Modern Architecture and Climate explores how leading architects of the twentieth century incorporated climate-mediating strategies into their designs, and shows how regional approaches to climate adaptability were essential to the development of modern architecture. Focusing on the period surrounding World War II—before fossil-fuel powered air-conditioning became widely availab...(展开全部)

Modern Architecture and Climate explores how leading architects of the twentieth century incorporated climate-mediating strategies into their designs, and shows how regional approaches to climate adaptability were essential to the development of modern architecture. Focusing on the period surrounding World War II—before fossil-fuel powered air-conditioning became widely availab...(展开全部)

In this brilliant narrative of America's first limited war, John Toland shows yet again why, for over two decades, he has been one of this country's most respected and popular military historians. Toland lets both the events and the participants speak for themselves, employing scrupulous archival research and interviews as the bases for the drama and accuracy of his writing. I...(展开全部)

约翰·托兰（John Toland） 美国著名作家、历史学家。1912年出生于威斯康星州，经历过第二次世界大战。其主要作品有《美国的耻辱 : 珍珠港事件内幕》《漫长的战斗 : 美国人眼中的朝鲜战争》《占领日本》《最后一百天》《日本帝国消亡史》《阿登之战》等。曾凭借《日本帝国消亡史 》获得1971年普利策新闻奖。 托兰认为，好的历史著作就是“活 的历史”。他的写作信条是“不应当以自己的观点来讲述，而是像一出戏那样，让实际上发生过的事情重演，这才是所谓活的历史。”托兰的作品摒弃了传统史学著作的生涩与枯燥，代之以丰富的细节描写和对话，使读者犹如身临其境。

Combat Monsters brings together twenty award-winning and bestselling speculative fiction authors who each bring their own spin on an alternate history of World War II. New research has uncovered deeply buried military secrets -- both the Allied and Axis special operations during World War II included monsters. Did the Soviets use a dragon to win the Battle of Kursk? Did a vampi...(展开全部)

Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of streng...(展开全部)

Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of streng...(展开全部)