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NEXUS - A BRIEF HISTORY OF INFORMATION NETWORKS FROM THE STONE AGE TO AI
Yuval Noah Harari
- Random House Uk
- 6 Septembre 2024
- 9781911717096
The story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Sapiens
Stories 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 Yuval Noah Harari
'The great thinker of our age' The Times on 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
'Interesting and provocative' Barack Obama on Sapiens
'One of my favourite writers and thinkers' Natalie Portman on Sapiens
'Sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain . . . Radiates power and clarity' Sunday Times on Sapiens
'It altered how I view our species and our world' Guardian on Sapiens -
GREAT TRANSFORMATION - THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ORIGINS OF OUR TIME THE
POLANYI, KARL
- PENGUIN
- 20 Juin 2024
- 9780241685556
Tracing the history of capitalism in England and beyond, Karl Polanyi''s landmark 1944 classic brilliantly exposed the myth of laissez-faire economics. From the great transformation that occurred during the industrial revolution onwards, he showed, there has been nothing ''natural'' about the market state. Instead, the economy must always be embedded in society, and human needs and relations. Witnessing the ''avalanche of social dislocation'' of his time - from the Great Depression, to the rise of fascism and communism and the First and Second World Wars - Polanyi ends with a rallying cry for freedom, and a passionate vision to protect our common humanity.>
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Identifies the qualities of successful people, posing theories about the cultural, family, and idiosyncratic factors that shape high achievers, in a resource that covers such topics as the secrets of software billionaires and why the Beatles earned their fame.
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HOW THE WORLD REALLY WORKS - A SCIENTIST''S GUIDE TO OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTUR
SMIL, VACLAV
- PENGUIN
- 6 Octobre 2022
- 9780241989678
We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don''t know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a much-needed reality check - because before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts.br>br>In this ambitious and thought-provoking book we see, for example, that globalization isn''t inevitable - the perils of allowing 70 per cent of the world''s rubber gloves to be made in just one factory became glaringly obvious in 2020 - and that our societies have been steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, making their complete and rapid elimination unlikely. For example, each greenhouse-grown supermarket-bought tomato requires the equivalent of five tablespoons of diesel oil for its production, and we still lack any commercially viable ways of making steel, ammonia, cement or plastics at required global scales without fossil fuels. br>br>Vaclav Smil is neither a pessimist nor an optimist, he is a scientist; he is the world-leading expert on energy and an astonishing polymath. This is his magnum opus and is a continuation of his quest to make facts matter. Drawing on the latest science, including his own fascinating research, and tackling sources of misinformation head on - from Yuval Noah Harari to Noam Chomsky - ultimately Smil answers the most profound question of our age: are we irrevocably doomed or is a brighter utopia ahead? Compelling, data-rich and revisionist, this wonderfully broad, interdisciplinary masterpiece finds faults with both extremes. Looking at the world through this quantitative lens reveals hidden truths that change the way we see our past, present and uncertain future.>
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WHY WOMEN HAVE BETTER SEX UNDER SOCIALISM : AND OTHER ARGUMENTS FOR ECONOMIC IND
KRISTEN GHODSEE
- VINTAGE
- 5 Juin 2024
- 9781529110579
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THE PRACTICE OF NOT THINKING - A GUIDE TO MINDFUL LIVING
RYUNOSUKE, KOIKE
- PENGUIN
- 10 Juin 2021
- 9780141994611
The Japanese bestseller shows how you can find energy and clarity in the age of distractionWhat would happen if we learned to look instead of see, listen instead of hear and feel instead of touch? Ryunosuke Koike shares the ways we can incorporate Zen practice into our everyday activities, to overcome the frustration and anxiety of modern life. Whether it''s complacency in a romantic relationship, over-commitment at work or searching for approval from others The Practice of Not Thinking shows how every area of life can be improved by redirecting energy to our five senses and away from the constant - and often unnecessary - stream of thoughts. Filled with insights and practical advice, this book offers a refreshing tonic for tired minds.>
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Renowned visionary and theorist bell hooks began her exploration of the meaning of love in American culture with the critically acclaimed All About Love: New Visions. She continued her national dialogue with the bestselling Salvation: Black People and Love . Now hooks culminates her triumphant trilogy of love with Communion: The Female Search for Love. Intimate, revealing, provocative, Communion challenges every female to courageously claim the search for love as the heroic journey we must all choose to be truly free. In her trademark commanding and lucid language, hooks explores the ways ideas about women and love were changed by feminist movement, by women''s full participation in the workforce, and by the culture of self-help. Communion is the heart-to-heart talk every woman -- mother, daughter, friend, and lover -- needs to have.
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No-one knows a city like the people who live there - so who better to relate the history of Paris than its inhabitants through the ages? This is a collection of true stories, culled from the author's insatiable historical reading and is lit by his imagination.
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Robb''s concise and fast-paced writing pedals along with never a dull paragraph . . . a dazzling and moving contribution to a long tradition.>
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The instant New York Times bestseller Financial Times Book of the Month A revolutionary system to get 1 per cent better every day People think when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions - doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call.
He calls them atomic habits.
In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy.
These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life.
________________________________ 'A supremely practical and useful book.' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck 'James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.' Adam Grant, author of Originals 'Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines.' Books of the Month, Financial Times 'A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.' Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way
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MODERN ART: A FISTORY FROM IMPRESSIONISM TO TODAY
HANS WERNER LOLZWARTH
- TASCHEN
- 29 Juin 2023
- 9783836555395
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BECOMING ABOLITIONISTS - POLICE, PROTEST, AND THE PURSUIT OF FREEDOM
Derecka Purnell
- Verso
- 5 Novembre 2021
- 9781839766671
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EGO IS THE ENEMY ; THE FIGHT TO MASTER OUR GREATEST OPPONENT
Ryan Holiday
- Profile Books
- 3 Août 2017
- 9781781257029
Ryan Holiday shows us how and why ego is such a powerful internal opponent to be guarded against at all stages of our careers and lives. Drawing on an array of inspiring characters and narratives from literature, philosophy and history, the book explores the nature and dangers of ego to illustrate how you can be humble in your aspirations, gracious in your success and resilient in your failures.
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BUT WHAT CAN I DO? : WHY POLITICS HAS GONE SO WRONG, AND HOW YOU CAN HELP FIX IT
ALASRAIR CAMPBELL
- PENGUIN
- 18 Janvier 2024
- 9781804943137
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THINK AGAIN - THE POWER OF KNOWING WHAT YOU DON''T KNOW
Adam Grant
- Random House Uk
- 15 Juin 2022
- 9780753553916
Rule number one: never miss a new Adam Grant book! I loved this one!
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Many modern knowledge workers now spend most of their brain power battling distraction and interruption, whether because of the incessant pinging of devices, noisy open-plan offices or the difficulty of deciding what deserves your attention the most. When Cal Newport coined the term 'deep work' on his popular blog, Study Hacks, in 2012, he found the concept quickly hit a nerve. Most of us, after all, are excruciatingly familiar with shallow work instead - distractedly skimming the surface of our workload and never getting to the important part. Newport began exploring the methods and mindset that foster a practice of distraction-free productivity at work, and now, in DEEP WORK, he shows how anyone can achieve this elusive state. Through revealing portraits of both historical and modern-day thinkers, academics and leaders in the fields of technology, science and culture, and their deep work habits, Newport shares an inspiring collection of tools to wring every last drop of value out of your intellectual capacity. He explains why mastering this shift in work practices is crucial for anyone who intends to stay ahead in a complex information economy, and how to systematically train the mind to focus. Put simply: developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions we can make in an increasingly distracted world.
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THE BOOK YOU WANT EVERYONE YOU LOVE TO READ - ( AND MAYBE A FEW YOU DON''T)
Philippa Perry
- Cornerstone
- 19 Octobre 2023
- 9781529910391
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THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK - A COUNTERINTUITIVE APPROACH TO LIVING A GO
MANSON, MARK
- HARPER
- 13 Septembre 2016
- 9780062457714
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is-a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let's-all-feel-good mindset that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.
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PLATONIC : HOW UNDERSTANDING YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE CAN HELP YOU MAKE AND KEEP FR
MARISA FRANCO
- PAN MACMILLAN
- 4 Janvier 2024
- 9781529075922
