吉尔斯•麦克多诺(Giles MacDonogh)，英国顶尖历史学家、畅销书作家。曾在牛津大学修读近代史，后在巴黎研究历史。英国《观察家》杂志评价说：“……他对人文思想理解深刻；对史料的把握富有见地；文笔流畅，深入浅出。他的每一部作品都扣人心弦，引人深思。”同时，他是《泰晤士报》、《金融时报》、《卫报》的专栏作家，也为《观察家》、《新政治家》和《泰晤士报文学增刊》供稿，还常被邀请参加英国BBC历史频道、美国历史频道等节目。

The study of the zeroes of polynomials, which for one variable is essentially algebraic, becomes a geometric theory for several variables. In this book, Fischer looks at the classic entry point to the subject: plane algebraic curves. Here one quickly sees the mix of algebra and geometry, as well as analysis and topology, that is typical of complex algebraic geometry, but withou...(展开全部)

Challenging monolithic modern narratives about 'Chinese science', Daniel Patrick Morgan examines the astral sciences in China c.221 BCE–750 CE as a study in the disunities of scientific cultures and the narratives by which ancients and moderns alike have fought to instil them with a sense of unity. The book focuses on four unifying 'legends' recounted by contemporary subjects: ...(展开全部)

Challenging monolithic modern narratives about 'Chinese science', Daniel Patrick Morgan examines the astral sciences in China c.221 BCE–750 CE as a study in the disunities of scientific cultures and the narratives by which ancients and moderns alike have fought to instil them with a sense of unity. The book focuses on four unifying 'legends' recounted by contemporary subjects: ...(展开全部)

In this famous work by a pioneer in the movement to free art from the bonds of tradition -- a work long considered essential to understanding the evolution of 20th-century art -- Kandinsky explores the role of the line, point, and other key elements of non-objective painting. 127 illustrations.

In this famous work by a pioneer in the movement to free art from the bonds of tradition -- a work long considered essential to understanding the evolution of 20th-century art -- Kandinsky explores the role of the line, point, and other key elements of non-objective painting. 127 illustrations.

This history was published in Germany in 1960 "Entscheidungsschlachten des Zweiten Weltkrieges" and translated into English in 1965. The well known British historian Cyril Falls (1888-1971) writes the introduction and states that the Battle for Crete was Germany's most brilliant battle and that this book "is not for those who like all problems reduced to pap-- it is the essenti...(展开全部)

在线阅读本书 Grasshopper, insouciant hero of Lobels free-and-easy reader, goes where the road leads, en route unsettling a series of set-in-their-ways insects. SLJ. One of the richest examples of characterization in the beginning-to-read genre. BL. Notable Children's Book of 1978 (ALA) 1979 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) "Best of the Best" Children's Books 19661978 (SLJ) Chil...(展开全部)