Basic books okt 2026 (19 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - An argument for how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence.'Illuminating.' -New York Times'Extraordinary.' -Science Friday 'Correlation is not causation.' This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, once led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, with causal analysis taking center stage in AI and other applications, the old taboos are a thing of the past. The causal revolution, instigated by Judea Pearl and others, established causality on a firm scientific basis. Pearl showed how intuitive models can interface with data to help answer causal questions, such as whether a drug will cure an illness or, counterfactually, whether an illness would have persisted absent the drug. These models provide a blueprint for causal AI to learn and take responsibility for its mistakes. Updated with a new preface and summary of recent advances, The Book of Why outlines the basics of cause and effect for lay readers and scientists alike, providing tools to explore the observable world and worlds that might have been.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - An Economist Book of the YearA five-hundred-year history of printed books, told through the people who created them.'Almost every page-almost every paragraph-fizzes with facts, allusions, speculations, tidbits of etymology and gems of historical interest.' -Wall Street Journal Books have transformed humankind, yet we know little about the individuals who brought these fascinating objects into existence. Who were these renegade book-makers who changed the course of history through their experiments in the arts of printing, paper making, type designing, binding, advertising, and selling The Book-Makers offers a new way to understand the story of Western culture's most important object through a series of dynamic portraits of eighteen men and women who helped to define the book. From Wynkyn de Worde's cheap bestsellers produced in fifteenth-century London, to Nancy Cunard's avant-garde pamphlets made on her small press in Normandy; from Benjamin Franklin's inky entrepreneurialism, to the radical culture of contemporary zines, this is a celebration of the book with the people put back in.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A renowned philosopher's guide to the history of Western philosophy.'Written with a graceful simplicity that belies its profundity, this is a book that reconnects philosophy with perennial questions . Köakowski's work is exemplary and indispensable.' -John Gray, New York Review of BooksCan nature make us happy How can we know anything What is justice Why is there evil in the world What is the source of truth Does God exist Can we really believe what we see There are questions that have intrigued the world's great thinkers over the ages, which still touch a chord in all of us today. They are questions that can teach us about the way we live, work, love, and see the world.In this modern classic, the eminent philosopher Leszek Köakowski explores the essence of these ideas, introducing figures from Socrates to Thomas Aquinas, Descartes to Nietzsche, and concentrating on one single important philosophical question from each of them.Whether reflecting on good and evil, truth and beauty, faith and the soul, or free will and consciousness, Köakowski shows that these timeless ideas remain at the very core of our existence. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A bestselling author and gifted healer's guidance on how therapy can restore us in an increasingly stressful world.'A wise and compassionate book.' -Washington PostIn Letters to a Young Therapist, psychologist Mary Pipher shares what she has learned in thirty years of clinical practice helping warring families, alienated adolescents, and harried professionals restore peace and beauty to their lives. Through an exhilarating mix of storytelling and sharp-eyed observation, Pipher reveals her refreshingly inventive approach to therapy-fiercely optimistic, free of dogma or psychobabble, and laced with generous warmth and practical common sense. Whether she's recommending daily swims for a sluggish teenager, encouraging a timid husband to become bolder, or simply bearing witness to a bereaved parent's sorrow, Pipher's compassion and insight shine from every page. Now updated with a preface discussing how COVID and the digital sphere have divided us from our true selves, each other, and the natural world, Letters to a Young Therapist is a powerfully engaging guide to living a healthy life.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - An essential introduction to democratic socialism, and a galvanizing argument for its power to drive positive change in America and beyond. 'Bhaskar Sunkara has delivered a razor-sharp guide to socialism's history, transformative promise, and path to power.' -Naomi Klein, #1 bestselling author of Doppelganger Every day, more Americans are embracing democratic socialism, as shown by the stunning popularity of Zohran Mamdani, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Bernie Sanders. But what, exactly, is socialism And what would an American socialist system look like In The Socialist Manifesto, Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism's history and presents a vision for its future. He shows democratic socialism not as a foreign import, but as a tradition with deep roots in American political life-one that has repeatedly succeeded in expanding freedom and security for ordinary people. From labor rights to social insurance, socialist ideas have helped humanize markets, and Sunkara argues they remain essential to building a more equal and democratic world beyond capitalism. Now updated with new material on renewed interest in socialism in the age of Trump, The Socialist Manifesto is essential reading for anyone seeking a solution to the vast inequities of our age.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation shows how a deeper understanding of the world's philosophical wisdom can enrich and transform our lives.'Wonderfully smart and readable.' -Washington Post In The Happiness Hypothesis, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines philosophical wisdom and scientific research to explore ten 'Great Ideas' that have been discovered by several of the world's civilizations. In each chapter, Haidt questions a Great Idea in light of what we now know, and extracts from it the lessons that still apply to our modern lives, thereby illuminating the causes of human flourishing. Now with a new preface, The Happiness Hypothesis expertly unravels the world's philosophical wisdom and its enduring maxims-such as 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you' and 'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'-and tackles the eternal question 'How can I live a meaningful life '.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In this revised and updated paperback edition, a veteran writing teacher argues that writing is a form of thinking and feeling and shows why it can't be replaced by AI.'Compelling.' -Joseph Epstein, Wall Street Journal In the age of artificial intelligence, generating an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing According to longtime writing teacher John Warner: not much. More Than Words argues that generative AI tools like ChatGPT not only can kill the student essay but should, since these assignments don't challenge students to do the real work of writing. To Warner, writing is thinking-discovering your ideas while trying to capture them on a page-and feeling-grappling with what it fundamentally means to be human. More Than Words calls for us to use AI as an opportunity to reckon with our relationship with writing. Newly updated with practical resources for teachers and students, this is the essential book for anyone writing in the age of AI. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A revelatory new history of the Irish Great Famine, showing how the British Empire caused Ireland's most infamous disaster.'Vigorous and engaging.' -Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker In 1845, European potato fields were attacked by a novel pathogen. But it was only in Ireland that the blight's devastation reached apocalyptic levels, leaving more than a million dead and forcing millions more to emigrate. In Rot, historian Padraic X. Scanlan offers a new account of the Great Famine, showing how Ireland's place in the British Empire made it uniquely vulnerable to starvation. Ireland's overreliance on the potato was a desperate adaptation to an unstable and unequal marketplace created by British colonialism. And when famine struck, relief efforts were premised on the idea that only free markets and wage labor could save the Irish. Uncovering the disaster's roots in Britain's deep imperial faith in markets, commerce, and capitalism, Rot reshapes our understanding of the Great Famine and its tragic legacy.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The definitive history of the Capetians, the crusading dynasty that made the French crown the wealthiest and most powerful in medieval Europe and forged France as we know it today.'A joy to read from start to finish. This is not only the best history of the Capetian dynasty now available in English, it is also one of the most entertaining popular history books published in recent years.' -Dan Jones, Sunday Times In House of Lilies, historian Justine Firnhaber-Baker tells the epic story of the Capetian dynasty of medieval France, showing how their ideas about power, religion, and identity continue to shape European society and politics today. Reigning from 987 to 1328, the Capetians became the most powerful monarchy of the Middle Ages. Consolidating a fragmented realm that eventually stretched from the Rhône to the Pyrenees, they were the first royal house to adopt the fleur-de-lys, displaying this lily emblem to signify their divine favor and legitimate their rule. The Capetians were at the center of some of the most dramatic and far-reaching episodes in European history, including the Crusades, bloody waves of religious persecution, and a series of wars with England. The Capetian age saw the emergence of Gothic architecture, the romantic ideals of chivalry and courtly love, and the Church's role at the center of daily life. Evocatively interweaving these pivotal developments with the human stories of the men and women who drove them, House of Lilies is the definitive history of the dynasty that forged France-and Europe-as we know it.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The definitive history of the self-destruction of the autocratic Romanov dynasty.'Filled with revelations and fresh insights and rich with observations.' -The Wall Street Journal In 1917, Imperial Russia faced a series of overlapping crises, from war to social unrest, that culminated in Tsar Nicholas II's dramatic fall from power. Though Nicholas's life is often described as tragic, a trove of new archival discoveries confirms that it was not fate that doomed the monarchy, but the tsar's own poor leadership, blinkered faith in autocracy, and resistance to reform. The Last Tsar untangles the struggles between the era's captivating personalities: the increasingly isolated Nicholas and Alexandra and the factions of scheming nobles, ruthless legislators, and pragmatic generals who sought to stabilize the restive Russian Empire either with the tsar or without him. Definitive and engrossing,The Last Tsaruncovers how Nicholas II stumbled into revolution, taking his family, the Romanov dynasty, and the whole Russian Empire down with him.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - From a top historian, a sweeping history of Irish emigration around the world.'Engaging and erudite.' -New York Times When people think of Irish emigration, they often think of the Great Famine of the 1840s, which caused many to flee Ireland for the United States. But the real history of the Irish diaspora is much longer, more complicated, and more global. In On Every Tide, Sean Connolly tells the epic story of Irish migration, showing how emigrants became a force in world politics and religion. Starting in the eighteenth century, the Irish fled limited opportunity at home and fanned out across America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. These emigrants helped settle new frontiers, industrialize the West, and spread Catholicism globally. As the Irish built vibrant communities abroad, they leveraged their newfound power-sometimes becoming oppressors themselves. Deeply researched and vividly told, On Every Tide is essential reading for understanding how the people of Ireland shaped the world. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A global history of the world's best-known and most influential book. 'A marvelous work of scholarship and storytelling.' -Wall Street Journal For Christians, the Bible is a book inspired by God, but its eternal words are transmitted across the world by fallible human hands. In The Bible, Bruce Gordon recounts the astounding story of the Bible's journey around the globe and across more than two thousand years, showing how it has shaped and been shaped by changing beliefs and believers' radically different needs. God speaks with one voice, but the people who receive it are scattered and divided-found in desert monasteries and Chinese house churches, in Byzantine cathedrals and Guatemalan villages. Breathtakingly global in scope, The Bible tells the story of this sacred book throughthe stories of its many and diverse human encounters, revealing not a static text but a living, dynamic cultural force.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The definitive translation of Sun Tzu's timeless classic of military strategy, The Art of War.A quintessential guide to strategy, The Art of War has influenced leaders for over a thousand years. Beyond the battlefield, people have long turned to its wisdom for advice on succeeding in competitive situations, and companies worldwide now make this book required reading for their executives.Ralph Sawyer's compelling translation and expert annotations bring to life for modern readers Sun Tzu's masterful insights on conflict, competition, and human dynamics. Readers will discover a rich perspective steeped in centuries of military thought, making ancient wisdom resonate in today's world.An invaluable resource for anyone seeking to refine their decision-making and leadership skills, this elegant hardcover edition invites repeated engagement, enhancing any collection with its timeless principles and captivating design.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The global history of the rise and transformation of bookstores, from medieval book merchants to today's neighborhood indies.'This is the arresting and ultimately optimistic story of the making and marketing of print culture. Here is a book for every book-lover to buy.'-Jeff Jarvis, author of The Gutenberg ParenthesisWhether it's a local indie bookshop, an online megaretailer, or a chain bookstore, the place we buy books is an essential part of our reading lives. Bookstores connect books to potential buyers and convert idle browsers into committed readers. Yet, as historian Andrew Pettegree reveals, it took more than five centuries after Gutenberg for bookstores as we know them to emerge.The Bookshop tells a sweeping history of the bookstore. It celebrates the ingenuity of booksellers, from the smugglers who carried contraband books across borders, to the innovators who created the global distribution networks that define books and bookselling today. Even though few bookshops lasted more than a few years during the best of times, booksellers relentlessly sought new ways to get books to readers. Innovators like the squabbling dealers who invented the secondhand bookstore, or Victorian capitalists like W. H. Smith, who built an empire of railroad station book stalls to serve idle passengers, made bookselling what it is today.The Bookshop is the story of how the bookstore became the indispensable meeting place for book makers and book lovers around the world.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Justice Samuel A. Alito elaborates on his judicial philosophy and reflects on the roles of the law, the Constitution, and the courts in preserving America's spirit of libertySamuel A. Alito has quietly become one of the most influential Supreme Court justices in recent history. In this surprisingly personal book, he vigorously defends his 'originalist' approach to the Constitution, identifies the threats to our liberties, and reflects on faith, the nature of law, and American culture. Twenty years on the high court have given Justice Alito a unique perspective on the country's fiercest legal and constitutional battles. As America's culture wars unfolded, one side harnessed the power of the judiciary to impose its agenda, abetted by judges scornful of constitutional constraints and untroubled by doubts about their own infallibility. The response was a legal movement devoted to originalism and textualism, which found its most effective champion in Justice Alito. The battles, of course, are far from over. Free speech and religion, in particular, are frequently under fire. Justice Alito offers a compelling vision of the courts' role in defending these and other fundamental liberties. In So Ordered, one of our greatest jurists celebrates the complexity and brilliance of the American Constitution.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The unsung story of heroic World War II combat nurses sent into the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa to save thousands of American soldiers and Marines.'Impeccably researched, The Flight Nurses' War provides new insights into female military service. A moving and important book.' -Clare Mulley, author of Agent Zo The Pacific Theater was the setting for some of World War II's bloodiest battles, and yet much of its history remains untold. As the war in Europe was winding down, fierce Japanese resistance and mounting casualties slowed the US advance toward Japan. The terrible death toll of doctors, medics, and corpsmen forced the United States Navy to deploy combat nurses to contested airfields, where they triaged desperately wounded men and evacuated them to safety. In The Flight Nurses' War, award-winning historian Leah Garrett traces the lives of a team of nurses from their small-town origins to the devastation of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. They risked their lives on rickety, unpressurized aircraft and braved constant enemy assaults. As the battles intensified, Army nurses were also deployed to hospital ships and the infantry front- line, where they endured disease, snipers, and Kamikazes. Successfully evacuating thousands of wounded men from danger, the combat nurses freed up troops to secure both islands and help win the war. Uncovering an extraordinary story of Second World War heroism, The Flight Nurses' War powerfully brings to life the remarkable women who risked everything to save lives and assure America's success in the Pacific campaign.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A sweeping, definitive history of the dynamic, expansionist dynasty that forged the Middle Ages-and Europe-as we know it.'Historical scholarship, and historical storytelling, at its finest.' -Matthew Gabriele, coauthor of The Bright Ages and OathbreakersToday, the Carolingians are best known as the dynasty of Charlemagne. In a few remarkable decades spanning the late eighth and early ninth centuries, Charlemagne united much of modern-day Europe through conquest and diplomacy, establishing the continent's first empire since the fall of Rome.In Charlemagne's Dream, historian James T. Palmer looks beyond Charlemagne alone to tell the full story of the rise and fall of the massively consequential Carolingian dynasty-the men and women who laid the foundations for his achievements, and the colorful heirs who squandered his legacy. Carolingian rulers established the royal court as a place of learning, attracting scholars and philosophers and driving a cultural and intellectual renaissance. They fought and traded with power centers as far-flung as Córdoba, Constantinople, and Baghdad. In allying with the pope, they forever changed the relationship between church and state in the West. And they dispatched the first missionaries to northern Europe, expanding Christendom's reach farther than ever before.Charlemagne's Dream details the powerfully human stories of the Carolingians, showing how their pursuit of ever-greater power built one of the world's great empires.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - From the acclaimed author of Children of Ash and Elm, an intimate, continent-spanning human journey through the Viking world.'[Price] has a talent for visual reconstruction; it's like being with him on these digs, watching as ancient secrets are revealed. Nearly every page brings a surprise, sometimes disturbing, often moving, always profound.'-Times (UK)For centuries, Vikings have been stereotyped as brutish and violent pillagers. But now, based on the latest archaeological research, preeminent scholar Neil Price reveals the true diversity and individuality of the Viking Age.From an arctic hunter to a woman of Persian ancestry; from a Sámi nomad to a bear endowed with personhood; from Viking raiders to Rus' river traders; from sorceresses to shape-shifters; from immigrants to diplomats; from followers of many gods, to the worshippers of one; from settlers to farmers-as we meet all these and many more, Price enlists the full range of modern archaeological knowledge to reconstruct Norse lives in personal detail, presenting a new and complex image of the Viking Age. Taking the reader from Greenland to Greece and across three centuries, Price demonstrates that Vikings-in all of their heterogeneity-were both surprisingly similar to us today, and also thrillingly strange.Densely peopled, beautifully rendered, and impressively wide-reaching, The Sea-King and the Sorceress sheds a light on the realities of life in the Viking diaspora.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The riveting eight-thousand-year story of wine, nectar of the gods and the pleasure and support of man.'Capaciously informative and endlessly entertaining.' -Tom Holland, author of DominionAs far back as history can reach, wine has been intertwined with the growth and development of the human race. Over eight millennia, this remarkable drink has influenced cultures, built economies, healed men, and supported armies.Ranging from the Late Stone Age to the present day, historian Kathleen Burk illuminates the rich history of wine. Beginning in Neolithic-era Georgia in the Caucasus, Burk methodically traces how wine has evolved over time and place as a religious, social, cultural, economic, and even culinary force-including the complicated relationship between Islam and alcohol, the rise and decline of France as the world's wine superpower, and the rapidly growing importance of Asian countries in the world of wine. Through this, Burk weaves a comprehensive history not only of wine, but also of the peoples who produce and enjoy it.Ambitious and engaging, Wine is essential reading for everyone who enjoys a glass, whether a devoted connoisseur or a curious dabbler.…