Although still in its earliest stages, artificial intelligence (AI) is radically transforming all aspects of society. With the immanent emergence of Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) and the illusory temptations of 'transhumanism', mankind stands at a crossroads. In Humanity's Last Stand, Nicanor Perlas makes an urgent plea. It is imperative, he says, that we take immediate steps to ensure that digitized technology is aligned to human values and priorities. Otherwise, ASI will kill the e...

As soon as you set the table, it's a party! When the food is delicious and the servings are generous, the company will be joyful--body and spirit in harmony, memories in the making. The inspirational Perla Servan-Schreiber drew from her Mediterranean roots, culinary influences gathered while traveling, and tips gleaned from great chefs like Yotam Ottolenghi and Alain Ducasse to create ninety simple, flexitarian recipes for gatherings big or small. Her seasonal recipes cover every occasion,...

They accused her of murder, but the real crime is what she uncovered inside the fertility clinic. And someone tries to kill to keep it hidden.When Fertility Doctor Imane-Safae is accused of throwing a newborn in a glass recycling container, her world fractures overnight. The accusation is unthinkable, yet the truth she carries is more dangerous than the accusation itself. In the fertility clinic where she works, medicine and ideology intertwine in ways tha...

MY COLLEGE BOYFRIEND NOW HE IS YOUR PRESIDENT is a memoir-style novel that traces the life journey of Perla (Mia), a Jewish girl from Poland, as she navigates childhood bullying, devastating loss, and the complexities of love and friendship across continents and decades. The story begins with Perla’s formative years in Poland, marked by the tragic death of her first love, Rich, whose dreams of leadership and justice leave a lasting impression on her. As she grows, Perla forges deep bonds w...

Make your relationship last by getting better at communicating with each other, getting closer, and building the trust that is so important in a relationship.Even the best relationships have fights from time to time. The key to keeping a relationship going isn't to avoid fights but to see them as chances to work together. In this book, you will discover the tips and strategies couples need to communicate well, rebuild trust, and fix hurts from the past.Even...

Do you have relationship anxiety? Do you feel alone in your relationship? Do you feel like your partner doesn't love you? Do you want to solve your relationship problems? Do you want to learn about relationship affirmations?If yes, then this book is perfect for you.You will be reminded of what love is all about, how you will maintain your connection with that special someone, and how you will express gratitude for having this relationship by reading Pos...

Do you ever wonder if you're actually losing your mind? Do you often question what you've seen or heard? Does your partner seem kind and generous in public but treats you horribly when you two are alone?Do you feel like you're always walking on eggshells around your partner? Do you keep trying to find the right words to speak to your partner, only for them to twist them against you once again?Perhaps, your partner does not show any empathy towards you or li...

Somewhere Between Silence and Dreams is a deeply personal memoir written by Perla Paulina Horn that traces the emotional journey of loving in silence, loving someone who exists more fully in memory and imagination than in the waking world.Part memoir, part love letter, part healing, this book moves through four emotional stages: Before Reality Spoke, The Space Between Us, When Truth Appears, and What Remains. It follows a woman's journey from the tender innocence of young ...

A Guide to Kernel Exploitation: Attacking the Core discusses the theoretical techniques and approaches needed to develop reliable and effective kernel-level exploits, and applies them to different operating systems, namely, UNIX derivatives, Mac OS X, and Windows. Concepts and tactics are presented categorically so that even when a specifically detailed vulnerability has been patched, the foundational information provided will help hackers in writing a newer, better attack; or help pen tes...

This book is a study of the role of cultural and heritage networks and how they can help institutions and their host societies manage the tensions and realise the opportunities arising from migration. In looking at past and emerging challenges of social inclusion and cultural dialogue, hybrid models of cultural identity, citizenship and national belonging, the study also sets out to answer the questions 'how'. How can cultural institutions leverage the power of cross-border networks in a c...

**¡Verdura! – Living a Garden Life celebrates the power of adding more green to your life with 30 simple and budget-friendly gardening projects that promote well-being through plants.*2025 GardenComm Silver Laurel Media Award Winner***From award-winning Puerto Rican author and gardening celebrity Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago of Agrochic.com, a Spanish-language gardening lifestyle platform, comes this guide to forming a lifelong love of natu...

What if the robot you built could feel love?Mia loves to invent. One day, she creates something truly special a robot named Ian. She teaches him how to talk, laugh, and understand the world around him. But Ian learns something even more extraordinary...He learns how to feel.When Ian wishes to leave the lab and find a home with Mia, he begins a heartfelt journey of friendship, belonging, and discovering what it really means to care for someone. Along the way, they ar...