威廉·斯莫克（William Smock）美国著名设计师、插画师，现居加利福尼亚州伯克利市。

威廉·斯莫克（William Smock）美国著名设计师、插画师，现居加利福尼亚州伯克利市。

In recent and ongoing uprisings all around the world, from Santiago to Hong Kong, many of the protesters' aims have been consistent: justice, an end to political corruption, and a return to principles of collective good. Yet there are also specific and diverse struggles such as demands for direct democracy (as in France), the rejection of ethnic or sectarian identities (Iraq an...(展开全部)

In recent and ongoing uprisings all around the world, from Santiago to Hong Kong, many of the protesters' aims have been consistent: justice, an end to political corruption, and a return to principles of collective good. Yet there are also specific and diverse struggles such as demands for direct democracy (as in France), the rejection of ethnic or sectarian identities (Iraq an...(展开全部)

This stunningly illustrated guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar--among the smallest primates known to exist--to the regal mountain gorillas of Africa. Organized by region and spanning every family of primates on Earth, the book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of...(展开全部)

An essential illustrated guide to the 101 most fascinating viruses This stunningly illustrated book provides a rare window into the amazing, varied, and often beautiful world of viruses. Contrary to popular belief, not all viruses are bad for you. In fact, several are beneficial to their hosts, and many are crucial to the health of our planet. Virus offers an unprecedented look...(展开全部)

- Each virus profile features visuals, maps, and lively text to highlight key features - With 100 examples, selected to reveal the extraordinary diversity of the viral world - A global overview that uncovers the microlife teeming around us Viruses are the last frontier of undiscovered life on our planet. The most abundant type of organism on Earth, they infect all types of cell...(展开全部)

威廉·萨默塞特·毛姆（1874—1965），英国著名作家，被誉为“最会讲故事的作家”，整个英语世界最畅销的作家之一。毛姆是一位成功的多产作家，在长篇小说、短篇小说和戏剧领域里都有建树。不过毛姆本人对自己的评价却很谦虚：“我只不过是二流作家中排在前面的一个。” 毛姆最知名、最畅销的小说包括《人生的枷锁》《月亮和六便士》和《刀锋》等。除长篇外，毛姆还是一个出色的短篇小说家，他的短篇小说有一百多部。1946年，毛姆设立了萨默塞特·毛姆奖，奖励优秀的年轻作家，鼓励 并资助他们到各处旅游。1952年，牛津大学授予毛姆名誉博士学位。1954年，英王室授予他“荣誉侍从”称号。1965年12月16日毛姆在法国尼斯去逝。

Maugham found a parallel to the turmoil of our own times in the duplicity, intrigue and sensuality of the Italian Renaissance. Then and Now enters the world of Machiavelli, and covers three important months in the career of that crafty politician, worldly seducer and high priest of schemers.

The definitive field guide to mushrooms, toadstools, and other fungi. Mushrooms & Toadstools contains all the information you need to identify, forage for or avoid fungi from all around the world. Based on the best-selling The Mushroom Book, this completely revised and updated edition is the perfect fungi book for mushroom lovers everywhere. Inside you'll find an explanation of...(展开全部)