An examination of the influence of the Bible on Western art and literature and on the Western creative imagination in general. Frye persuasively presents the Bible as a unique text distinct from all other epics and sacred writings. No one has set forth so clearly, so subtly, or with such cogent energy as Frye the literary aspect of our biblical heritage (New York Times Book Rev...(展开全部)

THE WINE BIBLE is like a lively course from an expert teacher, grounded deeply in the fundamentals and enriched with passionate opinions, asides, tips, anecdotes, definitions, glossaries, illustrations, maps, photos, charts, and wine labels - everything, in fact, but the actual bottle of wine itself. Beginning with the basics of mastering wine - how to taste with focus and buil...(展开全部)

Brilliant, inspired, and gloriously erudite, Literature and the Gods is the culmination of Roberto Calasso’s lifelong study of the gods in the human imagination. By uncovering the divine whisper that lies behind the best poetry and prose from across the centuries, Calasso gives us a renewed sense of the mystery and enchantment of great literature. From the banishment of the c...(展开全部)

Brilliant, inspired, and gloriously erudite, Literature and the Gods is the culmination of Roberto Calasso’s lifelong study of the gods in the human imagination. By uncovering the divine whisper that lies behind the best poetry and prose from across the centuries, Calasso gives us a renewed sense of the mystery and enchantment of great literature. From the banishment of the c...(展开全部)

Unique among pew Bibles, this editions's bold black typeface redefines the meaning of "easy-to-read." Senior citizens, people with vision difficulties, and beginning readers alike will appreciate the visible advantage of the Boldface Pew Bible. Constructed of high-quality materials, this Bible will give you years of faithful service. Choose from three pairs of classics colors t...(展开全部)

The Ketogenic Bible is the most complete, authoritative source for information relating to ketosis. This book is a one-stop-shop that explains the history, the science, and the therapeutic benefits of the ketogenic diet, outlines the general guidelines for following this diet, and provides a wide variety of keto recipes. Readers will come away with a firm understanding of the k...(展开全部)

Created in 1945, yet published in this country for the very first time, The Moomins and the Great Flood offers an extraordinary glimpse into the creativity and imagination that launched the Moomin books. Moominmamma and young Moomintroll search for the long lost Moominpappa through forest and flood, meeting a little creature (an early Sniff) and the elegantly strange Tulippa al...(展开全部)

王伟，1972年7月17日生，浙江杭州人。中国社会科学院研究生院语言系语言学博士研究生，就职于中国社会科学院语言研究所当代语言学研究室。发表各种文章十余篇，翻译约200万字。 刘国鹏，1972年2月8日生，陕西富平人。1996年毕业于北京大学哲学系，1999年毕业于中国社会科学院研究生院世界宗教系，供职于中国社会科学院世界宗教所基督教研究室。发表有《日本神学史》（与人合译，即出）、《天主教伦理学》（与王伟等合译，即出），及论文、文章、译文十余篇。现正在意大利攻读神学博士。

What do the following have in common? Let there be light - Whited sepulchres - A rod of iron - New wine into old bottles Lick the dust - How are the mighty fallen - A thorn in the flesh - Wheels within wheels They're all in the King James Bible. This astonishing book has 'contributed far more to English in the way of idiomatic or quasi-proverbial expressions than any other lit...(展开全部)