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A compelling new portrait of one of the ancient world滻 most famous and consequential figures By any measure, Julius Caesar is one of the most significant and well-known figures in ancient Roman history. Self-identified as a "popular" politician, he advocated for effective government to better the lives of the average Roman; however, he believed this government could not be based upon the existing democracy, which he regarded as corrupt and inefficient. It could only be through his personal management and the massive organization he built to overthrow the government that he could ensure the prosperity of all Romans. Through a careful analysis of the ancient sources, including Caesar's own writings, David Potter offers us a stunning and original portrait of the general and statesman's character and methods. He shows Caesar as a highly organized manager with an extraordinary ability to adjust to circumstances while maintaining a steady equivalent of an ancient media presence that attracte

Recent Advancements in Microbial Biotechnology, Volume 3, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Approach provides an overview on the recent application of the microorganisms in different aspects of life such as medical and pharmaceutical approach. This book is to integrate all these diverse areas of research in a common platform. Multi drug resistant pathogens create a serious problem in the world. All the researchers are looking for new approaches, how to develop new antibiotics that can be flight against MDR pathogens. This book covers how diverse microbes could be the alternative way to fight against MDR pathogens. Moreover, it also covers microbially derived biosensors and how they could be helpful to diagnose various diseases.

This book systematically explores carbon nitride-based semiconductors for photocatalytic hydrogen production through water splitting. Beginning with fundamental concepts of hydrogen generation, it details modifications to pure g-C3N4 and interfacial engineering designs before examining various composite materials: CeO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposites demonstrate enhanced charge separation, while CoO nanoparticle integration improves visible-light absorption. The text analyzes N-doped ZnO/g-C3N4 heterojunctions, MnO2-loaded architectures for oxidative stability, and oxygen-deficient LaVO4/g-C3N4 systems. Advanced configurations include Co-C3N4/BiPO4 dual-cocatalysts, atomically dispersed Co-N4 sites in 2D frameworks, and B/P-doped variants for bandgap modulation, concluding with molten-salt synthesized Fe@C3N4 nanosheets. Each system's synthesis, characterization, mechanistic pathways, and hydrogen evolution performance are rigorously evaluated, culminating in forward-looking perspectives for nex

狄德羅是18世紀法國唯物主義哲學家、美學家、文學家，百科全書派代表人物，其主編的《狄德羅百科全書》，或稱《百科全書，或科學、藝術和工藝詳解詞典》(Encyclopedia, or a systematic dictionary of the sciences, art, and crafts)，是將當時全部知識(科學、哲學、藝術等)彙編為一部的多卷本圖書，以字母順序排列。編寫工作歷時20年，於1751年首次出版，是當時體量最大、內容最豐富的百科全書。本書是影印書，底本即1751年於法國巴黎出版的法語版，共28卷29冊，分為文本17卷、圖版10卷11冊、附冊1卷。

Why should there be an intermediary between god and humanity? Brunner's thorough and provocative analysis establishes Jesus Christ as the Mediator between God and Man, analysing the necessity and challenge of this divine mediator. Central to the Christian faith and Brunner's reputation as a great modern theologian, his vigorous theological discussion considers the Jesus Christ who confronts humanity with the knowledge that they must act. Re-examining the deity and humanity of Christ, the God-Man, and deepening the readers' understanding of the Incarnation and the Atonement, Brunner rescues these essential theological concepts from misunderstanding. Drawing his argument to its conclusion, Brunner contends that only in Jesus Christ can we know ourselves as we really are; only in Jesus Christ can God be known as he really is.

An accessible guide to the natural rate of interest, why it is likely going up, and what that means for the future of the global economy and markets. Ask most people who sets interest rates, and they'll say it's the central bank. At a fundamental level, though, decisions by the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and their peers around the world are constrained by the natural rate of interest. The natural rate - the interest rate that balances supply of saving and demand for investment, whilst keeping inflation low and employment high - has moved from academic obscurity to a central role in monetary policy, and the operation of the economy and financial markets. For almost half a century from the 1970s to the 2010s, the natural rate in the US and other advanced economies fell. In the last decade, it has started to rise. In the years ahead, the cost of borrowing has further to climb. That shift from falling to rising borrowing costs reflects seismic shifts in demographics, technolo

An irresistible, juicy contemporary novel based on the TikTok phenomenon #BamaRushTok--about four sorority sisters brought back to the top-tier house they ruled at the University of Alabama, when secrets they'd thought long buried threaten to resurface.Four sorority sisters. Each with dark secrets. They must stop the unexpected opening of a time capsule created as part of a sorority rush ritual that was supposed to hold their deepest secrets buried forever...Five years after they thought they'd said goodbye forever, a group of sorority sisters find themselves back at the University of Alabama for Rush Week. Some return to rekindle their friendships, and others to keep long silent secrets from being exhumed. Unbeknownst to them at the time, the infamous "Spill Book" they wrote confessions in as a trust (hazing) exercise over the years was placed into a time capsule--now it's been stolen, and the anonymous thief is threatening to expose them all on Bid Day.Rush Week is a juicy, wild, dra

When Inky the octopus slipped out of his tank at the National Aquarium in New Zealand, his audacious escape made headlines around the world. Biologist Thor Hanson's funny, informational text and Galia Bernstein's illuminating, humorous pictures showcase the intelligence and curiosity of this fascinating creature. For readers who love true stories about animals. Features fun facts about octopuses and additional information about Inky's escape.A rock. A pot. Some sand. A light. And those same four walls, day in and day out. Inky the octopus has only ever known his tank at the aquarium in New Zealand. Understimulated and craving answers, he watches the people walk by and wonders where they go--until one fateful day when the lock on his tank is left unlatched. Inky escapes, and he miraculously makes his way into a drainpipe and out to the ocean.Inky's story is all true--there really was an octopus who escaped the National Aquarium in New Zealand and returned to the sea, becoming a viral se

Dialogues in the Dark traces how Chinese readers and scholars since the Han dynasty have variously interpreted the ancient poem “Heavenly Questions” (Tianwen), an enigmatic work attributed to Qu Yuan (fl. ca. 300 BCE). Nicholas Morrow Williams analyzes how the poem's meaning evolved in different time periods and provides three new translations.

From the award-winning writer of Weathering, Diving Belles and The Sing of The Shore, a luminous novel, set in Cornwall, about secrets and memory, things lost and found ??and the tidal pull of home.

Intellectual Property in the New Technological Age provides an in-depth survey of the rapidly evolving field of intellectual property law. Volume I covers philosophical perspectives, trade secret law, and patent law. Volume II covers copyright law, trademark law, and state intellectual property law protections (including the right of publicity).

Intellectual Property in the New Technologica Age provides an in-depth survey of the rapidly evolving field of intellectual property law. Volume I covers philosophical perspectives, trade secret law, and patent law. Volume II covers copyright law, trademark law and state intellectual property protections (including the right of publicity).

Sabrena's father has always claimed their family is descended from the legendary sailor Sinbad. But when the sea calls Sabrena to a whole new world, she'll have to fight to claim her own story. From the author of the acclaimed A Bit of Earth, this reimagining of the classic characters from One Thousand and One Nights is perfect for fans of The Last Mapmaker and Ma鎙naland.Any other story would begin with "once upon a time." But Sabrena's story is different. "Fulfilling all my worst fears," her mother says, "you were born by the sea." And it's true that the sea has always seemed to call to Sabrena. Her father reminds her that they are, of course, descended from the legendary sailor Sinbad. So it's basically qadr--fate--that Sabrena has an affinity toward the sea.Even so, Sabrena has had a truly ordinary life: trying to be an exemplary daughter, meeting all of her parents' high expectations. Despite, maybe, wanting something more interesting for herself. At least she can escape into the f

咖啡的起源和歷史、咖啡品種、咖啡豆的加工、咖啡烘焙、咖啡杯測、咖啡豆的研磨、咖啡的沖泡、咖啡的配方、咖啡拉花藝術、咖啡館文化10個方面，即Origin and History of Coffee，Species and varieties，Processing of Coffee Fruit，Roasting of coffee beans，Cupping of Coffee，Grinding of Coffee beans，Brewing of Coffee，The Recipes of Coffee，Latte Art，Café Culture。英語教育教學與餐飲結合，是一本非常使用的教材，適合職業教育餐飲類學生使用，也可以作為培訓教材。

This is the 14th blue book on the development of human rights in China, which records and analyzes the latest progress and development trends in China in 2023. The General Report provides an overall analysis of China''s comprehensive development of human rights in 2023 while taking into account both domestic and international situations. There are 13 thematic reports on China''s human rights development in various areas in 2023. Two case study reports specifically analyze the protection of rights and interests of fishermen and Yunnan''s practices and experiences in environmental rights guarantee.

針對引江濟淮工程渠道膨脹土中結構性裂隙導致的邊坡失穩問題，採用現場地質調查、室內試驗、模型試驗、理論分析與數值模擬相結合的方法開展研究，探究了膨脹土各初始條件對膨脹力大小與各向異性的影響以及膨脹力與變形之間的關係規律，構建了含側限情況下考慮濕脹效應的吸力一初始幹密度一含水率的SWCC（The Soil Water Characteristic Curve）本構模型；基於相似理論，建立了含結構性裂隙的膨脹土邊坡模型，根據降雨過程中模型表徵、監測數據與試驗結果，研究了吸濕條件下結構性裂隙對膨脹土邊坡的位移以及含水率的影響，揭示了結構性裂隙對膨脹土邊坡變形的控制作用與致災機理；重點考慮膨脹土吸濕軟化效應，通過子程序的二次開發，將修正Alonso模型嵌入有限元軟件中，並結合土體吸濕膨脹模型，構建了膨脹土邊坡滲流一變形半解耦有限元分析方法，揭示了結構性裂隙對膨脹土邊坡失穩破壞的作用模式與控制機理。值此引江濟淮一期工程完工一周年之際，將其膨脹土渠坡變形分析方法與破壞機理研究的點滴成果彙編成書，希望對中國膨脹土區域工程建設及運營維護有所裨益。

針對近期學界和業界圍繞著Web3.0、元宇宙等媒介融合的新概念和新趨勢存在著的諸多迷思，本書嘗試從媒介技術史的視角出發，試圖在日益複雜的媒介技術生態中梳理虛擬現實的媒介建構歷史，並通過對經典文獻的重訪與對話，從歷史文獻梳理中汲取理論資源和議題靈感，為當下的虛擬現實研究提供框架和方向的參考與借鑒。作者進而從虛擬空間、虛擬化身的身體經驗、虛擬經濟和虛擬政治等方面分別展開，提出以元宇宙為代表的Web3.0時代可被認為是數字經濟從“空間內的生產”（production in the space）轉換為“空間的生產”（production of the space）的體現，在這個過程中，“去身體化”的身體在元宇宙空間中獲得了全新的自我詮釋機會和組織方式，進行著群體性數字同步儀式的創造與維繫的數字實踐，沉浸式傳播中參與者的身體經驗分為作為感官體驗、空間實踐、身份替換、情感主體和虛假記憶的五個子類別，由於自我感官系統被沉浸式的媒介環境所取代，從而對受眾的“真實/虛擬”的經驗結構造成的影響。作者以此為基礎，對元宇宙的虛擬經濟主體、虛擬經濟的獨特性、虛擬消費的動機，以及虛擬的政治活動等進行分析，並對未來我國數字經濟和元宇宙虛擬世界的治理提出了對策性建議。

本書依據地陪導遊服務流程設置了"接、迎、住、吃、行、遊、購娛、別"八個單元;每個單元按照"Professional skills——Cultural differences——The splendor of China"的模塊設計,其中"Section 1 Professional skills"為基本教學環節;"Section 2 Cultural differences"和"Section 3 The splendor of China"為旅遊文化模塊,教師可以根據不同學生的需求和地域差異變更教學內容.本書為活頁教材,配有課件、教案、微課、答案與譯文,可作為地方本科院校、高等職業院校以及技工院校的商貿旅遊類相關專業教材,旅行行業英語地陪和英語領隊的培訓教材.同時也可作為英語愛好者自學《旅遊英語》的參考用書.此外,結合"崗課賽證"融通的特點,本書參照全國導遊資格考試大綱的外語口試部分,進行了內容設置,供考生學習使用.

海洋和宇宙有什麼共同之處？章魚和人類是如何形成的？所謂的“頭足類動物”到底是什麼意思？為什麼它們擁有如此有趣的名字？章魚是地球上最古老的智慧生物，是真正的“外星人”，它們身體裡神奇的能力令我們驚歎。奧地利著名作家蜜雪兒·斯塔瓦利齊，攜手繪風充滿幻想色彩的插畫師蜜雪兒·甘瑟，以親切風趣、互動性極強的文字和精美絕倫的插畫，邀請小讀者們一起進入章魚的神奇王國。本書榮獲“德國艾美獎最佳非虛構圖書獎”（EMYS），《法蘭克福彙報》專欄推薦作品，入圍“2021年最佳科學讀物”（the Best Science Title 2021）。

A for Alexander McQueen, B for Burberry, and C for Chanel! Introduce your little trendsetter to the fabulous world of fashion with The Little Fashionista's Alphabet! This must-have children's book takes young readers on a stylish A-to-Z journey through the most iconic high-fashion designers. From D for Dior to V for Versace, each letter showcases legendary designers who have shaped the fashion world with their unforgettable creations. With gorgeous illustrations, this book is perfect for little glamour lovers who dream of runways, dressing up, and expressing themselves in style! A delightful gift for aspiring fashionistas, little trendsetters, and any stylish girl who loves to sparkle! Post & Tag: #LittleABCCollection

科學與現代世界》(Science and the Modern WOrld)初版於1925年，作為其思想發展史上哈佛時期的開篇之作，本書具有承前啟後的重要意義：既延續了倫敦時期對科學哲學的思考，又為後期《過程與實在》的宇宙論與形而上學體系奠定了基礎，堪稱過程哲學發展史上的里程碑式著作。 本書主要內容源自1925年2月懷特海發表的“自然哲學的三個世紀”系列洛厄爾演講(共八講)，系統考察了17至19世紀現代科學的演進歷程及其對西方文明的深層影響。通過對科學世界觀的歷史性批判，懷特海創造性提出了以“有機體”(organism)、“過程”(process)和“事件”(event)為核心概念的新型宇宙論框架。 在理論建構上，懷特海首先進行知識考古：既追溯現代科學在古希臘羅馬與中世紀的思想源流，又著重剖析數學範式在科學發展中的方法論意義。隨後採取雙向批判路徑：一方面梳理17至19世紀現代科學成就如何塑造機械論世界觀，另一方面深刻揭露傳統科學預設中“簡單位置”(simple location)、“物質實體”(material substance)及“絕對時空”(absolute space-time)等概念的認知局限，指出其因割裂事物有機聯繫而陷入“誤置具體性之謬誤”(fallacy of misplaced concreteness)，並因其對有關哲學批評的漠視而稱現代科學是一場“徹頭徹尾的反理性運動”。這種批判使其與浪漫主義的有機自然觀產生共鳴，最終形成以動態“過程”和“機體”取代靜態“實體”和“機械”的哲學主張：現實存在的本質是由相互關聯的創造性事件構成的動態網絡。尤為深刻的是，懷特海在科學與其他文化領域的對話維度展開拓展性思考：強調哲學應承擔宇宙論批判的職能，警示科學抽象化(如數學化)對經驗完整性的遮蔽；在最後一章更前瞻性地探討科技進步引發的倫理、美學、教育和社會變革，主張通過重建“有機整體文化觀”來彌合科學與人文的裂隙。這種跨學科視野使本書超越單純科學哲學論著，成為20世紀批判機械論、倡導文明整合的思想經典。

本套書組合：《貨幣幻覺》、《貨幣陰影》共二冊《貨幣幻覺》你可能身陷其中而不自知新古典經濟學大家費雪的經典著作《貨幣幻覺》揭示對金錢的誤解，帶你看清貨幣價值的真相《貨幣幻覺》（The Money Illusion）是歐文‧費雪於1928年出版的經濟學經典，旨在闡釋人們在經濟決策中常受貨幣價值誤導，而忽略實際購買力的現象。舉例來說，我們總以為貨幣的價值就像重量或長度是恆久不變的，總以為手上的1美元不管何時絕對能買到等值的物品，殊不知在物換星移後，1美元可能買到更少的商品，我們之前的「以為」就是費雪所提出的「貨幣幻覺」。費雪撰寫此書的當時正是一次世界大戰戰後，戰爭發生期間最大的不穩定便是貨幣的價值，只是一般人認為物價上漲是因為供需問題，而無法聯想到與貨幣有關，或許這可以放在單一貨品上漲，但如果萬物齊漲呢？人們還是認為每樣物品都供不應求嗎？回到費雪提出的觀念，這就是通貨膨脹，貨幣相對貶值了，簡單來說就是購買力下降。即便是在21世紀，大眾都有貨幣貶值的概念，也很難察覺，費雪在本書中以淺顯、生動的例子，帶領讀者進入經濟學的領域，解釋何謂通貨膨脹，通貨緊鎖，並由此點出一般大眾的錯覺。而由於貨幣不穩定的狀態，衍生出許多社會問題：‧社會不公平‧商業、工業和就業情況的混亂這兩項問題在無法可解的情況下，會漸漸演變成社會不滿，勞動階級的工資調升幅度不如物價上漲的速度，就會對資方產生怨懟，費雪在書中提出某位精神科醫生對於這種現象很感興趣，他認為不穩定的貨幣有如一種社會精神病，精神病患不知道什麼讓他們感到苦惱，只是不停抱怨，同樣的，社會大眾不理解通貨膨脹帶來的惡果，只感覺到有人以犧牲他們的利益獲利。費雪指出，很多人因為通貨膨脹或通貨緊縮不自知而從此無法翻身，卻有另一批人卻看到了機會。莎士比亞在《凱撒大帝》（Julius Caesar）劇中的一句話十分貼切的表達了當時的現象：「人生的浪潮有起有落，若能緊抓浪起之時，就能順勢而為，前往致富的道路。」費雪認為，在貨幣不穩定的年代，不僅是個人，銀行與政府也要有相對的應對措施，雖然穩定貨幣不是解決社會問題的萬能仙丹，但至少在貨幣穩定後，會減少社會不滿的現象，自然許多經濟、金融問題也迎刃而解。……………✽ ✽ ✽……………《貨幣陰影》「荒島經濟」經典故事！100年後，人類還是沒能逃脫貨幣世界的金融與信心難題！借用名著《魯賓遜漂流記》情節，百餘年前向大眾講解

McCutcheon on Inheritance Tax provides the information to handle even the most complex problems involving inheritance tax, analysing key cases to show how the courts are interpreting IHT legislation.