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Although humankind today can peer far deeper into the universe than ever before, we still find ourselves surrounded by the unknown and perhaps the unknowable. All great science fiction has used the human imagination to explore that realm beyond the known, just as theistic religions have done since long before the genre existed. As Hugo Award-winning author Robert Charles Wilson argues, the genre’s freewheeling speculation and systematic world-building make it a unique lens for understanding, examining, and assessing the truth claims of religions in general and Christianity in particular.

The purpose of this book is to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies, with a focus on how their combination can contribute to the greater good. It aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the potential synergies between AI and cryptocurrencies and shed light on the positive impacts they can have on various aspects of society.

Congress has become an unproductive and unaccountable mess. Polls show that only twenty percent of Americans think it’s doing a good job—yet ninety percent of incumbents are reelected. This shocking discrepancy is a natural outcome of our system of party primaries and their polarizing incentives.

In the realm of cryptocurrencies, one name stands above all: Satoshi Nakamoto. Yet, the true identity of this enigmatic figure remains shrouded in mystery, captivating the imaginations of technology enthusiasts, investors, and curious minds alike. Satoshi Nakamoto's creation, Bitcoin, sparked a revolution that has disrupted the traditional financial landscape and paved the way for a new era of decentralized digital currencies.

This book is written by the men and officers of Victor 4 Coy, New Zealanders who served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970, who tell about their experiences of combat in a faraway land. We have written the book not to celebrate war, but to tell the next generation about what we experienced. It is right that we should do this for our children and for our relatives and friends so that they may know what we did. It is a testament also to those seven comrades who gave their lives for their country. May they rest in peace for eternity.

In What I Want to Talk About, popular autism advocate Pete Wharmby takes listeners on a journey through his special interests, illuminating the challenges of autistic experience along the way. Funny, revealing, celebratory and powerful in equal measure, this is an audiobook that will resonate with many, and which should be required listening for anyone who wants to understand autism with more accuracy and empathy.

Life is messy. Having a life goal of doing something very hard very well helps lay the path to a better future. In Trying to Take the Mat, Dakota wants to use his quest to become a state champion wrestler as the vehicle for developing himself into a good man someday. He wants to be tough enough to lead himself and those he loves to a better life where they all win more often. In this sequel, Dakota continues to have to overcome injuries, periods of low morale and self-doubt, and now a pandemic. Dakota must train harder than he has ever trained before.

Trance-Medium Philip Burley and hypnotist Dr. Dolores Proiette—like Edgar Cayce, a gifted medium enters a deep state of hypnosis to bring timeless truths from the other side—have created a masterpiece! Would you like to know what Buddha, Jesus, and other great souls would say if they could speak today? Through the extraordinary spiritual channeling of Philip Burley, you can. Their uplifting messages will touch your heart, enlighten your mind, and better your understanding of how to live in our increasingly complex world.

The Wabele is a tale about twin boys, who unknowingly unleash evil into Door County, Wisconsin, while playing with a ritual mask from the secret Poro Society of West Africa. They become both target and bridge for an evil spirit, who sadistically assumes the persona of a clown, Mister Devlin. He is determined to seek revenge upon the Coast Guard lighthouse keeper and Door county for past wrongs.

Jacob is an old man who has secluded himself in an apartment convinced that something is after him. As he retells strange coincidences throughout his life, maybe he's right.

Get ready for an amazing peek inside the journey of fathers and sons in our oldest sport. The story taking place inside this book will warm your heart. This is one of those rare books you’ll wish that someone had written earlier in your life. If you’re a wrestler, a family member of a wrestler, or a wrestling enthusiast, you must experience this book!

A harmony must exist between spirituality and scientific discovery, and there can be no contradiction between one and the other. The discovery of the nature of the individual identity called “being” is an intimate part of the common identity we call “consciousness”. The preparations we need to undertake that will facilitate our destiny with the universal consciousness, and no matter from what perspective we happen to contemplate life, it gives us clues about a common destiny.

It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which now spans more than 20 films and TV shows. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its-kind explainer is an easy, fun, and accessible introduction to the hundreds of characters, plots, and interconnected stories that make up one of the greatest pop-culture franchises of all time.

In this new collection, Richard Thomas has crafted 14 stories that push the boundaries of dark fiction in an intoxicating, piercing blend of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Equally provocative and profound, each story is masterfully woven with transgressive themes that burrow beneath the skin.

We are stuck in 'Infinite Browsing Mode' - swiping through endless dating profiles without committing to a single partner, jumping from place to place searching for the next big thing, refusing to make any decision that might close us off from an even better choice we imagine is around the corner. This culture of restlessness and indecision, Davis argues, is causing tension in the lives of young people today. In Dedicated, Davis examines this quagmire, as well as the counterculture of committers who have made it to the other side.

In Aspen, Colorado, in 1941, Rachel Brewster is a slalom skier at the National Downhill and Slalom Championships. Little Ray, as she is called, finishes nowhere near the podium, but she manages to get pregnant. Back home, in New England, Little Ray becomes a ski instructor. Her son, Adam, grows up in a family that defies conventions and evades questions concerning the eventful past. Years later, looking for answers, he will go to Aspen. In the Hotel Jerome, where he was conceived, Adam will meet some ghosts; in The Last Chairlift, they aren’t the first or last ghosts he sees.

You’ll find a contemporary approach to developing managers explained, all in concise, plain language. The focus is on helping you design, produce, and deploy a program that really delivers. You’ll understand what makes great online learning, along with how to blend it in with group sessions and coaching and mentoring (remotely and face-to-face). It’s all driven by the need for modern organizations to be flexible, responsive, and, above all, measure the impact of what they do.

Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes up sporting one hell of a shiner, with the police knocking at his door. It seems that his new crush, dancer Camilo Rodriguez, has gone missing, and they suspect foul play. What happened the night before? And where is Camilo?

Unlike other biographies, the Making of America series goes beyond individual narratives linking influential figures to create an overarching story of America's growth that will deepen understanding of the country we live in today. This bundle featuring Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, and Andrew Jackson tells the story of American constitutional history from the founding of the nation through the end of the Civil War.

When she was twelve years old, Kirra Mandarian’s parents were murdered and she barely escaped with her life. Fourteen years later Kirra is a commonwealth attorney back home in Porte Franklin, Virginia, and her goal is to find out who killed her parents and why. She assumes the identity of E.N.—Eliot Ness—and gathers proof to bring down the man she believes was behind her parents’ deaths. She quickly learns that big-time criminals are very dangerous indeed and realizes she needs Dillon Savich’s help.