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中文书讯
代理商:大苹果
页数:4269
定价:14.95 美元
上传日期:2008-11-24

AMERICA SPEAKS: THE HISTORIC 2008 ELECTION

Chinese Summary/中文概要:

Triumph Books has joined forces with ABC News and USA Today to create a commemorative volume that will be on the wish list of every voter—America Speaks, a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute wrap-up of the historic 2008 presidential election. Packed with gorgeous color photographs and buoyed by the insightful journalism of two of the world’s news giants, this must-have book will examine every aspect of the riveting campaign. Readers will also travel through “50 States in 50 Days” on the historic joint ABC News/USA Today tour of the nation, which captures the voices of the voters as they weigh the merits of the candidates and the challenges being faced by the nation. Book includes a companion DVD introduced by Charles Gibson of ABC News.

ABC News talent will play a prominent role in the book. In addition to a foreword by Charles Gibson, a special introductory section will feature essays by some of the network’s most popular journalists reflecting on their campaign experiences. The lineup includes: Robin Roberts, anchor, Good Morning America; Cynthia McFadden, anchor, Nightline; Jake Tapper, chief political correspondent, ABC News; Ron Claiborne, anchor, Good Morning America Weekend; David Muir, anchor, World News Weekend; Dan Harris, anchor, World News Weekend; and Kate Snow, anchor, Good Morning America Weekend.

ABC News and USA Today will throw their collective promotional efforts behind the book, including an on-air launch on Good Morning America and print advertising in USA Today. In addition, the “50 States in 50 Days” brand used prominently in the book will be featured in the weeks leading up to the election in daily print reports in USA Today, and on-air reports on the full range of ABC News telecasts, including World News Tonight, Good Morning America, and Nightline.

代理商:大苹果
页数:4269
定价:12.99 英镑
上传日期:2008-11-21

THE OTHER HAND (US TITLE: LITTLE BEE)

Chinese Summary/中文概要:

此書講述兩位生命截然不同的女性,一位是從奈及利亞逃出的難民,另一位是生活在英國郊區的家庭主婦,兩位最初的相遇是在一年前非洲的某個海邊,故事藉由兩人交互的發聲及充滿人性、詼諧的口吻…(VL)

代理商:大苹果
页数:4269
定价:29.95 美元
上传日期:2008-11-21

STREET SMART: COMPETITION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND THE FUTURE OF ROADS

Chinese Summary/中文概要:

18世纪和19世纪初私人收税路十分普遍,但是最终由于铁路激烈竞争和政府的规定,不得不减少。九十年代,政府的错误决定导致美国洲际公路系统增长率只有交通增长率的七分之一。现有道路的保养也成为另一个关心的话题。全球的城市,因为不科学的决定导致严重的交通阻塞。本书调查了在理论和实际上道路私有化的可行性。作者指出私营企业至少有四种功能。包括测试和授权交通工具和司机;政府所属器材的管理;特许经营;完全的私人所有制。还介绍了美国和英国道路私有化的历史。作者相信随着现代道路通行电子收费技术,私营企业会东山再起。(RY)

代理商:大苹果
页数:4269
定价:34.95 美元
上传日期:2008-11-21

WE GIVE OUR HEARTS TO DOGS TO TEAR: INTIMATIONS OF THEIR IMMORTALITY

Chinese Summary/中文概要:

狗是人类最好的朋友。本书讲述了一家人与他们的宠物相伴了三十年的故事。这本书充满了爱,同情,不安,鼓励,和死亡。作者通过对克犬的研究,即使某天知道它们会离开我们,但我们还是愿意和它们成为朋友。通过近亲交配,来繁殖后代,虽然人类和狗都避免不了死亡,但是不朽的精神永远都留在人们的心中。这是一本感人至深的书,感人的描述,赚取了无数读者的眼泪。如果你是一个爱狗人士,一定要要读这部精彩的作品。(RY)

代理商:大苹果
页数:4269
定价:32.95 美元
上传日期:2008-11-21

SEPARATING FOOLS FROM THEIR MONEY: AHISTORY OF AMERICAN FINANCIAL SCANDALS

Chinese Summary/中文概要:

财政丑闻在美国揭露后,美国被一阵公众的不满和媒体大肆宣扬所包围着。伴随而来的是对于公司犯罪有更严格的法规和惩罚。财政丑闻的相似性并不是巧合,一种模仿出现在美国所经历过的每一次丑闻。这种模式对于如何阻止未来的商业犯罪是必不可少的。书中详细介绍了1792年股票恐慌到1929年的股票市场大跌的原因以及财务丑闻对21世纪早期的影响。我们发现它们的起因,作用和后果有着惊人的相似。本书不仅非常有用而且有趣。把许多复杂的丑闻简单化,更容易让普通读者看懂。(RY)