Strange. Beautiful. Shocking. Surreal.APEX MAGAZINE is a digital dark science fiction and fantasy genre zine that features award-winning short fiction, essays, and interviews. Established in 2009, our fiction has won several Hugo and Nebula Awards.We publish every other month.Issue 130 contains the following short stories, essays, reviews, and interviews.EDITORIALMusings from Maryland: Editorial by Lesley ConnerORIGINAL FICTION...

數位經濟之父唐．泰普史考特最新巨作引爆AI代理革命關鍵藍圖唐．泰普史考特是世界最有影響力的管理思想家之一，曾準確預言網際網路與區塊鏈的崛起。如今他與科技思想家約瑟夫．布萊德利聯手，揭示下一波科技浪潮：從「生成式AI」邁向「代理型AI」。他們宣示：AI分身時代已經來臨，每個人都將擁有能自主行動、與你價值觀一致的數位分身。本書深入分析新興技術如何塑造人機關係，並提出樂觀前景：只要善用AI分身，每個人的時間、創造力與影響力都將倍數成長。兩位作者預測，這場革命將大幅改變我們的生活：．AI分身將成為你的執行長數位分身不只處理雜務，更能代表你談判、做出決策與管理專案，讓你專注於真正重要的事。．精準醫療成為常態你的「...

The follow-up to the 2000 Golden Pen Award-winning Structural Design for the Stage, this second edition provides the theater technician with a foundation in structural design, allowing an intuitive understanding of "why sets stand up." It introduces the basics of statics and the study of the strength of materials as they apply to typical scenery, emphasizing conservative approaches to real world examples. This is an invaluable reference for any serious theatre technician throughou...

"A thoughtful view of artificial intelligence and how it relates to being human . . . Those interested in technology, specifically AI, as well as educators and parents thinking about the future will be eager to read this book." —BooklistA new era of artificial intelligence will transform human life forever. Discover what this means for our personal identity and our future.AI tools are already reshaping the way we work and communica...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This is the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symbolize the courage and indomitable will of AmericaIn this unforgettable chronicle of perhaps the most famous moment in American military history, James Bradley has captured the glory, the triumph, the heartbreak, and the legacy of the six men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima. Here is the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symboliz...

It is the richest, most influential, most powerful university in the world, but at the beginning of 2001, Harvard was in crisis. Students complained that a Harvard education had grown mediocre. Professors charged that the university cared more about money than about learning. Harvard may have possessed a $19 billion endowment, but had it lost its soul?The members of Harvard's governing board knew that they had to act. And so they made a bold pick for Harvard's twenty-seventh presid...

Prepare for any situation with Off Grid Solar Panel And 12 Volt Power For Preppers. This essential guide is designed for preppers, homesteaders, and anyone seeking energy independence. Learn how to harness solar power and create reliable 12-volt systems for off-grid living, emergency preparedness, or sustainable energy solutions.What you’ll learn:How to choose and set up the right solar panels for off-grid useDesigning and building ...

The automotive retail landscape is changing at breakneck speed. Are you ready?While online competitors capture market share and profit margins shrink, forward-thinking auto dealers are discovering a game-changing advantage: artificial intelligence. This isn't about replacing your team—it's about empowering them with tools that deliver measurable results.Power Shift AI provides the complete roadmap for transforming your auto dealership with ...

The Hidden Power of Oaths - Invisible Pacts That Rule Your Life There is a hidden architecture silently governing your life — an intricate web of ancient promises, oaths, and vows woven into the very fabric of your soul. Every whispered commitment, made in moments of despair, passion, or devotion, echoes across time, binding you to invisible forces that shape your destiny. These are not mere words lost in forgotten memories; they are energetic contracts encoded in the deepest layers of you...

From award-winning Wall Street Journal reporters comes a revelatory look at the inner workings of the world's most powerful royal family, and how the struggle for succession produced Saudi Arabia's charismatic but ruthless Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aka MBS.35-year-old Mohammed bin Salman's sudden rise stunned the world. Political and business leaders such as former UK prime minister Tony Blair and WME chairman Ari Emanuel flew out to meet with the ...

Pastor Sheldon Long was born of the woods, raised in a secluded cabin by a mute mother and an abusive father who preached God's vengeance. Forced to take control of his own destiny, Pastor Long found God in his own way, melded with the mythologies of his mother's tribe. Now he's out to send the wicked, as he has judged them, to heaven.Steven, Pastor Long's son, is simultaneously pining for his former babysitter who has moved to Hollywood and crushing on nearly every girl he goes to...

The New York Times bestselling chronicle of one of the most famous moments in American military history--the raising of the U. S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II--now adapted for young adults. Read the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symbolize the courage and strength of America and its armed forces.This is a penetrating, epic look at a generation at war, told with keen insight and enormous honesty —also a major motion pictu...