This awe-inspiring collection of over 500 amazing photographs will open your eyes to the wonders of life under the canopy. The result of nature photographer, Thomas Marent's 16-year journey across five continents, Rainforest celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants - from resourceful leaf-cutter ants to the multi-hued clouds o...(展开全部)

Bird Planet presents the best work of Tim Laman, the world’s most celebrated bird photographer Birder extraordinaire Tim Laman is a superstar in one of photography’s most challenging pursuits: The quest to portray birds in the wild. A naturalist and explorer as well as a brilliant image maker, he has spent thousands of hours over more than 30 years wedged precariously in the to...(展开全部)

30 of the most vibrant images from DK's Rainforest by nature photographer Thomas Marent will appeal with anyone with an interest in this lush and endangered environment.

Follow the story and live the experience of one man's photographic journey through the rainforests of the world. 16+ years in the making, packed with spectacular photographs from Thomas Marent, a self-taught photographer who has dedicated half his life to capturing images of rainforest life, and including captions that present the stories behind the photographs, Rainforest is...(展开全部)

In 1997, Tony Blair won the biggest Labour victory in history to sweep the party to power and end 18 years of Conservative government. He has been one of the most dynamic leaders of modern times; few British prime ministers have shaped the nation's course as profoundly as Blair during his ten years in power, and his achievements and his legacy will be debated for years to come....(展开全部)

A psychology text that you'll actually want to read! PSYCHOLOGY: A JOURNEY is guaranteed to spark your curiosity, insight, imagination, and interest. Using the proven SQ4R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Reflect, and Review) active learning system to help you study smarter, Coon leads you to an understanding of major concepts as well as how psychology relates to the challenges...(展开全部)

Dennis　Coon博士　堪称出版业的奇迹。作为心理学领域的畅销书作家，他因独具匠心的教学方式和以学生为中心的教学理念备受广大师生喜爱。在美国，超过250万学生正在使用他的著作作为教科书。他同时还是一位活跃的图书评论家与出版顾问。他爱好徒步旅行、摄影、绘画、木工以及音乐，他还是一位古典吉他及钢丝木吉他的设计与制作者。 John　Mitterer博士　任教于加拿大布鲁克大学，为超过25000名学生教授心理学概论课程。他曾多次获得教学奖项，包括2003年布鲁克大学杰出教学奖、2003年加拿大安大略省大学教师协会教学奖、2004年加拿大国家3M教学奖学金、2005年加拿大心理学协会颁发的心理学教学与培训杰出贡献奖、2010年布鲁克大学Don Ursino杰出教学奖，并于2006—2009年蝉联布鲁克大学校长杯杰出教学奖。他还是一位高尔夫球爱好者与鸟类爱好...(展开全部)

As an artistic medium, photography is uniquely subject to accidents, or disruptions, that can occur in the making of an artwork. Though rarely considered seriously, those accidents can offer fascinating insights about the nature of the medium and how it works. With Inadvertent Images, Peter Geimer explores all kinds of photographic irritation from throughout the history of the ...(展开全部)

Frantumaglia is a riveting compilation, over the course of her writing career, of Elena Ferrante’s letters to her publisher, interviews with editors and journalists, and responses to readers' questions. For fans of Ferrante, and for fans of writing, this is essential reading. Her comments have the ring of truth and the power of wisdom. This is a woman who not only knows her own...(展开全部)

In this collection of writings and responses gathered from over 30 years of correspondence, the reclusive Italian author addresses her unwavering decision to remain anonymous, her literary inspirations, Italian politics and culture, and the role of the writer (and the publisher) in modern society. Ferrante’s voice is as direct, penetrating, acute, inspiring, and intimate as it ...(展开全部)