Hiroshige's Edo: Masterful ukiyo-e woodblock prints of Tokyo in the mid-19th century Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world", ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock print genre that originated in the 17th century and is practically synonymous with the Western world's visual characterization of Japan. Because they could be mass produced, ukiyo-e works w...(展开全部)

There are,of course,some gastronomic treats to be had on the way,including a feast at a converted petrol station and a rendezvous with the famous Marseillaise Bouillabaisse.But when lunch is over there are still more moments to relish:learning the secrets of perfume-blendin at a school for noses,the story of a crime passionnel perpetrated by a jealous husband on an oversexed,cy...(展开全部)

The only guide for the small business owner to create a revenue-enhancing website that lets them compete with the "big boys." Award-winning website consultant Lori Culwell demonstrates how to create a website that will increase sales and generate repeat customers on a small business budget. Not just another "graphic design for the web" book, Culwell offers invaluable insider ...(展开全部)

The Long-Awaited Update for Building a Thriving Consultancy Completely updated for today’s busier-than-ever consultants, this classic guide covers the ins and outs for competing and winning in this ultracompetitive field. You’ll find step-by-step advice on how to raise capital, attract clients, create a marketing plan, and grow your business into a $1 million-per-year firm, plu...(展开全部)

A bursting, heartfelt, debut following fifty-five days in the life of ten-year-old Rae, who must look after herself and her dog when her mother disappears. For as long as Rae can remember, it’s been her and Mum, and their dog, Splinter; a small, deliberately unremarkable, family. They have their walks, their cooking routines, their home. Sometimes Mum disappears for a while to ...(展开全部)

A collection of literary essays and criticism by the award-winning author of The Golden Notebook and The Sweetest Dream includes her reviews of classic books, commentaries on world politics, and insights into the role of personal experience in the creation of literature.

迈克·雷斯尼克（1942- ）美国著名科幻作家，从1989年至今，他获得过5次“雨果奖”（提名37次）、1次“星云奖”（提名11次）。此外，他还在美国、英国、法国、日本、西班牙、克罗地亚和波兰等国获得了64个科幻奖项。1995年，他获得了新英格兰科幻小说协会颁发的终身成就奖“云雀奖”。他的作品被译成25种语言，在世界范围内广泛流传。 截至目前，雷斯尼克创作了75部中长篇小说、200多篇短篇小说。他不仅是多产的作家，也是杰出的编辑，曾担任过40多本科幻选集的主编，培养出了众多很好的科幻作家，包括《纽约时报》畅销书作家。