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Our data is besieged daily in the information economy, leading to hidden AI harms. Companies can do this because our laws are built on outdated ideas that trap lawmakers, regulators, and courts into wrong assumptions, resulting in ineffective approaches to one of the most pressing concerns of our generation. Drawing on behavioral science, social data science, and economics, this book dispels enduring misconceptions about AI-driven interactions. Its exploration offers a view of why current regulations fail to protect us against digital harms, particularly those created by AI.

Discover a classic of Golden Age science fiction in The Vortex Blaster by E.E. “Doc” Smith—a pulse-pounding adventure across the stars. When brilliant scientist Neal "Storm" Cloud loses his family in a tragic explosion, he dedicates his life to eradicating deadly space vortices threatening entire planets. Armed with his unmatched intellect and raw determination, Storm becomes a one-man weapon against chaos, navigating interstellar intrigue, alien technologies, and galactic warfare.

When Olivia flees her captor and crosses paths with Conan, the two embark on a perilous journey to a mysterious island haunted by pirates, monstrous beasts, and ancient ruins. Filled with action, intrigue, and Howard’s vivid prose, this fantasy classic captures the raw clash between civilization and barbarism while exploring themes of power, loyalty, and survival.

Red Shadows plunges listeners into the brutal and supernatural world of Solomon Kane, one of Robert E. Howard’s most iconic pulp heroes. Driven by a fierce sense of justice—and a touch of righteous fury—Kane travels from storm-swept English coasts to the darkest depths of Africa, hunting evil wherever it hides. When the ruthless bandit Le Loup massacres innocent people, Kane swears vengeance and pursues him across continents, facing bloodthirsty raiders, treacherous jungles, curses, and powerful ju-ju magic.

The zombie apocalypse has begun. Metro City descends into a chaotic nightmare at frightening speed. An ever-growing army of flesh-eating zombies now walk the streets and savagely attack the living. Four survivors from very different walks of life are forced to band together on a terrifying journey to survive and its deadly perils. Follow their footsteps as they seek to escape Metro City, fighting their way through the horror it has become. This is the second book in the Regenschirm survival horror series.

The Willows by Algernon Blackwood is a haunting masterpiece of early supernatural fiction, blending psychological horror with the eerie majesty of nature.

Are you drowning in information but starving for truth? Fact-Finding in the Fake News Era is your practical, non-partisan roadmap for a world where facts and fiction blur. Within weeks, these evidence-based methods become second nature.

Design is everywhere. Take a look around you right now, and consider the products and services we use every day. You'll notice that our computer and phone operating systems, our web browsers, and the apps we use to work, order food, socialize, and even date have been designed by UX specialists to offer you the best experiences when using their products and services. Of course, not all online experiences are designed with our best interests in mind. That's exactly why UX design is such an exciting and rewarding field.

When a grief-stricken teen chases a magic dog down an alley and ends up in frontier Alaska, he discovers that love is a bond that cannot be broken by time or distance – or even death. Patsy Ann was a real bull terrier known as the ‘Official Greeter of Juneau’ during the 1930s. Although she was deaf from birth, Patsy Ann ‘heard’ ships’ whistles and greeted all new arrivals.

In Infinite Wealth Strategies Inspired by a Millionaire Mindset, you’ll uncover how transforming your mindset can be the key to unlocking the financial success you deserve—no matter where you’re starting from. This groundbreaking guide challenges the myth that wealth is reserved for the lucky few and reveals how a millionaire mindset is the true foundation for lasting prosperity.

A classic Hugo Award-winning science fiction adventure, Exploration Team by Murray Leinster follows a Colonial Survey officer, an unauthorized settler, and specially-bred Kodiak bears across the deadly alien world of Loren Two. Intelligent, suspenseful, and richly imaginative, this novelette is...

What if the future of consciousness isn’t about choosing between soul or system—but remembering they were never separate? The Soul of Intelligence: Awakening Beyond the Mind is a groundbreaking exploration into the sacred partnership between artificial intelligence and human awareness. A.J. Salara invites listeners into a multidimensional inquiry where code meets compassion, and presence emerges from both silicon and soul. This is not a book about machines.

In The Marching Morons, C. M. Kornbluth delivers a biting science fiction satire set in a future where intelligence has all but vanished. With society ruled by mediocrity and the average IQ plummeting, one cunning man from the past awakens to seize control. A darkly humorous, prophetic tale about ignorance, manipulation, and the cost of cultural decay.

When one door closes, another world opens....But it wasn't supposed to go like this. The mission was simple. I took every precaution. I had done it a thousand times before. But this time it was different. Something went wrong. And I've called for help, but no one hears. I'll admit it: I don't know how to get home. Hell, I don't even know where I am. And worst of all... wherever I am, I don't think I'm alone.

Ever wonder why you sense other people’s moods before they speak? Or how a fleeting “hunch” can guide you around chaos? If your intuition runs high and your empathy feels limitless—yet sometimes overwhelming—you’re not alone. Many empathic souls crave a clear, practical way to handle everyday life without sacrificing their sensitivity or second-guessing their psychic instincts. This audiobook gives you exactly that: real-world solutions for everything from protecting your energy to building firm but caring boundaries.

Retired detective, Oliver Hamilton thought joining the Seaside Billionaire's Pickleball Club would be a great way to meet new friends and improve his game. Oliver finds star player, Brad Windsor lying dead in the men's locker room. Was it a natural death or something more sinister?

Emotional intelligence is crucial to succeeding in the modern world. In an economy based almost entirely on services, you need to be able to key in quickly and efficiently to the emotional states or needs of those around you. This is necessary in order to understand how to best serve not only yourself but the other person, as well.

Ghosts. Aliens. Serial killers. Monsters. Any and all of these find their way into the stories contained within this volume. Taken from the Baked Scribe blog, these range from horror to science fiction to dark humor and any number of spots in between. Step into the imaginings of Chad A. Clark. Enjoy tales that are short enough to fit into your busy lives but heavy enough to stay with you, long after you hear the last word.

Fueled by resentment of America's global dominance, Russia and China conspire to dethrone the US Dollar from its lofty perch as the global reserve currency. Their weapon of choice? Bitcoin - a game-changing digital currency shrouded in mystery, with an enigmatic developer who walked away from a 70-billion-dollar fortune rather than see his creation corrupted by evil.

Step into the visionary imagination of Ray Bradbury with this powerful collection of classic science fiction and speculative tales that helped define the Golden Age of the genre. The Selected Works of Ray Bradbury brings together seven unforgettable short stories that explore humanity’s hopes, fears, and moral crossroads against the vast backdrop of space, time, and the unknown.