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Artificial intelligence is driving workforce disruption on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution. In schools and universities, AI technology has forced a re-evaluation of the way students are taught and assessed. Meanwhile ChatGPT has become a cultural phenomenon, reaching 100 million users and attracting a $10 billion dollar investment in its parent company OpenAI. The race to dominate the generative AI market is accelerating at breakneck speed, inspiring breathless headlines and immense public interest.

’A fascinating hybrid. Part freewheeling history of the rise of the modern autonomous vehicle, part intimate memoir from an insider who was on the front lines for much of that history, Autonomy will more than bring readers up to speed on one of today’s most closely watched technologies’...

In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air, Rachel Slade’s Into the Raging Sea is a nail-biting account of the sinking of the container ship El Faro, the crew of thirty-three who perished onboard, and the destructive forces of globalisation that put the ship in harm’s way. On 1...

"A phenomenal feat of journalism. . . . I tore through it like a novel but with the queasy knowledge that the whole damn thing is true." —Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and War Blending exclusive first-person interviews and penetrating investigative reporting, oil rig captain...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘A stunning book, among the most immediate and thrilling works of history I have ever read’ At 8:15am on August 6th 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. In an instant, the temperature at its core rose to millions of degrees...

Since 2006, Twitter has grown from 100 obsessive users to more than 500 million today - over 32 million of those in the UK alone. But how did such a radical transformation happen in just five years, and what does it mean for business, politics and the internet?

“There's much to take in, and Madrigal's zeal gives the audiobook momentum.”—AudioFile This audiobook, written and read by Alexis Madrigal, reveals how understanding Oakland explains the modern world. In The Pacific Circuit, the award-winning journalist Alexis Madrigal sculpts an intricate...

ダボス会議でも重要議題となっているサイバー攻撃。自社がいつ攻撃されてもおかしくない時代に、経営者やマネジメント層が最低限知らなくてはならない基本知識を解説！今やサイバー攻撃（不正アクセス、マルウエア、ランサムウエア、サービス妨害など）は不特定多数の企業に対して行われるようになり、特別なものではなくなっています。

July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 mysteriously fell from the sky, claiming the lives of all 230 people aboard. Associated Press reporter Pat Milton offers a rare inside look at the investigation of the unexplained explosion and the experts who struggled to find the truth behind one of America’s most disturbing aviation disasters.

Penguin presents the audiobook of Like A Thief In Broad Daylight by Slavoj Žižek read by Jamie East. In recent years, techno-scientific progress has started to utterly transform our world - changing it almost beyond recognition. In this extraordinary new book, renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek...

В этой аудиокниге девочка Лилли вместе с соседом Петером знакомится с профессией автомеханика. Вы узнаете, что происходит в ремзоне, для чего нужен подъёмник, что такое балансировочный стенд и многое другое!

Do you want to raise awareness and win more business in the global maritime industry? Making Waves is an insider's guide to public relations in the international maritime sector. This fully updated second edition includes new chapters on maritime tech, AI in PR, and an expanded focus on the U.S. maritime market. It sets out clear, practical steps to help you harness the power of PR to build your profile, grow your business, and protect your reputation.

‘The story of “invasive species” is really the story of human history, and Eatherley tells it with great verve … Fascinating’ Daily Telegraph A unique history of plant and animal invaders of the British isles spanning thousands of years of arrivals and escapes, as well as defences...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared. “Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper Imagine a...

The Ogallala aquifer has nourished life on the American Great Plains for millennia. But less than a century of unsustainable irrigation farming has taxed much of the aquifer beyond repair. The imminent depletion of the Ogallala and other aquifers around the world is a defining planetary crisis of our times. Running Out offers a uniquely personal account of aquifer depletion and the deeper layers through which it gains meaning and force.

Former physicist Andrew Maynard threads together his love of science-fiction movies with his expertise on emerging technologies to engage, entertain, and make you think about the relationship between technology and society. Through the imagination and creativity of science-fiction movies, Maynard introduces listeners to the profound capabilities presented by new and emerging technologies, and the complex personal and societal challenges they present. 

Narain Gehani tells the fascinating story of the transition Bell Labs is undergoing as it adapts to new business conditions. Bell Labs researchers, who once were free to focus on innovation, research excellence, and prizes, now have to worry about business relevance. The culture of lifetime employment is gone and the pendulum has swung from basic to applied research.

Unlock the full potential of Scrum with “The Comprehensive Guide to Scrum Mastery” by Jean-Claude Kengni. Perfect for aspiring Scrum Masters and experienced project managers, this guide provides a thorough understanding of Scrum, an agile framework emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and customer satisfaction.

Whatever your motivation is for passing the UK Driving Theory Test, we understand your desire to get out on the road.. Yet unfortunately, more than 30% of people fail their theory test. And for 1.8 Million people, it took them more than 3 attempts to pass their test! We've created this audiobook to help you avoid becoming one of the unlucky ones who fails their theory test—saving you time, money and stress along the way. Our audiobook is the ONLY audiobook on the market that gives you up-to-date practise questions and answers to help you pass your theory.

How does Einstein’s description of space and time compare with Doctor Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully intelligent android, such as Star Trek’s Commander Data? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other intriguing questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research.