In this behind-the-scenes look at the most famous musical group in history, Hunter Davies gives the complete story of the Beatles. As the only authorized biographer, Davies had full access to the group, as well as their help and encouragement. He spent eighteen months with them when they were at the peak of their musical genius and at the pinnacle of their popularity, and he re...(展开全部)

During 1967 and 1968 Hunter Davies spent eighteen months with the Beatles at the peak of their powers as they defined a generation and rewrote popular music. As their only authorized biographer, he had unparalleled access--not just to John, Paul, George, and Ringo but also to friends, family, and colleagues. Davies collected a wealth of intimate and revealing material that stil...(展开全部)

During 1967 and 1968 Hunter Davies spent eighteen months with the Beatles at the peak of their powers as they defined a generation and rewrote popular music. As their only authorized biographer, he had unparalleled access--not just to John, Paul, George, and Ringo but also to friends, family, and colleagues. Davies collected a wealth of intimate and revealing material that stil...(展开全部)

In this behind-the-scenes look at the most famous musical group in history, Hunter Davies gives the complete story of the Beatles. As the only authorized biographer, Davies had full access to the group, as well as their help and encouragement. He spent eighteen months with them when they were at the peak of their musical genius and at the pinnacle of their popularity, and he re...(展开全部)

In 1568 the Seventeen Provinces in the Netherlands rebelled against the colonial rule of the king of Spain. A confederation of duchies, counties and lordships, they demanded the right of self-determination, the freedom of conscience and religion, and the right to be represented in government. Their long struggle for liberty and the subsequent rise of the Dutch Republic was a de...(展开全部)

All over the planet, urban growth is taking place in delta and coastal areas. In the Netherlands, there is an inextricable link between hydraulic engineering, urban design, and nation building. To what extent can the Dutch experience serve as a model for other urbanised delta areas? Han Meyer, professor of urbanism at TU Delft, examines how this relationship has emerged and suc...(展开全部)

Every aspect of the evolution of The Beatles from mop tops to legends is discussed in this book, including their personal lives, performances, press conferences, recording sessions, public appearances, photo sessions, filmmaking, and more. Simon Wells' extensive, detailed captions provide exact dates, times, and places, as well as context in terms of both the band and the cultu...(展开全部)

莱斯利•伍德海德爵士是英国最具声望的纪录片制片人之一，他在1962年拍摄了披头士的第一部影片。他的影片曾获多项国际大奖，包括美国的艾美奖和皮博蒂电影奖，英国的BAFTA电影节及联合王国皇家电视协会颁发的奖项。他还出版过两本书，《我的间谍生活》和《精神之盒》。现居住于英国柴郡。

The spectacular photographs and insider information in this introduction to the often cryptic nature of life in Holland provide newcomers with cultural insight into how Dutch society works. The taboos and dilemmas of modern Holland are explored with contextual information about how these idiosyncrasies developed. Advice about engaging in the main themes of public debate and sug...(展开全部)