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J. Robert Oppenheimer was one of the iconic figures of the 20th century, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb but later confronted the moral consequences of scientific progress. When he proposed international controls over atomic materials, opposed the development of the hydrogen bomb, and criticized plans for a nuclear war, his ideas were anathema to powerful advocates of a massive nuclear buildup during the anti-Communist hysteria of the early 1950s.

In AI Superpowers, Kai-fu Lee argues powerfully that because of these unprecedented developments in AI, dramatic changes will be happening much sooner than many of us expected. Indeed, as the US-Sino AI competition begins to heat up, Lee urges the US and China to both accept and to embrace the great responsibilities that come with significant technological power.

In this provocative, utterly original work of 'scientific fiction', Kai-Fu Lee, the former president of Google China and best-selling author of AI Superpowers, joins forces with celebrated novelist Chen Qiufan to imagine our world in 2041 and how it will be shaped by AI. In 10 gripping short stories, set 20 years in the future, they introduce listeners to an array of eye-opening 2041 settings.

A haunted young girl (who happens to be a kung-fu expert and pathological liar) runs away from an oppressive city, where the sky is always grey, in search of love and sisterhood - and finds herself in a magical place known only as the Street of Miracles. There, she is quickly adopted into a vigilante gang of glamorous warrior femmes called the Lipstick Lacerators, whose mission is to scour the Street of violent men and avenge murdered trans women everywhere. Can our intrepid heroine find the truth within herself in order to protect her new family and heal her broken heart? 

Unlock the extraordinary power of discipline with this compelling audiobook bundle, featuring two titles that will revolutionize your approach to personal growth and goal achievement. Don't settle for mediocrity. Embrace the power of discipline, set meaningful goals, and create a life of purpose and fulfillment. With this audiobook bundle, you'll embark on a transformative journey towards personal mastery and achieve the life you've always dreamed of.

Discipline and self-control are essential qualities for success in all areas of life, including career, relationships, and personal growth. Yet, it can be challenging to develop these qualities and put them into practice consistently. This audiobook is designed to help you understand the importance of discipline and self-control and provide you with practical strategies to develop these qualities. Whether you are struggling with procrastination, lack of focus, or other obstacles that hinder your progress, this audiobook will equip you with the tools to overcome them and achieve your goals.

In The Invisible Game: The Secrets and the Science of Winning Minds and Winning Deals, neuroscientist Kai-Markus Mueller and sales professional Gabriele Rehbock deliver a hands-on guide to the hidden dynamics that influence the outcomes of most business deals. In plain English, the book unpacks recently discovered insights from psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, and explains how to apply them to your advantage in real-life business situations.

"Während sie die Stufen zur Bibliothek hinablief, konnte Furia die Geschichten schon riechen: den besten Geruch der Welt." Furia lebt in einer Welt der Bücher. Der Landsitz ihrer Familie steht auf einer unendlichen Bibliothek. Sehnlichst erwartet sie ihr Seelenbuch - mit ihm will sie die Magie der Worte entfesseln. Doch dann wird ihr Bruder entführt und Furia muss um sein Leben kämpfen. Ihr Weg führt sie in die Stadt der verschwundenen Buchläden und in einen Wald, in dem aus toten Büchern Bäume wachsen.

In Being Better, Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos apply Stoic principles to contemporary issues such as social justice, climate breakdown, and the excesses of global capitalism. They show that Stoicism is not an ivory-tower philosophy or a collection of Silicon Valley life hacks, but a vital way of life that helps us live simply, improve our communities, and find peace in a turbulent world. 

Spüren auch Sie das Gewicht endloser Erwartungen auf Ihren Schultern? Zu viele Menschen gehen mit zu viel Tempo durchs Leben. Ein Leben auf der Überholspur wird immer mehr idealisiert, doch man vergisst oft, dass dieser Weg von Hetze, Stress und Rastlosigkeit geprägt ist. Unter diesen Bedingungen lässt sich nur schwer ein erfülltes, ausgeglichenes Leben führen. Anhand zahlreicher praktischer Übungen lädt Kai Romhardt dazu ein, wieder Ruhe und Achtsamkeit ins alltägliche Leben zu lassen, so dass Sie mehr Gelassenheit und Ruhe in Ihrem Alltag erleben!

Four decades after Ronald Reagan’s landslide win in 1980, Jimmy Carter’s one-term presidency is often labeled a failure; indeed, many Americans view Carter as the only ex-president to have used the White House as a stepping-stone to greater achievements. But in retrospect the Carter political odyssey is a rich and human story, marked by both formidable accomplishments and painful political adversity. In this deeply researched, brilliantly written account, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Kai Bird deftly unfolds the Carter saga as a tragic tipping point in American history.

The topic of security culture is mysterious and confusing to most leaders. But it doesn't have to be. In The Security Culture Playbook, Perry Carpenter and Kai Roer deliver experience-driven, actionable insights into how to transform your organization's security culture and reduce human risk at every level. This book exposes the gaps in how organizations have traditionally approached human risk, and it provides security and business executives with the necessary information and tools needed to understand, measure, and improve facets of security culture across the organization.

In the heart-pounding conclusion to the San Amaro Investigations series, Parker faces down enemies on all sides, including one within his own family. With his city under lockdown, Parker is fighting for everyone and everything that he cares about.

Das Hörbuch zum Kino-Highlight im Sommer 2023. J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967), der "Vater der Atombombe", zählt zu den schillerndsten Figuren der jüngeren Zeitgeschichte. Für ihre glänzende Biographie des "amerikanischen Prometheus" erhielten der Journalist Kai Bird und der Historiker Martin J. Sherwin den Pulitzer-Preis. Exemplarisch lassen sie das Drama eines Forschers lebendig werden, der sich zwischen Erkenntnisdrang und ethischer Verantwortung entscheiden muss.

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Kai Cheng Thom grew up a Chinese Canadian transgender girl in a hostile world. As an activist, psychotherapist, conflict mediator, and spiritual healer, she’s always pursued the same deeply personal mission: to embrace the revolutionary belief that every human being, no matter how hateful or horrible, is intrinsically sacred.

Glaubensklänge ist der neue Kirchenmusik-Podcast. Hier geht es um alle Themen und Fragen rund um Kirchenmusik, Gemeindeleben und Glauben. Mit Gästen aus Kirche, Kultur und Musik diskutiere ich über die Zukunft der Kirchenmusik, gebe Tipps und teile Ideen und Impulse. Ich bin Kai Schöneweiß - studierter Kirchenmusiker, Gemeinde- und Kreiskantor und engagiere mich in zahlreichen Gremien und Verbänden der Kirchenmusik und Kirche. Kirchenmusik ist für mich eine Herzensangelegenheit. Mit diesem Podcast möchte ich ein wenig davon an andere Menschen weitergeben - damit der Funke überspringt....

When the Summer Queen summons Parker to her court, the private investigator knows there’s trouble brewing. Trapped into compliance by his past debt, he’s tasked with locating a missing girl in San Amaro. Now he has to find the girl or give up his life. Things only get more complicated when a very familiar cop asks Parker for his help on a case involving murdered magic users. With the victims completely drained of their magic, the San Amaro Police Department needs Parker’s special skill set to track down a killer.

An insightful and practical new guide to how sustainable people management works in today’s global economy, with guidance on how to transform the way your organization recruits, hires, upskills, and retains its people.

The Good Spy is Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Kai Bird’s compelling portrait of the remarkable life and death of one of the most important operatives in CIA history - a man who, had he lived, might have helped heal the rift between Arabs and the West. On April 18, 1983, a bomb exploded outside the American Embassy in Beirut, killing 63 people. The attack was a geopolitical turning point. It marked the beginning of Hezbollah as a political force, but even more important, it eliminated America’s most influential and effective intelligence officer in the Middle East - CIA operative Robert Ames.