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Omega rules / by Lustbader, Eric,author.;
"Evan Ryder returns to uncover an international conspiracy against American democracy in a white-knuckle new thriller by New York Times bestselling author, Eric Van Lustbader. Evan Ryder was once a field agent for a black-ops arm of the Department of Defense. Now she works for Parachute, a cutting-edge quantum-computing firm whose private espionage network exceeds any government spy agency. But her mission remains the same: seek out and destroy Omega, a fanatical global cult intent on destroying democracy. The fight against Omega has already cost Evan dearly but she will not stop until she has torn out the conspiracy by its roots, no matter the risk. In Omega Rules, the assassination of a Parachute agent in Vienna sets Evan on a dangerous, world-wide hunt for answers and on a collision course with forces so powerful they may be beyond her abilities to annihilate. Once again Lustbader delivers a prescient exploration of the political and ideological forces that are wreaking havoc on the stability of the Western world and its struggling democracies"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Novels.; United States. Department of Defense; Assassination; Conspiracies; Cults; Democracy; Intelligence officers; Quantum computers; Spies;
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Omega rules [sound recording] / by Lustbader, Eric,author.; Litt, Jennie,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Jennie Litt."Evan Ryder returns to uncover an international conspiracy against American democracy in a white-knuckle new thriller by New York Times bestselling author, Eric Van Lustbader. Evan Ryder was once a field agent for a black-ops arm of the Department of Defense. Now she works for Parachute, a cutting-edge quantum-computing firm whose private espionage network exceeds any government spy agency. But her mission remains the same: seek out and destroy Omega, a fanatical global cult intent on destroying democracy. The fight against Omega has already cost Evan dearly but she will not stop until she has torn out the conspiracy by its roots, no matter the risk. In Omega Rules, the assassination of a Parachute agent in Vienna sets Evan on a dangerous, world-wide hunt for answers and on a collision course with forces so powerful they may be beyond her abilities to annihilate. Once again Lustbader delivers a prescient exploration of the political and ideological forces that are wreaking havoc on the stability of the Western world and its struggling democracies"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Novels.; Spy fiction.; United States. Department of Defense; Assassination; Conspiracies; Cults; Democracy; Intelligence officers; Quantum computers; Spies;
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The metaverse : and how it will revolutionize everything / by Ball, Matthew,author.;
The term "Metaverse" is suddenly everywhere, from the front pages of national newspapers and the latest fashion trends to the plans of the most powerful companies in history. It is already shaping the policy platforms of the US government, the European Union, and the Chinese Communist Party. But what, exactly, is the Metaverse? As pioneering theorist and venture capitalist Matthew Ball explains, it is a persistent and interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds that will eventually serve as the gateway to most online experiences, and also underpin much of the physical world. For decades, these ideas have been limited to science fiction and video games, but they are now poised to revolutionize every industry and function, from finance and healthcare to education, consumer products, city planning, dating, and well beyond. Taking us on an expansive tour of the "next internet," Ball demonstrates that many proto-Metaverses are already here, such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox. Yet these offer only a glimpse of what is to come. Ball presents a comprehensive definition of the Metaverse before explaining the technologies that will power it and the breakthroughs that will be necessary to fully realize it. He addresses the governance challenges the Metaverse entails; investigates the role of Web3, blockchains, and NFTs; and predicts Metaverse winners and losers. Most importantly, he examines many of the Metaverse's almost unlimited applications. The internet will no longer be at arm's length; instead, it will surround us, with much of our lives, labor, and leisure taking place inside the Metaverse. Bringing clarity and authority to a frequently misunderstood concept, Ball foresees trillions of dollars in new value and the radical reshaping of society.
Subjects: Computers and civilization.; Human-computer interaction.; Mixed reality.; Science; Shared virtual environments.; Virtual reality.; Internet;
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Ancient Greece and beyond [videorecording]. by Entertainment One (Firm); History Channel (Television network); Istituto geografico De Agostini.;
Athens: western splendor -- A place called Etruria -- The forgotten civilization of Anatolia -- Travels through Greece -- Secrets of the Island of Minos -- The fabulous centers of Hellenism -- Visit the sanctuaries of Apollo -- Ancient itinerary in Ionia -- Mycenaeans: the civilization of heroes.Originally aired on The History Channel.Explore the ancient cities of Greece, the magnificent temples, the ruins of the Greek Islands, and the influence of the Greek culture throughout the region. Includes state-of-the-art computer graphics, spectacular on-location photography, and research from the world's leading archaeologists.E.DVD.
Subjects: Archaeology.; Civilization, Ancient.; Documentary television programs.; Excavations (Archaeology); Historical television programs.;
© c2012., Entertainment One,
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Criminal minds. [videorecording] / by Brewster, Paget,1969-; Cook, A. J.,1978-; Gibson, Thomas,1962-; Glaudini, Lola,1972-; Gubler, Matthew Gray.; Moore, Shemar,1970-; Patinkin, Mandy.; Vangsness, Kirsten.; ABC Studios (Firm); CBS DVD (Firm); CBS Paramount Network Television (Firm); Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm); Paramount Pictures Corporation.; Touchstone Television.;
Disc 1. The Fisher King, part 2 -- P911 -- The perfect storm -- Psychodrama.Disc 2. The aftermath -- The boogeyman -- North Mammon -- Empty planet.Disc 3. The last word -- Lessons learned -- Sex, birth, death -- Profiler, profiled.Disc 4. No way out -- The big game -- Revelations -- Fear and loathing.Disc 5. Distress -- Jones -- Ashes and dust -- Honor among thieves.Disc 6. Open season -- Legacy -- No way out, part II: The evilution of Frank.Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster.Originally broadcast on television during the 2006-2007 season.Jason Gideon is the head of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) and mentor to an elite team of profilers, including family man Aaron Hotchner, sex-crimes expert Elle Greenaway, hunky Derek Morgan, genius-geek Dr. Spencer Reid, department liaison "JJ" Jareau, and computer whiz Penelope Garcia. Joining them this season is Emily Prentiss who quickly learns there's nothing these agents would rather do than profile murderers and put them away.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9 enhanced) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, NTSC.
Subjects: FBI Academy. Behavioral Science Unit; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Criminal behavior; Criminal behavior, Prediction of; Criminal investigation; Detective and mystery television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2007., CBS DVD : Paramount Home Entertainment,
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Kingdom of lies : unnerving adventures in the world of cybercrime / by Fazzini, Kate,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In the tradition of Michael Lewis and Tom Wolfe, a fascinating and frightening behind-the-scenes look at the interconnected cultures of hackers, security specialists, and law enforcement. A 19-year-old Romanian student stumbles into a criminal ransomware ring in her village. Soon she is extorting Silicon Valley billionaires for millions--without knowing the first thing about computers. A veteran cybersecurity specialist has built a deep network of top notch hackers in one of the world's largest banks. But then the bank brings in a cadre of ex-military personnel to "help." A cynical Russian only leaves his tiny New Jersey apartment to hack sports cars at a high performance shop in Newark. But he opens his door to a consultant who needs his help. A hotel doorman in China once served in the People's Army, stealing intellectual property from American companies. Now he uses his skills to build up a private side-business selling the data he takes from travelers to Shanghai's commercial center. Kingdom of Lies follows the intertwined stories of cybercriminals and ethical hackers as they jump from criminal trend to criminal trend, crisis to crisis. A cybersecurity professional turned journalist, Kate Fazzini illuminates the many lies companies and governments tell us about our security, the lies criminals tell to get ahead, and the lies security leaders tell to make us think they are better at their jobs than they are.
Subjects: True crime stories.; Computer crimes.; Hackers.;
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Stephen Hawking and the theory of everything [videorecording (DVD)] / by Johnstone, Gary,1959-; Whitmey, Nigel.; Acorn Media (Firm); IWC Media.; Science Channel (Television network);
Episode 1 (ca. 45 min.) -- Episode 2 (ca. 45 min.).Producer/director, Gary Johnstone.Narrator, Nigel Whitmey.Features interviews with Hawking, John Schwarz, Lisa Randall, Michio Kaku and more.The legendary physicist's search for the secrets of the universe. ... Join Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Hawking, S. W. (Stephen W.); Cosmology.; Science; Space and time.;
© c2007., Distributed by Acorn Media,
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Ancient Egypt and beyond [videorecording]. by Entertainment One (Firm); History (Television network); Istituto geografico De Agostini.;
Pyramids: designed for eternity -- The cities of the Pharoahs -- Egypt according to Cleopatra -- The Pyramids of the Sun -- The ports of the desert -- Sailing with the Phoenicians -- At the court of the King of Kings -- The roads to El Dorado -- The lost city of the Mayas.Produced by Istituto geografico De Agostini.Take a virtual tour through rediscovered cities and see archaeological sites as their inhabitants saw them centuries ago. Explore ancient Egypt, the magnificence of the Pyramids, the city of the Pharaohs, the ancient city of Palmyra, the Mayan ruins and Incan temple at Machu Picchu. Includes state-of-the-art computer graphics, spectacular on-location photography, and research from the world's leading archaeologists.E.DVD, full screen (4x3, 1.33:1); Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Archaeology.; Civilization, Ancient.; Documentary television programs.; El Dorado.; Excavations (Archaeology); Historical television programs.;
© c2012., Entertainment One,
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Exploring the power of ChatGPT : applications, techniques, and implications / by Sarrion, Eric,author.;
Learn how to use the large-scale natural language processing model developed by OpenAI: ChatGPT. This book explains how ChatGPT uses machine learning to autonomously generate text based on user input and explores the significant implications for human communication and interaction. Author Eric Sarrion examines various aspects of ChatGPT, including its internal workings, use in computer projects, and impact on employment and society. He also addresses long-term perspectives for ChatGPT, including possible future advancements, adoption challenges, and considerations for ethical and responsible use. The book starts with an introduction to ChatGPT covering its versions, application areas, how it works with neural networks, NLP, and its advantages and limitations. Next, you'll be introduced to applications and training development projects using ChatGPT, as well as best practices for it. You'll then explore the ethical implications of ChatGPT, such as potential biases and risks, regulations, and standards. This is followed by a discussion of future prospects for ChatGPT. The book concludes with practical use case examples, such as text content creation, software programming, and innovation and creativity. This essential book summarizes what may be one of the most significant developments in artificial intelligence in recent history and provides useful insights for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of technology. You will: Understand the basics of deep learning and text generation using language models such as ChatGPT prepare data and train a language model to generate text Use ChatGPT for various applications such as marketing text generation or answering questions. Understand the use of ChatGPT through the OpenAI API and how to optimize model performance.
Subjects: ChatGPT.; Artificial intelligence; Artificial intelligence;
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Calling bullshit : the art of skepticism in a data-driven world / by Bergstrom, Carl T.,author.; West, Jevin D.(Jevin Darwin),1977-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The world is awash in bullshit, and we're drowning in it. Politicians are unconstrained by facts. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. These days, calling bullshit is a noble act. Based on Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West's popular course at the University of Washington, Calling Bullshit is a modern handbook to the art of skepticism. Bergstrom, a computational biologist, and West, an information scientist, catalogue bullshit in its many forms, explaining and offering readers the tools to see through the obfuscations, deliberate and careless, that dominate every realm of our lives. They instruct readers to ask: Who is saying it? How do they know? What do they have to gain by persuading me? Are the numbers or results too good or too dramatic to be true? Is the claim comparing like with like or apples and oranges? Is it confirming your personal bias? In this lively guide to everything from misleading statistics to "fake news," Bergstrom and West help you recognize bullshit whenever and wherever you encounter it--in data, in conversation, even within yourself--and explain it to your crystal-loving aunt or casually racist uncle. Now more than ever, calling bullshit is crucial to a properly functioning community, whether it be a circle of friends, a network of academics, or the citizenry of a nation"--
Subjects: Skepticism.;
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