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Libri di CHRISTIAN BRIAN su Unilibro.it
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1913 |
 
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Smart PowerAuthor: Whiton Christian, Dobriansky Paula J. (FRW) Publisher: Potomac Books Inc From China’s cyber war on America to Islamist victories across the Middle East to the lengthening shadow cast by Iran, the Washington establishment has failed to neutralize foreign threats that are becoming more dangerous. No one on the political left or right has articulated a realistic defense strategy to meet these new challenges of the twenty-first century.Smart Powerwritten by a prolific writer and TV commentator who saw firsthand the successes and failures of statecraft in the George W. Bush administrationoffers new solutions to the threats America faces today, including radical reform in Washington.Smart Power is one of the first books to draw heavily on leaked classified government cables, revealing what went wrong in episodes like the Arab Spring and the thwarted 2009 uprising in Iran. Christian Whiton uses personal accounts from his experience in the George W. Bush administration to show how China compromises U.S. security with the help of American politicians, bureaucrats, and scholars. He explains why Washington mistreats traditional allies like Israel, Japan, and Taiwan. He presents nonviolent options to undermine the governments of Iran and China and to help moderate Muslims challenge Islamists. He also outlines radical reform of America’s national security apparatus. Whiton is consistently stingy with the lives of America’s servicemen and wary of new foreign commitments, but he is unapologetic in advancing core U.S. national interests. Using a rich mix of history, captivating personal accounts, and recent events, Whiton defines what would really constitute smart power by reimagining the neglected tools of statecraft that lie between diplomacy and outright war. € 25,20
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1912 |
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Killer FishAuthor: Clement Brian R. Ph.D., Schaller Christian Tal M.D. (FRW) Publisher: Books Alive Clement (Hippocrates Health Institute) lays out the evidence signaling the contamination of aquatic life ocean-wide, depicts the harmful effects on human and planetary health, and advocates everyone cease eating all fish. An appendix summarizes key findings from studies on specific contaminants. The author's website sells the nutritional supplements recommended in the book. Hippocrates Publications is an imprint of Book Publishing Company. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) € 13,50
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Most Human HumanAuthor: Brian Christian Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP € 15,00
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Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Author: Sayres Brianna Caplan, Slade Christian (ILT) Publisher: Random House Childrens Books Do their mommies tuck them in while their daddies sing a goodnight song? Do they ask for one more story and then snuggle into a cozy service station? Find out all the different ways in which diggers, dump trucks, snow plows, tractors and more spend their bedtime rituals in surprisingly familiar ways. Children who can't get enough of trucks will love Brianna Caplan Sayres original things-that-go bedtime story. € 15,90
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The Most Human HumanAuthor: Christian Brian Publisher: Anchor Books Each year, the AI community convenes to administer the famous (and famously controversial) Turing test, pitting sophisticated software programs against humans to determine if a computer can “think.” The machine that most often fools the judges wins the Most Human Computer Award. But there is also a prize, strange and intriguing, for the “Most Human Human.” € 14,30
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Programming PerlAuthor: Christiansen Tom, Foy Brian D., Wall Larry, Orwant Jon (CON) Publisher: Oreilly & Associates Inc Adopted as the undisputed Perl bible soon after the first edition appeared in 1991, Programming Perl is still the go-to guide for this highly practical language. Perl began life as a super-fueled text processing utility, but quickly evolved into a general purpose programming language that's helped hundreds of thousands of programmers, system administrators, and enthusiasts, like you, get your job done. In this much-anticipated update to 'the Camel,' three renowned Perl authors cover the language up to its current version, Perl 5.14, with a preview of features in the upcoming 5.16. In a world where Unicode is increasingly essential for text processing, Perl offers the best and least painful support of any major language, smoothly integrating Unicode everywhere—including in Perl's most popular feature: regular expressions. Important features covered by this update include:
€ 55,40
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2009 |
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ThumbelinaAuthor: Alderson Brian (RTL), Andersen Hans Christian, Ibatoulline Bagram (ILT) Publisher: Candlewick Pr Luminous illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline combine with Brian Alderson's wry retelling for a gorgeous gift edition of a well-loved tale. A childless woman visits a witch who gives her a barleycorn — and hidden in its bloom is a tiny girl. For one so small, Thumbelina's life is full of misadventures as she floats through the pages like a wisp on the wind, encountering kind and unkind creatures in succession. But old Mrs. Toad with her 'rek-kek-kek' and the alarming Man in Gray cannot crush her spirits, and Thumbelina's gentle concern for a winged soul in need paves the way to her freedom and happiness. In a warm, witty retelling accessible to younger children, Hans Christian Andersen's tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb is lavishly illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. Showcasing art evocative of Victorian storybooks — with a touch of the dreamlike Rousseau — this is truly a breathtaking edition of a treasured classic. € 17,60
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Life BalanceAuthor: Matuska Kathleen (EDT), Christiansen Charles H. (EDT), Polatajko Helene Ph.D. (EDT), Davis Jane A. (EDT), Little Brian R. (FRW) Publisher: Slack Inc Life Balance: Multidisciplinary Theories and Research is a unique volume that offers empirical research and theories for a concept not yet widely recognized in the scientific community. Kathleen Matuska and Charles Christiansen, joined by Helene Polatajko and Jane Davis, have assembled scholars who address various ways to think about balanced lifestyles and how this timely concept compares to other ideas about human well-being. Some sample chapter topics include:
This rich collection of ideas results from a conference involving international scientists who gathered for a discussion on theory and research related to lifestyles that promote health and longevity. The book identifies conceptual commonalities, relationships, and differences associated with life balance research going on in various disciplines but often described using different terminology. Who will be interested in Life Balance: Multidisciplinary Theories and Research?
This groundbreaking and forward-thinking text, co-published with AOTA Press, provides a multidisciplinary approach to learning about patterns and characteristics of everyday living that may contribute to reduced stress, lower levels of chronic illness, and happier, longer lives. In this time of multiple global challenges, the timeliness, relevance and importance of stimulating research that cuts across multiple disciplines to shed insight on lifestyles that may lead to improved coping is easily apparent. Life Balance: Multidisciplinary Theories and Research was assembled with that end in mind.
€ 51,80
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2004 |
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A Theater of Our OwnAuthor: Christiansen Richard, Dennehy Brian (FRW) Publisher: Northwestern Univ Pr Who produced the first stage adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz' in 1902-nearly forty years before the movie classic? What entertainment juggernaut began in a converted Chinese laundry on Wells Street in 1959? Where did Louis (Studs) Terkel make his stage debut? When did the original production of 'Grease' open at Kingston Mines Theater? Richard Christiansen, former chief critic for the Chicago Tribune, answers these and many more questions about the rich role of the theater in Chicago, from its earliest days in 1837 to its present state as a diverse community of artists with international stature. In A Theater of Our Own, he draws upon his exclusive interviews, insights, and memories gathered over a period of more than forty years of reviewing the arts. This history and memoir traces the evolution of the Chicago theater scene from small theaters to major institutions such as the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the Goodman Theater, and The Second City. Along the way, Richard Christiansen relates his behind-the-scenes conversations with some of Chicago's most acclaimed writers, directors, and actors--David Mamet, Frank Galati, Mary Zimmerman, John Malkovich, Laurie Metcalf, Harold Ramis, Gary Sinise, and Joe Mantegna--all a part of Chicago's theater renaissance from the 1970s onward. To this day, Chicago remains a city known for its imaginative, innovative, and influential theaters and artists. A Theater of Our Own, a valuable contribution to the history of theater, is a book written for anyone who enjoys the theater and its people. € 26,80
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