Developed by Martin Odersky and his team at EPFL, Scala is a versatile programming language that combines object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. Its name reflects its scalability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. As an established language, Scala offers developers robust tools and features for modern software development.
Olivia is excited for university. She will be on her own, in a new place hopeful to meet new friends. On the night she moves in, she is taken off the street by two masked men. She is placed in a room which is little more than a cell. A pink cell. A room made for a doll. She is now part of their collection.
John Hunt's background in German language and literature, combined with his diverse professional experiences in personnel administration, record retailing, and bibliographic research, enriches his insights. His involvement with the National Federation of Music Societies as a lecturer highlights his passion for music and literature, making him a well-rounded figure in both fields.
El arte de la idea ...y cómo puede cambiar tu vida * En la misma tradición que Lovemarks un libro ilustrado que nos habla de la importancia de la creatividad en todos los aspectos de la vida. * Un libro que es un objeto de arte en sí mismo, ideal para regalar y regalarse Las ideas son el arte de lo imposible y por ello son lo único que modifica el mundo de forma importante. En esta era de la innovación todo el mundo habla de la importancia de las ideas pero pocos de cómo hay que alimentarlas y cuidarlas para que puedan crecer y desarrollar todo su potencial. No sólo por las fantásticas ideas que expone sino también por los maravillosos dibujos que lo acompañan al texto, así como la calidad de la impresión, es un libro único y diferente. Sin duda será todo un clásico. John Hunt es dramaturgo -galardonado con numerosos premios-, autor y Director Creativo Mundial de la agencia de publicidad TBWA. Sensible a todo tipo de manifestación creativa, ha sido uno de los fundadores de la mundialmente renombrada agencia TBWA/Hunt/Lascaris que funciona bajo el mantra "La vida es demasiado corta para ser mediocre". Sam Nhlengetwa es uno de los pintores sudafricanos más reconocidos.
Expedition leader John Hunt's account of the first ascent of Mount Everest's summit in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
This book presents a diverse array of adventure through mountain climbing, featuring a remarkable selection of first-hand accounts from 40 leading modern mountaineers, many of which are previously unpublished. It explores the evolution of climbing across major mountainous regions, including the Alps, North America, South America, Antarctica, and the Himalaya. Each section provides historical context, enhancing the understanding of the various eras represented in the articles. Readers will find vivid recollections of pioneering climbs, such as Charles Houston's memories of Nanda Devi and K2 in the 1930s, Bradford Washburn's challenge of Mt. Lucania in 1937, and Sir Edmund Hillary's experiences on Everest in 1953. The book also shares contemporary climbers' stories, including Catherine Destivelle's eleven-day ascent on the Dru, Paul Piana's and Todd Skinner's near disaster on El Capitan, and Barry Blanchard's harrowing experience on Mt. Temple. Contributors like Rutkiewicz, Venables, Fowler, and Messner recount their exhilaration, success, failure, and redemption in the mountains, showcasing a variety of climbing styles and narrative approaches. This collection enriches readers' understanding of the allure of climbing and the profound experiences that accompany it.
Od roku 1921 začaly pokusy dostat se na vrchol Mount Everest. Podařilo se to v roce 1953 britské expedici vedené Johnem Huntem, kdy na vrcholu stanuli novozélandský horolezec Edmund Hillary a nepálský šerpský horolezec Tenzing Norkey. A právě o tomto prvním vydařeném výstupu je obsah této knihy.
