“Nobody knows better than Bruce Sterling how thin the membrane between science fiction and real life has become, a state he correctly depicts as both thrilling and terrifying in this frisky, literate, clear-eyed sketch of the next half-century. Like all of the most interesting futurists, Sterling isn’t just talking about machines and biochemistry: what he really cares about are...(展开全部)

“Nobody knows better than Bruce Sterling how thin the membrane between science fiction and real life has become, a state he correctly depicts as both thrilling and terrifying in this frisky, literate, clear-eyed sketch of the next half-century. Like all of the most interesting futurists, Sterling isn’t just talking about machines and biochemistry: what he really cares about are...(展开全部)

Braun products have been shown more frequently at exhibitions than those of any other comparable company. Some people find that they reflect basic human values such as authenticity and integrity. For others, they are the very incarnation of German perfectionism. Braun is not merely a trademark; it stands for an all-encompassing concept. For the last five decades, this concept h...(展开全部)

The definitive look at Wall Street in the 19th Century Perhaps the 19th century's best book on Wall Street, Fifty Years in Wall Street provides a fascinating look at the financial markets during a period of rapid economic expansion. Henry Clews was a giant figure in finance at that time, and his firsthand account brings this colorful era to life like never before. He rev...(展开全部)

The definitive look at Wall Street in the 19th Century Perhaps the 19th century's best book on Wall Street, Fifty Years in Wall Street provides a fascinating look at the financial markets during a period of rapid economic expansion. Henry Clews was a giant figure in finance at that time, and his firsthand account brings this colorful era to life like never before. He rev...(展开全部)

"The President's Photographer" gives everyday people a sneak peek into life at the chief executive's side - providing a rare and intriguing glimpse of White House inhabitants and the professionals who capture their images. Intriguing photos transport readers into the life of President Obama, from breakfast with Michelle and the girls, to tense meetings with third-world dictator...(展开全部)

“马丁·肯普是我们这个时代最伟大的研究莱奥纳多的学者。” ——沃尔特·艾萨克森 . 马丁·肯普（Martin Kemp，1942— ），著名艺术史家和策展人，英国国家学术院院士，牛津大学艺术史系荣休教授，是达·芬奇研究的首要权威。他曾在剑桥大学与考陶尔德艺术学院学习自然科学与艺术史。曾执教于英国沃尔夫森学院、苏格兰格拉斯大学与圣安德鲁斯大学等。因其自然科学的学术知识背景，肯普更注重以更为理性、科学的视角进入艺术史研究——这与达·芬奇在艺术与科学之间探索有着惊人的耦合。 肯普在达·芬奇研究、文艺复兴艺术史、艺术与科学等方面发表过大量著述，曾在权威学术期刊Nature上发表有文章，出版有《莱奥纳多·达·芬奇：自然与人类的杰作》（1981）、《莱奥纳多·达·芬奇》（2004）、《莱奥纳多·达·芬奇：经验、试验、设计》（2006）、《美丽公主：达·芬奇“新作...(展开全部)

In this behind-the-scenes look at the most famous musical group in history, Hunter Davies gives the complete story of the Beatles. As the only authorized biographer, Davies had full access to the group, as well as their help and encouragement. He spent eighteen months with them when they were at the peak of their musical genius and at the pinnacle of their popularity, and he re...(展开全部)

During 1967 and 1968 Hunter Davies spent eighteen months with the Beatles at the peak of their powers as they defined a generation and rewrote popular music. As their only authorized biographer, he had unparalleled access--not just to John, Paul, George, and Ringo but also to friends, family, and colleagues. Davies collected a wealth of intimate and revealing material that stil...(展开全部)

During 1967 and 1968 Hunter Davies spent eighteen months with the Beatles at the peak of their powers as they defined a generation and rewrote popular music. As their only authorized biographer, he had unparalleled access--not just to John, Paul, George, and Ringo but also to friends, family, and colleagues. Davies collected a wealth of intimate and revealing material that stil...(展开全部)