David Siegel Bernstein, uno scienziato forense dei dati, crea avvincente fantascienza e altre forme narrative. Le sue storie hanno arricchito numerose pubblicazioni cartacee, podcast e online, venendo frequentemente incluse in prestigiose antologie letterarie e di genere. Bernstein unisce in modo unico i regni della scienza dura e della narrazione fantasiosa, offrendo ai lettori spunti sui fondamenti fattuali dei mondi speculativi. Oltre alla sua attività di scrittore, è un convinto sostenitore della comunità letteraria, contribuendo attivamente a organizzazioni che promuovono la crescita e la connessione degli scrittori.
Published to accompany an exhibition at The State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, this catalogue beautifully presents a history of Russian collage, with an emphasis on the middle and later years of the 20th century. Works by Popova, Rodchenko, and Malevich allow the reader to see the roots of later constructions, in chapters organised by application, including texture, assemblage, decoupage, and photomontage.
Set in a vibrant world, this award-winning juvenile book captures the adventures of young protagonists as they navigate challenges and friendships. The narrative is rich with themes of courage, resilience, and the importance of community. Readers will be drawn into a captivating story that not only entertains but also imparts valuable life lessons, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike. The engaging characters and imaginative setting create an unforgettable experience that resonates with audiences.
In a misguided attempt to eradicate every vestige of discrimination in our society, activists and courts are using antidiscrimination laws to erode civil liberties such as free speech, the free exercise of religion, and freedom of association.
A call for the separation of race and state, backed by a deep dive into the surreal world of racial classification in America.
We're losing hundreds of billions of dollars a year on broken software, and great new ideas such as agile development and Scrum don't always pay off. But there's hope. The nine software development practices in Beyond Legacy Code are designed to solve the problems facing our industry.
If you've ever wondered how much real science goes into movies like Gravity, novels like The Martian, and television shows like Dr. Who, this is the book for you. Written by an author who is both a data scientist and a science fiction writer, this entertaining science primer provides lucid, jargon-free explanations of key scientific principles while referencing well-known science fiction books, movies, and TV shows. The reader learns about relativity through Orson Scott Card's Ender's Gameand the movie Interstellar; black holes and wormholes in connection with Contactand Planet of the Apes; theories about the origin of life as reflected in Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek- The Next Generation, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; computer science and artificial intelligence in reference to A.I. Artificial Intelligence; and much, much, more.Written with wit, clarity, and a great sense of fun, Blockbuster Science will inspire science fiction fans to get excited about real science while also putting an engaging pop culture spin on science for any curious reader.
The book presents a critical examination of the Obama administration's actions, arguing that they have eroded constitutional principles and the rule of law. Through a scholarly lens, the author, a law professor, details specific instances and implications of these actions, offering a lively narrative that engages with legal and political themes. Bernstein's analysis aims to shed light on the broader impact of these developments on American governance and civil liberties.
Amber had been looking forward to college life. She loved high school and was certain college would be even better, especially since she pledged one of the sororities on campus. At least that was what she thought until the night her soul was fractured, waking the darkness within her. Unable to cope, she returns home, hoping to heal. Unfortunately, her hometown is wrought with brutal violence. People are being slaughtered in random fashion. The police are clueless. Despite the surrounding chaos, she is still determined to thrive. However, when the violence shows up at her front door and rips her life apart, she realizes that the darkness within her is the only thing that will keep her sane and alive.
It has been a long and trying journey for Jack, Maria and Zaun. They've fought numerous battles, seen friends die and the dead reanimate. Jack has been mortally wounded and an old enemy is back in play. It will take the combined efforts of all three to defeat him, and those that survive will have to push onward and venture forth into uncharted depths as a new enemy is born and the undead evolve.
A wealthy and charming playboy grapples with an unusual and embarrassing curse that causes him to vomit just before climax. Determined to break free from this humiliating affliction, he embarks on a journey filled with humor and unexpected challenges. As he navigates through various attempts to lift the curse, the story explores themes of desire, self-discovery, and the lengths one will go to reclaim pleasure and intimacy.