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Richard Powers, a Humanist-in-Residence at the Center for Advanced Scientific Research, gets involved with a project to train a machine to pass a comprehensive exam in English literature--and with the degree candidate against whom the machine is competing. 25,000 first printing.

Elevate your living space with our 3-Piece Modular Sofa, blending classic design with unparalleled comfort. Featuring wider seats and a solid wood base in Walnut, this sofa offers both style and relaxation. Its modular design allows for versatile arrangements to fit any room size or occasion, and the armless chair can be used as a standalone piece for added flexibility. The sofa's high-density foam cushions and soft, reversible back pillows ensure a comfortable seating experience, while the durable, linen-like fabric, certified by OEKO-TEX, resists wear and is easy to maintain. Built with a sturdy wooden frame and high-gauge springs, the sofa supports up to 350 lbs. per seat, and non-slip legs with metal connectors keep it securely in place. With simple, tool-free assembly and 4-packages for efficient shipping, this modular sofa is a practical and stylish addition to any home. Color: Dove Gray-3PC.

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Elevate your living space with our 3-Piece Modular Sofa, blending classic design with unparalleled comfort. Featuring wider seats and a solid wood base in Walnut, this sofa offers both style and relaxation. Its modular design allows for versatile arrangements to fit any room size or occasion, and the armless chair can be used as a standalone piece for added flexibility. The sofa's high-density foam cushions and soft, reversible back pillows ensure a comfortable seating experience, while the durable, linen-like fabric, certified by OEKO-TEX, resists wear and is easy to maintain. Built with a sturdy wooden frame and high-gauge springs, the sofa supports up to 350 lbs. per seat, and non-slip legs with metal connectors keep it securely in place. With simple, tool-free assembly and 4-packages for efficient shipping, this modular sofa is a practical and stylish addition to any home. Color: Cream White-3PC.

Upgrade your living space with our 2-Piece Modular Sofa, designed for both style and comfort. Featuring a clean, classic look with a Walnut-finished wood base, this sofa provides a sophisticated touch to any room. Its modular design allows for flexible arrangements, while the high-density foam cushions and soft, reversible back pillows ensure luxurious comfort. The non-reversible seat cushions are wrapped in high-resiliency foam, CertiPur-US certified for durability and safety. Ideal for active households, the sofa's durable, linen-like fabric is resistant to wear and tear and is OEKO-TEX certified, free from harmful chemicals. Built with a sturdy wooden frame and high-gauge springs, it supports up to 350 lbs. per seat. Metal connectors and non-slip legs keep the pieces securely together, preventing shifting. Perfect for modern living, this modular sofa combines elegance, practicality, and comfort. Color: Dove Gray-2PC.

Upgrade your living space with our 2-Piece Modular Sofa, designed for both style and comfort. Featuring a clean, classic look with a Walnut-finished wood base, this sofa provides a sophisticated touch to any room. Its modular design allows for flexible arrangements, while the high-density foam cushions and soft, reversible back pillows ensure luxurious comfort. The non-reversible seat cushions are wrapped in high-resiliency foam, CertiPur-US certified for durability and safety. Ideal for active households, the sofa's durable, linen-like fabric is resistant to wear and tear and is OEKO-TEX certified, free from harmful chemicals. Built with a sturdy wooden frame and high-gauge springs, it supports up to 350 lbs. per seat. Metal connectors and non-slip legs keep the pieces securely together, preventing shifting. Perfect for modern living, this modular sofa combines elegance, practicality, and comfort. Color: Cream White-2PC.

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Elevate your living space with our stylish and functional storage ottoman. The ottoman features a smooth gas-lift mechanism that reveals ample hidden storage, perfect for keeping your home organized. With its Walnut-finished solid wood base, it adds a touch of sophistication and serves as a versatile footrest or coffee table when topped with a tray. Color: Cream White.

Elevate your living space with our 2-Piece Modular Armless Sofa, designed for both style and comfort. Featuring a classic look with a Walnut-finished wood base, this sofa offers a versatile, modular armless design that fits seamlessly into any room. Enjoy luxurious seating with high-density foam cushions and soft, reversible back pillows filled with plush fiber. The non-reversible seat cushions are wrapped in high-resiliency foam, CertiPur-US certified for durability and safety. The durable, linen-like fabric with a heathered texture is ideal for busy homes, resisting wear and maintaining its appearance. OEKO-TEX certification ensures the fabric is free from harmful chemicals. With a sturdy wooden frame and high-gauge springs, the sofa supports up to 350 lbs. per seat. Non-slip legs and metal connectors keep the pieces securely in place. Assembly is easy and tool-free. Perfect for modern living, this sofa combines elegance, comfort, and practicality. Color: Cream White-2PC-Armless.

Elevate your living space with our 2-Piece Modular Armless Sofa, designed for both style and comfort. Featuring a classic look with a Walnut-finished wood base, this sofa offers a versatile, modular armless design that fits seamlessly into any room. Enjoy luxurious seating with high-density foam cushions and soft, reversible back pillows filled with plush fiber. The non-reversible seat cushions are wrapped in high-resiliency foam, CertiPur-US certified for durability and safety. The durable, linen-like fabric with a heathered texture is ideal for busy homes, resisting wear and maintaining its appearance. OEKO-TEX certification ensures the fabric is free from harmful chemicals. With a sturdy wooden frame and high-gauge springs, the sofa supports up to 350 lbs. per seat. Non-slip legs and metal connectors keep the pieces securely in place. Assembly is easy and tool-free. Perfect for modern living, this sofa combines elegance, comfort, and practicality. Color: Dove Gray-2PC-Armless.

Elevate your living space with our stylish and functional storage ottoman. The ottoman features a smooth gas-lift mechanism that reveals ample hidden storage, perfect for keeping your home organized. With its Walnut-finished solid wood base, it adds a touch of sophistication and serves as a versatile footrest or coffee table when topped with a tray. Color: Dove Gray.

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Richard Powers, a Humanist-in-Residence at the center for Advanced Scientific Research, gets involved with a project to train a machine to pass a comprehensive exam in English literature--and with the degree candidate against whom the machine is competing

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Illustrator: illustriert von Thomke Meyer - Übersetzer: aus dem Amerikanischen von Ursula C. Sturm - - Deutsche Literatur ; B Belletristik - - aufregend neu interpretiert von der Autorin des internationalen Bestsellers Das Lied des Achill" - Der Pygmalion-Mythos aufregend neu erzählt - Ein Gefängnis hoch oben auf einer Klippe. Darin eine Frau, die Tag und Nacht von Ärzten und Schwestern überwacht wird. Ein Mann, der sie immer wieder besucht. Wenn er kommt, erstarrt sie zu Stein und wird unter seinen Händen wieder lebendig. In dieser Erzählung führt Madeline Miller den berühmten Mythos von Pygmalion fort: Der Bildhauer erschafft eine Statue, die so makellos ist, dass er sich in sie verliebt: Galatea. Die Göttin Venus erhört seine Gebete und erweckt Galatea zum Leben. Sie gebiert eine Tochter und ist zunächst glücklich in der Ehe mit Pygmalion doch als sie beginnt, ihren eigenen Willen zu haben, und die Kontrollversuche und Eifersucht ihres Gatten nicht mehr ertragen kann, ereilt sie ein grausames Schicksal. Galatea will Freiheit. Sie schmiedet einen Plan. Und kalt und hart wie Stein setzt sie ihn um. - »Göttlich-antiker Feminismus: ein fabelhafter Bestseller!« Brigitte über »Ich bin Circe - »Dieses Buch ist göttlich. Ich war ganz traurig, als es zu Ende war. Große Leseempfehlung!« Gwyneth Paltrow über Ich bin Circe - - intern751-671 Deutsch - 75+(4) S. 20 x 13 x 1 cm - Oktav 200g. mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren - minimale Lagerspuren - illustrierter Pappband (Hardcover) -

Paperback. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory, a thrilling and timely novel of the human soulRead this thrilling and timely novel of the human soul from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory.After many years of living abroad, a young writer returns to the United States to take up a position at his former college. There he encounters Philip Lentz, an outspoken neurologist intent on using computers to model the human brain.Lentz involves the writer in an outlandish and irresistible project - to train a computing system by reading a canonical list of Great Books. Through repeated tutorials, the machine grows gradually more worldly, until it demands to know its own age, sex, race and reason for existing.'An ingenious, ambitious, at times dizzily cerebral work. It soars and spins. The novel attains an aching, melancholy beauty' New York Times Read this thrilling and timely novel of the human soul from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory.After many years of living abroad, a young writer returns to the United States to take up a position at his former college. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

1978 Gollancz hardcover first edition. Some reading wear, some fading to dustjacket, with closed tears to edge else good condition.

Famed for it's interpretations of some of Handel's most loved works, The Sixteen marks the start of it's 40th anniversary season by releasing it's first new Handel recording in five years. Handel's pastoral opera is a tale of love, tragedy and liberation. The libretto by John Gay, based on Ovid's Metamorphoses (book XIII), tells of the eternal love between the mortal shepherd Acis and goddess Galatea and how it is doomed by the jealous cyclops Polyphemus. Handel's music beautifully demonstrates

Sara Mingardo, Ruth Rosique and Atonio Abete lead the cast in this premiere recording of Handel's opera from Turin's Teatro Carignano in 2009. Davide Livermore, the director, makes this 2009 production both enjoyable and interesting to watch. It has been recorded in the newly restored and beautiful Teatro Carignano in Turin and features Sara Mingardo, Ruth Rosique and Atonio Abete in the leading roles. Based on the well-known mythological story narrated by Ovid in the Metamorphoses, this is a cl

Fabio Bonizzoni returns with his long-awaited new recording of Handel's Aci, Galatea e Polifemo which serves both as a pendant for his award-winning series of Handel Cantatas for Glossa and as a further exploration from him into the serenata form (which has already brought forward gems from Vivaldi and Alessandro Scarlatti). Who better to team up once again with Bonizzoni - and performing the role of the luckless shepherd Aci - than that scintillating soprano Roberta Invernizzi, whose captivatin