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Lover Arisen - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Lover Arisen - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight ''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine Feehan True love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward''s No.1 New York Times bestselling series.Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells-and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things...but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not a human.As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list-and then there are her nightmares in which she''sWhen Devina''s wish for true love is finally granted, Balthazar and Erika unwittingly become the gateway for the rebirth hunted by shadows and captivated by a mysterious man who is both a suspect and a savior. of an old enemy of the Brothers. Will the very thing that brings them together lead to the ultimate destruction of the Brotherhood? Or will they have to lose everything in order to save the race''s most sacred defenders? Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood... '' Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer ''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer ''Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer ''The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer ''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer ''The story had me captivated the whole way '' Kobo reviewer ''Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewer

DKK 190.00
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The Sinner - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Sinner - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic '' Angela Knight'' Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine Feehan The Black Dagger Brotherhood is back. _______________ A sinner''s only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward''s No. 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race''s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Jo Early has no idea what her true nature is, and when a mysterious man appears out of the darkness, she is torn between their erotic connection and the sense that something is very wrong.Fate anointed Butch O''Neal as the Dhestroyer, the fulfiller of the prophecy that foresees the end of the Omega. As the war with the Lessening Society comes to a head, Butch gets an unexpected ally in Syn. But can he trust the male - or is the warrior with the bad past a deadly complication?With time running out, Jo gets swept up in the fighting and must join with Syn and the Brotherhood against true evil. In the end, will love true prevail . . . or was the prophecy wrong all along?__________ Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood... '' Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer ''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer '' Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer '' The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer ''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer '' The story had me captivated the whole way '' Kobo reviewer '' Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewer

DKK 182.00
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Lassiter - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Lassiter - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Destiny, duty . . . and desire. In the next epic instalment in J. R. Ward''s No. 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series, a fallen angel finds love with a mysterious female - who could be his destiny . . . or the embodiment of his utter destruction. Lassiter, the fallen angel, is too good at the saviour business. In his new role overseeing the fates of all vampires, he''s influenced outcomes he shouldn''t have - so the Creator is calling him home. But the angel has a reason to stay in Caldwell. He''s bonded with a mysterious female who seemed to appear from out of nowhere . . . and has powers that defy all reason.Rahvyn is well aware that she doesn''t belong in the present. And she never intended to stay, for her true place is in the past. Lassiter proves to be undeniable, however, and she lets herself fall for the angel - until a secret he''s been keeping comes out and she fears that for him, it''s not about love, but duty.As the Omega''s son re-establishes the Lessening Society, and the Brotherhood must resume the deadly war, an unfathomable tragedy occurs. In the aftermath, Rahvyn has to decide whether to stay and help - or save herself from an immortal heartbreak she knows will crush her very soul . . . Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood . . . ''Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer''''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer''Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer''The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer''The story had me captivated the whole way'' Kobo reviewer''Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewer

DKK 211.00
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Dead Cold - T.f. Muir - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Dead Cold - T.f. Muir - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''All the makings of a classic series.'' - Mick Herron---------- St Andrews, Scotland: When a woman''s eviscerated body is found on the golf course close to the Fairmont Hotel, DCI Andy Gilchrist and his associate DS Jessie Janes are assigned the investigation. But the post-mortem examination uncovers a shocking detail that must be kept from the public...Who could carry out such a brutal murder? And what is the significance of the gruesome trophy? When DNA uncovers links to a murder committed thirty years earlier, Gilchrist fears a killer of old has resurfaced, or worse, a debut serial killer setting out to learn his murderous trade. The hunt for the killer forces Gilchrist down a dangerous path that puts his and Jessie''s lives in danger, and ultimately leads them to a mind-playing madman who would rather kill again than go to prison. As Gilchrist homes in on the murderer, he finds himself relentlessly drawn into the killer''s mind games and a desperate fight for his life, in which there can only be one winner. Has Gilchrist finally met his match? ---------- Readers love the DCI Andy Gilchrist series! ''DCI Andy Gilchrist is a real copper, flaws an'' all... I read it one sitting'' - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Thrilling... first page, a suspicious death, and we''re off!'' - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Fascinating storylines... police procedural at its best'' - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Rebus did it for Edinburgh. Laidlaw did it for Glasgow. Gilchrist might just be the bloke to put St Andrews on the crime fiction map. '' - Daily Record ''Gripping and grisly, with plenty of twists and turns that race along with black humour.'' - Craig Robertson ''DCI Gilchrist gets under your skin. Though, determined, and a bit vulnerable, this character will stay with you long after the last page.'' - Anna Smith

DKK 241.00
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The Viper - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Viper - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanIn the next Prison Camp instalment, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward pens a heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world . . . Framed for the grisly murder of his shellan , Kane is condemned to the notorious prison camp - unaware of the dark truth behind his arranged mating. Centuries later, when he is horribly burned while attempting to save others, he prays he''ll finally be reunited in the Fade with his mate . . . not knowing what revelations await him.Nadya is a self-taught nurse who does what she can to ease the suffering of the prisoners. When Kane comes under her care, she cannot help but empathise with his condition for very personal reasons - and as the guards take him away one last time, she fears he is facing a terrible death.After a daring rescue, Kane is offered a treatment that will change his very nature. Choosing life, for the time being, he goes back for the female who took such good care of him - but his duty to Nadya sets him on a collision course with his own past. When long-buried secrets are exposed, his self-destruction is inevitable . . . unless true love can save his soul. Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood . . . Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer ''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer''Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer''The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer''The story had me captivated the whole way'' Kobo reviewer''Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewer

DKK 190.00
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Isabelle - Annette Kobak - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Isabelle - Annette Kobak - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) was born the daughter of a Russian emigres and raised in a climate of aristocratic anarchism. She reinvented herself as a desert Arab and a devout Muslim. She was a woman who preferred dressing like a boy and whose adventures - as a mystic, a connoiser of drugs, and a rumoured participant in sexual orgies - scandalised Europeans at the turn of the century. During her brief life she was a source of worried speculation to the French authorities in North Africa. After her death she became a legend: ''the amazon of the Sahara''.

DKK 156.00
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The Beloved - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Beloved - J. R. Ward - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The daughter of a legend finds the love of a lifetime in this passionate, heart-wrenching instalment in J. R. Ward''s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series . . . Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chafing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives in to her restlessness . . . and finds herself face-to-face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire''s horrific origins. Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose-and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one-not even himself. The Brotherhood knows this all too well, and following Nate''s deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous liability that must be dealt with. When Nalla and Nate find themselves fighting side by side, daggers aren''t the only things that fly. A sizzling attraction is ignited, though Nalla knows her sire will never accept him-and on his side, Nate has made a secret bargain to end his own immortality. As the enemy closes in, and Nalla realizes she must choose between her mate and her sire, what starts with such passion may well end with eternal sorrow and no chance of a reunion-even in the Fade. Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Black Dagger Brotherhood . . .''Insanely good! . . . Intensely romantic and straight up flipping steamy, violent and gruesome, heartbreaking and deep. Her addictive writing tells a story like none other'' Goodreads reviewer''''I can''t get enough of these sexy, tough, intriguing vampires'' Amazon reviewer''Emotional by epic proportions'' Kobo reviewer''The Black Dagger Brotherhood is a twisting, often surprising, but always awesome read'' Amazon reviewer''A must read'' Goodreads reviewer''The story had me captivated the whole way'' Kobo reviewer''Each and every character is compelling'' Amazon reviewer

DKK 209.00
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No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Shapeshifter Dev Peltier thought he knew it all. But one night when a Dark-Hunter, who is also an official member of the Dogs of War, sashays into his bar, he realises that he might have met his match.Samia, aka Sam, was one the fiercest Amazon warriors in her tribe. But an act of brutal betrayal made her a Dark-Hunter and she''s been angry ever since. Live fast, fight hard and enjoy the night. That''s her credo. But as old enemies and new move into New Orleans, she realises that Dev just might be the only hope she and mankind have to save the world.

DKK 154.00
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Border Crossing - Rosie Thomas - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Border Crossing - Rosie Thomas - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

On 6th September 1997, Rosie Thomas, mother of two, bestselling author of a dozen novels, nearing fifty years of age, stepped into a Volvo Amazon in Beijing that was to take her half-way across the world. She and her co-driver - nearly twenty years her junior - Phil Bowen, a pearl diver, charter boat skipper and photographer, were set to retrace the run of the first ever international motor rally.The excitement of the daily time challenge, the strange camaraderie, the bickering over who should drive, the dangerous endurance test of miles on dirt roads, up mountains and through deserts, followed by nights spent sleeping outdoors or in flea pit hotels, is more than matched by Rosie''s own internal journey, including a near-death experience at the top of the Himalayas.

DKK 156.00
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Jingle All the Way - Debbie Macomber - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Jingle All the Way - Debbie Macomber - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Could a holiday romance save Everly''s Christmas? Everly Lancaster has always had big dreams, but her high-flying career has left little time for anything - or anyone - else. When the opportunity arises to take the whole of December off, Everly decides it''s time to go on the holiday she deserves. Little does she know, there''s more than one surprise in store for her this Christmas . . . To escape the massive snowstorm on the way, Everly prepares for a sunny, relaxing cruise - until a mix-up with her booking lands her on a tour of the Amazon rainforest. At first, not even the handsome tour guide Asher can improve her mood, but soon the spectacular sights - and Asher''s charming company - open workaholic Everly''s eyes to all she''s been missing in life. As Christmas approaches and the tour comes to an end, will Everly finally realise there''s more to life than work? And could Asher be the person to help her see it? Jingle All the Way is a warm and wintry delight from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. The perfect Christmas read for fans of Heidi Swain, Carole Matthews and Milly Johnson

DKK 199.00
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Unscaled - Hemant Taneja - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Unscaled - Hemant Taneja - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

''A thought-provoking look at the technology that is changing the world of business and the benefits, pitfalls, and challenges for society as a whole.'' - Kenneth I. Chenault, former chief executive officer, American Express Company Throughout the twentieth century, technology and economics drove a dominant logic: bigger was almost always better. It was smart to scale up - to take advantage of classic economies of scale.But in the unscaled economy, size and scale have become a liability. Today''s most successful companies - Uber, Airbnb, Amazon, Salesforce - have defied the traditional ''economies of scale'' approach by renting scale instead of spending vast amounts of money building it. And a new generation of upstarts is using artificial intelligence to automate tasks that once required expensive investment, enabling them to grow big without the bloat of giant organisations.In Unscaled , Hemant Taneja convincingly shows how the unscaled economy is remaking massive, deeply-rooted industries and opening up fantastic possibilities for entrepreneurs, imaginative companies and resourceful individuals. Beyond that, it can be the model for solving some of the world''s greatest problems, including climate change and soaring healthcare costs, potentially reversing many of the ills brought on by mass industrialization.The unscale wave has only just started. To succeed in business today, companies, CEOs and leaders everywhere must unlearn what they have been taught - they must embrace an unscaled mindset.

DKK 155.00
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Sankofa - Chibundu Onuzo - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Sankofa - Chibundu Onuzo - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK A BBC 2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION FUTURES PRIZE AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR''A captivating story about a mixed-race British woman who goes in search of the West African father she never knew'' REESE WITHERSPOON Anna is at a stage of her life when she''s beginning to wonder who she really is. She has separated from her husband, her daughter is all grown up, and her mother - the only parent who raised her - is dead. Searching through her mother''s belongings, she finds clues about the West African father she never knew. Through reading his student diary, chronicling his involvement in radical politics in 1970s London, she discovers that he eventually became the president (some would say the dictator) of a small nation in West Africa - and he is still alive. She decides to track him down and so begins a funny, painful, fascinating journey, and an exploration of race, identity and what we pass on to our children. ''A real pleasure, it''s funny, thought-provoking and holds a light up to everything from cultural differences to colonialism'' STYLIST ''I LOVED Sankofa SO MUCH'' MARIAN KEYES ''Slick pacing and unpredictable developments keep the reader alert right up to the novel''s exhilarating ending'' GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY ''Onuzo''s sneakily breezy, highly entertaining novel leaves the reader rethinking familiar narratives of colonisation, inheritance and liberation'' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW ''A really great book, very poignant'' SARA COX

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Leviathan Wakes - James S. A. Corey - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Leviathan Wakes - James S. A. Corey - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

This special 10th anniversary edition celebrates the revolutionary first book of the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series - a modern masterwork of science fiction with over 4 million copies sold worldwide. NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES ''Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be'' George R. R. MartinHumanity has colonised the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond - but the stars are still out of our reach. Jim Holden is an officer on an ice miner making runs from the rings of Saturn to the mining stations of the Belt. When he and his crew discover a derelict ship called the Scopuli , they suddenly find themselves in possession of a deadly secret. A secret that someone is willing to kill for, and on an unimaginable scale. War is coming to the system, unless Jim can find out who abandoned the ship and why. Detective Miller is looking for a girl. One girl in a system of billions, but her parents have money - and money talks. When the trail leads him to the Scopuli and Holden, they both realise this girl may hold the key to everything. Holden and Miller must thread the needle between the Earth government, the Outer Planet revolutionaries and secret corporations, and the odds are against them. But out in the Belt, the rules are different, and one small ship can change the fate of the universe. The Expanse is the biggest science fiction series of the last decade and is now a major TV series. Praise for the Expanse: ''The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire'' NPR Books ''As close as you''ll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form'' io9.com ''Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights'' wired.com ''High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce'' Library Journal

DKK 282.00
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The Venetian Candidate - Philip Gwynne Jones - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Venetian Candidate - Philip Gwynne Jones - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling 'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail 'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary Review _______________ To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared whilse researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common-wealth war cemetery where, under the ice and snow, Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder. . . _______________ Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones 'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover 'Clever and great fun' T he Times 'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra 'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review 'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5***** 'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine

DKK 192.00
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The Venetian Sanctuary - Philip Gwynne Jones - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The Venetian Sanctuary - Philip Gwynne Jones - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

'I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy' Val McDermid 'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling 'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail 'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary Review San Francesco del Deserto is an island in the north of the Venetian lagoon. The monastery there, it is said, was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century, following his return from the fifth crusade. Just five monks now remain. Popular with those seeking to escape the crowds of Venice itself, the island also offers itself as a place of retreat. Summer 2020. Honorary Counsel Nathan Sutherland receives a phone call from Vanni, his friend in the Venetian police force. There's been an incident on the island. The details are unclear but an Englishman on retreat appears to have died during the night. There are two other Englishmen in his party, everybody is having difficulty communicating due to the language barrier, and so could Nathan come out to the island with him? The dead man was found strangled in front of the altar in the main chapel. Neither of his companions has any record of violent crime, nor any motive for murder. Nothing appears to have been stolen or removed. Indeed, there are no great artworks or treasures that might be worth stealing. And so, together with Vanni, Nathan tries to answer the question: what past events could drive someone to murder in an ancient monastery in the middle of a lagoon? _______________ Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones 'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover 'Clever and great fun' The Times 'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra 'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review 'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5***** 'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine

DKK 211.00
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Talking to Robots - David Ewing Duncan - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

Talking to Robots - David Ewing Duncan - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

One of Time m agazine''s ''32 Books You Need to Read This Summer'' -- ''a riveting read''. ''Intensely readable, downright terrifying, and surprisingly uplifting.'' Vanity Fair ''A fascinating work of imaginative futurology, a science journalist takes a look at our current technologies and anticipates the human-robot future that could await us - one full of warrior bots, politician bots, doctor bots and sex bots.''One of Barbara VanDenburgh''s ''5 Books Not to Miss'', USA Today One of the best summer reads of 2019, according to top authors David Baldacci and Elizabeth Acevedo on USA Today ''s Today programme. ''A refreshing variation on the will-intelligent-robots-bring-Armageddon genre . . . this colorful mixture of expert futurology and quirky speculation does not disappoint'' Kirkus Reviews What robot and AI systems are being built and imagined right now? What do they say about us, their creators? Will they usher in a fantastic new future, or destroy us? What do some of our greatest thinkers, from physicist Brian Greene and futurist Kevin Kelly to inventor Dean Kamen, geneticist George Church and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain, anticipate for our human-robot future? For even as robots and AI intrigue us and make us anxious about the future, our fascination with robots has always been about more than the potential of the technology - it also concerns what robots tell us about being human.From present-day Facebook and Amazon bots to near-future ''intimacy'' bots and ''the robot that swiped my job'' bots, bestselling American popular science writer David Ewing Duncan''s Talking to Robots is a wonderfully entertaining and insightful guide to possible future scenarios about robots, both real and imagined.Featured bots include robot drivers; doc bots; politician bots; warrior bots; sex bots; syntheticbio bots; dystopic bots that are hopefully just bad dreams; and ultimately, God Bot (asdescribed by physicist Brian Greene). These scenarios are informed by discussions with well-known thinkers, engineers, scientists, artists, philosophers and others, who share with us their ideas, hopes and fears about robots. David spoke with, among others, Kevin Kelly, David Baldacci, Brian Greene, Dean Kamen, Craig Venter, Stephanie Mehta, David Eagleman, George Poste, George Church, General R. H. Latiff, Robert Seigel, Emily Morse, David Sinclair, Ken Goldberg, Sunny Bates, Adam Gazzaley, Tim O''Reilly, Tiffany Shlain, Eric Topol and Juan Enriquez.These discussions, along with some reporting on bot-tech, bot-history and real-time societal andethical issues with robots, are the launch pads for unfurling possible bot futures that are informed by how people and societies have handled new technologies in the past.The book describes how robots work, but its primary focus is on what our fixation with botsand AI says about us as humans: about our hopes and anxieties; our myths, stories, beliefs andideas about beings both real and artificial; and our attempts to attain perfection.We are at a pivotal moment when our ancient infatuation with human-like beings with certainattributes or superpowers - in mythology, religion and storytelling - is coinciding with ourability to actually build some of these entities.

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