Le professeur décrit comment l'espèce Homo sapiens a réussi à survivre et à dominer la planète. Il poursuit son analyse de l'humanité en expliquant la naissance de concepts tels que la religion, la nation, les droits de l'homme. Il s'interroge également sur l'évolution contemporaine à travers le poids de la bureaucratie ou de la consommation de masse, et s'inquiète pour l'avenir de la planète. 2015.
Yuval Noah Harari, acclaimed author of the bestseller *Sapiens*, presents a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's future and our ambition to elevate ourselves to god-like status. Over the last century, humans have remarkably managed to control famine, plague, and war, transforming these once uncontrollable forces into manageable challenges. Harari reveals that today, more individuals die from overeating than from hunger, more from old age than infectious diseases, and more take their own lives than are killed by violence. In fact, the average American is far more likely to die from unhealthy eating than from terrorist attacks. As we move beyond these historical threats, Harari poses critical questions about what will take their place on our agenda. What destinies will we choose as the self-proclaimed gods of Earth, and what ambitions will drive us? This exploration delves into the dreams and potential nightmares that will define the twenty-first century, including the pursuit of immortality and the creation of artificial life. It challenges us to consider our next steps and how we might safeguard our fragile world against our own destructive tendencies. With the same clarity and insight that characterized *Sapiens*, Harari charts a compelling vision for our future.
Where in the world can you watch tornadoes that rip houses from the ground? Meet the man struck by lightning seven times? See frozen turtles fall from the sky? All this and more in Stormy Weather.
Kell est l'un des derniers Antari, des magiciens dotés d'une capacité rare et convoitée de voyager entre des Londres parallèles : Rouge, Gris, Blanc, et autrefois Noir. Élevé à Arnes, à Londres Rouge, Kell sert officiellement l'Empire Maresh en tant qu'ambassadeur, naviguant entre les fréquents changements de régime sanglants à Londres Blanc et la cour de George III dans le Londres le plus terne, celui où la magie a disparu. Officieusement, Kell est un contrebandier, offrant à ceux qui paient la possibilité d'apercevoir un monde qu'ils ne verront jamais. Après qu'un échange tourne mal, Kell s'échappe vers Londres Gris et croise Delilah Bard, une voleuse aux aspirations élevées. Elle le vole d'abord, puis le sauve d'un ennemi mortel, et finit par le contraindre à l'emmener dans un autre monde pour une véritable aventure. La magie périlleuse est à l'œuvre, et la trahison guette à chaque tournant. Pour sauver tous les mondes, ils doivent d'abord rester en vie.
Originally self-published in 1978, Once a Runner captures the essence of competitive running—and of athletic competition in general—and has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published.. Inspired by the author’s experience as a collegiate champion, the story focuses on Quenton Cassidy, a competitive runner at fictional Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute mile. He is less than a second away when the turmoil of the Vietnam War era intrudes into the staid recesses of his school’s athletic department. After he becomes involved in an athletes’ protest, Cassidy is suspended from his track team. Under the tutelage of his friend and mentor, Bruce Denton, a graduate student and former Olympic gold medalist, Cassidy gives up his scholarship, his girlfriend, and possibly his future to withdraw to a monastic retreat in the countryside and begin training for the race of his life against the greatest miler in history. . A rare insider’s account of the incredibly intense lives of elite distance runners, Once a Runner is an inspiring, funny, and spot-on tale of one man’s quest to become a champion..
Wicca is said to be the oldest religion in the world. Today, growing numbers of people are becoming attracted to the old way. In this bestselling, introductory book, Vivianne Crowley explains the way of the Witch and shows the relevance of modern Wicca in today's world.
Enter the exotic world of lush and steamy rainforests. Fern acts as our guide, conquering her fear of heights and spiders to introduce the reader to the world's tallest trees, stinkiest plants and hairiest insects. Lots of horrible information, as well as a balanced look at ecological issues.
The 23rd title in the Horrible Science series has the usual gory details, such as why going to the loo in space can freeze your pee and which liquid chemical is used to preserve pets. Plus you can find out how your body turns stodgy school dinners into energy.
'If you've ever wept, "Why Do I Want To Run?" your answer is here.' Caitlin Moran Alexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run. Her first attempt did not end well. Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents. But, as her dad says, you run with your head as much as with your legs. So, while this is a book about running, it's not just about running. You could say it's about ambition (yes, getting out of bed on a rainy Sunday morning counts), relationships (including talking to the intimidating staff in the trainer shop), as well as your body (your boobs don't have to wobble when you run). But it's also about realising that you can do more than you ever thought possible. Very funny, very honest and very emotional, whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus, this is a book for anyone who after wine and crisps for supper a few too many times thinks they might . . . just might . . . like to run like a girl.
Picking up where book two left off (in China, Macau) Captain Will Laurence and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are ordered to retrieve and escort a precious cargo of valuable dragon eggs from Istanbul to England. They take the Old Silk Road from China to Istanbul, crossing deserts and mountains. En route to England, they help the beleaguered Prussians battle Napoleon.
If I'd known right then that this was the kid who would grow up to break my heart beyond repair, maybe I would've stayed upstairs on the phone with Tess. Maybe I would've gone to bed early. Maybe I would've begged my parents to take me with them - even though those doctor dinners are pretty much the boringest things ever. But I didn't know.
Reveals what actually goes on inside our heads when we see an advertisement, hear a marketing slogan, taste two rival brands of drink, or watch a programme sponsored by a major company. This book shows the extent to which we deceive ourselves when we think we are making considered decisions.
With the intrigue of "Memento" and the romance of "The Time-Traveller's Wife", "Forgotten" is the perfect YA novel. Each night when 16 year-old London Lane goes to sleep, her whole world disappears. In the morning, all that's left is a note telling her about a day she can't remember. The whole scenario doesn't exactly make high school or dating that hot guy whose name she can't seem to recall any easier. But when London starts experiencing disturbing visions she can't make sense of, she realizes it's time to learn a little more about the past she keeps forgetting-before it destroys her future. Part psychological drama, part romance, and part mystery, this thought-provoking novel will inspire readers to consider the what-if's in their own lives and recognize the power they have to control their destinies.
"Trevor Blake has always known he possessed magical gifts. For instance, he can conjure objects at a distance. But since he was young, he has suppressed his magic lest it draw hostility from the skeptical, ungifted, and intolerant. In the small farming community where Trevor lives with his family, the practice of magic is forbidden - sometimes from fear...or jealousy." "Most of the gifted practice their arts far away in the big cities. In fact, it is in the bustling coastal city of Port-of-Lords that Trevor has heard of a group of the gifted who have banded together in a secret underground community. Practicing their art among their own and under the cloak of secrecy, they are able to perfect and master their chosen gifts, perhaps reaching levels of art they could never have imagined." Buoyed with letters of introduction from influential relatives, Trevor boldly makes his way to Port-of-Lords, intent on joining the Community. Happily his best friend, Les Simonton, has agreed to join him on the journey. But no sooner have the boys arrived than the trouble begins. The kind of trouble that Trevor - even with his formidable magic - may be powerless to prevent.
Chronologisch worden vijftig uitvindingen en ontdekkingen uit de wereldgeschiedenis besproken die niet succesvol werden, in de praktijk niet bleken te werken of die gebruikt werden met kwade intenties. Onder meer: asbest, het roken van tabak, arsenicum, landmijnen, frisdrank, eugenetica, de zeppelin, fastfood, lsd, ddt, de atoombom, computervirussen en subprime hypotheken. Bij ieder item wordt hetzelfde geboden: een aanduiding van het soort mislukking, een toepasselijk citaat en een bespreking van de mislukking. Met talrijke illustraties in kleur en zwart-wit en bronvermelding. Van de auteur, een Engelse journalist, verscheen eerder 'Historische blunders, dwaze voorspellingen : de grootste missers uit de geschiedenis' (2012)* en 'Historische blunders : de grootste bedriegers, vervalsers en zwendelaars aller tijden' (2012)**
TRUTH: A hilarious journey through the most bizarre and brilliant lies told by humans through the ages, from the author of HUMANS: A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up
Reisgids met 30 dagtochten - wandelingen • fietstochten • autoroutes
Stap voor stap worden bijna veertig knutselwerkjes, die je kunt bouwen, verven, op kunt hangen of mee kunt spelen uitgelegd. Met werktekeningen in kleur en foto's van de eindresultaten. Vanaf ca. 4 tot 10 jaar; soms is hulp van een volwassene gewenst.
Op humoristische wijze wordt informatie gegeven over de geschiedenis van het Europese Kampioenschap voetbal. Met vrolijke zwartwitte tekeningen. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.
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