Amazon.com British painter David Hockney, well known for his cool and lovely paintings of California pools, has taken on the new role of detective. For two years Hockney seriously investigated the painting techniques of the old masters, and like any admirable sleuth, compiled substantial evidence to support his revolutionary theory. Secret Knowledge is the fruit of this labor, ...(展开全部)

David Hockneyas controversial book, now revised in paperback with thirty-two new pages of evidence Join one of the most influential artists of our time as he investigates the painting techniques of the Old Masters. Hockneyas extensive research led him to conclude that artists such as Caravaggio, VelAzquez, da Vinci, and other hyperrealists actually used optics and lenses to cr...(展开全部)

Third volume of the series in which Anne goes to college.

A quest to explore some of the most spectacular ancient cities in human history—and figure out why people abandoned them. In Four Lost Cities, acclaimed science journalist Annalee Newitz takes readers on an entertaining and mind-bending adventure into the deep history of urban life. Investigating across the centuries and around the world, Newitz explores the rise and fall of fo...(展开全部)

保罗·夏亚松（Paul Chiasson）是耶鲁大学建筑学家，对宗教建筑理论与历史研究有相当的造诣。他出生于加拿大的布雷顿角岛，是从欧洲前来北美之最早移民的直系后裔。他曾在美国的耶鲁大学、美国天主教大学和加拿大的多伦多大学执教。

保罗·夏亚松（Paul Chiasson）是耶鲁大学建筑学家，对宗教建筑理论与历史研究有相当的造诣。他出生于加拿大的布雷顿角岛，是从欧洲前来北美之最早移民的直系后裔。他曾在美国的耶鲁大学、美国天主教大学和加拿大的多伦多大学执教。

Little did Anthony Cade suspect that a simple errand on behalf of a friend would drop him right in the middle of an international conspiracy. Why were Count Stylptichs memoirs so important? And what was King Victor really after?

在线阅读本书 "The story of an Incan boy who lives in a hidden valley high in the mountains of Peru with old Chuto the llama herder. Unknown to Cusi, he is of royal blood and is the 'chosen one.' A compelling story."--Booklist. Newbery Award Book.