No one makes it alone. But there’s a reason why some people can get investors or bosses to believe in them while others cannot. And that reason has little to do with experience, pedigree or a polished business plan. Backable people seem to have a hidden quality that inspires others to take action. We often chalk this up to natural talent or charisma…either you have “it” or you ...(展开全部)

迈克尔•莫波格（Michael Morpurgo）：英国作家、学者、文学家，著有《岛王》《战马》《蝴蝶狮》《柑橘与柠檬啊》等百余部作品，2003年获英国“儿童文学桂冠作家”荣誉。他的作品曾入围卡内基奖、德国青少年文学奖等知名大奖，荣获惠特布莱德图书奖、蓝彼得童书奖、红房子童书奖等多个奖项，被翻译为多国文字广泛传播，也曾被翻拍成电影、电视剧、舞台剧，甚至歌剧，经典代表作品《战马》曾被改编搬上舞台和大银幕。1976 年，他和妻子克莱尔创建慈善项目“城市儿童农庄”，以启发孩子们对大自然的喜爱，并从中学得如何与自然共处。 克莱尔•莫波格 （Clare Morpurgo）：慈善家，英国作家迈克尔•莫波格的妻子。她生于英国伦敦，在德文郡长大，是企鹅图书公司创始人艾伦•莱恩（Allen Lane）的女儿。她早年的经历影响了她的一生，并在很大程度上促使她创建了“城市...(展开全部)

A lavish, keepsake collection of poetry, beautiful artwork, and unforgettable treasures from acclaimed children’s book author Michael Morpurgo, woven around a girl’s adventures on a countryside walk. Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy. She loves going for walks, whether it is sunny or cold — long, wandering walks where her wellies take her. Follow Pippa into the bea...(展开全部)

Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy. She loves going for walks - long, wandering walks where her wellies take her. Follow Pippa into the beautiful countryside as her day unfolds, and the wildlife, animals and people she encounters are complemented by poems from some of our greatest authors, personally chosen by Clare and Michael Morpurgo.

What happens when we look at a painting? What do we think about? What do we imagine? How can we explain, even to ourselves, what we see or think we see? And how can art historians interpret with any seriousness what they observe? In six engaging, short narrative "fictions," each richly illustrated in color, Daniel Arasse, one of the most brilliant art historians of our time, cl...(展开全部)

Take Away the A is a fun, imaginative romp through the alphabet. The idea behind the book is that within every language there are words that change and become a different word through the simple subtraction of a single letter. In other words, without the "A," the Beast is Best. Or, without the "M," a chomp becomes a chop—though it could be that this particular play on words did...(展开全部)

What happens when we look at a painting? What do we think about? What do we imagine? How can we explain, even to ourselves, what we see or think we see? And how can art historians interpret with any seriousness what they observe? In six engaging, short narrative "fictions," each richly illustrated in color, Daniel Arasse, one of the most brilliant art historians of our time, cl...(展开全部)

We’ve all had to puzzle over such profound matters as birth, death, regret, free will, agency, and love. How might philosophy help us think through these vital concerns? In On Being Me, renowned moral philosopher J. David Velleman presents a concise, accessible, and intimate exploration into subjects that we care deeply about, offering compelling insights into what it means to ...(展开全部)

We’ve all had to puzzle over such profound matters as birth, death, regret, free will, agency, and love. How might philosophy help us think through these vital concerns? In On Being Me, renowned moral philosopher J. David Velleman presents a concise, accessible, and intimate exploration into subjects that we care deeply about, offering compelling insights into what it means to ...(展开全部)

Probability has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians for hundreds of years. Although the mathematics of probability is, for most applications, clear and uncontroversial, the interpretation of probability statements continues to be fraught with controversy and confusion. What does it mean to say that the probability of some event X occurring is 31%? In the 20t...(展开全部)