Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) is one of the most important 20th-century painters and one of the few Latin American artists to have achieved a global reputation. In the vibrant colors of her native Mexico, she expressed the burdens that weighed upon her soul. Full-color reproductions and thorough text provide a quick yet solid introduction to this master.

Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) is one of the most important 20th-century painters and one of the few Latin American artists to have achieved a global reputation. In the vibrant colors of her native Mexico, she expressed the burdens that weighed upon her soul. Full-color reproductions and thorough text provide a quick yet solid introduction to this master.

Pain and passion: The original and intimate art of Mexico’s most famous female painter The arresting pictures of Frida Kahlo (1907–54) were in many ways expressions of trauma. Through a near-fatal road accident at the age of 18, failing health, a turbulent marriage, miscarriage and childlessness, she transformed the afflictions into revolutionary art. In literal or metaphorica...(展开全部)

提摩太·凯勒（Timothy Keller，1950—2023）,美国畅销书作家，被誉为“21世纪的C. S. 路易斯”。其著作《为何是他》和《一掷千金的上帝》荣登《纽约时报》畅销书排行榜。另著有《诸神的面具》《婚姻的意义》《工作的意义》《慷慨的正义》《十架君王》等。

提摩太·凯勒（Timothy Keller，1950—2023）,美国畅销书作家，被誉为“21世纪的C. S. 路易斯”。其著作《为何是他》和《一掷千金的上帝》荣登《纽约时报》畅销书排行榜。另著有《诸神的面具》《婚姻的意义》《工作的意义》《慷慨的正义》《十架君王》等。

Henri had a passion for Napoleon and Napoleon had a passion for chicken. From Boulogne to Moscow, Henri butchered for his Emperor and never killed a single man. Meanwhile, in Venice, the city of chance and disguises, Villanelle was born with the webbed feet of her boatman father - but in the casinos she gambled her heart and lost. As the soldier-chef's love for Napoleon turns t...(展开全部)

Henri had a passion for Napoleon and Napoleon had a passion for chicken. From Boulogne to Moscow, Henri butchered for his Emperor and never killed a single man. Meanwhile, in Venice, the city of chance and disguises, Villanelle was born with the webbed feet of her boatman father - but in the casinos she gambled her heart and lost. As the soldier-chef's love for Napoleon turns t...(展开全部)

Most celebrities have to wait until the end of their careers to publish their autobiographies. Here, twenty economists in mid-career (nineteen scholars and an economics journalist) bring together personal accounts of their work and lives. The contributors were asked to elaborate on their methods of working and their private thoughts. The result is a rich set of biographies, add...(展开全部)

Most celebrities have to wait until the end of their careers to publish their autobiographies. Here, twenty economists in mid-career (nineteen scholars and an economics journalist) bring together personal accounts of their work and lives. The contributors were asked to elaborate on their methods of working and their private thoughts. The result is a rich set of biographies, add...(展开全部)