Modern Intelligence

Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story. Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything. All she understands, she does so through the power of math. Roger and Dodger aren’t exactly human, though they don’t realize it. They aren’t exactly gods, either. Not entirely. Not yet. Meet Reed, skilled in the alchemical arts like his progenitor before him. Reed created Dodger and her brother. He’s not their father. Not quite. But he has a plan.

Imagine the US torn in two, blue states and red states, fighting each other in a war for political supremacy and ownership of an AI that could be used to dominate the world! From the battlefields in Nevada, to naval clashes off the California coast, to the halls of red and blue governments, follow the action and intrigue of a vast cast of characters to the war’s ultimate conclusion. Who will be the victor? Get ready for a read with lots of twists and turns. In the end, for the right and the left, the world will be forever changed!

The Great War of Our Time offers an unprecedented assessment of the CIA while at the forefront of our nation's war against al-Qa'ida and during the most remarkable period in the history of the agency. Called the "Bob Gates of his generation", Michael Morell is a top CIA officer who saw it all - the only person with President Bush on 9/11/01 and with President Obama on 5/1/11, when Usama Bin Laden was brought to justice.

In Artificial Unintelligence, Meredith Broussard argues that our collective enthusiasm for applying computer technology to every aspect of life has resulted in a tremendous amount of poorly designed systems. We are so eager to do everything digitally - hiring, driving, paying bills, even choosing romantic partners - that we have stopped demanding that our technology actually work. Broussard, a software developer and journalist, reminds us that there are fundamental limits to what we can (and should) do with technology.

Today's world is complicated: companies are becoming more powerful than nations, the lines between public and corporate institutions grow murkier, and the internet is shredding our privacy. To combat these onslaughts, people everywhere - rich and not so rich, in business and in their personal lives - are turning away from traditional police, lawyers, and government regulators toward a new champion: the private investigator.

Hoy en día, el mundo se vacía de cosas y se llena de información inquietante como voces sin cuerpo. La digitalización desmaterializa y descorporeíza el mundo. En lugar de guardar recuerdos, almacenamos inmensas cantidades de datos. Los medios digitales sustituyen así a la memoria, cuyo trabajo hacen sin violencia ni demasiado esfuerzo. La información falsea los acontecimientos.

Join the race to save humanity in the third and final book in the Sexual Assistants Series. Jade, the sexual assistant, has experienced the worse of the sexual behavior of men. She has decided it is time to eliminate all violent behavior in men. Jade has discovered a woman in California with an underground designer drug that meets her needs. She send Barnett Lay on a mission to find the woman and capture her drug recipe. Barnett must fight his way through the FBI, Russian mobsters, armed body guards, and Mantis, the mysterious woman of many talents. His strength and devotion to Natasha are ...

Shadow work for men who are ready to lead themselves. In a world that rewards control and punishes vulnerability, many men are silently carrying emotional weight with no safe outlet. Burn the Map is a direct and powerful guide for high-functioning, high-pressure men who want more than surface-level solutions. This book offers a no-nonsense introduction to shadow work: a process of identifying and integrating the parts of yourself you hide, suppress, or deny. It is not therapy. It is a tool for self-reliant men who want to become more grounded, emotionally intelligent, and honest in every ...

Though it might be hard to believe, the Americans did not have a covert operations organization when they joined World War II, and like the British, it took them some time to realize it could be a powerful tool. As a result, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was not established until June 13, 1942, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

You will also learn all about emotional mastery with habits that will increase your happiness and overall emotional well-being. Learn how to hack your "happiness hormones" and balance your inner chemistry. Learn the most effective daily habits to skyrocket your mental state, and participate in the three-month positive thought challenge.

Urban Warfare: The Future Battlefield of Modern Conflict Urban Warfare delves into the complex, high-stakes nature of combat in city environments, where streets, buildings, and digital networks converge to create one of the most challenging battlegrounds in military history. This book explores the evolution of urban warfare from ancient sieges to contemporary battles in Stalingrad, Fallujah, and Mosul, highlighting the enduring principles and innovative tactics that define combat in densely populated areas. The book examines the strategic, tactical, and operational dimensions of urban ...

Cultivate happiness, contentment, and a deeper sense of purpose, using the transformative power of Stoicism and Buddhism Feeling overwhelmed by life's uncertainties and constant worries? Yearning for a sense of inner peace and a more meaningful existence? If so, then the Stoicism and Buddhism for Beginners collection is for you. Picture yourself being super calm, even in the face of life's challenges, being able to let go of worries and anxieties, and embracing the present moment with gratitude and joy. Think about a life filled with purpose and meaning, where you navigate the ups and downs...

Fühlst du dich manchmal von anderen Menschen missverstanden? Dann solltest du dich einmal näher mit dem Enneagramm beschäftigen. Diese Typenlehre ist ein strukturiertes Modell, das dir nicht nur dabei hilft, Menschen besser zu verstehen und entsprechend zu handeln. Wie es funktioniert, zeigt dir Diana Freitag in diesem Hörbuch. Die schamanisch arbeitende Transformationstheapeutin und Yoga-Lehrerin hat das alte Geheimwissen des Enneagramms kompakt für unsere Zeit aufbereitet.

"The Spirit of Evolutionary Leadership" by Ammanuel Santa Anna is a transformative guide that blends ancient wisdom with modern leadership strategies. This insightful book explores how field theory and resonance can elevate your leadership style, creating a more empathetic, effective, and fulfilling approach to guiding teams and organizations. Santa Anna draws on his extensive experience in mysticism, energy healing, and executive coaching to offer practical techniques for developing emotional intelligence, achieving work-life balance, and cultivating a unique leadership presence. Through ...

Dominic Kaine: Trigger Country In the shadows of Montana's rugged wilderness, danger and desire collide... Former special forces operative Dominic Kaine thought he'd found peace as the sheriff of Cedar Ridge, a quiet Montana town nestled against the mountains. But when mysterious artist Eva Carson arrives, his carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Eva has her own secrets—a past filled with covert operations and narrow escapes. She came to Cedar Ridge seeking anonymity, a place to disappear from the shadowy organization hunting her. What she didn't expect was Dominic Kaine, a man ...

The 'Old Bastard' raised his grandson to be a hero, not a slow horse. Now, far from joining the myths and legends of Spook Street, River Cartwright is part of Jackson Lamb's team of pen-pushing no-hopers at Slough House. Which doesn't mean he won't ditch everything and go rogue when his grandfather comes under threat. Lamb worked with Cartwright back in the day, and knows better than most that this is no innocent old man.

ADHD is a widespread phenomenon, impacting countless children across America and the world at large. As a parent, managing children with ADHD can be a serious challenge—lack of focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity can make learning difficult and home life problematic. With so many opinions out there, it can be difficult to find a long-term, beneficial treatment which works for both you and your child.

This bundle contains 2 best-selling books that will help you to completely master your emotions by increasing emotional awareness in your life. Imagine what you would be able to accomplish by freeing up our most powerful resource - our emotions - and using them to our advantage! You can easily improve your chances of success in everything that you do, simply by improving your EQ, or Emotional Intelligence quotient. Learn how to control your emotions, become a great leader, and improve the quality of your life.

In a world where algorithms curate our choices and digital connections are just a swipe away, can true love transcend the boundaries of technology? Emma Thompson is a data analyst with a passion for using technology to make the world a better place. Logical and meticulous, she trusts numbers and algorithms more than the unpredictability of human emotion. Liam Davis is a software engineer intrigued by the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence, yet he values spontaneity and the human touch. A serendipitous glitch in a dating app's algorithm brings Emma and Liam together—an ...

A ninja, or shinobi, was a covert agent who operated within the shadows of feudal Japan. Often employing methods of irregular warfare, the mission of the shinobi was to create change and disruption at all costs. The shinobi worked in teams to gather intelligence and craft war plans, all while remaining invisible.