Andreas Eschbach Libri

Nella necropoli di Bet Hamesh, non lontano da Gerusalemme, l'archeologo Stephen Foxx scopre lo scheletro di un uomo morto duemila anni prima... con accanto il manuale di utilizzo di una videocamera. Lo stupore del ritrovamento si trasforma subito in inquietante enigma: la videocamera è ancora in progettazione e l'uscita sul mercato è prevista di lì a tre anni. Le ipotesi si fanno sempre più "fantastiche", fino all'incredibile: si tratta forse di un futuro viaggiatore del tempo che avrebbe visitato la Palestina nel Primo secolo per filmare gli accadimenti della vita di Gesù Cristo? Tuttavia, ammettendo questa possibilità, che fine ha fatto l'apparecchio, e soprattutto, dove sono nascoste le registrazioni? Siamo di fronte alla scoperta archeologica più sconcertante di tutti i tempi, o soltanto una beffa ingegnosa? Ha inizio una forsennata corsa alla ricerca del video in Palestina e Israele, sullo sfondo di ipotesi scientifiche, di accanite e oscure trattative finanziarie, tra intrighi e cospirazioni. Si profila così lo scenario di una verità occulta: il video di Gesù farà vacillare le basi stesse della cultura occidentale?

In the dusty wastes of a far-flung planet, strange artisans toil. Like their fathers before them, they tie intricate knots out of the hair of their wives and daughters, slowly forming carpets. Delicate and unique, each carpet requires an entire lifetime of work - and all will be sold to pave the Emperor's palace. Then, one day, the empire falls. Soon, strange men begin to arrive from the stars, in search of the carpets' true destination. What they discover will astonish them all... Combining brilliant world-building with an irresistible sense of mystery, Andreas Eschbach's acclaimed space opera is also a compelling meditation on faith, fundamentalism and the meaning of life itself.

Winner of the 2012 Kurd-Laßwitz-Preis They are just children when they first meet: Charlotte, daughter of the French ambassador, and Hiroshi, a laundress's son. One day on the playground, Hiroshi declares that he has an idea that will change the world. An idea that will sweep away all differences between rich and poor. When Hiroshi runs into Charlotte several years later, he is trying to build a brighter future through robotics. Determined to win Charlotte's love, he resurrects his childhood dream, convinced that he can eradicate world poverty by pushing the limits of technology beyond imagination. But as Hiroshi circles ever closer to realizing his vision, he discovers that his utopian dream may contain the seeds of a nightmare--one that could obliterate life as we know it. Crisscrossing the globe, from Tokyo to the hallowed halls of MIT to desolate Arctic islands and Buenos Aires and beyond--far beyond--Lord of All Things explores not only technology's dizzying potential, but also its formidable dangers.

Set against a backdrop of pre-history, the narrative explores the world of carpetmakers who create exquisite, intricate carpets for the Emperor's court. Crafted from the hair of women in their families, each carpet is a labor of love, with artisans dedicating their entire lives to complete just one masterpiece. The story delves into themes of craftsmanship, familial bonds, and the delicate beauty of their creations, highlighting the significance of these carpets in their culture and history.

Focuses instead on the concept of identity to reveal a Roman society made up of far-flung populations whose experience of empire varied enormously. This title examines the nature of power in Rome and the means by which the Roman state exploited the natural, mercantile, and human resources within its frontiers.

A narrative history of Roman Britain. From the rebellious chiefs and druids who led native British resistance, to the experiences of the Roman military leaders in this remote, dangerous outpost of Europe, it explores the reality of life in occupied Britain within the context of the shifting fortunes of the Roman Empire.

An introduction to natural horsemanship for 6-10 year olds. By the same authors as Riding Free

The frontiers of the Roman Empire form the largest surviving monument of one of the world's greatest states, and stretch for around 7500 km through 20 countries. The remains of these have been studied for many centuries.