Corporate sponsorship and business involvement in the visual arts have become increasingly common features of our cultural lives. From Absolut Vodka's sponsorship of art shows to ABN-AMRO Bank's branding of Van Gogh's self-portrait to advertise its credit cards, we have borne witness to a new sort of patronage, in which the marriage of individual talent with multinational marketing is beginning to blur the comfortable old distinctions between public and private.Chin-tao Wu's book is...

This book starts from the classic recommendation algorithms, introduces readers to the basic principles and main concepts of the traditional algorithms, and analyzes their advantages and limitations. Then, it addresses the fundamentals of deep learning, focusing on the deep-learning-based technology used, and analyzes problems arising in the theory and practice of recommender systems, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of the cutting-edge technology used in these systems. Lastly, ...

El esperadísimo manifiesto del líder del mejor grupo de rap de la historia. Estructurado a partir de varios pasajes fundamentales de su vida, vamos entendiendo lo que aprendió el rapero de sus aciertos y sus errores, todos ellos siempre salpicados por sus diversos intereses: el ajedrez, la religión, la música y las artes marciales. Desde las peores zonas de New York en los años ochenta y noventa hasta las más elevadas cumbres del templo de Shaolin, las lecciones de RZA deslumbran, divierte...

The Tao Te Ching is a spiritual, inspirational work that guides us through life, helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us. Simple, beautiful, and life changing. The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy (Dàojia) and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted throug...

From the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, an inspirational book for the hip-hop fan.The RZA, founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, imparts the lessons he’s learned on his journey from the Staten Island projects to international superstardom. A devout student of knowledge in every form in which he’s found it, he distills here the wisdom he’s acquired into seven “pillars,” each based on a formative event in his life—from the moment he first heard the call of hip-hop to the death ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this clarion translation of Laotzu's Tao Te Ching, first published in 1919, Goddard brings the complexity and depth of the ancient philosopher's poetry into the English language, his great love for the topic overcoming the necessary shortcomings of translation. There are three concepts that are essential to the Tao Te Ching-Tao, Te, and Wu Wei-- that all have complex meanings that cannot be directly translated, but spiritual seekers ...

In "The Tao Within," the book embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, wisdom, and inner harmony. It shows how spirituality becomes a core element in our everyday lives and in maintaining our health. In the chaos of our modern world, we often find ourselves searching for meaning, purpose, and a deeper connection to our true selves. In this profound and insightful exploration, Authors, Ming Wu, Ph.D., and Judy Lin, guide us on a spiritual and medical path toward self-empowerme...

Unlock Mastery with "The Tao of Transformation: Advanced Wu/Hao Style Tai Chi as a Path to Mastery"Embark on a transformative journey through the captivating world of Wu/Hao Style Tai Chi with this groundbreaking guide. Here are ten compelling reasons why this book is an indispensable companion for both seasoned practitioners and those new to the art:Path to Mastery Unveiled: Delve into the profound principles that underlie Wu/Hao Style Tai Chi, providing a clear roadmap fo...

This book explores how genomic data are revolutionising basic and applied invasion science. It shows how genomic technologies can reveal key drivers of biological invasions, such as hybridisation and rapid adaptation, and illustrates major breakthroughs achieved through the study of model systems. Multiple layers of variation are considered, including epigenetic variation and genetic variation, from chromosomal rearrangements to single nucleotide polymorphisms. Applied topics emphasise sta...

Description：We live in an age of extraordinary capability and extraordinary confusion. We are busier than ever, yet more depleted. More connected, yet more isolated. More informed, yet less certain of what matters. The tools we built to make life easier have, in many ways, made it harder.The answers to this paradox have been waiting for 2,500 years.In The Living Tao, Daniel Wu draws on the Tao Te Ching — one of the most widely read texts in human history — and the bro...

Das Standardwerk des Taoismus. Der wohl erfolgreichste und beste deutsche Titel zu diesem Thema jetzt erstmals als Hörbuch: Wu wei - das bedeutet aus dem inneren Zentrum handeln, im Einklang mit dem Fluss des Lebens sein, im Hier und Jetzt leben. Für den modernen Menschen mit seinem hektischen Alltag und dem Stress im Beruf scheint das ein unerreichbares Ziel. Doch die chinesischen Weisen haben einen einfachen und ungeheuer praxisorientierten Weg entwickelt, das Leben in seiner ganzen Viel...

O Tao Te Ching é um texto profundo e ao mesmo tempo simples. A profundidade é o próprio caminho do mistério. A simplicidade conduz à naturalidade que orienta o indivíduo no macrocosmo.Esta tradução do Tao Te Ching, diretamente do chinês para o português, resgata a tradição taoista e oferece a decifração necessária de conceitos fundamentais, respeitando a estrutura original do texto em chinês clássico em detrimento de frases mais convencionais em língua portuguesa.O Tao Te Ching é a estrutu...