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  The Indianapolis - The Worst...

  Nova Ashford

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  The USS Indianapolis was a Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1932, and it played a vital role in the Pacific theater during World War II. Its most significant and tragic moment came in 1945, during its final mission. The ship was tasked with delivering critical components for the atomic bomb that would later be dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. This mission, which involved transporting the bomb's uranium core to the island of Tinian, was classified, and few knew about the importance of the cargo aboard the ship. 
  After successfully completing its mission and delivering the components to Tinian on July 26, 1945, the Indianapolis set sail for the Philippines, where it would rendezvous with other ships in the Pacific fleet. The ship’s captain, Charles B. McVay III, had orders to take the cruiser directly to its next destination, avoiding the traditional convoy routes to reduce the risk of submarine attack. With the war nearing its end and Japan’s defeat imminent, the ship's journey seemed routine, and there was little concern about the potential dangers ahead. The USS Indianapolis was an experienced and battle-tested ship, having served in key naval engagements throughout the war, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. 
  However, the absence of a convoy left the Indianapolis vulnerable. On the night of July 29, 1945, while traveling through the Philippine Sea, the ship was struck by two torpedoes fired by the Japanese submarine I-58. The attack tore through the hull, causing devastating damage. Within minutes, the ship began to sink, and the crew was thrown into chaos. Many of the crew members perished instantly, while others scrambled into the water, trying to escape the fiery wreckage of the ship. The survivors faced an unimaginable nightmare as they found themselves stranded in the open ocean, with little hope of immediate rescue.

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  Origins of the Universe - The...

  Keith Cooper

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  The quest to find a theory of quantum gravity that could potentially explain everything.
  
  
  Nearly 60 years ago, Nobel Prize-winners Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson stumbled across a mysterious hiss of faint radio static that was interfering with their observations. They had found the key to unravelling the story of the Big Bang and the origin of our universe.
  
  That signal was the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), the earliest light in the universe, released 379,000 years after the Big Bang. It contains secrets about what happened during the very first tiny increments of time, which had consequences that have rippled throughout cosmic history, leading to the universe of stars and galaxies that we live in today.
  
  This is the enthralling story of the quest to understand the CMB radiation and what it can tell us of the origins of time and space, from bubble universes to a cyclical cosmos - and possibly leading to the elusive theory of quantum gravity itself.

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  Technological & Social Shifts -...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  This book contains these titles: 
  - The Rise of Social Media: The rise of social media has reshaped the way people connect, communicate, and consume information. Over the past two decades, digital platforms have evolved from niche online communities to global networks that influence nearly every aspect of modern life. Social media is no longer just a tool for staying in touch with friends and family—it has become a powerful force in politics, business, entertainment, and culture. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, understanding the impact of these platforms is essential.  
  - The Rise of Remote Work: The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point in how the world approaches work. Overnight, offices across the globe emptied as organizations scrambled to adapt to a new reality: remote work. What began as an emergency measure to ensure continuity during a global crisis evolved into a massive experiment that reshaped traditional workplace norms. For many, the home became an office, kitchen tables transformed into desks, and digital platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams replaced conference rooms.  
  - The Fall of the Berlin Wall: The Berlin Wall stands as one of the most defining symbols of the Cold War, a stark reminder of the ideological divide that shaped global politics in the second half of the 20th century. For nearly three decades, it separated families, friends, and a nation, embodying the tension between the communist East and the capitalist West. Its fall on November 9, 1989, marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War and set the stage for German reunification, forever altering the political landscape of Europe and the world. 

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  The CEO's Digital Survival Guide...

  Nathan Whittacre

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  Nathan Whittacre has seen it all! Through his many years of creating systems and processes to help businesses succeed, he has firsthand knowledge of what goes disastrously wrong when the right systems are not in place. His many stories from being “in the field” can be seen throughout the book, often when he is called into rescue businesses that have fallen prey to threats from both inside and outside the organization. But he helps CEOs to understand that the best solution to avoiding the dangers these threats consistently present is prevention. This book details all the systems available to do exactly that, and in which instances they are best employed.

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  Pattern Recognition and Machine...

  Chuck Sherman

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  "Pattern Recognition: Exploring the Power of Data Analysis and Prediction through Cutting-Edge Technology" is a comprehensive guide to the field of pattern recognition, written by a team of experts in the field. 
  The book covers the fundamentals of data analysis and statistical inference before delving into the theory and application of pattern recognition techniques. The authors explore a variety of methods, including statistical pattern recognition, machine learning, and deep learning, and provide practical examples of their use in computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing, bioinformatics, finance, robotics, and automation. 
  Readers will learn about template matching, Fourier analysis and wavelets, feature extraction and selection, object recognition, image segmentation, texture analysis, and more. The book also covers supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, including linear regression and classification, decision trees, support vector machines, and clustering algorithms. 
  The authors discuss the potential impact of quantum computing on pattern recognition, as well as ethical considerations in the field. With its accessible writing style and detailed examples, "Pattern Recognition: Exploring the Power of Data Analysis and Prediction through Cutting-Edge Technology" is an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. 
   

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  Space Piracy - Preparing for a...

  Marc Feldman, Hugh Taylor, Col....

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  Space Piracy is a forward-thinking resource that considers, analyzes, and provides solutions to the influence of the ignoble side of humanity in the realm of outer space, where potential for crime, corruption, piracy, and war increases as the exploitation of space as a commercial resource continues to develop. This book blends the authors' knowledge with that of subject matter experts to deliver a holistic understanding of criminality in space and help listeners broaden their horizons beyond their own area of specialization. 
   
   
   
  Some of the topics explored in this insightful book include space hacking, from software, data, network, and hardware risks to existing cybersecurity standards and practices in space; criminal organizations that might pursue criminal activities in space, including cartels, kidnappers and devicenappers, and governments; and laws and treaties relevant to space crime, such as the Communications Satellite Act and the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. 
   
   
   
  Filled with practical, thought-provoking knowledge and guidance, Space Piracy earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of professionals working in the best of humanity's institutions, including law and intelligence services, finance, insurance and risk management, corporations, and the sciences, who seek to combat what the worst of us may be dreaming up.

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