出生于印度律師十佳，大學主修當代歷史、心理學及哲學。多才多藝的他從小即愛好寫作，長大后成爲外交官，曾被派駐到土耳其、美國、衣索比亞和英國。目前擔任新德里對外事務部部長。《Q&A》是他的第一部小説，一出版即大受好評，目前已售出三十七囯版權，並即將被改編成電影和音樂劇。史瓦盧普目前正在撰寫他的第二本小説。

Vikas Swarup's spectacular debut novel opens in a jail cell in Mumbai, India, where Ram Mohammad Thomas is being held after correctly answering all twelve questions on India's biggest quiz show, Who Will Win a Billion? It is hard to believe that a poor orphan who has never read a newspaper or gone to school could win such a contest. But through a series of exhilarating tales Ra...(展开全部)

Product Description Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969) goes beyond conventional thematic analysis to gain a more complete understanding of Mahler's music through the composer's character, his social and philosophical background, and his moment in musical history. A classic in German from 1960, MAHLER is presented here in a translation that captures the stylistic brilliance of the or...(展开全部)

Product Description Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969) goes beyond conventional thematic analysis to gain a more complete understanding of Mahler's music through the composer's character, his social and philosophical background, and his moment in musical history. A classic in German from 1960, MAHLER is presented here in a translation that captures the stylistic brilliance of the or...(展开全部)

高校生の芦田エイは、気づくと20数名の見知らぬ人たちと白い部屋に閉じ込められていた。すぐに彼らの前に宇宙人のような生き物が現れ、ゲームについての説明を始める。困惑する参加者たちに告げられたのは、早押しクイズのラウンドを勝ち抜いたひとりだけが脱出できること、参加者それぞれにクイズで有利となる異能力が授けられていること。そして、クイズに負けたもの、異能力が他の人に指摘された参加者は死ぬことーー。 エイは自分に授けられた異能力が、クイズの答えが分かる最上位の「アンサー」だということを知る。これがばれたら、生きては帰れない……。能力がばれないようにクイズを勝ち残るべく、知略を巡らせるエイの前に立ちはだかるのは、天上キュウ。職業は、クイズ王。果たしてエイはキュウを超え、このゲームを勝ち残ることができるのかーー？　ハラハラの新感覚デスゲーム小説。

出生于印度律師十佳，大學主修當代歷史、心理學及哲學。多才多藝的他從小即愛好寫作，長大后成爲外交官，曾被派駐到土耳其、美國、衣索比亞和英國。目前擔任新德里對外事務部部長。《Q&A》是他的第一部小説，一出版即大受好評，目前已售出三十七囯版權，並即將被改編成電影和音樂劇。史瓦盧普目前正在撰寫他的第二本小説。

This extremely practical introduction to musical analysis explores the factors that give unity and coherence to musical masterpieces. Having first identified and explained the most important analytical methods, Nicholas Cook examines given compositions from the last two hundred years to show how different analytical procedures suit different types of music.

First published more than three decades ago, this reissue of Rachel Carson's award-winning classic brings her unique vision to a new generation of readers. Stunning new photographs by Nick Kelsh beautifully complement Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, Roger, as they enjoy walks along the rocky coast of Maine and through dense forests and open fields...(展开全部)