From the Cadillac to the Apple Mac, the skyscraper to the Tiffany lampshade, the world in which we live has been profoundly influenced for over a century by the work of American designers. But the product is only the end of a story that is full of fascinating questions. What has been the social and cultural role of design in American society? To produce useful things that consu...(展开全部)

Discover the USA Buckle up for a classic road trip along California Hwy 1 or legendary Route 66, the 'Mother Road' Indulge in world-class regional and multicultural cuisine, from Jewish delis to fish tacos to Southern BBQ Stargaze among towering red cliffs, stark cacti and distant howls of coyote in the Southwest's awe-inspiring national parks Tap into the pulse of America in...(展开全部)

Illuminating the dark side of the American century, "The Monster Show" uncovers the surprising links between horror entertainment and the great social crises of our time, as well as horror's function as a pop analogue to surrealism and other artistic movements. With penetrating analyses and revealing anecdotes, David J. Skal chronicles one of our most popular and pervasive mode...(展开全部)

A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake District's prehistoric stone circles. He leaves no clues and the police are helpless. When his name is found carved into the charred remains of the third victim, disgraced detective Washington Poe is brought back from suspension and into an investigation he wants no part of. Reluctantly partnered with the brilliant but sociall...(展开全部)

大卫•斯特亚特•戴维斯一生都是一位福尔摩斯迷。他对阿瑟•柯南•道尔爵士创造的这位侦探的热情，使他成为马斯格雷夫福尔摩斯社团的创始人之一。他还加入了许多家知名福尔摩斯迷团体。一九九五年，他成为美国贝克街小分队的名誉会员。 本书是大卫三部关于影视剧福尔摩斯的著作中的第二本。其余两本是一九七六年出版的《电影福尔摩斯》和二〇〇一年出版的《演绎歇洛克•福尔摩斯》。

A detailed biography of Jeremy Brett, the actor. He famously played Sherlock Holmes for Granada Television.

大卫•斯特亚特•戴维斯一生都是一位福尔摩斯迷。他对阿瑟•柯南•道尔爵士创造的这位侦探的热情，使他成为马斯格雷夫福尔摩斯社团的创始人之一。他还加入了许多家知名福尔摩斯迷团体。一九九五年，他成为美国贝克街小分队的名誉会员。 本书是大卫三部关于影视剧福尔摩斯的著作中的第二本。其余两本是一九七六年出版的《电影福尔摩斯》和二〇〇一年出版的《演绎歇洛克•福尔摩斯》。

Follow the heartbeat of America through towering forests, undulating fields, pulsating metropolises and offbeat oases. Whether day-tripping from the Big Apple s core or dreaming of the California Coast, this definitive, award-winning guide inspires you to go the distance and discover the USA s very best. DISCOVER & DECONSTRUCT - in-depth culture and history sections o...(展开全部)

Follow the heartbeat of America through towering forests, undulating fields, pulsating metropolises and offbeat oases. Whether day-tripping from the Big Apple s core or dreaming of the California Coast, this definitive, award-winning guide inspires you to go the distance and discover the USA s very best. DISCOVER & DECONSTRUCT - in-depth culture and history sections o...(展开全部)