The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing, Chiang George
Автор: Chiang, Ted Название: Exhalation ISBN: 1101972084 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781101972083 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1150.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: NATIONAL BESTSELLER - ONE OF THENEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - Nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories--two published for the very first time--all from the mind of the incomparable author of Stories of Your Life and Others Tackling some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine, these stories will change the way you think, feel, and see the world. They are Ted Chiang at his best: profound, sympathetic, revelatory. Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine. In "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate," a portal through time forces a fabric seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and second chances. In "Exhalation," an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications that are literally universal. In "Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom," the ability to glimpse into alternate universes necessitates a radically new examination of the concepts of choice and free will.
Автор: Azzarello Brian, Chiang Cliff Название: Wonder Woman Vol. 6: Bones (the New 52) ISBN: 1401257755 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781401257750 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1206.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Olympus must fall, and its rightful ruler must be restored. Wonder Woman is locked in a desperate battle with the First Born with the destiny of immortals at stake - and she must make a decision that will effect the lives of those she loves most.
Автор: Werner Martin, Chiang Yao-Yi Название: Handbook of Big Geospatial Data ISBN: 3030554619 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030554613 Издательство: Springer Цена: 28051.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: A third perspective is taking a very practical perspective to big geospatial data, ranging from chapters that describe how big geospatial data infrastructures can be implemented and how specific applications can be implemented on top of big geospatial data.
Описание: In the world of sports, the most important component is the athlete. After all, without athletes there would be no sports. In ancient Greece, athletes were public figures, idolized and envied. This fascinating book draws on a broad range of ancient sources to explore the development of athletes in Greece from the archaic period to the Roman Empire.
Part I: Understanding Taiwan Higher Education in Historical, Political and Social contexts.- Chapter 1 Historical Development of Higher Education in Taiwan from Past to Present.- Chapter 2 Role and Functions of Taiwan Higher Education Providers.- Chapter 3 Neoliberalism and Public goods in Taiwan higher education.- Part II: Transforming Taiwan Higher Education into Global Players.- Chapter 4 Academic Competitions and Excellence Initiatives: Building World Class Universities.- Chapter 5 Quality Assurance and Quality Culture on Campus.- Chapter 6 Internationalization and Universities.- Chapter 7 Accountability and Academic Autonomy: Myths and Realities.- Chapter 8 Finance and University Governance.- Chapter 9 Curriculum and Entrepreneurialism.- Chapter 10 University Social Responsibility and Community Engagement.- Part III: Frontier of Rapid Changes.- Chapter 11 Doctor Education in Aging Society.- Chapter 12 Equity and Quality: Social mobility at Top Research Universities.- Chapter 13 A New Pathway for Taiwan Higher Education: Technological Innovation and MOOCS.- Chapter 14 A Gap between Student learning Outcomes and Employability.- Chapter 15 Talent Recruitment Policy: Professoriate and Brain Drain.- Chapter 16 Implication of Institutional Research in University Governance.- Chapter 17 Concluding Reflections: Prospects and Challenges for Taiwan Higher Education.
Описание: Nature Behind Barbed Wire uses an environmental lens to reinterpret the forced removal and confinement of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Автор: Sharrocks Mike Название: South East Asian Railway Journeys: Bangkok to Chiang Mai ISBN: 9810998163 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789810998165 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1448.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Chiang, Chih-yun Название: Theorizing ambivalence in ang lee`s transnational cinema ISBN: 1433119323 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781433119323 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 12236.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Offers a fresh approach to the study of transnational cinema by examining the representation of Chinese identity in Ang Lee`s films and the public discourse from various audience communities. This book focuses on his transnational films "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000) and "Lust, Caution" (2007) as two case studies.
Автор: Chiang Ted Название: Exhalation ISBN: 1529014514 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781529014518 Издательство: Pan Macmillan Рейтинг: Цена: 1616.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: <p><b>Will make you think, grapple with big questions, and feel more human. The best kind of science fiction. Barack Obama, Summer Reading 2019</b><br><b></b><br><b>A marvelous, astonishing collection that we would do well to read before the worlds it conjures are upon us.
Urgently recommended. - Alan Moore</b></p><br><p>From the acclaimed author of <i>Stories of Your Life and Others</i> the basis for the Academy Award nominated film <i>Arrival</i> comes a groundbreaking second collection of short fiction: nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories.</p><p>In The Merchant and the Alchemists Gate, a portal through time forces a fabric-seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and the temptation of second chances. In the epistolary Exhalation, an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications not just for his own people, but for all of reality.
And in The Lifecycle of Software Objects, a woman cares for an artificial intelligence over twenty years, elevating a faddish digital pet into what might be a true living being. Also included are two previously unpublished stories: Omphalos and Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom.</p><p>In <i>Exhalation</i>, Ted Chiang wrestles with the oldest questions on earth what is the nature of the universe? What does it mean to be human? and ones that no one else has even imagined. And, each in its own way, the stories prove that complex and thoughtful science fiction can rise to new heights of beauty, meaning, and compassion.</p>
Автор: Chiang Madame Название: Madame Chiang`s Chinese Cook Book ISBN: 1258994046 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781258994044 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4037.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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