The story follows a featherless baby chicken struggling for acceptance among its peers. Feeling isolated and sad, the chicken embarks on a journey prompted by a wart-covered frog, who inspires him to discover his true identity and belonging. Through this adventure, themes of self-acceptance and friendship unfold, highlighting the importance of finding one's place in the world.
The book explores a transformative change in post-war poetry, highlighting a shift from a focus on visual elements to an emphasis on oral expression. David Bergman delves into how this transition influenced the style and reception of poetry, examining the implications for both poets and audiences in a changing cultural landscape. Through insightful analysis, the author reveals the dynamics of this evolution and its impact on the poetic form.
This book introduces a novel approach to discrete optimization, providing both theoretical insights and algorithmic developments that lead to improvements over state-of-the-art technology. The authors present chapters on the use of decision diagrams for combinatorial optimization and constraint programming, with attention to general-purpose solution methods as well as problem-specific techniques. The book will be useful for researchers and practitioners in discrete optimization and constraint programming. „ Decision Diagrams for Optimization is one of the most exciting developments emerging from constraint programming in recent years. This book is a compelling summary of existing results in this space and a must-read for optimizers around the world. “ [Pascal Van Hentenryck]
Exploring themes of beauty, humanity, and emotional resilience, the collection features diverse voices, including a psychic in turmoil and a naturalist in awe of nature. It captures poignant moments of friendship, travel, and the impact of an epidemic, alongside reflections on love, fear for aging parents, and the loss of a beloved hairdresser. David Bergman's work offers a compassionate lens on life's varied experiences, shaping the complexities of human connection and vulnerability.