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)

The new edition has been written for a wider audience, including people in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, paid and volunteer workers, managers and individual contributors, contract and freelance workers.

The new edition has been written for a wider audience, including people in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, paid and volunteer workers, managers and individual contributors, contract and freelance workers.

Winner of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Book of Merit Award! A treasured parent resource since its publication, Taking Charge of ADHD has now been revised and updated to incorporate the most current information on ADHD and its treatment. From internationally renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, the book empowers parents by arming them with the up-t...(展开全部)

Winner of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Book of Merit Award! A treasured parent resource since its publication, Taking Charge of ADHD has now been revised and updated to incorporate the most current information on ADHD and its treatment. From internationally renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, the book empowers parents by arming them with the up-t...(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。

“Big questions are Gazzaniga’s stock in trade.” —New York Times “Gazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world.” —Tom Wolfe “Gazzaniga stands as a giant among neuroscientists, for both the quality of his research and his ability to communicate it to a general public with infectious enthusiasm.” —Robert Bazell, Chief Science Correspondent, NBC ...(展开全部)