This Element will offer a concise introduction to set theory, a branch of mathematics with a special subject matter, the infinite, but also a general framework for all modern mathematics, whose notions figure in every branch, pure and applied.
John Burgess Ordine dei libri
1 gennaio 1954
John Burgess si immerge nell'epoca d'oro della civiltà di Angkor in Cambogia per riportare in vita il suo passato perduto. Il suo romanzo 'A Woman of Angkor' trasporta i lettori nel XII secolo, ricreando la vita quotidiana all'interno di una delle culture antiche più grandi e meno conosciute del mondo. Burgess, ex reporter e redattore del Washington Post, sfrutta la sua esperienza per creare narrazioni storiche profondamente immersive. Le sue opere esplorano non solo gli eventi storici, ma anche le esperienze umane al loro interno, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo affascinante su mondi dimenticati da tempo.
- 2022
- 2021
What's the Story?
- 454pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
John Burgess's journey begins with a deep-rooted passion for sailing and travel, which he discovered during his youth in New Zealand. At eighteen, he embarked on an adventurous hitch-hiking trip across Australia, followed by a transformative two-year sailing expedition across the Pacific and Asia. This book captures the essence of his adventures and the realization that these experiences would shape his life profoundly, hinting at further explorations to come.
- 2020
Life, Luck and Liaisons
- 372pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
Set in 1950s New Zealand, the narrative captures a nostalgic and carefree childhood in a post-war era. The protagonist reflects on the joy of community rebuilding, helping his father with farm chores, and attending a country school. Interactions with local Maori families enrich his experiences, highlighting the blend of cultures and the simplicity of rural life during that time. The story evokes themes of family, community, and the innocence of youth against a backdrop of optimism and renewal.