Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physics, The Road to Reality carefully explores the movement of the smallest atomic...(展开全部)

From one of our greatest living scientists, a magnificent book that provides, for the serious lay reader, the most comprehensive and sophisticated account we have yet had of the physical universe and the essentials of its underlying mathematical theory. Since the earliest efforts of the ancient Greeks to find order amid the chaos around us, there has been continual accelerat...(展开全部)

李元，1925年生于太原。资深科普工作者，已从事科普事业60多年，中国科普研究所研究员。主持并参与了本书的翻译工作。他曾在中国科学院紫金山天文台、北京天文馆、中国科协工作。是北京天文馆和《天文爱好者》期刊的创始人之一，获得多种奖项。1998年国际天文学联合会将国际编号6741的小行星命名为“李元星”。以表彰他对天文科普事业所做出的杰出贡献。 参加本书翻译的译者还有曹军、李鉴、张子平、陈冬妮。他们大多拥有高学历和高级职称。有丰富的学识和多年天文科普工作的经验，均在北京天文馆工作。 帕特里克·摩尔(Patrick Moore)，英帝国司令勋章获得者、英国皇家学会会员、英国皇家天文学会会员。终生研究月球。是许多月面特征的发现者。特别是在难于观测的边缘区域。他也是现代天文学的一位著名的诠释者。他主持的每月一次的BBC电视节目《夜空》。对宇宙...(展开全部)

The most exciting view of prehistoric life. ""Comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia to prehistoric animals... lifelike detail... this easily readable book should appeal to dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages."" -Science News The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life. The book's concise, jargon-free text and full color illustrations bring the primordial world to vivid photo-realist...(展开全部)

From the creators of "Walking with Dinosaurs" comes this stunning visual encyclopedia of prehistoric animals. "The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life" is a 'who's who' of the prehistoric world - from primitive amphibians and giant armoured fish, to predatory dinosaurs and sabre-toothed cats. Tracing the amazing story of the evolution of life on Earth, the book features over 100...(展开全部)

The Silk Road has enchanted travellers and adventurers for centuries. No other route has such a call on the imagination. Yet perhaps less known is that the 5000 miles linking Europe to Asia is also the most spectacular floral region on earth. In Flora of the Silk Road Chris and Basak Gardner offer a unique pictorial celebration of the plants and scenery to be found along this f...(展开全部)

Ranging from the largest terrestrial carnivore, the Polar Bear, and hyper-predatory wild cats, to the tiny Least Weasel that can squeeze through a wedding ring, the true carnivores - order Carnivora - include some of the world's most charismatic, admired, feared and spectacular creatures. The first comprehensive guide to every terrestrial species, this book profiles all 250 of ...(展开全部)

China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic di...(展开全部)