Beyond

If you want to get to know the scientists behind the work even better, this is just the right place for you. In this section of Beyond, the researchers present books which have impacted their lives and their ways of thinking in meaningful ways. The books presented range from novels, to memoirs, to science books of all sorts. You can filter the books by genre or just scroll through the list. This is also a great way to get inspiration for your own reading!

Ruth E. Ley

Purity

Jonathan Franzen daringly describes the journey of student Purity, between love and murder: Her path is representative of many young people in the United States who are searching for a meaningful life, but are even more searching for themselves.

Hans-Walter Rix

Haroun And The Sea Of Stories

Haroun's father is a gifted storyteller. But one day he can't think of any more stories. Haroun goes in search of the lost talent - and experiences great adventures himself. This story laid the foundation for Salman Rushdi's worldwide reputation as a fabulous storyteller.

Wieland B. Huttner

Endurance- Shackleston Incredible Voyage

History only knows the history of the winners. The story of the British polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, who explored the Antarctic in 1914 on an incredible mission, froze his ship in the polar ice and fought seemingly hopeless battles, shows how many people fell into oblivion despite the great courage they showed.