As part of the Jesuits' programme of introduction to European culture, in 1607 the Elements of Euclid (+ 300 BC) were translated for the first time into Chinese. The translation of this epoch-making ancient Greek textbook on deductive geometry meant a confrontation of contemporary Chinese and European cultures. Part I of Peter Engelfriet's work deals mainly with the European an...(展开全部)

Volume 2 of 3-volume set containing complete English text of all 13 books of the "Elements" plus critical analysis of each definition, postulate, and proposition. Covers textual and linguistic matters; mathematical analyses of Euclid's ideas; classical, medieval, Renaissance and modern commentators; refutations, supports, extrapolations, reinterpretations and historical notes. ...(展开全部)

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徐进夫，台湾学者。

The classic Heath translation, in a completely new layout with plenty of space and generous margins. An affordable but sturdy student and teacher sewn softcover edition in one volume, with minimal notes and a new index/glossary.

The classic Heath translation, in a completely new layout with plenty of space and generous margins. An affordable but sturdy student and teacher sewn softcover edition in one volume, with minimal notes and a new index/glossary.

The Elements of Style, often referred to as "Strunk and White," is a timeless guide to writing effectively and concisely. This small yet powerful book has been a staple for writers, students, and enthusiasts of the English language for decades. Its focus is on the fundamentals of good writing, from the use of grammar and punctuation to the importance of clarity, conciseness, and accuracy.The book is divided into several concise chapters, each tackling a specific aspect of writing.They emphasize the importance of avoiding unnecessary words and phrases, maintaining a consistent style, and always writing with the reader in mind. What sets The Elements of Style apart is its brevity and clarity. In just a few hundred pages, it covers the essentials of good writing in a way that is accessible and easy to understand. It's a perfect companion for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, whether they're a professional writer or simply have a passion for the written word. 

A timeless, easy-to-read guide on life-long investment principles that can help "any" investor succeed "The Elements of Investing" has a single-minded goal: to teach the principles of investing in the same pared-to-bone manner that Professor William Strunk Jr. once taught composition to students at Harvard, using his classic little book, "The Elements of Style." With great dari...(展开全部)

What is justice? Questions of justice are questions about what people are due, but what that means in practice depends on context. Depending on context, the formal question of what people are due is answered by principles of desert, reciprocity, equality, or need. Justice, thus, is a constellation of elements that exhibit a degree of integration and unity, but the integrity of...(展开全部)

A useful simplification and condensation of Johannes ltten's major work. The Art of Color, this book covers subjective feeling and objective color principles in detail. It presents the key to understanding color in ltten's color circle and color contrasts.