Based on the most up-to-date sources, as well as extensive research and direct observation, Japan as Number One analyzes the island nation's development into one of the world's most effective industrial powers, in terms of not only economic productivity but also its ability to govern efficiently, to eduate its citizens, to control crime, to alleviate energy shortages, and to le...(展开全部)

傅高义（Ezra F. Vogel），生于1930年，在哈佛有着“中国先生”的称号，一直是受中国政府重视的汉学家和中国问题专家。他是继费正清之后的第二任哈佛大学东亚研究中心主任和东亚研究委员会主席。1998年入选美国人文社会科学院。2013年3月23日，第五届世界中国学论坛在上海展览中心举行，被授予“世界中国学贡献奖”。2014年福冈亚洲文化奖大赏获得者。 主要作品有《邓小平时代》、《重振旗鼓》、《中美日关系的黄金时代》和《日本新中产阶级》等。

Warren Edward Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is considered by some to be one of the most successful investors in the world. Buffett is the chairman, CEO and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, and is consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people. He was ranked as the world's wealthiest person in 2...(展开全部)

The extensive additional content in this second edition underscores topics of vital national or international significance. Some topics have been addressed in letters contained in previous editions by adding important new insights on recent developments; most consider subjects not previously addressed in the first edition. Topic highlights are the following: ? the passion for u...(展开全部)

比尔·布莱森（Bill Bryson），英国著名非虚构作家，尤其擅长人文历史、科普、游记类的写作。代表作有《万物简史》《人体简史》等。荣获詹姆斯·乔伊斯奖、塞缪尔·约翰逊等多个重大文学奖项。 曾任英国杜伦大学校长，英国皇家学会荣誉院士。早年曾供职于泰晤士报、独立报，同时也为《纽约时报》《国家地理杂志》等撰文。

比尔·布莱森（Bill Bryson），英国著名非虚构作家，尤其擅长人文历史、科普、游记类的写作。代表作有《万物简史》《人体简史》等。荣获詹姆斯·乔伊斯奖、塞缪尔·约翰逊等多个重大文学奖项。 曾任英国杜伦大学校长，英国皇家学会荣誉院士。早年曾供职于泰晤士报、独立报，同时也为《纽约时报》《国家地理杂志》等撰文。

比尔·布莱森（Bill Bryson），英国著名非虚构作家，尤其擅长人文历史、科普、游记类的写作。代表作有《万物简史》《人体简史》等。荣获詹姆斯·乔伊斯奖、塞缪尔·约翰逊等多个重大文学奖项。 曾任英国杜伦大学校长，英国皇家学会荣誉院士。早年曾供职于泰晤士报、独立报，同时也为《纽约时报》《国家地理杂志》等撰文。

One of the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country—a fascinating and gripping narrative featuring such outsized American heroes as Charles Lindbergh, Babe Ruth, and yes Herbert Hoover, and a gallery of criminals (Al Capone), eccentrics (Shipwreck Kelly), and close-mouthed politicians (Calvin...(展开全部)

Kojin Karatani, Japan's leading literary critic, is perhaps best known for his imaginative readings of Shakespeare, Soseki, Marx, Wittgenstein, and most recently Kant. His works, of which Origins of Modern Japanese Literature is the only one previously translated into English, are the generic equivalent to what in America is called "theory." Karatani's writings are important no...(展开全部)

Nell is 26 and has never been to Paris. She has never even been on a weekend away with her boyfriend. Everyone knows she is just not the adventurous type. But, when her boyfriend doesn't turn up for heir romantic mini-break, Nell has the chance to prove everyone wrong. Alone in Paris, Nell meets the mysterious moped-riding Fabien and his group of carefree friends. Could this tu...(展开全部)