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Michael Edwards

    6 août 1936 – 10 novembre 2020

    Cet auteur se concentre sur l'étude de la société civile, de la philanthropie et de la transformation sociale. Son travail se caractérise par un profond intérêt pour le changement sociétal et la manière dont les individus et les organisations contribuent au développement positif. Il explore la dynamique entre les structures sociales et les efforts humains pour améliorer le monde. Ses analyses offrent des perspectives précieuses sur les complexités du progrès social.

    Riemann's Zeta Function
    The Oxford handbook of civil society
    Essays in Constructive Mathematics
    Priscilla, Elvis and Me
    The Finest Wines of Champagne
    On the Perpetual Strangeness of the Bible
    • The language of the Bible can be beautiful but profoundly elusive, possessing a strangeness that only deepens the committed reader’s sense of its impenetrability. This book offers a close reading of the Bible itself, directing attention to the text rather than to commentaries or to ostensible lessons to be discovered by paraphrase.

      On the Perpetual Strangeness of the Bible2023
      5,0
    • This book focuses on mathematics, particularly the interplay between number theory and algebraic geometry. It addresses historical and philosophical issues, emphasizing the debate between constructive and non-constructive proofs. The author advocates for the value of constructive methods in mathematics.

      Essays in Constructive Mathematics2022
    • The Finest Wines of Champagne

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Champagne is synonymous with celebration and success―but have its festive associations detracted from its status as a fine wine in its own right? Drawing on his intimate knowledge of a classic but rapidly changing region, Michael Edwards takes a radically different approach in this unrivaled, terroir -based guide to the world’s best sparkling wines. Ninety in-depth profiles of the best small growers as well as the greatest houses are organized geographically―from the finest producers of the great city of Reims, wine towns of Epernay and Aÿ, and the leading villages of the Marne, and to the rising stars of the Aube (Côte des Bar) and beyond. Edwards also discusses the culture of Champagne, reviews trends in viticulture and winemaking, and investigates controversial solutions to the current crisis of success in a region that cannot satisfy global demand for its wines. Additional sections explore the gastronomic traditions of the area, give advice on pairing Champagne with food, survey the vintages of the past 20 years, list the wines with the best price-to-quality ratio, and more, making this extensively illustrated work a true connoisseur’s guide to the most glamorous and perhaps the most enigmatic of French wines.

      The Finest Wines of Champagne2013
      3,9
    • The Oxford handbook of civil society

      • 552pages
      • 20 heures de lecture

      Broadly speaking, The Oxford Handbook of Civil Society views the topic of civil society through three prisms: as a part of society (voluntary associations), as a kind of society (marked out by certain social norms), and as a space for citizen action and engagement (the public square or sphere).

      The Oxford handbook of civil society2011
    • Riemann's Zeta Function

      • 330pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Superb high-level study of one of the most influential classics in mathematics examines landmark 1859 publication entitled “On the Number of Primes Less Than a Given Magnitude,” and traces developments in theory inspired by it. Topics include Riemann's main formula, the prime number theorem, the Riemann-Siegel formula, large-scale computations, Fourier analysis, and other related topics. English translation of Riemann's original document appears in the Appendix.

      Riemann's Zeta Function2001
    • The New World of Mr Tompkins

      • 270pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      An inspirational introduction to the physics of the twenty-first century. schovat popis

      The New World of Mr Tompkins2001
      4,1
    • Červené víno: Průvodce pro znalce

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Zasvěcený přehled nejlepších značek červených vín, odborné informace o degustaci, prodávání a skladování vína s mnoha fotografiemi.

      Červené víno: Průvodce pro znalce2001
    • Rotwein

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      Rotwein1999
      5,0
    • The Champagne Companion

      The Authoritative Connoisseur's Guide

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      The Champagne Companion is an essential guide to the world of champagne, featuring over 100 brands, including grand marques and smaller growers. It offers expert tasting notes, along with advice on buying, serving, and storing champagne, empowering readers to confidently order in restaurants and shop in stores. Michael Edwards decodes champagne labels, details the champagne-making process, and provides star ratings for each brand. The book includes assessments of vintage champagnes dating back to 1904, covering everything from Brut non-vintage to prestige cuvées. Readers will discover how champagne is produced, the historical and political context of its name, and the key wineries and wine fields in the Champagne region. It explains the differences between non-vintage, rosé, and prestige champagnes, how to interpret labels, and which vintage years to seek or avoid. Additionally, it covers champagne etiquette, including de-corking, serving, and glassware. The directory at the book's core features entries with bottle photos, production numbers, and expert tasting notes, often including food pairings and images of the grape-growing areas. This guide caters to both newcomers and seasoned connoisseurs eager to uncover the secrets behind champagne.

      The Champagne Companion1994
    • Priscilla, Elvis and Me

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      An actor who lived with Priscilla Presley after her separation from Elvis describes their stormy relationship, their drug problems and detoxification, Presley's daughter Lisa Marie, the shadowy presence of Elvis Presley, and their breakup

      Priscilla, Elvis and Me1989
      3,2