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Prizewinning historian Michael David-Fox traces the experiences of Smolensk residents between the interwar years and the end of World War II, a period during which the city and region passed from Stalinist rule to Nazi occupation and back. The result is a revelatory examination of choice and power under dueling forms of murderous totalitarianism. Exploring the life-and-death decisions of a fascinating cast of characters, David-Fox shows how deeply the Stalinist and Nazi regimes relied on the co-optation of average citizens motivated by greed and need, but always within the orbit of ideology.

¿QUÉ NOS HACE HUMANOS? ¿ES POSIBLE QUE UNA INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL APRENDA DE LAS EMOCIONES HUMANAS Y SE LAS APROPIE? Seis jóvenes son invitados a participar en la prueba experimental de VENARI, un misterioso videojuego de realidad mixta del que nadie ha oído hablar. Aislados en un pueblo abandonado que marca su recinto de juego, deberán enfrentarse como cazadores a monstruosas criaturas virtuales concebidas poruna IA. Sin embargo, pronto VENARI mostrará su lado más oscuro y ellos descubrirán, demasiado tarde, que no están allí para competir, sino como presas.

In Climate Hope, journalist David Geselbracht blends in-depth research, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting in multiple countries, revealing remarkable efforts to identify the causes and impacts of climate change—and devise crucial ways to address them. The scale of the challenge is clear in the range of fields he covers, from glaciology and climate science to law and diplomacy. But in drawing these approaches together, he shares stories of hope, awe, and wonder that encourage us to confront this long-term, world-warping phenomenon with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

The human mind functions as a fertile garden where thoughts shape reality, influencing personal and collective outcomes. While thoughts arise naturally, we can choose which ones to nurture, affecting our beliefs, emotions, words, and actions. Positive thinking fosters positive outcomes, not due to magical thinking but because it supports constructive words and behaviors. Actions and words, born from thoughts, bridge the intangible to the tangible and shape our lives.

In a world ravaged by war and a devastating virus that kills on your 30th birthday, humanity's last hope soars through the skies aboard massive airships. The Revenant, commanded by the respected Captain Jim Thackleford, becomes a sanctuary for survivors fleeing the mysterious Trench—cybernetically enhanced beings bent on humanity's extinction.

Adopting a ketogenic lifestyle offers a multitude of benefits that extend well beyond weight loss, impacting almost every facet of health and well-being. At its core, the ketogenic diet shifts the body into a state of ketosis, where fat becomes the primary fuel source instead of carbohydrates. This metabolic transition is a powerful catalyst for significant, sustainable weight loss, as the body efficiently burns stored fat for energy. But the benefits don't stop there. One of the most striking advantages is the sustained, consistent energy throughout the day.

What happens when a teacher who spent decades in the inner city finds himself back in the affluent suburbs where he grew up? "From the Block to the Burbs" is a compelling examination of the changing landscape of American education, revealing the divides that exist in our schools and asking tough questions about the role of technology, the importance of connection, and what we risk losing in our quest for academic excellence.

The third book in the LEVEL: UNKNOWN epic LitRPG series!

Ree is at war. Determined to free the townships from the Guild's larcenous rule, she can’t take her eyes off victory. Not now, with the scent of blood in the air. Not for her consort, not even for her kid. Javani is ready for her own adventures. She’s no longer a child and determined to blaze her own trail, even if that means leaving Ree behind. With rebellion stirring, the past Ree's been running from and the future Javani’s striving for will collide.

Ein ergreifender Roman über drei junge Schauspieler im Warschauer Ghetto von Bestsellerautor David Safier. Im Warschauer Ghetto 1942 erklingt aus einer kleinen Seitenstraße Musik, Gelächter und Applaus. Ein Theaterstück feiert Premiere, eine heitere Musikkomödie namens Die Liebe sucht ein Zimmer. Die junge Schauspielerin Sara wartet nervös auf ihren Auftritt. Mit leuchtenden Augen schaut sie vom Bühnenrand ihrer großen Liebe Edmund zu, wie er die Zuschauer in den Bann schlägt und sie ihr Elend vergessen lässt.

Mary Reddish, a young housemaid unjustly committed after defying her employer’s advances, must navigate the brutal treatments of the county asylum while trying to prove her sanity. Meanwhile, Ann and Thomas Morris, the asylum’s matron and director, struggle to uphold humane practices against outdated medical methods that haunt the institution.

From the historical roots of the concept of risk to the latest digital anxieties, each chapter unfolds a captivating narrative, weaving together major historical incidents and topical news events. Explore the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and witness the transformative power of risk perception. Travel to Fukushima and learn how a nuclear disaster shapes our approach to designing critical infrastructure. Dive into the digital realm with the Cambridge Analytica scandal, revealing a new era of digital risk and anxiety.

London, England, 1887: At the abandoned apartment of a missing young woman, a dossier of evidence is collected and sent to the Chief Inspector of the London Police for review. It contains a curious correspondence between an inquisitive journalist, Miss Emily Gibson, and the woman Gibson thinks may be the infamous Mrs. Lovett—Sweeney Todd’s accomplice, who baked men into pies and sold them in her pie shop on Fleet Street.

Scuttler's Cove is a working village, nestling in dramatic coastal scenery in Cornwall, where life has gone on uninterrupted for centuries... until this seaside idyll was discovered by the rich. Now the quaint harbour-front cottages have been snapped up by second-homers and rental companies, and the locals can barely afford to live in their own town. It is a very different place for Merrin Moon, who left for university at the age of eighteen and never looked back. Now in her thirties, she returns to the Cove for the first time since, after the death of her mother.

Civilization has fallen. The public revelation that shapechangers are real, secretly living among ordinary people, has brought down the government and spread complete chaos. Shaw and Captain Case, both mutated by the monstrous Wendigo, must face the conspiracy of werewolves that successfully ended humanity’s dominance. Ex-detective Lenny and cryptid-hunter Dandy struggle to survive as America collapses around them. In this horrific new world, vicious armed gangs prey on the weak and helpless.

It's been forty years since Becky Sharp's mother vanished without a trace. Becky has given up all hope of finding her, until she makes a strange discovery that may hold the key to solving her mother's disappearance. Three unmarked videotapes, hidden in the wall of her childhood home. And as Becky watches the tapes, she finds herself drawn into a horrific mystery far greater than she could possibly have imagined.

Charlotte Adams escapes a destitute orphanage in prewar London, only to find herself in the lavish but equally treacherous home of one of England's wealthiest families. Her daughter, Margot Kenworthy, flees to America's heartland, where she takes refuge in a dangerously misunderstood finishing school. Her daughter, Cleo Portman, heads to Hollywood, where she takes on the predatory modeling business in shocking and unprecedented ways.

"Ultimate Python Guide for Beginners: Learn Python in 15 Days" is a comprehensive and practical guide that covers all the essentials of Python programming. With a step-by-step approach and hands-on examples, this book will help you master Python in just 15 days.

Scopri un percorso pratico e guidato per ottenere il massimo controllo su mente e corpo. “Biofeedback e Neurofeedback – Programma Pratico” è stato progettato per accompagnarti in un viaggio di consapevolezza, equilibrio e auto-regolazione, portandoti a padroneggiare le risposte fisiologiche e a sviluppare la tua capacità di entrare volontariamente in stati di rilassamento, lucidità e concentrazione. Questo programma è strutturato in due parti principali. Biofeedback – Una serie di tecniche pratiche per migliorare la consapevolezza e il controllo delle risposte corporee.

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