In the first two volumes of On What Matters Derek Parfit argues that there are objective moral truths, and other normative truths about what we have reasons to believe, and to want, and to do. He thus challenges a view of the role of reason in action that can be traced back to David Hume, and is widely assumed to be correct, not only by philosophers but also by economists. In d...(展开全部)

Inequality is widely regarded as morally objectionable: T. M. Scanlon investigates why it matters to us. Demands for greater equality can seem puzzling, because it can be unclear what reason people have for objecting to the difference between what they have and what others have, as opposed simply to wanting to be better off. This book examines six such reasons. Inequality can b...(展开全部)

Inequality is widely regarded as morally objectionable: T. M. Scanlon investigates why it matters to us. Demands for greater equality can seem puzzling, because it can be unclear what reason people have for objecting to the difference between what they have and what others have, as opposed simply to wanting to be better off. This book examines six such reasons. Inequality can b...(展开全部)

In "The Quantum Universe," Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in "Why Does E=mc2?" and make fundamental scientific principles accessible--and fascinating--to everyone. The subatomic realm has a reputation for weirdness, spawning any number of profound misunderstandings, journeys into Eastern mysticism, and woolly pronounc...(展开全部)

Review Sacramento Book Review, September 2008 “At times taking shots at low hanging fruit, this humorous guide to being your very own local elitist will probably be used by those very people it attempts to parody.” --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Product Description In today’s fast-paced society, who has time to keep up with both the ...(展开全部)

Peter Mayle continues to mine the romanticism of Provence for his literary success. A former advertising executive, his <i>Year in Provence</i> told of his time there and brought him unexpected acclaim. Then came three more tales from Provence, <i>Toujours Provence</i>, <i>Hotel Pastis</i> and <i>A Dog's Life</i>. In his latest work, Mayle finds another good reason to write abo...(展开全部)

英籍著名作家，生活品位大师，曾任国际大广告公司的高级主管。在纽约麦迪逊大街的广告业打拼15年后，与1975年开始专职写作。

A Bold Manifesto on the Future of Information Technology Over the last decade, and even since the bursting of the technology bubble, pundits, consultants, and thought leaders have argued that information technology provides the edge necessary for business success. IT expert Nicholas G. Carr offers a radically different view in this eloquent and explosive book. As IT's power and...(展开全部)

A Bold Manifesto on the Future of Information Technology Over the last decade, and even since the bursting of the technology bubble, pundits, consultants, and thought leaders have argued that information technology provides the edge necessary for business success. IT expert Nicholas G. Carr offers a radically different view in this eloquent and explosive book. As IT's power and...(展开全部)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An unforgettable cast of small-town characters copes with love and loss in this new work of fiction by #1 bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout. A Washington Post and New York Times Notable Book • One of USA Today’s top 10 books of the year Recalling Olive Kitteridge in its richness, structure, and complexity, Anything Is Poss...(展开全部)