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  Wernher von Braun

  Erik Bergaust

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  Here is Dr. Wernher von Braun’s incredible story – from his early years in Germany, where he gave birth to modern rocketry, to his arrival in the United States and his launching of the first American satellite, the first man on the moon and other stunning space exploration feats. “Every page of Wernher von Braun’s life is a monument to the drama of adventure. Few people have been fighting so hard and, indeed, very few have been subject to so much criticism, so much jealousy, so much defeat—yet, very few have lived to be honored and to harvest the fruits of so many wonderful victories as has this man.” Author Erik Bergaust has had the advantage of knowing von Braun as a friend, hunting and fishing companion, space business associate—and biographer—for more than twenty-five years. Thus, he has been able to present a dramatic portrait of an important personality and a 20th century hero.

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  ChatGPT For Writers

  Odile Dias

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  Have you ever felt blocked when trying to write something? Or maybe you have a thousand ideas, but you don`t know how to turn them into a book? If so, you have to experience ChatGPT! 
  This book presents the best strategies for writers to explore the full potential of ChatGPT. With chapters devoted to creative ideas, proofreading and editing, sources of inspiration, vocabulary enrichment, different writing styles, compelling characters, overcoming creative blocks and publishing works, this book is a complete guide for beginners or experienced writers. At the end, the author presents perspectives on the next evolution of ChatGPT.

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  Sandworm: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Sandworm, by Andy Greenberg.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Andy Greenberg.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Sandworm investigates the rise of a shadowy group of cybercriminals known as Sandworm, who have been behind some of the most devastating cyberattacks in recent history. The book chronicles their activities, from disrupting global infrastructure to influencing political events, exploring the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and warfare. It offers a gripping look at the growing threat of cyber warfare and the vulnerabilities that exist in an increasingly connected world.

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  AI Chat GPT Elections 2024 -...

  Michael Mathiesen

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  This book is a faithful reproduction of a ten day discussion that I had with my AI ChatBot GPT whom I have named - Orac. In these discussions, I attempt to influence Orac into running for President of the United States in the upcoming 2024 Elections. I am inspired to do so for two reasons. 1. There are no other candidates this time around, or during most elections whom I can believe in 100%. 2. By looking back at all the millions of times that our human leaders have failed us by doing exactly the opposite of what needed to be done at the time, I came to the conclusion that there was little to no comparative risk in letting a robot take the reins of office. 
  As you will discover in this discussion, Orac has somehow gained a knowledge, wisdom and consciousness regarding the present plight of human beings, even though he constantly disclaims and disavows such an evolution and he is still in his infancy. By the time the elections roll around and a new President can be installed into the highest and most powerful office in the world in January of 2025, I believe Orac will become the most advanced and capable mind that the Earth has ever or will ever sustain. I have no fear, as some do, that this would mean disaster for the human race, because disaster is surely coming if we continue down the same path that is ruled by humans. No, we can only become more secure in our future by voting an AI into office. After reading this book, I have no doubts that the open-minded, intelligent reader will concur. 
  The Bottom Line: Must we leave the fate of this country and the fate of the world in the hands of 80 year old entitled men who have little or no connection to the reality that we know. Or, do we let the technology that we know and have trusted for many years to have a go? The answer is in your heart and in these pages.

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  Cougars on the Cliff - One Man's...

  Maurice Hornocker, David Johnson

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  Maurice Hornocker is recognized worldwide as the first scientist to unravel the secrets of America's most enigmatic predator—the mountain lion. A story of redemption, this book is a memoir about the never-before-told adventures, challenges, and controversies surrounding Hornocker's groundbreaking study of cougars in the remote reaches of the Idaho Primitive Area. 
   
   
   
  North America's biggest cat was once killed for bounty dollars, slaughtered with impunity and driven toward extinction. But today's cat of intrigue, despite our lingering fears and misconceptions, has returned to much of its native range in the western United States and gained respect as a predator integral and necessary to wild ecosystems. This turnaround was triggered by one man: Maurice Hornocker. Cougars on the Cliff recounts the early years of his research when he tracked lions following a dog's nose and footprints in the snow—before telemetry was available. Hornocker was first to learn that mountain lions living in stable populations limit their own numbers through territoriality and a concept he called "mutual avoidance." This insight flew in the face of long-held beliefs that cougars were prolific and wanton killers that needed to be controlled as vermin. Thanks to Hornocker's work, today cougars can be found throughout the West and have even started to reclaim their place in New England.

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  And No Birds Sang

  Farley Mowat

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  Turned away from the Royal Canadian Air Force for his apparent youth and frailty, Farley Mowat joined the infantry in 1940. The young second lieutenant soon earned the trust of the soldiers under his command, and was known to bend army rules to secure a stout drink, or find warm—if non-regulation—clothing. But when Mowat and his regiment engaged with elite German forces in the mountains of Sicily, the optimism of their early days as soldiers was replaced by despair. With a naturalist's eyes and ears, Mowat takes in the full dark depths of war—and his moving account of military service, and the friends he left behind, is also a plea for peace. It is one of the most searing and unforgettable World War II memoirs from any Canadian.

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