In Resisting Occupation, international scholars discuss the radical denial of human flourishing caused by the occupation of mind, body, spirit, and land. They explore how religious perspectives can be, and often are, constructed by occupiers to justify their actions, perpetuate exploitation, and domesticate indigenous landholders. In the name of Christianization and civilization, which has proven to be a global phenomenon beyond time and space, a consistent domestication process is establi...

Theologies, no matter their designations, are public measures—they disclose as well as gauge the publics (near and far) on which they stand, sit, lie, or fall. Because publics shift and mingle, theologies require reimagining, relocating, and embracing fresh insights and energies. The insights and energies embraced in this work are in three clusters: spaces, bodies, and technologies. The spotlighted spaces are in Africa, Asia, Black America, the Caribbean, and Pasifika—beyond the eyes of ma...

In traditional Internet of Things (IoT) systems, sensor nodes are usually powered by batteries, and their limited battery power leads to limited system lifetimes and prevents the large-scale promotion of IoT; this is commonly referred to as the energy bottleneck. The subsequent emergence of Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) technology enables IoT nodes to replenish their energy through wireless charging, giving rise to the novel network paradigm of Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks (WR...

“A harrowing portrait of sexual violence and its thunderous reverberations. Through Jenna Tang’s incisive translation, the reader is brought along a heartbreaking and unflinching journey.”—Crystal Hana Kim, author of If You Leave Me*Shortlisted for the Baifang Schell Books Prize*The most influential book of Taiwan’s #MeToo movement—a heartbreaking account of sexual violence and a remarkable reinvention of the trauma plot, t...

"In Tai Chi, we find balance in every movement."Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi with "The Tai Chi Journey: A Path to Mindfulness and Balance," a comprehensive guide designed to help you unlock the transformative power of this elegant martial art. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book will lead you on a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and inner balance.Delve into the rich history and philosophy of Tai Chi, uncovering the...

Taiwan has become a new flashpoint in Sino-U.S. relations in recent years. The nation just concluded its presidential and legislative elections in January 2024. The incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a pyrrhic victory—with DPP keeping the presidential seat but losing the majority in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan (Congress). The political status of Taiwan is one of the few, if not the only, issues that have won bipartisan support. New Developments in the Trilateral Relationshi...

《慈悲的力量》記錄了慈濟基金會的故事，由慈濟醫療財團法人執行長林俊龍醫師撰寫，帶領讀者以作者第一視角，見證一位臺灣佛教比丘尼的願景，將東部偏遠小鎮花蓮的三十位家庭主婦的助人行動凝聚成一個遍及全球的非營利組織。本書的核心人物，是具有非凡紀律與慈悲精神的精神領袖──證嚴法師，一九六六年創立慈濟，她每天清晨三點半起床，接受來自全球各分支會慈濟志工、醫院與救災任務的彙報，並在災難與困境中引領弟子前行。書中呈現的她，不是一個被神話化的偶像，而是佛教教義的體現：慈悲，必須化為行動。作者林俊龍醫師將證嚴法師的佛學思想根基──引自《無量義經》、《心經》與《法華經》──與建立全球性非政府組織的現實挑戰交織呈現。從創辦第一所義診診所，到建立八家醫院的醫療網絡；從在地的災難救援，到國際慈濟人醫會累計四百萬人次免費醫療服務；全書也穿插作者親自參與各項慈濟活動的圖片見證；本書記錄了一個以善以愛志工精神為本的組織，如何超越傳統機構的成就。對任何信仰的讀者而言，這都是一個有力的提醒：最微小的善念，只要持續累積、不斷傳遞，終能改變世界。The...

The Crisis of Welfare in East Asia adopts a unique and critical perspective on contemporary social welfare policies in East Asia. This edited volume reflects on current welfare theories and challenges the dominant productivist ideology that overemphasizes the influence of work and family. James Lee and Kam-Wah Chan bring together authors from different social policy domains to provide an updated assessment of inadequacies and limitations in current social policies as well as the p...

Sokei-an translated the Record of Lin-chi (Lin-chi lu) from 1931 to 1933, in his first series of lectures. He felt that Americans needed original Chinese Zen source materials, translated and commented upon by a Zen master, and there were no such materials in those early days. Sokei-an was the first Zen master to translate the Record of Lin-chi and to give a commentary in English to Western students. The real historic value of Sokei-ans Lin-chi is in his commentary with its manifestation of...

Fundamental Physicochemical Properties of Germanene-related Materials: A Theoretical Perspective provides a comprehensive review of germanene-related materials to help users understand the essential properties of these compounds. The book covers various germanium complex states such as germanium oxides, germanium on Ag, germanium/silicon composites and germanium compounds. Diverse phenomena are clearly illustrated using the most outstanding candidates of the germanium/germanene-related mat...

The Glasgow Climate Pact signed on the 26th Conference of the Parties of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2021, saws representatives' determination for carbon neutrality by 2050. Meanwhile, "Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector" proposed by International Energy Agency has suggested hydrogen as a decarbonization technology in various fields. As a clean, stable power with diverse sources, hydrogen provides a promising solution for energy, industry,...

This book focused specifically on the newly emerging issues related to the development of green science/technology, and green economy toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It covers three parts, namely (1) socioeconomic science, (2) environmental science, and (3) development of green technology and economy, each consisting of five to six chapters.The topics covered are meant not only to introduce the basic concepts of green science and technology related to the development o...