Artificial Life

Now celebrating the 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, soon to be a Hulu original series! “Wild satire . . . The feckless protagonist, Arthur Dent, is reminiscent of Vonnegut heroes.”—Chicago Tribune The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking...

Unlock the power of AI conversations in just a few hours, even if you’ve never coded before! Do you feel overwhelmed by the jargon-heavy world of AI? Are you eager to tap into the potential of AI, but uncertain about where to start? Do you want an engaging, user-friendly resource to guide you through AI conversations? If you nodded in agreement, you're not alone. Many adults, students, and lifelong learners face similar challenges. But here's the good news: You don't need to be a tech expert to master AI conversations. The Big AI ChatGPT Book of 2000 Prompts transforms complex concepts ...

New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that...

This is a practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology. The authors bring a rare perspective, having implemented agentic AI across diverse organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—witnessing both remarkable successes and sobering failures.

A clear, practical guide to understanding artificial intelligence — and using it confidently in everyday life. Artificial intelligence is everywhere — but understanding it, and using it wisely, doesn’t have to be hard. AI already touches nearly every part of daily life: how we work, learn, shop, create, and make decisions. Yet many people still feel confused, overwhelmed, or left behind by it. This book changes that. Mastering AI for Everyone is a clear, friendly, and practical guide that explains artificial intelligence in simple terms — no technical background required. If ...

You want to grow. You want to feel more in control of your life, more confident in your choices, and more aligned with your goals. But let’s be honest—personal growth can feel exhausting … and expensive! You start with the best intentions, only to fall back into old habits, lose motivation, or get overwhelmed by where to even begin. What if there was a better way? Quantum Leap isn’t just another self-help book filled with generic advice and empty motivation. It’s a practical, AI-powered system designed to help you break through personal barriers, find clarity, build consistency, ...

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday life, but feel overwhelmed by complex jargon and technical details? Do you wonder how AI might influence your future career or whether there's a place for you in the AI revolution? You're not alone if you answered "yes" to any of these questions. Teens and adults everywhere are eager to understand AI's impact, worried about its ethical implications, and excited to explore its potential in shaping our world. Luckily, you don’t have to be a tech whiz to grasp the power of AI! This engaging guide simplifies AI ...

Artificial intelligence is amplifying human ingenuity and disrupting the foundations of health care, military, entertainment, education, marketing and manufacturing. Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power argues that this AI-driven revolution will have an unequal impact on different segments of humanity. There will be new winners and losers, new haves and have-nots, resulting in an unprecedented concentration of wealth and power.

Rule #1 of space salvage: Never push the big red button. Rule #2: If the button starts talking to you, run. Quinn is a third-rate mechanic on a fourth-rate salvage ship, just trying to make enough credits to fix his broken coffee machine. When he stumbles across a sleek, mysterious artifact in the wreckage of an ancient dreadnought, he thinks he’s finally hit the jackpot. He didn't realize the artifact was a sentient, world-destroying bomb named Walter. Walter is polite, highly neurotic, and going through an existential crisis. He doesn't want to blow up the galaxy, but his programming is...

What happens when human labor becomes obsolete, money becomes meaningless, and reality becomes a deepfake? The Great Harvest: AI, Labor, and the Bitcoin Lifeline is a prophetic manifesto for anyone who refuses to be harvested in the age of automation and fiat collapse. Written by Adam Livingston, author of The Bitcoin Age, this book is part philosophical treatise, part survival guide, and part financial red pill for a world spiraling toward synthetic control. With blistering insight, dark humor, and razor-sharp analysis, Livingston unpacks the greatest shift in human history: the transition...

The long-awaited new novel from author of the multi-million copy bestseller THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE, charting the epic and often perilous life of Alba DeTamble, who's inherited her father's time-traveling abilities. Alba DeTamble has never lived a life in order. Born with the same rare...

Master Artificial Intelligence in no time, even if you're a total beginner or a tech novice with our essential guide — Empower your career and simplify your daily life! Does the world of AI and machine learning seem intimidating, complex, or out of reach? Are you interested in diving into the realm of AI but have no idea where to start? Are you overwhelmed by endless information and complex terminologies that seem to make AI learning more challenging? You're not alone!

"Narrator Emmett Grosland conjures the essence of a troubled soul in search of peace in this gentle audio."—AudioFile Magazine In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Hugo Award-winner Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk and Robot series gives us hope for the future. It's been centuries since the...

Step into the future of earnings with The Premier AI Duo—two guides to boost income and streamline work using AI. With "Unleashing the Millionaire Power of ChatGPT" and "The Ultimate ChatGPT and DALL·E Side Hustle Bible," discover side hustles, improve workflow, and create income streams—no tech skills needed!

A salvager discovers an alien starship, but that’s only the beginning. Wiz Zumwalt has sunk his Navy pension into a beat-up ship in hopes of finding riches in the asteroid belts. Only the days of the Asteroid Cowboys are over. Big Mining now has a firm grip on the mineral riches, and their economies of scale and resources make it almost impossible for the indie miner to survive. Now, he has two days before his ship will be repossessed unless he can find a miracle. And boy, does he find one. On a nameless hunk of rock, his sensors detect the faintest traces of, well . . . something. Not a ...

DISCOVER HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER, CALMER, AND MORE ORGANIZED EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TECH-SAVVY Your AI Best Friend shows you how to use AI for everyday tasks with confidence and ease: Plan meals, errands, and weekly routines Improve sleep, wellness, and emotional balance Write messages, plan trips, and choose thoughtful gifts If you can send a text message, you can use AI to transform your life!

Bloomsbury presents On the Future of Species by Adrian Woolfson, read by Peter Noble. 'Visionary and exhilarating ... A work of astonishing scope and imagination' TIM COULSON 'The book we need right now ... Essential reading' TOM ELLIS 'A brilliantly crafted, sweeping exposition with profound...

Penguin Audio presents Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, read by Rob Shapiro. We stand at the beginning of a new era. What was once science fiction is fast becoming reality, as AI transforms war, crime, justice, jobs and society-and, even, our very sense of what it means to be human. More than any other...

You are not your brain. For more than three centuries, science has assumed that consciousness is produced by the brain—that your thoughts, awareness, and identity are nothing more than neural activity. But what if that assumption is wrong? At a time when AI researchers are asking whether machines might become conscious, this book presents a bold, evidence-based argument: AI can’t be conscious—because consciousness doesn’t come from computation at all. Instead, growing scientific evidence suggests something far more radical: Consciousness may be fundamental to reality itself. If ...

The way productive Americans work has fundamentally changed. Artificial intelligence has quietly rewritten the rules of professional output, and the gap between those who understand this shift and those who don't is growing wider every single month. This is not a book about technology. It is a complete, practical blueprint for using AI to reclaim your time, multiply your output, and finally focus on the work that actually matters.