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.“Essential reading for understanding how AI will impact geopolitics and how the great powers are shaping AI.”—Chris Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Chip WarHumanity may soon create A...

The hitman hero of the acclaimed Cinemax series comes out of retirement for another nail-biting suspense thriller from the New York Times best-seller, MWA Grandmaster and award-winning author of Road to Perdition, Max Allan Collins.YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF MURDER…Since his first appearance in 1976, Max Allan Collins' quintessential killer-for-hire, Quarry, has starred in 17 novels, two films, a graphic novel, and a Cinemax TV series...

This volume examines the unique form of postcolonial Ghanaian theatre Anansegoro, ranging from its 1960s origins to its new significance as an example of the intersection between performance, intangible cultural heritage and copyright law.Developed in the 1960s by Efua Sutherland and her collaborators as a new theatre for a newly independent nation, Anansegoro draws directly from the precolonial form of village storytelling, Anansesem(stories about Ananse,...

From the streets of Boston to global stardom, the journey of Aerosmith's Joe Perry embodies determination, perseverance, and survival through 6 decades of rock music history.Joe Milliken chronicles the guitar hero's early life and meteoric rise to stardom, then Aerosmith's collapse and comeback. He also explores Perry's adventures as a solo artist, entrepreneur, and in projects including the Joe Perry Project and the Hollywood Vampires. Intertwining exclusive inter...

AI data centers need new power. The public record shows who is asked to carry the risk before the demand is fully known. In AI Data Centers: Who Pays for New Power?, Jamie R. Collins follows six public utility proceedings across Virginia, Oregon, Ohio, Georgia, Idaho, and West Virginia. Each case reveals a different allocation device: separate customer classes, construction reimbursement, minimum billing, collateral, long service terms, exit provisions, customer-specific contracts, trackin...

This new edition of Charisma: Micro-sociology of Power and Influence is thoroughly updated and revised for today’s classroom and contemporary cultural context. New to this edition is the inclusion of fresh case studies of cultural power and influential figures, new chapters on Taylor Swift and Steve Jobs, and a theoretical introduction to illuminate key processes of personal influence, public image, and expanding social movements. Randall Collins, one of the premier sociologists o...

A wealthy man offers to be a patron for a young artist. When she arrives at his mansion, she finds an unhappy daughter and a wife with a mysterious illness. Can she figure out what’s going on before it’s too late?

Your Guide to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free LifeThe best-selling personal finance philosophy, now turned into a step-by-step workbook by the very person JL Collins had in mind when he wrote it.The Simple Path to Wealth Workbook is the official, hands-on companion to The Simple Path to Wealth, translating its calm, radically simple investing philosophy into action.Whatever your stage in life and whatever y...

The Everyday Inclusion Toolkit is designed to support educators working with students with disabilities in general education settings. Unlike other texts that emphasize legal requirements, disability classifications, or broad service-delivery frameworks, this book prioritizes foundational classroom practices that benefit all students while being particularly supportive of students with disabilities. It underscores the importance of inclusive learn...

"Fresh, raw, and real…everything I want in a modern contemporary romance." —Bestselling author Zoe York, aka Ainsley BoothFreshly divorced and nearing forty, Meg regrets making all the safe choices. When her best friend needs surgery, Meg puts her accounting career on hold to run her friend’s racy adult toy shop—but her vanilla life never prepared her for this!At thirty-two, Zak leaves the tech world for his dad’s antique store, wanting tim...

One magical season. One last chance.Claiming His Christmas Wife - Dani CollinsAfter their marriage ended in heartbreak, billionaire Travis never wanted to see Imogen again. But when Imogen faints in the snow, Travis is called to her very public rescue. To avoid a media scandal, they agree to a temporary reconciliation until Christmas, leaving Travis tempted to reclaim his wife...for good!Their Christmas Dream Come True - Kat...

Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Waking Up Newlywed - Dani Collins**Wedded to bedded...**by her temporary husband!Waking from a coma, Greek tycoon Spiro Mylonas discovers he’s married — to a complete stranger! The proxy marriage was arranged to protect his business empire, but his new wife Alia is a puzzle Spiro can’t resist unravelling. Especially when their chemistry is ground-shaking...