William Manchester met Winston Churchill on January 24, 1953. Their encounter on the Queen Mary sparked an intense curiosity in Manchester that would eventually result in his classic three-volume magnum opus The Last Lion . In this, the first volume, we follow Churchill from his birth to 1932, when he began to warn against the remilitarization of Germany. Born of a lovel...(展开全部)

Alone is the second volume of William Manchester's brilliant three-volume biography of Winston Churchill. In this volume, we witness the war within, before the colossal war to come. During this period, Churchill was tested as few men are: relentlessly pursued by creditors, disowned by his own party, vociferously dismissed by the press as a warmonger, and twice nearly lost his...(展开全部)

Spanning the years of 1940-1965, THE LAST LION picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister-when his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The Churchill conjured up by William Manchester and Paul Reid is a man of indomitable courage, lightning fast intellect, and an irresistible will to action. THE LAST LION brilliantly...(展开全部)

Spanning the years of 1940-1965, THE LAST LION picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister-when his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The Churchill conjured up by William Manchester and Paul Reid is a man of indomitable courage, lightning fast intellect, and an irresistible will to action. THE LAST LION brilliantly...(展开全部)

The Winston Effect is an in-depth look at the development of some of cinamatography's greatest sci-fi characters. from Jurassic Park, to Terminator, Preditor and more, this book shows you a ton of behind the scenes photos, sketches, and techniques that are very inspiring for anyone interested in this type of work. If you like concept development, or are a sci-fi movie enthusias...(展开全部)

This spectacularly illustrated book is a comprehensive exploration of astronomy through the eyes of the world's observatories and spacecraft missions. Featuring the latest and most stunning images, it provides a magnificent portrayal of the beauty of the cosmos. The accompanying text is an accessible guide to the science behind the wonders, with clear explanations of all the ma...(展开全部)

1932年，当《光荣与梦想》实录的历史掀开第一页的时候，威廉・曼彻斯特年仅十岁，但他已是报纸的贪婪的读者。作为一个马萨诸塞州工人的儿子，他切身体会到了经济大萧条的痛苦。1936年，富兰克林・罗斯福再次当选为美国总统。这年，他14岁，成为马萨诸塞州斯普林弗尔德民主党总部的一位志愿者。珍珠港事件后，他在海军陆战队服役，曾在日本冲绳岛身负重伤。伤势痊愈后，他考取了大学。 在上学期间，他写了一本文学评论书。他的第一本书写于27岁，书名为《和平的打扰者》，是为门前所作的传记。该书立刻在评论界获得了成功。20世纪40年代以来，他是《巴尔的摩太阳报》独占鳌头的记者和作家。 曼彻斯特的书被翻译成17种文字和盲文。其中，最畅销的两本著作是《克鲁伯的军火》和《总统之死》。《光荣与梦想》是他的第十部著作。 《光荣与梦想――1932-1972年美国实录》一书是作者的最新著作...(展开全部)

Across America today, conservatism is being hotly debated both across the political spectrum and within the conservative movement itself. Much of the public debate is without definition or historical context. This history of conservatism by renowned historian, social critic, and poet Peter Viereck aims to meet the need for a concise, balanced picture of conservative thought in ...(展开全部)

Across America today, conservatism is being hotly debated both across the political spectrum and within the conservative movement itself. Much of the public debate is without definition or historical context. This history of conservatism by renowned historian, social critic, and poet Peter Viereck aims to meet the need for a concise, balanced picture of conservative thought in ...(展开全部)