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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!

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.
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Thomas Henning

Cosmos
This translation of Alexander von Humboldt's "COSMOS" is not only a worthwhile examination of one of the most important discoverers of our time with his environment. It is peppered with stamps and fragments and is therefore an original source documenting Humboldt's genius.
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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.
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Arno Villringer

The Betrothed
Up for drama? How about this 17th century tragic love story: Renzo and Lucia love each other, but their marriage is prevented by the tyrant Don Rodrigo, who covets Lucia. A wild game of hide-and-seek through northern Italy begins...
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