A thrilling, front-row seat to one of the most grueling and awe-inspiring endurance events on the planet: the Great World Race.Told through the eyes of its diverse and determined participants, Seven Marathons. Seven Continents. One Week. captures the heart-pounding adventure of The Great World Race where participants run marathons across seven continents in one grueling week.At the center of this extraordinary tale is Ellen Hunter ...

Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The EconomistThe impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple.Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life—driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI brings can be paralyzing. How should companies set strategies, governments design po...

Disruption resulting from the proliferation of AI is coming. The authors of the bestselling Prediction Machines can help you prepare.Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted many industries around the world—banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, automotive, medical technology, manufacturing, and retail. But it has only just begun its odyssey toward cheaper, better, and faster predictions that drive strategic business decisions. When prediction is taken to ...

Transform your approach to growing with JADAM, the revolutionary organic farming method designed for everyone. This ebook provides a clear, practical guide to creating highly effective, low-cost inputs for your garden or farm. Learn to craft powerful natural pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments using simple, natural ingredients. "The Low-Cost JADAM Revolution" demystifies organic agriculture, making it accessible and affordable for all. Start cultivating a healthier, more sustainab...

Covid-19 is a global pandemic inflicting large health and economic costs. In his previous book, The Pandemic Information Gap: The Brutal Economics of COVID-19 (MIT Press, 2020), economist Joshua Gans explains that those costs have been so large because governments and others have lacked the information needed to control the pandemic. Unless we know who is infectious, we can't break the chains of transmission, which results in the escalation of our problems. Pandemics, he writes, a...

An authoritative look at how artificial intelligence both shapes and is shaped by the political and economic forces of the modern world.As the effects of artificial intelligence are felt across economies and societies, many of its ramifications are still emerging. This volume brings together economists and political scientists to examine how AI intersects with regulation, military power, and political identity—offering analytical frameworks and identifying key open...

This novel is a contemporary romance story set across two opposing poles in Indonesia: the filtered world (Jakarta) and the honest world (Papua).Nayla is a successful Creative Director in Jakarta, living in The Capital, a labyrinth of glass and ambition shrouded in neon smog, where she is paid to sell beautiful lies—such as creating cigarette ads with an edited "Aspirational Orange" sky. She feels hollow, trapped in the "gi...

What if it wasn’t true? Twenty years after a scandal that shattered lives, Shirin dares to ask the forbidden question—the one capable of unraveling everything, the one no one wants to hear. At fourteen, she met Adam, a gifted videographer who chose her as his model; an ambiguous relationship developed until tragedy struck. Now, as an adult, she returns to confront what really happened and the truth everyone fears. Between manipulation, guilt, social pressure, and the desperate search for r...

Does Vladimir Putin truly hate America? Do the people he presides over truly hate America? This book analyzes modern anti-Americanism in Russia during the era of Vladimir Putin. The main objective of this book is to evaluate Vladimir Putin's anti-Americanism and the domestic political implications of Putinist anti-Americanism within Russia. Contents: Putin's Evolving Anti-Americanism Putin's Hybrid-authoritarian Machine Implications of Russians' Anti-Americanism Putin's Early History Early...

In 'PUTIN: The History of the Reign & The Shape-Shifting Strategy,' readers embark on a deep dive into the strategic and political complexities of Vladimir Putin's leadership. This anthology brings together a compendium of analyses tackling the multifaceted dynamics of Putin's governance and its global implications. With a range of literary styles, from detailed policy critiques to narrative expository pieces, the collection spans a myriad of perspectives that illuminate the pivotal moment...

The Story of Putin is a thought-provoking anthology that brings together an eclectic mix of essays, analysis, and narratives from a diverse array of contributors, offering a multifaceted exploration of one of the most influential figures on the global stage. This collection traverses a variety of literary styles, from in-depth policy analysis to narrative storytelling, situating Vladimir Putin's influence within the broader context of contemporary geopolitical discourse. Noteworthy essays ...

A no-bullsh*t, practical guide to ditching the 9-to-5 grind and building the freelance career and life you want. Includes step-by-step advice for selecting a line of work, setting up a business, developing marketing materials, finding clients, making yourself stand out, and getting paid. Why? Because "real" jobs suck, and so do real pants. Within the next 20 years, freelancing will be the norm. Get ahead of the curve and establish your hold on the market now. Whether you're unemployed or u...