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Em outubro de 2017, cientistas de um dos maiores observatórios espaciais do mundo — localizado no topo de um vulcão dormente no Havaí — detectaram um objeto transitando por nosso sistema solar. A primeira hipótese foi a de que se tratava de um mero asteroide, como tantos outros que cruzaram e seguem cruzando nossa galáxia. Mas os dados coletados pelo telescópio Pan-STARRS1 revelaram detalhes curiosos, e bem anômalos, no comportamento desse visitante.

In this fascinating foray into the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer-researcher Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. "The overlap is strong, and the knowledge flows in both directions," say the authors, because astrophysicists and military planners care about many of the same things: multi-spectral detection, ranging, tracking, imaging, high ground, nuclear fusion, and access to space. Tyson and Lang call it a "curiously complicit" alliance.

Fifteen-year-old Fanny Berk just wants to be left alone. After a violent antisemitic attack on her family, she retreats into the shadows—quiet, guarded, and wrapped in dark clothes. Her only escape is karate, where she trains relentlessly, keeping her world small and private.

Your AI systems handle millions in transactions daily. Are they truly secure? This essential guide reveals how Latin American financial institutions are protecting their AI infrastructure against emerging threats — from quantum attacks to model manipulation. Written for decision-makers who need to understand both the threats and solutions in our rapidly evolving financial landscape. Discover proven frameworks for securing AI systems while maintaining competitive advantage in one of the world's most dynamic banking markets.

Detrás de cada cambio en el mercado, avance tecnológico y movimiento social hay fuerzas invisibles que moldean nuestro mundo con un poder abrumador. Estas fuerzas —efectos de red, leyes de potencia, emergencia— crean imperios, transforman sociedades y determinan quiénes ganan y quiénes pierden, pero siguen siendo invisibles para la mayoría. Al entender estos patrones más profundos, atravesamos una puerta sin retorno hacia una visión radicalmente expandida de cómo funciona realmente la realidad.

Tus sistemas de IA manejan millones en operaciones todos los días. ¿Están realmente seguros? Esta guía fundamental revela cómo las entidades financieras de Latinoamérica están protegiendo su infraestructura de IA contra las nuevas amenazas - desde ataques cuánticos hasta la manipulación de modelos. Escrita para quienes toman decisiones y necesitan entender tanto las amenazas como las soluciones en un mercado financiero que evoluciona a toda velocidad.

I Like You So Much! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language, New York Times bestselling author and disability advocate Heather Avis encourages all kids to confidently remember who they are is absolutely wonderful and oh-so-likeable!

In September 2023, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan boasted that the Middle East “is quieter today than it has been in two decades.” One week later, unprecedented violence in Gaza and Israel shattered the status quo and shocked the world. Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge punctured delusions of stability as hundreds of militants burst forth from the Gaza prison camp. In the ensuing carnage and firefights, 1,200 Israelis were killed and hundreds more taken hostage.

Todas las familias del mundo tienen sus defectos. Menos la mía. Mis padres no tienen defectos. Mis hermanas tampoco. Son todos sencillamente perfectos. Yo no. Me llamo Álex, vivo en la calle Agrimensor nº 5, y en esta evaluación me han suspendido dos. Lengua y matemáticas. Dos cates como dos tomates.

¿Qué pasaría si tu padre no fuera quien tú crees que es? Gerardo tiene dieciséis años. Es un chico independiente y creativo. Le encanta dibujar en su propio cómic, escuchar música en el iPod, salir con sus amigos o imaginar historias de amor con las chicas que más le gustan. Pero no solo eso. Gerardo es hijo de un político famoso de su ciudad y está orgulloso de serlo. Los problemas empiezan cuando los medios de comunicación implican a su padre en una turbia trama de corrupción.

In July 1950, Avi Shlaim, only five, and his family were forced into exile, fleeing their beloved Iraq to the new state of Israel. Today the once flourishing Jewish community of Iraq, at one time numbering over 130,000 and tracing its history back 2,600 years, has all but vanished.

Max is about to finish high school. On the surface it appears he has everything, but underneath he is floundering. Grappling with questions about his birth parents and his sexuality, he feels that there is a seed of badness deep within him that will inevitably be exposed. After an incident at the end-of-year party sets Max's world to crumbling, he must finally figure out who he is and where he came from–and who he is allowed to love.

Guided by premonitions and a fateful car ride, a burned-out retail worker stumbles into the grand exit from womanhood. Meanwhile, in a galaxy not so far away, an alien prince goes rogue with his sentient spaceship, seeking purpose in the great glimmering void. As the two of them come together in a fusion of body and mind, they must reckon with their assigned identities.

Lead author, Colleen Avis has invited a powerful group of expert authors to share their stories and master teachings with you in this second volume of Sacred Spaces. You’ll take your journey to the next level with moments of inspiration, learning, growth, perspective, strategy, and practices that shift your energy and the way you live, mind, body, and soul.

In the year 2294, the solar system is a vastly different place from centuries past. Mankind has spread its reach beyond Earth, and the stars above hold new opportunities and dangers. Mars, once a colony, has declared independence from Earth's rule, becoming a fascist and warlike republic. Tensions escalate when a valuable solarium deposit is discovered beneath the Martian surface, coveted by Earth's resource-hungry corporations. Dr. Elias Thorne, a geologist, makes this discovery and decides to keep it a secret, sparking the Martian resistance against Terran oppression.

In the tumultuous journey of adolescence, anxiety and stress can often feel like insurmountable obstacles. But there is hope, and there is help. "Combating Anxiety for Teens 101: A Parent's Guide - Overcoming Social and Personal Anxiety and Stress" is a compassionate and comprehensive guidebook designed to illuminate the path toward mental well-being for teenagers and their families.

In a futuristic city where virtual gaming has evolved into real-world consequences, Jake, an elite gamer, stumbles upon secrets that blur the lines between the digital and the real. Teaming up with unexpected allies, including his enigmatic neighbor Ms. Lawrence, he delves deeper into a world where not everything is as it seems. "Risus Androids" weaves a tale of mystery, alliances, and the age-old battle for truth in a world veiled by illusions.

In the year 2549, humanity's reach extends to the icy moon of Europa, where mining robber-barons exploit their low-class subjects and tensions with the Galactic Council of Elders simmer. Space pirates add to the chaos, terrorizing the region. Mora, a dreamer from Earth's slums, stows away on a transport ship bound for Europa, hoping for wealth and power.

In the year 2147, on the moon colony of Artemis, a group of elite military operatives known as The Spartans takes center stage. Led by the fearless Commander Alara Steele, this highly trained team of twelve individuals faces an immense challenge. The Dominion, an authoritarian religious regime, threatens to impose its will on the entire planet, leaving Libertia, a freedom-loving society, in peril.

Next tells the story of 13 inspiring innovators around the world who are already tackling these challenges and transforming our species. Call it Humanity 2.0. Every individual and venture featured in Next is having an outsized impact on human history. Their stories show what the future might look like. But most of all, they will give listeners hope.