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The Elegant Universe
'Compulsively readable...Green threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for holes' New York TimesIn this international bestseller, Columbia University professor Brian Greene provides, in layman's terms, a comprehensive demystification of string theory.- Shop: buecher
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Der Fluch des Reichtums
»Ein mutiges, herausforderndes Buch« THE NEW YORK TIMESIn mancher Hinsicht ist Afrika der wohl reichste Kontinent der Welt: Ein Drittel der weltweiten Rohstoffvorkommen liegt hier unter der Erdoberfläche. Für die Mehrheit der Bevölkerung bedeutet dieser Reichtum allerdings weit mehr Fluch als Segen. Ein kriminelles Netzwerk aus zwielichtigen Händlern, internationalen Großkonzernen und kapitalistischen Freibeutern hat sich den Zugang zu den Ressourcen gesichert und greift die Gewinne systematisch ab. Die direkten Folgen sind ausufernde Korruption, Gewalt, Unterdrückung und Hungersnöte. Auslandsreporter Tom Burgis wirft ein vollkommen neues Licht auf die Schattenseiten unseres globalen Wirtschaftssystems und beschreibt die rücksichtslose Plünderung eines ganzen Kontinents.- Shop: buecher
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This Thing Of Darkness (eBook, ePUB)
The 15th anniversary edition of a brilliant, action-packed and gripping novel of Charles Darwin's voyage on the Beagle - longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. New introduction from Daisy Goodwin.'A master storyteller' Sunday TimesIn 1831 Charles Darwin set off in HMS Beagle under the command of Captain Robert Fitzroy on a voyage that would change the world. This is the story of a deep friendship between two men, and the twin obsessions that tear them apart, leading one to triumph, and the other to disaster.'An outstandingly good first novel. A page-turning action-adventure combined with subtle intellectual arguments. The meticulous research enriches this fascinating tale' Sunday Telegraph- Shop: buecher
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Kirsty's Vineyard (eBook, ePUB)
'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' Sunday TimesIn the aftermath of a heart-breaking accident, Kirsty is shocked to discover that she has inherited a vineyard in Western Australia from Ed James, a lonely old man she befriended at the library. But there is a condition to his legacy: Kirsty must give up her quiet life in England and live at the vineyard for a least one year. How will a shy librarian cope on her own in a strange country? As she is forced to take her life off hold, one thing is certain, Kirsty's life is about to change for ever.- Shop: buecher
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Identität
»Intelligent und klar wir brauchen mehr Denker, die so weise sind wie Fukuyama.« The New York TimesIn den letzten zehn Jahren ist die Anzahl der demokratischen Staaten weltweit erschreckend schnell zurückgegangen. Erleben wir gerade das Ende der liberalen Demokratie? Der US-amerikanische Politikwissenschaftler Francis Fukuyama, Autor des Weltbestsellers Das Ende der Geschichte, sucht in seinem neuen Buch nach den Gründen, warum sich immer mehr Menschen antidemokratischen Strömungen zuwenden und den Liberalismus ablehnen. Er zeigt, warum die Politik der Stunde geprägt ist von Nationalismus und Wut, welche Rolle linke und recht Parteien bei dieser Entwicklung spielen, und was wir tun können, um unsere gesellschaftliche Identität und damit die liberale Demokratie wieder zu beleben.»Einer der bedeutendsten Politikwissenschaftler der westlichen Welt.« Die Welt- Shop: buecher
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The Anarchy
THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'Dalrymple is a superb historian with a visceral understanding of India . A book of beauty' - Gerard DeGroot, The TimesIn August 1765 the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and forced him to establish a new administration in his richest provinces. Run by English merchants who collected taxes using a ruthless private army, this new regime saw the East India Company transform itself from an international trading corporation into something much more unusual: an aggressive colonial power in the guise of a multinational business.William Dalrymple tells the remarkable story of the East India Company as it has never been told before, unfolding a timely cautionary tale of the first global corporate power.- Shop: buecher
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Keiner werfe den ersten Stein / Inspector Lynley Bd.3
"Elizabeth George ist die Meisterin des englischen Spannungsromans." New York TimesIn den schottischen Highlands herrscht tiefster Winter, und Westerbrae, ein Country-House wie aus dem Bilderbuch, ist von der Welt abgeschnitten - ideale Voraussetzung für eine prominente Londoner Theatergruppe, um ungestört ein neues Stück zu proben. Doch schon am ersten Morgen wird aus den Proben tödlicher Ernst: Joy Sinclair, die junge Autorin, wurde kaltblütig erdolcht. Und die Ortspolizei weigert sich, die Untersuchungen zu übernehmen. Ein Fall für Inspector Lynley von New Scotland Yard, stammen doch fast alle Beteiligten aus den ihm wohlvertrauten, besten Kreisen der englischen Gesellschaft. Aber er findet nur Fragen ohne Antworten, unausgesprochene Geheimnisse und Halbwahrheiten. Zum ersten Mal gerät Lynley mit den Prinzipien in Konflikt, die für ihn selbst die Welt bedeuten: den festgefügten Regeln der Oberschicht, der Tradition, Stolz und Familienbande mehr bedeuten als ein Menschenleben. Immer tiefer gerät er in ein Labyrinth aus zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen, die weit in die Vergangenheit und hinauf in höchste Regierungskreise reichen. Doch die bittere Wahrheit hinter der blutigen Scharade entdeckt erst seine Assistentin, der Adel, Konventionen und Privilegien von Haus aus zutiefst suspekt sind.Der dritte Fall für Inspector Lynley.- Shop: buecher
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Things I Learned from Falling (eBook, ePUB)
An inspirational and gripping first-person account of determination, adversity and survival against the odds.'What a story; never heard a story like that before' - Chris Evans'Uplifting and brave' - Stylist'A riveting account of loneliness, anxiety and survival' - Cosmopolitan'A vibrantly physical book' - the Guardian'Claire Nelson relives a life-changing four days' - The TimesIn 2018, Claire Nelson made international headlines.The relentless pace of work, social activity and striving to do more and better in the big city was frenetic and stressful. Surrounded by people, Claire was increasingly lonely - and beginning to burn out. When the anxiety she felt finally brought her to breaking point, Claire decided to take some time out and travelled half-way around the world to clear her head. What happened next, on a hike in California, was something she could never have anticipated.Things I Learned from Falling is an incredible story of courage, determination and survival against the odds. Utterly gripping and profoundly moving, this inspirational memoir reminds us all how easily life can go off course, how simply we can lose touch with the truly important and that - even when we are utterly broken - we can be made whole again.- Shop: buecher
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The Hero
WHAT MAKES A HERO? WHO BETTER TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION THAN LEE CHILD...'It's Lee Child. Why would you not read it?' Karin Slaughter'I don't know another author so skilled at making me turn the page' The TimesIn his first work of nonfiction, the creator of the multimillion-selling Jack Reacher series explores the endurance of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth is a fundamental part of what makes us human. He demonstrates how hero stories continue to shape our world - arguing that we need them now more than ever.From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies, from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The hero is at the centre of formative myths in every culture and persists to this day in world-conquering books, films and TV shows. But why do these characters continue to inspire us, and why are they so central to storytelling?Scalpel-sharp on the roots of storytelling and enlightening on the history and science of myth, The Hero is essential reading for anyone trying to write or understand fiction. Child teaches us how these stories still shape our minds and behaviour in an increasingly confusing modern world, and with his trademark concision and wit, demonstrates that however civilised we get, we'll always need heroes.Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, James Patterson and David Baldacci!- Shop: buecher
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The History of Bones: A Memoir
The quintessential depiction of 1980s New York and the downtown scene from the artist, actor, musician, and composer John LurieA picaresque roller coaster of a story, with staggering amounts of sex and drugs and the perpetual quest to retain some kind of artistic integrity. The New York TimesIn the tornado that was downtown New York in the 1980s, John Lurie stood at the vortex. After founding the band The Lounge Lizards with his brother, Evan, in 1979, Lurie quickly became a centrifugal figure in the world of outsider artists, cutting-edge filmmakers, and cultural rebels. Now Lurie vibrantly brings to life the whole wash of 1980s New York as he developed his artistic soul over the course of the decade and came into orbit with all the prominent artists of that time and place, including Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Boris Policeband, and, especially, Jean-Michel Basquiat, the enigmatic prodigy who spent a year sleeping on the floor of Lurie s East Third Street apartment. It may feel like Disney World now, but in The History of Bones, the East Village, through Lurie s clear-eyed reminiscence, comes to teeming, gritty life. The book is full of grime and frank humor Lurie holds nothing back in this journey to one of the most significant moments in our cultural history, one whose reverberations are still strongly felt today. History may repeat itself, but the way downtown New York happened in the 1980s will never happen again. Luckily, through this beautiful memoir, we all have a front-row seat.- Shop: buecher
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