凯特·安德森·布劳尔（Kate Andersen Brower）曾为彭博新闻社报道过四年的奥巴马政府。此前，她曾在CBS新闻台纽约分部和Fox新闻台华盛顿特区分部工作过，还为《华盛顿邮报》《彭博商业周刊》《时代》《名利场》等撰稿。目前，她与丈夫及两个子女生活在华盛顿特区的郊外。 她的处女作《白宫往事：私人记忆中的真实白宫》，已由未读推出。

凯特·安德森·布劳尔（Kate Andersen Brower）曾为彭博新闻社报道过四年的奥巴马政府。此前，她曾在CBS新闻台纽约分部和Fox新闻台华盛顿特区分部工作过，还为《华盛顿邮报》《彭博商业周刊》《时代》《名利场》等撰稿。目前，她与丈夫及两个子女生活在华盛顿特区的郊外。 她的处女作《白宫往事：私人记忆中的真实白宫》，已由未读推出。

Some find the constant scrutiny an unwelcome intrusion; others use fashion as their secret weapon. Whatever their views, women in politics know they will be judged by how they dress more than their male counterparts. In Power Dressing, fashion journalist Robb Young offers an engaging perspective on the ability of style to influence the careers of women politicians and first lad...(展开全部)

The Ladies' Paradise (Au Bonheur des Dames) recounts the spectacular development of the modern department store in late nineteenth century Paris. The store is a symbol of capitalism, of the modern city, and of the bourgeois family; it is emblematic of consumer culture and the changes in sexual attitudes and class relations taking place at the end of the century. Octave Mouret, ...(展开全部)

The Ladies' Paradise (Au Bonheur des Dames) recounts the spectacular development of the modern department store in late nineteenth century Paris. The store is a symbol of capitalism, of the modern city, and of the bourgeois family; it is emblematic of consumer culture and the changes in sexual attitudes and class relations taking place at the end of the century. Octave Mouret, ...(展开全部)

Although they may feature witches and wizards, vampires and dwarves, along with the occasional odd human, Terry Pratchett's bestselling Discworld novels are grounded firmly in the modern world. Taking humorous aim at all our foibles, each novel reveals our true character and nature. It's a dreamy midsummer's night in the Kingdom of Lancre. But music and romance aren't the only ...(展开全部)

Eccentric, adventurous Christina Goering Meets the anxious but equally enterprising Mrs. Copperfield at a party. Two serious ladies who want to live outside of themselves, they go in search of salvation: Mrs. Copperfield visits Panama with her husband, where she finds solace among the women who live and work in its brothels; while Miss Goering becomes involved with various men....(展开全部)

简·鲍尔斯（Jane Bowles） 美国文学史上的传奇人物、独特景观与不同寻常的声音。 1917年生于纽约，21岁时与著名小说家、《被遮蔽的天空》作者保罗·鲍尔斯结婚，26岁即出版生平唯一长篇小说《两位严肃女士》，抵达个人创作的巅峰。 她只写过4部小说，就被当时的文学界誉为“美国文学的里程碑”和“最好的现代小说家”；只写过一部戏剧，就引起疯狂的观众场场追逐。她毕生挥霍于旅行，酗酒，恋爱（与男人和女人们）。1967年住进精神病院，此后陆陆续续出入于病院，直到1973年在西班牙孤独过世。 __________________________________________________________________ 周蕾 | 译者 南京大学英语系博士研究生，主要研究方向为英美现代主义文学。

Book Description I'm getting more done in less time, but where are the rich relationships, the inner peace, the balance, the confidence that I'm doing what matters most and doing it well? Does this nagging question haunt you, even when you feel you are being your most efficient? If so, First Things First can help you understand why so often our first things aren't first. Ra...(展开全部)

First published 1967 Twenty fourth impressions 1977