A cocktail party. A terrorist cell. Ancient bacteria. An international conglomerate. All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. Albert-L&aacuteszló Barab&aacutesi, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of networks, takes us on an intellectual adventure to prove that social networks, corporations, and living organisms are more sim...(展开全部)

Mankind now has within its grasp the power to synthesize true artificial life, playing out Dr Frankenstein's dream in both cyberspace and the real world. In this book, Steve Grand, a leading exponent of artificial life, provides the first authoritative and comprehensive tour of the frontiers of this burgeoning new creation. He surveys what has been achieved so far and looks at ...(展开全部)

This fascinating book is a guide for the perplexed—those who are interested in science but are scared off by the technical detail. John Gribbin, an award-winning writer, now stands back from the details and offers us a broad picture of scientific achievement at the end of the twentieth century. He describes the structure of particles within the atom, the origins of our own spec...(展开全部)

For anyone interested in the remarkable achievements and discoveries of modern science -- but intimidated by confusing technical detail -- this book offers the perfect solution. Award-winning author John Gribbin stands back from the details and offers a broad picture of science, from the structure of particles within the atom to the birth of the universe. With eloquent clarity,...(展开全部)

A mind-bending invitation to experience the impossible as fundamentally human. From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they do happen—all the time. Jeffrey J. Kripal asserts that the impossible is a function not of reality but of our everchanging assumpt...(展开全部)

"HYSTERICAL!" --The Philadelphia Inquirer The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking at the night sky above their heads--so they plan to destroy it. The universe, that is. Now only five individuals stand between the white killer robots of Krikkit and their goal of total annihilation. They are Arthur Dent, a mild-mannered space and time traveler, who tries to ...(展开全部)

In consequence of a number of stunning catastrophes, Arther Dent is surprised to find himself living in a hideously miserable cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot possibly get any worse, they suddenly do. He discovers that the galaxy is not only mind-bogglingly big and bewildering, but also that most of the things that happen in it are stragg...(展开全部)

"This book will help managers in any type of organization, including nonprofits and the public sector, do their jobs better." <BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE>-- Michael E. Porter Harvard Business School</BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE> Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned executive, this book will give you a firm grasp on what it takes to make an organization perform. It presen...(展开全部)

屎化（Enshittification）：这不是你的错觉——如今的互联网糟透了。本书将揭示其原因，并探讨我们如何能将其“去屎化”（disenshittify）。 我们正身处“大屎世”（Enshittocene），经历着“大屎化”（the Great Enshittening）。在这个时代，那些对我们至关重要、我们赖以生存的服务，正在变成巨大的屎堆。这令人沮丧、挫败，甚至恐惧。 《屎化》一书精准定位了问题，并提出了解决方案。 当科利·多克托罗创造“屎化”一词时，他并非仅仅在找一种更“有趣”的方式说“情况在变糟”。他是在对数字世界的现状及其如何影响我们所有人的生活（并且是朝着不好的方向）做出具体的诊断。 曾经辉煌的互联网被各种平台所“殖民”，这些平台向其用户许下了近乎魔法的承诺——至少在初期，它们似乎兑现了这些承诺。然而，一旦用户被锁定，平台便倒戈相向，...(展开全部)

In this compelling dialogue, two of the world’s most influential thinkers reflect on the value of equality and debate what citizens and governments should do to narrow the gaps that separate us. Ranging across economics, philosophy, history, and current affairs, Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel consider how far we have come in achieving greater equality. At the same time, they...(展开全部)