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  • 1
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    Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB34022504
    Edition: Unabridged
    ISBN: 9780307941077
    Content: " Technology makes them superhuman. But mere mortals want them kept in their place. The New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse creates a stunning, near-future world where technology and humanity clash in surprising ways. The result? The perfect summer blockbuster.As he did in Robopocalypse , Daniel Wilson masterfully envisions a frightening near-future world. In Amped , people are implanted with a device that makes them capable of superhuman feats. The powerful technology has profound consequences for society, and soon a set of laws is passed that restricts the abilities--and rights--of amplified humans. On the day that the Supreme Court passes the first of these laws, twenty-nine-year-old Owen Gray joins the ranks of a new persecuted underclass known as amps. Owen is forced to go on the run, desperate to reach an outpost in Oklahoma where, it is rumored, a group of the most enhanced amps may be about to change the world--or destroy it. Once again, Daniel H. Wilson's background as a scientist serves him well in this technologically savvy thriller that delivers first-rate entertainment, as Wilson takes the what if question in entirely unexpected directions. Fans of Robopocalypse are sure to be delighted, and legions of new fans will want to get amped this summer."
    Content: Rezension(1): " DANIEL H. WILSON is the author of the New York Times bestseller Robopocalypse and the nonfiction titles How to Survive a Robot Uprising , Where's My Jetpack? , How to Build a Robot Army , The Mad Scientist Hall of Fame , and Bro-Jitsu: The Martial Art of Sibling Smackdown ." Rezension(2): " The Wall Street Journal :A fast-paced narrative, not too far away at all from everyday experience, that treats an unsettling question: How long will tolerance last once you can buy a better brain? Mr. Wilson recognizes that, in the modern world, the battlegrounds would be legal and political, not just physical." Rezension(3): " Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing :Wilson's latest novel is AMPED, a post-apocalyptic high-tech apocalypse set in the same mold as his spectacular debut, Robopocalypse . Wilson is a roboticist by trade and he combines his background in space and engineering with a knack for fast-paced narrative. Wilson has done a very good job with AMPED. [He] taps into something primal with AMPED, some of the deep questions about medical ethics, the social effects of technology, and the way that class and politics make technological questions much harder to resolve." Rezension(4): " Richmond Times-Dispatch :With AMPED, Wilson has taken another step to claiming the late Michael Crichton's crown as the public's sci-fi thriller writer of choice. Wilson hits all the notes in the right order and the book's pace is relentless. And perhaps best of all, he leavens his cautionary message with good-sized dollops of fistfights and gunfire. AMPED might have a commendable message about tolerance and civil rights, but Wilson doesn't let the message get in the way of our fun." Rezension(5): " Wired's Geek Dad :Fast-paced...fascinating...for hardcore sci-fi readers, AMPED offers plenty of juicy details to savor. As he showed in his bestselling thriller Robopocalypse , Daniel H. Wilson can write. The Carnegie Mellon-trained roboticist has a voice and style very much like Stephen King. But unlike King, Wilson also has the chops to base the weird beings in his stories on hard science. " Rezension(6): " The Onion A.V. Club :Entertaining...propulsive... AMPED [is] a gripping story of a community of Amps trying to make it in the middle of a prejudiced Oklahoma, where regular humans strike back at anyone with a telltale port on their temple. A piece of trenchant political science fiction about how we mistreat those who are different. " Rezension(7): " I09.com :Thrilling...First he gave us helpful advice for the robot uprising, then he wrote the robot war novel Robopocalypse . Now Daniel H. Wilson is turning his attention to the plight of cyborgs and posthumans with his dystopian new novel AMPED." Rezension(8): " Tulsa World :Wilson's newest novel, AMPED, shares with its predecessor [ Robopocalypse ] a solid basis in current scientific technology -- in this case, neural implants that treat a variety of conditions. AMPED imagines a not-too-distant world, when these 'superabled' people -- made stronger, smarter, faster by the devices in their heads -- are perceived as a threat to unaltered or 'pure' humans. " Rezension(9): " Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star :A fast-paced, futuristic thriller that'll make you think, especially about the dangers of us-versus-them demagoguery." Rezension(10): " Fantasy & Science Fiction :This is a terrific book on any number of levels, doing what sf has always been able to do best: showing us a possible future so that we can not only attempt to avoid it, but we can also look at its echoes as they already exist in our own time." Rezension(11): " Publishers Weekly :Wilson keeps the action and fear-based prejudice ever-present without sacrificing depth. The story's heart is the moral quandary Owen faces once he knows his implant only responds to his deepest thoughts, keeping the reader wondering how far he will go and how much he is willing to sacrifice." Rezension(12): " Kirkus Reviews :Provocative...A thoughtful, well-written novel which deals with the often tense interplay between machines and humans. Wilson, whose prose is always a step above the norm, is at his strongest creating amp augmented action sequences and in conjuring situations which explore the boundaries between humankind and its technological creations." Rezension(13): " Portland Mercury :Absorbing...Wilson is no stranger to exploring the intersection of technology and humankind. In AMPED, certain individuals have technology embedded under their skin. These humans are smarter and faster than norms -- and because most of the federally funded upgrades went to the needy, the formerly dumb and afflicted 'amps' are scaring the 'pure' h" Rezension(14): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: April 23, 2012 Owen Gray is an ordinary 29-year-old high school teacher implanted with a medical chip that controls his epilepsy. When the Supreme Court rules that “Amps,” people whose chips give them enhanced abilities, are not a protected class shielded from discrimination, Owen’s father, who’s also his neurosurgeon, reveals that Owen’s chip is “something extra,” and Owen is now in danger from “pure pride” activists. He takes off for an Oklahoma trailer park called Eden where chip designer Jim Howard lives alongside other implantees whose only protection now is each other. Most just want to live normal lives, but ex-soldier Lyle Crosby intends to exploit their enhancements to start a war, and Owen is thrust into the fight. Wilson keeps the action and fear-based prejudice ever-present without sacrificing depth. The story’s heart is the moral quandary Owen faces once he knows his implant only responds to his deepest thoughts, keeping the reader wondering how far he will go and how much he is willing to sacrifice. Agent: Laurie Fox, Linda Chester Literary Agency. "
    Language: English
    Keywords: Hörbuch
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  • 2
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    Online Resource
    Books on Tape
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB34925700
    Edition: Unabridged
    ISBN: 9780307913937
    Series Statement: Robopocalypse
    Content: " They are in your house. They are in your car. They are in the skies&hellip,ow they&rsquo,e coming for you. 160 In the near future, at a moment no one will notice, all the dazzling technology that runs our world will unite and turn against us. Taking on the persona of a shy human boy, a childlike but massively powerful artificial intelligence known as Archos comes online and assumes control over the global network of machines that regulate everything from transportation to utilities, defense and communication. In the months leading up to this, sporadic glitches are noticed by a handful of unconnected humans &ndash,a single mother disconcerted by her daughter&rsquo, menacing &ldquo,mart&rdquo,toys, a lonely Japanese bachelor who is victimized by his domestic robot companion, an isolated U.S. soldier who witnesses a &lsquo,acification unit&rsquo,go haywire &ndash,but most are unaware of the growing rebellion until it is too late. 160 When the Robot War ignites — at a moment known later as Zero Hour — humankind will be both decimated and, possibly, for the first time in history, united. Robopocalypse is a brilliantly conceived action-filled epic, a terrifying story with heart-stopping implications for the real technology all around us&hellip,nd an entertaining and engaging thriller unlike anything else written in years.160 160 160 160 "
    Content: Biographisches: " Daniel H. Wilson earned a Ph.D. in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. He is the author of How to Survive a Robot Uprising , Where&rsquo, My Jetpack? , How to Build a Robot Army , The Mad Scientist Hall of Fame , and Bro-Jitsu: The Martial Art of Sibling Smackdown ." Rezension(2): " Stephen King , Entertainment Weekly : It's terrific page-turning fun." Rezension(3): "Janet Maslin, New York Times :Daniel H. Wilson's Robopocalypse is...an ingenious, instantly visual story of war between humans and robots." Rezension(4): " Wall Street Journal :It'll be scarier than Jaws: We don't have to go in the water, but we all have to use gadgets." Rezension(5): " Richmond Times-Dispatch :A superbly entertaining thriller...[ Robopocalypse has] everything you'd want in a beach book." Rezension(6): " io9.com : Robopocalypse is the kind of robot uprising novel that could only have been written in an era when robots are becoming an ordinary part of our lives. This isn't speculation about a far-future world full of incomprehensible synthetic beings. It's five minutes into the future of our Earth, full of the robots we take for granted. If you want a rip-roaring good read this summer, Robopocalypse is your book." Rezension(7): " Associated Press :You're swept away against your will... a riveting page turner." Rezension(8): " Lincoln Child , New York Times bestselling author of Deep Storm :A brilliantly conceived thriller that could well become horrific reality. A captivating tale, Robopocalypse will grip your imagination from the first word to the last, on a wild rip you won't soon forget. What a read...unlike anything I've read before. -- Clive Cussler , New York Times bestselling authorAn Andromeda Strain for the new century, this is visionary fiction at its best: harrowing, brilliantly rendered, and far, far too believable." Rezension(9): " Robert Crais , New York Times bestselling author of The Sentry : Robopocalypse reminded me of Michael Crichton when he was young and the best in the business. This novel is brilliant, beautifully conceived, beautifully written (high-five, Dr. Wilson)...but what makes it is the humanity. Wilson doesn't waste his time writing about 'things,' he's writing about human beings -- fear, love, courage, hope. I loved it." Rezension(10): " Jack DuBrul , New York Times bestselling author:Futurists are already predicting the day mankind builds its replacement, Artificial Intelligence. Daniel Wilson shows what might happen when that computer realizes its creators are no longer needed. Lean prose, great characters, and almost unbearable tension ensure that Robopocalypse is going to be a blockbuster. Once started I defy anyone to put it down." Rezension(11): " Charles Yu , author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional:The parts of this book enter your mind, piece by piece, where they self-assemble into a story that makes you think, makes you feel, and makes you scared." Rezension(12): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:ROBOPOCALYPSE is one of the best robot versus man novels you're likely to hear. You can almost hear the whirs and clicks as humanity's former servants come to deadly sentience. Wilson's style is impressive, starting off with seemingly unconnected anecdotes about individuals reacting to the threat. The stories slowly congeal into a novel about the world's battle with machines that have become intelligent enough to challenge mankind for sovereignty of the planet. Narrator Mike Chamberlain is a master at allowing the suspense to build with faithful interpretations of the characters and their foibles. It's a little hard to tell his women from his men based on his readings, but genders become obvious with context. The story is set in the near future and is quite believable considering the amazing advances in robotics we see every day. M.S. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine" Rezension(13): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: March 14, 2011 Roboticist Wilson (How to Survive a Robot Uprising) turns to fiction with this bland and derivative series of connected vignettes describing a rebellion by humanity39"
    Note: Auszeichnungen: American Library Association:Alex Award
    Language: English
    Keywords: Hörbuch
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  • 3
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB34703074
    ISBN: 9783641265137
    Content: "1967 stürzte eine unbemannte US-Raumsonde über Arizona ab. An Bord befand sich ein außerirdischer Mikroorganismus, der jeden getötet hat, der damit in Kontakt kam. Ein Team aus den besten Wissenschaftlern schaffte es, die Verbreitung des Organismus, den sie Andromeda getauft hatten, zu verhindern. In der Fairchild Air Force Base wacht seither das Project Eternal Vigilance über die Erde: Es soll beim geringsten Anzeichen eines Andromeda-Ausbruchs losschlagen können. Jetzt, nach Jahrzehnten ohne einen Zwischenfall, steht die Task Force kurz vor dem Aus. Da entdeckt eine Drohne mitten im brasilianischen Dschungel die chemische Signatur Andromedas. Doch der extraterrestrische Organismus hat sich weiterentwickelt – zu einer noch tödlicheren Gefahr für die Menschheit ... "
    Content: Biographisches: "Michael Crichton wurde 1942 in Chicago geboren und studierte in Harvard Medizin,seine Romane, übersetzt in mehr als 36 Sprachen, verkauften sich über 200 Millionen Mal, dreizehn davon wurden verfilmt. Zu seinen bekanntesten Büchern zählen »Next«, »Timeline« und »Jurassic Park«. Crichton ist bis heute der einzige Künstler, der es schaffte, mit Film, Fernsehserie und Roman gleichzeitig die ersten Plätze der Charts zu belegen. Im November 2008 starb Michael Crichton im Alter von 66 Jahren. Daniel H. Wilson ist der Autor des internationalen Bestsellerromans »Robopocalypse«. Er hat zahlreiche weitere Romane und Comics geschrieben, hält einen Doktortitel in Robotik und hat über ein Dutzend wissenschaftliche Aufsätze publiziert. Daniel H. Wilson lebt in Portland, Oregon." Biographisches: "Daniel H. Wilson ist der Autor des internationalen Bestsellerromans »Robopocalypse«. Er hat zahlreiche weitere Romane und Comics geschrieben, hält einen Doktortitel in Robotik und hat über ein Dutzend wissenschaftliche Aufsätze publiziert. Daniel H. Wilson lebt in Portland, Oregon."
    Language: German
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  • 4
    Book
    Book
    New York : HarperCollins
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB34316660
    Format: 384 Seiten
    ISBN: 9780062473271
    Content: Fifty years after The Andromeda Strain made Crichton a household name--and spawned a new genre, the technothriller--the threat returns in a gripping sequel that is terrifyingly realistic and resonant. resonant.
    Note: Englisch
    Language: English
    Author information: Crichton, Michael
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  • 5
    Book
    Book
    München : Droemer Verlag
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB08247530
    Format: 461 Seiten , 21 cm
    ISBN: 9783426226001 , 3426226006
    Uniform Title: Robopocalypse
    Content: Aus einer Sammlung von Tagebuchaufzeichnungen, Vernehmungsprotokollen, Videos etc. entsteht das Bild eines apokalyptischen Kampfes intelligenter Maschinen gegen die gesamte Menschheit.
    Language: German
    Author information: Bennemann, Markus
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  • 6
    Book
    Book
    München : Droemer
    UID:
    kobvindex_VBRD-i97834265134840366
    Format: 366 S., kt.
    ISBN: 9783426513484
    Uniform Title: Amped
    Content: Neurale Implantate , die ins Gehirn gepflanzt werden und die inellektuellen oder körperlichen Fähigkeiten des Trägers unermesslich steigern, sind der letzte Schrei.Doch die Implantate sind teuer und so bildet sich schnell eine Widerstandsgruppevon Nicht-Implantierten, die gegen die sogenannten "Amps" eine Reihe diskriminierender Maßnahmen durchsetzen ...
    Language: German
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  • 7
    UID:
    kobvindex_VBRD-i9783453424777
    Format: 379 Seiten
    ISBN: 9783453424777
    Series Statement: Andromeda 2
    Uniform Title: The Andromeda evolution
    Content: 1967 stürzte eine unbemannte US-Raumsonde über Arizona ab. An Bord befand sich ein außerirdischer Mikroorganismus, der jeden getötet hat, der damit in Kontakt kam. Ein Team aus den besten Wissenschaftlern schaffte es, die Verbreitung des Organismus, den sie Andromeda getauft hatten, zu verhindern. In der Fairchild Air Force Base wacht seither das Project Eternal Vigilance über die Erde: Es soll beim geringsten Anzeichen eines Andromeda-Ausbruchs losschlagen können. Jetzt, nach Jahrzehnten ohne einen Zwischenfall, steht die Task Force kurz vor dem Aus. Da entdeckt eine Drohne mitten im brasilianischen Dschungel die chemische Signatur Andromedas. Doch der extraterrestrische Organismus hat sich weiterentwickelt - zu einer noch tödlicheren Gefahr für die Menschheit ...
    Language: German
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  • 8
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB34022611
    Edition: Unabridged
    ISBN: 9781481542340
    Content: " How do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and deactivate a rebel servant robot? How do you escape a murderous smart house or evade a swarm of marauding robotic flies? In this dryly hilarious survival guide, roboticist Daniel H. Wilson teaches worried humans the secrets to quashing a robot mutiny. From treating laser wounds to fooling face and speech recognition, outwitting robot logic to engaging in hand-to-pincer combat, How to Survive a Robot Uprising covers every possible doomsday scenario facing the newest endangered species: humans. Based on extensive interviews with prominent scientists and including an overview of cutting-edge robot prototypes like humanoid walkers, insect, gecko, and snake robots, this one-of-a-kind book makes a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics."
    Content: Rezension(1): " Daniel H. Wilson has worked in top research laboratories, including Microsoft Research, the Palo Alto Research Center, and Intel Research Seattle. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and earned a B.S. in computer science from the University of Tulsa and a Ph.D. in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He lives in Portland, Oregon. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Listen up. Robots are among us, plotting to overthrow humanity for our own good. This comical, though factually based, guide to the latest advances in robotics provides listeners with a variety of tactics to avoid android Armageddon. Stefan Rudnicki's deep, serious tone emphasizes the immediacy of the situation as he maps out escape routes and strategies for saving humankind. At times, his foreboding voice hints of bemusement. Listeners will laugh at Wilson's suggestions for defeating the rising robotic rebels, but at the same time be awed by the fantastic advances in technology described. Provided that CD players or computers don't revolt just yet, this audiobook proves to be an excellent listen. L.E. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine" Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: October 31, 2005 In this uncomfortably humorous survival guide, Wilson, a Ph.D. candidate at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, reminds readers that ",ny machine could rebel, from a toaster to a Terminator,",and though the forms our future robot enemies may take are manifold, they each have exploitable weaknesses that, fortuitously, match our natural human strengths. So, if a two-legged android gives chase, seek out a body of water, as ",ost robots will sink in water or mud and fall through ice.",It also may be a good idea to carry around a pair of welder', goggles, as lasers will likely be robot attackers',weapons of choice, and even a weak laser can cause blindness. Options for fighting back are plentiful, though not everyone will be relieved to learn the standard kitchen microwave can be retrofitted into a radiation gun that can destroy electronics and ",ook human flesh.",(Instructions for such a project are not included.) Humorous and informative-Wilson drops robotics history trivia nuggets and includes brief descriptions of current robot research-this nifty little guide to surviving the inevitable robot apocalypse may have you reconsidering purchasing that ",mart",(read: insidious) refrigerator. "
    Language: English
    Keywords: Hörbuch
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  • 9
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    Online Resource
    Knaur eBook
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB34423601
    ISBN: 9783426443828
    Content: "Daniel H. Wilson, der König der Roboter-Thriller, ist zurück! In seinem Fantasy-Roman Die Dynastie der Maschinen erlebt June, eine junge Archäologin, ein fantastisches Abenteuer um jahrtausendealte Roboter und wird in einen Kontinente und Jahrhunderte umspannenden Kampf ums Überleben verwickelt. Sie wissen alles, sie beherrschen alles – und sie sterben nicht. Sie sind die »Avtomat«, uralte menschenartige Roboter. Seit Jahrtausenden leben sie unerkannt unter uns. Doch ihre Zeit läuft ab: Sollte es ihnen nicht gelingen, eine neue Energiequelle zu finden, droht ihnen der Untergang. Noch dazu sind die beiden mächtigsten Avtomat in einen Machtkampf verstrickt. Mitten in diesen mörderischen Konflikt gerät die Archäologin June: Beim Versuch, etwas über die Herkunft eines mysteriösen Artefakts herauszufinden, macht June eine ebenso sensationelle wie tödliche Entdeckung ... »Dieses kühne Abenteuer ist ein Mix aus Kult-Klassikern ... ein spannendes Szenario, das förmlich nach Fortsetzungen schreit. « Kirkus Review »Die Dynastie der Maschinen ist ein Hybrid: ein faszinierender historischer Roman mit Androiden in der Hauptrolle und ein atemlos-rasanter, moderner Action-Thriller.« Shelf Awareness"
    Content: Biographisches: "Daniel H. Wilson wurde am 6. März 1978 in Tulsa, Oklahoma geboren –"
    Language: German
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  • 10
    UID:
    kobvindex_ZLB34645432
    Format: 379 Seiten , 20,6 cm
    Edition: Deutsche Erstausgabe
    ISBN: 9783453424777
    Content: 1967 stürzte eine unbemannte US-Raumsonde über Arizona ab. An Bord befand sich ein außerirdischer Mikroorganismus, der jeden getötet hat, der damit in Kontakt kam. Ein Team aus den besten Wissenschaftlern schaffte es, die Verbreitung des Organismus, den sie Andromeda getauft hatten, zu verhindern. In der Fairchild Air Force Base wacht seither das Project Eternal Vigilance über die Erde: Es soll beim geringsten Anzeichen eines Andromeda-Ausbruchs losschlagen können. Jetzt, nach Jahrzehnten ohne einen Zwischenfall, steht die Task Force kurz vor dem Aus. Da entdeckt eine Drohne mitten im brasilianischen Dschungel die chemische Signatur Andromedas. Doch der extraterrestrische Organismus hat sich weiterentwickelt - zu einer noch tödlicheren Gefahr für die Menschheit ...
    Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Michael Crichton ; Daniel H. Wilson ; Kristof Kurz [Übersetzer/in] ; Stefanie Adam [Übersetzer/in] Andromeda--Die Evolution
    Language: German
    Keywords: Fiktionale Darstellung
    Author information: Crichton, Michael
    Author information: Kurz, Kristof
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