**FROM THE BBC REITH LECTURER 2021'The most important book I have read in quite some time' Daniel Kahneman; 'A must-read' Max Tegmark; 'The book we've all been waiting for' Sam Harris**Humans dream of super-intelligent machines. But what happens if we actually succeed?Creating superior intelligence would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, according to the world's pre-eminent AI expert, it could also be the last.

Brought to you by Penguin.Creating superior intelligence would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, according to the world's pre-eminent AI expert, it could also be the last.In this groundbreaking book on the biggest question facing humanity, Stuart Russell explains why he has come to consider his own discipline an existential threat to his own species, and lays out how we can change course before it's too late. There is no one better place...

"The most important book on AI this year." --The Guardian"Mr. Russell's exciting book goes deep, while sparkling with dry witticisms." --The Wall Street Journal"The most important book I have read in quite some time" (Daniel Kahneman); "A must-read" (Max Tegmark); "The book we've all been waiting for" (Sam Harris)A leading artificial intelligence researcher lays out a new approach to AI tha...

Heroes, Villains, and Victims is a collection of stories about ordinary people of Hull and the East Riding who found themselves in extraordinary situations. For the most part they are people that history has forgotten, but for no longer. Some were bad, true villains who killed or harmed their fellows and paid the ultimate price, others were benefactors who left their mark on society, and many were innocent victims who remind us that the 'good old days' were not always so. Stories from brav...

In his second volume looking at the lives of people who became heroes, villains and victims of the times in which they lived, Stuart Russell records stories of people who history, and time, forgot. This is a collection of extraordinary and at times jaw-dropping stories all based either in Hull or on the happenings of Hull's citizens. It includes the full text of the book 'Dark Winter", the story of the Hull fishing disasters of 1968. There are the men who fought the worst that the Arctic w...

In "The Genesis of Queensland," Henry Stuart Russell presents an authoritative examination of the formation and development of Queensland, meticulously detailing its geographical, social, and political evolution. Written in a rich, descriptive style emblematic of 19th-century colonial literature, Russell's narrative blends historical facts with personal anecdotes, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the region's early years. The book situates itself within the broader context of Australi...

In "The Genesis of Queensland," Henry Stuart Russell meticulously chronicles the formation and development of Queensland, Australia, from its earliest days of European exploration to the establishment of a separate colony. Russell's prose is characterized by its engaging narrative style and a scholarly approach, seamlessly intertwining historical facts with personal anecdotes, which bring the characters of the past to life. This historical account serves not only as a record of events but ...

James Stuart Russell published Parousia in 1878, arguing for the doctrine of the past second Advent, and remains a great classic exposition of preterism.

Roman Britain is usually thought of as a land full of togas, towns and baths with Britons happily going about their Roman lives under the benign gaze of Rome. This is, to a great extent, a myth that developed after Roman control of Britain came to an end, in particular when the British Empire was at its height in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.In fact, Britain was one of the least enthusiastic elements of the Roman Empire. The northern part of Br...

Autistic children and young people can face particular challenges in their sexual development. For many professionals in health, education, social care and justice, questions around harmful sexual behaviour remain especially complex. Research shows that autistic young people are not more likely than their peers to display such behaviour, yet they are consistently over-represented in referrals, creating uncertainty about how best to respond.This book brings together research, case st...

The book begins by detailing Russell's early life, including his upbringing in a politically active family and his education at Edinburgh and Cambridge. It covers his entry into politics, where he quickly rose through the ranks as a member of the Whig Party. Reid highlights Russell's contributions to key reforms, particularly in areas such as parliamentary reform, education, and social issues. His tenure as Prime Minister, particularly during the tumultuous years of the 1840s and 1850s, is...

In "Lord John Russell," Stuart J. Reid delves into the life and political career of one of the most enigmatic figures of 19th-century British politics. The book offers a compelling narrative that interweaves biographical detail with rich historical context, emphasizing Russell's contributions to liberalism and governance amidst the turbulent backdrop of Victorian England. Reid's literary style is both accessible and scholarly, employing a meticulous analytical approach that draws upon a we...