The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe What is archaeology? The word may bring to mind image
A glorious illustrated edition of the international bestseller E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its fir
A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literature--selected as the literature book of the year by the London Times “[A] fizzing, exhilarating book.”—Sebastian Faulks, Sunday Times, London“Delightful.’”—New York Times Book Review What is poetry? If music is sound organized in a particular way, poetry is a way of organizing language. It is language made special so that it will be remembered and valued. It does not always work—over the centuries countless thousands of poems have been forgotten. But this Little History is about some that have not. John Carey tells the stories behind the world’s greatest poems, from the oldest surviving one written nearly four thousand years ago to those being written today. Carey looks at poets whose works shape our views of the world, such as Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Whitman, and Yeats. He also looks at more recent poets, like
這本生動的著作非常適合早熟的高中生、懶惰的大學生……以及任何希望更好地掌握這一主題的成年人……Mullins給讀者留下了對藝術和人類故事的廣泛、深刻的賞析。——《華爾街日報》梅根·科克斯·古爾登（Meghan Cox Gurdon） “這是對我們所知的藝術史的全新解讀。”——凱蒂·赫塞爾（Katy Hessel），《The Great Women Artists Podcast》 Charlotte Mullins通過創作者的故事將藝術栩栩如生地展現出來，重新詮釋了故事中的角色，創造出一個更多元化、更令人興奮的藝術風景。他展示了藝術如何幫助我們以不同的方式看待世界，並理解我們在其中的位置，它如何幫助我們表達自己，激發我們的創造力，並有助於我們的整體健康和積極心理健康。 我們的祖先為什麼要創作藝術？藝術對他們意味著什麼，而他們的藝術對我們今天又代表了什麼？甚至於藝術為何重要呢？ 本書向讀者介紹了兵馬俑和諾克雕塑，文藝復興時期的藝術家如喬托和米開朗基羅，包括凱特·科爾維茨、巴布羅·畢加索、弗里達·卡羅等開拓者，以及將藝術視為抵抗的當代藝術家，如艾未未和雪林·內沙特。作者也描述了諸多「被遺忘的藝術家」，如索菲娜斯巴·安圭索拉、關道生和雅各布·勞倫斯。他還前往尼日河谷、秘魯、爪哇、復活島和澳大利亞，拓寬我們對藝術是什麼以及應該是什麼的理解。 這次跨越10萬年的非凡旅程，再次凸顯了藝術對於理解我們的集體文化和歷史，至關重要的地位。A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the first artworks ever made to art’s central role in culture today “This lively volume is ideal for the precocious high-schooler, the lazy collegian . . . and any adult who wishes for greater mastery of the subject. . . . Mullins leav[es] readers with an expansive, no-regrets appreciation of
A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature What really drives our decisions? Where do language and memory come from? Why do our minds sometimes seem to work against us? Psychologists have long attempted to answer these questions, seeking to understand human behaviour, feelings, and thoughts. But how to explore something so elusive? In this fascinating history, leading expert Nicky Hayes tells the story of psychology across the centuries and around the world. Hayes introduces key thinkers, including Carl Jung, Anna Freud, Frantz Fanon, and Daniel Kahneman. We see how they tried to expand our understanding, from Pavlov and his dogs to Milgram and his famous electric shock experiments to the CIA's secret mind-control projects. Hayes explores key concepts like child development, the inferiority complex, and PTSD and shows how psychological research has been used for both good and ill. This Little History shines a light on the ever-advancing
Now in paperback, in the tradition of E. H. Gombrich's A Little History of the World, a lively journey through the story of language With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springi
For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious
A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organ
For readers of E. H. Gombrich's A Little History of the World, an equally irresistible volume that brings history's greatest philosophers to life Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of r
"文學的終身相伴，富足了人生的樂趣。" —— 約翰·瓦克米洛維奇（John Vukmirovich），《泰晤士文學》 本書的主題可說是包羅萬象：從希臘神話到漫畫，從《吉爾伽美什史詩》到《哈利波特》。文學光譜的漫漫長路，幾乎都被作者約翰·薩瑟蘭，涵蓋在書本之中。約翰·薩瑟蘭要帶領讀者進行一場文學之旅，「穿越衣櫥」，向大家展示文學的奇妙的世界。在書中，他會向我們介紹了各種作品，幽默風趣又充滿知識——從《貝奧武夫》和莎士比亞到T.S.艾略特和喬治·奧威爾，從盎格魯-撒克遜符文的幽默笑話到《達文西密碼》。對於年輕讀者，薩瑟蘭承諾提供一個合適的文學介紹，保證會引人入勝且富有教育意義。在享受文學的路上，這是不容錯過的好書！ A much-loved author brings the world of literature alive for all agesThis 'little history' takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. John Sutherland is perfectly suited to the task. He has researched, taught, and written on virtually every area of literature, and his infectious passion for books and reading has defined his own life. Now he guides young readers and the grown-ups in their lives on an entertaining journey 'through the wardrobe' to a greater awareness of how literature from across the world can transport us and help us to make sense of what it means to be
The international bestseller available in English for the first time: E. H. Gombrich's world history for the curious of all ages... E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers
“這本書對每個時代的重要作品和思想家作了快速介紹，是一本清晰易懂的入門書。”——《金融時報》的劉拉·加莫森（Laura Garmeson） 是什麼造成貧窮？資本主義下的經濟危機是否必然？政府在經濟中的介入到底有沒有幫助？這些基本問題對每個人都很重要，但經濟學的專業術語和數學可能會讓人望而卻步。這本書清晰易懂，甚至帶有幽默感，非常適合對經濟概念還不熟悉的年輕讀者，以及希望更好地了解經濟史和思想的讀者。 經濟史學家尼爾·基斯坦尼（Niall Kishtainy）將書分成短短的章節，著重介紹重要的思想和事件。他向我們介紹了亞當·斯密、大衛·里卡多、卡爾·馬克思、約翰·梅納德·凱恩斯等重要思想家，同時探討了貨幣發明、大蕭條、企業家精神和行為經濟學等主題。這本書帶給讀者愉悅的閱讀體驗，成功地解釋了影響我們世界的經濟理念和力量。A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and the ideas of great thinkers in the fieldWhat causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in an economy a helpful approach or a disastrous idea? The answers to such basic economic questions matter to everyone, yet the unfamiliar jargon and math of economics can seem daunting. This clear, accessible, and even humorous book is ideal for young readers new to economics and for all readers who seek a better understanding of the full sweep of economic history and
A lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present Human beings have always made music. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or love. It is common to all cultures across the world. But how has it changed over the millennia? Robert Philip explores the extraordinary history of music in all its forms, from our earliest ancestors to today’s mass-produced songs. This is a truly global story. Looking to Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and beyond, Philip reveals how musicians have been brought together by trade and migration and examines the vast impact of colonialism. From Hildegard von Bingen and Clara Schumann to Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin, great performers and composers have profoundly shaped music as we know it. Covering a remarkable range of genres, including medieval chant, classical opera, jazz, and hip hop, this Little History shines a light on the wonder of music—and why it is treasured across the
A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages How did a land and people of such immense diversity come together under a banner of freedom
