要面對的課題！ 在這場變革中，企業應積極擁抱AI技術，將其融入核心業務，創造更具綠色永續價值的商業模式，本次活動前進高雄，以「新生態‧共進化」為活動主題，舉辦數位×ESG雙軸轉型科技峰會，不只提供數智化解決方案，也著眼雲端數位減碳、資料中心能源改善解決方案，以及如何規劃企業永續路徑與合規議題，當然任何數位技術都脫離不了資安考量，在加速減碳、實現淨零碳排的同時，確保資料安全也是企業ESG永續治理的一環。 產業趨勢 量子技術挑戰與機會並存　歐洲各國爭相布局因應 德國積極投

孫易新博士融合心智圖的最佳運用，戰勝108課綱最強學習法：KMST知識地圖學習法（knowledge mapping study technical）+RMMR學習法（Reading Mapping Memorizing Revising） 國高中生應考必備的讀書法、筆記術與解題技巧。 華人心智圖法大師孫易新專為國高中生寫的考題拆解與閱讀法， 書中以課本內容為範例，以大量且詳細的步驟圖解， 說明如何整合點、線、面知識，跨學科學習， 強效提升思考力與記憶力。 108課綱考題大多是敘述式的長文寫法，所以如何快速抓到題目重點， 也就是在最短的時間內，看懂題目在問什麼，變成答題的關鍵。 孫易新老師結合速讀、心智圖、筆記術等方法，讓讀者能快速看懂題目、擷取重點、迅速作答； 運用在平時課堂的學習，還能有效率地記好筆記以及靈活運用，增強記憶。 本書可以幫助你 寫好筆記，靈活運用：上課迅速做好學習筆記，掌握每科重點。 心智圖法，增強記憶：活用心智圖快速記憶，且能長期記住不忘。 輕鬆讀懂長文和考題：快速拆解題目，看懂題目，迅速找出解答。 理組、文組都適用的心智圖法高效筆記術 國文科：原來文言文可以這樣記筆記，快速看出文章架構，理解內容、以水平及垂直思考來養成修辭技巧，輕鬆閱讀長文，還能寫出生動又切題的作文。 數學科：看懂冗長的敘述式題目，抓住考題重點，迅速掌握解題方法。 英文科：學校沒教的「心智圖拆解英文單字與文法」，再難的單字與文法也能快速記憶、熟悉與應用。 社會與科學：題目冗長，重點常隱藏難尋、圖表多分析耗時，透過心智圖拆解與整合題目，就能輕鬆戰勝考題。

南台灣必遊景點 Nine Things One Must Experience in Southern Taiwan 藉由夜生活、藝術文創、客家文化、靜心之旅、海洋之美、原民文化、古蹟及生態之旅與台灣茶飲等九大主題，暢遊南台灣必遊景點。 The nine main things one must experience in southern Taiwan are: nightlife activities, art, Hakka culture, places suitable for tranquility and meditation, beautiful ocean views, aboriginal cultures, historic sites, ecological tours, and Taiwanese tea culture. 實用句型及詞彙 Useful Sentence Patterns and Vocabulary 依各單元主題，整理出最精華的句型及詞彙，讓學習者運用基本句型，替換詞彙，旅遊時能馬上派上用場。 Each unit deals with the most essential sentence patterns and vocabulary, so the reader can master basic sentence patterns and vocabulary substitution drills. These grammar exercises can be used immediately when traveling. 文化導覽深度遊 In-depth Guided Cultural Tours 針對各單元內容，延伸相關文化知識，滿足學習者需求，深度了解當地風土民情。 Each unit provides knowledge relevant to the needs of travelers, promoting a deeper understanding of local customs and cultures. 文化體驗動手做 Hands-on Cultural Experiences 透過實際活動操作，讓您更深入體驗當地的人文精神。例如 : 泡茶、書法體驗、彩繪紙傘、手作琉璃串珠、彩繪紙傘

～ 2022 開發者唯一指定 PyTorch 祕笈！～ 深度學習【必備數學與統計原理】✕【圖表說明】✕【PyTorch 實際應用】 ★ 作者品質保證 ★ 經過眾多專家與學者試閱昭明老師著作皆給【5 顆星】滿分評價！ ～ 從基礎理解到 PyTorch 獨立開發，一氣呵成 ～ 本書專為 AI 開發者奠定扎實基礎，從數學統計 ► 自動微分 ► 梯度下降 ► 神經層，由淺入深介紹深度學習的原理，並透過大量 PyTorch 框架應用實作各種演算法： ● CNN (卷積神經網路) ● YOLO (物件偵測) ● GAN (生成對抗網路) ● DeepFake (深度偽造) ● OCR (光學文字辨識) ● ANPR (車牌辨識) ● ASR (自動語音辨識) ● BERT / Transformer ● 臉部辨識 ● Knowledge Graph (知識圖譜) ● NLP (自然語言處理) ● ChatBot ● RL (強化學習) ● XAI (可解釋的 AI) 本書特色 入門深度學習、實作各種演算法最佳教材！ ★以【統計／數學】為出發點，介紹深度學習必備的數理基礎 ★以【程式設計取代定理證明】，讓離開校園已久的在職者不會看到一堆數學符號就心生恐懼，縮短學習歷程，增進學習樂趣 ★摒棄長篇大論，輔以【大量圖表說明】介紹各種演算法 ★【完整的範例程式】及【各種演算法的延伸應用】！直接可在實際場域應用。 ★介紹日益普及的【演算法與相關套件】的使用 ★介紹 PyTorch 最新版本功能 ★與另一本姊妹作《深度學習–最佳入門邁向 AI 專題實戰》搭配，可同時學會 PyTorch 與 TensorFlow

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英國脫歐、金融危機、基本工資，這些英文你都知道要怎麼說嗎？ 想要掌握英語熱門話題關鍵字，你需要這一本！ 讓你用英語聊天不再支支吾吾，和老外也能輕鬆聊時事！ 精選300組熱門關鍵字，讓你和老外聊天不卡卡！ 在新聞上常出現的熱門時事話題，即使已經看到了無數次，但往往我們都不知道這些熱門話題字英文的正確用法。本書為讀者精選300組熱門話題關鍵字，涵蓋了網路熱搜話題、新聞用語、社交聊天等，共2000多個單字，幫助你精準用字不出錯，用英語也能暢所欲言！ 本書內容共分成17大類，都是跟生活息息相關的主題，如食安、健康問題教你單字「餿水油gutter oil」、「諾羅病毒norovirus」，運動休閒主題教你「世足賽FIFA World Cup」、「寶可夢Pokémon GO」，政經商業類的如「英國脫歐Brexit」、「金融危機financial crisis」、「基本工資minimum wage」等，科技網路主題如「綁架軟體ransomware」、「虛擬實境Virtual Reality」，還有社會現象如「少子化declining birthrate phenomenon」、「低頭行為phubbing」，加上貼近生活的「週年慶拍賣anniversary sale」、「集點卡frequent-buyer card」，幫你蒐羅了各種類型的話題關鍵字，不怕你找不到！ 焦點單字+補充單字例句+延伸閱讀，讓你一次學會！ 本書除了300組話題關鍵字，還針對話題關鍵字做了相關單字的延伸補充，再搭配上例句範例，教您如何使用，另外每個字也都加上詞性說明，讓您可以徹底學會這些「熱門話題關鍵字」，在聊天時也能精準地使用！ 舉例︰ gutter oil 地溝油；餿水油 食安風暴再起，二○一四年檢警查獲幾起大宗食品用油詐欺案，知名豬油品牌強冠公司及頂新集團的正義股份有限公司使用餿水油（又稱「地溝油」）、飼料油等製成食用豬油來販售，大量黑心油流入市面，重創台灣餐飲、食品業形象。 相關單字 prosecutor n. 檢察官 recycle v., n. 回收 lard n. 豬油 edible adj. 可食用的 scandal n. 醜聞 recall v., n. 召回 detain v. 拘留、扣押

天才徐安廬的父母著作，分享歐美與台灣的教育發展趨勢，以及徐氏夫妻在教養孩子的實際經驗與其他父母經驗分享中學到最重要的一點：創業訓練，可以讓孩子學習到學校中學不到的技術與能力，成為未來需要的全才。 創業訓練不是為了創業，而是為了教育出未來需要的人才！ 作者獨創的徐氏教育法賦予孩子受用一輩子的學習動機。 他們設計出未來最好的科技學校，讓孩子成為未來國際一流人才； 他們的課程提倡讓孩子嘗試創業，因為創業就是一種人格與能力的全才教育。 讓他們得以從創業訓練的過程中學習人生必備的技巧與能力！ 作者徐宏義與羅曼如長年關心教育與科技發展，因而成立了EDUx基金會，提倡以數位科技和新的學習方式，希望能改變下一代的學習方式。 作者開宗明義強調：二十一世紀，因為教育科技（Edtech）的發展，讓所有人都有受同樣高品質教育的機會，因為科技運用在教育上，打破了國界限制，弭平了城市與偏遠鄉鎮的差距。 作者在第一章談網路學習（Online Learning）帶動人類文明。我們由MOOC談起，MOOC是Massive Open Online Course四個字的頭一個字母的組合，它是從二○一二年開始由美國的矽谷熱鬧起來，幾乎在同時，美國東岸的哈佛大學和麻省理工學院也攜手開辦了他們的MOOC。一時之間，風起雲湧，激起了整個美國，後來遍及全世界，大家在網上學習的風氣。 第二章則討論教育科技（Edtech）的未來。作者從MOOC這幾年的變化，談到MOOC，乃至於整個教育科技的未來。他們認為MOOC並未消褪或死亡，是還在進展，也還在變化中，未來和其他如Virtual Reality（虛擬實境）或Augmented Reality（擴增實境）等其他教育科技結合，並提到正夯的VR及AR會如何影響未來的教育。 第二部分提出一套作者夫妻幾十年研究、實驗出來的教學法，叫做「徐氏教育法」（Hsu Method），這套和所有現行的教學哲學都不相同的教學法，是在二十幾年前，我們自己的小孩出生後開始用在他們身上，並且成果卓著。 他們在書中無私分享他們教導徐家三兄弟的經驗，以及後來根據這個經驗設計的一個理想的國際中小學：EDUx學校（EDUx School）為代稱。作者提出「徐氏教育法」的十項支柱（Tenets），這十項支柱提供了徐氏教育法的基礎，說明了徐氏教育法究竟是什麼，以及他們認為未來的小孩應該學些什麼