Machine World

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.

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.

Enter the world of Arthan the bear man! Traveling to the north, Arthan feels the lose of his love, Natali the wise woman. Strange men astride mammoths capture him and sacrifice him to a hole in the earth that leads to another world. In Thule, Arthan faces off against a race of lizard men before solving the secret that lies behind the countries of Sharn, Ilsic and the hated Datha. As he navigates this world, in search of a way home, he must combat another were-being!

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.

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 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.

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.

Few people truly know about Iraq’s role in World War One. The stage of a desperate struggle against the Ottomans, the story of brave men who lived and served in this harsh landscape is often overshadowed by the battles in Europe and North Africa. But now, this memoir explores the life and duty of Frank Wooten, an American, serving as a British officer in the Mesopotamian Motor Machine Gun Corps. Told with gripping detail and offering profound insights into the lesser-known and often-overlooked Middle Eastern theater, this book provides a unique perspective of the war to end all wars.

Soon after dawn on July 1, 1916, British and Commonwealth troops climbed out of damp, muddy trenches in the Somme valley and began to advance across no-man’s land toward German positions. The British commander, Field Marshal Douglas Haig, was certain that this battle would lead to a decisive victory. However, by the time that night fell on that day, 57,000 British troops had become casualties, including more than 19,000 killed, the highest number of British casualties in a single day of combat.

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.

They were broadcasts from nowhere - sinister emanations flooding in from space - smashing any receiver that picked them up. What defense could Earth devise against science such as this? In the far future of 1972, on a secret military installation, Staff Sergeant Bellews is an expert on the latest scientific discovery: a way for ordinary machines like vacuums and lawnmowers to gather experience in their jobs, becoming error free over time. Then the strange broadcasts began to blow up transmitters everywhere.

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.

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.

An intriguing novella by author Murray Leinster, published in 1949, about machines which have the capacity to retain emotions for the missions they accomplish, and weird signals from the future, which annihilate less advanced mechanisms! A classic piece of sci-fi pulp by the masterful Leinster.

There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament too. Almost as soon as writing was invented, so too were the devious means to hide messages and keep them under the wraps of secrecy. In 50 Codes That Changed the World, Sinclair McKay explores these uncrackable codes, secret cyphers and hidden messages from across time to tell a new history of a secret world.

He was a genius who gave the world access to technology that is still changing the world. To this day, his greatest accomplishment is the iPhone and still is. Taken away too soon, his legacy still lives on. Countless entrepreneurs look up to him and use his advice to succeed in the business world. If it wasn't for him, we would have never been introduced to portable computers and mobile phones with touch screens.

The third book in the series tells the amazing story of the most renowned bombers of World War II: America's B-17 - the "Flying Fortress" - and Britain's Lancaster Bomber. The B-17s of the "Mighty Eighth", with their unique, robust design, took flight across Europe in broad daylight, at the expense of horrific losses of men and aircraft. The star of the B-17 section was the Memphis Belle, the first UK-based B-17 to successfully complete 25 missions and return to the USA a true hero.

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.

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.

The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells, published in 1895 and written as a frame narrative. The work is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposely and selectively forwards or backwards in time. The term "time machine", coined by Wells, is now almost universally used to refer to such a vehicle.