40 results for 'Enrico Perla'

Perla Correa grew up in a privileged household in Buenos Aires, with a mother who was cold and distant, and a father whose profession she learned to keep hidden. Her parents' past is marked by the...

Perla la Loca is a poignant and powerful collection of "Locas" stories by Jaime Hernandez.In these stories, Hernandez sheds light on the complexities of his characters' lives, revealing their inner...

Fridays at Enrico's is a novel by Don Carpenter, set in Northern California and Portland during the early days of the Beat scene. The story follows four writers as they navigate youth, opportunity,...

Enrico Fermi was a man who embodied two seemingly contradictory worlds: the classical physics of his youth and the cutting-edge technology of his later years. As the leader of the team that achieved...

A hard-boiled crime caper set in 1950s New York, Noir Burlesque is a violent and atmospheric thriller. Slick is forced to do a job for his employer, Rex, to repay a debt he owes, while also seeking...

A Guide to Kernel Exploitation: Attacking the Core by Perla and Enrico Oldani provides in-depth coverage of kernel-level exploits and attacks. This comprehensive guide covers theoretical techniques,...

Pauperland: Poverty and the Poor in BritainJeremy Seabrook's account explores how attitudes to poverty have evolved over time, from medieval views of wealth as a moral danger to the industrial era's...

Belle's quiet life on the coast is turned upside down when she receives a mysterious gift from a stranger in Italy. Enrico's note reads 'P.S. Come to Italy!' and Belle decides to take a chance on a...

Berklee Guitar Theory by Perlak provides a comprehensive guide to music theory from a guitarist's perspective. This book applies music theory concepts directly to your instrument, using the teaching...

The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet Theory and TechniqueBy Cyril W. Beaumont and Stanislas Idzikowski, assisted by Enrico Cecchetti's star pupil, this book codifies the renowned dance theorist's...

The twenty-first century presents humanity with a profound challenge that may threaten its very existence. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming society, and if not harnessed...

Thermodynamics by Enrico Fermi is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, based on lectures delivered at Columbia University. Written in an approachable and clear style, this textbook covers...

Nuclear Physics: A Course Given by Enrico Fermi at the University of ChicagoThis comprehensive textbook presents the lecture notes from Enrico Fermi's 1949 course on nuclear physics at the University...

Facsimile of lecture notes from Enrico Fermi's 1954 course at the University of Chicago provide a clear and concise introduction to quantum mechanics. These notes, prepared by Fermi himself, cover...

There Once Was a Little England: A Story about Man's Obsession with 'Colour and Class' by Enrico DownerIn 1950s Barbados, a tragic event sparks a complex web of justice, class, and identity. The son...

Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing is a practical guide to singing, offering simple yet fundamental rules based on common sense. Written by two renowned artists, Luisa Tetrazzini and Enrico...

The Book of Venice: A City in Short Fiction by Gianfranco Bettin, Marilia Mazzeo, Elisabetta Baldisserotto and Enrico Palandri. In this unique anthology, four writers explore the lesser-known side of...

Wu Chien Shiung was born 100 years ago in China with a name meaning "Courageous Hero", given to her by parents who valued learning and science. Her love of knowledge was encouraged, setting her on a...

You Don't Need a Weatherman: Notes from the Weatherman Underground, 1969 This collection of notes offers a unique glimpse into the radical politics and activism of the late 1960s. Written by Enrico...

The Little Cockroach is a heartwarming children's story about two unlikely friends who embark on exciting adventures. Pedro, a brave and lovable cockroach, sets out to explore the world beyond his...

The New Geography of Jobs by Enrico Moretti explores the profound shifts in America's labor market, driven by globalization, technological progress, and immigration. As the country's economic map is...

In the shadowy canals and labyrinthine alleys of Venice, two women's lives become inextricably linked. For Charlotte, a young Englishwoman with a new life ahead of her, the city holds promise - but...

Death and Resurrection in Art by Enrico De Pascale The theme of death and resurrection is one of the most enduring and universal subjects in the history of art. From ancient Egyptian tomb paintings...

Opera Anecdotes by Ethan Mordden is a fascinating collection of stories from the world of opera. From backstage squabbles to moments of artistic innovation, this book reveals a rich panorama of...

The Great Psychic Outdoors Adventures in Low Fidelity by Enrico Monacelli explores the world of lo-fi music, examining its revolutionary potential and ability to challenge our perceptions of sound...

The Grove Book of Opera Singers by Laura Williams Macy is an authoritative guide to over 1500 opera singers from the birth of opera to the present day. This comprehensive volume offers alphabetically...

Building the H Bomb: A Personal History is a fascinating scientific memoir that recounts Kenneth Ford's experiences designing and building the first hydrogen bomb. Ford's unique perspective offers a...

The Austrian Army 1805-1809 - Vol. 3 Cavalry, Artillery & Other Forces by Enrico Acerbi. In 1801, the Austrian Cavalry underwent significant changes with the reorganization of its regiments and...

The 1799 Campaign in Italy - Vol. 3 French Armies at Rome and Naples and the Trebbia Battle by Enrico Acerbi In April 1799, the French Directory ordered MacDonald to lead an army in northern Italy,...

The Apocalypse Factory: Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age In 1942, the United States embarked on a secret mission to create an unprecedented source of power. Fearing German advancements in...

Fermi's Paradox: Cosmology and Life The possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe is a topic of ongoing debate. Given the vastness of the universe and the likelihood of life existing...

A veteran clinical psychologist exposes why doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnose healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions. Recent years have seen an alarming rise...

Damned by Despair is a fast-paced adventure story that explores faith and the transformative power of love. Obsessed with his own salvation, hermit Paulo dedicates himself to ten years of prayerful...

The Austrian Army 1805-1809 - Vol. 1 The Infantry by Enrico Acerbi In 1809, the Austrian Empire's military fortunes took a devastating turn. What was meant to be a period of reform and triumph under...

Don Carpenter's novels offer an unvarnished look at Hollywood in its rawest form. This collection brings together three of his most significant works: A Couple of Comedians, The Turnaround, and The...

The Austrian Army 1805-1809 - Vol. 2 Grenzer, Landwehr E Elite Forces by Enrico Acerbi In 1809, the Austrian Empire's military fortunes took a devastating turn, marking a low point in its history...

The Art of Genes: How Organisms Make Themselves by Enrico Coen is a groundbreaking exploration of the latest discoveries in biology. Over the past twenty years, scientists have made significant...

Father Jonah Barlow's death remains shrouded in mystery. Was he pushed, or did he fall from his apartment? One thing is certain: the provocative manuscript he was working on, promising to reveal...

Fragments of Totality: A New History of Futurism and its Sculptural Experimentation Italian Futurism sought to integrate modern life with every imaginable aesthetic medium, using sculpture as a...

Tuxedo Park: A Wall Street Tycoon and the Secret Palace of Science That Changed the Course of World War II by Jennet Conant. In the 1930s, financier and philanthropist Loomis Neale Loomis was known...