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In 2012, Nobel Prize winning scientist Jennifer Doudna hit upon an invention that will transform the future of the human race: an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as CRISPR, it opened a brave new world of medical miracles and moral questions. It has already been deployed to cure deadly diseases, fight the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 and make inheritable changes in the genes of babies. But what does that mean for humanity?

La biografía definitiva de Steve Jobs, el fundador de Apple, escrita con su colaboración.Tras más de cuarenta entrevistas con Steve Jobs y con un centenar de personas de su entorno, familiares, amigos, adversarios y colegas, esta es la biografía definitiva de uno de los iconos indiscutibles de nuestro tiempo, del genio cuya creatividad, energía y perfeccionismo revolucionaron seis industrias: informática, películas de animación, música, teléfonos, tabletas y edición digital.

In this collection of Jeff Bezos' writings - his unique and strikingly original annual shareholder letters, plus numerous speeches and interviews that provide insight into his background, his work, and the evolution of his ideas - you'll gain an insider's view of the why and how of his success. Spanning a range of topics across business and public policy, from innovation and customer obsession to climate change and outer space, this book provides a rare glimpse into how Bezos thinks about the world and where the future might take us.

Pour sauver cette agence qui pourvoit aux besoins de sa famille, elle doit impérativement décrocher la vente du château Granville. Or, par orgueil, le propriétaire ne signera qu'avec un nom à particule. Fanny décide alors de se faire passer pour une aristocrate. Elle convainc Tancrède de Chassagne de Montbazon, un invité du château rencontré par un heureux hasard et quitté par sa fiancée à cause de sa paresse chronique, de faire équipe avec elle. Visage gracieux malgré son fichu caractère, à vingt-quatre ans, la jeune femme dispose encore d'une année avant de coiffer sainte Catherine !

Esta es una obra académica de referencia dedicada al análisis crítico del consumismo como fenómeno histórico, económico y cultural. Con un enfoque interdisciplinario y rigor teórico, el libro investiga las raíces profundas y los mecanismos estructurales que han convertido el consumo en un pilar central de las sociedades capitalistas contemporáneas.

The moment she hears his mastery of the organ, Katherine covets him as St. Stephen’s new Minister of Music. Handsome, charming and vastly talented, the women of the congregation adore him. Even Katherine is swayed by his manners and ability, But Roger not only brought beautiful music, he brings poisoned notes to the choir. Katherine seeks to find the secret of why he has changed churches yearly. She prays the discovery will be in time to prevent a tragedy. ReviewThe Mrs. Miller Mysteries series is a sheer delight. Miss Marple and Jessica Fletcher would love Katherine Miller. I know I do.

Nach einem Sturz durch ein Dimensionsloch erwacht Qwert, der Gallertprinz aus der 2364. Dimension, in der Parallelwelt Orméa. Irritiert stellt er fest, dass er im Körper und der Rüstung eines attraktiven Ritters steckt, den er aus Trivialromanen kennt: Prinz Kaltbluth. Kein Wunder also, dass er zunächst eine gefesselte Schönheit befreien muss, die von einem dreiköpfigen Ungeheuer bewacht wird. Mit Hilfe seines unsichtbaren Degens Tarnmeister gelingt die Befreiung – doch die Gerettete entpuppt sich als gefährliche Janusmeduse, die alles Leben mit ihrem bösen Blick in Stein verwandeln will.

The search for a missing parishioner continues as The Watcher scours the city’s sewer system, only to discover The Wolf’s cabal has widened. Meanwhile, the city’s evangelicals are being targeted for assassination by an enigmatic terror group known as The Sons of Cain.

A watchman's primary duty is to thwart the evil plan of Satan. The role of a watchman is vital to a full understanding of the work of God in the end time.

In the Cornish town of Talting, everyone is famous for something. Until recently Rose was known for many things: her infectious positivity; her unique artistic talent; and her devotion to childhood sweetheart Lucas. But two years ago that changed in one unthinkable moment. Now, Rose is known for being the young woman who became a widow aged just twenty-four. Though Rose knows that life must go on, the thought of carving out a new future for herself is one she can barely entertain. Until a newcomer, Robert, arrives in Talting for the summer... Can Rose allow herself the chance to love again?

When a string of fatal accidents on the notorious A9 road catches the attention of DI Alec McKay, he uncovers something far more sinister than just bad luck. As the body count rises, McKay stumbles onto a decades-old conspiracy involving corruption and a murder case that should’ve been buried a long time ago.

Throughout the modern era, Galileo Galilei has been presented as a victim of cruel torture of conscience, theological narrow-mindedness, and ecclesiastical harassment typical of a dark, closed-minded Church. Frequently portrayed as such in theaters due to prevailing political ideologies, the story of Galileo points to the long-held tension between “science and faith,” “technology and ethics,” and “progress and the Church.” The story of the real Galileo, however, which has not been told—until now—is sure to rock the established narrative.

When the Dawson family is found slaughtered in what appears to be a tragic murder-suicide, it seems like another heartbreaking case of a man pushed to the edge, taking his wife and children with him before ending his own life. But DI Alec McKay has doubts. Why was a mysterious BMW spotted at the Dawsons’ holiday home that day, and why are its owners also now dead? What’s behind the erratic behaviour of the new senior investigating officer? And, most disturbingly, who is sending out packages containing toys taken from the crime scene?

Dies ist ein umfassendes und kritisches akademisches Werk, das untersucht, wie der Konsumismus im 21. Jahrhundert zu einer strukturierenden Kraft für Subjektivität, soziale Beziehungen und Ungleichheiten geworden ist. Basierend auf einem interdisziplinären Ansatz, der Sozialpsychologie, kritische Soziologie, digitale Technologie und Konsumtheorie verbindet, bietet das Buch eine tiefgreifende Analyse der symbolischen, affektiven und algorithmischen Mechanismen, die das Verbraucherverhalten im Zeitalter digitaler Plattformen prägen.

In Radical Brown, renowned developmental scholar Margaret Beale Spencer and critical legal analyst Nancy E. Dowd offer a fresh perspective on the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Noting that decades of flawed implementation have subverted Brown's great promise of educational equality for K–12 public school students, Spencer and Dowd propose a bold framework for a new interpretation of the Supreme Court decision, one that is inclusive, identity affirming, and culturally sensitive.

As the winter chill grips the Highlands, a body is discovered burned alive in a solstice bonfire, kicking off a harrowing Christmas season. When a retired businessman is found hanging from a tree and another associate is savagely murdered in his isolated home, the team is stretched to the limit. With DCI Helena Grant away for a romantic holiday with crime writer Bill Emsworth, McKay must navigate a series of baffling killings under mounting pressure—amidst staff shortages and the relentless Scottish winter.

Walter Marshall (1628-1680) explains that sanctification, like justification, is a gracious gift of God and is not the result of human effort. Rather than sanctification being produced by our works, our works are the fruit of God's work of sanctification in us.

In a world that often feels confined by limits, Breaking Boundaries serves as a powerful exploration of how to challenge the status quo, shatter personal barriers, and redefine what's possible. Through stories of resilient individuals, groundbreaking ideas, and unrelenting courage, this book takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Arsène Lupin erhält erneut einen anonymen Brief mit einem Auftrag. Diesmal soll er einen mit Edelsteinen verzierten Dolch aus dem Mittelalter stehlen, der sich im Besitz des skrupellosen Unternehmers Mateo de Mevand befindet. Lupin kundschaftet das in Fontainebleau gelegene Herrenhaus des Unternehmers aus und stellt fest, dass dort Vorbereitungen für einen Maskenball getroffen werden. Lupin hält das für eine günstige Gelegenheit, den Dolch zu stehlen. Doch der Meisterdieb ist nicht der Einzige, der Interesse an dem Dolch zeigt.

This is a reference academic work dedicated to the critical analysis of consumerism as a historical, economic, and cultural phenomenon. With an interdisciplinary approach and theoretical rigor, the book investigates the deep roots and structural mechanisms that have transformed consumption into a central pillar of contemporary capitalist societies.