Twenty years ago, five teenage gamers stumbled upon something impossible—a way to bend reality through the power of belief.When MIT physicist Marcus Chen receives an anonymous message containing equations that shouldn't exist, it triggers memories he didn't know he'd lost. Memories of a basement in Denver. Of dice that rolled exactly what you needed. Of a summer that ended with five friends saving the world—and then forgetting everything.Now, two decades la...

Dr. David O'Connor thought he'd left his past behind—until a reunion forces him to confront the worst night of his life. On a flight to Atlanta, he finds himself telling a stranger the story he's never been able to share: how five teenage misfits became bound by loyalty, torn apart by violence, and ultimately transformed by the unthinkable.It was 1990 when David first met Brad Lewis, the charismatic but troubled leader of their Dungeons & Dragons group. What started as typical teen...

INSURED: A Dystopian ThrillerWhat happens when the safety net becomes a cage?Sophia Chen's entire life has been perfectly managed by Zenith Insurance—her education, career, relationships, even her daily routines. At twenty-four, she's never made a decision without corporate approval, never taken a risk without coverage, never questioned why every aspect of human existence requires institutional oversight.But when Sophia discovers that her m...

Strap in for a heart-pounding international thriller where survival is the only law.Ex-CIA operative Jack Rennick has walked away from the shadows—until a covert assignment drags him back in. Sent deep into the African badlands to protect a government negotiator, Rennick soon discovers that the mission is more than it seems. Betrayed from within, outgunned, and cut off from support, he is left with one brutal choice: eliminate or be eliminated.Every step forward draws him d...

Warm your soul, one listening spoonful at a time.The Cozy Plate: Comfort Food to Soothe Mind and Body is your auditory escape to slower, softer, more nurturing meals—perfect for anyone craving calm in a chaotic world.In this beautifully narrated audiobook, you'll discover over 75 recipes designed not just to taste good, but to feel good. Think velvety mashed potatoes, golden-baked mac and cheese, healing broths, one-pot pastas, and easy, no-fuss desserts t...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who’s helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial.How can we grow our prosperity through automation without leaving ...

Amy Reynolds thought she had a great boyfriend, until one by one all her freedoms began to disappear. When her job is threatened, Amy decides it’s time to become more independent. But that’s not how her boyfriend Brad feels. He’s likes things the way they are and will go to any length to keep it that way.About the AuthorTonya Thomas writes about women in complicated relationships and situations. Visit her website at TonyaThomas.net

A smart, incisive work of technology criticism that examines the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks of systems sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors.Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to put authors, artists, and others out of bus...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The official novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the blockbuster film directed by J. J. Abrams • Includes two tie-in short stories: “The Perfect Weapon” by Delilah S. Dawson and “Bait” by Alan Dean FosterMore than thirty years ago, Star Wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. Now the next adventures in this blockbuster saga are poised to captivate old and new fans alike—beg...

In this approachable and fascinating biography of the galaxy, an astrophysicist and folklorist details everything humans have discovered—from the Milky Way's formation to its eventual death, and what else there is to learn about the universe we call home.After a few billion years of bearing witness to life on Earth, of watching one hundred billion humans go about their day-to-day lives, of feeling unbelievably lonely, and of hearing its own story told by others, Th...

Become the People Magnet You've Always Wanted to Be! Want to make an unforgettable first impression? Or learn how to speak in a way that makes you stand out in a crowd? Or find out what signs a love interest might give if they're attracted to you? You'll learn all of these flirting secrets and more with The Flirting Bible, your definitive guide to using and reading body language and other social cues to find instant adventure, friendship, fun, and romance. Nationally renowned relationship ...

**From two of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI—and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and productsConfused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You’re not alone. AI is everywhere—and few things are surrounded by so much hype, misinformation, and misunderstanding. In AI Snake Oil, computer scientists Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor cut through the confus...