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The Merge : A Novel. by Walker, Grace.;
'The Merge' is a thrilling and ominously prophetic debut set in a world when Earth and its resources have been pushed to breaking point, giving rise to a revolutionary - and highly controversial - procedure in which two peoples consciousness can be combined to exist in one body.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Dystopian; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Political; FICTION / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic; FICTION / Science Fiction / General; FICTION / Women;
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While Israel Slept : How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East. by Katz, Yaakov.;
'While Israel Slept' tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israels weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the worlds most powerful militaries. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to October 7, 2023, the book exposes the intelligence and strategic failures that enabled this devastating invasion.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Middle East / Israel & Palestine; HISTORY / Military / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism;
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If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies : Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All. by Yudkowsky, Eliezer.;
'If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies' is an urgent warning from two artificial intelligence insiders on the reckless scramble to build superhuman AI - and how it will end humanity unless we change course.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects;
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The God Test : Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. by Wright, Robert.;
'The God Test' is a sweeping new view of artificial intelligence that argues this revolution will challenge us spiritually and could restore a missing ingredient in modern life - our sense of purpose.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / Expert Systems; COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Future Studies;
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38 Londres Street : On Impunity, Pinochet in England, and a Nazi in Patagonia. by Sands, Philippe.;
In this intimate legal and historical detective story, Philippe Sands traces the footsteps of two of the 20th centurys most merciless criminals - accused of genocide and crimes against humanity - testing the limits of immunity and impunity after Nuremberg. From the author of 'The Ratline' (9780525520962) and 'East West Street' (9780385350716).Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: LAW / Criminal Law / General; LAW / International; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Genocide & War Crimes;
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The Age of Extraction : How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity. by Wu, Tim.;
'The Age of Extraction' is a concise yet century-spanning exploration of the power of platforms, what the future of capitalism will look like, and how to build economies that provide equality and lasting prosperity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Government & Business; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General;
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The Tragedy of True Crime : Four Guilty Men and the Stories That Define Us. by Lennon, John J.;
'The Tragedy of True Crime' is a first-person journalistic account of the lives of four men who have killed, written by a man who has killed. Lennon entered the New York prison system with a sentence of 28 years to life but after he stepped into a writing workshop at Attica Correctional Facility, his whole life changed. Reporting from the cell block and the prison yard, Lennon challenges our obsession with true crime by telling the full life stories of men now serving time for the lives they took.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology; TRUE CRIME / Murder / General;
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Race Against Terror : Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War. by Tapper, Jake.;
'Race Against Terror' is the unforgettable true story of two assistant U.S. attorneys in a race to lock up a dangerous al Qaeda terrorist before hes set free.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Military / United States; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism; TRUE CRIME / Murder / General;
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The power of scars : my journey from refugee to CEO. by Ladak, Nizar.;
"A deeply moving and impactful narrative that bridges the gap between Nizar Ladak's harrowing experiences as a refugee fleeing Uganda and his remarkable rise to success as a corporate leader. Through this journey, Ladak explores how hardship has shaped his resilience, providing invaluable lessons for both personal and professional growth. This book offers a unique perspective by intertwining Ladak's personal narrative with leadership insights and academic research, demonstrating how resilience developed in the face of racial and social challenges can be a powerful tool for success. From the trauma of displacement to the challenges of building a new life in Toronto, and the eventual loss of his job at Health Quality Ontario, Ladak shares his story with vulnerability and wisdom, offering readers practical guidance on overcoming adversity. In an era where equity, diversity, and inclusion are more crucial than ever, The Power of Scars provides a roadmap for cultivating resilience. While scars may be lasting, they do not have to define one's future."-- Provided by publisher.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Diversity & Inclusion; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Refugees;
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Dead and Alive : Essays. by Smith, Zadie.;
This new collection of essays brings Zadie Smith's dexterity as an essayist to bear on a range of subjects that have captured her attention in recent years. With an eye towards the past and the present, Smith examines what it means to identify with our contemporary world and the history that frames it.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays; LITERARY CRITICISM / Books & Reading; LITERARY CRITICISM / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture;
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