Global Technology

A Financial Times Best Book of the Year A groundbreaking exploration of the shifting landscape of technological innovation and how it has transformed into a global phenomenon, challenging the traditional dominance of Silicon Valley. The US is the source of just about all the technologies that...

From the former news policy lead at Google, an “informative and often harrowing wake-up call” (Publishers Weekly) that explains the high-stakes global cyberwar brewing between Western democracies and the authoritarian regimes of China and Russia that could potentially crush democracy. From...

What if everything you thought you knew about history was wrong, or worse, deliberately rewritten? The Lost Civilization of Tartaria explores the mysteries of a forgotten empire that once spanned the globe. From buried architecture and impossible feats of engineering to orphan trains and suspiciously timed “natural disasters,” this book uncovers the patterns pointing to a massive global reset, and the systematic erasure of an advanced civilization from our collective memory. Through compelling evidence and provocative questions, you'll journey into the world of Tartaria, where star ...

The Great War: An In-Depth Analysis of the First World War offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pivotal conflicts in modern history. This book delves deeply into the political, social, and military aspects of World War I, examining the causes, major battles, technological advancements, and the global impact of the war. From the intricate alliances that set the stage for conflict to the trench warfare that defined the Western Front, each chapter provides an in-depth look at key events and figures that shaped the war’s outcome. Special attention is given to naval warfare, ...

They told us the Beast System was “future prophecy.” They were wrong. It’s already here. AI is watching. Digital ID is spreading. Governments and corporations are merging their data. And the world is being quietly funneled toward a single global system foretold long before our generation was born. The Beast System Is Here takes you inside the rise of a world-shaping network built through surveillance, biometrics, digital currency, and psychological manipulation. This isn’t theory. This isn’t guesswork. This is the real technology forming the foundation of what Scripture warned ...

How Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—pervert public discourse and distract us from real social problems Tech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us...

Merchants of Doubt has been praised—and attacked—around the world, for reasons easy to understand. This book tells, with “brutal clarity” (Huffington Post), the disquieting story of how a loose-knit group of high-level scientists and scientific advisers, with deep connections in politics and industry, ran effective campaigns to mislead the public and deny well-established scientific knowledge over four decades.

An immersive, pulse-pounding exposé on the global rise of teenage hackers, offering an insider's portrait of the dark net and the key players who are disrupting corporations, government institutions and our everyday lives—for fans of Bad Blood and Uncanny Valley Julius Kivimaki, aka Zeekill...

Part political exposé, part psychological thriller, and part spiritual reckoning, In Trudeau’s Kitchen is a shocking illustration of how an ordinary citizen can become the target of not only the political world—but of a hidden empire of covert systems, governmental agencies, and even the corporations we depend on daily. It is both a warning and a call to action—a deeply researched, first-hand revelation of the new frontiers of political influence in the digital age.

Discover the groundbreaking ideas of Marshall McLuhan, the visionary thinker who forever changed the way we understand media, technology, and culture. The Medium Shapes the Message: Understanding Marshall McLuhan’s Ideas and Their Lasting Impact explores McLuhan’s life, his most influential works, and why his insights remain vital in today’s digital age. From his famous phrase “the medium is the message” to his provocative concept of the “global village,” McLuhan revealed how communication technologies reshape human thought, society, and identity. This engaging and accessible ...

Read by Peter Kenny, award-winning narrator of the Culture series by Iain M. Banks. In a ravaged near-future England, a private detective with psychic powers might be the last hope standing between mankind and total collapse. Mindstar Rising is the first cyberpunk thriller in Peter F. Hamilton's...

The $100 Trillion Asset Tokenization Revolution Starts Now Every asset on Earth—stocks, bonds, real estate, fine art, commodities—can now be fractionalized, tokenized, and traded instantly on blockchain platforms. While traditional investors are stuck with 9-to-5 market hours, tokenization pioneers execute deals around the clock, accessing previously exclusive investments for fractional costs. From SEC Pioneer to Blockchain Visionary Douglas Borthwick didn't just study tokenization—he helped innovate it. As the business leader behind INX Limited's groundbreaking first SEC-registered ...

The global battle among the three dominant digital powers-the United States, China, and the European Union-is intensifying. All three regimes are racing to regulate tech companies, with each advancing a competing vision for the digital economy while attempting to expand its sphere of influence in the digital world. In Digital Empires, her provocative follow-up to The Brussels Effect, Anu Bradford explores a rivalry that will shape the world in the decades to come.

The “fascinating” (Wall Street Journal) story of how military technology has transformed the world The history of warfare cannot be fully understood without considering the technology of killing. In Firepower, acclaimed historian Paul Lockhart tells the story of the evolution of weaponry...

A deeply researched investigation that reveals how the United States is like a spider at the heart of an international web of surveillance and control, which it weaves in the form of globe-spanning networks such as fiber optic cables and obscure payment systems America’s security state first...

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the captivating world of optics with "Light through the Ages: A Global History of Optics." This enthralling and comprehensive guide will take you on an exhilarating ride, unveiling the mysteries of light and its applications that have shaped human history and transformed our understanding of the universe. From the ingenious discoveries of the ancient Egyptians to the cutting-edge advancements in quantum optics, this riveting book brings to life the inspiring stories of the remarkable pioneers, inventors, and visionaries who have revolutionized the ...

CLEAN WATER REVEALED: The Global Truth About Water Treatment, Contamination, and Chronic Disease Prevention Unlock the Hidden Crisis Behind America’s Tap Water—and Discover the Path to True Health and Safety In Clean Water Revealed, Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD, exposes the urgent and often shocking truth behind water treatment plants in the United States and around the globe. Despite decades of advancements, our city water—and even private well water—remains polluted with invisible toxins, dangerous microbes, heavy metals, endocrine disruptors, and pharmaceutical residues. These ...

The AI Exploit Playbook: How to Defend Humanity in the Age of Autonomous Power Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool. It is becoming a self-learning, self-directing force that can outthink, outpace, and outmaneuver the humans who created it. In the wrong hands, it is the ultimate weapon. In the wrong system, it is the perfect disaster. This book is your defense plan. Drawing from cutting-edge research, real-world security failures, and behind-the-scenes insights from the AI frontier, The AI Exploit Playbook reveals how autonomous systems are being used, abused, and weaponized in ...

For decades, IBM shaped the way the world did business. IBM products were in every large organization, and IBM corporate culture established a management style that was imitated by companies around the globe. It was “Big Blue”—an icon. And yet over the years, IBM has gone through both failure and success. The company almost went out of business in the early 1990s, then came back strong with new business strategies and an emphasis on artificial intelligence. In this authoritative history, James Cortada tells the story of one of the most influential American companies of the last century.

Kids love asking big questions about space: How hot is the Sun? What are planets made of? What do astronauts see in space? Their questions won’t stop there — and they don’t have to. Our Solar System for Kids 8–12 turns every “why” and “how” into a moment of discovery. Your child will feel like a brave explorer as they learn real science through storytelling.