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    by Guido Kirsten ...
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    Unlike editing, découpage does not take place after the film has been shot, but before. The French term refers to the breakdown of a scene into a sequence of shots. In order to translate the written screenplay into film language, cinematographers and directors employ a genuinely cinematic way of thinking—a thinking in sequences of moving images and sounds, including the camera setups, movements, ... Read more

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  • Genesis

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    by Guido Tonelli ...
    A breakout bestseller in Italy, now available for American readers for the first time, Genesis: The Story of How Everything Began is a short, humanistic tour of the origins of the universe, earth, and life—drawing on the latest discoveries in physics to explain the seven most significant moments in the creation of the cosmos.Curiosity and wonderment about the origins of the universe are at the ... Read more

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  • Queer Mythology

    Epic Legends from Around the World

    Illustrated by James Fenner ...
    Spanning the globe and thousands of years, Queer Mythology highlights the legends and tales of LGBTQIA+ gods, heroes, spirits and more.Myths and legends tell our stories. They connect us and show us not only who we are, but also reflect the people during the time the stories were first told. And LGBTQIA+ people have been a part of every community since the dawn of storytelling.From Tu’er Shen, the ... Read more

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  • Belgic Confession

    by Guido De Bres ...
    The Belgic Confession is a doctrinal standard summarizing Reformed theological distinctives. This confession was used to effectively combat Arminianism years later, and was included in the Three Forms of Unity.This electronic edition features an active table of contents. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com. ... Read more

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  • Machiavelli in Love

    Sex, Self, and Society in the Italian Renaissance

    A "provocative" study of sex and sexual identity in Renaissance Italy, explored through major literary works and historical archives ( Choice).Machiavelli in Love introduces a complex concept of sex and sexual identity and their roles in the culture and politics of the Italian Renaissance. Guido Ruggiero's study counters the consensus among historians and literary critics that there was little ... Read more

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  • Matter

    The Magnificent Illusion

    by Guido Tonelli ...
    Translated by Edward Williams ...
    What are we made up of? What holds material bodies together? Is there a difference between terrestrial matter and celestial matter – the matter that makes up the Earth and the matter that makes up the Sun and other stars? When Democritus stated, between the fifth and fourth centuries BCE, that we are made up of atoms, few people believed him. Not until Galileo and Newton in the seventeenth century ... Read more

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  • Terrorist Sanctuary in the Sahara

    Exploring the Unexpected Role of the Sahara in Extremist Safe Havens

    Denying terrorists sanctuary has become a pillar of U.S. defense strategy since the September 11, 2001 (9/11) attacks. Violent extremist organizations in North Africa, such as the group al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), have used remote and sparsely populated areas in the Sahara for protection from security forces to conduct a range of terrorist activities, such as training, planning, and ... Read more

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  • As Gods Among Men

    A History of the Rich in the West

    by Guido Alfani ...
    **"In this masterly book, [Alfani] offers an insightful long-run perspective and fascinating lessons for the future. A must-read!"—Thomas Piketty, author of Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyA sweeping narrative that shows how the rich historically justified themselves by helping their societies in times of crisis, why they no longer do, and what that may mean for social stability**The rich have ... Read more

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  • Venice Noir

    by Guido Eekhaut ...
    Series Book 2 - Noir
    From the Hercule Poirot Award–winning author of Absinthe, a post–World War II thriller set on the shadowy, twisting streets and canals of Venice.Ten years ago, Ellen Barth was a frontline correspondent during World War II, a witness to the atrocities that the Allies suffered. Now, leaving her scandalous divorce proceedings behind in England, she arrives at a luxurious Venetian hotel, brought to ... Read more

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  • Oracle Service Bus 11g Development Cookbook

    Over 80 practical recipes to develop service and message-oriented solutions on the Oracle Service Bus

    This intermediate level cookbook is ideal for SOA developers who want to get the most from Oracle Service Bus in developing service and message-oriented solutions. It\\'s packed with relevant recipes and clear, detailed explanations.Key FeaturesDevelop service and message-oriented solutions on the Oracle Service Bus following best practices using this book and ebookExtend your practical knowledge ... Read more

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  • Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms

    Enriched edition.

    In "Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms," Guido Bruno crafts a vivid tapestry of literary exploration interwoven with the nostalgia of bygone eras. Through a series of engaging essays, Bruno captures the essence of bookshops, antique markets, and auctions across America, revealing not only the treasures found within but also the stories they encapsulate. His prose ... Read more

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  • Italy and the 'Shock of the Global' during the 1970s

    Edited by Guido Formigoni ...
    Series series Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World
    This open access book explores how Italy experienced the crucial period of transition that has come to be known as the ‘Shock of the Global’ during the 1970s. This decade marked a change between the prevailing socio-political and economic structures of the post-war world – the ‘golden age’ of national and Fordist capitalism – and a new horizon which would become much more integrated at a global ... Read more

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