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        May 2019

        Klare, lichte Zukunft

        Eine radikale Verteidigung des Humanismus

        by Paul Mason, Stephan Stephan

        Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie geben die Kontrolle über große Teile Ihres Lebens an ein Computerprogramm ab, von dem es heißt, es regele das Zusammenleben effektiver als jeder Staat. Was vielen als undenkbar erscheinen mag, erweist sich als bittere Realität, wenn man »Computerprogramm« durch »Markt« ersetzt. Ging der Kapitalismus bislang mit liberalen Freiheitsrechten einher, so nimmt er unter Herrschern wie Putin oder Trump zunehmend autoritäre Züge an. Können diese nun auch noch auf die Möglichkeiten künstlicher Intelligenz und digitaler Überwachung zurückgreifen, ist der Mensch als autonomes Wesen in Gefahr. Um die Werte der Aufklärung in die Zukunft zu retten, legt Paul Mason eine radikale Verteidigung des Humanismus vor. Ausgehend von Karl Marx’ Frühschriften entwirft er ein Bild vom Menschen, das ihn als ein selbstbestimmtes und zugleich gemeinschaftliches Wesen zeigt. Mason begleitet uns an die Orte vergangener und gegenwärtiger Kämpfe um Würde und Gerechtigkeit, von der Pariser Kommune über das von der Sparpolitik gebeutelte Griechenland bis hin zum Protest indigener Aktivisten auf der Inselgruppe Neukaledonien. Die Erben der Frauen und Männer auf den Barrikaden von damals, so Mason, sind die vernetzten Individuen von heute.

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        May 2019

        Klare, lichte Zukunft

        Eine radikale Verteidigung des Humanismus

        by Paul Mason, Stephan Gebauer

        Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie geben die Kontrolle über große Teile Ihres Lebens an ein Computerprogramm ab, von dem es heißt, es regele das Zusammenleben effektiver als jeder Staat. Was vielen als undenkbar erscheinen mag, erweist sich als bittere Realität, wenn man »Computerprogramm« durch »Markt« ersetzt. Ging der Kapitalismus bislang mit liberalen Freiheitsrechten einher, so nimmt er unter Herrschern wie Putin oder Trump zunehmend autoritäre Züge an. Können diese nun auch noch auf die Möglichkeiten künstlicher Intelligenz und digitaler Überwachung zurückgreifen, ist der Mensch als autonomes Wesen in Gefahr. Um die Werte der Aufklärung in die Zukunft zu retten, legt Paul Mason eine radikale Verteidigung des Humanismus vor. Ausgehend von Karl Marx’ Frühschriften entwirft er ein Bild vom Menschen, das ihn als ein selbstbestimmtes und zugleich gemeinschaftliches Wesen zeigt. Mason begleitet uns an die Orte vergangener und gegenwärtiger Kämpfe um Würde und Gerechtigkeit, von der Pariser Kommune über das von der Sparpolitik gebeutelte Griechenland bis hin zum Protest indigener Aktivisten auf der Inselgruppe Neukaledonien. Die Erben der Frauen und Männer auf den Barrikaden von damals, so Mason, sind die vernetzten Individuen von heute.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        June 2021

        Beef, Bible and bullets

        by Richard Lapper

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        June 2022

        Beef, Bible and bullets

        Brazil in the age of Bolsonaro

        by Richard Lapper, Leighton Pugh

        Backed by Brazil's wealthy agribusiness groups, a growing evangelical movement, and an emboldened military and police force, Jair Bolsonaro took office in 2019. Driven by the former army captain's brand of controversial, aggressive rhetoric, the divisive presidential campaign saw fake news and misinformation shared with Bolsonaro's tens of millions of social media followers. Bolsonaro promised simple solutions to Brazil's rising violent crime, falling living standards and widespread corruption, but what has emerged is Latin America's most right-wing president since the military dictatorships of the 1970s. Famous for his racist, homophobic and sexist beliefs and his disregard for human rights, the so-called 'Trump of the Tropics' has established a reputation based on his polemical, sensationalist statements. Written by a journalist with decades of experience in the field, Beef, Bible and bullets is a compelling account of the origins of Brazil's unique brand of right-wing populism. Lapper offers the first major assessment of the Bolsonaro government and the growing tensions between extremist and moderate conservatives.

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        January 2023

        Lichterland 2. Die Reise durch die magischen Berge

        by Carolin Jelden, Laura Bednarski

        Das Wunder von Lichterland: Karlas und Frederiks zweites Abenteuer. Kennst du schon den magischen Glimmerwald? Hier sind die aufgeweckte Karla und der schüchterne Prinz Frederik im ersten Lichterland-Band beste Freunde geworden. Ihr neues Abenteuer führt die beiden tief in die Zackenberge. Wie immer wimmelt es hier von durchaus freundlichen Wesen – aber nicht nur … Als Karla und Frederik in eine missliche Lage geraten, versuchen sie mithilfe ihres Goldstaubs den Zauberer zu Hilfe rufen. Der hat ihnen bislang noch aus jeder kniffligen Situation geholfen, Doch oh Schreck, der Staub ist alles andere als glänzend golden! Auf einmal ist er schwarz und matt. Was ist nur passiert? Hat sich am Ende etwa nicht nur der Staub verwandelt, sondern auch der Zauberer? Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf die Suche. Zauberhafte Fantasiewelt voller Wirbelwutsche, Leuchtschnecken und anderer liebevoll gezeichneter Charaktere. Freu dich auf den zweiten Band des magischen Vorlesebuchs für Kinder ab 5 Jahren. Ein fantastischer Mix aus Freundschaft und Magie, Wald und Abenteuer. Amazon-Lehrerempfehlung für die Vorschule, perfekt für Leseanfänger. Der magische Vorleseschmöker, der die ganze Familie glücklich macht. Bezaubernd illustriert und humorvoll-spannend erzählt.

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        Children's & YA
        September 2022

        Das Dorf - Gefangen im Dschungel (Band 3)

        by Karl Olsberg / Philipp Ach

        The Villagers - Trapped in the Jungle (Vol. 3)   A new exciting Minecraft adventure!Loewe Wow meets the Minecraft trend: the perfect mix for all fans of the computer game and readers of adventure stories! With illustrations in the familiar block look, boys and girls aged 8 and up will find many elements and characters from their favorite game in the book and can also dive into an independent, exciting story.   What happens in Volume 3:Nano and Maffi are on vacation in an idyllic village by the sea, where they meet siblings Lini and Honk. Soon Lini and Nano get into a fight: Both are convinced that they are much stronger, smarter and braver than the other! That's why they go to the nearby jungle, together with Maffi and Honk, to look for a secret, dangerous temple to prove their courage. But then the four get lost and suddenly night time falls ...    • Volume 3 of the witty adventure series in the popular gaming world - to be continued• Bestselling author Karl Olsberg, who successfully self-published the Minecraft series The Villagers (#2 in Amazon ranking)• Innovative 90:10 text-picture ratio• Illustrated in b/w with an eye-catching spot color, in the familiar Minecraft look

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        Children's & YA
        March 2022

        Das Dorf - Gefahr im Nether (Band 2)

        by Karl Olsberg / Philipp Ach

        The Villagers - Danger in the Nether (Vol. 2) Loewe Wow! meets MinecraftWhat happens in Volume 2:Nano just can't get the last adventure on the island out of his head. All the people from the village would admire him if he came back with all the emeralds! But that's quickly forgotten when Maffi and he are surprised by a monster. The two are able to escape through a Nether portal - but Nano stumbles right into the arms of the Goldgrunts. He is captured by them, because strangers are not wanted there and must be sacrificed to the black spirits. Oh dear! Luckily, Maffi has seen everything and, together with a friendly Goldgrunt child, is working on a plan to free her best friend from the clutches of the Goldgrunts. At the last moment, she jumps out of her hiding place and requests that she and Nano be accepted into the tribe. The leader doesn't like this at all. He thinks up three difficult tasks for the two of them, which they must pass in turn: they have to fight a great warrior, capture a rotten man and get a black spirit. With brains and determination, they master all the tasks. When the mean leader does not want to keep his word, the Goldgrunts protest and the black spirit takes him to a deserted island. The child becomes the new leader of the tribe. And Maffi and Nano return to their village where, of course, once again no one believes their adventures!   • Bestselling author Karl Olsberg, who successfully self-published the Minecraft series The Villagers (#2 in Amazon ranking)• 90:10 picture ratio• Illustrated in b/w with an eye-catching spot color, in the familiar Minecraft look• Exciting stories, independent from the Minecraft game: not only for fans!• Volumes 3 and 4 coming in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023

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        Children's & YA

        Chetaah Summer

        by Katja Brandis

        When a travel adventure becomes a journey to yourself! For all readers who long to follow the wide world’s call to freedom. Especially for all the WOODWALKERS fans who have grown up. An unforgettable experience is waiting for Lily: she is off to work on a farm in Namibia where they work to protect endangered cheetahs. The German vet’s daughter will help care for injured big cats, raise orphaned young animals and assist with field research in the bush. A dream comes true for her! Lily’s trip goes well until she falls in love with Eric, the son of a neighbouring farmer. His strange family and their secrets plunge her life into chaos. Katja Brandis, whose WOODWALKERS series regularly conquers the bestseller lists by storm, is back with an environmental novel about the protection of cheetahs in Namibia. Authentic, sympathetic and completely devoid of kitsch sunset pathos.

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        2024

        Brave new city

        Smart Cities - a survaillance-nightmare?

        by Peter Schaar

        The dream of the ideal city is as old as the city itself. Since real cities often develop chaotically, the idea of perfecting them, even tearing them down if necessary, and rebuilding them according to the prevailing patterns of thought is an obvious one. The latest manifestation of this utopia is the smart city - the intelligent city, packed with the latest technology and extensively digitised. But will air taxis and hyperloops, ubiquitous sensors, access control systems and data-driven management really make the city of the future a better place to live? Are they the answer to the enormous challenges facing today's fast-growing metropolises? Or will the supposed administrative paradise ultimately mutate into a digital juggernaut?

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        Children's & YA
        August 2021

        Das Dorf - Gestrandet auf der Smaragdinsel (Band 1)

        by Karl Olsberg / Philipp Ach

        The Villagers - Stranded on Monster Island (Vol.1)   Loewe Wow! meets Minecraft   In the village on the edge of the canyon, there is never a dull moment. Nightwalkers (zombies), bangers (creepers) and other dangers threaten the peace, but the villagers know how to defend themselves, however, they are not armed against the pranks of Nano, the son of the village protector Primo. Nano loves to play tricks on the villagers, which leads to many exciting adventures. But this time he takes it too far and causes chaos in the village: The snow golem he built devastates the entire village! To remain undiscovered and escape punishment, Nano and and his best friend Maffi hide in a boat that suddenly drifts out to sea without a rudder! The two are stranded on an island, which is not as deserted as it seems at first. Because when it gets dark, the familiar Minecraft monsters crawl out of the caves. Maffi and Nano must now find a way to escape the monsters and, of course, find their way back home. In the end, they succeed with the help of a stranger, but when they arrive in the village, no one believes what they have experienced. Everyone thinks the adventure they have had is just a fictional story.   Exciting stories, independent from the Minecraft game: not only for fans! Illustrated in b/w with an eye-catching spot color, in the familiar Minecraft look Biannual publication of new adventures

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        Children's & YA

        The Little Lady in the Blue Mountains (5)

        by Stefanie Taschinski/Nina Dullek

        The Blue Mountains are calling! When Lilly’s grandma’s favourite cow falls ill, the Bear family immediately decide to pay them a visit – but without the Little Lady. Mother and Father Bear are worried that her chameleon-like behaviour might upset Grandma Annie. But Lilly, Charley and the Little Lady won’t accept such thinking. With a zip and a zoom the Little Lady opens her umbrella and up and away they go on the greatest mountain “salafari” of all time! But then something weird happens to the Little Lady: first her feet start to tickle, then her fine hiking boots start to pinch, and her jacket seems to be shrinking! She sees with horror that she is starting to grow. What can Lilly, Charley and she do to stop it?

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        October 2024

        Renunciation and Freedom

        Survivial in the future

        by Jean-Pierre Wils

        The situation in our society is precarious. The ecological shocks are omnipresent. The mere continuation of our lifestyles fixated on expansion and self-development has long since reached its limits. As if intoxicated by ourselves, we consume our world voraciously and without restraint. We need moderation and frugality that lead us out of the ecological and social dead ends and hold both the individual and Politics to account. We are by no means powerless and are perfectly capable of leading a life that offers prospects for a humane future. However, our idea of freedom needs urgent correction. For this endeavour to succeed, we need the courage to face reality and the willingness, in a spirit of solidarity, to say goodbye to a false life and join the alliance of renunciation and freedom. Then we will be free – differently and better.

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        Children's & YA

        Seawalkers (2). Rescuing Shari

        by Katja Brandis/ Claudia Carls

        For the attention of all Seawalker fans: the marine shapeshifters are back, with Volume 2 of this bestselling, shapeshifter series about Tiago, the young tiger shark, and his friends! Tiago is happy because he’s not only been admitted to Blue Reef High School, but also because at last he’s found a friend in Shari, a dolphin shapeshifter. The young tiger shark really needs a friend, because not everyone is happy to have him around. He is constantly clashing with the shady lawyer Lydia Lennox, and he has made himself unpopular by trying to track down the rubbish gangsters who are poisoning the nature reserve near the school. The situation reaches a climax during an anthropological research trip to Miami. When Shari gets into serious difficulties, Tiago as both human and shark takes a huge gamble in order to save her and her dolphin friends. The Seawalker books are published every six months. Previous publication: Seawalkers (1). Dangerous Shapes.

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        Poetry
        May 2008

        Gesammelte Gedichte

        1954 - 2006

        by Gernhardt, Robert

        Wir vergeben die meisten Genehmigungen zu Robert Gernhardt über den Band "Gesammelte Gedichte". Das Inhaltsverzeichnis findet sich im Punkt "Supporting Information." An den Gedichten auf den Seiten 1 bis 68 aus diesem Band hat S. Fischer keine Rechte!

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