Essential Concepts in Computer Science

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

This book is a self-contained introduction to the fundamental and interesting topics of geometry. The topics covered include the definitions and properties of 2D and 3D shapes, the basic concepts and formulas of perimeter, area and volume, the Pick’s formula, the Cavalieri’s principles, the basic geometric transformations, the concepts of tessellations, the Euler’s polyhedral formula, and the methods of construction of regular polygons and regular polyhedra. Complemented by diagrams, pictures, examples and exercises, the materials covered are suitable for an introductory course on geometry and will appeal to school students, teachers, junior undergraduate students, mathematics instructors or lecturers alike.

Psychopathology: An Empathic Representational Approach retraces the foundations of classical phenomenological psychopathology and integrates them with modern ideas drawn from anthropology, cognitive neuroscience, computational science, and evolutionary biology to synthesize a comprehensive framework and provide fresh insights. This book explores how the scientific concepts of ‘information and representation’ can be used to understand subjective mental phenomena and integrate them in empathic clinical dialogues during interactions with patients. It explores key issues in clinical psychopathology coherently and systematically, illustrates advanced topics in an accessible manner using clinical case examples, metaphors and clarifying diagrams, and directly links advanced conceptual frameworks with pragmatic skills in the clinical dialogue process. This volume is aimed at a broad audience of mental health professionals, researchers, and students in psychiatry, psychology, and social work.

【内容简介】 19世纪中叶以后，西方“科学”science的概念传入东亚。Science的出现强烈地冲击着东方传统的学术体系。本书首先聚焦science如何在日本被赋予“科学”这一词语形式，并演变成为包括中国在内的东亚的时代关键词这一问题；同时，以严复为切入口，讨论清末民初科学概念的形成、流变以及对中国社会的影响。全书具体阐述以下4点：（1）在日语的影响下，汉语如何表述science，及以其为中心的一系列概念？（2）当时中国社会怎样理解作为学术体系的science，与传统的“格致”张力如何？（3）science作为方法论的“赛先生”是如何渗透的？（4）社会精英，如胡适、鲁迅等对“科学”的理解及宣传。

Modern architecture has become increasingly concerned about the integration and harmony between the natural and built environments. Terms like environmental protection and management, energy conservation, renewable energy, sustainability and ecology have been pouring into our ears on a daily basis. In fact, all these concepts are not new from an ancient Chinese point of view; Feng Shui or more academically, Kan Yu, is exactly the traditional Chinese wisdom aimed at creating harmony between the environment, buildings and people. Feng Shui is the philosophy which has influenced traditional building design in China for thousands of years. Based on Scientific Feng Shui for the Built Environment: Fundamentals and Case Studies published in 2011, this enhanced new edition has further taken into account the enhancements and new inputs in theories and applications. Emphasis is placed on two themes, sustainability and science. New case studies regarding sustainable design as viewed from a Feng

a creative science picture book that combines STEAM education with the concept of “Creative Transformation”, turning everyday objects and waste into innovative, useful products. Through four real-life cases—transforming plastic waste into sustainable concrete, trash into solar-powered cars, hair into oil spill mats, and poop into energy—it shows how creativity paired with science can turn trash into treasure. The book also includes fun activities like "Science Showdown" (e.g. solar car VS fossil fuel car) and "DIY Science Experiments" (e.g. testing oil adsorption with human hair). These activities not only enrich knowledge and foster parent-child interaction but also inspire children to uncover the endless possibilities hidden in everyday life!

This book covers basic concepts of international trade and local trade practices. It addresses the evolution of electronic commerce and financial technology,including the use of blockchain technology letter of credit and Internet of Things.

This book explains the new procedures for knee operations created by Professor Lai and elaborates on the concepts and theories behind his new approach. These new procedures will increase the proficiency of orthopedists and assist them in performing more effective and less painful knee surgeries.

Mindfulness and meditation, practices that are rooted in Buddhism, have become mainstream treatments in counseling and psychotherapy that provide evidence of successful outcomes among secular clients. However, for clients from non-Western backgrounds, dissociating mindfulness practice from the core Buddhist teachings can dilute the transformative power of these practices, causing cultural confusion and lowering the effectiveness of treatment. This book is the first to present Early Buddhist Teachings as a theoretical orientation for the millions of individuals affiliated with Buddhism to create a culturally congruent counseling model. Using original sources in Pāli, it explores key Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-arising, non-self, impermanence, and many others. The authors then compare them with Western psychological concepts, furthering ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and psychotherapy and fostering powerful integrations. This volume also demonstrates how to use the Buddhi

本書以MATLAB 8.X漢化版為工具，深入淺出地介紹了基於計算機視覺系統工具箱（Computer Vision System Toolbox）的數字圖像處理的基本原理、實現方法、仿真過程、代碼生成,具有循序漸進、易於研讀的特點。

◎線條＋符號＋顏色，多種抽象概念的新詮釋。 Line + symbols + colors, new interpretations of multiple abstract concepts. ◎跳過望文生義可能產生的歧解，以最簡單的形式進行最直觀的哲學演繹。 Avoid ambiguity that literal interpretations may lead to, directly interpret philosophies with the simplest methods. 你可曾想過用簡單的筆劃與顏色勾勒物質世界的抽象概念？ 打破現實形式的框架，以冥想、意象、解構，重新簡約而寧靜的感受世界！ 作者以簡單的線條、圖象、文字與顏色演繹二維、三維、四維的種種抽象概念， 藉著解構每幅創作的線條勾勒與組合，可以感受作者解讀物質世界的獨特角度， 是一部意識流動強烈的藝術、哲學創作集。 Have you ever thought about drawing abstract concepts with simply strokes and colors? Break the framework of reality, and feel the world with meditation, imagery, deconstruction, new definitions in peace! The author presents abstract 2-dimensional, 3-dimentional, and 4-dimensional concepts with simple lines, images, texts and colors. By deconstructing the lines and combinations of every creation, you may experience the author’s unique point of view to make sense of the material collection of artistic and philosophical creations of strong consciousness.

神經科學的研究影響層面在近十年來急遽擴大，該學門橫跨基礎科學、工程和醫學領域，除了具備多重轉譯潛能，也涵蓋了藥物、醫材和輔具等相關的產業化應用，對於追求健康樂齡生活的未來社會而言具有不容忽視的重要性。國研院科技政策研究與資訊中心（Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center, STPI）長期深耕學術研究資訊服務與科技資訊分析，特與全球專業資訊服務提供者科睿唯安（Clarivate）學術研究事業群（Web of Science Group）合作，運用Web of Science及Essential Science Indicators資料庫進行文獻分群及主題剖析，以瞭解神經科學領域的研究現況及新興熱門研究方向，同時邀請國內專家進行深度訪談，瞭解領域專家對未來神經科學領域發展方向的建議。

Our world today is troubled by war and conflicts, and leaders are seeking solutions from different sources, and some are turning to the Confucian principles of benevolence, righteousness, priority, and trust for moral guidance. These are simple concepts pertaining to human relationships and personal development. This book is a rendition of selected parts of The Four Books, focusing on the nature and morality of man, the education process, and the perfect personality, and will help the modern reader to appreciate the essence of Confucian wisdom.

https://youtu.be/GsPGaJoa8yc ＼\國內第一本！OpenClaw實戰專書 /／ AI 助理不只住在手機裡。OpenClaw 是第一個真正能「坐在你電腦前幫你做事」的開源 Computer Agent，從開啟軟體、填寫表單、執行指令到控制硬體，全部辦得到。這本書帶你從零開始，把 OpenClaw 變成 24 小時不下班的個人助理。 1. Computer Agent：史上第一個能真正「坐在電腦前幫你做事」的開源 AI 2. 完整安裝：從零開始，在 macOS 上把 OpenClaw 裝好裝滿 3. Telegram 連接：手機傳一句話，電腦立刻動起來 4. LINE 連接：用最熟悉的 App 直接指揮你的 AI 助理 5. 正式域名：Cloudflare Tunnel 加 Docker，開機自動上線、永不斷線 6. 全通道串接：WhatsApp、iMessage 一次接齊，一個大腦管所有入口 7. 多重 Agents：工作、私人、研究各一個分身，記憶個性完全隔離 8. Skills 擴充：不用寫程式，用 Markdown 就能讓 Agent 學會新技能 9. Mac 桌面操控：Peekaboo 讓 Agent 看見螢幕、點擊按鈕、操作任何 App 10. Nodes 多機協作：一個指令同時控制多台電腦，打造你的 AI 機器軍團 11. 語音電話通報：整合 Twilio，任務完成時 Agent 直接打電話給你

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertainty Helga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it e

本合集由5個故事組成: 永生國 碧海青天 外星商旅 筆先生 堆填巨獸 自從2020年出版了後，小河接著出版新的合集，取名《小河：科幻小說集》。記得當初創作時，只為一時靈感，希望帶出一點啟發、一點思想、一點感受！今次得以出版，實在是一件非常高興的事！ 我們習慣了說科幻小說，其實Science and Fancy是兩種小說類型。Science小説需要有科學依據，所以我的路線更適宜以科技Science來表達。因為，這些事情，今天已經實現，或接近能實現。所以，這是一個現實的科幻世界！ 就每個故事，筆者亦加了圖片，希望更能帶出故事場境！而且，筆者亦創作了相關歌曲，用簡單的製作，放了在YouTube。 這些故事的題材，關乎整體人類，有很大的包容性和適應性，無論在世界各地，無論時局怎麼變遷，都是影視傳媒的好材料。如果業內人士有合作意向，可聯絡本人! 另外，如果有出版社想譯作該國語言出版，歡迎與我聯絡！ 本人聯絡: samuelho111@gmail.com

The English edition of Liu Lihong’s milestone work is a sublime beacon for the profession of Chinese medicine in the 21st century. Classical Chinese Medicine delivers a straightforward critique of the politically motivated “integration” of traditional Chinese wisdom with Western science during the last sixty years, and represents an ardent appeal for the recognition of Chinese medicine as a science in its own right. Professor Liu’s candid presentation has made this book a bestseller in China, treasured not only by medical students and doctors, but by vast numbers of non-professionals who long for a state of health and well-being that is founded in a deeper sense of cultural identity. Oriental medicine education has made great strides in the West since the 1970s, but clear guidelines regarding the “traditional” nature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remain undefined. Classical Chinese Medicine not only delineates the educational and clinical problems faced by the profession in bo

Through the unique lens of cross-cultural exchange and mutual learning,this book provides an in-depth analysis of the status and development trends in science, technology, education, and talent development in both China and the United States. It examines key factors affecting scientific advancement and social progress across multiple dimensions一including national scale and economic development, educational systems, cultural elements, academia-industry linkages,research ethics and publication norms,funding mechanisms, and the importance of international collaboration. The book also offers novel perspectives and valuable insights for fostering global academic exchange, cultivating a robust innovation ecosystem, and contributing to a worldwide science and technology community. 本书以跨文化交流互鉴的独特视角，深入分析了中美两国在科技、教育和人才领域的现状及发展趋势。从国家规模与经济水平、教育系统、文化因素、学术界与商业界的联系、伦理研究与出版规范、研究资金资助以及跨国合作的重要性等多个方面，探讨了影响科技进步与社会发展的关键因素，并为推动国际学术交流、营造良好的创新生态以及构建全球科技共同体提供了全新的视角和宝贵的参考意见。 作者简介：Dr.John Richard Schrock,Distingu

This volume first explores the transformation of Chinese Daoism in late imperial period through the writings of prominent intellectuals of the times. In such a cultural context, it then launches an in-depth investigation into the Daoist dimensions of the Chinese narrative masterpiece, The Story of the Stone—the inscriptions of Quanzhen Daoism in the infrastructure of its religious framework, the ideological ramifications of the Daoist concepts of chaos, purity, and the natural, as well as the Daoist images of the gourd, fish, and bird. Zhou presents the central position of Daoist philosophy both in the ideological structure of the Stone, and the literati culture that engenders it.

Assessment is an important part of effective teaching and learning. It allows achievements to be recognized and helps both teachers and learners to reflect on and review their performance and progress. While assessment has long been an end-of-learning activity to measure what learners can do, the outcome-oriented approach does not always foster learning motivation effectively. A new perspective now encourages ongoing appraisal in the classroom to improve learning. This book reflects current thinking of assessment with a stated focus on assessment for learning (AfL). It informs teachers about the latest developments and provides teachers with important tools for integrating assessment in the classroom. The discussions on assessment theories are in-depth and the examples used for illustrating the concepts are plentiful.