The worlds of art and design have consistently depended on some elements of mathematics to provide a structure and base for their creative work. In particular, geometry is an element that has proven to be popular throughout the years, and has experienced a definite surge in popularity in recent years. Geometry Makes Me Happy celebrates the use of geometric design and art, shown...(展开全部)

From a leader of feminist punk music at the dawn of the riot-grrrl era, a candid and deeply personal look at life in rock and roll. Before Carrie Brownstein codeveloped and starred in the wildly popular TV comedy Portlandia, she was already an icon to young women for her role as a musician in the feminist punk band Sleater-Kinney. The band was a key part of the early riot- grrr...(展开全部)

This is a fascinating, and practical exploration into why the things that make our brains "happy" are not always what we really need. Why do we routinely choose options that don't meet our short term needs and undermine our long-term goals? Why do we insist we're right even when evidence contradicts us? Why are we prone to assigning meaning to statistically common coincidences?...(展开全部)

This is a fascinating, and practical exploration into why the things that make our brains "happy" are not always what we really need. Why do we routinely choose options that don't meet our short term needs and undermine our long-term goals? Why do we insist we're right even when evidence contradicts us? Why are we prone to assigning meaning to statistically common coincidences?...(展开全部)

This text is the fifth and final in the series of educational books written by Israel Gelfand with his colleagues for high school students. These books cover the basics of mathematics in a clear and simple format – the style Gelfand was known for internationally. Gelfand prepared these materials so as to be suitable for independent studies, thus allowing students to learn and p...(展开全部)

Mmmmm. In Maisy Makes Lemonade, it's a hot day, and Maisy is having a nice cold drink. Eddie is hot, too, but it takes a lot of lemonade to satisfy this thirsty friend. Not to worry -- Maisy goes out to the garden and, with a boost from Eddie, picks some fresh lemons. Together they stir in some water and sugar, and there A pitcher of refreshing lemonade. Now she just needs to ...(展开全部)

『作者』 伊坂幸太郎（1971—）——日本文坛独树一帜的新锐作家，五度入围直木奖，曾获推理作家协会奖、新潮推理俱乐部奖、书店大奖等，被宫部美雪誉为"天才作家"，与东野圭吾、村上春树连续多年包揽日本权威书评杂志《达·芬奇》最受欢迎男作家前三名。 山本幸久（1966— ）——日本作家，2004年获日本第16届小说昴新人奖，被日本文学评论界称为“离直木奖最近的人”。 中山智幸（1975—）——日本作家，2005年获第101届文学界新人奖，2008年入围第138届芥川奖。 真梨幸子（1964—）——日本当代致郁系推理小说女王。2005年赢得第32届梅菲斯特奖，与凑佳苗、沼田真帆香留被誉为“抑郁系推理”的旗手，备受瞩目。 小路幸也（1961—）——日本作家，2002年获第29届梅菲斯特奖，代表作《东京下町古书店》系列曾被读者评选为“最希望搬上荧幕的小说”，同名...(展开全部)

『作者』 伊坂幸太郎（1971—）——日本文坛独树一帜的新锐作家，五度入围直木奖，曾获推理作家协会奖、新潮推理俱乐部奖、书店大奖等，被宫部美雪誉为"天才作家"，与东野圭吾、村上春树连续多年包揽日本权威书评杂志《达·芬奇》最受欢迎男作家前三名。 山本幸久（1966— ）——日本作家，2004年获日本第16届小说昴新人奖，被日本文学评论界称为“离直木奖最近的人”。 中山智幸（1975—）——日本作家，2005年获第101届文学界新人奖，2008年入围第138届芥川奖。 真梨幸子（1964—）——日本当代致郁系推理小说女王。2005年赢得第32届梅菲斯特奖，与凑佳苗、沼田真帆香留被誉为“抑郁系推理”的旗手，备受瞩目。 小路幸也（1961—）——日本作家，2002年获第29届梅菲斯特奖，代表作《东京下町古书店》系列曾被读者评选为“最希望搬上荧幕的小说”，同名...(展开全部)