Aleš Drobek Orden de los libros (cronológico)

OPRAVDU VĚŘÍTE, ŽE JEDNOU PŘIJDE DEN, KDY BUDETE MÍT VŠECHNO POD KONTROLOU? Oliver Burkeman má pro vás jasnou zprávu: takovy den nikdy nenastane. A nabízí filozofii imperfekcionismu, ve které náš omezeny čas, neurčitá budoucnost a nekonečny seznam úkolů nejsou problémy k vyřešení, ale prostá realita. I v ní však může vzkvétat smysl, klid a radost – právě tehdy, když se realitu nesnažíme marně podmanit. S charakteristickym humorem a intelektuální přesností Burkeman odhaluje, jak se posedlost produktivitou stala náhradní vírou moderního člověka a jak se z ní vyléčit. V knize vás provede cestou od přijetí vlastní konečnosti přes odhodlání k nedokonalému konání až po plnější prožívání přítomnosti. Každá z osmadvaceti kapitol nabízí změnu perspektivy i prakticky krok, ktery můžete ihned vyzkoušet. V KNIZE SE MIMO JINÉ DOZVÍTE: - Přijetí lidské konečnosti a limitů není selhání, ale klíč ke svobodě. - Svůj seznam úkolů berte jako menu v restauraci – není třeba vybrat si všechno, jen to nejdůležitější. - Život bez jakychkoli problémů by nebyl ideál, ale nuda bez růstu. - Osvojte si „nedbalou pohostinnost“ a prohlubujte vztahy bez přetvářky. - Smířit se se svymi limity neznamená spokojit se v životě s málem. Naopak. „Tohle je ono. Ne zítra. Ne po dosažení cílů. Ne až budeš jiny. Ale tady a teď.“

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he spends his life willingly, knowing that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow and Reds like him, are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity's overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society's ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies ... even if it means he has to become one of them to do so

Un devastador erupción volcánica amenaza Hawái. Sin embargo, el volcán esconde un secreto que podría destruir al mundo entero. John MacGregor, un audaz científico del Observatorio de Volcanes de Hawái y apasionado surfista, se enfrenta a la mayor tarea de su carrera. El Mauna Loa, el volcán activo más grande de la Tierra, está a punto de entrar en erupción. Pero bajo el volcán se oculta un secreto que la Army ha mantenido en estricta confidencialidad, capaz de aniquilar toda vida en el planeta si la lava lo libera. Junto a la intrépida vulcanóloga Jenny Kimura y un equipo de expertos, MacGregor lucha contra la catástrofe natural y por salvar todo lo que ama: el paraíso isleño, su gente y, en última instancia, el mundo entero. Una historia apasionante, magistralmente narrada y absolutamente visionaria que explora los límites del conocimiento humano y la lucha por la supervivencia ante fuerzas implacables de la naturaleza.

Třetí díl space opery plné vesmírných bitev, galaktické politiky a nevyzpytatelné AI, která si vysloužila nominaci na cenu Philipa K. Dicka. Dosud studená válka mezi lidstvem a záhadnou mimozemskou bytostí se rozhořela naplno. Biran vede výpravu do neznámé soustavy a to, co tam objeví, překoná i jeho nejdivočejší představy. Sanda, nyní již oficiální velitelka nejvyspělejší lodi ve známém vesmíru, se mezitím snaží ulovit tajemnou Rainier Lavaux a vymámit z ní lék, který by alespoň zmírnil důsledky nejtragičtější epidemie v primských dějinách. Spolu s generální ředitelkou Primy se vydává za první lidskou bránu ve Sluneční soustavě, kde se dozví, že v sázce je nejen osud tisíců obyvatel Atruxu, ale také celého lidstva. Nakladatelská anotace.

Can you stop a murder after it’s already happened?It is midnight on the morning of Halloween, and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. But worries about his broken curfew transform into something much more dangerous when Todd finally emerges from the darkness. As Jen watches through the window, she sees her funny, seemingly happy teenage son stab a total stranger.She doesn’t know who the victim is, or why Todd has committed such a devastating act of violence. All she knows is that her life, and Todd’s, have been shattered. After her son is taken into custody, Jen falls asleep in despair. But when she wakes up… it is yesterday. The murder has not happened yet—and there may be a chance to stop it. Each morning, when Jen wakes, she is further back in the past, first weeks, then years, before the murder. And Jen realizes that somewhere in the past lies the trigger for Todd’s terrible crime…and it is her mission to find it, and prevent it from taking place.

Dvakrát jsme měli obrovské štěstí. Nejdřív nám evoluce nadělila imunitní systém, který si poradí i s novými a neznámými hrozbami. A pak jsme přišli na způsoby, jak mu ještě pomoci: mýdlo, vakcíny, antibiotika. Miliony lidí díky nim přežívají původně smrtící infekce. Proč se tedy obranyschopnost stále častěji obrací proti nám v podobě alergií a autoimunitních zánětů? Proč se někdy chová jako ochránce a jindy jako nemilosrdný zabiják?

Hardwired features high-tech thrills and unforgettable heroes in the great tradition of William Gibson's Neuromancer. According to Locus, Hardwired is Walter Jon Williams's "best book to date".Ex-fighter pilot Cowboy, "hardwired" via skull sockets directly to his lethal electronic hardware, teams up with Sarah, an equally cyborized gun-for-hire, to make a last stab at independence from the rapacious Orbitals.

COVID-19: Veľký reset je príručka pre každého, kto chce pochopiť, ako COVID-19 narušil naše sociálne a ekonomické systémy. Aké zmeny budú potrebné na vytvorenie inkluzívneho, odolnejšieho a udržateľnejšieho sveta. Klaus Schwab, zakladateľ, donedávna aj výkonný predseda Svetového ekonomického fóra, a Thierry Malleret, zakladateľ Monthly barometer, skúmajú, aké boli hlavné príčiny týchto kríz a prečo vedú k potrebe Veľkého resetu. Ich analýza znepokojuje, no zároveň dáva nádej. COVID-19 spôsobil veľký ničivý reset našich globálnych sociálnych, ekonomických a politických systémov. Avšak sila ľudských bytostí spočíva v tom, že sú predvídaví a vynaliezaví, aspoň do určitej miery; a schopní vziať svoj osud do vlastných rúk a naplánovať si lepšiu budúcnosť. Toto je účel tejto knihy; zatriasť a ukázať nedostatky, ktoré sa prejavovali v našom globálnom systéme ešte predtým, ako prepukol COVID.

The blockbuster debut adult thriller from New York Times bestseller David Yoon. Three friends. One broken world. And a quest to save it. 'A high-speed, edge of your seat adventure with stakes higher than you can measure' Sylvain Neuvel, author of SLEEPING GIANTS

A menudo pensamos que para cambiar de vida tenemos que pensar en hacer cambios grandes. Nada más lejos de la realidad. Según el reconocido experto en hábitos James Clear, el cambio real proviene del resultado de cientos de pequeñas decisiones: hacer dos flexiones al día, levantarse cinco minutos antes o hacer una corta llamada telefónica.Clear llama a estas decisiones "hábitos atómicos": tan pequeños como una partícula, pero tan poderosos como un tsunami. En este libro innovador nos revela exactamente cómo esos cambios minúsculos pueden crecer hasta llegar a cambiar nuestra carrera profesional, nuestras relaciones y todos los aspectos de nuestra vida.

¿Cuáles son las reglas esenciales para vivir que todos deberíamos conocer? Regla n.° 1: mantente erguido con los hombros hacia atrás…, como las langostas; regla n.° 8: di la verdad, o por lo menos no mientas; regla n.° 11: deja en paz a los niños que andan en patineta; regla n.° 12: cuando te encuentres a un gato en la calle, acarícialo. Jordan Peterson, «el pensador más polémico e influyente de nuestro tiempo», según el Spectator, nos propone un apasionante viaje por la historia de las ideas y de la ciencia —desde las tradiciones antiguas a los últimos descubrimientos científicos— para tratar de responder a una pregunta esencial: qué información básica necesitamos para vivir en plenitud. Con humor, amenidad y espíritu divulgativo, Peterson recorre países, tiempos y culturas al mismo tiempo que reflexiona sobre conceptos como la aventura, la disciplina y la responsabilidad. Todo con el fin de desgranar el saber humano en doce hondas y prácticas reglas para la vida que rompen radicalmente con los lugares comunes de la corrección política.

'One of my favourite books of all time' - Mark Lawrence 'I'm wildly in love with this book' - Pierce Brown DISCOVER THE EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT THAT HAS GOT EVERYONE TALKING Mild-mannered headmaster, Thomas Senlin prefers his adventures to be safely contained within the pages of a book. So when he loses his new bride shortly after embarking on the honeymoon of their dreams, he is ill-prepared for the trouble that follows. To find her, Senlin must enter the Tower of Babel - a world of geniuses and tyrants, of menace and wonder, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. And if he hopes to ever see his wife again, he will have to do more than just survive . . . this quiet man of letters must become a man of action. 'Brilliant' - Publishers Weekly 'I loved it' - Django Wexler 'An engrossing intoxicating delight' - Forbidden Planet 'An extraordinary debut that is well worthy of the hype. A beautifully written, highly engaging page-turning masterpiece' - Fantasy Book Review 'Thomas Senlin is the most unlikely yet likeable hero since a certain hobbit rushed out of Bag End leaving his second breakfast half-finished and entirely unwashed-up' - Fantasy Faction

Con El fin de la muerte, la trilogía de los Tres Cuerpos llega a su conclusión. Medio siglo después de la Batalla del Juicio Final, el inestable equilibrio de la Disuasión del Bosque Oscuro mantiene a raya a los invasores trisolares. La Tierra disfruta de una prosperidad sin precedentes gracias a la incorporación de conocimientos trisolares. Con la ciencia humana avanzando a diario y los trisolares adoptando la cultura terrestre, parece que ambas civilizaciones pronto podrán coexistir pacíficamente como iguales, sin la terrible amenaza de la aniquilación mutua asegurada. Sin embargo, esta paz ha llevado a la humanidad a la complacencia. Cheng Xin, una ingeniera aeroespacial del siglo XXI, despierta de la hibernación en esta nueva era. Ella trae consigo el conocimiento de un programa olvidado desde el inicio de la Crisis Trisolar, y su mera presencia podría alterar el delicado equilibrio entre dos mundos. ¿Alcanzará la humanidad las estrellas o morirá en su cuna?

Technologický vývoj nabírá tempo, celá společnost stojí na rozcestí a my se užasle ptáme: WTF? Co se to děje? Připraví nás roboti o práci? A když ne roboti, tak obří společnosti typu Uber a Amazon? Zničí fake news demokracii? Vzbouří se nakonec umělá inteligence jako Skynet ve filmu Terminátor? Otázky jako pro majitele křišťálové koule... Ale přesně takovou pověst Tim O’Reilly má – „věštec Silicon Valley“ (časopis Inc.) nebo „stopař trendů“ (Wired). Zrod klíčových technologických inovací sleduje zblízka už od konce sedmdesátých let, opakovaně předpověděl další vývoj. Vyplatí se naslouchat mu i nyní.

Soon to be a Netflix Original Series! "Wildly imaginative." —President Barack Obama on The Three-Body Problem trilogy This near-future trilogy is the first chance for English-speaking readers to experience this multiple-award-winning phenomenon from Cixin Liu, China's most beloved science fiction author. In The Dark Forest, Earth is reeling from the revelation of a coming alien invasion-in just four centuries' time. The aliens' human collaborators may have been defeated, but the presence of the sophons, the subatomic particles that allow Trisolaris instant access to all human information, means that Earth's defense plans are totally exposed to the enemy. Only the human mind remains a secret. This is the motivation for the Wallfacer Project, a daring plan that grants four men enormous resources to design secret strategies, hidden through deceit and misdirection from Earth and Trisolaris alike. Three of the Wallfacers are influential statesmen and scientists, but the fourth is a total unknown. Luo Ji, an unambitious Chinese astronomer and sociologist, is baffled by his new status. All he knows is that he's the one Wallfacer that Trisolaris wants dead. The Three-Body Problem Series The Three-Body Problem The Dark Forest Death's End Other Books Ball Lightning Supernova Era To Hold Up The Sky (forthcoming)

The book delves into the fascinating history and science of everyday materials like paper, glass, chocolate, and concrete. Through the lens of a passionate materials scientist, readers are invited to explore the unique properties and significance of these substances in our lives. The author's enthusiasm brings to life the intricate connections between science and the materials that shape our world, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for all.

The great social psychologist Robert Cialdini has written another timeless and indispensable book about the psychology of influence. I'll be recommending it for years and years.-Amy Cuddy, Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and author of Presence

Crikey, the world according to Clarkson's been a funny old place of late . . . For a while, Jeremy could be found in his normal position as the tallest man on British television but, more recently, he appears to have been usurped by a pretend elephant. But on paper the real Jeremy remains at the helm. That's as it should be. For nearly thirty years he has been fearlessly leading the charge as one the best comic writers in the country. And in 2015, he shows no sign of slowing down. So, whether it's pondering: If Jesus might have been better off being born in New Zealand Why reflexive pronoun abuse is the worst thing in the world How Pam Ayres's head trumps Gordon Gecko's underpants Or what a television presenter with time on his hands gets up to Jeremy is still trying to make sense of all the big stuff. Circumstances change. Nothing's forever. But As I Was Saying provides glorious proof that Jeremy remains as funny, puzzled, excitable, outspoken, insightful and thought-provoking as ever. As if you ever doubted it . . . *** Praise for Clarkson: 'Brilliant... laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph 'Outrageously funny... will have you in stitches' Time Out 'Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube' Evening Standard

En "El significado de la existencia humana", el biólogo Edward O. Wilson explora el origen de la humanidad, su lugar en el universo y su destino. A través de una reflexión profunda, invita a apreciar la singularidad humana y la belleza de otras especies, estableciendo un puente entre las ciencias y las humanidades.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong... is the eighth book in Jeremy Clarkson's bestselling Clarkson on Cars series. There's nothing quite like messing about on four wheels. In fact, there's no better way to contemplate the madness of the world than from the driver's seat of something which is zooming by very fast indeed. Or so Jeremy Clarkson believes. For he's been pondering some really rather important matters, such as why: - God has a streak of German perfectionism - Crab spread beats Heston Blumenthal's rhubarb mousse - Monaco's billionaires are ruining the Grand Prix - The back of a dog tastes nicer than marzipan Someone's got to. And while a full tank and the open road might not quite reveal the meaning of life, there's certainly some fun to be had along the way . . . 'Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph 'Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube' Evening Standard 'Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches' Time Out

"El problema de los tres cuerpos" es la primera novela no escrita originariamente en inglés galardonada con el premio Hugo, el Nobel del género de la ciencia ficción. Su autor, Cixin Liu, ha sido considerado el gran descubrimiento del género y es capaz de vender cuatro millones de ejemplares solamente en China y de hacerse con prescriptores de la talla de Barack Obama, quien seleccionó "El problema de los tres cuerpos" como una de sus lecturas navideñas de 2015, y Mark Zuckerberg, que lo convirtió en la primera novela de su club de lectura. El público y la crítica de los cinco continentes se rinden ante esta obra maestra, enormemente visionaria, sobre el papel de la ciencia en nuestras sociedades, que nos ayuda a comprender el pasado y el futuro de China, pero también, leída en clave geopolítica, del mundo en que vivimos.

When Roman junior senator Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger has a chance to join a diplomatic mission to Alexandria, he welcomes the opportunity to temporarily elude his enemies in the Eternal City-even though it means leaving his beloved Rome. Decius is just beginning to enjoy the outpost's many exotic pleasures when the suspicious death of an irascible philosopher occurs, coinciding with the puzzling and apocalyptic ravings of a charismatic cult leader. Intrigued, Decius requests and is given permission by the Egyptian Pharaoh to investigate the heinous crime. What he discovers is beyond shocking. And when the corpse of a famous courtesan mysteriously turns up in his bed, Decius suddenly finds himself entangled in a web of conspiracy far more widespread and dangerous than he ever imagined-one that threatens to bring about the downfall of the entire Empire.

De retour des Gaules, Décius Cécilius Métellus comptait jouir sans entrave de son nouveau statut de sénateur. Mais la profanation d'un rite sacré par un patricien corrompu déchaîne rapidement la colère de ses pairs. Si les qualités de Décius l'imposent comme investigateur officiel, il devra compter sur l'aide précieuse de la nièce de César, car, bientôt, des meurtres d'une rare violence s'abattent sur la ville... Une plongée étonnante dans les arcanes de la République romaine, où festins de Lucullus et tentatives d'empoisonnement rythment le quotidien d'un détective peu ordinaire.

Tento významný projekt přináší v 25 původních esejích pohled na příštích padesát let pokroku lidského vědění a dopadů tohoto pokroku na osud lidstva. Nejde o módní prognostické fantazírování, které by jen prodloužilo křivku současných trendů, ani o hádání z křišťálové koule: přední vědci a myslitelé z těch nejexponovanějších oborů zde podávají kvalifikovaný vhled do vnitřní struktury a dynamiky rozvoje svých specializací i jejich mezioborových vazeb vývoje, z něhož vyjdou revoluční změny blízké budoucnosti. Autor projektu a pořadatel knihy je zakladatelem Edge Foundation, diskusního fóra pro mezioborovou spolupráci špičkových vědců.

"Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration."--

Kniha přináší detailní a systematický popis duchovního světa, posmrtných stavů a existence duší v období mezi pozemskými životy.

Behind the magic of Harry Potter—a witty and illuminating look at the scientific principles, theories, and assumptions of the boy wizard's world, newly come to life again in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemCan Fluffy the three-headed dog be explained by advances in molecular biology? Could the discovery of cosmic "gravity-shielding effects" unlock the secret to the Nimbus 2000 broomstick's ability to fly? Is the griffin really none other than the dinosaur Protoceratops? Roger Highfield, author of the critically acclaimed The Physics of Christmas, explores the fascinating links between magic and science to reveal that much of what strikes us as supremely strange in the Potter books can actually be explained by the conjurings of the scientific mind. This is the perfect guide for parents who want to teach their children science through their favorite adventures as well as for the millions of adult fans of the series intrigued by its marvels and mysteries.• An ALA Booklist Editors' Choice •From the Trade Paperback edition.

Our universe appears remarkably "biophilic," raising questions about whether this is mere chance, divine design, or coincidence. Cosmologist Martin Rees delves into this inquiry, reflecting on Einstein's question of whether God could have created the world differently. The book investigates the implications of a "yes" answer, proposing that our universe may be part of a vast "multiverse" where most other universes are devoid of life. In this view, the laws of nature are merely local regulations established post-Big Bang, suggesting our universe is a unique haven for life. Rees examines our solar system and addresses related topics, including the likelihood of life and the credibility of the Big Bang theory. He contemplates the long-term future of the cosmos and traces its origins back to a singularity. He grapples with the paradox of a universe that spans 10 billion light-years emerging from an infinitesimal point. Rees posits that we might already sense the existence of other universes, yet the multiverse concept's viability hinges on understanding the fundamental nature of space and time at scales far smaller than atoms, governed by quantum gravity. This exploration of the cosmos will captivate both scientists and general readers intrigued by the universe we inhabit.