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In the early 2000s, a string of abductions rocked the small upstate town of Reine, New York. Only one girl survived: Alex Salerno. The killer, Ken Parsons, was sent away. Life returned to normal. No more girls would have to die. Until another one did. It’s been seven years since Kira Shanks was reported missing and presumed dead. Alex Salerno has been living in New York City, piecemealing paychecks to earn a livable wage, trying to forget those three days locked underground and her affair with Sean Riley, the married detective who rescued her....

Having spent 10 months on the run after he was framed for the murder of an estate-clearing associate, handyman Jay Porter returns to his hometown of Ashton, New Hampshire. During his time as a fugitive, he searched for a hard drive - evidence that would put his longtime nemeses Adam and Michael Lombardi behind bars. But he came up empty handed.

From medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, artificial neural networks, and adversarial patches, this fascinating history takes listeners on a vast tour through the world of artificial intelligence. Award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover explores the historic and current applications of AI in such diverse fields as computing, medicine, popular culture, mythology, and philosophy, and considers the enduring threat to humanity should AI grow out of control.

Jason Gaines, better known as Hot Shot, has just buried his mother, father, and little brother after a home invasion. Now the only thing on his mind is finding the people responsible and punishing them severely for taking all that he cared for in this world. Before he can take action, he has to get his money right, and that means turning up his hustle. So, Dallas is off to get money from the streets. He has the connections to get him anything from drugs to weapons. His hustle has to remain on point, so he can then redirect his focus on finding the people who murdered his family.

This new edition of this best-selling guide offers an integrated approach to process improvement that delivers quick and substantial results in quality and productivity in diverse settings. The authors explore their Model for Improvement that worked with international improvement efforts at multinational companies as well as in different industries such as healthcare and public agencies. This edition includes new information that shows how to accelerate improvement by spreading changes across multiple sites.

An African American writer's concise, heartfelt take on the state of his nation, exploring the war between the values he has always held and the reality with which he is confronted in 21st-century America.

From the acclaimed author of The Winter Family, a swash-buckling adventure from piracy's Golden Age and a deft political allegory for our troubled times. Treasure Island meets Lord of the Flies. In 1721, when the most notorious pirates are either dead or on the run, Jimmy Kavanagh, who sailed...

Restore your faith in love and build healthy, successful relationships with this essential guide for every woman haunted by her parents' divorce. Silver Medal Independent Publisher's Award Winner of the Best Book Award in "Self-Help: Relationships" Over 40 percent of Americans ages eighteen...

In this revelatory memoir, the former CEO of Sonic challenges established thinking, offering counterintuitive career advice essential for every professional at all levels, whether you're just starting out or in the middle of your career. In his bestselling Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell introduced...

A handful of humans and a multitude of robots create a new society on a mysteriously abandoned Earth in this breathtaking science fiction classic from one of the genre's acknowledged masters. What if you woke up one morning on Earth...and no one else was there? That is the reality that greeted a handful of humans, including Jason Whitney, his wife Martha, and the remnants of a tribe of Native Americans in the year 2135.

Twenty years ago, Asher Sutton vanished somewhere in the star system 61 Cygni, an inaccessible corner of the universe that humankind has thus far been unable to explore. Now Asher has returned to Earth, having impossibly survived catastrophic damage to his spacecraft. But the star traveler is not the same man he was when he began his journey two decades earlier. He is, in fact, no longer completely human. And he isn't alone.

On the heels of a divorce, a mid-list mystery writer returns to his hometown in Central Connecticut and is dragged back into a decades-old unsolved case involving former missing classmates to expose the horrific secrets of a quaint, idyllic New England town. Fusing the modern domestic psychological thriller with popular unsolved mysteries (Girl on the Train meets In Cold Blood), this meta blend of true crime and fiction plays with expectations and perspective before its mind-blowing conclusion.

No science fiction author was more highly regarded than Grand Master Clifford D. Simak, winner of numerous honors. One of the genre's premier literary artists, Simak explores time travel and time engines; examines the rituals and superstitions of galactic travelers who have long forgotten their ultimate purpose; and even takes fascinating detours through World War II and the wild American West in a wondrous anthology that no science fiction fan should be without.

The podcast 'The Controversial Morning Show', hosted by Kaya Clifford, is a weekly podcast with episodes aired in the morning. The show talks about "controversial topics", which can mean anything depending on the listener. But, in general, a "controversial topic" would be a topic that could be debatable or one-sided that could potentially upset some people out there in the world. But on this show? We don't care. Don't get us wrong, it can be controversial, but we are always open minded and willing to learn and be educated. The host, Kaya Clifford, offers personal insight and analysis. Enjoy :)

It can be said that the subject of Rating Pilots and the Fleet Air Arm may only be of interest to avid aviation and naval historians. In this short but concise treatise, Alan Clifford provides an in-depth and detailed history, from the inter-service social and governmental politics to the practical reasons for the Rating Pilot schemes coming into being.

If you ever thought the life of a hairdresser was tranquil, then think again. This is no ordinary hairdresser. Viv Fraser, PhD, and stylist to the Edinburgh establishment, has a double life as an investigative journalist and finds herself involved in some hair-raising, not to mention explosive scenes, as she trawls the seamier side of her city.

Ein junger Mann wandert allein durch die finsteren ‚Devil's Woods' – trotz der Warnungen der Dorfbewohner. Inmitten des Waldes entdeckt er ein abgelegenes Haus und einen seltsam tierisch wirkenden Gastgeber mit leuchtenden Augen. Doch die Nacht hält Schrecken bereit: Ein Geist erscheint, ein riesiger grauer Wolf greift ein, und die Grenzen zwischen Leben und Tod verschwimmen.

After dying on Earth, Zack is not sent to an afterlife but is instead reincarnated as an alien on a distant, technologically advanced world. He retains all memories of his human life, forcing him to grapple with his past identity and the inherent differences between humans and the alien cultures he now inhabits. However, this new reality is not only filled with new enemies and new dangers. It is also filled with new questions about the meaning of existence and the purpose behind it all.

In Project Mastodon, Clifford Simak explores the fascinating implications of time travel with his signature blend of humor and wit. Imagine a group of friends embarking on a daring adventure to the past, without the backing of government or industry‚Aîjust sheer determination and a limited budget. What if you could travel back 150,000 years, to a time when mastodons and saber-toothed tigers roamed North America? As they navigate the challenges of their journey, including the inevitable question of running out of funds, Simak masterfully delves into these intriguing scenarios, leaving ...

In this gripping tale from Astounding Stories of 1932, Earth faces a terrifying onslaught from sinister black monsters that materialize from the void, wreaking havoc and destruction with an unstoppable force. As chaos reigns and hope dwindles, humanity‚As fate rests on the shoulders of 98 courageous men. Can they uncover a way to fight back against the seemingly invincible foes? Tune in to discover their daring quest for survival and the fate of our world.