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  • The Brain, In Theory

    by Romain Brette ...
    Why engineering and computational analogies are poorly suited to the study of biological cognitionMainstream theories of the brain are often expressed through engineering concepts—computation, code, control, reverse-engineering, optimization. These theories cast the living organism as a machine and the brain as a computer. The fact that cognition is a biological phenomenon seems merely anecdotal; ... Read more

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  • The People's Theater

    A curious phenomenon has occurred during the past ten years. French art, the most aristocratic of arts, has come to recognize the masses. French artists have, of course, known of the existence of the people before, but they have considered them only as subjects of conversation, as material for novels, plays, or pictures. "An admirable subject to treat in Latin verses." But they never took the ... Read more

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  • Romain Rolland: The Man and His Work

    Enriched edition. Unraveling the Literary Genius: A Scholarly Exploration of Romain Rolland's Influence on French Literature and Beyond

    In "Romain Rolland: The Man and His Work," Stefan Zweig offers a profound exploration of the life and contributions of the French writer and Nobel laureate, Romain Rolland. The book is distinguished by Zweig's elegant prose, deftly weaving biographical insights with critical analysis of Rolland's literary output. Zweig not only chronicles Rolland's journey as a writer and thinker, but also ... Read more

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  • Desperately Seeking Scandal

    "For the next fortnight, you are to be madly in love with me…"Ambitious London reporter Colin Goddard has spent his whole life clawing toward stability. A juicy story—say, one involving a titled family—would finally secure his career. Lady Ada Ellis’s scandal-plagued brother has provided plenty of material…if only Colin can convince Ada to fill in the details.Ada doesn't plan on being useful to ... Read more

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  • Michelangelo

    Exploring Michelangelo's Artistic Genius and Turbulent Life in the Italian Renaissance

    Translated by Frederick Street ...
    In "Michelangelo," Romain Rolland embarks on a profound exploration of the life and artistic journey of the great Renaissance master. Through a rich narrative interspersed with poetic prose, Rolland masterfully captures the essence of Michelangelo'Äôs struggles, inspirations, and innovations, presenting a vivid tapestry that reflects both the tumult of the Renaissance and the complexity of the ... Read more

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  • Little Culinary Triumphs

    by Pascale Pujol ...
    "Sexy encounters, irreverent humor, and subtle twists keep up the pace of this quirky tale about a variety of French appetites" ( Publishers Weekly).Sandrine works as a functionary in an employment office, but there is a lot more to her than one might suspect from her job description. With a volcanic personality and an imagination to match, she is also a world-class cook waiting for the right ... Read more

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  • These Black Bodies Are...

    Edited by Romaine Washington ...
    The beautiful cover art, "Shared Knowledge" by Charles Bibbs, frames the anthology These Black Bodies Are.... This collection provides snapshots of the human condition in melanated skin and kinky hair from established and emerging writers and artists in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles area, reaching throughout the diaspora. It is an exploration of eight movements: hopeful, mindful (mental health ... Read more

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  • Millet

    Millet by Romain Rolland is an insightful and inspiring biographical study of the celebrated French painter Jean-François Millet, one of the most influential artists of the nineteenth century. Written by Nobel Prize-winning author Romain Rolland, this work offers a thoughtful exploration of Millet's life, artistic vision, and enduring contribution to the world of art. Rolland examines the painter ... Read more

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  • Catholic Answers to Fundamentalists' Questions

    This expanded edition of Catholic Answers to Fundamentalists' Questions has been updated in light of the changing social landscape and is written for Catholics as well as questioning Christian Fundamentalists. It offers clear, accurate, and easy-to-read answers to many questions that sincere Christians ask about the Catholic faith. ... Read more

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  • Mastering Visual Studio 2022

    Develop apps like a pro with advanced Visual Studio techniques using C# and .NET

    Explore real-world examples, from web development to ML and MAUI, and unlock the full potential of the .NET ecosystemKey FeaturesBuild robust, testable, and maintainable solutions seamlessly with Visual Studio 2022Master Visual Studio tools for your web, cloud, ML, and cross-platform development needsLearn to collaborate effortlessly and deploy continuously for enhanced productivityPurchase of the ... Read more

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  • Annette and Sylvie: Being Volume One of The Soul Enchanted

    Set in the late 19th century, "Annette and Sylvie" follows the lives of two young women, Annette and Sylvie, who are friends from childhood. Their paths diverge as they grow older, with Annette embracing a life of artistic expression and Sylvie choosing a more conventional path. Rolland explores themes of friendship, love, artistic pursuit, and societal expectations against the backdrop of turn-of ... Read more

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  • Java EE 8 High Performance

    Master techniques such as memory optimization, caching, concurrency, and multithreading to achieve maximum performance from your enterprise applications.

    Get more control of your applications performances in development and production and know how to meet your Service Level Agreement on critical microservices.Key Features\[\*\]Learn how to write a JavaEE application with performance constraints (Service Level Agreement—SLA) leveraging the platform\[\*\]Learn how to identify bottlenecks and hotspots in your application to fix them\[\*\]Ensure that ... Read more

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