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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!

Christiane Brosius

The Nutmeg's Curse- Parables for a Planet in Crisis
What do nutmeg, colonialism and the climate crisis have to do with each other? A lot, because the nutmeg symbolizes the colonial development of trade routes, a geopolitical strategy of the west. in this important work, amitav ghosh explains how this ultimately led to the exploitation of nature.
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Simeon Schudy

The Little Prince
The story follows a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life, adults and human nature.
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Meinrat Andreae

Eugene Onegin
If you want something more poetic: Pushkin writes in verse about the fate of three women and men in Russia, 1820. According to purists, this classic should only be read in the original language. we are sure: the translation is also worthwhile!
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