From two former White House officials who shaped America’s AI strategy and now work with leading AI companies, an urgent case for why democracies must achieve preeminence in AI—and a bracing warning about what victory will require.Humanity may soon create AI systems that outperform humans at virtually every cognitive task. Whoever wields that technology will gain a power unlike any in history. In The Bitter Struggle, Ben Buchanan, the first White House Spe...

Romance and recipes for the holiday season.From Halloween to Valentine's Day, from witches to cosplay, celebrate the seasons with some of your favorite romantic tropes—from sworn-off love and second chances to forced proximity and enemies-to-lovers. Despite the cold, the stress, and life's complications, love always finds a way.Journey from the majestic Adirondack Mountains through the shimmering Finger Lakes Region and onward to the iconic romance of Niaga...

A broken soldier is forced back into war inside a living nightmare trying to turn him into something worse.Archer Kemp is tired of his life. Past wars, a cheating ex-wife, and a son he barely sees have left him empty inside. When he awakens behind bars in a government facility called the Tower, surrounded by a group of strangers, that emptiness turns into something far more dangerous.Thrown into a grim world where they're starved and experimented on for mil...

A broken soldier is forced back into war inside a living nightmare trying to turn him into something worse.Archer Kemp is tired of his life. Past wars, a cheating ex-wife, and a son he barely sees have left him empty inside. When he awakens behind bars in a government facility called the Tower, surrounded by a group of strangers, that emptiness turns into something far more dangerous.Thrown into a grim world where they're starved and experimented on for mil...

A groundbreaking project pushes Alexis into a world she never expected.At eight years old, Alexis lost both of her parents in a car crash and suffered a brain injury that erased her memories but unlocked new abilities. Years later, after earning multiple PhDs, she is invited to join a prestigious organization working on a project once thought impossible.Upon her arrival, Alexis meets Bruce—a lifelike AI system—and forms a unique connection with him. When Al...

A groundbreaking project pushes Alexis into a world she never expected.At eight years old, Alexis lost both of her parents in a car crash and suffered a brain injury that erased her memories but unlocked new abilities. Years later, after earning multiple PhDs, she is invited to join a prestigious organization working on a project once thought impossible.Upon her arrival, Alexis meets Bruce-a lifelike AI system-and forms a unique connection with him. When Al...

As a stalker closes in, a bodyguard must choose between duty and desire.Zane Harcourt has spent his life relying only on himself. After years in the Army and now leading the Personal Protection Division at SG Security, he has no plan to open his life to anyone again. Loss taught him that once was more than enough.Brandon Marsh built a successful career with the acappella group Blackbeat, but success hasn't erased the isolation he's carried for years. As a g...

Before Breeze-Felt-at-Moonrise was born, her people staged a coup. They tried to overthrow their queen. They failed.Twenty years later, Breeze lives in exile with her people, all having sworn an oath to never again use the power that led to their downfall. An oath impossible for Breeze to keep: thanks to a symbol marked upon her body as an infant, Breeze possesses the forsaken magic of her ancestors, crystalline armor growing from her very flesh. Sparkling, beautif...

For fans of Virgin River, Alex Cross, and Blue Bloods, a sixth installment in a contemporary crime thriller series set at a premier Pacific Northwest writing retreat that becomes ground zero for murder.At Pines & Quill, a prestigious writing retreat in the Pacific Northwest, four resident authors—a best-selling crime thriller novelist desperate to steal a plot, a former nun hiding in silence, a comedian who’s lost her laugh, and a fiery h...

In the 90s, Eva and Lisa were half of a massive girl band – L.O.V.E. They climbed the charts, toured the world – and front girl Eva broke Lisa’s heart. She chose fame over happiness; L.O.V.E over love.Now, they’re reforming - Lisa, Olivia, Vee and Eva, together for the first time in over 20 years. But nothing is easy. Will their fans still love them? Can any of them still do a backflip? And can Lisa ever forgive Eva – let alone fall in love with her again?From the author of...

From two former White House officials who shaped America’s AI strategy and now work with leading AI companies, an urgent case for why democracies must achieve preeminence in AI—and a bracing warning about what victory will require.Humanity may soon create AI systems that outperform humans at virtually every cognitive task. Whoever wields that technology will gain a power unlike any in history. In The Bitter Struggle, Ben Buchanan, the first White House Spe...

Discover a delightful collection of easy to follow recipes designed for those who are chewing compromised because of poor teeth, no teeth, dental surgery, accident victim, or other medical condition. These recipes provide a wide array of dishes featuring vibrant flavors and simple cooking methods that make mealtime enjoyable and satisfying, whether for a temporary or long-term period.Soft & Simple is your essential guide to creating delicious meals that ca...