A brief history of all things: Mathematical. ... In this book, Johnny Ball tells one of the most important stories in world history - the story of mathematics. By introducing us to the major characters and leading us through many historical twists and turns, Johnny slowly unravels the tale of how humanity built up a knowledge and understanding of shapes, numbers and patterns from ancient times, a story that leads directly to the technological wonderland we live in today. As Galileo said, 'Everything in the universe is written in the language of mathematics', and Wonders Beyond Numbers is your guide to this ... |
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"In the history of civilizations as well as in the history of personalities the childhood is decisive" wrote the French historian Jacque Le Goff. The European "aristocratic childhood" has its roots in the Balkans too, and Thracian monuments illustrate a part of its initial stages. ... |
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An encyclopedia of Bollywood films, this book takes readers from the silent era films to the latest box-office hits of the current year. Written by two of the finest film journalists, this lavishly illustrated title features some rare archival photos collected from all over the country. Special features include pen-portraits of famous actors, trade details, interviews of eminent fil personalities and more. ... |
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Иван Стоянов е професор във ВТУ Св. св. Кирил и Методий. Преподавател е по история на Българското възраждане. Научните му интереси са насочени към изучаване на идейните възгледи на политическите течения и организации през XIX в. Особено внимание в тях се обръща на либералната доктрина от XIX в. На тази проблематика са посветени и дисертациите му за получаване на научните степени доктор по история и доктор на историческите науки. Иван Стоянов е първият ректор на ВТУ Св. св. Кирил и Методий - възпитаник на същия Университет. От септември 2013 г. е председател на Фондация Васил Левски. През 1998 г. Американският ... |
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Sometime the people we meet change our lives for ever. This book is a special edition of "Quick Reads" series. ... It's an exciting day for Timothy Flowers. It's the third of November, and it's Friday, and it's his twenty-first birthday. When Timothy walks to his usual street corner to see his favorite special bus, he meets Charlie. Charlie is a builder who is desperate for Timothy's help because Timothy is very tall, six feet six inches. Timothy has never had a job before - or no work that he's kept for more than a day. But when Timothy and Charlie have to collect money from a local ... |
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"For a person to write a book like this, he has to love art, passionately and selflessly, and to love, of course, the artist as well. The author possesses these qualities in full measure. But even with the love, enthusiasm, and admiration that permeate the entire book, it in no way amounts to a glorification, veneration, or canonization of Zlatyu Boyadzhiev’s image. Quite the opposite - the author has succeeded in keeping a necessary distance, allowing him the opportunity to combine an up-close and a distant view of the artist. He doesn’t carve a monument, he doesn’t paint an icon; rather, he presents a dynamic image, ... |
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The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood). Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague's abrasive manner get your back up? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was 'surrounded by idiots', communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with ... |
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Издание със статии на български, английски, руски и френски език. ... Този сборник с психолингвистични изследвания на 31 автори от целия свят е специално подготвен в чест на проф. д-р Татяна Слама-Казаку, една от създателките на психолингвистиката, учен и университетски професор със световна известност и значимост. Книгата е посветена и на Осмия международен конгрес на ISAPL (Международна асоциация по приложна психолингвистика). ... |
