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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Hebrew: קיצור תולדות האנושות, [Ḳitsur toldot ha-enoshut]) is a book by Yuval Noah Harari, …
Isaac Asimov's I, Robot launches readers on an adventure into a not-so-distant future where man …
In the age oflarge language models, revisiting Isaac Asimov's I, Robot feels like peering into a prophetic mirror. While the robots of his stories clack around on positronic brains, the underlying anxieties about artificial intelligence and its ethical boundaries hold an eerie prescience. Anyway, I, Robot isn't just a collection of sci-fi short stories; it's a cornerstone of the genre. While the technological specifics might feel dated (slide rules anyone?), the core themes remain startlingly relevant.
The book revolves around Susan Calvin, a brilliant roboticist, and the Three Laws of Robotics, which govern the behavior of robots. Each story presents a seemingly unsolvable problem caused by a malfunctioning robot. Calvin must untangle the complexities of robotic logic and the Three Laws to find a solution, often revealing profound truths about humanity and our relationship with technology.
Maja Lundes Roman "Die Geschichte der Bienen" verwebt geschickt drei Zeitebenen und Schicksale, um eine zentrale Frage zu beleuchten: Was geschieht, wenn die Bienen verschwinden?
Lunde zeichnet ein eindringliches Bild der Folgen des Bienensterbens, sowohl für die Umwelt als auch für die menschliche Gesellschaft. Die Geschichte ist spannend und emotional erzählt, wobei die verschiedenen Zeitebenen geschickt miteinander verwoben werden. Die Charaktere sind vielschichtig und glaubwürdig, und die Autorin schafft es, den Leser mit ihren Sorgen und Nöten zu fesseln.
Der Roman ist nicht nur eine Warnung, sondern auch ein Plädoyer für das Miteinander von Mensch und Natur.
Neal Stephenson: System of the World (Paperback, HarperTorch)
'Tis done.The world is a most confused and unsteady place -- especially London, center of finance, innovation, and conspiracy -- …
The trials of Dr. Daniel Waterhouse and the Natural Philosophers increase one hundredfold in an England plagued by the impending …
A chronicle of the breathtaking exploits of "Half-Cocked Jack" Shaftoe -- London street urchin-turned-legendary swashbuckling adventurer -- risking life and …
A novel of history, adventure, science, invention, sex, absurdity, piracy, madness, death and alchemy that sweeps across continents and decades, …
This epic tale weaves together WWII codebreaking, a modern-day tech startup in the Philippines, and a historical saga – all connected by cryptography and the human thirst for adventure. Dense historical details, quirky characters, and laugh-out-loud humor. A rewarding journey for fans of historical fiction, techno-thrillers, and a good dose of the unexpected.
A debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people's …
A gripping psychological thriller that takes you on a voyeuristic journey through the fractured perspectives of three women. With shocking twists and unreliable narrators, this fast-paced novel will keep you guessing until the very end. However, be warned: the unreliable narrators and their questionable choices might leave you feeling slightly frustrated.
Philip Marlowe, a private eye who operates in Los Angeles's seamy underside during the 1930s, …
Private eye Philip Marlowe navigates a world where cigarettes are the only reliable comfort and the dames are as dangerous as they are alluring. Marlowe's search for a missing millionaire uncovers a tangled web of blackmail, corruption, and enough corpses to fill a Hollywood graveyard. This hard-boiled classic is a delightful cocktail of sharp wit, gritty atmosphere, and a plot twist that'll leave you saying, "Huh?" (but in a good way).
A seemingly idyllic island getaway is bathed in suspicion. A glamorous victim and a host of potential culprits create a classic whodunit puzzle for the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot to untangle. With its sun-drenched setting and trademark Christie twists, this novel is a must-read for fans of classic mysteries.
"Balzac und die kleine chinesische Schneiderin" entführt uns in das China der Kulturrevolution. Inmitten von Armut und Unterdrückung entdecken zwei junge Männer die Kraft der Literatur. Die verbotenen Werke von Balzac eröffnen ihnen eine Welt der Liebe, Freiheit und Schönheit. Dai Sijies Roman ist ein kurzweiliges und bedeutendes Werk, das uns daran erinnert, dass die Kraft der Geschichten uns auch in den dunkelsten Zeiten Hoffnung geben kann. Ein poetisches Plädoyer für Freiheit und die Schönheit der menschlichen Seele.
