我們不能只是了解全球史、世界史！更必須掌握「Big History大歷史」，更宏觀、開闊、全面、完整的人類歷史圖像敘述！大衛‧克里斯欽開創大歷史學派「Big History大歷史」開山之作 2005年榮獲西方歷史協會年度最佳世界歷史圖書獎（The World History Association Book Prize），暢銷迄今！ 比爾‧蓋茲強力推薦、斥資千萬傾力支持，針對歐美中學生、大學生、教
Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip distributed by Newspaper Enterprise Association since 1991. Nate is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is #1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food and all-around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike. Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, earning straight A's in laughs along the way.
《紐約時報》暢銷書作家、比爾・蓋茲最期待的作者精彩力作，講述人類發明創造的歷史，包括相關突破和失敗「我的每一本史密爾的書，都寫了很多我在閱讀時所做的筆記，《發明與創新》當然也不例外。即使他有些觀點我不同意，我還是從他的著作中學到很多東西……他總是強化我的思考。」——比爾・蓋茲，「蓋茲筆記」（Gates Notes）P入選比爾・蓋茲2023年聖誕假期書單P入選文學網站Lit Hub 2023年最期待書單P入選新思潮俱樂部（The Next Big Idea Club）2023年2月必讀書單瓦茲拉夫・史密爾總是走在世界前頭。比爾・蓋茲最喜歡的這位多產作家的這本精彩力作《發明與創新》可能是他最可讀的著作，它回顧了人類發明史，闡述了深刻的見解和豐富的事實。史密爾對常與創新相隨的渲染炒作感到不耐煩，在本書以清醒的眼光糾正了伴隨著從疾病新療法到人工智慧等事物的各種過度承諾。他提醒我們，即使我們沿著發明－開發－應用的軌跡走了很遠，也可能永遠不會有任何真正重要的東西可以實際投入運用。更糟糕的是，即使我們成功引進了一項發明，未來也可能表現不佳、令人失望、無以為繼，或是直接造成傷害。史密爾利用他廣博的科學和歷史知識，解釋了發明與創新的區別，不但講述了那些未能一如期望成為優勢技術的發明（例如：飛船、核分裂、超音速飛行），還回顧了那些造成災難的發明（例如：含鉛汽油、滴滴涕、氟氯碳化物）。最後，最重要的是，他提出了一份「願望清單」，列出了我們應對21世紀驚人挑戰最迫切需要的發明。本書提出了許多引人入勝的例子和務實的做法，發人深省闡述了經常伴隨著人類才智出現的愚蠢，提醒我們可以如何更好地維持切合實際的期望——這是必要的。
Strap in for a rip-roaring ride through the history of the universe, starting with the Big Bang, and bringing us right up to present day. What was the universe like when it was a few seconds old? How
An exciting book for all middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) who wish they had taken better notes in american history class or just want to jump to the head of the class. Each Big Fat Notebook is like getting to borrow the notebook of the best student in American history class, the one who not only writes down the important points the teacher makes—noting those crucial “you will get tested on these” facts—but also meticulously transcribes key points from the chalkboard and pastes teacher handouts into her notebook. Part “CliffsNotes,” part workbook, this study hack will help kids focus on the things they need to remember in order to rock their middle school exams and ace american history.Each notebook was written by a graduate of a prestigious university, and all the writers graduated with honors in their respective subjects.Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook is based on state standards and has been vetted by a middle school American history teacher
How’d you like to be eleven years old, four and a half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history? (118 and counting…!) He’s Nate Wright, sixth-grade Renaissance man, prone to accidental antics. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he’s #1, Big Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality.Big Nate is in a class by himself! But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome. Nate barely survives his dad’s toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch. He body slams the no-nonsense principal. He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla). And school has barely started!Nate Wright knows he’s meant for big things. REALLY big things. After all, he’s a self-described genius. Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool no matter what. He knows he’s destined for greatness. A fortu
