Showing results by author "Sam" in All Categories

I escaped the terrible queen's clutches, so I should be safe, right? Apparently, the fates didn't get the message because while I was on my honeymoon, someone tried to kill me. Twice. And right in the middle of it is him—Crown Prince Draven. He's waiting until my guard is down, but is it to kiss me or kill me? Or both?

The crow hissed: "Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t cut your throat here and now. One single damn reason." The prince froze with fear and said nothing. At last, his behavior was logical. His facial features had lost any order. Shivering, he closed his eyes in expectation of certain death. But then there was a whispering. "Could there be three reasons maybe?" She suppressed the reflex to laugh—she hadn’t laughed aloud for years and was not sure if the muscles needed were even still functioning.

What do you do when your mother is determined to get you married? Create not one… not two… but three pretend boyfriends. It was supposed to be a lie so ridiculous she'd never bother me again. I never expected Mother Dearest to call my bluff and insist on meeting them. Luckily, my bestie is ready to help and volunteers her three gorgeous brothers for the role of fake boyfriend.

Razor-sharp claws battle modern firepower in this action-packed thriller of dinosaur versus man. It’s the quick and the dead as kangaroo hunter Heath turns his rifle on a new target in a dust-choked valley hidden deep in the Australian Outback. But his thirst for adventure might cost him more than he can pay as he unwittingly unleashes prehistoric predators upon his hometown. Who will survive the carnage as packs of vicious velociraptors run amok?

The future of intelligent technology isn't in distant data centers—it's at the edge. From self-driving cars and smart cameras to industrial automation and personalized healthcare, Edge AI is powering a new generation of ultra-responsive, real-time systems. In this action-oriented guide, you’ll discover how Edge AI and edge computing work together to deliver lightning-fast insights, reduced latency, and privacy-first intelligence—all without relying on the cloud.

Energy-Efficient Computing: Designing Sustainable Systems for Performance, Power Optimization, and a Greener Digital Future delivers a comprehensive, forward-looking exploration of how modern computing systems can be engineered to balance performance demands with the urgent need for sustainability. As data centers grow, AI workloads scale, and edge devices proliferate, energy-efficient design is no longer optional—it is essential for the future of digital innovation.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming our world—connecting physical devices, enabling real-time decision-making, and opening new possibilities across industries. Whether you're an aspiring engineer, tech enthusiast, or business professional, Introduction to Internet of Things is your gateway to understanding how IoT works and how to build intelligent, connected solutions from the ground up.

Unlock the full potential of your data with the power of Python. Python for Data Science: A Practical Guide to Data Wrangling, Analysis, and Machine Learning Using Python’s Most Powerful Libraries is your comprehensive roadmap to mastering the tools and techniques that turn raw data into meaningful insights and predictive models.

As the digital world becomes more connected and data privacy concerns grow, traditional centralized machine learning models face serious limitations. Federated Learning presents a revolutionary approach—enabling intelligent agents to learn collaboratively across decentralized devices while keeping sensitive data where it originates.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, success hinges on more than just writing code—it’s about creating a culture that brings development and operations together with shared goals, trust, and rapid delivery. DevOps Culture offers a comprehensive guide to transforming your organization into a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient software powerhouse. This book goes beyond tools and automation to explore the mindset, values, and practices that define successful DevOps adoption. You'll discover how to break down silos, improve feedback loops, and foster continuous learning across teams.

Explainable AI is your practical, results-driven guide to building transparent, trustworthy, and human-friendly AI systems. Packed with real-world examples and proven techniques, this book shows you how to turn black-box models into clear, interpretable tools that users can believe in — and regulators can approve.

Il giorno in cui il mondo si è inclinato Il mondo non finì con una guerra. Si concluse con una trasmissione. Alle 08:00 GMT esattamente, tutte le principali reti rimasero in silenzio per sei secondi. Niente pubblicità. Niente musica. Nessun anchor che sposta carte. Solo una pausa piatta, digitale, che sembrava più lunga di quanto fosse.

Two best friends review their favorite romance books, compare book boyfriends, and go on wild tangents, all while waiting for their next cup of coffee.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A whip-smart combo of self-help and political manifesto that is perfect for anyone who wants to save our democracy but doesn’t know where to start. In today’s political climate, it’s hard not to get discouraged. Isolated, doom scrolling, lacking a sense of...

A darkly comic mystery by the author of Hark and The Ask set in the vibrant music scene of early 1990s New York City. Manhattan’s East Village, 1993. Dive bars, DIY music venues, shady weirdos, and hard drugs are plentiful. Crime is high but rent is low, luring hopeful, creative kids from...

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams. It’s official! Eleven-year-old Sam Kerr is a fully-fledged...

I was the Rift Magus—master of space and time, protector of worlds. For decades, I defended my realm with unmatched power. But when an unspeakable creature threatened everything I held dear, I was forced to create a rift to nowhere—a trap designed to seal it away for all time. It worked, but the creature was not without power itself.

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams. The 2006 World Cup is around the corner and thirteen-year-old...

From the Emmy-winning creators at Conan O’Brien’s production company Team Coco, A Total Switch Show is an outrageous comedy.

Shortlisted for the 2024 R.E.A.L. Awards Shortlisted for the 2024 Yabba Awards, Fiction for Younger Readers Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship...