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The instant Sunday Times bestseller -- a beautiful story of rebellion and science''A triumph. . . We are left in a world that is not disenchanted by science, but even more magical'' Financial TimesIn June 1925, twenty-three-year-old Werner Heisenberg, suffering from hay fever, had retreated to the treeless, wind-battered island of Helgoland in the North Sea in order to think. Walking all night, by dawn he had wrestled with an idea that would transform the whole of science and our very conception of the world.In Helgoland Carlo Rovelli tells the story of the birth of quantum physics and its bright young founders who were to become some of the most famous Nobel winners in science. It is a celebration of youthful rebellion and intellectual revolution. An invitation to a magical place.Here Rovelli illuminates competing interpretations of this science and offers his own original view, describing the world we touch as a fabric woven by relations. Where we, as every other thing around us, exist in our interactions with one another, in a never-ending game of mirrors.A dazzling work from a celebrated scientist and master storyteller, Helgoland transports us to dizzying heights, reminding us of the many pleasures of the life of the mind.Translated by Erica Segre and Simon CarnellChosen as a Book of the Year by The Times, Financial Times, Sunday Times, Guardian and ProspectShortlisted for the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize

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Prekvapujúco objavný pohľad na kvantovú teóriuČo je kvantová fyzika, ako ju objavili a čo vypovedá o nás? Odpoveď na tieto otázky formuluje Carlo Rovelli s preňho typickou filozofickou a kultúrnou hĺbkou, pričom jeho texty zostávajú jasné, výstižné a často priam lyrické.Začína opisom zrodu kvantovej fyziky na fascinujúcom ostrove bez stromov Helgoland v Severnom mori, kde sa mladý Werner Heisenberg liečil zo sennej nádchy. Práve tam prvý raz zazrel za klasickou mechanikou neobyčajné a prekrásne vnútro reality. V Rovelliho rozprávaní ožívajú géniovia svojej doby, približuje nám ich zvláštne pokusy, cez ktoré sa snažili pochopiť kvantovú teóriu, a objasňuje, prečo uznáva interpretáciu reality založenú na vzájomných interakciách a vzťahoch. Pokúša sa vysvetliť význam a vplyv tejto novej vízie sveta na filozofiu aj na chápanie seba samého. Sám hovorí:„Pochopenie, že neexistujeme ako autonómne subjekty, nám pomáha oslobodiť sa od pripútania a utrpenia. Práve pre svoju nestálosť, pre absenciu každého Absolútna má život zmysel a je drahocenný... sme len obrazmi obrazov. Realita vrátane nás samých je iba slabým a krehkým závojom, za ktorým... niet ničoho.“

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Známý soudobý teoretický fyzik Carlo Rovelli, jeden z tvůrců smyčkové kvantové gravitace, ale také vynikající spisovatel, se v této knize zabývá okolnostmi vzniku kvantové mechaniky, snad nejpozoruhodnější fyzikální teorie všech dob. Nejprve elegantně líčí její zrod v díle Heisenberga a Schrödingera a popisuje hlavní podivnosti teorie. Následuje líčení, jak se s nimi různí fyzikové pokusili vypořádat: zavedli kvůli nim paralelní vesmíry, skryté fyzikální proměnné anebo postulovali kolaps měření. Ani s jedním z těchto bizarních řešení se Rovelli neztotožňuje a předkládá čtenáři zajímavou a přirozenou variantu, takzvanou relační interpretaci kvantové teorie. A jak už je Rovelliho dobrým zvykem, jedná se o napínavé, poučné, a přitom obecně srozumitelné čtení.

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THE PHENOMENAL BESTSELLER 'There's a book I've been carrying around like a small Bible, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics' - Benedict Cumberbatch Everything you need to know about modern physics, the universe and our place in the world in seven enlightening lessons 'Here, on the edge of what we know, in contact with the ocean of the unknown, shines the mystery and the beauty of the world. And it's breathtaking' These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the twentieth century and still continues to shake us today. In this mind-bending introduction to modern physics, Carlo Rovelli explains Einstein's theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind. Not since Richard Feynman's celebrated Six Easy Pieces has physics been so vividly, intelligently and entertainingly revealed. Translated by Simon Carnell and Erica Segre

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eBook: Známý soudobý teoretický fyzik a nadšený popularizátor vědy Carlo Rovelli se ve své knize zaměřuje na zrod a interpretaci snad nejpozoruhodnější fyzikální teorie všech dob - kvantové mechaniky. Její základy položil Werner Heisenberg na odloučeném ostrově Helgoland v polovině 20. let minulého století a poznatky teorie se dodnes vymykají našim zažitým představám o fungování fyzikálního světa. Vědci se snažili vypořádat s podivuhodností kvantové mechaniky různými způsoby, například zaváděním nekonečného množství paralelních vesmírů, skrytých proměnných nebo předpovídáním dosud nepozorovaných fyzikálních mechanismů. Ani s jedním z těchto řešení se však Rovelli neztotožňuje a tvrdí, že k pochopení teorie je nutné opustit myšlenkové mantinely klasické fyziky a zásadně proměnit způsob, jakým nahlížíme na realitu a naše místo v ní. Rovelli znovu dokazuje, že dokáže poutavě, napínavě a srozumitelně líčit složitá témata pohybující se na pomezí fyziky a filozofie.Vychází ve spolupráci s nakladatelstvím Argo.

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Time is a mystery that does not cease to puzzle us. Philosophers, artists and poets have long explored its meaning while scientists have found that its structure is different from the simple intuition we have of it. From Boltzmann to quantum theory, from Einstein to loop quantum gravity, our understanding of time has been undergoing radical transformations. Time flows at a different speed in different places, the past and the future differ far less than we might think, and the very notion of the present evaporates in the vast universe. With his extraordinary charm and sense of wonder, bringing together science, art and philosophy, Carlo Rovelli unravels this mystery, inviting us to imagine a world where time is in us and we are not in time.

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A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to quantum physics. Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This beginner's quantum physics book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to quantum physics on the market.Understanding Quantum Physics Has Never Been EasierThis illuminating reference book introduces you to the greatest physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries such as Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Richard Feynman, and more! It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in physics or science in general and life-long learners. This book about quantum physics offers you: - Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to convey information in a visual way- Clear, authoritative text that explains 100 key concepts- Introduction to theoretical ideas and their everyday applications This smart but powerful guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts in a clear, visual way. Step inside the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at times seems to conflict with common sense.Unlock the mysteries of more than 100 key ideas, from quantum mechanics basics to the uncertainty principle and quantum tunnelling. Each pared-back, single-page entry demystifies the groundbreaking ideas in modern science. From Schrödinger's Cat and quantum teleportation to atoms and gravity, Simply Quantum Physics is the ultimate jargon-free overview of the subject.Whether you're a physics student or just an interested layman, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand the basics. Complete the Series:Part of DK Book's exciting, brand-new reference series for those who are time-poor, but keen to learn more. Discover the mysteries of more key philosophical ideas in Simply Philosophy.

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Fans of Chris Ferrie's Organic Chemistry for Babies, Rocket Science for Babies, and 8 Little Planets will love this introduction to quantum physics for babies and toddlers!It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.Written by an expert, Quantum Physics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the principle that gives quantum physics its name. Babies (and grownups!) will discover that the wild world of atoms never comes to a standstill. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a quantum physicist!If you're looking for the perfect quantum physics gift, quantum physics book, or more Baby University books for your little one, look no further! Quantum Physics for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

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Autor, přední teoretický fyzik, spolutvůrce smyčkové kvantové gravitace, ale také výtečný spisovatel, se ve své nejnovější knize zabývá tajemstvím času, možná vůbec největší záhadou světa. V první části srozumitelným způsobem shrnuje, co o čase zjistila moderní fyzika. Vysvětluje, že fyzikální čas vůbec není unikátní, všude stejný a stejně plynoucí, dokonce není ani spojitý, a na kvantové úrovni se úplně vytrácí. Do tohoto podivuhodného světa zbaveného vší časovosti nás Rovelli zavádí ve druhé části knihy, aby nás ve třetí části své dobrodružné výpravy dovedl zpátky k nám, k lidským bytostem. Je totiž nutné vysvětlit, odkud se vlastně bere náš intenzivní pocit plynoucího času. Během pátrání po pachateli Rovelli přichází s odvážnou myšlenkou, totiž že pachatelem může být sám detektiv. Neboť tajemství času možná ve své podstatě netkví v základech v kosmu, ale v nás samotných.

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From Carlo Rovelli, the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, this is a story of wonder, new worlds and why the end is just the beginningLet us journey into the heart of a black hole. Let us slip beyond its boundary, the horizon, and tumble - on and on - down this crack in the universe. As we plunge, we'll see geometry fold, we'll feel the equations draw tight around us.Eventually, we'll pass it: the remains of a star, deep and dense and falling further far. And then - the bottom. Where time and space end, and the white hole is born .. . With lightness and magic, here Carlo Rovelli traces the ongoing adventure of his own cutting-edge research, of the uncertainty and joy of going where we've not yet been.Guiding us to the edge of theory and experiment, he invites us to go beyond, to experience the fever and the disquiet of science. Here is the extraordinary life of a white hole.

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Dostávame sa k horizontu čiernej diery, vstupujeme do nej, pozvoľna zostupujeme nadol k jej dnu, tam, kde sa čas a priestor rozpúšťajú. Pokračujeme ďalej, až saocitneme v bielej diere, kde je čas obrátený naruby, a odtiaľ sa vydáme...do budúcnosti.Vydajme sa spolu so svetoznámym fyzikom Carlom Rovellim do srdca čiernej diery. Stratíme sa za jej horizontom a padáme trhlinou do hlbín vesmíru. Geometria sa mení. Čas a priestor sa zvláštne rozpínajú a zmršťujú, až sa nakoniec úplne rozplynú v jadre čiernej diery a zrodí sa biela diera.Rovelli zasvätil svoju kariéru analýze myšlienok deformujúcich sa v čase všeobecnej relativity a skúmaniu mätúcich neistôt kvantovej mechaniky. VBielych dierachčitateľovi bez ostychu odhaľuje myseľ vedca počas práce. Pozorne sleduje svoj napínavý výskum a uvažuje, či by sa všetky čierne diery mohli raz zmeniť na diery biele.Rovnako pútavo píše o práci vedca aj o zázrakoch vesmíru. Delí sa s nami o strach, neistotu a časté sklamanie zo skúmaných hypotéz a neznámych svetov, ale aj o radosť z nových myšlienok smerujúcich k nečakaným záverom. Pozýva nás zažiť horúčku vedeckého bádania a povedie nás až k ďalekým horizontom... kde zažijeme na vlastnej koži zvláštny a prekvapivý život bielej diery.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil.' After taking an elixir created in his laboratory, mild mannered Dr Jekyll is transformed into the cruel and despicable Mr Hyde. Although seemingly harmless at first, things soon descend into chaos and Jekyll quickly realises there is only one way to stop Hyde. Stevenson's quintessential novella of the Victorian era epitomizes the conflict between psychology, science and religious morality, but is fundamentally a triumphant study of the duality of human nature.

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*Now available as a full-length novel! Originally published in five ebook parts*AD 18, Britannia.The Roman Empire rules much of the known world. Beyond the northern frontier lies Britannia, where ceaseless feuding amongst the Celts leaves the island vulnerable to Rome''s ambitions.Caratacus, son of a powerful king, has no premonition of destiny when he is dispatched to train with the Druids. A brutal regime transforms the young prince into a warrior with unparalleled military skills - and the strategic cunning essential to outwit a stronger enemy.Nothing can prepare a man for the vicious reality of war. When Caratacus''s father takes a stand against aggressive neighbouring tribes, the combat exercises are over; this is a fight to the death. Only the most ruthless of tactics offer any hope of victory. But Caratacus, and the loyal comrades willing to ride with him into hostile terrain, are ready to do whatever it takes - and endure any hardship - to defeat those set on destroying their kingdom . . .As mayhem and carnage spread across the land, everywhere can be felt the malign influence of Rome. Even if the battle is won, conflict with the Empire lies ahead.Warrior: first in the brand new Warlord of Britannia series from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata - the story of Britannia''s barbarian warlord Caratacus.Originally published in 5 ebook novellas

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A beautiful picture-book adaptation of Thomas Harding's Costa-shortlisted biography for adults, exquisitely illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.On the outskirts of Berlin, a wooden cottage stands on the shore of a lake. Over the course of a century, this little house played host to a loving Jewish family, a renowned Nazi composer, wartime refugees and a Stasi informant; in that time, a world war came and went, and the Berlin Wall was built a stone's throw from the cottage's back door.Thomas Harding first shared this remarkable story in his Costa-shortlisted biography The House by the Lake - now he has rendered it into a deeply moving picture-book for young readers. With words that read like a haunting fairy-tale, and magnificent artwork by Britta Teckentrup, this is the astonishing true story of the house by the lake.

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eBook: Carlo Rovelli, přední teoretický fyzik, spolutvůrce smyčkové kvantové gravitace, ale také výtečný spisovatel, se ve své nejnovější knize zabývá tajemstvím času, možná vůbec největší záhadou světa. V první části srozumitelným způsobem shrnuje, co o čase zjistila moderní fyzika. Vysvětluje, že fyzikální čas vůbec není unikátní, všude stejný a stejně plynoucí, dokonce není ani spojitý, a na kvantové úrovni se úplně vytrácí. Do tohoto podivuhodného světa zbaveného vší časovosti nás Rovelli zavádí ve druhé části knihy, aby nás ve třetí části své dobrodružné výpravy dovedl zpátky k nám, k lidským bytostem. Je totiž nutné vysvětlit, odkud se vlastně bere náš intenzivní pocit plynoucího času. Protože tajemství času možná ve své podstatě netkví v základech v kosmu, ale v nás samotných.Vychází ve spolupráci s nakladatelstvím Argo.

Objev podobné jako Řád času - Carlo Rovelli - e-kniha

'Compulsively readable' New York Times'Utterly original' Alberto ManguelIn the small and the insignificant - that's where life hides, that's where it builds its nest. Our unnamed narrator is not well. He suffers from attacks of 'pathological empathy', which cause him to wander unbidden into other people's memories.He moves from recollection to recollection - from a Bulgarian country fair in 1925, where he meets a Minotaur, to inside the mind of a slug, as it is swallowed by his own Grandfather. Part family history, part coming-of-age story, part meditation on life in Communist Europe, The Physics of Sorrow is a dazzlingly inventive, mind-expanding novel from one of Europe's most important writers. TRANSLATED FROM THE BULGARIAN BY ANGELA RODEL

Objev podobné jako The Physics of Sorrow - Georgi Gospodinov

Exam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas; SQALevel & Subject: GCSE English Literature; Nationals and HighersFirst teaching: September 2015Next exam: June 2025This edition of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes complete with the novel, plus an introduction providing context, and a glossary explaining key terms. ‘He put the glass to his lips, and drank at one gulp. A cry followed; he reeled, staggered, clutched at the table and held on, staring with injected eyes, gasping with open mouth; and as I looked there came, I thought, a change…’A series of brutal incidents – a murder, the trampling of a child – leads lawyer Mr Utterson to try to find out more about the repulsive perpetrator Mr Hyde. More importantly, he begins to question how Hyde is connected to Utterson’s old friend, the respectable Dr Jekyll.Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novel, with its concern with doubles and the ‘dual nature of man’, takes the reader into the darker regions of late Victorian London, as Utterson begins to unravel the mystery and confront the horror of Hyde’s true identity.

Objev podobné jako The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson, Collins GCSE

eBook: One is kind, well-respected, and intelligent. The other is evil, selfish and, oh-so-immoral. But what if I told you that they were both the same person? And what would you think if I revealed that scientific endeavours, gory investigations, and malicious meanderings were behind this strange case of dual personality? ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ is a tense and thrilling read for fans of Netflix’s gloriously gothic ‘Wednesday’ series. Celebrated for his rip-roaring adventure tales and gothic fiction, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and ‘Kidnapped´.

Objev podobné jako The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

Fyzika je opravdovým dobrodružstvím poznání. A moderní fyzika, vzešlá z vědeckých revolucí 20. století, posunula hranice našeho chápání světa daleko za hranice běžné představivosti. Rovelliho nejnovější kniha je souborem sedmi esejů, napsaných původně pro kulturní rubriku nedělních novin. Přes svou stručnost poskytují báječný a vyvážený přehled hlavních aspektů současné fyziky a kosmologie. Lekce se postupně věnují Einsteinově obecné teorii relativity, kvantové mechanice, globální architektuře kosmu, elementárním částicím, pokusům o kvantování gravitace, principiální náhodě, povaze času a termodynamice černých děr. Závěrečná sedmá lekce popisuje, jaké je naše vlastní místo ve fyzikální realitě, jak ji dnes známe. Lekce byly napsány především pro ty, kdo vědí jen málo anebo vůbec nic o přírodních vědách, jejich literární styl a obsah však ocení i odborně poučený čtenář. V Itálii se tato elegantně napsaná knížka z roku 2015 stala bestselerem a bude přeložena do více než 20 jazyků.

Objev podobné jako Sedm krátkých přednášek z fyziky - Carlo Rovelli

An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls!Meet the remarkable Ada Lovelace: rebellious rule-breaker and maths whizz-kid. Growing up in the shadow of her eccentric superstar father, the poet Lord Byron, and under the eye of her strict mother, Ada spends her time inventing and designing flying machines and studying her favourite subject - maths. In Ada's time, girls aren't encouraged to pursue maths, physics or engineering as they're considered not clever enough but Ada doesn't let this stop her. Once she grows up, Ada meets the famous inventor and engineer Charles Babbage, who introduces her to a truly extraordinary machine ... one that will test Ada's powers of logic and imagination, and establish her as the world'd very first computer programmer!This is the absolutely astonishing, fantastically feminist and, best of all, totally true story of one amazingly determined young lady!

Objev podobné jako Ada Lovelace: The Fantastically Feminist (and Totally True) Story of the Mathematician Extraordinaire - Anna Doherty

Thirteen-year-old Leni is coming of age in a tumultuous time. Caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, she dares to hope that Alaska will lead to a better future for her family, and a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.As Leni grows up in the shadow of her parents’ increasingly volatile marriage, she meets Matthew. And Matthew – thoughtful, kind, and brave – makes her believe in the possibility of a better life. With her trademark combination of elegant prose and deeply drawn characters, Kristin Hannah celebrates the remarkable and enduring strength of women.

Objev podobné jako The Great Alone: A Story of Love, Heartbreak and Survival From the Worldwide Bestselling Author of The Four Winds - Kristin Hannahová

Classic / British EnglishDr Jekyll is a London doctor who is liked and respected for his work. Mr Hyde is an evil man, completely unknown in London society. There is a murder and Hyde seems to be responsible. So why does the good doctor give Mr Hyde the key to his house – and decide to leave everything to Mr Hyde in his will?

Objev podobné jako PER | Level 5: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson

Did Patrizia Reggiani murder her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci, in 1995 because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because her glamorous ex was preparing to marry his mistress, Paola Franchi? Or is there a possibility she didn't do it at all? In this gripping account of the ascent, eventual collapse, and resurrection of the Gucci dynasty, Sara Gay Forden takes us behind the scenes of the trial and exposes the passions, the power, and the vulnerabilities of the greatest fashion family of our times.

Objev podobné jako The House of Gucci : A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed - Sara Gay Fordenová

Kniha - autor Josef Čermák, 453 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá The Story of Czechs and Slovaks in Canada s podtitulem, It all began with Prince Rupert vytvořil JUDr.Josef Čermák, Q.C. ojedinělé encyklopedické dílo o historii Čechů a Slováků v Kanadě, které je dějovou linií přivedeno až do současnosti se záměrem zobrazit většinu oborů lidské činnosti, v nichž Češi a Slováci v Kanadě vynikli. Kniha obsahuje rejstřík jmenný a věcný cca se čtyřmi tisíci hesel, což dosvědčuje řadu priorit, které autor sleduje od symbolického předání území Kanady dědici tzv. Zimního krále (Friedrich V. Falcký 1596 – 1632), princi Rupertovi. Kniha napsaná v angličtině, je přínosem nejen pro generace Čechů a Slováků v Kanadě, ale při dnešní znalosti anglického jazyka také pro mladší obyvatelstvo, které zde najde velké penzum vědomostí o emigrantech i exulantech do zemí Severní Ameriky, o jejich povolání, včetně vědeckých oborů, v nichž vynikli. Na jednotlivých osudech lidí...

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The seas cover over two thirds of our planet and yet most of us live our lives on land, creatures of a different element, at once fascinated and terrified by the beauty and power of these great bodies of water. There are some, though, who go to sea, who get to know its many moods -- the tranquil and mirror-like, the raging and ripple-swept -- and who bring back with them their stories of wonder and warning. Hannah Stowe is one such sea-goer and one such storyteller.Having been raised at the tide's edge on the Pembrokeshire coast, falling asleep to the sweep of the lighthouse beam, Hannah Stowe went to see straight after school and has worked on and studied the sea in depth. Drawing on her expertise as a marine biologist and sailor, and her experiences in the North Sea, the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the North Sea, the Celtic Sea, and the Caribbean, Move Like Water is an exploration of the human relationship with the sea, the powerful impression it has made on our culture, and the terrible damage we have inflicted upon its ecosystems. In shimmering, fluid prose, Stowe introduces us to six keystone marine creatures - the firecrow, sperm whale, the albatross, he humpback whale, the shearwater, and the barnacle - encouraging us to fall in love with the seas as she has, to appreciate their majesty and their vulnerability.This is a heartfelt hymn to the sea and an unforgettable introduction to one of the most gifted nature writers of the new generation.

Objev podobné jako Move Like Water: A Story of the Sea and Its Creatures - Stowe Hannah

'Read this powerful book by Miles Johnson right now. It will make you realise that what we call terrorism is actually drug trafficking, what we call politics is organised crime and what we call peace is just a truce between mafias.' - Roberto Saviano, author of Gomorrah'McMafia for the new age' Catherine Belton, author of Putin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and then took on the West'Compelling, visceral and highly readable' Oliver Bullough, bestselling author of Moneyland'As breathless, complex and on-the-edge suspenseful as the finest thriller fiction - but it's all real, which makes it truly extraordinary' Lee Child'This astonishing and cinematic rollercoaster of a debut will bring Miles Johnson's talent into the brilliant light. Delivered with trademark verve and precision, it achieves that rare and precious thing that is the goal of all great reporting: it reveals the world to itself' Alex Perry, author of The Good Mothers'Miles has used his extensive Italian contacts to get a fully-fleshed out story in the Mafia section; likewise with the Hezbollah characters. He has interviewed over 100 people for the book, including many hours with Jack Kelly, the DEA investigator and hero of the book, which gives us an intimate look at a man dedicated to catching bad guys at the expense of his personal life' Dan McCrum, author of Money MenA compulsive true crime thriller about modern-day international drugs trafficking, terrorism and the mafia following an investigation driven by one DEA agent, Jack Kelly. Three very different men battle to control their destinies as they hurtle through the hall of mirrors of the global shadow economy.Salvatore Pititto is an ambitious Mafia capo working on a vast cocaine shipment who becomes unexpectedly pulled into an arms-smuggling conspiracy. Jack Kelly, a veteran US Drug Enforcement Administration agent, tasked with following a trail of dirty money across continents from a top-secret investigative unit based in Virginia.Mustafa Badreddine is a ghost-like master terrorist wanted by governments across the world who has been secretly dispatched to Syria for his final mission. Each man, born in radically different circumstances in the 1960s, is in his own way grappling with the powerful and unstoppable forces that shape the world around us; forces which topple governments, send refugees fleeing across borders, and put guns in the hands of mercenaries and militias. Each has devoted his whole life to an institution-the DEA, the Mafia and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah-and each will eventually be destroyed or betrayed by the thing they believe in the most.Set during 2015 and 2016, as the global order began to implode under the pressures of the Syrian civil war and the European refugee crisis, CHASING SHADOWS looks back over the historical conflicts, events and personal histories that have shaped the lives of these three men. It's a book that shows the betrayals, the disillusionment and the violence as Jack Kelly hunts down his targets.

Objev podobné jako Chasing Shadows: A true story of the Mafia, Drugs and Terrorism - Miles Johnson

eBook: Jedním z největších problémů moderní teoretické fyziky je kvantování gravitace, které se snaží propojit tři pilíře moderní fyziky: obecnou relativitu, kvantovou teorii a statistickou fyziku. Nejúspěšnějším pokusem posledních desetiletí je teorie smyčkové kvantové gravitace, vypracovaná týmem předních teoretiků, do kterého patří i autor této knihy Carlo Rovelli. Této teorii se podařilo dobře definovat kvanta prostoru i kvanta času a zdá se, že nekonečně malé rozměry ani nekonečně krátké časové intervaly opravdu neexistují. K důsledkům této teorie patří, že "realita není, čím se zdá": vzdálenost nelze dělit donekonečna, čas na fundamentální úrovni neexistuje, zmizí nepříjemné singularity z teorie černých děr a prvních okamžiků po velkém třesku. Nejlepším prostředníkem k seznámení s novým konceptem i jeho důsledky je tato výborně napsaná kniha: jednak proto, že ji napsal jeden z hlavních autorů celé teorie, ale zejména z toho důvodu, že Rovelli má vzácný talent jasně, poutavě a s nadhledem vysvětlovat nejspletitější fyzikální teorie. Kromě toho jde prozatím o jediné populární zpracování tohoto zajímavého a aktuálního tématu. Vychází ve spolupráci s nakladatelstvím Argo.

Objev podobné jako Realita není, čím se zdá - Carlo Rovelli - e-kniha

eBook: Fyzika je opravdovým dobrodružstvím poznání. A moderní fyzika, vzešlá z vědeckých revolucí 20. století, posunula hranice našeho chápání světa daleko za hranice běžné představivosti. Rovelliho nejnovější kniha je souborem sedmi esejů, napsaných původně pro kulturní rubriku nedělních novin. Přes svou stručnost poskytují báječný a vyvážený přehled hlavních aspektů současné fyziky a kosmologie. Přednášky se postupně věnují Einsteinově obecné teorii relativity, kvantové mechanice, globální architektuře kosmu, elementárním částicím, pokusům o kvantování gravitace, principiální náhodě, povaze času a termodynamice černých děr. Ta závěrečná, sedmá, popisuje, jaké je naše vlastní místo ve fyzikální realitě, jak ji dnes známe. Lekce byly napsány především pro ty, kdo vědí jen málo anebo vůbec nic o přírodních vědách, jejich literární styl a obsah však ocení i odborně poučený čtenář. V Itálii se tato elegantně napsaná knížka z roku 2014 stala bestselerem a bude přeložena do více než 20 jazyků.

Objev podobné jako Sedm krátkých přednášek z fyziky - Carlo Rovelli - e-kniha

The last of the devastating series of conflicts resulting from the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, the Kosovo War saw more than 13,500 fatalities, with reports of atrocities, amid controversial intervention and bombing by NATO. Twenty years have passed since the war’s end on 11 June 1999, yet Kosovo’s status remains uncertain and questions remain about the possibility of future conflict on European soil. Tim Marshall, then diplomatic editor at Sky News, was on the ground covering the war. This is his captivating account of how events unfolded, exploring the inside story of the way MI6 and the CIA helped the Serbian people to overthrow Slobodan Milosevic, the president of Yugoslavia. It is also a thrilling journalistic memoir, revealing key strategic insights that went on to shape the ideas behind the million-copy international and no.1 Sunday Times bestseller Prisoners of Geography. Drawing on personal experience, eyewitness accounts, and interviews with intelligence officials from five countries, this is the definitive account of one of the major events in recent geopolitical history, the repercussions of which continue to be felt today.

Objev podobné jako Shadowplay: Behind the Lines and Under Fire : The Inside Story of Europe´s Last War - Tim Marshall

A stunning visual celebration of cars over a century of progress!Introducing The Story of the Car - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring automobiles over a period of one hundred years, from the first horseless carriage to driverless vehicles, this all-encompassing car book takes you on a journey to explore the ways in which this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become a fundamental part of everyday life. So get in gear and drive straight in to discover: Fact-filled narrative spreads, profiles, and features offer readers an unrivalled range and breadth of information Packed with colour photographs and artworks, fascinating facts, and biographies that bring every aspect of motoring to life Covers cutting-edge advances in car technology providing the very latest information Features specially commissioned photography, alongside evocative and rarely seen archive images Taking you on a technical journey inside the engine of a luxury car, and into the lives of the most successful pioneers of automobile history, the book also explores the possibilities of the "green" motoring, the electric engine, and the uses of AI on the roads of the future. Combining rarely seen images, insightful biographies.and fascinating features, The Story of the Car illustrates how after over a century of progress and development, cars still convey that undeniable sense of freedom, passion, excitement and desire. From the romance of Route 66, to mainstream motor-racing, alternative car culture to taming the traffic, this all-encompassing book on cars has something for everybody to explore and love. A must-have volume for motoring enthusiasts, whether a gift or a self-purchase, The Story of the Car hosts a plethora of fascinating topics, divided into 8 key chapters, in chronological order.From inventing the car in 1885 and the birth of the automobile industry between 1906-1925, to driving into the future at the start of the new millennium, explore speed, power and style as you race across the world with your new-found knowledge on all things automobiles!On your mark, get set, go!

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Lucy Strange interweaves the Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.Money is scarce in George’s family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in the local mine. It’s far from the dreams George had of continuing his education, and it’s also a dangerous way to earn a living that has already claimed the life of his dad’s older brother.Not long after he starts work, a summer storm leads to flooding in the mine. Trapped down in the dark, George spots a shadowy figure that seems to be telling George to follow him.Can a ghost from the past lead him back to safety, or will George meet the same fate as his long-lost uncle?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Reveals how social media is hacking our minds, our societies and the world - and what we can do about it.

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Publishers Weekly’s “Most Anticipated Books of the Fall”As you read these words, copies of you are being created. Sean Carroll, theoretical physicist and one of this world’s most celebrated writers on science, rewrites the history of 20th century physics. Already hailed as a masterpiece, Something Deeply Hidden shows for the first time that facing up to the essential puzzle of quantum mechanics utterly transforms how we think about space and time. His reconciling of quantum mechanics with Einstein’s theory of relativity changes, well, everything.Most physicists haven’t even recognized the uncomfortable truth: physics has been in crisis since 1927. Quantum mechanics has always had obvious gaps—which have come to be simply ignored. Science popularizers keep telling us how weird it is, how impossible it is to understand. Academics discourage students from working on the "dead end" of quantum foundations. Putting his professional reputation on the line with this audacious yet entirely reasonable book, Carroll says that the crisis can now come to an end. We just have to accept that there is more than one of us in the universe. There are many, many Sean Carrolls. Many of every one of us. Copies of you are generated thousands of times per second. The Many Worlds Theory of quantum behavior says that every time there is a quantum event, a world splits off with everything in it the same, except in that other world the quantum event didn't happen. Step-by-step in Carroll's uniquely lucid way, he tackles the major objections to this otherworldly revelation until his case is inescapably established. Rarely does a book so fully reorganize how we think about our place in the universe. We are on the threshold of a new understanding—of where we are in the cosmos, and what we are made of.

Objev podobné jako Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime (Defekt) - Sean B. Carroll

From the dawn of life itself, every being that has ever lived owes its existence to the cell.The discovery of this vital form led to a transformation in medicine but also in our understanding of ourselves - not as bodies or machines but as ecosystems. It has also given us the power to treat a vast array of mortal maladies...and even to create new kinds of human altogether.Rich with stories of scientists, doctors and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, The Song of the Cell is a stunning ode to the building blocks of life and the cutting-edge science harnessing their power for the better.

Objev podobné jako The Song of the Cell: The Story of Life - Siddhartha Mukherjee

An icon of the last fifty years, Stephen Hawking seems to encapsulate genius: not since Albert Einstein has a scientific figure held such a position in popular consciousness. In this enthralling memoir, writer and physicist Leonard Mlodinow tells the story of his friend and their friendship, offering an intimate account of this giant of science.The two met in 2003, when Stephen asked Leonard if he would consider writing a book with him, the follow up to the bestselling A Brief History of Time. As they spent years working on a second book, The Grand Design, they forged a deep connection and Leonard gained a much better understanding of Stephen's daily life and struggles - as well as his compassion and good humour. Together they obsessed over the perfect sentence, debated the physics, and occasionally punted on Cambridge's waterways with champagne and strawberries. In time, Leonard was able to finish Stephen's jokes, chide his sporadic mischief, and learn how the hardships of his illness helped forge that unique perspective on the universe.By weaving together their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Hawking's scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant, impish and generous man whose life was not only exceptional but also genuinely inspiring.

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Classic / British EnglishDr Jekyll is a London doctor who is liked and respected for his work. Mr Hyde is an evil man, completely unknown in London society. There is a murder and Hyde seems to be responsible. So why does the good doctor give Mr Hyde the key to his house – and decide to leave everything to Mr Hyde in his will?

Objev podobné jako PER | Level 5: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Bk/MP3 Pack - Robert Louis Stevenson