Stefano Viviani Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Terreur sur la bourse. En étudiant les effets de la peur sur les marchés, le scientifique et financier Alex Hoffmann a découvert la brèche. Le gros lot. Son algorithme pourrait rapporter des millions de dollars... Au prix du chaos et de la destruction. Échappant bientôt à son maître, la créature à faire de l'argent s'emballe. Paranoïa, spéculation folle et intelligence artificielle : l'espèce humaine, désormais, se joue à la baisse...

Edward Rutherfurd narrates the vibrant history of a great city, from its origins as a small Indian fishing village to the towering skyscrapers of the modern era. The tale begins with Dutch traders who ventured into the wilderness, followed by British settlers whose governance sparked rebellion and ultimately the birth of a nation. The narrative captures the turmoil of a country divided over slavery, with the Civil War igniting deadly riots within the city. Themes of hope, greed, and corruption intertwine as waves of immigrants—Germans, Irish, Italians, and Jews—arrive at Ellis Island, enriching the city's cultural tapestry. Amidst political corruption and financial speculation on Wall Street, fortunes rise and fall, epitomized by the Roaring Twenties and the Great Crash. Iconic structures like the Empire State Building and the Twin Towers symbolize the city’s ambitions. Rutherfurd weaves this compelling saga through a blend of fictional and historical characters, illustrating the city's evolution over four centuries. Through the lens of this city, he vividly brings to life the broader narrative of America, creating an unforgettable epic.

Cicero is consul, Caesar his ruthless young rival, Pompey the republic's greatest general, Crassus its richest man, Cato a political fanatic, Catilina a psychopath, Clodius an ambitious playboy.

The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.

La quarantaine passée, fatiguée par son métier harassant de médecin et un mariage qui a perdu toute saveur, Kate décide de demander le divorce. Dans l'espoir de la retenir, David, son mari, va alors changer radicalement : renouant avec ses idéaux de jeunesse, l'homme irascible devient un modèle de bonté, prêchant la redistribution des richesses et recueillant des SDF. Déstabilisée par ce changement soudain et ces initiatives aussi généreuses que maladroites, Kate se retrouve face à une situation inédite et explosive... A partir de quand est-on quelqu'un de bon et jusqu'où peut-on aller pour le rester ? Dans cette comédie aux mille facettes, Nick Hornby tacle le politiquement correct et interroge ce qui fait la solidité d'un couple.