Future World

In this post-apocalyptic anthology, nothing matters except survival. In a world full of humans pitted against each other, how can there be anyone left to trust? Features sixteen stories of survivors tragically struggling to live in societies turned upside down. Even when the end arrives, life finds a way. Stories by Kortney Gallagher, Stephen Scott Whitaker, Aaron P. Hansen, Anastasia Arellano, Robert Allen Lupton, Ryan Priest, S.O. Green, Peter VanGelderen, Kris Ashton, Wolfgang Potterhouse, Andrew Ronzino, Jarrett Mazza, Barend Nieuwstraten III, H.R.R. Gorman, and Douglas Allen Gohl.

Atrocious story coming, In whose hands we are, how many traps must contrive to keep living life? Manual de infractores J.M. Caballero Bonald The world is already sold. We are all permanent residents, no other place to go. La sociedad sitiada Zygmunt Bauman

When the Syrian uprising began in March 2011, no one envisioned mass atrocities on the scale we are witnessing today. No one foresaw the displacement of millions that would dramatically reshape regional demographics. No one imagined that children would become the victims of chemical weapons, or that the Mediterranean Sea would become their graveyard. Today, more than half of the Syrian population has been displaced, a phenomenon almost without precedent in human history.

In this dystopian horror tale, it’s not what’s for dinner but who? Do you dread the daily grind of making dinner? Shopping, preparing, and the dreaded clean-up after eating? What if one pill could provide perfect nutrition in an instant? YUM is the answer. Just one pill a day and you're good to go. No more hunger or hassle. Total gratification. This is Madam's mission at Nutri-Corp: to change the world forever. But will it improve things or make them worse? And if YUM makes life so easy, what's for dinner at Madam's Nutri-Corp's dinner parties? And just what is being hunted in The Hunt?

The book takes a different approach to digital disruption and its impact on business and society. It take the listener on a journey from the past, by looking at the earlier industrial revolutions and comparing and contrasting to the digital revolution. This also provides examples and experiences on how businesses, governments, and individuals can understand the digital disruption and take advantage of it.

The world has officially stopped. COVID-19 has raised many questions and concerns about our future and well-being. Nothing will ever be "normal" again. But what does that really mean? Our economy, neighbors, children, schools, and workforce are slowly changing as the result of this pandemic. So what will this new future look like? Will we need to change, and if so, what should we expect?

Essex, 1916. Lily is a housemaid up at St Clere's Hall. But times are changing with the outbreak of war. With a husband bent on signing up for the trenches and a lecherous master of the house, Lily is forced to leave. Doing her bit for the war effort - and bringing in more money for the family - Lily goes to work in a factory making explosives to send to the trenches. It's a hard job. The munitionettes must face terrible working conditions, the constant danger of accidents and air strikes and a patronising, self-serving boss.

Winds of war sweep across Europe, threatening to engulf the entire globe. After the cloning company Phoenvartis is taken over by a World Council henchman, he launches an inquisition of torture and murder. A revolutionary group opposed to the World Council has gained access to the cloning machine, and they plan to revive a madman from the 20th century. Meanwhile, the previously cloned Founding Father and a group of former Phoenvartis employees flee to the central highlands of Vietnam. From their jungle base, they form a coalition of freedom-loving patriots from around the world.

In a near-future America on the brink of chaos, the President declares World War III—not against nations, but against an escalating wave of terrorism. As tensions rise and a new military draft looms, Bob Phelps, a recently unemployed computer scientist in Michigan, takes an unassuming night job teaching Critical Thinking and the Influence of Artificial Intelligence. What begins as a routine gig quickly spirals into an extraordinary journey. Together with a quirky group of students and a mysterious AI computer, Bob and his wife, Darlene, find themselves at the center of a high-stakes ...

In "The Singularity is Approaching," Roger Steward embarks on an enlightening journey into the not-so-distant future where artificial intelligence reshapes the very fabric of our existence. This captivating book unveils the mysteries of the singularity—the moment AI surpasses human intelligence, sparking a revolution in every aspect of our lives. Key Highlights: Demystifying AI and the Singularity: Steward simplifies complex concepts, making AI and the singularity accessible to everyone, with clear explanations and relatable examples. Historical Context and Future Predictions: Trace the ...

The universe is in chaos. Uneasy tensions rest between the three ruling factions. The priests of the Conclave maintain their hold on over seven hundred worlds in the absence of the gods while members of the Inquisition, and their Prekhauten guard allies, remain ever vigil for signs of heresy. Inquisitor Tolde Breed is summoned to the Inquisitor General's office and given a grave mission. Amongeratix, one of the Three, has escaped his eternal prison and cutting a violent swath across the known universe. Breed is given a handful of Guardsmen and a Blood Witch to hunt down and stop Amongeratix...

What would the world look like after 10 years? Find out.

Australia is on the brink of momentous change, but only if its citizens and politicians can come to new terms with the past. In this inspiring essay, Mark McKenna considers the role of history in making and unmaking the nation. From Captain Cook to the frontier wars, from Australia Day to the Uluru Statement, we are seeing fresh debates and recognitions. McKenna argues that it is time to move beyond the history wars and that truth-telling about the past will be liberating and healing. This is an urgent essay about a nation’s moment of truth.

After discovering an antique music box, Chaine’s world is turned upside down. Thrust into the depths of an otherworldly war, she soon finds she’s caught in a battle of the beasts. Her only hope of escaping is to embark on a quest that could change more than she bargained for. But with bloodthirsty kings, an impossible task, and the world against her, she is one wrong move away from being trapped forever.

Clive Thompson’s Coders is a delightful place to begin to understand this vocation, which is both a profession and a way of life and which essentially didn’t exist little more than a generation ago, but now is considered just about the only safe bet we can make about what the future holds. Thompson takes us close to some of the great coders of our time and unpacks the surprising history of the field, beginning with the first great coders, who were women.

Congratulations! By reading this, you’re proving that you’re willing to put in the work. You’re ready to learn something most Christians don’t have a clue about. If you’re like the majority of today’s Christians, you know how the world got started – you may even be able to quote some verses from the book of Genesis – but, do you know how the world ends? Do you know the difference between the Rapture and the Return of Christ? Do you know about the Antichrist or the Tribulation? My guess is probably not. I have been in your shoes. Over the years, I’ve gained a great deal of ...

A story of a daring escape from a prison planet into the unknown. This story is about a desperate quest undertaken by a group of strangers facing the unknown in total despair and fear. It is a challenge to seek sanctuary and peace while running away from everything any of them had ever known.

We are about to enter a new era when the combination of human and artificial intelligence will bring about a paradigm with a potential unseen before. This book is an invitation to delve into the labyrinth of the mind, to challenge preconceived notions, and to embrace the mysticism of awareness in all of its forms.

"Economics for a Changing World: Shaping the Future of Global Prosperity" is a comprehensive exploration of modern economics, offering valuable insights into key concepts, theories, and policy implications. Covering both macroeconomic and microeconomic perspectives, the book addresses fundamental principles such as monetary policy, inflation, and unemployment, while also delving into topics like interest rates and statistics to provide analytical tools for navigating economic phenomena. Readers will gain an understanding of the role of financial institutions in shaping economic outcomes, ...

***Previously published as Chasing Destiny by Abigail Denver*** When twelve-year-old Hannah has a vision of the end of the world, she knows exactly what she needs to do to save the world, at least most of the children of the world. The only problem is she has to convince not only her parents and the others that are needed to help. Moving to a secluded area of Idaho makes her sister extremely unhappy, causing distress in her family. Is it really possible for Hannah to save the world? Or is she disappointing an entire community she has formed?