As the twentieth century drew to a close, the rich were getting richer; power was concentrating within huge corporations; vast tracts of the earth were being laid waste; and, three quarters of the earth's population had no control over its destiny and no claim to basic rights. There was nothing new in this. What was new was the virtual absence of any political will to do anythi...(展开全部)

As the twentieth century drew to a close, the rich were getting richer; power was concentrating within huge corporations; vast tracts of the earth were being laid waste; and, three quarters of the earth's population had no control over its destiny and no claim to basic rights. There was nothing new in this. What was new was the virtual absence of any political will to do anythi...(展开全部)

Fifteen years into his Papacy, and on the eve of the third millennium, Pope John Paul II goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about pain, suffering, and evil; about "salvation"; and about the relationship of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith. With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is we...(展开全部)

The story of the poet Osip Mandelstam, who suffered continuous persecution under Stalin, but whose wife constantly supported both him and his writings until he died in 1938. Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. ...(展开全部)

The story of the poet Osip Mandelstam, who suffered continuous persecution under Stalin, but whose wife constantly supported both him and his writings until he died in 1938. Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. ...(展开全部)

该书是《汉语世界》杂志社受吉林省文旅厅委托创作的英文旅游图书，是继《杭州一瞥》《智水仁山》《海岛天堂》之后，又一本由《汉语世界》中外团队打造的、面向海外读者介绍中国文化的精品英文旅游读物。该书以国际视角解读吉林，在冬奥会来临之际，深度发掘吉林省丰富的冰雪旅游资源，向海外读者介绍吉林冰雪休闲产业。介绍吉林省长白山等地丰富自然旅游资源的同时，突出生态环境和珍稀动物保护等国际议题，着重介绍湿地保护区、国家公园建设等保护措施和成果。介绍吉林省灿烂的历史文明和丰富多彩的少数民族文化的同时，凸显中华民族多元一体的格局，并关注传统文化保护、非物质文化遗产传承等议题。通过介绍吉林工业史和未来发展方向，为海外读者提供了解当代中国经济社会发展的窗口。从极具特色的美食美饮，到舒适的滑雪度假村，该书介绍了对国际游客极具吸引力的话题，深入挖掘和报道，讲述了独特的“吉林故事”、“中国故事”。