WOORDEN ZIJN WAPENS Wil Parke wordt in een wc-ruimte van een vliegveld bruut overmeesterd door twee mannen. Ze stellen hem een reeks vreemde vragen en beweren dat hij de sleutel is tot een geheime strijd waar hij niets van weet, en dat hij 'immuun' is. Straatschoffie Emily Ruff wordt gerekruteerd door een exclusieve school waar leerlingen les krijgen in overtuigingskracht. Ze leren woorden te gebruiken als wapens. De besten worden 'dichters' en gaan werken voor een sinistere organisatie. Al snel is Emily het grootste talent - totdat ze een catastrofale fout maakt: ze wordt verliefd.
When Scat comes up with the idea for the hottest new soda ever, he's sure he'll retire the next rich, savvy marketing success story. But in the treacherous waters of corporate America there are no sure things--and suddenly Scat has to save not only his idea but his yet-to-be-realized career. With the help of the scarily beautiful and brainy 6, he sets out on a mission to reclaim the fame and fortune that, time and again, eludes him. This brilliantly scathing debut is a hilarious send-up of celebrity, sexual politics, corporate America, and the fleeting status that comes with getting to the table first--before the other guy has you for lunch.
From the ingenious author of Jennifer Government and Lexicon: a brilliant work of science fiction that tells the intimate tale of four people facing their most desperate hour--alone, together, at the edge of the universe. "An astonishing novel! Providence is Philip K. Dick and William Gibson fueled by pure adrenaline (with a bit of Spielberg and Ridley Scott thrown in). The brilliant, unstoppable imagination of Max Barry glows on every page of this action-filled, yet emotionally resonant, tale. It will keep you riveted from first page till last. I read in one sitting and I guarantee you'll do the same."--Jeffery Deaver The video changed everything. Before that, we could believe that we were safe. Special. Chosen. We thought the universe was a twinkling ocean of opportunity, waiting to be explored. Afterward, we knew better. Seven years after first contact, Providence Five launches. It is an enormous and deadly warship, built to protect humanity from its greatest ever threat. On board is a crew of just four--tasked with monitoring the ship and reporting the war's progress to a mesmerized global audience by way of social media. But while pursuing the enemy across space, Gilly, Talia, Anders, and Jackson confront the unthinkable: their communications are cut, their ship decreasingly trustworthy and effective. To survive, they must win a fight that is suddenly and terrifyingly real.
A bitingly funny take on corporate life, this novel explores the absurdities of the workplace through a series of provocative questions. It delves into the dynamics of office relationships, the implications of management policies, and the often incomprehensible nature of mission statements. At Zephyr Holdings, the CEO is a ghostly figure, and the stunning receptionist earns a hefty salary without contributing to the workload. Amidst the chaos, fresh-faced employee Jones, unaware of the unspoken rules, begins to investigate the company’s inner workings. His curiosity leads him to uncover the truth behind Zephyr’s operations and the mysterious "Omega Management System." As Jones navigates a landscape filled with love, loyalty, and corporate immorality, he faces a whirlwind of challenges that question the very essence of work and the nature of success. The narrative captures the absurdity of corporate culture, leaving readers to ponder the meaning of their own professional lives.
From the author of Lexicon and Providence comes a thrilling speculative
psychological suspense about a serial killer pursuing his victim across time
and space
A brilliant satire on globalization and marketing hype. In the future, the world will be run by giant American corporations. Everybody will be so happy, tax-free and rich that they will loyally change their name to that of their company. Which is where Hack Nike comes in. Hack s career is going nowhere fast. In the future, this is not a good thing. So when John Nike and John Nike offer Hack Nike a job marketing a new line of really, really expensive trainers he is understandably thrilled. Until, that is, he discovers his duties include establishing street cred for these shoes by shooting teenagers... Described by Naomi Klein as brilliant and hilarious , Jennifer Government is a wickedly funny thriller for the No Logo generation; a funny, fast-paced and ferocious satire on globalization and capitalism.
Der neue Roman des Autors des Kultbestsellers „Logoland“ beginnt mit einem Arbeitsunfall, bei dem Wissenschaftler Charlie Neumann ein Bein verliert. Statt dies als Tragödie zu sehen, erkennt er die Chance zur Verbesserung seines Körpers durch eine hochkomplexe Prothese. Dies bleibt nicht bei einem Bein; bald folgt das zweite und dann eine Hand. Charlie entwickelt sich auf dem Weg zur Maschine, und die Frage nach der Grenze der körperlichen Perfektion wird zentral. Dr. Charlie Neumann arbeitet als Ingenieur bei Better Future. Schon als Kind wollte er nicht Zugführer sein, sondern selbst der Zug, und fühlt sich in der Gesellschaft komplexer Algorithmen wohler als unter Menschen, insbesondere Frauen. Nach dem Unfall und der biomechanischen Prothese, die mehr kann als sein altes Gelenk, findet er Gefallen an der Idee, seinen Körper weiter zu „verbessern“. Unterstützung erhält er von der Prothesenexpertin Lola Shanks, die ihm wie eine Seelenverwandte erscheint. Doch die Idylle wird durch seinen ehemaligen Arbeitgeber gestört, der von Charlies Experimenten profitiert und ihn für seine eigenen Zwecke nutzen will. Max Barrys schwarze Komödie beleuchtet auf unterhaltsame Weise die Gefahren des ungebremsten wissenschaftlichen Fortschritts in einer Welt, die moralische Bedenken und körperliche Grenzen ignoriert.
Válka s mloky v éře vesmírných lodí
Lidstvo bojuje s nebezpečnými vesmírnými vetřelci – mloky. Na jejich území vyšle nejmodernější lodě třídy Providence, které mají jejich civilizaci zcela vyhladit. Úkol čtyřčlenné posádky na jedné z nich je ale překvapivě snadný: udržovat prostřednictvím videí na sociálních sítích zdání, že mají misi pod kontrolou. Soběstačná loď totiž lidskou přítomnost nepotřebuje. Ale i umělá inteligence může selhat a vystavit svou posádku smrtelnému nebezpečí…
