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Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses, and organizations comes up short. In Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything, you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after, bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges at which others balk.

Vex and Vax have always been outsiders. A harsh childhood in the elite elven city of Syngorn quickly taught them not to rely on others. Now, freed from the expectations of their exacting father and the scornful eyes of Syngorn’s elves, the cunning hunter and the conning thief have made their own way in the world of Exandria. The twins have traveled far and experienced great hardship. But with the help of Vex’s quick wit and Vax’s quicker dagger, they’ve always kept ahead of trouble. Now, unknown perils await them in the bustling city of Westruun.

Increase your chances of winning at slot machines. This book takes you step by step through everything from picking the right casino, to finding the machine that’s most likely to pay out. Also, learn the tricks to game play that will help you defeat the most modern casinos.

Mal and the crew take receipt of a sealed crate that they are being paid to transport to Badger, no questions asked. Yet once their cargo is safely stowed aboard, River insists Mal should "space" it out of the airlock, for it contains, she insists, ghosts.

Time travel to the past has become possible in the twenty-eighth century. To entertain and distract the impoverished and hungry masses, convicts are selected, trained, and teleported back to ancient battles with the mission to survive as long as possible in order to win prestige and food points for their respective districts. The prevailing time travel theory claims that the so-called History Players' actions in the past will only effect parallel universes and therefore not the year 2740, but only as long as their actions are negligible. However, when the retraction of a game winner goes ...

What the MECH is going on here?In a future where the line between man and machine blurs, the fate of humanity rests in the hands of a daring mech pilot and his ragtag band of rebels. Amidst the unforgiving landscape of the Rocky Mountains, they wage a desperate war for survival and freedom against the relentless march of AI overlords. Enter a world ravaged by technological tyranny, where Hunter, once a noble defender of the people, now navigates the treacherous pathways of rebellion. Joined by Lee, a brilliant tactician with a knack for unraveling AI deceit, and Jester, the wildcard pilot ...

Pinball Origins: The Complete Guide to Early Electro-Mechanical Machines (1931–1953) is the definitive guide to the birth of pinball, exploring the innovative designs, iconic tables, and cultural moments that shaped the golden age of mechanical gaming. From the launch of Baffle Ball in 1931 to the revolutionary introduction of flippers in Humpty Dumpty in 1947, this book chronicles the evolution of pinball’s earliest machines and the rise of an enduring American pastime. Packed with engaging chapters on mechanical breakthroughs, early legal controversies, the role of electricity, and ...

Introduction Have you ever wondered if there was a Secret Statistical Formula to calculate the Probability of Winning the Powerball Lottery?! Well, there is!! You have to read the book to learn more about this Secret Formula! Contents of this Book This book will tell you the chances of winning the Powerball lottery assuming you pick any 6 numbers at random. I use the secret statistical formula to calculate the probability of winning in the following scenarios: 5 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 4 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 3 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 2 out of 5 numbers + Powerball! 1 ...

On June 4, 1944, the course of World War II was forever changed. That day, a US Navy task force achieved the impossible—capturing a German U-Boat. Called Operation Nemo, it was the first seizure of an enemy ship in battle since the War of 1812, one of the greatest achievements of the US Navy and a victory that shortened the duration of the war. A deeply researched, fast-paced World War II narrative for the ages, Charles Lachman’s white-knuckled war saga and thrilling cat-and-mouse game is told through the eyes of the men on both sides of Operation Nemo.

Are we living in a simulation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk draws from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and ancient mystics to explain why we may be living inside a simulated reality like the Matrix. The Simulation Hypothesis is the definitive book on simulation theory and is now completely updated to reflect the latest developments in artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

AlphaGo and the Philosophy of Mind is a thought-provoking exploration of the principles of machine learning and its application in the strategy game of Go. This book takes readers through the history of Go and its importance in the world of AI, looking at the philosophical implications of advancing technology and the implications of AlphaGo’s victory over the world’s Go champion. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the philosophical implications of AI and machine learning.

In the third installment of the film that made Arnold Schwarzenegger a household name, John Connor is older and is still a target for killer machines from the future. The human resistance sends back the Terminator who saved his life when he was just a boy to protect him from an even more lethal Terminator model: the Terminatrix - in the shape of a woman and capable of making all previous Terminators seem slow and stupid. If Connor doesn't survive, the future is lost...

Pete Rose was a legend on the field. As baseball’s hit king, he shattered records that were thought to be unbreakable. And during the 1970s, he was the leader of the Big Red Machine, the Cincinnati Reds team that dominated the game. But he’s also the greatest player who may never enter the Hall of Fame because of his lifetime ban from the sport. Perhaps no other ballplayer’s story is so representative of the triumphs and tragedies of our national pastime.

The adventures continue in the fourth Minecraft chapter book based on one of the most popular video games of all time. Jodi, Ash, Morgan, and their fellow Minecraft players go out into the real world to find clues to the identity of the mysterious and sinister Evoker King. Not only do they need to find out who - or what - he is, but they need to know if it's really possible for him to escape the game! Because if he can, that could spell big trouble both in the game and out!

Have you ever dreamed of creating an app that captivates millions and generates life-changing revenue? In How to Create a Million-Dollar Mobile App Using ChatGPT, you’ll discover the ultimate guide to turning your app idea into reality—step by step, from ideation to launch, and beyond.

What can a quantum computer do? If we have a sequence of 30 zeroes and ones, it has about one billion of possible values. However, a classical computer can only be in one of these one billion states at the same time. A quantum computer can be in a quantum combination of all of those states, called superposition.

Pinball Evolution: A Complete Look at Late Electro-Mechanical Games (1953–1978) is a must-have resource for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the golden age of arcade entertainment. This in-depth guide explores the most innovative and influential pinball machines from the twilight era of electro-mechanical design—just before the digital revolution changed the game forever. From the rise of replay machines and the introduction of drop targets to the artistic mastery of designers like Ed Krynski and Ted Zale, Pinball Evolution traces how mechanical ingenuity reached its ...

This movie tie-in edition of the acclaimed debut novel by Uzodinma Iweala tells the unforgettable story of the life of a child soldier in a war-torn African country. Agu, a young boy in an unnamed West African nation, is recruited into a unit of guerrilla fighters as civil war engulfs his country. Haunted by his father's own death at the hands of militants, Agu is vulnerable to the dangerous yet paternal nature of his new commander. While the war rages on, Agu becomes increasingly divorced from the life he had known before the conflict started.

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While prowling the web’s dark corners, Sara, a restless graphic designer, meets Julian, a sharp-witted coder. Unwilling to stay cloaked in a shadowy online kink world, they leap into reality, their digital flirtation erupting at The Red Veil—a secret club where desire dances with danger. From shadowed alcove trysts to machine-driven submission and raw public ecstasy, their passion surges—dominant, intoxicating, untamed. Yet Julian’s charm conceals a jagged edge, bound to Edward, a blackmailing fiend, and a mysterious woman weaving a deadly web. Dungeon Games: Bound by Bytes promises...