Carti 2016

Big Bang Originea Universului

Editura: Humanitas

Anul aparitiei: 2008

In 1992, satelitul COBE a trimis spre Pamant date legate de radiatia cosmica de fond, iar acestea au fost transformate in imagini ce au facut repede inconjurul lumii. Era cea mai veche marturie privind universul nostru, "semnatura lui Dumnezeu", care scotea in evidenta infime variatii ale densitatii materiei din universul timpuriu — germenii galaxiilor si stelelor, in ultima instanta semintele din care am aparut si noi. Aceasta descoperire, considerata una dintre cele mai mari din toate timpurile, venea sa certifice valabilitatea modelului big bang: universul nu e etern si imuabil, ci s-a nascut dintr-o explozie si se afla in expansiune. In "Big bang", Simon Singh scrie istoria ideilor si modelelor pe care ni le-am faurit despre univers, de la desprinderea stiintei de religie si mit pana in prezentul cercetarilor prin sateliti. Copernic, Galilei, Einstein, Hubble, Gamow sau Hoyle sunt personajele unei povesti pasionante la care participam si cu mintea, si cu sufletul. Insa dincolo de povestire, admirabil construita, in cartea lui Singh gasim analiza fina a insasi conditiei cunoasterii stiintifice.

Academia Romana

DEX - Dictionarul explicativ al limbii romane (editia a III-a, 2009, revazuta si adaugita).

Editura: Univers Enciclopedic

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Aceasta noua editie a III-a, revazuta si adaugita, a Dictionarului explicativ al limbii romane, elaborata de un grup de cercetatori de la Institutul de Lingvistica „Iorgu Iordan – Al. Rosetti”, aparuta sub egida Academiei Romane, reprezinta punerea de acord a editiei anterioare cu noile norme ortografice, ortoepice si de punctuatie ale limbii romane.Conceput ca un vast si complex repertoriu lexical, Dictionarul inregistreaza si explica peste 67 000 de cuvinte: cele mai utilizate in limba romana contemporana si in operele literare clasice, un mare numar de regionalisme, arhaisme si neologisme, precum si termeni si unitati frazeologice noi apartinand unor domenii de actualitate (informatica, finante, drept, religie, mass-media etc.).Fata de cea precedenta, aceasta editie cuprinde foarte multe articole?noi ?si adaugiri. Desi nu este un dictionar etimologic propriu-zis, DEX-ul indica si originea cuvintelor. Cel mai cuprinzator dictionar al limbii romane, DEX-ul se adreseaza tuturor celor care au nevoie de informatii noi in legatura cu vocabularul romanesc actual.DEX a fost si este cea mai bine vanduta carte din Romania.

Allan Kardec

Cartea Spiritelor

Editura: Herald

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Franta secolului XIX este scena pe care a aparut si s-a dezvoltat miscarea spiritista. In timpul unor reuniuni speciale, spiritele celor disparuti erau invocate si se exprimau prin intermediul persoanelor cu calitati de medium, explicand in termeni simpli fenomene dintre cele mai diverse. Ineditul acestor practici, impreuna cu speranta intr-o viata de dupa moarte pe care acestea o inspirau, au facut ca impactul spiritismului in epoca sa fie unul extrem de puternic. Multi savanti, scriitori si filozofi ai vremii (printre care fizicianul Crookes, scriitorul Victor Hugo sau astronomul Flammarion) s-au aplecat cu pasiune asupra chestiunii. Rapiditatea cu care s-a raspandit in Europa (inclusiv in Romania, unde cel mai de seama exemplu in acest sens este cel al lui B.P. Hasdeu) a avut darul de a crea controverse. Cartea spiritelor este rezultatul muncii de sinteza asupra unor informatii despre fenomenele paranormale provenind din toate colturile Europei si Americii. Allan Kardec (pseudonimul lui Hippolyte Rivail, 1804-1869 - parintele spiritismuluii mondial) a organizat aceste informatii in capitole tematice, inserand ocazional propriile concluzii in legatura cu unele dintre temele ...

Rob Renzetti (Author)

Gravity Falls: Journal 3

Editura: BLACKWELL PUBL

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Journal 3 brims with every page ever seen on the show plus all-new pages with monsters and secrets, notes from Dipper and Mabel, and the Author's full story. Fans of Gravity Falls will simply love this 288-page full-color jacketed hardcover version of Journal 3 Plus the book jacket doubles as an exclusive poster

Mark Manson (Author)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*Ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Editura: HARPER COLLINS

Anul aparitiei: 2016

#1 New York Times BestsellerOver 1 million copies soldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is--a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let's-all-feel-good mindset that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited--"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises ...

Robert C. Martin (Author)

Clean Architecture

Editura: PRENTICE HALL

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Practical Software Architecture Solutions from the Legendary Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") reveals those rules and helps you apply them. Martin's Clean Architecture doesn't merely present options. Drawing on over a half-century of experience in software environments of every imaginable type, Martin tells you what choices to make and why they are critical to your success. As you've come to expect from Uncle Bob, this book is packed with direct, no-nonsense solutions for the real challenges you'll face--the ones that will make or break your projects. Learn what software architects need to achieve--and core disciplines and practices for achieving it Master essential software design principles for addressing function, component separation, and data management See how programming paradigms impose discipline by restricting what developers can do Understand what's critically important ...

Kira Breed-Wrisley (Author)

Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes

Editura: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie, whose father owned the restaurant, and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret . . . and a murderous agenda.

Kobe Bryant (Author)

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

Editura: MCD

Anul aparitiei: 2018

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant's personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game--a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar. In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary "Mamba mentality." Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it "the right way," The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever. In his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They'll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career. Bryant's detailed accounts ...

Knapman Timothy

Sir Dancealot

Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Anul aparitiei: 2016

From jiving away trolls to boogying aside bogglesnots and bopping off beasties, there's not a fearsome foe Sir Dancealot can't defeat! But when a fire-breathing dragon arrives at the castle gates demanding a dance-off, everyone is worried. Could this be one step too far for our hero of the dance floor? A hilarious story of sequinned clothes, dragon foes and twinkly toes. Page dim. 248 x 274 x 7 Weight: 208 grams

Hughes Shirley

Dixie O'Day on his Bike

Editura: Vintage Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2016

How will Dixie and Percy cope with the whizzing world of bicycles? And with a new friend coming between them, could there be trouble in store for our two heroes? This title deals with these questions. Page dim. 187 x 136 x 18 Series: Dixie O'Day Weight: 284 grams

Perry Sarah

The Essex Serpent The number one bestseller and British Book Awards Book of the Year

Editura: Profile Books Ltd

Anul aparitiei: 2017

2016's literary sensation, a thrilling and unforgettable historical novel of love and intrigue now out in paperback. Page dim. 131 x 198 x 28 Weight: 352 grams

Dodd Amber Lee

We Are Giants

Editura: Hachette Children's Group

Anul aparitiei: 2016

For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Wonder, this is a novel about a girl whose mum has dwarfism. But it's not just about that. It's about love, family, friendship, and how to be happy. It's about all of us. Page dim. 130 x 197 x 18 Weight: 182 grams

Walker Adrian J.

The End of the World Running Club The ultimate race against time post-apocalyptic thriller

Editura: Ebury Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2016

When the world ends and you find yourself stranded on the wrong side of the country, every second counts. No one knows this more than Edgar Hill. 550 miles away from his family, he must push himself to the very limit to get back to them, or risk losing them forever...His best option is to run. But what if your best isn't good enough? Page dim. 129 x 198 x 36 Weight: 326 grams

Warner Bros.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Newt Scamander A Movie Scrapbook

Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Page dim. 213 x 211 x 21 Weight: 450 grams

Rowland John

Calamity in Kent

Editura: British Library Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2016

In the peaceful seaside town of Broadgate, an impossible crime occurs. The operator of the cliff railway locks the empty carriage one evening; when he returns to work, a dead body is locked inside - a man has been stabbed. Jimmy London, a newspaper reporter, is first on the scene and is quick on the trail for clues. Page dim. 192 x 131 x 24 Series: British Library Crime Classics Weight: 250 grams

Serpents in Eden Countryside Crimes

Editura: British Library Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2016

An eclectic mix of crime stories written over half a century. From a tale of poison-pen letters tearing apart a village community to a macabre mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle, the stories collected here reveal the dark truths hidden in an assortment of rural paradises. Page dim. 192 x 131 x 29 Series: British Library Crime Classics Weight: 276 grams

Meadows Daisy

Rainbow Magic: Becky the Best Friend Fairy Special

Editura: Hachette Children's Group

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Page dim. 198 x 128 x 17 Series: Rainbow Magic Weight: 140 grams

Rogerson Gillian

You Can't Scare a Princess!

Editura: Scholastic

Anul aparitiei: 2016

When a crew of scurvy pirates take King Cupcake captive, there's only one person who can save the day: Princess Spaghetti! Captain Waffle may be the meanest pirate in the world, but he's no match for this feisty princess. A swashbuckling picture book written by Gillian Rogerson and illustrated by award-winning Sarah McIntyre. Page dim. 253 x 292 x 5 Weight: 182 grams

Laban Barbara

Moon Princess

Editura: Chicken House Ltd

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Sienna's mum has disappeared in China, and her dad's employed a horrible nanny, Ling, who Sienna finds increasingly suspicious. She follows a trail of clues with her invisible dog to a mysterious moonlit temple and a priceless statue. Can she puzzle it out in time? Page dim. 131 x 198 x 15 Weight: 156 grams

Hoyt Elizabeth

Duke of Pleasure

Editura: Little, Brown Book Group

Anul aparitiei: 2016

Don't miss the newest novel in Elizabeth Hoyt's New York Times bestselling Maiden Lane series! Page dim. 128 x 198 x 22 Series: Maiden Lane Weight: 224 grams