twelve against the gods/دوازده علیه خدایان
William Bolitho
Twelve Against the Gods: The Story of Adventure
"It's really quite good." - Elon Musk"
Twelve Against the Gods was an instant bestseller when it first published in 1929. In his trademark journalist style, author William Bolitho details the lives of twelve great adventurers―Alexander the Great, Casanova, Christopher Columbus, Mahomet, Lola Montez, Cagliostro (and Seraphina), Charles XII of Sweden, Napoleon I, Lucius Sergius Catiline, Napoleon III, Isadora Duncan, and Woodrow Wilson. Bolitho shines light on both the struggles and successes that made these figures so iconic, and demonstrates how they all battled convention and conformity to achieve enduring fame and notoriety
“We are born adventurers,” Bolitho writes, “and the love of adventures never leaves us till we are very old; old, timid men, in whose interest it is that adventure should quite die out. This is why all the poets are on one side, and all the laws on the other; for laws are made by, and usually for, old men." Though his essays are nearly one hundred years old, they encompass the timeless values of perseverance, bravery, and strength of spirit that have proven to resonate with the pioneers and thought leaders of today
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
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The New York Times best seller by
the host of Bill Nye the Science Guy,
with a brand new chapter for the paperback edition!
"Evolution is one of the most powerful and important ideas ever developed in the history of science. Every question it raises leads to new answers, new discoveries, and new smarter questions. The science of evolution is as expansive as nature itself. It is also the most meaningful creation story that humans have ever found."-Bill Nye
Sparked by a controversial debate in February 2014, Bill Nye has set off on an energetic campaign to spread awareness of evolution and the powerful way it shapes our lives. In Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, he explains why race does not really exist; evaluates the true promise and peril of genetically modified food; reveals how new species are born, in a dog kennel and in a London subway; takes a stroll through 4.5 billion years of time; and explores the new search for alien life, including aliens right here on Earth.
With infectious enthusiasm, Bill Nye shows that evolution is much more than a rebuttal to creationism; it is an essential way to understand how nature works-and to change the world. It might also help you get a date on a Saturday night.
Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World
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Just as World War II called an earlier generation to greatness, so the climate crisis is calling today's rising youth to action: to create a better future.
In UNSTOPPABLE, Bill Nye crystallizes and expands the message for which he is best known and beloved. That message is that with a combination of optimism and scientific curiosity, all obstacles become opportunities, and the possibilities of our world become limitless. With a scientist's thirst for knowledge and an engineer's vision of what can be, Bill Nye sees today's environmental issues not as insurmountable, depressing problems but as chances for our society to rise to the challenge and create a cleaner, healthier, smarter world. We need not accept that transportation consumes half our energy, and that two-thirds of the energy you put into your car is immediately thrown away out the tailpipe. We need not accept that dangerous emissions are the price we must pay for a vibrant economy and a comfortable life. Above all, we need not accept that we will leave our children a planet that is dirty, overheated, and depleted of resources. As Bill shares his vision, he debunks some of the most persistent myths and misunderstandings about global warming. When you are done reading, you'll be enlightened and empowered. Chances are, you'll be smiling, too, ready to join Bill and change the world.
In Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World, the New York Times bestselling author ofUndeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation and former host of "Bill Nye the Science Guy" issues a new challenge to today's generation: to make a cleaner, more efficient, and happier world.
“Unstoppable is what you get when you melt down Bill Nye the Science Guy and turn him into a book. Containing rich scientific insights on ourselves, our society, and our world, the book is a must-read for anybody who needs to be scientifically literate in the 21st century. And that’s of course, everybody.” ―Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D., Astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History
“As only Bill Nye can, he uses the book to explain the science behind climate change, debunks popular myths, and asks readers to take action in their own lives to create a sustainable future. The book is shot through with optimism, but Nye has no illusions about what lies ahead. The message is simple: Climate change is real; humans are causing it; and we have no choice but to build a better and cleaner world.” ―Salon
Praise for UNDENIABLE:
"Bill Nye, 'the Science Guy,' has become a veritable cultural icon....[T]he title of his new book on evolution...[is] 'Undeniable,' because, yes, there are many Americans who still deny what Darwin and other scientists long ago proved." -Frank Bruni, The New York Times
"With a jaunty bow tie and boyish enthusiasm, Bill Nye the Science Guy has spent decades decoding scientific topics, from germs to volcanoes, for television audiences....In his new book, Nye delights in how [evolution] helps to unlock the mysteries of everything from bumblebees to human origins to our place in the universe." -National Geographic
"When it comes to Bill Nye, 'Science Guy' doesn't even begin to cover it. When he's not being summoned to act as a voice of reason for news outlets or leading meetings as CEO of the Planetary Society, he is living the life of a best-selling author....His recently published book, 'Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation,' enlightens readers while using a conversational, educational tone. After all, it's his ability to break down even the most complicated topics into bite-size pieces that made him such a hit on his '90s children's show 'Bill Nye, the Science Guy.'" -The Boston Globe
"Mr. Nye writes briskly and accessibly...[and] makes an eloquent case for evolution."-The Wall Street Journal
"Because [Bill Nye is] a scientist, he has no doubts that the 'deniers' of evolution are flat wrong. And because he's a performer, his book is fun to read and easy to absorb." -The Washington Post
"Ignite your inner scientist when Nye, known for delivering geeky intel with clarity and charm, takes on one of society's most hotly debated topics (yes, still)." -Time Out New York
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
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From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.
Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe’s iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following.
Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last?
In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by signature xkcd comics. They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.
The book features new and never-before-answered questions, along with updated and expanded versions of the most popular answers from the xkcd website. What If? will be required reading for xkcd fans and anyone who loves to ponder the hypothetical.
Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl―A Woman’s Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship
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Do you feel like you are too nice? Sherry Argov's Why Men Love Bitches delivers a unique perspective as to why men are attracted to a strong woman who stands up for herself. With saucy detail on every page, this no-nonsense guide reveals why a strong woman is much more desirable than a "yes woman" who routinely sacrifices herself. The author provides compelling answers to the tough questions women often ask:
- Why are men so romantic in the beginning and why do they change?
- Why do men take nice girls for granted?
- Why does a man respect a woman when she stands up for herself?
Full of advice, hilarious real-life relationship scenarios, "she says/he thinks" tables, and the author's unique "Attraction Principles," Why Men Love Bitches gives you bottom-line answers. It helps you know who you are, stand your ground, and relate to men on a whole new level. Once you've discovered the feisty attitude men find so magnetic, you'll not only increase the romantic chemistry-you'll gain your man's love and respect with far less effort.
Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
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Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine?
Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are?
Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence?
Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities.
The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories.
Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including:
- China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West?
- Are America’s best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority?
- What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson’s breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions?
Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world.
Why There Is No God: Simple Responses to ۲۰ Common Arguments for the Existence of God
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• "Science can't explain the complexity and order of life; God must have designed it to be this way."
• "God's existence is proven by scripture."
• "There's no evidence that God doesn't exist."
• "God has helped me so much. How could none of it be true?"
• "Atheism has killed more people than religion, so it must be wrong!"
How many times have you heard arguments like these for why God exists? Why There Is No God provides simple, easy-to-understand counterpoints to the most popular arguments made for the existence of God. Each chapter presents a concise explanation of the argument, followed by a response illustrating the problems and fallacies inherent in it. Whether you're an atheist, a believer or undecided, this book offers a solid foundation for building your own inquiry about the concept of God.
Wonders of the Universe -Wonders Series
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“Coxbrings a magical enchantment to this life-changing book. . . . I swear that you will never be the same again after you turn the last page of this unique andirresistible book.” —Sunday Express (London)
Experiencethe cosmos as never before with Brian Cox’s Wonders of the Universe, agorgeously illustrated, full-color companion to his wildly popular miniserieson the Discovery Channel and BBC. Breathtaking images brighten Cox’senthralling exploration of the fascinating science and overwhelming majesty ofnatural phenomena from ocean currents to black holes. Cox, called “Carl Saganwith a Britpop haircut” by the Los Angeles Times, follows in thefootsteps of Stephen Hawking and Brian Greene in this riveting and dynamic tourthrough the Wonders of the Universe.
Word Power Made Easy: The Complete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabulary Mass Market
by Norman Lewis
The most effective English language vocabulary builder available: this time-tested classic has helped millions achieve mastery of English both in its written and spoken forms. Word Power Made Easy provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of the language. Arranged in thematic sections—on everything from how to flatter friends and insult enemies to how to talk precisely about science and medicine—the book is written in a lively, accessible, and often humorous style, presenting ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of vocabulary-building. The author delves into etymology to arm the reader to decode unfamiliar words, provides phonetic pronunciations, gives tips on avoiding common spelling errors, and offers useful sections on which fussy, old-fashioned grammar rules are valid and which are outdated or misguided and can be safely ignored. Loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks, and quizzes to reinforce the material, this classic resource—first published sixty years ago—has helped millions learn to speak and write with greater sophistication.
You Can Draw in ۳۰ Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less
by Mark Kistler
In just 20 minutes a day for a month, you can learn to draw anything, whether from the world around you or from your own imagination. It’s time to embark on your creative journey. Pick up your pencil and begin today!
آئورا
نام نویسنده : کارلوس فوئنتس
نام مترجم : عبدالله کوثری
فوئنتس با توجه به شغل سیاسی اش رویدادهای تاریخ معاصر و جهان سیاست را دستمایه داستانهای خود قرار میداد و با سبک نگارشی ای که ویژه خود او بود همزمان با ظهور دیگر نویسندگان مطرح اسپانیایی زبان نظیر ماریونا آزوئلا، خوآن رولفو و لائورا اسکیبل به ادبیات معاصر مکزیک جانی تازه بخشید و نام خود را در کنار نویسندگان نامدار اسپانیایی زبان همچون گابریل گارسیا مارکز و ماریو بارگاس یوسا قرار داد.کارلوس فوئنتس در لایهلایه آثار خود به بازگویی تاریخ مکزیک در آمیزش با تمهای عشق، مرگ و خاطره پرداخته است. گفته میشود که وی مکزیک را در آثار خود خلق کرده است.
زنی پیر، مردی جوان و زنی جوان. در خانهای که همهچیز در آن بوی گذشته میدهد و گویی تنها نیرویی که آن را برپا نگه داشته یادها و نفسها و عطرهای گذشته است. اما در این میان چیزی ناشناختنی، جادویی شگفت در کار است تا از گذشته بگذرد و به اکنون و آینده، به جاودانگی، برسد:
جاودانگی عشق، جاودانگی جوانی.
آئورا، نام دیگر تمناست.
آئین زندگی
دیل کارنگی
ترجمه: ریحانه جعفری - پروین قائمی
دیل هاریسون کارنگی (به انگلیسی: Dale Harbison Carnegie) (زاده: ۲۴ نوامبر ۱۸۸۸؛ درگذشته: ۱ نوامبر ۱۹۵۵) یک نویسنده و سخنران آمریکایی توسعه دهندهٔ درسهایی در زمینهٔ پیشرفت شخصی، فروشندگی و سخنرانی در جمع بود. او در یک خانوادهٔ فقیر در میزوریبه دنیا آمد. دیل در نوجوانی مجبور بود ساعت ۴ صبح از خواب برخیزد تا شیر گاوهای خانواده را بدوشد. او در خانهٔ خود در نیویورک درگذشت. یکی از شاخصترین و مهمترین ایدهٔ کارنگی در کتابهایش این بود که میتوان اخلاق برخی را با تغییر دادن رفتارمان در مقابل شان، تغییر داد.
آئین میترا
مارتن وزمازرن
ترجمه: بزرگ نادرزاد
مهر یا میترا یکی از بزرگ ترین ایزدان اقوام هند و ایرانی است و قدیم ترین ذکری که از آن به دست آمده به حداقل 3500 سال پیش می رسد.
نظام دینی که در حول محور این ایزد برکت و نعمت ونور و دوستی و جوانمردی و جنگاوری به وجود آمد، ایران اشکانی و اروپای مقارن آغاز دعوت مسیح را فرا گرفت و هر چند که بعد از چندین قرن ولایت در هر دوی این مناطق مجبور به عقب نشینی شد اما منشاء تاسیس نوعی نهضت اخلاقی (اومانیسم) شد که خفی یا جلی در شئون مختلف اجتماعی و فرهنگی و معنوی ایران تاثیر گذاشت و این نکته را بعضی از پژوهش های معدود اخیر نمایان کرده است.
آب باریکه ها
انعام كجهجي
مترجم: محمد حزباييزاده
داستان این رمان درباره چند پناهنده عراقی است که در پاریس زندگی میکنند و سالهای زیادی را در تبعید گذراندهاند. در بخشی از داستان این پناهندگان میخواهند جنازهای را از مرز اردن وارد عراق کنند. در ایست بازرسی راوی که همان قهرمان داستان است، دوران سختی، مهاجرت و زندگی در پاریس را روایت میکند.
انعام کجهجی نویسنده عراقی متولد ۱۹۵۲ در بغداد است. رشته دانشگاهی انعام روزنامهنگاری بود و پس از دانش آموختگی در شبکههای خبری و رادیویی بغداد مشغول به کار شد. پس از آن به پارس میرود و تحصیلاتش را در دانشگاه سوربن به پایان میرساند. انعام با کتاب «طشاری» نامزد جایزه بزرگ بوکر جهان عرب شد.
از انعام تاکنون کتابی به فارسی ترجمه نشده، اما کتابهای او به انگلیسی، فرانسوی و چینی ترجمه شده است.
غربت، نزدیکانمان را همچون جامهای از تنمان جدا میکند و کسانی دیگر را به جایشان مینشاند بدون پیوند خونی، بیآنکه زادهی یک مادر باشیم. غربت زبان مادریمان را شخم میزند تا بذر کلماتی تازه که با تکلف به زبان میآوریم، در آن بکارد. غربت گذشته را از ما میگیرد و در خمرههای فراموشی میچپاند؛ درست همانطور که خیار و هویج و موسیر را ترشی میاندازیم. سر بزنگاه بوهای تند را در اطراف میپراکند، ما نیز انگار تکهای از وجودمان را گم کرده باشیم، در پیرامون چشم میچرخانیم. غربت غبار دلهای ما را میتکاند، درست همانطور که اول بهار فراشهای قلچماق، فرشها را کف پیادهروها پهن و غبارگیری میکنند. دلهای ما هم لگدمال میشود. غربت ما را از غبار خاطرات و گرد دلبستگیها میرهاند و به گرمابه میبرد تا سبک کند، اما گرد و غبار در نم آب گل میشود و میماسد و کبره میبندد بیخ گلویمان. دل غربت، اما گاه برای ما میسوزد. میگذارد در سنگینی سکوت زورآزمایی دست به تقلب ببریم و به توشهای که با خود آوردهایم چنگ بزنیم، مشروط به اینکه در نظام غرق در خوشبختی خلل و خدشهای وارد نشود.