The book Advanced Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods by Faming Liang provides an in-depth perspective on the latest developments in Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods, which have now become essential tools in scientific computing. This book offers a unique approach by focusing on utilizing information from previous samples during simulations, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of these me…
Alain Badiou's book “Cinema” presents an in-depth look at the role of film as an art form capable of “thinking”. Badiou argues that movies not only reflect reality, but also reveal human presence and its universal values. He invites readers to reflect on how the experience of watching movies can connect us to the complexity of the world. In his view, cinema is an “impure” art, absor…