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The Travels of Marco Polo is the classic account of Marco Polo's journey to China from Venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great Kublai Khan. Polo explores everywhere from Baghdad, Armenia and Russia to the Caspian Sea, the Gobi Desert and the small fishing villages of China, describing the geography, architecture and customs of these exotic places.

Invicto combina filosofía estoica con psicología moderna para ayudarte a enfrentar tus problemas y vivir según tus propias reglas.

A lo largo de la historia, algunos libros han cambiado el mundo. Han transformado la manera en que nos vemos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. Han inspirado el debate, la discordia, la guerra y la revolución. Han iluminado, indignado, provocado y consolado. Han enriquecido vidas, y también las han destruido.

España. Una historia abreviada recorre la dilatada historia de un país que, por su ubicación geográfica en el sureste de Europa, se ha visto y sigue viéndose expuesto a vientos culturales (políticos, pero también meteorológicos) desde todos los puntos cardinales. África se encuentra a tan solo catorce kilómetros hacia el sur, mientras que el Mediterráneo trajo las corrientes civilizatorias de fenicios, romanos, cartagineses y bizantinos, y conecta con las tierras árabes de Oriente Próximo.

Machine learning (ML) is changing virtually every aspect of our lives. Today ML algorithms accomplish tasks that until recently only expert humans could perform. As it relates to finance, this is the most exciting time to adopt a disruptive technology that will transform how everyone invests for generations. The book addresses real-life problems faced by practitioners on a daily basis and explains scientifically sound solutions using math, supported by code and examples.

Una plaga apocalíptica enloquece a los seres humanos convirtiéndolos en bestias insaciables de carne. En medio del caos, cinco supervivientes deberán unir sus caminos para sobrevivir al fin del mundo.

Dos bastidores do descobrimento à crise de 2015 em 200 páginas! Ilustrado e didático, um livro essencial para todos que procuram um ponto de partida para se aprofundar na história do Brasil. Diz o poeta alemão Bertold Brecht: "De nada vale partir das coisas boas de sempre, mas sim das coisas novas e ruins.

Firenze, dicembre 1965. Un uomo viene trovato ucciso nella sua abitazione con un paio di forbici conficcate nella nuca. Del morto si conosce la professione, redditizia quanto disgustosa: era un usuraio e la gente, quasi a segnalarne l'estraneità, lo chiamava "il nuovo venuto". Da un primo sopralluogo non emergono indizi significativi e così il commissario Bordelli, chiamato a far luce su un delitto che suscita in lui sentimenti contrastanti - il bisogno di far giustizia ma anche una profonda ostilità per la vittima - si appresta a iniziare un'indagine quanto mai ardua...

Cosa cambieresti se potessi ricominciare tutto daccapo? È la domanda che il destino pone a Henry e Grace, splendidi protagonisti del nuovo romanzo di Leeanne Slade, già autrice dei bestseller Un'estate per dire sì e Te l'avevo detto. Cinque anni prima Henry Dunne sa tre cose: accettare di dare quella festa scatenata a casa sua è stata un'idea atroce; domani, al turno d'infermiere, non può assolutamente presentarsi reduce da una sbornia epocale; stasera quella bellissima rossa lì all'angolo andrà a letto con lui.

Bem-vindo ao LambdaCast, onde a vanguarda da tecnologia encontra conversas envolventes e esclarecedoras. Neste espaço, deciframos os mistérios e as maravilhas do mundo da Inteligência Artificial, desde a magia dos Agentes Autônomos até as nuances do Fine-tuning de modelos. Descubra as intricadas redes por trás da Generative AI, mergulhe nas profundezas das LLMs, e desvende o revolucionário RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation). Junte-se a nós em cada episódio enquanto navegamos pela novas tecnologias e pelo oceano infinito da IA.

This book guides listeners through best practices around planning, designing, building, and implementing a design system, with insights and first-hand experiences from lead designers at Shopify, Google, Apple, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

An Insider's Guide to Venice, the captivating second book in the Insider Travel Series, is perfect for culture enthusiasts who love to stray from the tourist path. Get hooked by Marco's anecdotes and insider tips as he reveals hidden gems tucked away in narrow streets and canals—from charming cafés to lesser-known churches. Written as though the two of you were having a conversation over an Aperol Spritz, his suggestions will help you experience Venice like a local and sidestep the tourist traps with this entertaining guide.

"The Cybersecurity Blueprint for Executives" transforms complex cyber challenges into clear, actionable strategies for business leaders. Authors Marco Ryan and Andrew Fitzmaurice draw upon their expertise across government, academia, and business to provide answers you need.

Florence, 1965. A man is found murdered, a pair of scissors stuck through his throat. Only one thing is known about him - he was a loan shark who ruined and blackmailed the vulnerable men and women who would come to him for help. Inspector Bordelli prepares to launch a murder investigation. But the case will be a tough one for him, arousing mixed emotions: the desire for justice conflicting with a deep hostility for the victim. And he is missing his young police sidekick, Piras, who is convalescing at his parents' home in Sardinia.

Curòn, 1920. In a small village in South Tyrol, Trina longs for a different life. She dedicates herself to becoming a teacher, but the year that she qualifies Mussolini's regime abolishes the use of German as a teaching language. In this new climate of fear and uncertainty Trina works for a clandestine network of schools in the valley, always with the risk of capture. Curòn, 1939. Now married and a mother Trina's life is again thrown into uncertainty when Germany announces the 'Great choice' and communities in South Tyrol are given the opportunity to move to Germany.

For people who want to take the heroic journey of bravery & distinction...and achieve the impossible dream! I will be sharing my own winning formula of how I went from bullied loser and homelessness to a prime time tv star, knighted philanthropist, a number two Netflix Producer and Actor, a number one bestselling author & billion dollar award winning Entrepreneur. I will be interviewing spectacular guests that have singled themselves out as heroic outliers & role models... Including people that have stood and fought for our freedoms, People who have defied the odds, people who have defeated ...

Le parole di un padre che ha scelto di non restare in silenzio. Un appello potente alle famiglie, alle scuole e alle istituzioni. Il libro è parte di un progetto più ampio a sostegno delle vittime di violenza di genere. Dal giorno dei funerali della figlia Giulia, Gino Cecchettin ha scelto di condividere il proprio dolore cercando di affrontarlo e renderlo costruttivo perché possa essere di aiuto alle giovani e ai giovani del nostro Paese. In questo libro, attraverso la storia di Giulia, si interroga sulle radici profonde della cultura patriarcale della nostra società.

With multiple studies backing its findings and thorough explanations for each technique, The Secret Therapy of Trees is a treasure trove of tips on how to harness the regenerative power of plants and reconnect with our planet's natural spaces, bringing us health and happiness. You'll also discover: which plants purify the environment at home and in the office, the benefits of negative ions and where to find them, and how to recharge through contact with trees.

We are slaves of our mind and actions. Decide to change it, initiate yourself in stoic thinking. Do you wonder how those people with so many misfortunes and obstacles keep smiling? Do you want to be able to master your emotions? Do you want to be really strong? Stoicism gives you the tools to lead an invincible life, to be undefeated in any situation and to get closer to perfection. And get closer to perfection and mastery of yourself in the face of criticism, deception, infidelity, rejection, death...in everything you will remain impassive.

De esporte de elite a entretenimento das massas; do amadorismo ao profissionalismo; dos salários modestos à globalização-exportação; o uso político do esporte e o uso da política pelo esporte. Quando se estuda futebol no Brasil, não se fala "só" de um jogo, mas da própria história do país, emaranhada com a evolução nas quatro linhas do campo. O jornalista e historiador Marcos Guterman mostra a trajetória do futebol no país desde sua chegada da Inglaterra, a formação dos primeiros clubes, os craques, os grandes fracassos, as peculiaridades.