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L’ambiente su Io, la luna di Giove, è estremamente ostile. Ci sono torrenti di lava bollente, mari di zolfo incandescenti e frequenti eruzioni vulcaniche che sembrano venire direttamente dall’Inferno di Dante, oltre al costante bombardamento di radiazioni e una temperatura superficiale di meno 180 gradi Celsius. Potrebbe davvero nascondersi su questo satellite una gran minaccia per l’intera umanità? Questo sembra essere il contenuto di un sorprendente messaggio inviato dalla creatura aliena scoperta su Encelado.

Nell’anno 2031 una sonda robot rileva tracce di attività biologica su Encelado, una delle lune di Saturno. Questa scoperta sensazionale è una prova evidente di vita extraterrestre. Quindici anni dopo una navicella costruita in fretta e furia parte per il lungo viaggio verso il pianeta ad anelli e la sua luna. L’equipaggio internazionale non dovrà solamente affrontare ventisette mesi difficili: una volta raggiunto Encelado senza incidenti, dovrà salire a bordo di un altro veicolo per penetrare il chilometrico strato di ghiaccio che avvolge la luna.

Non esiste un luogo in cui l'amore non possa vincere. Il cielo di un grigio sconosciuto incombe sulla fila di donne. Da quel momento non saranno più donne, saranno solo una sequenza inanimata di numeri tatuati sul braccio. Ad Auschwitz, è Lale a essere incaricato di quell'orrendo compito: proprio lui, un ebreo come loro. Giorno dopo giorno Lale lavora a testa bassa per non vedere un dolore così simile al suo finché una volta alza lo sguardo, per un solo istante: è allora che incrocia due occhi che in quel mondo senza colori nascondono un intero arcobaleno. Il suo nome è Gita.

Sarajevo, 1992. Ogni notte bande di ultranazionalisti con la faccia coperta da calze nere trascinano in strada i mobili presi dalle case abbandonate ed erigono barricate che tagliano la città in enclave etniche. Ogni mattina, gli abitanti – musulmani, croati, serbi – rimuovono quelle barriere e affrontano la giornata fingendo di non vedere ciò che si addensa all’orizzonte. Tuttavia, inevitabilmente, arriva il giorno in cui la tragedia che incombe sulla città non può più essere ignorata, e Zora Kočović, pittrice e insegnante, decide che è giunto il momento di mandare suo marito e l’anziana madre fuori dal paese, al sicuro.

Nel 2005 la sonda robot "Huygens" atterra sulla luna di Saturno Titano. Quarant’anni dopo un radiotelescopio riceve dalla lontana luna dei segnali che possono provenire solo da quel lander dimenticato da tempo. Nello stesso momento una spedizione ritorna dalla vicina luna Encelado. Quando l’equipaggio atterra su Titano trova un pericoloso segreto che potrebbe mettere a rischio il loro ritorno sulla Terra. Nel frattempo su Encelado è iniziata una corsa mortale che nessuno pensava fosse possibile, e il suo esito potrà dipendere solamente dagli astronauti al momento bloccati su Titano.

From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life. 'Beautiful ...Those lucky enough to read this book will be inspired.' Deepak Chopra Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and...

Dive into the fascinating world of evolution with this insightful exploration of Charles Darwins groundbreaking theory. This podcast examines not only Darwins original texts but also the significant discoveries made since his time. With a focus on compelling evidence that strengthens the argument for evolution, it invites listeners to appreciate the ongoing dialogue in the field. Join Kathleen Nelson as she unravels these pivotal ideas and presents fresh perspectives that illuminate our understanding of human ancestry and evolution.

Step into the enthralling Age of Queen Anne, a time marked by the tumultuous War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) and the extraordinary leadership of the Duke of Marlborough, who led the allied forces against the formidable Louis XIV. Experience the pivotal union of Scotland and England, birthing the United Kingdom, as Peter the Great captures the Gulf of Finland from Charles XII of Sweden and establishes the stunning city of St. Petersburg. Amid the Jacobite threat, the Whigs defend the Protestant Succession, paving the way for George Is rise to the throne. This vibrant era also delights...

In Jeffersonians, 1801-1829, Morris and Woodress explore a rich tapestry of source materials that shed light on the transformative era of American history marked by the presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and John Quincy Adams. As the authors reflect in their preface, the early 19th century was a thrilling time for America. The Founding Fathers, now aging, witnessed the flourishing of their republican experiment, a young nation brimming with potential. While there were inevitable growing pains, the belief in America’s bright future was unwavering. What kind of nation would it become?...

Clap When You Land meets Monday’s Not Coming in this “compelling, introspective” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel told in two timelines as one teen searches for her biological mother and the other copes with giving up her baby from the acclaimed author of SLAY. Two moments in time...

A planet in the endless emptiness of space, far from the warmth of any sun. And yet there are people who populate its vast caverns, living, working and loving. Since time immemorial, they have been on course for Andromeda, the neighboring galaxy of the Milky Way. This is the prophecy of the ancients, the one goal that unites them all, their cult. But then the unthinkable happens: the journey stops because the planet enters the orbit of a mysterious object that can't be seen in any telescope.

Three fugitives on a mission in which death would be a happy ending. A client who is amazed at the sheer size of his own plan. A destination where few humans have ever set foot. A retiree who holds the salvation of the world in her hands. Möbius 3 is the culmination of the trilogy that began deep in an Icelandic volcano and in a Princeton University basement...or is it? When the past swiftly becomes the future, the future no longer offers a safe haven.

Is our sun behaving differently from other stars? When an amateur astronomer discovers something strange on telescopic solar pictures, an explanation must be found. Is it merely artifact? Or has he found something totally unexpected? An expert international crew is hastily assembled, a spaceship is speedily repurposed, and the foursome is sent on the ride of their lives. What challenges will they face on this spur-of-the-moment mission to our central star?  

Late in the 21st century, Earth receives what looks like an urgent plea for help from planet Proxima Centauri b in the closest star system to the Sun. Astrophysicists suspect a massive solar flare is about to destroy this heretofore-unknown civilization. Earth's space programs are unequipped to help, but an unscrupulous Russian billionaire launches a secret and highly-specialized spaceship to Proxima b, over four light-years away.

Max and Liz have escaped the mysterious time phenomenon by traveling to the Mars colony, which promises a whole new, exciting, and secure life. But they've left behind someone important to them. Should they embark on a journey from which no one has ever returned? And why does everyone seem to put obstacles in their way even as they try? The physicist and the mathematician must contend with forces that cannot be swayed by logical arguments while time, at an accelerating pace, is running out for their friend on Earth.

Motive. Means. Opportunity. Without proof of all three, the guilty can walk free. But even with an alibi, the innocent can still be condemned. For six award-winning, bestselling authors of psychological suspense, truth and lies weave together in a tangle of conflicting loyalties, hidden crimes, and dark secrets. Pull one thread, and there’s no telling what will unravel.

It is 2056. Mathematics professor Elisabeth Gabai is fascinated by multi-dimensional forms that have no equivalent in reality. Then, her boss sends her to the site of an artifact that might have come straight from her theories—or from the technology of an advanced civilization. Twenty-eight years earlier, physicist Max Webber is hell-bent on improving Einstein’s theories of relativity. His latest concept seems flawless, except it predicts the end of humanity. The extinction of Earth can only be prevented if Max can locate a multi-dimensional object.

Brought to you by Penguin. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Sixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Grand cities and luxurious villas were deserted and left to crumble, and civil society collapsed into chaos. Into this violent and unstable world came...

Sulle sponde del fiume Mirkwood, in una fertile pianura circondata da fitti boschi, vivono felicemente le tribù gotiche della Gente della Marca. Una sera d'estate lo squillo di un corno squarcia l'aria e un messaggero irrompe nella Dimora dei Wolfings: tra le mani stringe una lancia spezzata, prova dell'avanzata dell'esercito romano. Sarà Thiodolf, saggio capo guerriero della Casata dei Wolfings e discendente di una misteriosa stirpe, a condurre i suoi uomini in battaglia a fianco delle casate alleate della Marca.

A mysterious object threatens to destroy our solar system. The survival of humankind is at risk, but nobody takes the warning of young astrophysicist Maribel Pedreira seriously. At the same time, an exiled crew of outcasts mines for rare minerals on a lone asteroid. When other scientists finally acknowledge Pedreira's alarming discovery, it becomes clear that these outcasts are the only ones who may be able to save our world, knowing that the Hole hurtles inexorably toward the sun.