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Class

By: Francesco Pacifico

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Plainly the work of a forceful and ambitious writer... (Class) is like little else I’ve read in recent years.” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times The breakout novel by Francesco Pacifico, one of Italy’s most acclaimed writers, hailed by Dana Spiotta as “brilliantly funny and weirdly subversive” Ludovica and Lorenzo live in Rome. She works in her family’s bookstore, and he’s a filmmaker—or, rather, a “filmmaker”: so far, all he’s produced is one pretentious short film that even his friends don’t take seriously. But somehow, he gets a scholarship to Columbia University, and the couple decide to head to New York—specifically, to Williamsburg: the promised land. They soon fall in with a group of Italian expats—all of them with artistic ambitions and the family money to support those ambitions indefinitely. There’s Nicolino, the playboy; Marcello, the aspiring rapper; Sergio, the literary scout; and a handful of others. These languidly ambitious men and women will come together and fall apart, but can they escape their fates? Can anyone? In Class, Francesco Pacifico gives a grand, subversive, formally ambitious social novel that bridges Italy and America, high and low, money and art. A novel that channels Virginia Woolf and Kanye West, Henry Miller and Lil’ Wayne, Class is an unforgettable, mordantly funny account of Italians chasing the American dream.

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The Women I Love

A Novel

By: Francesco Pacifico

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The Women I Love

A Novel

By: Francesco Pacifico

A provocative and bracing send-up of modern masculinity, from the author of Class and The Story of My Purity Marcello, an editor and poet, is on the brink of his forties. Like everyone in his life, including his sister-in-law, he’s writing a novel. This novel. This novel will be about women. Love. Growing older. Maybe even taking responsibility. But unfortunately for Marcello, the women in his life resist definition. They flit and flicker constantly between archetype and actuality: sirens and saviors, subordinates and savants, vixens and villains. So Marcello cannot write plainly about love. Instead, he tries to write into the complexities of his many relationships: Eleonora, the junior editor, his former protegeé and sometime lover; Barbara, his claustrophobic girlfriend; his estranged gay sister; his elegant mother. Fresh, frank, and painfully cool, Francesco Pacifico’s The Women I Love dives nakedly into gender, sex, and power. Set in a vivid and alcoholic Italy, it acknowledges and subverts the narrow ways canonical male writers gaze at, and somehow fail to see, women—illuminating the possibility of equity between people in love, in bed, in work, and in life.

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Cognitive Autonomy and Methodological Individualism

The Interpretative Foundations of Social Life

By: Francesco Di Iorio

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Cognitive Autonomy and Methodological Individualism

The Interpretative Foundations of Social Life

By: Francesco Di Iorio

“Di Iorio offers a new approach to Hayek’s Sensory Order, linking neuroscience to the old Verstehen tradition and to contemporary theories of self-organizing systems; this should be on the reading list of everyone who is interested in Hayek’s thought.” Barry Smith University at Buffalo, editor of The Monist “This impressive and well-researched book breaks new ground in our understanding of F.A. Hayek and of methodological individualism more generally. It shows that methodological individualism sanctions neither an atomistic view of society nor a mechanical determinism. The book carefully analyzes an important tradition in the social sciences, and compares it to many important philosophical, sociological and economic systems of thought. This is an enlightening book for all scholars interested in the methodological problems of the social sciences.” Mario J. Rizzo New York University “One of Hayek’s most important contributions is his linking of complex methodological individualism, which deals with the emergence of spontaneous orders and unintended collective structures in complex self-organizing social systems, with a cognitive psychology. What makes Francesco Di Iorio’s book of great interest is that, by building on Hayek’s seminal book The Sensory Order, it deepens the connections between cognition and rules of just conduct, taking into account relevant theories on subjectivity and consciousness such as phenomenology, hermeneutics and enactivism.” Jean Petitot École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, EHESS, Paris “In this thoughtful and enlightening book Francesco Di Iorio uses Hayek’s cognitive psychology as the starting point for investigation of the relationship between the autonomy of the agent and socio-cultural influences within methodological individualism. The book provides an illuminating and innovative analysis of a central issue in the philosophy of social science by setting Hayek’s view on mind and action in fruitful relation to approaches such as Gadamer’s hermeneutics, Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology, Varela’s and Maturana’s enaction, Boudon’s interpretative sociology, Popper’s fallibilism and Mises’ praxeology. One of the most interesting aspects of this book is its argument that hermeneutics and fallibilism refer not to two different methods but to the same one.” Dario Antiseri Emeritus Professor at LUISS University, Rome “Francesco Di Iorio’s book explores, in an original way, the connections between Hayek’s methodological individualism and his fascinating idea that human mind is both an interpretative device and a self-organizing system. It is a brilliant, clearly written work, characterized by a certain intellectual courage, which makes a remarkable contribution to the sociology of knowledge.” Gérald Bronner Paris Diderot University

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3319195123

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Ravenna Dominante

By: Teseo Francesco Dal Corno

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Ravenna Dominante

By: Teseo Francesco Dal Corno

In 3D con gli opportuni riferimenti ipertestuali, l'affascinante storia di Ravenna nei primi tre secoli dalla caduta di Roma, quando sola, resse le sorti della Civilta in occidente; con la descrizion dei monumenti ora catalogati dall'UNESCO come patrimonio dell'umanita. Da non perdere la dettagliata biografia di tutti gli Esarchi che ivi ressero le sorti della civilta confrontantesi con l'irrompere delle invasioni barbariche. Acquista anche:

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Lulu.com

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1409245837

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9781409245834

Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships

By: Francesco Berlingieri

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Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships

By: Francesco Berlingieri

This book is an invaluable source of information about the claims in respect of which a ship may be arrested in the various maritime countries of the world, the conditions for obtaining an order of arrest, the need, if any, for a security, the manner by which the ship that has been arrested may be released, the possibility of a multiple arrest and the jurisdiction on the merits. Berlingieri provides an analysis and insightful commentary, on an article per article and paragraph per paragraph basis, of the 1952 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to the Arrest of Sea-Going Ships and the 1999 International Convention on Arrest of Ships (entering into force September 2011). New to this edition Updating of the information on the interpretation of the 1952 Convention in a number of Contracting States An analysis of the adoption of the rules of the 1999 Conventions in various States of the world, including China, the member States of the Communauté Économique et Monétaire de l’Afrique Centrale (Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Tchad), the member States of the Comunidad Andina (Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru) and Venezuela. This book is a useful reference tool for practitioners, as well as academics and post-graduate students of maritime law.

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1135117543

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Petrarch

By: Francesco Petrarca

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Petrarch

By: Francesco Petrarca

Mark Musa, in editing and translating Petrarch's Canzoniere, has performed a wonderful service to the English-speaking reader. Here, in one volume, are included the poet's own selection of the best lyric verse he wrote throughout his life, accompanied by brief but useful notes . . . " —Chronicles "As well as skillful and fluent verse renderings of the 366 lyrics that make up this milestone in the development of Western poetic tradition, Musa offers copious and up-to-date annotation to each poem . . . along with a substantial, sensitive, and intelligent introduction that is genuinely helpful for the first-time reader and thought provoking for Petrarch scholars and other medievalists." —Choice The 366 poems of Petrarch's Canzoniere represent one of the most influential works in Western literature. Varied in form, style, and subject matter, these "scattered rhymes" contains metaphors and conceits that have been absorbed into the literature and language of love. In this bilingual edition, Mark Musa provides verse translations, annotations, and an introduction co-authored with Barbara Manfredi.

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Indiana University Press

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0253213177

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9780253213174

The Theory of the Social Practice of Information

By: Francesco Fattorello

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The Theory of the Social Practice of Information

By: Francesco Fattorello

In this book, Fattorello addresses the differences between contingent and non-contingent information. The theory is translated into English for the first time and is contextualized and put into a historical framework by Prof. Ragnetti's additional text.

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1137542853

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Ideal of the Courtly Gentleman in Spanish Literature:

Its Ascent and Decline

By: Francesco Raimondo

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Ideal of the Courtly Gentleman in Spanish Literature:

Its Ascent and Decline

By: Francesco Raimondo

In this study on the subject of the Spanish courtly gentleman of the sixteenth century, the author traces the courtly gentlemans life ideals as they appear first in Montalvos Amadis de Gaula and later in Il Cortegiano of Castiglione. The study also appraises what new perspectives and attitudes are at the center of Castigliones view of cortegiania and how these elements are reflected in other Spanish courtesy books subsequent to The Courtiers arrival and publication in Spain. In the last part of the book, the author deals with the theme of courtliness in Don Quixote and with Cervantess attitude toward the courtiers pursuits, aspirations, and lifestyle. He also analyzes, through the study of selected works of Caldern and Gracin, certain problems of self-perception, moral conscience, and outlook that distinguish the ideal man of the baroque age, as envisioned by these authors, from his renaissance counterpart. On the whole, the study points to the gradual change and process of secularization of the courtiers ideal during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and to the decline of traditional thought and myths about class limitations and human potential.

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Trafford Publishing

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1466981105

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Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships Volume I

A Commentary on the 1952 Arrest Convention

By: Francesco Berlingieri

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Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships Volume I

A Commentary on the 1952 Arrest Convention

By: Francesco Berlingieri

Now presented in two convenient volumes, the sixth edition of Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships is an invaluable source of information, detailing the claims in respect of which a ship may be arrested, the conditions for obtaining an order of arrest, the need for a security, the manner by which the ship that has been arrested may be released, the possibility of a multiple arrest and the jurisdiction on the merits. Focused on the 1952 Arrest Convention, volume I provides a unique, thorough, and updated commentary, analysing each provision with reference to its interpretation in a significant number of States Parties. Moreover, the original comments have been reviewed on the basis of the Travaux Préparatoires of the Convention, which the Author has collected and arranged under each article. In addition to this, the Travaux Préparatoires are now included as a new and important appendix to the volume. Written by a renowned expert in the field, and analysing the various conventions relating to the arrest of ships in an article-by-article and paragraph manner, this book is a useful reference tool for practitioners, as well as academics and post-graduate students of maritime law.

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Taylor & Francis

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1317243935

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Zarstvo and Communism

Italian Diplomacy in Russia in the Age of Soviet Communism

By: Francesco Randazzo

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Zarstvo and Communism

Italian Diplomacy in Russia in the Age of Soviet Communism

By: Francesco Randazzo

The First World War brought with it enormous ideological, political and social problems. In Russia, as in Italy, the repercussions of the war were soon felt, and the two countries saw the birth of oppositional movements within them. In Russia, these movements grasped power thanks to a Bolshevik coup, while in Italy Mussolini founded the Fasci di combattimento, a real militia ready to ride the popular discontent with the “mutilated victory”, specifically the dissatisfaction with territories promised by the Treaty of London and not granted to Italy. Relations between these two countries were interrupted for several years and were resumed only when both realized that the economic advantages that could result from resuming relations would be far more beneficial than continuing their ideological confrontation. However, mutual distrust never stopped and rendered bilateral relations increasingly tenuous until they were definitely severed in the early years of the Second World War.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1527527476

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Data Analytics Made Easy

Analyze and present data to make informed decisions without writing any code

By: Andrea De Mauro,Francesco Marzoni,Andrew J. Walter

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Data Analytics Made Easy

Analyze and present data to make informed decisions without writing any code

By: Andrea De Mauro,Francesco Marzoni,Andrew J. Walter

Learn how to gain insights from your data as well as machine learning and become a presentation pro who can create interactive dashboards Key FeaturesEnhance your presentation skills by implementing engaging data storytelling and visualization techniquesLearn the basics of machine learning and easily apply machine learning models to your dataImprove productivity by automating your data processesBook Description Data Analytics Made Easy is an accessible beginner's guide for anyone working with data. The book interweaves four key elements: Data visualizations and storytelling – Tired of people not listening to you and ignoring your results? Don't worry; chapters 7 and 8 show you how to enhance your presentations and engage with your managers and co-workers. Learn to create focused content with a well-structured story behind it to captivate your audience. Automating your data workflows – Improve your productivity by automating your data analysis. This book introduces you to the open-source platform, KNIME Analytics Platform. You'll see how to use this no-code and free-to-use software to create a KNIME workflow of your data processes just by clicking and dragging components. Machine learning – Data Analytics Made Easy describes popular machine learning approaches in a simplified and visual way before implementing these machine learning models using KNIME. You'll not only be able to understand data scientists' machine learning models; you'll be able to challenge them and build your own. Creating interactive dashboards – Follow the book's simple methodology to create professional-looking dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, giving users the capability to slice and dice data and drill down into the results. What you will learnUnderstand the potential of data and its impact on your businessImport, clean, transform, combine data feeds, and automate your processesInfluence business decisions by learning to create engaging presentationsBuild real-world models to improve profitability, create customer segmentation, automate and improve data reporting, and moreCreate professional-looking and business-centric visuals and dashboardsOpen the lid on the black box of AI and learn about and implement supervised and unsupervised machine learning modelsWho this book is for This book is for beginners who work with data and those who need to know how to interpret their business/customer data. The book also covers the high-level concepts of data workflows, machine learning, data storytelling, and visualizations, which are useful for managers. No previous math, statistics, or computer science knowledge is required.

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Packt Publishing Ltd

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1801074585

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9781801074582

Company and shareholders

By: Francesco Buffa

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Company and shareholders

By: Francesco Buffa

The book contains a comparative overview of national company law in Europe, America and Asia, with a specific analysis of the Italian rules concerning shareholders’ disputes. It reproduces the Report “Shareholders’ and Company Disputes” held at International Meeting for magistrates “Competent Judicial System and Strengthening of the Capacity and Efficiency of Jurisdiction through Training”, organized by the Bulgarian National Institute of Justice, in Varna (BULGARIA) from the 17th to the 18th of June 2015, within the Program “Call 2011 of Operational Program 'Administrative Capacity' co-financed by the European Social Fund”.

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Key Editore

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8869596273

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Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships: Volumes I and II

Volume Set

By: Francesco Berlingieri

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Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships: Volumes I and II

Volume Set

By: Francesco Berlingieri

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1000340945

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Three Generations of European Constitutional Courts in Transition to Democracy

By: Francesco Biagi

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Three Generations of European Constitutional Courts in Transition to Democracy

By: Francesco Biagi

A comparative perspective of role played by three generations of European Constitutional Courts in the process of transition to democracy.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108489397

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Petrarch's Canzoniere in the English Renaissance

By: Francesco Petrarca

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Petrarch's Canzoniere in the English Renaissance

By: Francesco Petrarca

Seven centuries after the birth of Petrarch (1304-74) the nature and extent of his influence loom ever larger in the study of renaissance literature. In this revised and expanded edition of Petrarch's Canzoniere in the English Renaissance Anthony Mortimer presents a unique anthology of 136 English poems together with the specific Italian texts that they translate, adapt or exploit. The result, with its revealing juxtapositions of major and minor figures, makes fascinating reading for anyone who wants to get beyond broad generalizations about Petrarchism and see exactly what English poets made of Petrarch's celebrated sequence. Reviewing the first edition, Professor Brian Vickers wrote: An ideal text-book for university courses in English or Comparative Literature. The critical introduction is a fresh, independent and accurate survey of the role of Petrarchism in the English Renaissance ... our literary history is being rewritten, more accurately.

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Rodopi

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9042016760

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9789042016767

Petrarch's Lyric Poems

The Rime Sparse and Other Lyrics

By: Francesco Petrarca

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Petrarch's Lyric Poems

The Rime Sparse and Other Lyrics

By: Francesco Petrarca

Durling's edition of Petrarch's poems has become the standard. Readers have praised the translation of the authoritative text as graceful and accurate, conveying a real understanding of what this difficult poet is saying. The literalness of the prose translation makes this book especially useful to students who lack a full command of Italian.

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Harvard University Press

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0674663489

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The Women I Love

A Novel

By: Francesco Pacifico

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The Women I Love

A Novel

By: Francesco Pacifico

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Class

By: Francesco Pacifico

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By: Francesco Pacifico

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Melville House

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1612195946

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In Their Own Terms

American Literary Historiography in the United States and Italy

By: Francesco Pontuale

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In Their Own Terms

American Literary Historiography in the United States and Italy

By: Francesco Pontuale

In a historical period of international and global frames of literary investigation, In Their Own Terms is a timely and valuable contribution to cross-cultural forms of dialogue between non-American modes of analysis and US American literary studies. It is a wide-ranging and provocative look into American literary historiography that engages readers in analytical examinations of US literary histories considered landmarks in their field, from the early nineteenth-century work of Samuel L. Knapp to the newly completed Cambridge volumes. It focuses on texts that have had a decisive influence in constructing dominant understandings of American literature, its various genres, significant historical periods, and major writers, both inside and outside the United States. For the first time, this work compares and contrasts the tradition of US literary historiography with Italian histories of American literature. Characterized as they are by the particularities of the Italian cultural scene, these histories have always been conversant with US literary historiography, beginning with Gustavo Strafforello in 1884 and continuing in Agostino Lombardo's most recent series. In Their Own Terms cogently argues that American literary histories, regardless of the different critical and theoretical principles on which they are based, have invariably played an important role in national cohesion and in articulating an autonomy that is cultural as well as academic.

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Peter Lang

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1433101882

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Fundamental Particles

EA774 at CERN

By: Francesco Soppelsa,Octavio Mestre

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Fundamental Particles

EA774 at CERN

By: Francesco Soppelsa,Octavio Mestre

The book talks about the design and construction of the building 774 at CERN. The building 774 is a unique building both for its architectural value and for its location. Located in front of of the CCC (Control Center) at CERN is the main door of more than 100,000 tourists come visiting CERN each year.

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1638408335

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