This book explores the fundamental principles and theories that foster a practical and intuitive understanding of quantum mechanics. Each chapter is concluded with real-world applications, animations, and discussion questions to help readers better visualize and understand quantum phenomena. It is suitable for undergraduate students in physics and related fields who are looking to learn and strengthen their foundational understanding of quantum mechanics. Originally designed for bilingual teaching and learning, the book considers differences in cultural background and pedagogical approach, especially their potential influence on scientific reasoning and habitual expression, aiming to bridge those differences from new perspectives.

This book is an academic monograph based on several decades of research in fieldworks, laboratory studies, and references to a large amount of literature. The whole book is divided into an introduction section which includes: the History of Chinese Amphibian Studies, the Overview of China’s Nature, the Biodiversity and Geographical Distribution of the Amphibians of China, the Ecological Types of the Amphibians of China, the Taxonomic Terms and Measurements of the Amphibians. And followed by a taxonomic section which includes detailed descriptions of China’s known 13 families, 87 genera and 421 species with their Latin names, English names, synonyms, morphological characteristics, biological data, population status, geographic distribution, discussions of classification, and the key to adult amphibians. 

The monograph is divided into two volumes. 

Volume I contains chapters on the introduction, the GYMNOPHIONA, the URODELA and ANURA (including Bombinatoridae, Megophyidae, Bufonidae and Hylidae) totaling more than 200 species and subspecies. 

Volume II includes the Ranidae, Dicroglossidae, Occidozygidae, Rhacophoridae, Microhylidae and 4 introduced species, totaling about 221 species.

This book is an academic monograph based on several decades of research in fieldworks, laboratory studies, and references to a large amount of literature. The whole book is divided into an introduction section which includes: the History of Chinese Amphibian Studies, the Overview of China’s Nature, the Biodiversity and Geographical Distribution of the Amphibians of China, the Ecological Types of the Amphibians of China, the Taxonomic Terms and Measurements of the Amphibians. And followed by a taxonomic section which includes detailed descriptions of China’s known 13 families, 87 genera and 421 species with their Latin names, English names, synonyms, morphological characteristics, biological data, population status, geographic distribution, discussions of classification, and the key to adult amphibians. 

The monograph is divided into two volumes. 

Volume I contains chapters on the introduction, the GYMNOPHIONA, the URODELA and ANURA (including Bombinatoridae, Megophyidae, Bufonidae and Hylidae) totaling more than 200 species and subspecies. 

Volume II includes the Ranidae, Dicroglossidae, Occidozygidae, Rhacophoridae, Microhylidae and 4 introduced species, totaling about 221 species.

This book presents recent advances on the global existence and decay estimates of solutions to two important classes of damped wave equations, with particular emphasis on the double dispersion equation and related models. Building on the author’s work with collaborators, the volume brings together results previously scattered across research papers, alongside new material published here for the first time. It offers a unified perspective on the long-standing problem of global existence and the asymptotic behavior of dissipative hyperbolic equations, including convergence toward equilibrium and optimal decay properties.

The book is organized into eight chapters. The opening chapter reviews essential tools from Fourier analysis, Sobolev spaces, and fundamental inequalities. Subsequent chapters investigate the asymptotic profiles, decay rates, and pointwise behavior of solutions to regularity-gained double dispersion equations, followed by a systematic study of regularity-loss wave equations. Techniques such as time-weighted energy methods and refined asymptotic analysis are developed to address weak dissipation and nonlinear effects, establishing global existence and precise decay estimates under suitable initial conditions and spatial dimensions.

Combining rigorous theory with clear structure, this book highlights both foundational methods and recent progress in nonlinear partial differential equations. It is intended for graduate students, researchers, and specialists interested in nonlinear wave phenomena, dissipative systems, and modern analytical techniques in PDEs.

This book offers a critical view of the archaeology of industrialisation, which is presented as one of the different practices coexisting within a broader industrial archaeology.

The main ideas, research frameworks, sources of information, and tools for recording, analysing and explaining industrial sites are examined. The archaeology of industrialisation is defined as the study of the industrial period through its material remains. The industrialised society is not understood as an isolated nor as a homogeneous group, but as a complex social system of global dispersion and impacts. Thus, it is argued that the archaeology of industrialisation is an archaeology of the Contemporary Age focused on the industrial production, distribution and consumption of things. Some space is dedicated to theorising about industrial heritage, which is approached as a related topic through a critical and archaeological lens. The ideas presented are illustrated with examples from Spain, Brazil and the People’s Republic of China. These cases help us rethink industrial archaeology and heritage from the Global South while observing alternative industrialization processes and industrial societies.

Mathematical Statistics is a comprehensive undergraduate textbook developed from the authors’ 18 years of teaching experience at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). Tailored for undergraduates in Statistics, Data Science and Big Data Technology, as well as graduate students in engineering-related fields, it covers core topics of mathematical statistics with logical rigor—from foundational probability theory to point estimation, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and key concepts like sufficient statistics and Fisher information. What sets it apart is the inclusion of unique content rarely found in standard textbooks: Inverse Bayes Formulae, the Definition of Valid Categorical Distribution, and a Unified Expectation Technique, bridging theoretical depth with practical relevance for real-world data science applications.

Distinctive features of this book include:

1. Innovative Warp-Weft Dual Structure: In addition to the traditional chapter-section “Warp” framework, the book introduces a self-contained “Weft” thread, resulting in a concise and lucid overall structure. This design enables readers to quickly grasp core concepts, key knowledge points, and challenging topics even before completing the book, thereby streamlining the organization of information.

2. Motivation-Driven Conceptualization: When introducing fundamental concepts (e.g., score functions, Cramér-Rao inequality, confidence intervals), the book emphasizes the underlying motivation—the rationale and practical value behind each concept—to promote genuine understanding other than rote memorization.

3. Dual Function as Textbook and Presentation: Combining the rigor of a traditional textbook with the clarity of classroom slides, the electronic PDF version can be used directly for teaching. Instructors save preparation time by adopting it as-is or adapting it with their own insights.

4. Comprehensive Teaching Resources: The authors offer complete English-language supplementary materials, including a sample syllabus, teaching plan, ten tutorials, five assignments with solutions, and 100 additional practice problems—providing structured support for both instructors and students.