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016132
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London, Allen Lane, 2012.
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xix, 519pPink and blue spine
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Nicholas Nassim Taleb takes a big step with a deceptively simple concept: the "antifragile." Like the Greek hydra that grows two heads for each one it loses, people, systems, and institutions that are antifragile not only withstand shocks, they benefit from them. In a modern world dominated by chaos and uncertainty, Antifragile is a revolutionary vision from one of the most subversive and important thinkers of our time.
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9781846141560 Hb.
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016203
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London, Penguin Books, 2010.
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xxxiii, 444pOrange Spine
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A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was. The astonishing success of Google was a black swan; so was 9/11. For Nassim Nicholas Taleb, black swans underlie almost everything about our world, from the rise of religions to events in our own personal lives.
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9780141034591 Pb.
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| I00792 | 003.54/TAL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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022698
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London, Vintage, 2016.
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513pBlack spine
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Over the past century humankind has managed to do the impossible and rein in famine, plague, and war. This may seem hard to accept, but, as Harari explains in his trademark style--thorough, yet riveting--famine, plague and war have been transformed from incomprehensible and uncontrollable forces of nature into manageable challenges. For the first time ever, more people die from eating too much than from eating too little; more people die from old age than from infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide than are killed by soldiers, terrorists and criminals put together. The average American is a thousand times more likely to die from binging at McDonald's than from being blown up by Al Qaeda. What then will replace famine, plague, and war at the top of the human agenda? As the self-made gods of planet earth, what destinies will we set ourselves, and which quests will we undertake? Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century-- from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: Where do we go from here? And how will we protect this fragile world from our own destructive powers? This is the next stage of evolution.
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The new human agenda
Homo sapiens conquers the world. The Anthropocene ; The human spark
Homo sapiens gives meaning to the world. The storytellers ; The odd couple ; The modern covenant ; The humanist revolution
Homo sapiens loses control. The time bomb in the laboratory ; The great decoupling ; The ocean of consciousness ; The data religion
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9781784703936 Pb.
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023164
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3rd ed.
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London, Routledge, 2018.
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xxvii, 594pBlack spine
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Fully revised and updated, the second edition of Introduction to Global Politics places an increased emphasis on the themes of continuity and change. It continues to explain global politics using an historical approach, firmly linking history with the events of today. By integrating theory and political practice at individual, state, and global levels, students are introduced to key developments in global politics, helping them make sense of major trends that are shaping our world. This is a highly illustrated textbook with informative and interactive boxed material throughout.
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9781138236653 Pb.
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| I02145 | 327/MAN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005275
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New York, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2000.
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160pSilver spine
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Explores the science and technology shaping our future, as well as looking back at the inventions that have transformed the modern world.
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Introduction
Living with computers:
Age of the microprocessor
Chips with everything
Computers in control
Using computers
Handling information
Working with words
Keeping in touch:
It's good to talk
Linked by laser
Look, no wires
Caught in the net
Entertainment:
Virtual words
Electronic arts
The moving image
Tuning in
The world in your home:
Global village
Online home
Working at home
Keeping watch:
Homewatch
Spying and defense
Earthwatch
Spacewatch
Machines in industry:
Robots at work
Smart factories
Micromachines
Nanotechnology
New materials
Creating power:
Fossil fuels
Energy from atoms
Energy from the cores
Harnessing the elements
Greater efficiency
Machines near and far:
In the home
Domestic robots
Shopping and banking
Machines in hazardous areas
Underwater machines
Machines in space 1
Machines in space 2
Our new home
Homes and cities:
Future city
Living together
Future homes
Construction
Transportation:
Future cars
On the road
Sea transportation
Airports and air travel
Airliners
Work and play:
The way to work
Future learning
Tourism and travel
Leisure activities
Adrenaline sports
Healthy living
Weather, water and waste
Future farming
Biotechnology
Genetic engineering
Finding a cure
Repairing our bodies
Holding back the years
Reference:
Glossary
Websites/Places of interest
Index
Acknowledgements
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0753453606 Hb.
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| 005083 | 303.49/WIL | Main | On Shelf | Reference books | Reference |
| 008483 | 303.49/WIL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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Canada, Firefly Books Ltd., 2003.
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96pBlue Spine
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Imagining what the Earth will be like in post-human periods 5, 100, and 200 million years from now, Pye bases her vision on the evolutionary development of common creatures. An introductory section presents information on contemporary climates, habitats, and animals as well as evolution. From here, giant leaps are made to the animals and habitats of the future. These speculations are presented in a factual manner with realistic illustrations depicting habitats, food preferences, and hidden dangers. Sidebars showing "Evolution in Action" describe the human-age ancestors of these future beings. An interesting and varied layout complete this highly readable work that will be useful for reports and enjoyed as recreational reading.
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Changing world
Our world today
Understanding evolution
Imagining the future
5 million years map
North European Ice
The Mediterranean basin
The Amazon grasslands
The North American deserts
100 million years map
The shallow seas
The Bengal swamp
The Antarctic forest
The Great Plateau
200 million years map
The central desert
The global ocean
The rainshadow desert
The northern forests
Creature profiles
Glossary
Index
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1552977250 Pb.
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