We don't just look at buildings: their facades, beautiful or ugly, conceal the spaces where we live. We are born, work, love, and die in architecture. We buy and sell it, rent and squat it, create and destroy it. All of these aspects of buildings-economic, erotic, political, and psychological-are crucial if we are to understand architecture properly. And because architecture molds us just as much as we mold it, understanding architecture helps us to understand our lives and our world....

人類形塑建築，建築也造就了我們建築的一磚一瓦，堆疊而成文明的發展史十座建築，十種觀點第一本從建築視角跨越大眾文化、社會學、哲學、歷史領域，論述人類發展歷程的權力、道德、記憶、商業、殖民、娛樂、性愛……【本書特色】1.以十座歷史上的經典建築為主，同時援引許多耳熟能詳的知名建築例證加以比較。2.搭配超過六十張珍貴建築照片、有趣的建築軼聞、歷史事件與社會思潮。3.以十座建築，爬梳人類文明的十個面向；以十個面向，開展社會文化的十種想像。論建築的十個面向：1.權力——高塔建築代表建築有賦予權力的潛能，人也有權利傾覆之。從巴士底監獄、巴別塔、紐約世貿中心談權力與自由雙重象徵。2.道德——羅馬金宮誇張的怪異是暴政的象徵；納粹公路的優雅曲線靠猶太人死亡所造就。如果建築的興建目的並不良善，還能算是好建築嗎？3.記憶——清真寺、凱旋門、泰姬瑪哈陵──所有紀念性建築都象徵國家與社群的記憶，卻常又被群眾賦予新的意...

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Discover the Unseen Symphony: Tom Wilkinson's Extraordinary Journey from Leeds to LegendIn "Tom Wilkinson: From Leeds to Legend," the pages come alive with the riveting tale of a cinematic maestro, revealing the enigmatic journey of a legend who has left an indelible mark on the global stage. Delve into the behind-the-scenes narrative that unveils the intricacies of Tom Wilkinson's life—a journey that transcends the screen, weaving through the streets of Leeds to t...

Take an absorbing journey through the life of a remarkable individual who has had a lasting impact on the world by turning the pages of this compelling biography.The tale unfolds organically, starting with the formative years and education that prepared the basis for an amazing journey. Look at the excellent professional accomplishments that made the subject well known; each one is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and unadulterated talent. Discover...

The godfather of the hard-boiled detective novel, Dashiell Hammett is widely acknowledged as one of America's greatest mystery writers. This collection brings together the BBC radio adaptations of his works for the first time, including the iconic The Maltese Falcon featuring his most famous character: Sam Spade.The Maltese FalconSan Francisco, 1928. When his partner is murdered on an assignment, private detective Sam Spade is drawn into a ...

Science, Religion, and the Human Future: Conflict, Collusion, and Consequences demonstrates that the myth of an inevitable conflict between science and faith is based on a misunderstanding of history, with potentially adverse consequences for human futures. The work focuses first upon ancient, medieval and Islamic scholars and the intimate connections they made between theology and the investigation of the natural world-and why we know so little about them. Moving into the modern ...

It’s San Francisco, 1928, and Sam Spade is a wisecracking, womanising Private Investigator. Missing husbands and unfaithful wives are his usual stock-in-trade, but when the beautifully distressed Miss Wonderley calls he gets involved in a dangerous caper most people would run a mile from. Miss Wonderley asks Sam’s partner, Miles Archer, to shadow Floyd Thursby, whom she maintains has kidnapped her sister. But then Archer is shot dead, and Miss Wonderley’s story turns out to be a lie – just...

A celebration of and practical guide to Europe's areas of incredible natural beauty. Step into a world boasting hilltop coastal villages, frozen Arctic landscapes and sweeping mountain ranges - and discover the 60 most breathtaking national parks, as well as itineraries for experiencing their top sights and activities. The beautiful hardback includes:Suggested itineraries for long and short visitsThe essential activities for every seasonAwe-inspiring lands...

Five BBC Radio 4 full-cast crime dramas featuring DI Charlie Resnick'John Harvey is one of the all-time greats and remains one of my favourite writers.' - Ian RankinJazz-loving policeman Charlie Resnick is one of the most popular characters in contemporary crime fiction. This thrilling collection brings together three dramatisations and two original radio stories starring the Nottingham-based detective, all scripted by his creator,...

Twenty ghostly tales from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the fourth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 4 in the series spans the years 1835 to 1869 and includes stories from a wide range of male authors; English, Irish, Scottish and American. Includes tales by Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving. Readers new to this genre will discover ...