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Seveneves
Neal Stephenson - 2015-05-19
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Experience a captivating story that explores humanity's tenacity and determination for survival. When a catastrophic event threatens Earth, nations come together to devise a plan for humanity's survival in outer space. But unanticipated dangers and complications put the mission at risk, leaving only a handful of survivors. Thousands of years later, humanity's descendants embark on a new journey to a transformed Earth. Neal Stephenson's Seveneves is a masterpiece of speculative fiction that combines science, philosophy, technology, psychology, and literature to offer a thrilling and thought-provoking vision of the future.
Andreas Klinger
2022-12-09T10:07:46.000Z
@multikev Great book. Loved the first part the most      source
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To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
Christopher Paolini - 2020-09-15
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This epic novel follows Kira Navárez, a dreamer of life on new worlds, who uncovers an alien relic on an uncolonized planet. Excitement turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move, launching Kira into a galaxy-spanning journey of discovery and transformation. As war erupts among the stars and Earth stands on the brink of annihilation, Kira becomes humanity's greatest and final hope. A thrilling sci-fi adventure with a unique perspective on first contact.
Andreas Klinger
2022-07-05T08:55:51.000Z
If you are looking for a new scifi book to jump into: I can highly recommend “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars” by @paolini The base premise is the reactivation of an ancient weapon molded to the protagonist admit an interstellar conflict.      source
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William Henry
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Narconomics
How to Run a Drug Cartel
Tom Wainwright - 2016-02-23
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Explore the dark world of the drug trade and its 250 million customers with Tom Wainwright's Narconomics. From Andean cocaine fields to the online drug dens of the Dark Web, Wainwright delves into the inner workings of drug cartels and provides a blueprint for how to defeat them. Learn how budding cartel bosses succeed in the $300 billion illegal drug business by studying corporate strategies employed by companies like McDonald's and Coca-Cola. Discover how governments can combat the cartels by analyzing their business tactics. Meet an intriguing cast of characters, from a cozy Mexican grandmother who cooks blueberry pancakes while plotting murder to teenage hitmen. Narconomics is an innovative and fresh look into the most exotic and brutal industry on earth.
Andreas Klinger
2020-01-02T11:37:23.000Z
FYI: what i read this year (following @vcstarterkit's rule) Bold the ones i would highly recommend. I switched to mainly listening to audiobooks and only "read" for entertainment. Hence mostly space scifi.      source
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Red Notice
A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice
Bill Browder - 2015-02-03
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This gripping book is part financial biography, part political crusade, and part crime thriller - perfect for anyone looking to understand the corruption and murder engulfing Putin's Russia. The author, accidentally turned activist, Bill Browder became Putin's number one enemy after exposing corruption and was almost killed for it. Red Notice details the plight of Browder's lawyer who wasn't so lucky, and the campaign of one man to expose Putin's regime. Discover how Browder succeeded in having a law passed in the United States - The Magnitsky Act - and the lengths Putin went to in retaliation. A captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Andreas Klinger
2020-01-02T11:37:23.000Z
FYI: what i read this year (following @vcstarterkit's rule) Bold the ones i would highly recommend. I switched to mainly listening to audiobooks and only "read" for entertainment. Hence mostly space scifi.      source
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The Dictator's Handbook
Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita - 2011-09-27
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This eye-opening book challenges the traditional notion that leaders act in the national interest or care for their subjects. The authors reveal that the only thing that motivates leaders is their desire to stay in power. Their findings suggest that the difference between tyrants and democrats is a myth and that it all boils down to the number of essential supporters they have. A must-read for anyone interested in improving human governance.
Andreas Klinger
2020-01-02T11:37:23.000Z
FYI: what i read this year (following @vcstarterkit's rule) Bold the ones i would highly recommend. I switched to mainly listening to audiobooks and only "read" for entertainment. Hence mostly space scifi.      source
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Heir To The Empire
Timothy Zahn - 2011-06-28 (first published in 1991)
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Five years after the destruction of the Death Star, the Rebel Alliance is facing new challenges to galactic peace. Luke Skywalker hears a warning from his past about the dark side, while Leia and Han are married and expecting twins. Meanwhile, the last of the Emperor's warlords has discovered two vital secrets that could destroy the fragile new Republic. A towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale, this story is worthy of the name Star Wars.
Andreas Klinger
2020-01-02T11:37:23.000Z
FYI: what i read this year (following @vcstarterkit's rule) Bold the ones i would highly recommend. I switched to mainly listening to audiobooks and only "read" for entertainment. Hence mostly space scifi.      source
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Mistborn
The Final Empire (Mistborn (1))
Brandon Sanderson - 2006-07-17
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In a world where darkness reigns, criminal mastermind Kelsier teaches a young urchin the magic of metals. Their mission: to take down the tyrant Lord Ruler and restore life to their ash-filled land. But as their plan takes shape, the unlikely heroine is faced with a new distraction - a wealthy young man named Elend. Will their thieving crew succeed, or will evil continue to cloak the land?
Andreas Klinger
2020-01-02T11:37:23.000Z
FYI: what i read this year (following @vcstarterkit's rule) Bold the ones i would highly recommend. I switched to mainly listening to audiobooks and only "read" for entertainment. Hence mostly space scifi.      source
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Kent C. Dodds
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson - 2004-09-14 (first published in 2003)
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Explore the universe and the human experience with one of Bill Bryson's biggest books. From the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to answer the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about ourselves and the world around us. Join him on an adventure to understand how we got from there being nothing to there being us, as he learns from some of the world's most advanced archaeologists, anthropologists, and mathematicians. A Short History of Nearly Everything is a profoundly clear and entertaining journey through the depths of human knowledge.
Andreas Klinger
2020-01-02T11:37:23.000Z
FYI: what i read this year (following @vcstarterkit's rule) Bold the ones i would highly recommend. I switched to mainly listening to audiobooks and only "read" for entertainment. Hence mostly space scifi.      source
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A People's History of the United States
Howard Zinn - 1995-01-01 (first published in 1980)
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Explore American history from the perspective of the people who shaped it, in this groundbreaking book. A People's History of the United States throws out the official narrative and focuses on the struggles and triumphs of everyday Americans, including women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, and immigrant laborers. From the fight for fair wages to the battle for women's rights, this book explores the grassroots movements that shaped our country. With lively prose and scholarly research, this classic bestseller is a must-read for anyone who wants to truly understand America's past and future.
Andreas Klinger
2020-01-02T11:37:23.000Z
FYI: what i read this year (following @vcstarterkit's rule) Bold the ones i would highly recommend. I switched to mainly listening to audiobooks and only "read" for entertainment. Hence mostly space scifi.      source
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Dune
Deluxe Edition
Frank Herbert - 2019-10-01 (first published in 1965)
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Explore a unique and captivating world in this bestselling science fiction novel, now available in a deluxe hardcover edition. Set on the harsh desert planet Arrakis, the story follows the young Paul Atreides as he navigates a treacherous political landscape where the only valuable resource is a coveted drug called "spice." As Paul's family is betrayed and destroyed, he embarks on a journey that will lead him to a destiny beyond his wildest dreams. With a stunning blend of adventure, mysticism, and politics, Dune is a triumph of the imagination and a true masterpiece of science fiction.
Andreas Klinger
2019-10-17T02:47:13.000Z
DUNE by Frank Herbert is highly rated and still underrated. Masterpiece doesn’t even cut it. Read the book a long time ago, listening to the audiobook right now. Can highly recommend it.      source
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Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" by Richard P. Feynman
Persepolis Rising by James S. A. Corey
Dream Big. Hustle Hard. by Abadesi Osunsade
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
We Are Legion by Dennis E. Taylor
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
The Churn by James S. A. Corey
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant
Redshirts by John Scalzi
Delivered from Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell
Malleus by Dan Abnett
Xenos by Dan Abnett
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg
Hereticus by Dan Abnett
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, Robert Petkoff, Donna Dale Carnegie, Simon & Schuster Audio