Richard Morgan Libri

Uno straordinario noir ambientato in un futuro in cui anche le regole della vita e della morte sono alterate... «Ispirato da tutti i romanzi hard boiled che ho letto, arricchito da tutti i film francesi e giapponesi che ho visto, dalle opere di William Gibson e, ovviamente, dall'influenza di Blade Runner, ecco la mia versione del futuro. Un futuro noir.» Così Richard Morgan presenta il suo stupefacente esordio narrativo. Altered Carbon è un romanzo duro, provocatorio, dalla trama intrigante e sorprendente che ci proietta nel buco nero del nostro futuro, tecnologicamente avanzato ma moralmente corrotto, e assai simile al nostro presente, dato che le pulsioni degli esseri umani attraversano, immutate, anche i cambiamenti più radicali. Quale, ad esempio, la possibilità di digitalizzare la propria coscienza e trasferirla in un altro corpo, come avviene per Takeshi Kovacs, un ex soldato che si ritrova suo malgrado in un corpo «nuovo» a Bay City – una metropoli in piena decadenza, in mano a politici arroganti e spacciatori di droghe sintetiche – per far luce su un omicidio. Le indagini lo trascinano nei meccanismi perversi di una società che ha snaturato il senso della vita e della morte, una società per cui gli individui sono solo pedine in un gioco condotto da chi si può permettere l’immortalità... Questo romanzo è già apparso con il titolo di Bay City. Con un'intervista esclusiva all'autore a cura di Edoardo Rialti

The story follows Hakan Veil, a character fueled by anger and determination. As he navigates through conflicts and challenges, his quest for justice leads him into intense confrontations. The narrative promises high stakes and a gripping exploration of Veil's motivations, showcasing his resilience and the consequences of his wrath.

The book explores the harmonious relationship between poetry and watercolor, emphasizing their need for spontaneity and fluidity. It highlights how both mediums can evoke softness and ease, transforming into sharpness and precision when the creator seeks to direct the viewer's focus. This interplay between gentle and intense elements invites readers to appreciate the artistry in both language and visual expression.

Charting his unlikely route from humble beginnings on a tough Bridgend estate and working on building sites to the top of world rugby as a Grand Slam winner and Test Lion, Lee Byrne's frank and powerful autobiography lifts the lid on off-field rifts and sheds new light on one of the brightest talents to grace the Welsh game

Ringil Eskiath, scarred wielder of the kiriath-forged broadsword Ravensfriend, is a man on the run - from his past and the family who have disowned him, from the slave trade magnates of Trelayne who want him dead, and apparently from the dark gods themselves, who are taking an interest but making no more sense than they ever have.

Focusing on ethics, Adam Smith's first major work critiques exploitation and greed, setting a moral foundation for his later economic theories. Richard Morgan argues that the ethical principles from The Theory of Moral Sentiments significantly influence the ideas presented in The Wealth of Nations. This connection reveals Smith's vision of a constructive role for government in regulating the free market, suggesting that his economic philosophy is deeply intertwined with his moral beliefs.

Compared to Michael Moorcock and Joe Abercrombie alike, Richard Morgan's fast moving and brutal science fantasy reaches its final volume as Ringil comes to his final reckoning and sees the world tipping into another war with the dragon folk. And, most terrifying of all, the prophecy of a dark lord come to rule may be coming true very close to home... THE DARK DEFILES is a supremely fast moving 240,000 word epic. A massive yet tight story that both shines a light on some mysteries from earlier volumes and reveals deeper mysteries yet. We encounter the artifacts of an ancient race, learn the true story of the ghostly Dwenda and follow three old friends as they face their greatest test yet.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) serves as a crucial tool in modern environmental management, detailing the systematic activities involved in evaluating potential environmental effects of proposed projects. The book offers a coherent methodological framework, guiding readers through the essential components and processes of EIA, highlighting its significance in promoting sustainable development and informed decision-making.

After a clean sweep in their 2018 Autumn Internationals, a 2019 Six Nations Grand Slam and their first ever stint at Number 1 in the world rugby rankings - knocking the All Blacks off the top for the first time in 10 years - Wales are riding high. This is the inside story of their campaign at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. -- Y Lolfa

One hundred years from now, and against all the odds, Earth has found a new stability; the political order has reached some sort of balance, and the new colony on Mars is growing. But the fraught years of the 21st century have left an uneasy legacy . . . Genetically engineered alpha males, designed to fight the century's wars have no wars to fight and are surplus to requirements. And a man bred and designed to fight is a dangerous man to have around in peacetime. Many of them have left for Mars but now one has come back and killed everyone else on the shuttle he returned in. Only one man, a genengineered ex-soldier himself, can hunt him down and so begins a frenetic man-hunt and a battle survival. And a search for the truth about what was really done with the world's last soldiers. BLACK MAN is an unstoppable SF thriller but it is also a novel about predjudice, about the ramifications of playing with our genetic blue-print. It is about our capacity for violence but more worrying, our capacity for deceit and corruption. This is another landmark of modern SF from one of its most exciting and commercial authors.