The collection of ten absorbing tales by master psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom uncovers the mysteries, frustrations, pathos, and humor at the heart of the therapeutic encounter. In recounting his patients' dilemmas, Yalom not only gives us a rare and enthralling glimpse into their personal desires and motivations but also tells us his own story as he struggles to reconcile his ...(展开全部)

The collection of ten absorbing tales by master psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom uncovers the mysteries, frustrations, pathos, and humor at the heart of the therapeutic encounter. In recounting his patients' dilemmas, Yalom not only gives us a rare and enthralling glimpse into their personal desires and motivations but also tells us his own story as he struggles to reconcile his ...(展开全部)

From Publishers Weekly Once again O'Dell turns to the Native American for his subject， and in this novel he brings to life the mysterious Shoshone girl Sacagawea， interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark. Told from Sacagawea's point of view ，this is an honest， unsparing account of Indian life and the approaching whites. From the beginning， Sacagawea is calm and practical but ...(展开全部)

In this redesigned edition of Scott O'Dell's classic novel, a young Native American woman, accompanied by her infant and her cruel husband, experiences joy and heartbreak when she joins the Lewis and Clark expedition seeking a way to the Pacific.

Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa. Two vast lakes joined by underground rivers. Two lakes that seem to hold both the turbulent memories of the region's past, and the secret of its enduring allure. Two lakes that have played a central role in Kapka Kassabova's maternal family. As she journeys to her grandmother's place of origin, Kassabova encounters a civilisational crossroads. The La...(展开全部)

"To the Lighthouse" is a seminal novel by Virginia Woolf, a literary masterpiece that explores the themes of memory, perception, and the passage of time. The novel follows the Ramsay family through the lens of the relationship between Lily Briscoe, a young artist, and Mrs. Ramsay, the matriarch of the family. The narrative weaves between the present and the past, revealing the complex dynamics and inner lives of the characters. The story is set on the Isle of Skye, where the Ramsays have gathered for a summer holiday. The novel's title, "To the Lighthouse," serves as a metaphorical journey for Lily, who strives to capture the essence of her experiences through her art. However, the journey to the lighthouse itself is repeatedly postponed due to various obstacles, mirroring the challenges Lily faces in her artistic pursuits. Woolf's use of stream-of-consciousness writing and interior monologue allows readers to delve deeply into the characters' thoughts and feelings. The novel's language is poetic and evocative, painting vivid images of the natural world and the human psyche. "To the Lighthouse" is not just a story about a family holiday; it is a profound meditation on the nature of human experience. Woolf explores how our memories shape our identity, how we perceive the world, and how the passage of time affects our relationships and our sense of self. Through Lily's eyes, we see the beauty and complexity of life, as well as the struggle to find meaning and purpose in an ever-changing world.

约翰·伯格（John Berger，1926-2017）， 英国艺术评论家、小说家、画家和诗人。1926年出生于伦敦，伯格以小说、短篇小说集以及非虚构作品闻名于世，其中包括多部艺术批评著作。他的作品形式创新，具有深远的历史和政治洞察力。 他的第一部小说《当代画家》（A Painter of Our Time）出版于1958年，之后，他的著作包括：《观看之道》（Ways of Seeing），小说三部曲“他们的劳作”（Into Their Labours），以及1972年获得布克奖的小说《G.》等。1962年，伯格永久迁出英国，在法国阿尔卑斯山区的小村庄定居。2017年，伯格于法国巴黎郊区的家中逝世，享年90岁。 郑远涛， 毕业于广东外语外贸大学英文学院，英文译者，第30届、第31届梁实秋文学奖翻译类评审奖得主。 译作包括《奥古斯都》（Augustus...(展开全部)

One of the greatest literary achievements of the 20th century and the author's most popular novel. The serene and maternal Mrs. Ramsay, the tragic yet absurd Mr. Ramsay, together with their children and assorted guests are holidaying on the Isle of Skye. From the seemingly trivial postponement of a visit to a nearby lighthouse, Virginia Woolf constructs a remarkable and moving ...(展开全部)

One of the greatest literary achievements of the 20th century and the author's most popular novel. The serene and maternal Mrs. Ramsay, the tragic yet absurd Mr. Ramsay, together with their children and assorted guests are holidaying on the Isle of Skye. From the seemingly trivial postponement of a visit to a nearby lighthouse, Virginia Woolf constructs a remarkable and moving ...(展开全部)

弗吉尼亚·伍尔夫 （Virginia Woolf，1882.1.25-1941.3.28） 是一位英国女作家和女权主义者。在两次世界大战期间，伍尔夫是伦敦文学界的一个象征。出生于伦敦的伍尔夫是在家中接受教育的，在结婚以前，她的名字是艾德琳·弗吉尼亚·斯蒂芬（Adeline Virginia Stephen）。在1895年，她的母亲去世之后，她也遭遇了第一次的精神崩溃。后来她在自传《片刻的存在》(Momens of Being)中道出她和姐姐瓦内萨·贝尔（Vanessa Bell）曾遭受其后母儿子（无血缘关系）乔治和杰瑞德·杜克沃斯（Gerald Duckworth）的性侵犯。在1904年她父亲莱斯利·斯蒂芬爵士（Sir Leslie Stephen，编辑和文学批评家）去世之后，她和瓦内萨迁居到了布卢姆斯伯里（BloomsBury）。 她在1905年开...(展开全部)