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21 Lessons for the 21st Century - Yuval Noah Harari

Sapiens showed us where we came from. Homo Deus looked to the future. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century explores the present. How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today's most urgent issues. The golden thread running through his exhilarating new book is the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change. Are we still capable of understanding the world we have created?

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Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (1585424331)

Kniha - autor Napoleon Hill, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The bestselling success book of all time is updated and revised with contemporary ideas and examples.

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The Toyota Kata Practice Guide: Practicing Scientific Thinking Skills for Superior Results in 20 Minutes a Day - Mike Rother

Take the Kata path to scientific thinking and superior results!In this long-awaited companion to the groundbreaking book Toyota Kata, Mike Rother takes you to the next level of developing business mindset and capability for the 21st Century. Much more than a list of management concepts, The Toyota Kata Practice Guide walks you through the process of making improvement, adaptation, and even innovation routine behavior.Designed to help a coach (the manager) and a learner work together for developing new skillsets, The Toyota Kata Practice Guide delivers the information, insight, and frameworks you need to:• Form habits that help you solve problems and achieve challenging goals • Modify the thought patterns that drive your behavior• Develop an organizational mindset that drives superior results The Improvement Kata gives learners the means to experiment their way through obstacles and achieve tough goals; the Coaching Kata gives managers the means to accelerate and cement their people''s learning.In the new age of business, increasing efficiency and decreasing costs is no longer the end game. A manager’s job today is to develop patterns of thinking and acting in their people that lead to success with any challenge. Consistent, mindful practice is the best way to do it—and The Toyota Kata Practice Guide is the best way to get there.

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Praying by Heart: The Lord's Prayer for Everyone - Stephen Cottrell

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell argues that the first two words of Christianity''s most famous prayer - the Lord''s Prayer - encapsulate the radical heart of the Christian faith: that we belong to each other, and that we all have access to God. And if we could understand both these ideas they would truly change our lives - and the world.Unpacking each clause of this ancient prayer both for those who want to encounter it afresh and those beyond church circles, this is the Lord''s Prayer recast as a manifesto for the 21st-century church and all who are searching to belong.

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Fair Rosaline: The most captivating, powerful and subversive retelling you´ll read this year - Natasha Solomonsová

One of the most anticipated novels of the year - the captivating and powerful untelling of Romeo & Juliet . . .The first time Romeo Montague sees young Rosaline Capulet he falls instantly in love. Rosaline, headstrong and independent, is unsure of Romeo's attentions but with her father determined that she join a convent, this handsome and charming stranger offers her the chance of a different life. Soon though, Rosaline begins to doubt all that Romeo has told her.She breaks off the match, only for Romeo's gaze to turn towards her cousin, thirteen-year-old Juliet. Gradually Rosaline realises that it is not only Juliet's reputation at stake, but her life. With only hours remaining before she will be banished behind the nunnery walls, will Rosaline save Juliet from her Romeo? Or can this story only ever end one way?A subversive, powerful untelling of Shakespeare's best-known tale, narrated by a fierce, forgotten voice: this is Rosaline's story.Hamnet meets My Dark Vanessa in this fierce, feminist, intensely gripping novel; captivating and chillingly relevant, FAIR ROSALINE takes everything you thought you knew about Romeo and Juliet and turns it on its head . . .'Irresistible. An excellent spin on a timeless classic'Jennifer Saint'I have not been able to stop thinking about this book . .. Fair Rosaline is a gripping, spellbinding and wonderfully immersive'Elodie Harper'Brilliant and beguiling . .. A terrific novel - very clever and alluring'William Boyd'Thought-provoking . .. a rich and atmospheric'Katherine J. Chen, author of Joan'A gripping story of female agency and strength.Rosaline is a compelling heroine and I was rooting for her from the first page'Isabelle Schuler, author of Lady Macbethad'Intelligent, imaginative, irreverent. A gripping Romeo and Juliet for the 21st century'Annabel Abbs'A brilliant, feminist re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet. I absolutely devoured this'Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools'Exquisitely written, wonderfully lyrical and richly immersive - this a story we all know made fresh and chillingly relevant'Ellery Lloyd'A deliciously dark take on the iconic love story'Woman & Home'A dark, powerful and thought-provoking novel'Culture FlySELECTED AS ONE TO WATCH IN 2023 IN THE EVENING STANDARDEDITOR'S CHOICE IN THE BOOKSELLERONE OF THE BEST BOOKS FOR AUGUST IN THE I NEWSPAPER

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The Shepherd's Life - Rebanks James

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER''Affectionate, evocative, illuminating. A story of survival - of a flock, a landscape and a disappearing way of life. I love this book'' Nigel Slater''Triumphant, a pastoral for the 21st century'' Helen Davies, Sunday Times, Books of the Year''The nature publishing sensation of the year, unsentimental yet luminous'' Melissa Harrison, The Times, Books of the YearSome people''s lives are entirely their own creations. James Rebanks'' isn''t. The first son of a shepherd, who was the first son of a shepherd himself, he and his family have lived and worked in and around the Lake District for generations. Their way of life is ordered by the seasons and the work they demand, and has been for hundreds of years. A Viking would understand the work they do: sending the sheep to the fells in the summer and making the hay; the autumn fairs where the flocks are replenished; the gruelling toil of winter when the sheep must be kept alive, and the light-headedness that comes with spring, as the lambs are born and the sheep get ready to return to the fells.

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The Art of War - Sun Tzu

This is a fresh, contemporary translation of Sun Tzu's The Art of War for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance, it is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. This edition rediscovers the essential clarity of the ancient masterpiece, cited by generals from a dozen Chinese dynasties, international business leaders, and modern military field manuals. It also contains a full commentary on Sun Tzu, the man and his ideas, contemporary of Confucius and Buddha; and a critical guide to further reading. This is the perfect introduction to one of the world's best-known classics.This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Art of War is translated and edited by author and scriptwriter Jonathan Clements.Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

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The Potting Shed Murder - Paula Sutton

''Sutton has flipped the script on the countryside murder mystery! Reminiscent of Poirot... Daphne Brewster is easily the most interesting whodunnit sleuth in years. An observant, humour-filled read that left me wanting more of Pudding Corner'' PATERSON JOSEPH''Miss Marple for the 21st Century. Loved it. A must-read'' S.J. BENNETTWelcome to the sleepy village of Pudding Corner, a quintessentially English haven of golden cornfields, winding cobbled lanes ... and murder.Daphne Brewster has left London behind and is settling into her family''s new life in rural Norfolk, planting broad beans in raised beds and vintage hunting for their farmhouse. But when the local headmaster is found dead in his potting shed, amongst his allotment cabbages, the village is ablaze: Who would kill beloved Mr Papplewick, pillar of the community? Daphne soon comes to realise perhaps the countryside isn''t so idyllic after all...When the headmaster''s widow points her finger at Minnerva, Daphne''s new friend, Daphne vows to clear her name. Sneaking into the crime scene and chasing down rumours gets her into hot water with the local inspector - until she comes across a faded photograph that unearths a secret buried for forty years... They say nothing bad ever happens in close-knit Pudding Corner, but Daphne is close to the truth - dangerously close...There''s death amongst the dahlias... A truly unputdownable whodunnit by Paula Sutton - otherwise known as Instagram''s happiest influencer: Hill House Vintage, the queen of cottagecore - an unforgettable new voice in cosy crime. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Richard Coles.''Blooming fabulous! The perfect book to get lost in . . . The cosiest of cosy crime'' Veronica Henry''A village of secrets, a cast of zany characters: this is a romp of a read that warms the heart'' Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners ''A really fun, fast-paced and atmospheric whodunnit. Perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin'' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates''Begs to be read in the cosiest of spaces'' Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer''A great modern cosy'' Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants''Delightful . . . Charming and fresh'' Kuchenga Shenjé, author of The Library Thief''I absolutely loved it! Utterly absorbing. Daphne is such a brilliant protagonist, I couldn''t help but love her. And that twist!'' Lisa Hall, author of The Mysterious Double Death of Honey Black''The most wholesome whodunit I''ve ever read . . . I loved it!'' Stephanie Yeboah''Such a fun cosy crime mystery with a really exciting ending! I hope that we''re going to see Daphne solving more crimes in the future!'' Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride ''A quintessentially English murder mystery. Paula Sutton brings a new voice to the cosy genre with her fresh take and witty twist on modern village life. Vintage crime!'' Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile''An utterly delightful whodunnit unfolds in this pitch-perfect cosy mystery. Absolutely glorious!'' Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman''s Guide to Murder''Beautiful, mesmerising and immensely satisfying, The Potting Shed Murder shows us how even the most idyllic places can hide secrets. Rich in detail and bursting with warmth, I read this book well into the night, finding myself unable to put it down. Sutton is a master storyteller'' Awais Khan, author of No Honour and Someone Like Her

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The Garden - Clare Beams

From the critically acclaimed author comes an eerie, psychologically thrilling novel about womanhood and bodily autonomy___________________''Pet Sematary meets Rosemary''s Baby with a literary sheen'' NEW YORK TIMES''A feminist voice for the 21st century'' JOYCE CAROL OATES''Prepare to be haunted'' RACHEL YODER___________________It''s 1948, and Irene Willard has had five miscarriages.Pregnant for the sixth time, she checks into an isolated hospital that promises an innovative cure that will be able to deliver the child.There, she submits herself to the doctors'' examinations and discovers a mysterious garden on the grounds, where the boundary between life and death seems strangely permeable. As the doctors'' plans begin to crumble, Irene and her fellow patients attempt to harness the power of the garden for themselves - and must face the incalculable risks associated with such incalculable rewards.Haunting, uncanny and unforgettable, The Garden exhumes private griefs and mysteries in a stunning gothic that explores the ways that women''s bodies are policed and manipulated. ______________________More praise for The Garden''Truly original'' DAILY MAIL''Page-turning, horror-infused'' LITHUB''A dreamlike chiller'' OBSERVER''I''m in awe if this book'' JESSAMINE CHAN''A shimmering, strange, important novel'' RUFI THORPE

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Merlin's Tour of the Universe - Neil deGrasse Tyson

*Fully revised and updated for the 21st century*The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry takes readers on an odyssey into the deepest, darkest depth of the universe and back again with his extra-terrestrial tour guide, Merlin.Merlin is a timeless visitor to Earth from the planet Omniscia in the Andromeda galaxy, and he has observed first-hand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history - from the Big Bang to the extinction of the dinosaurs and beyond.In Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike about the universe and our place within it. All questions are answered with authentic science, infused with wit, wisdom, an occasional rhyme and accompanied by the odd illustration. Merlin's friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time - including da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein and Hubble, and Merlin's Tour also features playful conversations with these historical luminaries.Based on the first book that Tyson ever published in the 1990s and now fully updated and extended for the twenty-first century, Merlin's Tour of the Universe is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about how the cosmos works.

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Death in the Arctic - Tom Hindle

‘A brilliantly clever puzzle box of a book full of Christie-esque twists, turns and thrills – with a gloriously realised setting’ Lucy Foley''A trip into the arctic darkness you won''t want to miss!'' J M Hall''The setting is stunning and the mystery is entertaining.'' The Guardian''Terrific... claustrophobic, surreal [and] dazzling'' The Sunday Times__________________________________________A frozen wilderness.A killer in the skies.When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she’s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.But she hasn’t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accident has occurred. But as the hours tick by, fear turns to doubt.It seems everyone’s a suspect.And it isn’t long before the passengers begin to turn on each other . . .________________________________________''Fiendishly clever'' David Goodman''With its secrets, suspicions and unusual setting, Death in the Arctic is [Hindle''s] best yet!'' Anita Frank''A clever, classy and unputdownable whodunnit in a wonderful setting.'' Daily Mirror''A fantastic locked-room mystery'' My Weekly''Chilling'' Crime Monthly''This escapist mystery is out of this world!'' Fabulous''An intriguing, addictive whodunnit.’ Woman’s Weekly________________________________________PRAISE FOR TOM HINDLE''A new heir to Agatha Christie . . . classic crime for the 21st century'' Ragnar Jónasson''Clever, classy and captivating'' Chris Whitaker''One heir to Christie'' Daily Mail''This is riveting stuff, breathing new life into the traditional locked-room mystery. Hindle puts a 21st century spin on a Golden Age tale that''s both captivating and cunning'' Sun''Tricksy, expertly plotted and kept me guessing till the end'' Adam Simcox''Twist after gut-punching twist'' M. W. CravenMurder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was a Sunday Times bestseller January 2024

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Where the Bones Lie - Nick Kolakowski

“WHERE THE BONES LIE is a road trip into California’s gleaming, seething underbelly. Movie stars, mobsters, wildfires—buckle up and hold on for a heady ride.” – Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author“WHERE THE BONES LIE isn’t just Nick Kolakowski’s strongest novel yet, it’s a helluva page-turner, loaded with sinister humor, a twisty plot, and the kind of complicated characters readers deserve. Don’t miss this one.”– Alex Segura, author of Secret Identity and Alter Ego“Nick Kolakowski is a noir voice for the 21st century.” – Steven Powell, Edgar-winning author of Love Me Fierce in Danger: The Life of James Ellroy“Nick Kolakowski’s WHERE THE BONES LIE starts off in fifth gear and never slows down. This is the best detective novel I’ve read in years.”– Steve Weddle, author of The County LineFor Dash Fuller, Hollywood’s underbelly is home. He’s spent years making the film industry’s worst secrets disappear, and it’s left him a cynical burnout with a taste for bourbon and self-loathing.But when a young woman comes to him with a peculiar quest, Dash sees a chance at redemption. Madeline Ironwood is the daughter of Ken Ironwood, a notorious smuggler and murderer who disappeared 20 years ago. Ken’s skeleton has just been discovered in a barrel at the bottom of a dried-up lake, and Madeline wants to know who killed him. Dash agrees to help, and as this desperate daughter and jaded cynic claw their way through a world of sun-bleached secrets, crooked cops, and Hollywood thugs, they soon uncover a conspiracy involving some of LA’s most powerful people. Get ready for a fast-paced, darkly funny thriller with a twist you won’t see coming.

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The Monk - Tim Sullivan

Don''t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the brand new DS Cross Thriller - available now.''George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ ELLY GRIFFITHSTo find a murderer, you need a motive . . .THE CASEDS George Cross is called to investigate when the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in a woodland near Bristol.THE QUESTIONNothing is known about Brother Dominic’s past. How can Cross unpick a crime when he doesn’t know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?THE PASTThey learn that Brother Dominic had no enemies – or, at least, none that are obvious. But his past reveals that he was once a wealthy man, that he sacrificed it all for his faith.For a man who has nothing, it seems strange that greed could be the motive for his murder. But greed is a sin after all . . .Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Monk is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers'' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026)CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTER''In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.'' Liz Nugent''The ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective I’d follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant!'' Marion Todd''A brilliantly old-school detective with a modern twist . . . from the complex emotion of his private life to the razor-sharp detail of the police investigation. Spot on!'' Russ Thomas‘Tim Sullivan’s detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodox…he works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirot’s “little grey cells”.’ Sunday Times‘Another tour de force . . . If you''re looking for a great crime series you can''t do much better than this. George Cross is an absolute delight.’ Bishop Stortford IndependentWhy readers love George Cross . . .''Compelling, full of twists and turns, I couldn’t put this down. Sullivan has created a truly original and endearing detective in George Cross.'' Simon McCleave''DS George Cross is as arresting as the cases he solves.'' Richard E Grant''The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery'' The Times ''A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget'' Daily Mail ''Can''t wait for the next in the series!'' Reader review

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The Cyclist - Tim Sullivan

Don''t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the brand new DS Cross Thriller - available now.To solve any murder, you must first know your victim . . .THE DETECTIVEDS George Cross has unique and unmatchable talents. He uses a combination of logic, determination and, often, pedantry to get answers where others have failed for families who have long given up hope.So when a ravaged body is found in a local demolition site, it''s up to Cross to piece together the truth from whatever fragments he can find.THE VICTIMCross has little to go on, but from the faint tan lines on the ravaged body, and strange scars on his forearms, an identity gradually emerges: a male amateur cyclist; a reliance on performance-enhancing drugs. But what happened that led to this man''s death? How did he end up here? And, most importantly, who is he?THE FAMILYIn the face of ever-mounting challenges, including budget cuts and unreliable witnesses, Cross must first work out who the man is to have any chance of solving the murder. But in searching for this man''s identity, Cross will come up against a lot that he is unfamiliar with – jealousy, ambition and a family tearing itself apart . . .Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Cyclist is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers'' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026)CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTERWhy readers love George Cross . . .''A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths''In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.'' Liz Nugent''The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery'' The Times''A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget'' Daily Mail ''The plot is meticulously worked out... Can''t wait for the next in the series!'' Reader review ''I find myself really caring about George and his way of thinking'' Reader review ''It''s good to believe that somewhere there is a Cross pursuing truth against the odds, and winning'' Reader review

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The Patient - Tim Sullivan

Don''t miss THE BOOKSELLER, the brand new DS Cross Thriller - available now.No fingerprints. No weapon. No witnesses. Can DS Cross prove it was murder?THE DETECTIVEDS George Cross doesn''t rely on guesswork and he has no time for false assumptions. He is a detective who goes off the evidence in front of him, not ''hunches'' or ''gut feelings''. He does not know what these are.THE CLOSED CASEWhen a young woman is found dead, the Bristol Crime Unit is quick to rule it a suicide as the woman had a long history of drug abuse. But her mother is convinced it was murder, saying that her daughter had been clean for years and had been making strides in a new therapy programme.THE ANSWERAs an outsider himself, DS Cross is drawn to cases involving the voiceless and dispossessed and, here, the evidence states that this woman was murdered – Cross just has to prove it. But under pressure from his boss to shut down the case, and with numerous potential suspects, time is rapidly running out to get the answers that this grieving family deserve.Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Patient is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers'' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.ALSO IN THE DS CROSS THRILLER SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026)CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTER''In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.'' Liz NugentWhy readers love George Cross . . .''A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths''A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget'' Daily Mail ''A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum'' Woman ''Truly wonderful . . . well-developed characters and an absolute star in George Cross!'' Reader Review ''An entirely different type of detective in DS Cross'' Reader Review

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The Five Giants [New Edition] - Nicholas Timmins

A TIMES POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEARA LONGMAN/HISTORY TODAY BOOK OF THE YEARThe award-winning history of the British Welfare State –now fully revised and updated for the 21st Century.‘A masterpiece’ Sunday TimesGiant Want. Giant Disease. Giant Ignorance. Giant Squalor. Giant Idleness.These were the Five Giants that loomed over the post-war reconstruction of Britain. The battle against them was fought by five gargantuan programmes that made up the core of the Welfare State: social security, health, education, housing and a policy of full employment.This book brilliantly captures the high hopes of the period in which the Welfare State was created and the cranky zeal of its inventor, William Beveridge, telling the story of how his vision inspired an entire country. The pages of this modern classic hum with the energies and passions of activists, dreamers and ordinary Britons, and seethe with personal vendettas, forced compromises, awkward contradictions, and the noisy rows of the succeeding seventy years. The Five Giants is a testament to a concept of government that is intertwined with so many of our personal histories, and a stark reminder of what we might stand to lose.

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From the Depths

From atop the choppy waves to the choking darkness of the abyss, the seas are full of mystery and rife with tales of inexplicable events and encounters with the unknown. In this anthology we see a thrilling spread of narratives: sailors are pitched against a nightmare from the depth, invisible to the naked eye; a German U-boat commander is tormented by an impossible transmission via Morse Code; a ship ensnares itself in the kelp of the Sargasso Sea and dooms a crew of mutineers, seemingly out of revenge for her lost captain. The supernatural is set alongside the grim affairs of sailors scorned in these salt-soaked tales, recovered from obscurity for the 21st century.

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Death in the Arctic - Tom Hindle

''Terrific... claustrophobic, surreal and dazzling'' The Sunday Times''Fiendishly clever'' David Goodman''This escapist mystery is out of this world!'' Fabulous___________________________________________A frozen wilderness.A killer in the skies.When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she’s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.But she hasn’t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accident has occurred. But as the hours tick by, fear turns to doubt.It seems everyone’s a suspect.And it isn’t long before the passengers begin to turn on each other . . .___________________________________________''A trip into the arctic darkness you won''t want to miss!'' J M Hall''With its secrets, suspicions and unusual setting, Death in the Arctic is [Hindle''s] best yet!'' Anita Frank''The setting is stunning and the mystery is entertaining, and now I really want airship travel to be a thing.'' The Guardian''A fantastic locked-room mystery'' My Weekly''Chilling'' Crime Monthly___________________________________________PRAISE FOR TOM HINDLE''A new heir to Agatha Christie . . . classic crime for the 21st century'' Ragnar Jónasson''Clever, classy and captivating'' Chris Whitaker''One heir to Christie'' Daily Mail''This is riveting stuff, breathing new life into the traditional locked-room mystery. Hindle puts a 21st century spin on a Golden Age tale that''s both captivating and cunning'' Sun''Tricksy, expertly plotted and kept me guessing till the end'' Adam Simcox''Twist after gut-punching twist'' M. W. Craven''Dazzling'' Crime Monthly

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The RSC Shakespeare: The Complete Works - William Shakespeare

"The text of any Shakespeare play is a living negotiable entity: scholarship and theatre practice work together to keep the plays alive and vividly present." – Greg Doran, RSC Artistic Director Emeritus Developed in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, this Complete Works of William Shakespeare combines exemplary textual scholarship with beautiful design. Curated by expert editors Sir Jonathan Bate and Professor Eric Rasmussen, the text in this collection is based on the iconic 1623 First Folio: the first and original Complete Works lovingly assembled by Shakespeare’s fellow actors, and the version of Shakespeare’s text preferred by many actors and directors today. This stunning revised edition goes further to present Shakespeare’s plays as they were originally intended – as living theatre to be enjoyed and performed on stage.Along with new colour photographs from a vibrant range of RSC productions, a new Stage Notes feature documenting the staging choices in 100 RSC productions showcases the myriad ways in which Shakespeare’s plays can be brought to life. Now featuring the entire range of Shakespeare’s plays, poems and sonnets, this edition is expanded to include both The Passionate Pilgrim and A Lover’s Complaint. Along with Bate’s excellent general introduction and short essays, this collection includes a range of aids to the reader such as on-page notes explaining unfamiliar terms and key facts boxes providing plot summaries and additional helpful context.A Complete Works for the 21st century, this versatile and highly collectable edition will inspire students, theatre practitioners and lovers of Shakespeare everywhere.

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Merlin's Tour of the Universe - Neil deGrasse Tyson

*Fully revised and updated for the 21st century*The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry takes readers on an odyssey into the deepest, darkest depth of the universe and back again with his extra-terrestrial tour guide, Merlin.Merlin is a timeless visitor to Earth from the planet Omniscia in the Andromeda galaxy, and he has observed first-hand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history - from the Big Bang to the extinction of the dinosaurs and beyond.In Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike about the universe and our place within it. All questions are answered with authentic science, infused with wit, wisdom, an occasional rhyme and accompanied by the odd illustration. Merlin's friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time - including da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein and Hubble, and Merlin's Tour also features playful conversations with these historical luminaries.Based on the first book that Tyson ever published in the 1990s and now fully updated and extended for the twenty-first century, Merlin's Tour of the Universe is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about how the cosmos works.

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Dallas & the New Tradition - The practice of Larry E. Boerder Architects

Dallas & the New Tradition explores Dallas’s unique architectural history and celebrates Larry E. Boerder''s vision of restoring the city’s great revival past in a manner fit for the 21st century.Dallas & the New Tradition explores Dallas’s unique architectural history and celebrates Larry E. Boerder’s vision of restoring the city’s great revival past in a manner fit for the twenty-first century. Larry E. Boerder Architects specializes in designing and building homes in the prestigious suburbs of Highland Park, University Park, and Preston Hollow, nestled in Dallas. With a modern revivalist approach, their work honors the architectural traditions established in these communities in the early twentieth century. Delve into the origins of some of America’s most beautiful and idyllic suburbs and how this setting inspired Boerder to create homes that are elegant, refined, and above all, harmonious to their surroundings. Come behind the scenes to tour some of his greatest properties located in Texas and farther afield, which stand as an enduring testament to the talent of Boerder and his team, as well as their dedication to preserving and taking forward the New Tradition.

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The Language of Flowers

The language of flowers is as old as language itself. In the earliest poetry familiar plants were used to represent simple emotions, ideas, or states of mind: love, hope, despair, fidelity, solitude, beauty, mortality. Over time these associations entwined with myth and legend, with religious symbolism, folk and herbal lore. By the early 19th century the ''Language of Flora'' had become increasingly refined, especially in England and America, where sentimental flower books listing flower meanings and illustrating them with verse were perennial bestsellers. The Everyman Language of Flowers without sacrificing the charm of its Victorian predecessors aims to provide extended, updated and rather more robust floral anthology for the 21st century, presenting poetry from ancient Greece to contemporary Britain and America, and spanning the world from Cuba to Korea, Russia to Zimbabwe. Here are Rumi and Rilke on the rose; Herrick and Louise Glück on the lily; Chaucer, Emily Dickinson and Jon Silkin on the daisy; Mary Robinson and Ted Hughes on the snowdrop; Lorenzo de Medici, John Clare and Alice Oswald on the violet; Hugo and Roethke on carnations; Ovid and Goethe on poppies; Blake and Eugenio Montale on the sunflower; Christina Rossetti on heartsease and forget-me-nots; Emily Brontë on harebells and heather, Seamus Heaney on lupins, Pasternak on night-scented stock... Eastern cultures, rich in flower associations, are well represented: there are Tang poems celebrating chrysanthemums and peonies, Zen poems about orchids and lotus flowers, poems about jasmine and marigolds from India, roses, tulips and narcissi from Persia, the Ottoman empire and the Arabic world. Flowers are arranged by season, with roses and lilies in a section of their own. In a final section poets comment directly or indirectly on the language of flowers itself. The book concludes with a selected glossary drawn from several celebrated Victorian collections.

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The Martian - Andy Weir

_________________________A survival story for the 21st century and the international bestseller behind the major film from Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.I''m stranded on Mars.I have no way to communicate with Earth.I''m in a habitat designed to last 31 days.If the oxygenator breaks down, I''ll suffocate. If the water reclaimer breaks down, I''ll die of thirst. If the hab breaches, I''ll just kind of explode. If none of those things happen, I''ll eventually run out of food and starve to death.So yeah. I''m screwed.Andy Weir''s new stunning science-based thriller PROJECT HAIL MARY is available now._________________________''A saga of courage, ingenuity and humour... utterly convincing'' STEPHEN BAXTER

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The Martian - Andy Weir

_________________________A survival story for the 21st century and the international bestseller behind the major film from Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.I''m stranded on Mars.I have no way to communicate with Earth.I''m in a habitat designed to last 31 days.If the oxygenator breaks down, I''ll suffocate. If the water reclaimer breaks down, I''ll die of thirst. If the hab breaches, I''ll just kind of explode. If none of those things happen, I''ll eventually run out of food and starve to death.So yeah. I''m screwed.Andy Weir''s second novel Artemis is now available, and his latest novel Project Hail Mary is now available for preorder._________________________''A saga of courage, ingenuity and humour... utterly convincing'' STEPHEN BAXTER

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The Complete Guide to Smallholding - Debbie Kingsley

Essential advice from finding your plot to selling your produce and everything in between Growing your own food and living off the land is an aspiration for many, but where do you start and how do you make it work? Providing a truly comprehensive insight and packed with practical guidance for the 21st century smallholder, this book is for anyone considering, starting out or in the throes of smallholding. Addressing the challenges and pitfalls, as well as the joys, and with over 400 illustrations.

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God, AI and the End of History - John Lennox C.

A fresh interpretation of Revelation for the 21st century, exploring the connections between John's visions and the terrifying prospect of an Artificial Super Intelligence that emerges to deceive the world and oppose the rule of Christ.

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The Emergence of Awe - Hayk Sarkissian

The Emergence of Awe: Reimagining Human Progress for the 21st Century is an accessible, concise (at 160 pages), yet thought-provoking read for curious minds of all ages – particularly students, independent thinkers, and those interested in science, philosophy, and the future of society. The book examines humanity at a pivotal moment, where rapid technological advances collide with stagnant political and social systems. Drawing on science, philosophy and history, Hayk Sarkissian presents a bold new way of thinking, urging us to align human values with objective reality. He challenges long-held assumptions underpinning modern society and proposes a philosophical shift to empower human flourishing in today’s world of unprecedented change and social upheaval. The Emergence of Awe reimagines our relationship with time, evolution, consciousness and tradition to reveal a fresh path towards progress and purpose in the Age of Intelligence. Perfect for readers of The Economist, the Financial Times, New Scientist, New Philosopher, Aeon and Wired — and for anyone seeking to broaden their perspective in an increasingly interconnected and complex world.

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The Tempest - William Shakespeare

This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21st century by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare''s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and theatre professionals alike.

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Reeds Vol 6: Basic Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers - Chrostopher Lavers

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the basic theoretical work required by Marine Engineering Officers and Electrotechnical Officers (ETOs), putting into place key fundamental building blocks and topics in electrotechnology before progressing to more complex topics and electromagnetic systems.Volume 6 covers essential basic electrotechnology principles for the 21st century, including the fundamentals of electron theory, AC and DC current, circuits, electromagnetism and electrochemistry, providing a firm foundation for complementary Volume 7 in the Marine Engineering Series to discuss emergent technology such as image intensifers, the transistor, increased maritime use of LEDs, and references to modern ship systems such as GPS, ECDIS, Radar and AIS.This new edition has been thoroughly updated in line with guidelines, best practice and the many technological developments that have taken place over the past 5 years since the previous edition published, as well as improvements and updates to the technical diagrams.

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The Art of War (1509827951)

Kniha - autor Tzu Sun, 152 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A fresh, contemporary translation of Sun Tzu's title for the 21st century, now in hardback.

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Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari

A beautiful new hardback anniversary edition of the multi-million copy sensationINCLUDES A NEW AFTERWORD FROM YUVAL NOAH HARARIWhat makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?One of the world''s preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human. Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us.In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we''re going.PRAISE FOR SAPIENS:''Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we''ve been on this Earth'' Barack Obama''Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last... It may be the best book I''ve ever read'' Chris Evans''Startling... It changes the way you look at the world'' Simon Mayo''I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who''s interested in the history and future of our species'' Bill GatesYuval Noah Harari''s books have sold over 2 million copies sold since publication [Nielsen BookScan UK, Circana BookScan US, April 2024]

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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 2 - Yuval Noah Harari

The second volume of an epic, beautifully illustrated graphic history of humankind, based on Yuval Noah Harari's internationally bestselling phenomenon When nomadic Homo sapiens settled to live in one place, they started working harder and harder. But why didn't they get a better life in return? In The Pillars of Civilisation, Yuval Noah Harari and his companions including Prof. Saraswati and Dr. Fiction travel the length and breadth of human history to investigate how the Agricultural Revolution changed society forever. Discover how wheat took over the world, how war, famine, disease and inequality became a part of the human condition, and why we might only have ourselves to blame. The origins of modern farming are told through Elizabethan tragedy, the changing fortunes of domesticated plants and animals are tracked in the columns of the Daily Business News, and the history of inequality is revealed in a superhero detective story. A radical, witty and colourful retelling of the story of humankind, adapted from Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Volume 2 can be read as a standalone or as a follow-up to Volume 1, The Birth of Humankind.

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21 lekcií pre 21. storočie - Yuval Noah Harari

Ako sa môžeme ochrániť pred jadrovou vojnou, ekologickými katastrofami a technologickými narušeniami?Čo môžeme urobiť s epidémiou falošných správ alebo s hrozbou terorizmu?Čo by sme mali učiť svoje deti?Yuval Noah Harari nás opäť pozýva na napínavú cestu tými najnaliehavejšími otázkami súčasnej doby. Zlatou niťou, ktorá sa vinie jeho novou vzrušujúcou knihou, je výzva, aby sme venovali kolektívnu aj individuálnu pozornosť neustálej a dezorientujúcej zmene. Sme ešte schopní rozumieť svetu, ktorý sme si sami vytvorili?21 lekcií pre 21. storočie skúma, čo znamená byť človekom v ére zmätku.

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Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari

''Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we''ve been on this Earth'' Barack ObamaWhat makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?One of the world''s preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human.Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us.In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we''re going.**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN''S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**PRAISE FOR SAPIENS:''Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last... It may be the best book I''ve ever read'' Chris Evans''Startling... It changes the way you look at the world'' Simon Mayo''I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who''s interested in the history and future of our species'' Bill GatesOver 2 million copies sold since publication [Nielsen BookScan UK, Circana BookScan US, April 2024]

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Unstoppable Us Volume 2 - Yuval Noah Harari

From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes the second volume in the bestselling Unstoppable Us series that traces human development from the Agricultural Revolution to Prehistoric Egypt. Humans may have taken over the world, but what happened next? How did our hunter-gatherer ancestors become village farmers? Why were kingdoms and laws established? How did we go from being the rulers of Earth to the rulers of each other? And why isn't the world fair? The answer to all of that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story! From cultivating land and sharing resources to building pyramids and paying taxes, prepare to discover how humans established civilization, endured the consequences for it, and created history-changing inventions along the way. In Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World, acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari explored the early history of humankind. In Volume 2, he is back with another expertly crafted story of how human society evolved and flourished. His dynamic writing is accompanied by maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations, making the incredible story of our past fun, engaging, and impossible to put down

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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1 - Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen

The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times #1 bestseller, with gorgeous full-colour illustrations and a beautiful package - the perfect gift for the curious beings in your life.One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one-homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?In this first volume of the full-colour illustrated adaptation of his groundbreaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas.Featuring 256 pages of full-colour illustrations and easy-to-understand text covering the first part of the full-length original edition, this adaptation of the mind-expanding book furthers the ongoing conversation as it introduces Harari's ideas to a wider new readership.

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Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari

„Pred 100 000 rokmi obývalo Zem najmenej šesť ľudských druhov. Dnes je tu už len jeden. My. Homo sapiens.“ V knihe Sapiens: Stručná história ľudstva jej autor, nazývaný aj vizionársky historik, Dr. Yuval Noah Harari opisuje históriu človeka ako biologického druhu od prvých ľudí až po súčasnosť, ktorú výrazne ovplyvnili tri revolúcie - kognitívna, poľnohospodárska a vedecká revolúcia. Ako zvíťazil náš druh v boji o dominanciu? Prečo sa naši kočovní predkovia usadili a začali zakladať mestá a ríše? Ako sme dospeli k viere v bohov, národy a ľudské práva? A aký bude náš svet v ďalších tisícročiach? Vychádzajúc z poznatkov z histórie, biológie, antropológie, paleontológie a ekonómie Dr. Harari skúma, ako jednotlivé historické prúdy formovali ľudské spoločnosti - ich nažívanie v rámci spoločnosti, ale aj s prírodou, zvieratami a rastlinami - a dokonca aj ľudskú osobnosť. Sme vďaka tomu šťastnejší? Môžeme niekedy vôbec oslobodiť naše správanie od dedičstva našich predkov? A čo môžeme alebo by sme mali urobiť, aby sme ovplyvnili priebeh nasledujúcich storočí? Autor tak čitateľa núti zamyslieť sa aj nad blízkou či vzdialenejšou budúcnosťou, ktorú ovplyvňuje správanie človeka, vedecký pokrok a jeho snaha pozmeniť zákony prírody len pre svoje blaho. Kniha je vzrušujúcim zhrnutím našej neuveriteľnej histórie - od bezvýznamných opíc až k pánom sveta. Jej obsah je odvážny, obsiahly aj provokatívny. Spochybňuje všetko, čo sme o ľudstve zdanlivo vedeli: našu vieru, činy, moc... aj našu budúcnosť, a pritom sa zamýšľa a ozrejmuje najdôležitejšie otázky histórie a moderného sveta. Nestáva sa často, aby kniha dala čitateľom možnosť prehodnotiť prakticky všetko konanie človeka ako druhu. A presne to sa podarilo Hararimu v jeho zhrňujúcom, ale zrozumiteľnom pohľade na dejiny ľudstva. Harariho kniha Sapiens: Stručná história ľudstva sa stala medzinárodným bestsellerom a doteraz vyšla v tridsiatich piatich krajinách. Jej obsah je zaujímavý a často aj zábavný, je napísaná živým, prístupným jazykom a vlastný text dopĺňajú fotografie, mapy, schémy a ilustrácie.

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Sapiens - Ilustrovaná história - Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, Daniel Casanave

Prvý diel nádherne ilustrovaného príbehu histórie ľudstva, podľa skvelej a úspešnej knihy Yuvala Noaha Harariho, ktorá sa stala medzinárodným bestsellerom. Toto je príbeh o tom, ako sa z bezvýznamnej opice stal vládca planéty Zem, ktorý dokázal štiepiť atóm, lietať na Mesiac a manipulovať s genetickým kódom života. S Yuvalom Noahom Hararim ako sprievodcom, a postavami ako je praveký Bill, doktorka Fiktívna a detektívka Lopezová, sa vydáte na výlet po najzaujímavejších zákutiach histórie. Evolúcia ľudstva je prerozprávaná ako televízna reality šou; prvé stretnutie Sapiens a neandertálcov preskúmame prostredníctvom majstrovských diel moderného umenia; a vyhynutie mamutov a šabľozubých tigrov je prerozprávané ako filmová detektívka. Sapiens: Ilustrovaná história je revolučná – a okrem toho prudko zábavná – interpretácia príbehu ľudstva, plná vtipu, humoru, ale aj poučenia. Yuval Noah Harari, historik, filozof a autor bestsellerov, je považovaný za jedného z najvplyvnejších svetových intelektuálov. Doktorát z histórie získal na Oxfordskej univerzite a v súčasnosti prednáša históriu na Hebrejskej univerzite v Jeruzaleme. Kniha Sapiens: Stručná história ľudstva bola preložená do šesťdesiatich jazykov a stala sa medzinárodným bestsellerom – predalo sa z nej šestnásť miliónov výtlačkov. Harari je tiež autorom bestsellerov Homo Deus a 21 lekcií pre 21. storočie. Pri tejto adaptácii úspešnej knihy Sapiens: Stručná história ľudstva úzko spolupracoval s renomovanými komiksovými výtvarníkmi Danielom Casanavom a Davidom Vandermeulenom.

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Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari

The phenomenal international and Sunday Times bestseller from the author of SapiensStories brought us together. Books spread our ideas – and our mythologies. The internet promised infinite knowledge.The algorithm learned our secrets – and then turned us against each other. What will AI do?Nexus is the thrilling account of how we arrived at this moment, and the urgent choices we must now make to survive – and to thrive. PRAISE FOR NEXUS'One of the most remarkable intellects of our generation' RORY STEWART‘Tremendous, thought-provoking and so very well-reasoned .. . If there is one book that I would urge everyone to read – it is Nexus’ STEPHEN FRY'A wake-up call in the gentlest, most urgent way' YOTAM OTTOLENGHI'This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI’ MUSTAFA SULEYMAN'A super narrative writer' GUARDIAN‘[Harari] sticks the world together in a gleaming shape that inspires and excites' TELEGRAPHPRAISE FOR YUVAL NOAH HARARI‘The great thinker of our age’ THE TIMES‘Interesting and provocative’ BARACK OBAMA‘One of my favourite writers and thinkers’ NATALIE PORTMAN

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Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Príbeh o tom, ako informačné siete budujú aj rúcajú náš svet.Za posledných 100 000 rokov sme my, druh Homo sapiens, nahromadili obrovskú moc. Ale napriek všetkým svojim objavom, vynálezom a víťazstvám stojíme na prahu existenčnej krízy. Svet je na pokraji ekologického kolapsu. Medzinárodné a politické napätie stúpa, zatiaľ čo my sa bezhlavo rútime do éry AI – cudzej informačnej siete, ktorá nás môže zničiť. Popritom všetkom, čo sme dosiahli, vzniká otázka, prečo sme takí sebadeštruktívni. Nexus mapuje dlhú históriu ľudstva a uvažuje, ako sme sa ocitli v tomto toku informácií. Yuval Noah Harari nás sprevádza od doby kamennej cez kanonizáciu Biblie, vynález tlače, vzostup masmédií a nedávne oživenie populizmu. Žiada nás, aby sme sa zamysleli nad zložitým vzťahom medzi informáciami a pravdou, byrokraciou a mytológiou, múdrosťou a mocou.Zamýšľa sa, ako pomocou informácií dosahovali svoje ciele systémy ako Rímska ríša, katolícka cirkev či Sovietsky zväz, či už v dobrom alebo zlom. Zaoberá sa naliehavými rozhodnutiami, pred ktorými stojíme, keď našu existenciu ohrozuje iná ako ľudská inteligencia.Informácie nie sú základnou surovinou pravdy, a nie sú ani obyčajnou zbraňou. Nexus skúma nádejnú zlatú strednú cestu medzi týmito extrémami a popritom znovu objavuje našu ľudskosť. Príbehy nás spojili. Knihy šírili naše myšlienky – aj mytológie. Internet nám sľúbil nekonečné poznanie. Algoritmus spoznal naše tajomstvá – a potom nás poštval proti sebe. Čo s nami urobí umelá inteligencia?História nie je štúdiom minulosti; je to štúdium zmeny. História nás učí, čo zostáva rovnaké, čo sa mení a ako sa veci menia.Tendencia vytvárať silné veci s nezamýšľanými následkami sa nezačala s vynálezom parného stroja alebo AI, ale s vynálezom náboženstva.Keď občania nedokážu spolu navzájom komunikovať a považujú sa navzájom za nepriateľov namiesto politických rivalov, demokracia je neudržateľná.Prečo sa nám tak darí hromadiť informácie aj moc, ale oveľa menej dosiahnuť múdrosť?Demokracie zomierajú nielen vtedy, keď ľudia nemôžu slobodne hovoriť, ale aj vtedy, keď nie sú ochotní alebo schopní počúvať.Je pravda, že medzi najhoršími príslušníkmi nášho druhu vládne chamtivosť a krutosť, ktoré zlých jednotlivcov vedú k zneužívaniu moci. Ale prečo ľudské spoločnosti zverujú moc svojim najhorším predstaviteľom? Väčšina Nemcov v roku 1933 predsa neboli psychopati. Tak prečo volili Hitlera?Namiesto smerovania k pokroku je história ľudských informačných sietí chôdzou po lane, ktorá sa snaží nájsť rovnováhu medzi pravdou a poriadkom.Povedali o titule„Užitočná, dobre podložená príručka... múdra a odvážna.“ – The New York Times„Strhujúce… Diagnóza a výzva k činu.“ — Guardian„Harariho rozprávanie je pútavé a pozoruhodne originálne.“ – The Economist„Vízia rýchlo sa blížiacej budúcnosti, ktorá je (zároveň) vzrušujúca a mrazivá.“ – Stephen Fry"Táto veľmi dôležitá kniha prichádza v kritickom čase, keď všetci premýšľame o dôsledkoch AI a automatizovanej produkcie obsahu...Majstrovské a provokatívne." —Mustafa Suleyman, autor knihy Nezadržitelná vlna"V konfrontácii s lavínou kníh o vyhliadkach AI by čitatelia mali začať s touto."—Kirkus Reviews

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Homo deus - Yuval Noah Harari

Vo svojom kritikmi uznávanom medzinárodnom bestselleri, Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari vysvetlil, ako sa ľudstvu podarilo ovládnuť planétu. V knihe Homo Deus skúma budúcnosť ľudstva a ponúka víziu zajtrajška, ktorá sa zdá byť nezrozumiteľná, ale časom sa stane neodvratná: ľudstvo stratí nielen svoju dominanciu, ale aj samotný zmysel.Za posledné storočie sa ľudstvu podarilo nemožné: premeniť nekontrolovateľné sily prírody - hladomor, epidémie a vojny - na zvládnuteľné výzvy. Dnes zomiera viac ľudí na prejedanie ako na hladomor, viac ľudí zomiera na starobu ako na infekčné choroby a samovraždu spácha viac ľudí, ako stihnú zabiť vojaci, teroristi a zločinci dohromady. Sme jediným druhom v dlhej histórii Zeme, ktorému sa samotnému podarilo zmeniť celú planétu, a už sme prestali očakávať, že by naše osudy mohla formovať nejaká vyššia sila.Čo nahradí hladomor, epidémie a vojny na prvých miestach ľudského snaženia? Aký osud si pripravíme a aké ciele budeme sledovať? Homo Deus skúma projekty, sny a nočné mory, ktoré budú formovať dvadsiate prvé storočie, od prekonania smrti po vytvorenie umelého života. Lenže pri dosahovaní týchto cieľov môže nakoniec väčšina ľudských bytostí stratiť svoj zmysel. Čo budeme robiť potom? A ako ochránime tento krehký svet pred svojimi vlastnými ničivými silami? Nemôžeme zastaviť chod histórie, ale môžeme ovplyvniť jej smerovanie.Predvídanie budúcnosti obvykle predpokladá, že zajtrajšok bude v podstate veľmi podobný dnešku - že budeme mať úžasné nové technológie, ale stále nás budú usmerňovať staré dobré humanistické hodnoty ako sloboda a rovnosť. Homo Deus tieto predpoklady rúca a naznačuje širokú škálu alternatívnych možností, s provokatívnymi argumentmi na každej strane. Napríklad:" Hlavné produkty ekonomiky dvadsiateho prvého storočia nebudú textílie, autá ani zbrane, ale telá, mozgy a mysle." Priemyselná revolúcia vytvorila pracujúcu triedu, ďalšia veľká revolúcia vytvorí zbytočnú triedu." Spôsob, akým my ľudia zaobchádzame so zvieratami, nastavuje zrkadlo, ako budú vylepšení superľudia zaobchádzať s nami." Demokracia a voľný trh sa zrútia, keď nás Google a Facebook budú poznať lepšie ako my sami, a autorita sa presunie z jednotlivých ľudí na zosieťované algoritmy." Ľudia nebudú proti strojom bojovať - splynú s nimi. Smerujeme skôr k manželstvu ako vojne.Takto vyzerá nový svet a priepasť medzi tými, ktorí naskočia na palubu, a tými, ktorí sa neprispôsobia, bude väčšia ako priepasť medzi priemyselnými impériami a agrárnymi kmeňmi, dokonca väčšia aj ako medzi Homo sapiens a neandertálcami. Toto je ďalšia fáza evolúcie. Toto je Homo deus.

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Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari

The story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Sapiens.For the last 100,000 years, humans have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse.Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI - a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. If we are so wise, why are we so self-destructive?NEXUS considers how the flow of information has shaped us, and our world.Taking us from the Stone Age through the Bible, early modern witch-hunts, Stalinism, Nazism and the resurgence of populism today, Yuval Noah Harari asks us to consider the complex relationship between information and truth, bureaucracy and mythology, wisdom and power. He explores how different societies and political systems have wielded information to achieve their goals, for good and ill. And he addresses the urgent choices we face as non-human intelligence threatens our very existence.Information is not the raw material of truth; neither is it a mere weapon.NEXUS explores the hopeful middle ground between these extremes, and of rediscovering our shared humanity.

Objev podobné jako Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari

Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari

Príbeh o tom, ako informačné siete budujú aj rúcajú náš svet.Za posledných 100 000 rokov sme my, druh Sapiens, nahromadili obrovskú moc. Ale napriek všetkým našim objavom, vynálezom a víťazstvám stojíme teraz na prahu existenčnej krízy. Svet je na pokraji ekologického kolapsu. Medzinárodné a politické napätie stúpa. A my sa bezhlavo rútime do éry AI – cudzej informačnej siete, ktorá nás môže zničiť. Popri tom všetkom, čo sme dosiahli, prečo sme takí sebadeštruktívni?Nexus sa pozerá na dlhú históriu ľudstva a uvažuje, ako sme sa tu v tom toku informácií ocitli. Yuval Noah Harari nás sprevádza od doby kamennej cez kánonizáciu Biblie, vynález tlače, vzostup masmédií a nedávne oživenie populizmu. Žiada nás, aby sme sa zamysleli nad zložitým vzťahom medzi informáciami a pravdou, byrokraciou a mytológiou, múdrosťou a mocou.Zamýšľa sa, ako pomocou informácií dosahovali svoje ciele systémy ako Rímska ríša, katolícka cirkev či Sovietsky zväz, či už v dobrom alebo zlom. Zaoberá sa naliehavými rozhodnutiami, pred ktorými stojíme, keď našu existenciu ohrozuje iná ako ľudská inteligencia.Informácie nie sú základnou surovinou pravdy, a nie sú ani obyčajnou zbraňou. Nexus skúma nádejnú zlatú strednú cestu medzi týmito extrémami a popri tom znovu objavuje našu ľudskosť.Príbehy nás spojili.Knihy šírili naše myšlienky – aj mytológie.Internet nám sľúbil nekonečné poznanie. Algoritmus spoznal naše tajomstvá – a potom nás poštval proti sebe.Čo s nami urobí umelá inteligencia?Nexus je napínavý príbeh o tom, ako sme dospeli k tomuto okamihu a o naliehavých rozhodnutiach, ktoré musíme urobiť teraz, aby sme prežili – a prosperovali.

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Homo Deus - Yuval Noah Harari

**THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER**Sapiens showed us where we came from. In our increasingly uncertain times, Homo Deus shows us where we''re going.''Spellbinding'' GuardianThe world-renowned historian and intellectual Yuval Noah Harari envisions a near future in which we face a new set of challenges. Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century and beyond - from overcoming death to creating artificial life.It asks the fundamental questions: how can we protect this fragile world from our own destructive power? And what does our future hold?''Even more readable, even more important, than his excellent Sapiens'' Kazuo Ishiguro''Homo Deus will shock you. It will entertain you. It will make you think in ways you had not thought before'' Daniel Kahneman, bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow

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Money - Yuval Noah Harari

How did money come to be invented? Why does it now have such significance in our lives? Does it make us happier or unhappier? And what does the future hold for it? With brilliant clarity and insight, Yuval Noah Harari takes the reader on a journey from the very first coins through to 21st century economics and shows us how we are all on the brink of a revolution, whether we like it or not.

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Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari

Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we’re going. Sapiens is a thrilling account of humankind’s extraordinary history – from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age – and our journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world.

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Nexus - Stručná historie informačních sítí od doby kamenné po AI - Yuval Noah Harari

NEXUS – Stručná historie informačních sítí od doby kamenné po AI je výjimečná kniha nejčtenějšího historika současnosti, která odhaluje, jak informační toky formovaly svět – od pradávných dob až po nástup umělé inteligence.V době, kdy zažíváme největší informační revoluci v dějinách, potřebujeme pochopit, co jí předcházelo. Harari poutavě a přesvědčivě popisuje, jak knihy šířily nejen velké myšlenky, ale i nebezpečné mýty. Jak algoritmy zpočátku usnadnily život, a nakonec rozdělily společnost. A ptá se: Co přinese AI?Autor sleduje vývoj informačních sítí od doby kamenné, přes kanonizaci Bible, inkvizici, stalinismus, nacismus, až po dnešní populismus a vzestup umělé inteligence. Ukazuje, jak moc prostřednictvím informací ovlivňovala společnost a jak ji politické systémy využívaly k upevnění své vlády.Dnešní informační revoluce je však radikálně odlišná a nebezpečnější než všechny předchozí. Harari se zamýšlí nad tím, jaká existenciální rizika představuje umělá inteligence, která se rozhoduje bez odpovědnosti a může utvářet svět bez lidské kontroly.V knize se mimo jiné dozvíte: Svobodný tok informací automaticky nevede k pravdě. Skon vytvářet mocné entity sahá až k vynálezu náboženství, ne AI. Algoritmy činí rozhodnutí, ale nenesou za ně následky. Nové digitální říše se mohou chovat stejně vykořisťovatelsky jako koloniální impéria. Demokracie mají díky sebeopravným mechanismům větší odolnost vůči hrozbám AI než diktatury. „Důležitá kniha, přicházející ve významném okamžiku lidských dějin.“— SCIENCE

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Sapiens - Stručné dějiny lidstva - Yuval Noah Harari

SAPIENS – Stručné dějiny lidstva je výjimečná kniha izraelského historika Yuvala Noaha Harariho, která vás provede 70 000 lety lidského vývoje – od kognitivní revoluce až po současnost.Proč přežil právě homo sapiens, zatímco ostatní lidské druhy vymřely? Co z nás udělalo bytosti schopné měnit klima, upravovat geny a snít o nesmrtelnosti? A proč, navzdory moci a technologickému pokroku, nejsme o nic šťastnější než naši předkové?Harari zkoumá klíčové procesy, které formovaly naši civilizaci, a nabízí překvapivou perspektivu: člověk ovládl svět nikoli silou, ale schopností sdílet příběhy a věřit mýtům – o bozích, národech, penězích i lidských právech.V knize se mimo jiné dozvíte: Písmo vzniklo primárně pro potřeby účetnictví, ne pro poezii či filozofii. Zemědělská revoluce přinesla horší stravu, více dřiny a úzkostí, nikoli pohodlnější život. Náboženskou víru nedokázal významně ohrozit ani nástup vědy. Peníze jsou nejuniverzálnějším systémem důvěry, jaký kdy lidstvo vytvořilo. Schopnost učit se a měnit je jediným skutečným tajemstvím úspěchu rodu sapiens. Vydejte se na fascinující cestu dějinami, která změní váš pohled na lidstvo, společnost i sebe sama.

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Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari - audiokniha

Audiokniha: NEXUS – Stručná historie informačních sítí od doby kamenné po AI je výjimečná kniha nejčtenějšího historika současnosti, která odhaluje, jak informační toky formovaly svět – od pradávných dob až po nástup umělé inteligence.V době, kdy zažíváme největší informační revoluci v dějinách, potřebujeme pochopit, co jí předcházelo. Harari poutavě a přesvědčivě popisuje, jak knihy šířily nejen velké myšlenky, ale i nebezpečné mýty. Jak algoritmy zpočátku usnadnily život, a nakonec rozdělily společnost. A ptá se: Co přinese AI?Autor sleduje vývoj informačních sítí od doby kamenné, přes kanonizaci Bible, inkvizici, stalinismus, nacismus, až po dnešní populismus a vzestup umělé inteligence. Ukazuje, jak moc prostřednictvím informací ovlivňovala společnost a jak ji politické systémy využívaly k upevnění své vlády.Dnešní informační revoluce je však radikálně odlišná a nebezpečnější než všechny předchozí. Harari se zamýšlí nad tím, jaká existenciální rizika představuje umělá inteligence, která se rozhoduje bez odpovědnosti a může utvářet svět bez lidské kontroly.V knize se mimo jiné dozvíte: Svobodný tok informací automaticky nevede k pravdě. Skon vytvářet mocné entity sahá až k vynálezu náboženství, ne AI. Algoritmy činí rozhodnutí, ale nenesou za ně následky. Nové digitální říše se mohou chovat stejně vykořisťovatelsky jako koloniální impéria. Demokracie mají díky sebeopravným mechanismům větší odolnost vůči hrozbám AI než diktatury. „Důležitá kniha, přicházející ve významném okamžiku lidských dějin.“ — SCIENCE

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Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World - Yuval Noah Harari

*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story . . . Have you ever wondered how we got here? From hunting mammoths, to flying to the moon? It is because we are unstoppable. But what made us so? Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!). And this has made us very powerful . . . but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more. So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was - the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables. Find out how fire shrank our stomachs, how our ancestors spoke to animals, what football can tell us about being human, how we used our superpower for good and bad . . . and how YOU have the superpower to change the world. With full-colour illustrations showing the relentless rise and rise of the human race, this is history like you've never experienced it before.

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