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In the world of chess, where strategy meets intellect, "Chess: A Dimensional Odyssey" emerges as a monumental work, redefining the ancient game through the eyes of mathematics. From the author of "Checkers: A Journey Through Strategy and Complexity", this book transcends traditional boundaries, merging deep mathematical insights with the intricate strategies of chess. Spanning the historical evolution of the game to the cutting-edge advancements in AI and quantum computing, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of chess's multifaceted nature. From the combinatorial complexities of ...

Pour l’inspecteur-chef Théberge, tout débute avec la découverte, dans la voiture d’un gestionnaire, du corps totalement exsangue d’une danseuse de club. Qui donc aurait intérêt à faire croire qu’un vampire hante les rues de Montréal? Quelque temps plus tard, le milieu financier en entier est secoué par le décès – mort suspecte, suicide, assassinat - de plusieurs gestionnaires et par la disparition de 750 millions de dollars des coffres de la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.

In Journey to the East, Sonja travels to Dragonheimr to defeat a terrible wyrm that has been terrorizing an eastern village.

In a world consumed by the relentless dead, survival is more than just a battle—it’s a way of life. Against the frozen wastelands and endless horrors, a pair of survivors fights not just to endure but to build something lasting. With every barricade reinforced and every hard-won victory, they carve out a place of safety in a land where the risen never stop. But in a world ruled by the undead, is survival enough, or is there still room for hope? Land Of The Risen is a gripping tale of resilience, defiance, and the unbreakable will to reclaim a future from the ruins of the past.

Le roman qui a inspiré la série évènement sur Netflix. Kentucky, 1957. Après la mort de sa mère, Beth Harmon, neuf ans, est placée dans un orphelinat où l'on donne aux enfants de mystérieuses "vitamines" censées les apaiser. Elle y fait la connaissance d'un vieux gardien passionné d'échecs qui lui en apprend les règles. Beth commence alors à gagner, trop vite, trop facilement. Dans son lit, la nuit, la jeune fille rejoue les parties en regardant le plafond où les pièces se bousculent à un rythme effréné.

1307. Le roi Philippe le Bel et le pape Clément V ordonnent l'anéantissement total de l'Ordre du Temple. Mais dans l'ombre des commanderies, sept templiers vont organiser sa survivance par-delà les siècles. De nos jours, le commissaire franc-maçon Antoine Marcas reçoit l'appel désespéré d'un mystérieux frère, sur le point d'être assassiné, qui lui transmet la piste d'un secret fabuleux : le trésor des templiers.

Known as the "Age of Enlightenment", the 1700s were a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. "400 Quotations from the Philosophy of the Enlightenment" offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place during the 18th century. It is ideal for those needing an extra bit of motivation throughout their day.

A rollicking conversation between British author Brian Jacques and Jon Scieszka about the newest installment in Jacques' beloved Redwall series, Eulalia!. Redwall's heroes are peace-loving mice, moles, shrews, squirrels, and their friends who exhibit human characteristics in a medieval setting. They face the dark side of the animal world, represented by rats, weasels, stoats, foxes, and their villain allies, in the day-to-day struggle of good versus evil.

This book offers a concise yet thorough overview of the fundamental and advanced concepts in networking, covering protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP, and diving into the intricacies of network security with discussions on WPA, WPA2, and WEP. It elucidates the operational mechanisms and importance of networking hardware, including modems, routers, and switches, while also touching on the evolution of internet protocols from IPv4 to IPv6. The text explores the critical role of data transmission technologies and error correction techniques, making it an essential read for anyone looking ...

L'ouverture des archives russes, il y a dix ans, permet de porter un regard neuf sur les grands personnages de l'histoire soviétique, à commencer bien sûr par Staline, l'une des figures les plus énigmatiques de l'histoire du XXe siècle. Comprendre l'homme des épurations politiques et physiques, des procès truqués, des millions de morts au cours de la famine de 1932 - 1933, de la déportation d'une quinzaine de peuples, du Goulag, de la guerre froide, c'est aussi reprendre sous un autre angle la question de "l'œuvre noire" du communisme.

Familiarícese con los escritores más importantes del siglo XVIII a través de una cuidadosa selección de 600 citas que introducen sus principales ideas y delinean la estructura de su trabajo con claridad. Descubra nuevos aspectos o profundice en los pensamientos de Adam Smith, Montesquieu, Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Rousseau, Beaumarchais, para expandir su mente y conocimiento sobre nuestra cultura.

In a secret lab in the Pacific Northwest, genetic engineers piece together raptor dinosaur and Blue Ring Pacific Octopus DNA, hoping to create a potent bioweapon. However, when the OctoRaptor gets loose, the scientists and townspeople are forced to fight for their lives.

Voilà un thème difficile à aborder, tant il est chargé d'espoir... mais aussi de malentendus. D'ailleurs, il semble plus facile aujourd'hui de parler de sexe que de sexualité ! Oui, parler d'amour, c'est entrer dans un univers incroyablement complexe. L'auteur ose aborder aussi ce qui ne se dit jamais, ce qui reste le plus silencieux. En fait, il nous invite à nous ouvrir à un partage possible entre les partenaires que nous sommes ou que nous projetons d'être. L'amour ça se tisse au fil des jours.

This books focuses on the history, techniques, and applications of Computer Vision.

The darkness that Thora had fought in the past now revealed itself. Mo, the demon god of fear, had returned once more. Sonja, Thora, Rupert, and their allies must rally together to defeat this threat to the omniverse in a blaze of glory.

In THORA: The Wrath of Realms, Thora must fight to prevent Ragnarök - and the enemy is a creature of darkness from which the darkness originates.

Survive the outbreak. Face the terror. Embrace the fight. In "The Risen: Outbreak," humanity's last hope lies in a relentless battle against the undead. Join Natalie and her community as they navigate a world overrun by horrors, where every dawn could be their last. Dive into a gripping tale of survival, unity, and unyielding determination.

In the gripping sequel to THORA: The Storm-Forged, Thora must make alliances and seek ancient wisdom as she prepares to battle against the unknown darkness that brings Ragnarök.

Dans ce discours à portée réaliste, Rousseau nous livre ici ses idées...

As a reporter, Jacques Peretti has spent his life investigating important stories. But there was one story, heard in scattered fragments throughout his childhood, that he never thought to investigate. The story of how his mother survived Auschwitz. In the few last months of the Second World War, 13-year-old Alina Peretti, along with her mother and sister, was one of 13,000 non-Jewish Poles sent to Auschwitz. Her experiences there cast a shadow over the rest of her life. Now 90, Alina has been diagnosed with dementia.