Book type: fiction (5995)
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AI 2041 : Ten Visions for Our Future by Kai-Fu Lee, Chen Qiufan EN
ChinaDescription:
How will AI change our world within twenty years? A pioneering technologist and acclaimed writer team up for “an invaluable and entertaining vision of the future” (Ray Dalio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Principles). Named a best book of the year by The Wall Street Journal • The Washington Post • Financial Times Long before the advent of ChatGPT, Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan understood the enormous potential of artificial intelligence to transform our daily lives. But even as the world wakes up to the power of AI, many of us still fail to grasp the big picture. Chatbots and large lang... continue
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Airman by Eoin Colfer EN
IrelandDescription:
Conor Broekhart was born to fly. Or more accurately, he was born flying. Little wonder he became what he became. In an age of discovery and invention, many dreamed of flying, but for Conor flight was more than just a dream, it was his destiny. In one dark night on the island of Great Saltee, a cruel and cunning betrayal destroyed his life and stole his future. Now Conor must win the race for flight, to save his family and right a terrible wrong...
Italy
Congo245.
EgyptDescription:
Akhenatón, el Faraón monoteísta, hereje y poeta. La investigación de un estudiante.
Una novela con un sabor diferente, en la que Mahfouz nos traslada de nuevo al Egipto faraónico, que destacó en utilizar para presentar sus ideas. La idea de leer un evento desde más de una perspectiva... los motivos ocultos de cada uno de ellos se revelan a pesar del intento de cada uno de ocultar sus motivos detrás de máscaras de sabiduría. El método de Mahfouz al escribir la novela en un nuevo estilo, y no simplemente una narraci&o... continue
Malta247.
Älä koskaan pyyhi kyyneleitä paljain käsin : Rakkaus by Jonas Gardell FI
SwedenDescription:
”Tämän tarinan asiat ovat tapahtuneet. Kaikki on totta. Minä olen yksi selvinneistä. Tämä on minun ja ystävieni tarina.”
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Älä koskaan pyyhi kyyneleitä paljain käsin. 3. Kuolema by Jonas Gardell FI
Description:
Katkerienkin kyynelten läpi voi hetkisen hymyillä. Ensin oli rakkaus, sitten tuli sairaus, lopuksi on vain kuolema. Jonas Gardellin ylistetyn romaanitrilogian päätösosa 1980-luvun aids-epidemiasta Tukholmassa. He olivat niin nuoria, heillä oli elämä edessään ja yhtäkkiä kaikki oli ohi. He istuivat kerta toisensa jälkeen hautajaisissa, ja aina heitä oli yksi vähemmän paikalla. Mutta kävi onneksi myös niin, että Paulin hautajaisissa kaikilla oli murheen keskellä kerrankin hauskaa. Paulin itse käsikirjoittamistaan hautajaisista sukeutuu karnevaali, joka saa lukijankin nauramaan kyyneleet silmissä... continue
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SloveniaDescription:
Alamut takes place in 11th Century Persia, in the fortress of Alamut, where self-proclaimed prophet Hasan ibn Sabbah is setting up his mad but brilliant plan to rule the region with a handful of elite fighters who are to become his "living daggers." By creating a virtual paradise at Alamut, filled with beautiful women, lush gardens, wine and hashish, Sabbah is able to convince his young fighters that they can reach paradise if they follow his commands. With parallels to Osama bin Laden, Alamut tells the story of how Sabbah was able to instill fear into the ruling class by creating a small army... continue
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Alas de sangre by Rebecca Yarros ES
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Violet Sorrengail creía que a sus veinte años se uniría al Cuadrante de los Escribas para vivir una vida tranquila, estudiando sus amados libros y las historias antiguas que tanto le fascinan. Sin embargo, por órdenes de su madre, la temida comandante general, Violet debe unirse a los miles de candidatos que luchan por formar parte de la élite de los jinetes de dragones. Cuando eres más pequeña y frágil que los demás tu vida corre peligro, porque los dragones no se vinculan con humanos débiles; de hecho, los incineran. Sumado a esto, con más jinetes que dragones disponibles, buena parte de los... continue