Julian Gough

'A work of genius' Donal Ryan Nevada; the near future; a family in crisis Biologist and single mother Naomi is worried about the impact her ground-breaking research might have on the world. And of the impact the world might have on her painfully awkward, home-schooled, ever-growing teenage son, Colt. Colt is so brilliant he can code virtual realities our world hasn’t even thought of yet; and so socially inept that he struggles to order takeaway pizza. When Colt secretly sends his mother’s breakthrough research paper to a biotech conference in New York, and the conference is closed down, Naomi’s worst fears come true. Colt’s father crashes back into their lives, backed by the secretive security organisation he heads. The US government wants Naomi’s research . . . and Colt. Colt will soon have to leave the comfort of his virtual reality world, and face the challenge of discovering who he really is. And Naomi will have to decide how far she will go to protect her child. Would she kill a man? Would she destroy the world? From one of the most original voices in Irish writing, Connect is a thrillingly smart novel of ideas that explores what connection – both human and otherwise – might be in a digital age. It is a story of mothers and sons, but also about you, your phone, and the future.

Connect

This is the tale of Jude, a Tipperary-reared orphan, who on his 18th birthday, sets off to discover the wide world and his true parentage.

Jude in London

With this irresistibly fresh debut about a set of twins in their first year of college in Ireland, Julian Gough ("Roddy Doyle in an extremely good mood." --"The Washington Post Book World) has established himself as Ireland's most delightful new voice in fiction. Juno and Juliet Taylor are both beautiful blondes, but Juliet is convinced that Juno is the more beautiful, as well as the more intelligent, charming, worldly, and wise. Yet neither feels any sense of rivalry, which is good, given that their freshman year turns out to be more than either could handle alone. Juno has an erratic artist for a boyfriend and is stalked by a pervert who sends anonymous letters. And Juliet is in love with her grad-student tutor, who is stymied by her youth and preoccupied with his dying father. Hilarious and tender, ribald and smart, Juno & Juliet is a refreshing romp with two sisters whose love and devotion are infectious.

Juno and Juliet

The Pest in the Nest

Rabbit & Bear

"In a world run by computers, hackers have power--and awkward, homeschooled Colt is among the best. But when Colt secretly submits his mother Naomi's breakthrough research to a biotech conference, and it is immediately shut down, mother and son are forced to go on the run. Now Colt is coding for his life. As the military, and Colt's father, hunt them through a Las Vegas of self-driving cars and surveillance drones, Naomi has to decide how far she will go to protect her child. Can she kill a man? Can she destroy the world? And Colt is finally forced to leave the comfort of virtual reality and face his greatest terror: love"--

a novel

Bioložka Naomi je rozvedená a stará se o dospívajícího syna Colta. Ten je mimořádně geniální. Umí programovat virtuální reality, které by si ostatní nedokázali ani představit, ale zároveň je natolik introvertní, že si sotva umí objednat pizzu. A když první romantické setkání s dívkou skončí naprostým fiaskem, začne mít pochybnosti, jestli mu jeho virtuální existence stačí. Potají odešle revoluční vědeckou studii své matky na biologickou konferenci v New Yorku. Ta je ukončena předčasně a Naominy nejhorší noční můry se stanou skutečností. Do jejich životů se znovu začne vměšovat Coltův otec a bezpečnostní agentura, kterou vede...

Spojení

When Rabbit and Bear's swim is disturbed by a small owl, Bear is interested in learning more but Rabbit relates horror stories and wants to imprison the sleeping bird.

Rabbit & Bear: Attack of the Snack

Rabbit and Bear must do everything they can to keep Icebear from becoming king in this story about friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear. Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he wants to be king. He's big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Will Rabbit, Bear, and the other animals find the solution within themselves, or will they need to ask someone else for help? Find out in this hysterical addition to the beloved Rabbit & Bear series. With humorous illustrations throughout, the Rabbit & Bear series captures the attention of readers with its honest characters, sticky situations, and occasional poop jokes.

Rabbit & Bear: A Bad King Is a Sad Thing

Adam Roberts

Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Sarah Schofield

Toby Litt

Lucy Caldwell

Claire Dean

Sean O'Brien

Stuart Evers

Robin Yassin-Kassab

Martyn Bedford

Margaret Wilkinson

Zoe Lambert

Adam Marek

Joanna Quinn

Andy Hedgecock

K.J. Orr

Annie Kirby

Dinesh Allirajah

Computers are changing. Soon the silicon chip will seem like a clunky antique amid the bounty of more exotic processes on offer. Robots are changing too; material evolution and swarm intelligence are creating a new generation of devices that will diverge and disperse into a balanced ecosystem of humans and ‘robjects’ (robotic objects). Somewhere in between, we humans will have to change also… in the way we interact with technology, the roles we adopt in an increasingly ‘intelligent’ environment, and how we interface with each other. The driving motors behind many of these changes will be artificial life (A-Life) and unconventional computing. How exactly they will impact on our world is still an open question. But in the spirit of collective intelligence, this anthology brings together 38 scientists and authors, working in pairs, to imagine what life (and A-Life) will look like in the year 2070. Every kind of technology is imagined: from lie-detection glasses to military swarmbots, brain-interfacing implants to synthetically ‘grown’ skyscrapers, revolution-inciting computer games to synthetically engineered haute cuisine. All artificial life is here. Featuring scientific contributions from: Martyn Amos, J. Mark Bishop, Seth Bullock, Stephen Dunne, James Dyke, Christian Jantzen, Francesco Mondada, James D. O'Shea, Andrew Philippides, Lenka Pitonakova, Steen Rasmussen, Thomas S. Ray, Micah Rosenkind, James Snowdon, Susan Stepney, Germán Terrazas, Andrew Vardy and Alan Winfield. Supported by TRUCE (Training and Research in Unconventional Computation in Europe).

Stories From an A-Life Future

Beta-Life

«PACE E TRANQUILLITÀ!» strilla Buffo. «NON DESIDERO ALTRO». È impossibile riposare, con l’orsa Grande che russa alla grande nella tana e un picchio che non smette di fare TUC! TUC! TUC! sull’albero. Basta, il coniglio Buffo decide di AGIRE. Si ritrova così lassù, tra i rami che ondeggiano al vento, e impara da Grande che si può guardare il mondo in maniera differente. E persino sorridere! Una storia sull’amicizia, sulla saggezza e su come essere MOLTO RUMOROSI.

Grande & Buffo - Malumore da rumore

SPLASH! Una Cosa Misteriosa precipita nelle acque tranquille del laghetto di Grande e Buffo. È l’inizio di una piccola avventura o di un gran pasticcio? Dal cielo è piombato un tremendo pericolo o un nuovo amico? Buffo è certo di potersela cavare da solo, ma senza volerlo trasforma il giorno più bello di sempre in uno più brutto che mai e deve chiedere aiuto all’amica Grande per rimettere a posto le cose. Una favola che ha molto da insegnare sull’amicizia e sui pregiudizi... oltre che sugli usi della cacca al mirtillo.

Grande & Buffo. Una merenda tremenda

Buffo è senza parole: a quanto pare gli alberi della valle hanno deciso di volare a Sud per l’inverno. Ma la sua amica Grande non è convinta che gli alberi possano volare... A un tratto si sente un fortissimo CRUNCH! che arriva da Molto Vicino. Sarà forse il coniglio più grande del mondo che sgranocchia la carota più grande del mondo? Di certo nella valle di Grande e Buffo è arrivato un animale che ha intenzione di cambiare PROPRIO TUTTO! Una nuova avventura che parla di amicizia, progresso... e battaglie con palle di fango.

Grande & Buffo. Morsi e rimorsi

L’orsa Grande non ha mai fatto un pupazzo di neve. Nemmeno il coniglio Buffo, se è per questo... ma vuole che il suo sia il più bello di tutti. Tra valanghe e lupi affamati, Buffo capirà in fretta quanto si importante l’amicizia e avere al proprio fianco chi ti vuole bene. Una storia di amicizia, palle di neve e... appena un po’ di cacca. “Diventerà subito un classico moderno. Esilarante, sfacciato, delizioso”. Eoin Colfer

Grande & Buffo. Il consiglio del coniglio

Rabbit and Bear must find out who’s uprooted not only their favorite trees, but their entire homes in another enchanting tale from creative geniuses Julian Gough and Jim Field. When Rabbit and Bear discover a new creature in the forest and learn about his plans for "progress," the comical pair—along with the rest of the excitable residents—have a thing or two to say about the matter. An endearing lesson on the wise mathematics of friendship, this charming follow-up to The Pest in the Nest is a hysterical addition to this beloved series.

Rabbit & Bear: A Bite In the Night

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... on the day that a new creature arrives in their valley, trying to Change Everything. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. 'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week) Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter. His friend Bear is sure that trees can't fly. Then there's a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world's largest rabbit, eating the world's largest carrot. There's a new creature in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he's trying to Change Everything. From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of Mystery! Friendship! Progress! ... and all kinds of getting muddy. 'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.' Neil Gaiman Read all the Rabbit and Bear books: 1. Rabbit's Bad Habits 2. The Pest in the Nest 3. Attack of the Snack 4. A Bite in the Night

Book 4

A Bite in the Night

With his face reconstructed into the spitting image of Leonardo DiCaprio (apart from the small matter of an erectile nose) Jude travels on foot to the inferno of Dublin, in hot pursuit of Angela, ex-Galway chip-shop employee and his True Love. A spectacular chase through the city of Ulysses ensues, transformed by Gough's talent into a dazzling metaphor of 21st century violence, alienation and progress.

Level 1

Jude

Cheeky, delightful, and hilarious, the next title in the Rabbit & Bear series is a roller coaster ride of fun! What with his friend Bear’s snoring, and a BANG! BANG! BANG! noise from up in the tree, Rabbit knows that Something Simply Has To Be Done. But high in the branches, perhaps Bear can show Rabbit how to see the world from a different perspective. A story of friendship, wisdom, and how to be REALLY NOISY, this delightful and hilarious illustrated book is another fun read for Rabbit & Bear fans. Now in paperback!

Rabbit & Bear: The Pest in the Nest

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. 'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week) Bear wakes up early from hibernation. If she can't sleep, then at least she can make a snowman. Rabbit has never made a snowman, but he definitely wants to make one that's better than Bear's. But with an avalanche and a hungry wolf heading his way, Rabbit soon realises that it might be nice to have a friend on his side. From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, gravity, and just a little bit of poo. 'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.' Neil Gaiman *Shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year in the Irish Book Awards* Read all the Rabbit and Bear books: 1. Rabbit's Bad Habits 2. The Pest in the Nest 3. Attack of the Snack 4. A Bite in the Night

Book 1

Rabbit's Bad Habits

It's time for another Rabbit and Bear adventure! SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear’s peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself? Rabbit’s SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, he needs Bear’s help... Rabbit and Bear lead readers on a fantastic adventure in this tale of friendship, acceptance, and what you can do with blueberry poop.

Julian Gough

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