An eye-opening account of how the data center boom is pushing our planet past its breaking pointUnderlying our seamless access to AI, cryptocurrency, and unlimited cloud storage is a hulking, costly physical infrastructure. Massive data centers full of energy-hungry chips and processors power everything we do online. Scrambling to meet dubious market demand, the tech giants have leveraged our planet in pursuit of a market monopoly.In Hyperscale, jo...

From consoles and arcades to the future of online and mobile platforms, the History of Video Games e-Book explores the exciting world of gaming. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Video Games e-Book features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares students for coll...

'A gripping story' - The Scotsman'A poignant love story suffused with a deep, moving humanity' - The Herald'A memorable novel' - The Sunday TimesSCOTLAND, 1662.Hunted, held prisoner and banished for a belief...As civil war rages and King Charles II tightens his grip on the Church of Scotland, childhood sweethearts Violet and Samuel are swept i...

Hockey god Wyatt "The Hammer" Clanton has one goal—hold onto his spot in the NHL.After one too many reckless fights, his team captain suggests he rebuild his image. The solution? Coach a kids' hockey team. He never expects Nora, the one-night stand who rocked his world, to show up with a kid of her own.Struggling single mom Nora Thoma is finally putting the pieces of her life back together after ditching her ex. One scorching night of passion with a pro ath...

WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Engaging and enjoyable' - THE SCOTSMAN'Utterly compelling' - HEAT MAGAZINEBeing a woman was her only crime.Scottish Highlands, 1727.In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to the remote parish of Loth, north-west of Inverness. Blending in does not come easily t...

***An Instant New York Times Bestseller***From the woman who is credited for launching what we know as the celebrity focused, “brand” driven, social media obsessed popular culture of today, comes an honest and surprising celebrity memoir that reckons with that truth, and shows that there is so much more to Paris Hilton than you might believe. This extended edition includes a bonus chapter detailing her motherhood journey.I was ...

How to build a transportation system to provide mobility for allRoad to Nowhere exposes the flaws in Silicon Valley’s vision of the future: ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to take us anywhere; electric cars to make them ‘green’; and automation to ensure transport is cheap and ubiquitous. Such promises are implausible and potentially dangerous.As Paris Marx shows, these technological visions are a threat to our ideas of what a society sh...

Once he’s over the initial shock of hearing his father hasn’t been dead for the past twelve years, J.D. Decker vacillates between joy and anger until he returns to Los Lobos to find the father who sent him away threatening Bree Redmond, the only other person he’s ever cared about as much.After years of living under a harsh alpha, Bree Redmond is intent on experiencing everything life has to offer and ignoring her family’s wishes that she settle on a mate and help rebuild the Tao pa...

"Journey Through Past Lives: Hypnotic Discoveries of the Soul" is a captivating exploration of past life regression through the lens of personal experience. Dive into vivid stories of past incarnations, emotional healing, and profound self-discovery. This book reveals the transformative power of hypnotherapy in uncovering hidden truths and unlocking the mysteries of the soul.

The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D. Volume 1 (of 2) is a comprehensive and detailed biography chronicling the remarkable life and scientific achievements of Sir Humphry Davy, one of the most influential chemists and inventors of the early 19th century. Authored by his brother, John Davy, this volume offers an intimate and authoritative account of Davy’s journey from his early years in Cornwall to his rise as a leading figure in the scientific community of Britain and Europe. The narr...

The Life of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. LL.D Volume 2 (of 2) is a comprehensive biographical account chronicling the later years and scientific achievements of Sir Humphry Davy, one of the most eminent chemists and inventors of the early 19th century. Authored by his brother, John Davy, this volume delves deeply into Davy’s groundbreaking experiments, his influential role in the advancement of chemical science, and his personal journey through the scientific community of his time. The narrativ...

Pharmacologia: Comprehending The Art of Prescribing Upon Fixed and Scientific Principles; Together with the History of Medicinal Substances (Fourth American, from the Seventh London Edition) by John Ayrton Paris is a seminal medical text that offers a comprehensive exploration of pharmacology as understood in the early 19th century. This authoritative volume systematically examines the principles and practices of prescribing medicines, emphasizing the importance of scientific reasoning and...