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Serious Machines is an essential audiobook for technology enthusiasts, computer science students, and anyone interested in the hidden history behind the tools that built our modern digital world. Best-selling author of The Sentient Machine and serial entrepreneur, Amir Husain takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the development of powerful computational tools that revolutionized fields like engineering, science, and entertainment.

We stand on the brink of a technological revolution. In the near future, most of us will not own automobiles but will travel instead in driverless electric vehicles summoned at the touch of an app. We will be liberated from driving, so that the time we spend in cars can be put to more productive use. We will prevent more than 90 percent of car crashes, provide freedom of mobility to the elderly and disabled and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels. Autonomy tells the story of the maverick engineers and computer experts who triggered the revolution.

Prepare to embark on an incredible journey to the technological frontiers of our modern reality with "The Quantum Paradigm". This groundbreaking eBook explores the confluence of three remarkable scientific arenas Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and nanotechnology. Ideal for both gadget-enthusiasts and novices alike, this book transcends the conceptual barriers, helping readers understand even the most complex technological principles. "Entering the Realm of Mind-Bending Technologies" marks the beginning of this fascinating journey, unfurling the intriguing aspects of our ...

Today, there are over 100 nuclear reactors operating in our backyards, from Indian Point in New York to Diablo Canyon in California. Proponents claim that nuclear power is the only viable alternative to fossil fuels, and due to rising energy consumption and the looming threat of global warming, they are pushing for an even greater investment.

Small Business, Big Dreams: Your Path to Success in the Modern World and ChatGPT is the ultimate guide for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to thrive in today's digital landscape.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has its roots deeply entwined with humanity's historical context. Since time immemorial, humans have exhibited an innate tendency to leverage tools and technology to enhance capabilities, from the simple wheel to complex machinery. This evolution, now culminating in the development of AI, mirrors humanity's ceaseless quest to augment intellect and physical prowess, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

The Beginner's Guide to AI is a comprehensive and accessible book that demystifies the world of artificial intelligence. This book is designed for anyone who is interested in understanding the basics of AI.

Bite-Sized Books, in conjunction with Schmall World Publishing brings you - TIME TRAVEL UNRAVELLED: From Sci-Fi Fantasy to Scientific Fact. The concept of time travel has captivated human imagination for centuries, appearing in various forms across cultures and eras. From ancient myths to modern literature, time travel serves as a narrative device that allows exploration of past events, future possibilities, and the consequences of altering timelines. In many cultures, stories of time manipulation often reflect deeper philosophical questions about fate, destiny, and the nature of existence....

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne.

Monster 1 sets up the series with essays on the nature of monster stories, what they are, why we write them, then goes on to look at vampire stories featuring Japanese snow ghosts, Pulp vampires in Weird Tales and the occult detectives who chase them. Next are tales of slime monsters, bug-eyed monsters, vampires in space, ape monsters, vampires in Fantasy stories, and finally, the little people. The appendixes to the book include writer's advice on how to create your own monsters using examples from H. G. Wells and Daphne Du Maurier. The final essay looks at false monsters in the tradition ...

Learn ChatGPT: The AI Solutions Method Book is for anyone who wishes to ride the wave of AI transformation, but struggles with navigating its complexities. From students to business owners, professionals and everyday individuals, the AI solutions presented in this book have the potential to transform every facet of your life.

It tracks the money machine of wealthy foundations and individuals who give instructions along with their money and explores how donors manipulate eco-ideology, attack selected industries, and influence government regulations by supporting agreeable experts as advisors to powerful agencies. Here are sound ideas to crack open the barriers that hide Big Green and its dangers to America's free society, our continuing achievements, and a desirable future.

The thrilling true account of Hitler's first defeat. One of Britain's most remarkable victories of the Second World War. In the summer of 1940, the Nazi war machine was at its zenith. France, Denmark, Norway and the Low Countries were all under occupation after a series of lightning military campaigns. Only Britain stood in the way of the complete triumph of Nazi tyranny. But for the first time in the war, Hitler did not prevail.

As the age of the singularity dawns and artificial intelligence begins to rival mankind, the stakes have never been higher. Will robots and androids work side by side with mankind to make the world a better place or will they become our most bitter enemy?

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.

More than any other technology, cars have transformed our culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema, music and literature; they have, by their need for roads, bridges, filling stations, huge factories and global supply chains, re-engineered the world.

The World According to AI (It's Not What You Think) by Arno is a thought-provoking book that explores various aspects of humanity in today's technologically advanced world. Arno encourages listeners to break free from societal norms and rediscover their own agency in creating positive change.

Hoy algunas de nuestras creaciones tecnológicas surcan los cielos en busca de víctimas humanas. Por el momento aún hay manos y ojos guiando los misiles de los drones militares. En un futuro cercano es probable que algoritmos de inteligencia artificial se encarguen de guiar la cacería. Nuestros dispositivos han cambiado vertiginosamente la sociedad y, en cierta forma, nos preparan para un tecnoecosistema donde humanos y máquinas deberemos reconsiderar nuestras relaciones y jerarquías.

From his impoverished childhood in a working-class English family, to his determination to educate himself at any cost, to the serious ill health that dominated his 20s and 30s, his complicated marriages, and love affair with socialism, the first 40 years of H. G. Wells' extraordinary life would set him on a path to become one of the world's most influential writers. In this remarkable, empathetic biography, Claire Tomalin paints a fascinating portrait of a man like no other.

H.G. Wells, one of the most influential writers of science fiction and speculative fiction, has left an indelible mark on literature with his vast body of work. Wells's books, spanning across various genres, captivate readers with their imaginative narratives, thought-provoking concepts, and insightful social commentary. His novels, such as "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," have become iconic and have helped shape the science fiction genre as we know it today.