The Best and the Brightest is David Halberstam's masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy. Using portraits of America's flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that drove them, The Best and the Brightest rec
David Halberstam The Breaks of the Game-比赛的休息时间
"Among the best books ever written on professional basketball." The Philadelphia Inquirer
David Halberstam, best-selling author of THE FIFTIES and THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST, turns his keen reporter's eye on the sport of basketball -- th
David Halberstam, best-selling author of THE FIFTIES and THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST, turns his keen reporter's eye on the sport of basketball -- th
Colin Woodard The Real Pirates of the Caribbean-加勒比真正的海盗
Book description: Here’s the true story of the British Royal Navy’s struggle with the greatest pirate gang of all time. Drawing on archives in Great Britain and the United States, award-winning journalist and author Colin Woodard separates fact from ficti
Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood-联盟
By the bestselling author of American Nations , the story of how the myth of U.S. national unity was created and fought over in the nineteenth century--a myth that continues to affect us today
Union tells the story of the struggle to create a national
Union tells the story of the struggle to create a national
American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good
The author of American Nations examines the history of and solutions to the key American question: how best to reconcile individual liberty with the maintenance of a free society
The struggle between individual rights and the good of the community as a
The struggle between individual rights and the good of the community as a
The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Wh
The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world. In the early eighteenth century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Bla
American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America
An illuminating history of North America's eleven rival cultural regions that explodes the red state-blue state myth. North America was settled by people with distinct religious, political, and ethnographic characteristics, creating regional cultures
Chiefs, Scribes, and Ethnographers: Kuna Culture from Inside and Out
The Kuna of Panama, today one of the best known indigenous peoples of Latin America, moved over the course of the twentieth century from orality and isolation towards literacy and an active engagement with the nation and the world. Recognizing the fascina
One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes and Stories from My Italian-American Childhood and Beyond
More than 100 recipes for the Italian dishes of the much-beloved celeb's childhood, presented with tips and hints for enjoying them without overindulging.
As a member of a large, food-loving Italian family, Valerie Bertinelli has always equated fo
As a member of a large, food-loving Italian family, Valerie Bertinelli has always equated fo
Vianna Stibal Advanced ThetaHealing: Harnessing the Power of All That Is-先进的疗愈:利用所有的力量
In her first book, Vianna Stibal, the creator of ThetaHealing, introduced this amazing technique to the world. Based on thousands of sessions with clients who have experienced remarkable healings with Vianna, this comprehensive follow-up is an in-depth ex
Vianna Stibal ThetaHealing: Diseases and Disorders-治愈:疾病与失调
This definitive guide to releasing disease from an intuitive perspective is the companion to the books ThetaHealing ® and Advanced ThetaHealing ®, which introduced this amazing technique and its powerful applications to a global audience. The perfect refe
Seven Planes of Existence: The Philosophy of the ThetaHealing Technique
First developed twenty years ago by Vianna Stibal, ThetaHealing is essentially applied quantum physics. Using a theta brain wave, which until now was believed to be accessible only in deep sleep or yogi-level meditation, the practitioner is able to connec
ThetaHealing®: Digging for Beliefs: How to Rewire Your Subconscious Thinking for Deep Inner Healing
New ThetaHealing(R) handbook for fans of the ThetaHealing(R) teachings by best-selling author Vianna Stibal, exploring step-by-step how to Dig for bottom beliefs and rewire your subconscious thinking for deep and transformative healing.
In this compani
In this compani
P.D. James Talking about Detective Fiction-谈论侦探小说
P. D. James, the undisputed queen of mystery, gives us an intriguing, inspiring and idiosyncratic look at the genre she has spent her life perfecting.
Examining mystery from top to bottom, beginning with such classics as Charles Dickens's Bleak H
Examining mystery from top to bottom, beginning with such classics as Charles Dickens's Bleak H
O, The Oprah Magazine O's Little Guide to the Big Questions-O的大问题小指南
What truly matters?
What is my purpose?
When is the right time to make a change?
Who is most important to me?
A thoughtful and provocative collection of personal essays, O’s Little Guide to the Big Questions highlights the wisdom to be gained from
What is my purpose?
When is the right time to make a change?
Who is most important to me?
A thoughtful and provocative collection of personal essays, O’s Little Guide to the Big Questions highlights the wisdom to be gained from
The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose
Everyone has a purpose. And, according to Oprah Winfrey, "Your real job in life is to figure out as soon as possible what that is, who you are meant to be, and begin to honor your calling in the best way possible."
That journey starts right h
That journey starts right h
What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
"Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives.”
―Oprah Winfrey
This book
―Oprah Winfrey
This book
John Green Do You Love Me?: The Astrology of Relationships-你爱我吗?:关系占星术
Throughout our life we are involved in many relationships. We have relationships with lovers, our families, friends, bosses and colleagues. As astrologers we look to the heavens to comprehend the nature of these connections. We want to understand why we h
New Orleans Cuisine: Fourteen Signature Dishes and Their Histories
With contributions from Karen Leathem, Patricia Kennedy Livingston, Michael Mizell-Nelson, Cynthia LeJeune Nobles, Sharon Stallworth Nossiter, Sara Roahen, and Susan Tucker
New Orleans Cuisine: Fourteen Signature Dishes and Their Histories provides ess
New Orleans Cuisine: Fourteen Signature Dishes and Their Histories provides ess
The Secrets of Songwriting: Leading Songwriters Reveal How to Find Inspiration and Success
Fifteen of the nation's most talented tune-smiths give personal accounts of how they create their works, what their songs mean to them, and how they keep their creativity flowing. Topics covered during the 54-question interviews range from personal s
The Flight of the Wild Gander: Explorations in the Mythological Dimension
In these essays, Joseph Campbell explores the origins of myth and their role in everyday life, from Grimm fairy tales to Native American legends. He explains how the symbolic content of myth is linked to universal human experience and how myths and experi
Joseph Campbell The Portable Jung-便携式容格
This comprehensive collection of writings by the epoch-shaping Swiss psychoanalyst was edited by Joseph Campbell, himself the most famous of Jung's American followers. It comprises Jung's pioneering studies of the structure of the psyche - inclu
Joseph Campbell Transformations of Myth Through Time-神话随时间的转变
The renowned master of mythology is at his warm, accessible, and brilliant best in this illustrated collection of thirteen lectures covering mythological development around the world.
Joseph Campbell Myths to Live By-生活的神话
What is a properly functioning mythology and what are its functions? Can we use myths to help relieve our modern anxiety, or do they help foster it? In Myths to Live By, Joseph Campbell explores the enduring power of the universal myths that influence our
Joseph Campbell Mythos: The Shaping of Our Mythic Tradition-神话:我们神话传统的塑造
Discover the role of myths in human culture with award-winning author Joseph Campbell.An enthralling exploration of the role of myth in human culture by the most famous mythologist of our time, Mythos: The Shaping of our Mythic Tradition is the culminatio
The Inner Reaches of Outer Space: Metaphor as Myth and as Religion
Developed from a memorable series of lectures delivered in San Francisco, which included a legendary symposium at the Palace of Fine Arts with astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Joseph Campbell's last book explores the space age. Campbell posits that the n
Patrick Robinson Ethics Education in the Military-军队道德教育
With formal ethics education programmes being a rarity in most countries' armed forces, there is a growing importance for servicemen to undergo additional military ethics training. But how do we ensure that soldiers learn the right lessons from it? F
Rudyard Kipling The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling-吉卜林作品全集
This ebook contains Rudyard Kipling's complete works.
This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included
This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included
Romain Rolland Musicians of To-Day-当代音乐家
Studies of Wagner, Berlioz, Richard Strauss and Debussy and 'the Present Condition of French Music'
Patrick White Developing Research Questions: A Guide For Social Scientists-发展研究问题:社会科学指南
Undertaking a research project is a crucial, but often overwhelming aspect of any social sciences degree, and selecting a research question can be one of the toughest parts of the process. What makes an appropriate topic for research? How do you transform
Jim O'Connor What Were the Twin Towers-双子塔是什么
Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed.
When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the t
When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the t
Bonnie Bader What Is the World Cup-什么是世界杯
GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one b
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one b
Varian Johnson What Were the Negro Leagues-黑人联盟是什么
This baseball league that was made up of African American players and run by African American owners ushered in the biggest change in the history of baseball.
In America during the early twentieth century, no part was safe from segregation, not even th
In America during the early twentieth century, no part was safe from segregation, not even th
Joan Holub What Were the Salem Witch Trials-塞勒姆女巫审判是什么
Something wicked was brewing in the small town of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. It started when two girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams, began having hysterical fits. Soon after, other local girls claimed they were being pricked with pins. With no sc
Jim O'Connor What Was the Vietnam War-越南战争是什么
Learn how the United States ended up fighting for twenty years in a remote country on the other side of the world.
The Vietnam War was as much a part of the tumultuous Sixties as Flower Power and the Civil Rights Movement. Five US presidents were convi
The Vietnam War was as much a part of the tumultuous Sixties as Flower Power and the Civil Rights Movement. Five US presidents were convi
Stephanie Sabol What Was the Titanic-泰坦尼克号是什么
For more than 100 years, people have been captivated by the disastrous sinking of the Titanic that claimed over 1,500 lives. Now young readers can find out why the great ship went down and how it was discovered seventy-five years later.
At 2:20 a.m. on
At 2:20 a.m. on
Judith St. George What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition-刘易斯和克拉克探险队是什么
When Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the "Corp of Discovery" left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find
Gail Herman What Was the Holocaust-大屠杀是什么
A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event--the Holocaust.
The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six million of them Jews. Gail Herman tr
The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six million of them Jews. Gail Herman tr
Joan Holub What Was the Gold Rush-淘金热是什么
In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking "forty-niners!" With black-and white illustrations
Joan Holub What Was the First Thanksgiving-第一个感恩节是什么
The history of the feast! After their first harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims at Plymouth shared a three-day feast with their Native American neighbors. Of course, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag didn’t know it at the time, but they were making history, celeb