Hank Green

IF YOU CAME ACROSS AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING AT 3 A.M. IN NEW YORK CITY . . . WOULD YOU KEEP WALKING? OR DO THE ONE THING THAT WOULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER? **************** The Carls just appeared . . . While roaming the streets of New York City at 3 a.m., twenty-three-year-old April May stumbles across a giant sculpture she calls Carl. Delighted by its appearance - like a ten-foot-tall Transformer wearing a suit of samurai armour - April and her friend Andy make a video with it, which Andy uploads to YouTube. The next day April wakes up to a viral video and a new life. There are Carls in dozens of cities around the world - everywhere from Beijing to Buenos Aires - and April, as their first documentarian, finds herself at the centre of an international media spotlight. Now April has to deal with the pressure on her relationships, her identity and her safety that this new position brings, all while being on the front lines of the quest to find out not just what the Carls are, but what they want from us . . . Compulsively entertaining and powerfully relevant, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing grapples with how the social internet is changing fame and radicalisation; how our culture deals with fear and uncertainty; and how vilification and adoration can follow a life in the public eye. ***************** 'A fun, contemporary adventure that cares about who we are as humans, especially when faced with remarkable events' Kirkus (starred review) 'Hank Green hasn't just written a great mystery adventure (though he has), and he hasn't just written the most interesting meditation on the internet and fame I've ever seen (but he did that too), Hank has written a book [that] expands your mind while taking you on a hell of a ride' Joseph Fink, author of Welcome to Night Vale 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing is pure book joy' Lev Grossman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians Trilogy 'Fun and full of truth. To be honest, I'm a little irritated at how good the book is. I don't need this kind of competition' Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Kingkiller Chronicles

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

"The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. While they were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. Well, that's not exactly true. Part of their maelstrom was the sudden viral fame and untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into Carl's path, giving them their name, becoming their advocate, and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories. Months later, the world is as confused as ever. Andy has picked up April's mantle of fame, speaking at conferences and online about the world post-Carl; Maya, ravaged by grief, begins to follow a string of mysteries that she is convinced will lead her to April; and Miranda infiltrates a new scientific operation . . . one that might have repercussions beyond anyone's comprehension. As they each get further down their own paths, a series of clues arrive-mysterious books that seem to predict the future and control the actions of their readers; unexplained internet outages; and more-which seem to suggest April may be very much alive. In the midst of the gang's possible reunion is a growing force, something that wants to capture our consciousness and even control our reality. A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor is the bold and brilliant follow-up to An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. It's a fast-paced adventure that is also a biting social commentary, asking hard, urgent questions. How will we live online? What powers over our lives are we giving away for free? Who has the right to change the world forever? And how do we find comfort in an increasingly isolated world?"--

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

Martha Wells

R. F. Kuang

Seth Dickinson

Kiersten White

Ballantine

From a Certain Point of View strikes back! Celebrate the legacy of the groundbreaking Star Wars sequel with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers recreate an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: - Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo. - Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth. - Tracy Deonn delves into the dark heart of the Dagobah cave where Luke confronts a terrifying vision. - Martha Wells reveals the world of the Ugnaught clans who dwell in the depths of Cloud City. - Mark Oshiro recounts the wampa's tragic tale of loss and survival. - Seth Dickinson interrogates the cost of serving a ruthless empire aboard the bridge of a doomed Imperial starship. Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Tom Angleberger, S.A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, E. K. Johnston, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R.F. Kuang, C.B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book--a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children's books--valued at $1,000,000--to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

From a Certain Point of View: the Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars)

A Supplementally Useful Publication

Ein wirklich erstaunliches Ding

Em seu aguardado livro de estreia, Hank Green traz a história original e envolvente de uma jovem que se torna uma celebridade sem querer — mas logo se vê no centro de um mistério muito maior do que poderia imaginar. Enquanto volta para casa depois de trabalhar até de madrugada, a jovem April May esbarra numa escultura gigante. Impressionada com sua aparência — uma espécie de robô de três metros de altura —, April chama seu amigo Andy para gravar um vídeo sobre a aparição e postar no YouTube. No dia seguinte, a garota acorda e descobre que há esculturas idênticas em dezenas de cidades pelo mundo, sem que ninguém saiba como foram parar lá. Por ter sido o primeiro registro, o vídeo de April viraliza e ela se vê sob os holofotes da mídia mundial. Agora, April terá de lidar com os impactos da fama em seus relacionamentos, em sua segurança, e em sua própria identidade. Tudo isso enquanto tenta descobrir o que são essas esculturas — e o que querem de nós. Divertida e envolvente, essa história trata de temas muito relevantes nos dias atuais: como lidamos com o medo e o desconhecido e, principalmente, como as redes sociais estão mudando conceitos como fama, retórica e radicalização. "Engraçado, empolgante e uma delícia de ler. Eu sabia que Hank seria bom nisso, mas não sabia que já seria tão bom na primeira tentativa." - John Scalzi, autor de Guerra do velho e ganhador do prêmio Hugo

Uma coisa absolutamente fantástica

Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo. Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth. Tracy Deonn delves into the dark heart of the Dagobah cave where Luke confronts a terrifying vision. Martha Wells reveals the world of the Ugnaught clans who dwell in the depths of Cloud City. Mark Oshiro recounts the wampa's tragic tale of loss and survival. Seth Dickinson interrogates the cost of serving a ruthless empire aboard the bridge of a doomed Imperial starship. Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S.A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R. F. Kuang, C. B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book-a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate $100,000 to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children's books-valued at $1,000,000-to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars)

From a Certain Point of View

Az ​abszolút tökéletes izé

Various Authors

Mike Chen

Tom Angleberger

Zoraida Córdova

S. A. Chakraborty

Adam Christopher

Tracy Deonn

Sarwat Chadda

Delilah S. Dawson

Katie Cook

On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures.

Cudownie niedorzeczna misja

The Empire Strikes Back

Als er overal ter wereld grote sculpturen opduiken die door de ontdekster van de allereerste 'Carl' genoemd worden en niemand de bedoeling ervan kent, wordt er wereldwijd een zoektocht gestart naar hun herkomst.

Een zeer opmerkelijk verschijnsel

Bleskový No. 1 New York Times bestseller! Nazrite do sveta virálnych hviezdičiek a presvedčte sa, kto z bratského dua Hank a John Greenovci je lepší spisovateľ! April Mayová je typická dvadsiatnička. Vyštudovala umelecký smer, žije v malom byte v New Yorku a pracuje v startupe. Keď sa raz o tretej ráno vracia domov z práce, na ulici narazí na podivnú sochu, o ktorej natočí youtube video. Z April sa z večera do rána stane celebrita. Jej video je okamžite virálne a zarába desaťtisíce dolárov. Na svete sa totiž zjavilo 64 takých sôch. April by rada zo svojej popularity vyťažila čo najviac, no musí zistiť, kto alebo čo tie sochy vlastne sú. Prečo sem prišli a o čo im ide. Hank Green je ten krajší a vtipnejší z vlogerského dua VlogBrothers bratov Hanka a Johna Greenovcov. Vo svojom debutovom románe obratne opisuje temnú stránku života na výslní sociálnych sietí. Hanka nájdete na väčšine sociálnych sietí ako @HankGreen.

Je to absolútne fenomenálne

"Карли просто зʹявилися. Блукаючи Нью-Йорком о третій ночі, молода дизайнерка Ейпріл Мей натикається на гігантську статую. Захоплені її масштабом та детальною пропрацьованістю, Ейпріл та її друг Енді знімають про неї відео -- і ще до ранку воно набирає мільйони переглядів. Карли зʹявилися у десятках міст по всьому світу -- від Пекіна до Буенос-Айреса -- а Ейпріл, як перша їх документаторка, опиняється в потужному коловороті світових медіа. Ейпріл вхопилася за можливість залишити свій слід в історії, але тепер їй доведеться розібратися з впливом своєї новоспеченої слави на власні особисті стосунки, безпеку та ідентичність. А людство чекає від Ейпріл відповіді не лише на питання, що таке ці Карли, але й чого вони від нас хочуть." --

Ну просто нереальна штука!

Kinek áll jogában örökre megváltoztatni a világot? Hogyan éljük majd az életünket online? Hogyan birkózunk meg az egyre izoláltabb élet kihívásaival? A Carlok olyan hirtelen tűntek el, ahogyan megjelentek. Amíg a Földön voltak, egyszerre idéztek elő zavart és pusztítás a jelenlétükkel. Megjelenésük hirtelen világhírt és korai halált okozott April May-nek: a fiatal lánynak, aki felfedezte a Carlokat, nevet adott nekik, a támogatójuk lett, és az őket övező összeesküvéselméletek egyik főszereplőjévé vált. Hónapokkal később April barátai próbálják megtalálni a helyüket a Carl utáni világban. Andy April nyomdokaiba lép, beszédeket tart és konferenciákon vesz részt online, Maya küzd a gyászával, és elkezdi felfejteni egy rejtvény szálait, mert meggyőződése, hogy azok elvezetik Aprilhez; Miranda azt fontolgatja, hogy a baráti tanácsok ellenére új tudományos projektben vesz részt... egy olyanban, amelynek hatásai minden elképzelhetőn túltesznek. És bár úgy tűnik, a banda talán sosem fogja megtudni a történtek miértjeit, amelyek megváltoztatták az életüket, egy halom nyomra bukkannak – egy misztikus könyvre, amely megjósolja a jövőt, és irányítja az olvasója cselekedeteit –, amelyek azt sugallják, April nagyon is életben van. A csodálatosan őrült vállalkozás egy pörgős kaland, metsző társadalomkritika, amely égető kérdéseket tesz fel az életünkkel, a szabadságunkkal, a jövőnkkel és azzal kapcsolatban, hogyan viszonyulunk ahhoz, amit nem ismerünk. Hank Green vlogger, vállalkozó, tudományos kommunikátor és még sok más egyéb. Cége, a Complexly videóit eddig több mint kétmilliárdszor nézték meg különböző csatornákon, például a SciShow-n, a Crash Course-on és a Vlogbrothersön. Montanában él a feleségével és a fiával. Az abszolút tökéletes izé után ez a második regénye.

A csodálatosan őrült vállalkozás

Na continuação de Uma coisa absolutamente fantástica, Hank Green nos traz uma aventura fascinante, que levanta questionamentos urgentes sobre como vivemos cada vez mais conectados — e isolados — e de que forma lidamos com o desconhecido. Os Carls desapareceram do mesmo jeito que chegaram: num instante. Enquanto esses robôs misteriosos estiveram espalhados pelo planeta, sua mera presença gerou caos e confusão. A jovem April May, a primeira pessoa a registrar o aparecimento de um deles, foi alçada à fama instantânea e logo teve de enfrentar uma avalanche de teorias da conspiração — que acabou culminando na sua morte. Meses depois, os amigos de April ainda tentam se recuperar de tudo o que aconteceu, agora num mundo sem os Carls. Andy herdou a fama da amiga e passou a dar palestras motivacionais; Maya, dilacerada pelo luto, investiga acontecimentos estranhos, convicta de que a levarão até April; e Miranda pensa seriamente em ignorar os conselhos de seus amigos e ir atrás de uma nova e perigosa operação científica. Tudo indica que o grupo jamais saberá a verdade sobre o que aconteceu com April, até que uma nova pista surge: livros misteriosos que parecem prever o futuro e — sugerem que April pode estar viva.

Um esforço lindo e fútil

#1 op de New York Times-bestsellerlijst! Ineens staan ze er – de Carls. Op een nacht stuit de drieëntwintigjarige April May op een gigantische sculptuur, die als vanuit het niets opeens midden in Manhattan staat. Ze is meteen verrukt van onverzettelijke beeld, dat ze de naam Carl geeft. Ze maakt een filmpje en zet het op YouTube. Het filmpje gaat viral als blijkt dat er ook in andere steden in de wereld ‘Carls’ zijn gesignaleerd. April, de ‘ontdekker’, wordt op slag beroemd en staat vanaf dan voortdurend in de spotlights. Terwijl de druk van de media steeds meer toeneemt, probeert April erachter te komen wat de Carls zijn, waar ze vandaan komen en vooral wat ze willen.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: • Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo. • Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth. • Tracy Deonn delves into the dark heart of the Dagobah cave where Luke confronts a terrifying vision. • Martha Wells reveals the world of the Ugnaught clans who dwell in the depths of Cloud City. • Mark Oshiro recounts the wampa's tragic tale of loss and survival. • Seth Dickinson interrogates the cost of serving a ruthless empire aboard the bridge of a doomed Imperial starship. Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S.A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R. F. Kuang, C. B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies’ longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate $100,000 to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children’s books—valued at $1,000,000—to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars)

Suositun tubettajan esikoisromaani on viihdyttävä scifi-mysteeri, joka sivuaa painavia ja ajankohtaisia teemoja: kuinka sosiaalinen media muokkaa keskustelukulttuuria ja kuinka julkisuus on oma maailmansa, jolla ei ole juurikaan tekemistä todellisuuden kanssa.

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