The author writes: The two long pieces in this book originally came out in The New Yorker ? RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS in 1955, SEYMOUR ? An Introduction in 1959. Whatever their differences in mood or effect, they are both very much concerned with Seymour Glass, who is the main character in my still-uncompleted series about the Glass family. It struck me that they had...(展开全部)

The author writes: The two long pieces in this book originally came out in The New Yorker ? RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS in 1955, SEYMOUR ? An Introduction in 1959. Whatever their differences in mood or effect, they are both very much concerned with Seymour Glass, who is the main character in my still-uncompleted series about the Glass family. It struck me that they had...(展开全部)

The author writes: The two long pieces in this book originally came out in The New Yorker ? RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS in 1955, SEYMOUR ? An Introduction in 1959. Whatever their differences in mood or effect, they are both very much concerned with Seymour Glass, who is the main character in my still-uncompleted series about the Glass family. It struck me that they had...(展开全部)

The author writes: The two long pieces in this book originally came out in The New Yorker ? RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS in 1955, SEYMOUR ? An Introduction in 1959. Whatever their differences in mood or effect, they are both very much concerned with Seymour Glass, who is the main character in my still-uncompleted series about the Glass family. It struck me that they had...(展开全部)

The Himalaya weave through five very different countries, where the world religions of Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism are mixed with ancient shamanic religions. Countless languages and vastly different cultures live in the secluded mountain valleys. Modernity and tradition collide, while the great powers fight for influence. We have read about mountain climbers on their way up Mo...(展开全部)

Since "The Book of Three" was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonl...(展开全部)

"Blanchot describes a world where the Absolute has finally overcome all other rivals to its authority. The State is unified, universal, and homogenous, promising perfect satisfaction. Why then does it find revolt everywhere? Could it be the omnipresent police? The plagues? The proliferating prisons and black markets? Written in part as a description of post-World War II Europe,...(展开全部)

The first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of the creative inspiration behind the High Line, the transformative public 'park in the sky' that has reshaped global perceptions of urban space – and become one of the most beloved and visited destinations in New York City. The first full documentation that visually charts the journey of this global landmark from the designer's point ...(展开全部)

肯尼沃思·惠斯普是一位著名的魁地奇专家（用他自己的话说，还是一名狂热分子）。他创作了多部与魁地奇有关的作品，包括《威格敦流浪汉队奇迹》、《他如狂人般飞行》（“危险的”戴伊·卢埃林传记）和《击打游走球——魁地奇防御战略研究》。 肯尼沃思·惠斯普把自己的时间分成了两个部分。他把一部分时间花在诺丁汉郡的家中，另一部分时间花在“威格敦流浪汉队本星期打球的任何地方”。他的业余爱好是十五子棋、素食烹饪和搜集名贵的老式飞天扫帚。

肯尼沃思·惠斯普是一位著名的魁地奇专家（用他自己的话说，还是一名狂热分子）。他创作了多部与魁地奇有关的作品，包括《威格敦流浪汉队奇迹》、《他如狂人般飞行》（“危险的”戴伊·卢埃林传记）和《击打游走球——魁地奇防御战略研究》。 肯尼沃思·惠斯普把自己的时间分成了两个部分。他把一部分时间花在诺丁汉郡的家中，另一部分时间花在“威格敦流浪汉队本星期打球的任何地方”。他的业余爱好是十五子棋、素食烹饪和搜集名贵的老式飞天扫帚。