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A practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds"Agents are (…) bringing about the biggest revolution in computing since we went from typing commands to tapping on icons." — Bill Gates"AI agents will become the primary way we interact with computers in the future." — Satya Nadella"The age of agentic AI is here"— Jensen HuangIn a world where ChatGPT took us by storm, a f...

Full of friendship, family, fun and tween drama, Francine Pascal's iconic Sweet Valley twin sisters come to life in a brand-new graphic novel series that is perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, The Baby-Sitters Club, and Roller Girl.No matter what Elizabeth does she can’t stop her best friend, Amy, from trying out for the Unicorn Club’s cheerleading squad. Elizabeth is sure that the Unicorns are going to steal Amy away from her - but when it's revealed t...

It's been ten years since the Wakefield twins graduated from Sweet Valley High, and a lot has happened.For a start, Elizabeth and Jessica have had a falling out of epic proportions, after Jessica committed the ultimate betrayal, and this time it looks like Elizabeth will never be able to forgive her.Suddenly Sweet Valley isn't big enough for the two of them, so Elizabeth has fled to New York to immerse herself in her lifelong dream of becoming a serious repo...

"Women of India" is a compelling exploration of the diverse roles and experiences of women across the Indian subcontinent. The book delves into the historical, cultural, and social contexts that shape women's lives, highlighting their struggles, achievements, and contributions to society. Through a series of narratives and analyses, it sheds light on the challenges faced by women in various spheres, including education, employment, and family life. The author aims to empower readers by sho...

The bestselling novel of love and sacrifice under fascist rule, and "a treat for the mind. One of the best books I have read in a long time" (Isabel Allende).Raimund Gregorius, a professor of dead languages at a Swiss secondary school, lives a life governed by routine. Then, an enigmatic Portuguese woman stirs his interest in an obscure, and mind-expanding book of philosophy that opens the possibility of changing Raimund's existence. That same night, he takes the t...

Twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are about to turn seven—which means party-planning and gift-giving drama! Grab some confetti and celebrate the debut of Sweet Valley Kids, the chapter book graphic novel prequel series to the beloved New York Times-bestselling Sweet Valley Twins graphic novels!Jessica and Elizabeth share a vision for their seventh birthday week: matching outfits, tons of presents, and the BEST PARTY EVER! But then those pesky de...

Can you ever leave a fetish behind? What if it's a behind fetish?These days, Jane's a married woman with a conventional sex life. But she wasn't always an average-in-every-way "plain Jane." Lately she's been haunted by memories of a few sordid months, of a time forgotten, a time when she discovered a forbidden taste and the pleasures of being submissive…. When she sees someone from her college days in a television commercial, someone who shares her secret, will she...

For Jessica and Elizabeth, the sweet life begins at 30...Three years after the events of Sweet Valley Confidential, Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are back in Sweet Valley and inseparable once more. But Jessica, now a mother, finds herself in grave danger when a man she trusts betrays her. Lila Fowler’s shocking secret comes to light. Elizabeth learns the dark origins of the scandal that’s ravaged Bruce’s life, but is it too late?Sweet Valley fans...

A heartwarming story of how friendship can help through the worst traumas, even losing your sight.A heartwarming and funny story about the power of friendship, perfect for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce, Jacqueline Wilson and Lara Williamson. Victor is a failure at everything – school, girls, making his dad feel better about his mother having left them. When Marie-Jose, the smartest girl in the class and musical prodigy, starts helping him with his maths homework, th...

For Jessica and Elizabeth, the sweet life begins at 30…The Sweet Life begins three years after the events of Sweet Valley Confidential; Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are back in Sweet Valley and inseparable once more. Things are looking up for both twins: Elizabeth is a star reporter at the LA Tribune with a popular blog, and Jessica’s PR career is on the fast-track. But while the professional lives of the Wakefield sisters are secure, their per...

For Jessica and Elizabeth, the sweet life begins at 30…Three years after the events of Sweet Valley Confidential, Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are back in Sweet Valley and inseparable once more. But Jessica, now a mother, finds her marriage to Todd in jeopardy after she makes a terrible mistake. Meanwhile, reality TV star extraordinaire Lila Fowler’s fame-seeking scheme backfires in the worst way. And the scandal threatening to tear Elizabeth and Bruce ...

How happiness became mandatory—and why we should reject the demand to "be happy"Happiness today is not just a possibility or an option but a requirement and a duty. To fail to be happy is to fail utterly. Happiness has become a religion—one whose smiley-faced god looks down in rebuke upon everyone who hasn't yet attained the blessed state of perpetual euphoria. How has a liberating principle of the Enlightenment—the right to pursue happiness—become the unavoidable ...