Serenade is the story of the eternal triangle - with a difference. John Howard Sharp is an American opera singer down on his luck, having just bombed in Rigoletto in Mexico City when he first encounters the beautiful Mexican-Indian prostitute called Juana. Miraculously, she offers him the chance to rebuild his career in Hollywood and New York but then Winston Hawes, the young, ...(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)

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)

[美]乔尔·哈林顿（Joel F. Harrington） 美国范德堡大学（Vanderbilt University）历史学教授，著作《没有人要的孩子》曾获得2010历史类罗兰•班顿奖。另著有《宗教改革时代日耳曼婚姻与社会的重整》（Reordering Marria ge and Society in Reformation Germany）和《见证人群像：西方基督教历史文选》（A cloud of Witnesses: Readings in the History of Western Christianity）。目前与妻儿居于美国田纳西州纳什维尔市。

In the late 1500s a Nuremberg man named Frantz Schmidt began to do something utterly remarkable for his era: he started keeping a journal. But what makes Schmidt even more compelling to us is his day job. For forty-five years, Schmidt was an efficient and prolific public executioner, employed by the state to extract confessions and put convicted criminals to death. In his years...(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.

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.

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)

"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.