You picked up this book because you have watched the AI revolution pass you by and you are tired of sitting on the sidelines. You have opened Claude, been genuinely amazed at what it can do, and then closed the window without ever turning that amazement into income. You may have no technical background, no existing business, and no idea where to start. Whatever brought you here, you share the conviction that the barrier to starting an online business has never been lower, and that you can ...

**15 brand-new short stories inspired by and in honour of legendary writer Ursula K. Le Guin.Featuring Ann Leckie, Karen Joy Fowler, Charlie Jane Anders, Kelly Link, Ai Jiang and many others.**Ursula K. Le Guin was a master storyteller and one of the most beloved and respected writers the science fiction and fantasy field has known. An SFWA Grand Master, World Fantasy Award Lifetime Achievement recipient, and Science Fiction Hall of Fame Recipient, she created work that tou...

Yichang municipality, Hubei province, China, early 1970s. High-school student Jingqiu is one of many educated urban youth sent to the countryside to be "re-educated" under a dictate from Chairman Mao. Jing's father is a political prisoner somewhere in China, and her mother, a former teacher branded as a "capitalist," is now reduced to menial work to support Jing and her two younger siblings.When Jing arrives with a group at Xiping village in the Yangtze River's Three Gorges region,...

The dark can be a terrible, terrible place…A young man's attempts at breaking parole end in a night of horror. A child realizes his Christmas gift might be more sinister than he originally thought. An editor accidentally uncovers his client's sinister plan to cleanse the world of all evil...Scare Street's roster of authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Sara Clancy and A. I. Nasser come together to bring you 10 of the most terrifying tales meant to ch...

Mineralogy Unlocked: A Guide to Rock and Crystal Identification provides a structured approach to understanding and identifying minerals. This guide begins with the fundamentals of practical mineralogy, covering the necessary equipment for fieldwork, including the selection of a geologist's hand lens and tools for hardness testing.Learn how to conduct mineral searches, considering legal frameworks and safety precautions in the field. The book details methods for documenting finds an...

This guide provides a structured introduction to the world of canoeing and kayaking, designed for those looking to build a solid foundation in the sport. It addresses fundamental questions, beginning with the selection of appropriate equipment. Readers will find information to help with the decision between a canoe and a kayak and guidance on choosing the right paddle. A section on necessary safety equipment is also included.The book then moves on to practical skills for beginners w...

Everyday AI for Busy Lives is a practical guide to using ChatGPT without hype, overwhelm, or loss of judgment.Most people don't need "AI mastery."They need relief from the small, endless decisions that drain time and energy at home and at work.This book shows how to use ChatGPT as a drafting engine, not a decision-maker.You'll learn a simple, repeatable method - Draft → Decide → Deliver - that helps you move faster wh...

Shinba’s finally gotten himself a part-time job, but despite his determination to turn his life around, he can’t seem to stop messing things up! And on top of getting scolded by his teenaged coworker on the clock, Shinba can’t help but feel like his relationship with Hizumi is on thin ice too. Could a woman like her ever really love a loser like him? Maybe taking a couple’s trip to the beach is just what they need…

**A thrilling and cataclysmic collection of city-smashing titans and the desperate coalitions of humanity clinging to survival in the wreckage, from the *New York Times-*bestselling and multiple award-winning editors.Featuring bestselling and award-winning authors such as Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler and Steve Alten, author of The Meg.**An explosive collection of monster terror, featuring 25 original tales of creatures the size of skyscra...

Come along on a very Russian adventure with the greatest classics the world has ever known! This meticulously edited collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Introduction: The Rise of the Russian Empire Novels & Novellas: Dead Souls Oblomov Fathers and Sons Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Brothers Karamazov Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilych The Kreutzer Sonata Anton Chekhov: The Steppe: T...

Learning Perplexity from PerplexityBy Mohan Krishnamurthy, Powered by PerplexityUnlock the full potential of one of the most advanced AI-powered search and research platforms available today—Perplexity. Co-authored by Mohan Krishnamurthy and Perplexity itself, this groundbreaking guide takes you behind the scenes of AI technology, revealing how Perplexity works, why it's different, and how you can harness its power for your personal and professional...

"Moving, brilliant, and certified 100% human."–Samit Basu, author of Turbulence★ Finalist – Hugo Award for Best Novelette★ Finalist – Nebula Award for Novelette – Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association★ Finalist – Locus Award for NoveletteIf you have the opportunity to give up humanity for efficiency, mechanical invincibility, and to surpass human limitations. . . would you?Ai is a cyborg, under the guise of an...