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Elon Musk – Tesla, SpaceX og jagten på en fantastisk fremtid

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Få et unikt indblik i hverdagen og historien bag verdens vigtigste erhvervsleder, Elon Musk. Manden bag Tesla Motors. Erhvervslivets Iron Man. Den utrolige beretning forestås af den erfarne teknologi-journalist Ashlee Vance. Bag firmaerne Tesla Motors, PayPal, SolarCity og SpaceX, står Elon Musk, hvilket gør ham til en af de mest driftige og mest succesfulde iværksættere i Silicon Valley. Bogen er skrevet med forfatterens eksklusive adgang til Elon Musk i utallige samtaler samt med hans familie og venner. Det er beskrivelsen om rejsen fra en hård opvækst i Sydafrika til toppen af den internationale erhvervselite. Om en mand der ofte på randen af personlig ruin har revitaliseret et uddøende amerikansk industrielt produktionsapparat. Om nye innovative højder og anseelig modstand fra en etableret industri. Vance bruger fortællingen om Elon Musk til at udforske spørgsmålet: Er de bærende kræfter som skabte den moderne verden over et århundrede stadig konkurrencedygtige i en tid med massiv kynisk global konkurrence? Elon Musk er en af de mest usædvanlige skikkelser i amerikansk erhvervsliv nogensinde – et nutidigt amalgam af ikoner som Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes og Steve Jobs. En ultra-karismatisk leder som inspirerer med et radikalt syn på alt fra design til software, fossile brændstoffer og kunstig intelligens.

Reformation

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Martin Luther (1483-1546) wollte weder eine neue Kirche gründen noch eine Revolution auslösen. Erst der Hochmut der klerikalen Hierarchie und das Ränkespiel der Politik machten aus ihm den wilden Kämpfer und Reformator. Vielleicht das aufregendste Leben der deutschen Religionsgeschichte – kenntnisreich und spannend erzählt.Thomas Müntzer (um 1490–1525) hat als Zeitgenosse und Widerpart von Martin Luther Geschichte geschrieben. Seine Überzeugung, die Kirche müsse für die Verwirklichung des Reiches Gottes auf Erden arbeiten, machte ihn zum Gegner der etablierten Theologie; seine Empörung über die Willkürherrschaft der Fürsten ließ ihn zum Anführer der aufständischen Bauern werden. An der Spitze eines Bauernheeres wurde er im Mai 1525 verhaftet, gefoltert und in der Nähe von Mülhausen hingerichtet.Ihre Lehren waren Ausdruck einer Endzeit, ihr Wirken legte das Fundament einer neuen Epoche. Jeder Reformator steht für eine Phase der rasanten Entwicklung zur Neuzeit. Martin Luther war der fulminante Auftakt der Reformation; Thomas Müntzer radikalisierte ihre soziale Botschaft; Huldrych Zwingli verankerte sie im städtischen Bürgertum; Philipp Melanchthon modernisierte die Bildung; und Johannes Calvin schuf ihre individuelle Ethik.

La conversione

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"Del buon uso del tradimento" è il titolo di un celebre libro di Pierre Vidal-Naquet sulla figura e sulla straripante opera del comandante militare, sacerdote, storico Giuseppe Flavio (nato nel 37 d.C. e vissuto fin sotto il regno di Traiano). Straripante e giunta a noi intatta. Come è avvenuta la straordinaria salvazione, caso unico in tutta la storiografia di lingua greca dei quattro secoli che intercorrono tra Polibio e Cassio Dione? Chi prese in carico l’opera e perché? Quale ruolo ebbe in questo prodigioso fenomeno storico-letterario il cosiddetto "Testimonium" sulla vita e morte di Gesú, inserito nelle "Antichità giudaiche" di Giuseppe? E cosa intendeva davvero essere quella sottile e tormentata testimonianza? L’interpolazione – se tale è – piú controversa della storia dei testi greci racchiude la chiave che può avviare alla soluzione di queste domande. Con qualche sorpresa.

De senectute

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«Mentre il mondo del futuro è aperto all'immaginazione, e non ti appartiene piú, il mondo del passato è quello in cui attraverso la rimembranza ti rifugi in te stesso, ricostruisci la tua identità, che si è venuta formando e rivelando nella ininterrotta serie dei tuoi atti di vita, concatenati gli uni con gli altri, ti giudichi, ti assolvi, ti condanni, puoi anche tentare, quando il corso della vita sta per essere consumato, di fare il bilancio finale. Bisogna affrettarsi. Il vecchio vive di ricordi e per i ricordi, ma la sua memoria si affievolisce di giorno in giorno. Il tempo della memoria procede all'inverso di quello reale: tanto piú vivi i ricordi che affiorano nella reminescenza quanto piú lontani nel tempo gli eventi. Ma sai anche che ciò che è rimasto, o sei riuscito a scavare in quel pozzo senza fondo, non è che un'infinitesima parte della storia della tua vita. Non arrestarti. Non tralasciare di continuare a scavare. Ogni volto, ogni gesto, ogni parola, ogni piú lontano canto, ritrovati, che sembravano perduti per sempre, ti aiutano a sopravvivere». Norberto Bobbio *** Nuova edizione. Con una Nota ai testi e una Nota biografica.

The Reach of a Chef

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The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain as "the greatest living writer on the subject of chefs, and on the business of preparing food." In The Reach of a Chef, Ruhlman examines the profound shift in American culture that has raised restaurant cooking to the level of performance art and the status of the chef to celebrity CEO. Bibliophiles and foodies alike will savor this intimate meeting with some of the most famous chefs in the kitchens of the hottest restaurants in the world.

Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi

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Michael White’s 1901 publication, subtitled The Jeanne d’Arc of India, tells the story of Lachmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi, and her role in India’s 1857 uprising against British rule. For her heroism, she became a symbol of Indian nationalism.

Dashiell Hammett

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Dashiell Hammett changed the face of crime fiction. In five novels published over five years as well as a string of stories, he transformed the mystery genre into literature and left us with the figure of the hard-boiled detective, from the Continental Op to Sam Spade—immortalized on film by Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon—and the more glamorous Thin Man, also made iconic with the aid of Hollywood. A brilliant writer, Hammett was a complex and enigmatic man. After 1934 until his death in 1961, he published no more novels and suffered from a writer’s block that both shamed and maimed him. He is identified with his tough protagonists, but his tuberculosis compromised his masculine identity and alcoholism may have been his answer. A former Pinkerton detective who valued honesty, he was attracted to women who lied outrageously, most notably Lillian Hellman, with whom he conducted a thirty-year affair. A controversial political activist who stood up for civil liberty, he was also a very private man. In this compact new biography, Sally Cline uses fresh research, including interviews with Hammett’s family and Hellman’s heir, to reexamine the life and works of the writer whom Raymond Chandler called “the ace performer.”

corporate [g]ripping stories

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This publication is part of the Mamma, che impresa! project, a workshop that promotes corporate culture, founded on the initiative of Rancilio Cube and open to collaborations and synergies.The stories of nine bright business case-histories, narrated, together with professional writers, by those who have founded them and lead them, and the stories that won a national essay contest for students from Italian schools, called to bring youths closer to the idea of entrepreneurship and its importance.One of the ten stories by the very young writers acts as a common thread, as it’s extraordinarily capable of covering all the key elements of best entrepreneurship.After #librosospeso, dedicated to the incredible story of a young independent bookseller, another confirmation of the parnership between Rancilio Cube and dEste, a publishing house oriented towards innovation and attentive to young audiences, with the further contribution of Feduf Foundation for Economic Financial and Savings Education that has promoted and coordinated the literary prize for schools.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is T. E. Lawrence’s memoir of his involvement in leading a portion of the Arab revolt against the Ottoman empire during World War I. The empire had joined the side of Germany and the Central Powers in the war, and Britain hoped that a successful revolt would take the empire out of the war effort. Britain had also promised the Arabs that, if they were successful, England would recognize a single Arab state. Lawrence convinced the Arab leaders, who had historically not shown a willingness to work together, to join forces in supporting Britain’s strategy in the area. His memoir is part travelogue, part philosophy treatise, and part action novel. It details his movements and actions during his two year involvement, his relationships with the various Arab leaders and men who fought with him, and his thoughts—and doubts—during that time. It’s a gripping tale made famous by the movie Lawrence of Arabia, and one that Winston Churchill called “unsurpassable” as a “narrative of war and adventure.” The manuscript of Seven Pillars of Wisdom has a rich history. Lawrence finished his first draft in 1919 from his notes during the war, but lost most of it when changing trains in England (it was never found). The next year, he started working on a new version from memory that ended up being sixty percent longer than the original. He then edited that version (although it was still a third longer than the original draft), finishing it in early 1922, and had eight copies of it printed to give to friends so they could review it and offer editing suggestions (and to prevent a repeat of losing his only copy). About this time he re-enlisted in the service, but friends convinced him to work on a version he could publish. In 1926, he had a first edition of approximately 200 copies published that included 125 black-and-white and color illustrations from sixteen different artists. The first edition lost money, and it was the only edition published during his lifetime. This edition uses the first edition text and includes all 125 of the original illustrations, including both endpapers.

Zeitzeugen in Worten: Memoiren, die Geschichte erlebbar machen

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Diese Kollektion stellt bedeutende Memoiren aus unterschiedlichen Zeitepochen vor. Jede der handverlesenen Autobiografien gibt tiefe Einblicke in ihre jeweilige Zeit, beleuchtet sowohl strahlende Momente als auch die Schattenseiten der Geschichte. Durch die Worte der Autoren treten bedeutende Persönlichkeiten – sei es Politiker, Monarchen, Künstler oder visionäre Denker – aus den trockenen Seiten der Geschichtsbücher hervor und werden in ihrer vollen Menschlichkeit greifbar. Diese Sammlung enthält die folgenden Memoiren: Pierre de Bourdeille: Das Leben der galanten Damen Stefan Zweig: Die Welt von Gestern Madame de Staël: Über Deutschland Bettina von Arnim: Goethes Briefwechsel mit einem Kinde Jerome Bonaparte: Memoiren Mark Twain: Meine Reise um die Welt Friedrich Gerstäcker: Südamerika Giuseppe Garibaldi: Memoiren Jakob Wassermann: Mein Weg als Deutscher und Jude Richard Wagner: Mein Leben

True Crime

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell finally tells the story that rivals all of the works that precede it: her own. Patricia Cornwell is best known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Every story comes from somewhere, and Scarpetta's began when Patricia Cornwell embedded herself in a morgue. In this achingly honest memoir, Cornwell excavates her own life, detailing her traumatic childhood being raised by neglectful parents, her father abandoning the young family on Christmas day, her mother being institutionalized twice, an abusive foster family, and developing a parental relationship with evangelist Billy Graham’s wife Ruth. Cornwell depicts a harrowing hospitalization and near-death car accident. She unflinchingly shares overcoming obstacles that later gave her the ambition to become an award-winning police reporter. From there it was research in a medical examiner’s office that would turn into a full-time job. She would become a forensic expert and worldwide publishing phenomenon. Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today.

Femmes savantes

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Sages, souvent téméraires, ces douze « femmes savantes » ont pour point commun leur engagement en faveur des lettres anciennes. Héroïnes du latin et du grec, elles ont préféré aux travaux d’aiguille les travaux de plume. Dans cette galerie de portraits qui court de la Renaissance à nos jours, chacune et chacun fera la connaissance, entre autres, de Perrette Bade, d’Anne Dacier ou de Catherine Desroche, partagera le courage et l’acharnement de Juliette Ernst ou de Julie Favre, l’originalité et l’éclectisme de Marie Delcourt, la liberté de Mme du Châtelet et s’imprégnera de l’humanisme tourmenté de Marguerite Yourcenar ainsi que de l’idéale clarté de Jacqueline de Romilly. Poussées dans l’ombre, toutes ont pourtant joué un rôle vital dans le progrès et la transmission de nos humanités. Femmes de leur temps et femmes d’exception, dotées d’un esprit aussi aiguisé que passionné, elles nous racontent également en creux l’histoire de la condition féminine où il a été si peu naturel d’être reconnue pour ses qualités intellectuelles. Des femmes savantes il est agréable d’en rire, il l’est bien davantage de les rencontrer.

Rubén Darío

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Leopoldo Lugones publicó este artículo en 1917, tras la muerte de Rubén Darío (1867-1916), como homenaje a su compañero de generación literaria. Con este texto Lugones reivindica el legado del poeta modernista, al que considera el "poeta absoluto".-

Of Time and the River

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Thicker than Water

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Award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the "exquisitely moving” journey of her life so far (Isabel Wilkerson), and the bravely intimate story of discovering her truth. While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. In an instant, her very identity was torn apart, with everything she thought she knew about herself thrown into question. In Thicker than Water, Washington gives readers an intimate view into both her public and private worlds—as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer. Chronicling her upbringing and life’s journey thus far, she reveals how she faced a series of challenges and setbacks, effectively hid childhood traumas, met extraordinary mentors, managed to grow her career, and crossed the threshold into stardom and political advocacy, ultimately discovering her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging. Throughout this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, Washington attempts to answer the questions so many have struggled with: Who am I? What is my truest and most authentic self? How do I find a deeper sense of connection and belonging? With grace and honesty, she inspires readers to search for—and find—themselves.

Entre nous

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Apollinaire, Buzzati, Camus, D'Annunzio, Moravia, Sciascia, Ungaretti...Un secolo di memorie letterarie. Ritratti, invidie e ammirazioni, divertimenti e crudeltà, chiacchiere. Una giostra di celebrità da cui emerge una Parigi, capitale spirituale del '900.

The Little Guide to Prince

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Remembered for his flamboyant stage presence and his innovative and distinctive music videos, Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) is still widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time, known for his eclectic music style, which blended elements of funk, rock, R&B, soul, and pop. From his early beginnings in Minneapolis to his rise to global stardom, Prince left an indelible mark on the music world.Filled with quotations by one of the most innovative artists in history. The Little Guide to Prince is the perfect companion for fans everywhere. Through this collection of quotes, readers will discover Prince's thoughts on creativity, art, love, and life. His words are both profound and whimsical, reflecting his playful personality and his unwavering commitment to living life on his own terms.Whether you're a lifelong fan of Prince or simply a lover of great music, this is the perfect way to revisit his legacy and celebrate his enduring influence."Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people." PrincePrince's best-selling album, Purple Rain, was released in 1984 as the soundtrack to the film of the same name, going on to become one of the most successful albums of the 1980s and selling over 22 million copies worldwide.

Świat według Joan Didion

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NAJBARDZIEJ OCZEKIWANA KSIĄŻKA ROKU Intymna eksploracja życia i twórczości Joan Didion, jednej z najbardziej wpływowych pisarek i dziennikarek XX wieku. Ilustrowana zdjęciami opowieść o miejscach, ludziach i przedmiotach, które ją inspirowały. Zmarła w 2021 roku Joan Didion była pisarką, przełomową dziennikarką, eseistką, powieściopisarką i scenarzystką, ale także wnikliwą obserwatorką, która skupiała się na wymownych szczegółach życia. Jej spostrzeżenia w dalszym ciągu wpływają na twórców, zachęcając ich do zostania uważnymi obserwatorami świata i pozbawionymi sentymentów krytykami. „Świat według Joan Didion” to medytacja na temat ludzi, miejsc i przedmiotów, które napędzały prozę tej wybitnej kobiety.Evelyn McDonnell, uznana dziennikarka, eseistka, krytyczka, feministka, interpretuje wizje Didion. Odkrywa świat widziany jej oczami i bada jej twórczość w rozdziałach poświęconych konkretnym fizycznym motywom pisarstwa Didion. To literacka towarzyszka wyruszających w nowe podróże i przewodnik po innym widzeniu świata. Radykalnie zmieni sposób, w jaki poznajesz świat i pomoże ci odpowiedzieć na pytanie, kiedy siedzisz w kawiarni, w samolocie czy pociągu i rozmyślasz o przyszłości: Co widziałaby Joan Didion?

Murat

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Una biografia che ripercorre i momenti salienti della vita di Gioacchino Murat: le umili origini, la fulminante carriera militare al fianco di Napoleone, le celebri imprese in Italia, in Egitto e nella campagna di Prussia che portarono Napoleone all’apice del potere e Murat al trono del Regno di Napoli. Oltre alle vicende squisitamente politiche, Renata De Lorenzo racconta la passione e il matrimonio di Gioacchino Murat e Caterina Bonaparte (sorella minore di Napoleone), la vita della corte francese a Napoli (1808-1815), il sofferto rapporto e i continui contrasti con Napoleone. Al periodo napoletano è dedicata la seconda parte del libro. Proclamato re del Regno di Napoli nel 1808, Gioacchino Murat – già detestato dal clero e dalla nobiltà che lo accusa di aver “usurpato” il potere ai Borboni – deve guadagnarsi il consenso del popolo, amministrare uno Stato ormai al collasso finanziario e, soprattutto, non deve deludere Napoleone. Una biografica storica accurata, ben documentata e di agile lettura per il vasto pubblico di appassionati.

Jours d'Amérique

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Écrits entre 1978 et 2011 et repris ici tels quels, les carnets que réunit ce livre donnent consistance à l’expérience que fut la découverte des États-Unis, et de New York en premier lieu, pour un auteur que l’on n’attendait pas forcément sur ce terrain, loin des « anciens parapets » de la vieille Europe. C’est donc la notation qui en est le principe actif – le pari étant que, par son côté brusque et spontané comme par son rapport distant à la volonté d’œuvre, elle ait un pouvoir de résonance spécifique. Mais l’Amérique évoquée au long de ce film discontinu, qui fonctionne comme une sorte de planche-contact verbale, existe-t-elle encore ? Peut-être ou peut-être plus ; du moins est-elle ici au rendez-vous, vivante.

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