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Quantum computing represents a transformative technology with unparalleled potential to revolutionize industries, solve complex global challenges, and advance scientific discovery. Its ability to process vast amounts of data and optimize intricate systems can drive breakthroughs in areas such as healthcare, climate modeling, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.

Sometimes reality is stranger than fiction... If you’re fascinated by medical mysteries, then you already know a secret most people like to ignore: There’s a lot we don’t know about human biology. Sometimes things simply can’t be explained, and there’s a beauty in that—it’s part of the complexity of life, and it means that there’s always more to discover. Having knowledge doesn’t always mean having solutions. It means recognizing that curiosity still matters—that we need to keep learning and asking questions. It means embracing uncertainty and marveling at nature's mysterious powers.

A transition to a security operations center (SOC) analyst position could be the start of a new path for you. Learn to actively analyze threats, protect your enterprise from harm, and kick-start your road to cybersecurity success with this one-of-a-kind book. Authors Tyler E. Wall and Jarrett W. Rodrick carefully and expertly share real-world insights and practical tips in Jump-start Your SOC Analyst Career. The lessons revealed equip you for interview preparation, tackling day one on the job, and setting long-term development goals.

Luke Stonebride flees London for a fresh start in a remote, off-grid commune. Nine days later, he is found in a coma. His fellow commune members lie lifeless in the forest. Was it the work of a brutal intruder or something darker lurking within? To find out, we need to go back to the beginning: a rainy day in July, a clearing in the forest, thatched cabins and woodsmoke–and the ominous signs of the dangers to come.

Fascinated by the expeditions of Sir Francis Drake and Captain James Cook? Then you’ll love this account of the Centurion’s circumnavigation of the globe, one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of maritime exploration and naval warfare. In 1740, George Anson and his fleet set off to harass Spanish commerce in the Pacific and attack towns on the coasts of Chile and Peru. Four years later, over half the men had died and of the seven ships which left Portsmouth only the Centurion had completed its objective of attacking Spanish possessions around the globe.

Did you know that trees collaborate, communicate, and engage in chemical warfare? Or that humans are better at smelling rain than sharks are at smelling blood? Sometimes, life gets boring. Your sense of wonder often gets lost in a pile of chores, paperwork, and obligations. With tons of boredom-busting facts and mysteries about plants, animals, history, space travel, and everything in between, you have a set of fail-safe conversation starters up your sleeve.

Someone is stalking the crew of a fishing ship in the small town of Bear Creek, Washington, and killing them — one by one. Only Detective Josh Epstein stands in the way. And it’s complicated. He must work with limited resources while dealing with the emergence of his own ghost-riddled past. When the crew and owners of the ship remain tight-lipped, he enlists the help of quick-witted D.E.A. agent Paul Ferguson and the enchanting Coast Guard investigator Kimiko Stephens. It doesn’t take long before Epstein finds himself at odds with a Japanese cosmetics company — and a relentless killer.

While on patrol in the grasslands far from the halls of power, Captain Aethal Paaling discovers evidence that an ancient terror has reached the rich soil of his home. The Lotus, a prolific growth whose addictive leaves devour their victims from within, turning their hosts into horrible, terrifyingly violent mockeries of humanity. Created at the dawn of history by the twisted power of a godly relic called the Well, the return of the Lotus may be a harbinger of even more horrors to come.

The Aristotelian Periphery explores the enduring influence of Aristotle’s philosophy through the lens of his unresolved questions—what the author terms "peripheries." While Aristotle laid the foundational stones for much of Western thought in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and natural philosophy, he also left critical spaces where his ideas remain open to interpretation, challenge, and transformation. This audiobook examines these gaps, not as limitations, but as dynamic opportunities for philosophical growth and innovation.

In Smart Homesteading: Unlock the Secrets of Self-Sufficiency with AI, embark on a transformative journey to integrate cutting-edge sustainable technology into your homestead. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing setup, this guide will show you how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize your approach to self-sufficiency.

This book tells the story of one man’s vision combined with the tales of a bunch of ordinary men and one brave woman, who make up around 20% of the total membership of the marvelous Moulton Masters Walking Football Club.

The Aeonian Critiques is a collection of stand-alone philosophical essays that challenge and reimagine Aristotle’s core metaphysical principles through the lens of Perpetualism, a dynamic and process-oriented philosophy.