On What Matters is a major work in moral philosophy. It is the long-awaited follow-up to Derek Parfit's 1984 book Reasons and Persons, one of the landmarks of twentieth-century philosophy. In this first volume Parfit presents a powerful new treatment of reasons and rationality, and a critical examination of three systematic moral theories - Kant's ethics, contractualism, and c...(展开全部)

On What Matters is a major work in moral philosophy. It is the long-awaited follow-up to Derek Parfit's 1984 book Reasons and Persons, one of the landmarks of twentieth-century philosophy. In this first volume Parfit presents a powerful new treatment of reasons and rationality, and a critical examination of three systematic moral theories - Kant's ethics, contractualism, and c...(展开全部)

From one of our most iconic and influential writers: a timeless collection of mostly early pieces that reveal what would become Joan Didion's subjects, including the press, politics, California robber barons, women, and her own self-doubt. These twelve pieces from 1968 to 2000, never before gathered together, offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendar...(展开全部)

From one of our most iconic and influential writers: a timeless collection of mostly early pieces that reveal what would become Joan Didion's subjects, including the press, politics, California robber barons, women, and her own self-doubt. These twelve pieces from 1968 to 2000, never before gathered together, offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendar...(展开全部)

德博拉·利维，英国小说家、剧作家、诗人，英国皇家文学学会会员。小说曾三次入围布克奖，并入选弗兰克·奥康纳短篇小说奖和BBC国际短篇小说奖。《泰晤士报》评论她是“当代英国小说中最令人兴奋的声音之一”。她为皇家莎士比亚剧团写过多部剧本。 . 译者 | 步朝霞，北京航空航天大学外国语学院副教授，文学博士，毕业于南开大学，曾作为富布莱特学者赴美访学，入选北京高等学校“青年英才计划”，并作为高校青年骨干教师于北京大学中文系访学。多年来专注于文学作品的翻译，已完成逾百万字。主要出版译作有《哈里发的神殿：卡萨布兰卡的365天》《世界上第二强壮的人》《木星的卫星》《理智与情感》。

德博拉·利维，英国小说家、剧作家、诗人，英国皇家文学学会会员。小说曾三次入围布克奖，并入选弗兰克·奥康纳短篇小说奖和BBC国际短篇小说奖。《泰晤士报》评论她是“当代英国小说中最令人兴奋的声音之一”。她为皇家莎士比亚剧团写过多部剧本。 . 译者 | 步朝霞，北京航空航天大学外国语学院副教授，文学博士，毕业于南开大学，曾作为富布莱特学者赴美访学，入选北京高等学校“青年英才计划”，并作为高校青年骨干教师于北京大学中文系访学。多年来专注于文学作品的翻译，已完成逾百万字。主要出版译作有《哈里发的神殿：卡萨布兰卡的365天》《世界上第二强壮的人》《木星的卫星》《理智与情感》。

Two decades ago the poet Robert Bly published a book that stayed on the New York Times Bestseller list for sixty-two weeks and changed a generation of men. Based on an ancient fairy tale, Iron John be

The investment profession is in a state of crisis. The vast majority of equity fund managers are unable to beat the market over the long term, which has led to massive outflows from active funds to passive funds. Where should investors turn in search of a new approach? Pulak Prasad offers a philosophy of patient long-term investing based on an unexpected source: evolutionary bi...(展开全部)

The investment profession is in a state of crisis. The vast majority of equity fund managers are unable to beat the market over the long term, which has led to massive outflows from active funds to passive funds. Where should investors turn in search of a new approach? Pulak Prasad offers a philosophy of patient long-term investing based on an unexpected source: evolutionary bi...(展开全部)

"Editing is the creative force of filmic reality." So Dmytryk, director of the American classic "The Caine Mutiny" begins this little book, which he hopes will aid film directors and editors in perfecting their art. It is informative for general audiences as well, demonstrating how deeply the experience of any film relies on the creativity and versatility of its editor. Product...(展开全部)