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  Quantum Computing and Artificial...

  Martin K. Ettington

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  Intelligence is the most powerful force ever to emerge in the universe. 
  Today, intelligence is undergoing its most radical transformation since the emergence of the human mind. 
  Artificial intelligence has moved from theory into daily life. Algorithms now diagnose disease, generate art, predict markets, and converse with humans in natural language. Yet beneath these achievements lies a deeper truth: most contemporary AI remains constrained by the limits of classical computation. It excels at pattern recognition but struggles with genuine understanding, intuition, and creativity. It scales, but it does not truly think. 
  At the same time, a second revolution is quietly unfolding—one that challenges our deepest assumptions about computation itself. Quantum computing does not merely make calculations faster; it operates on principles fundamentally different from classical logic. Superposition, entanglement, and probabilistic collapse allow quantum systems to explore vast landscapes of possibilities simultaneously. These machines do not step through solutions one at a time—they sample reality in a way that resembles intuition more than calculation. 
  When artificial intelligence and quantum computing converge, intelligence itself changes form. 
  This book explores that convergence—and the consequences that follow.

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  The Reluctant Carer - Dispatches...

  The Reluctant Carer

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  An irresistibly moving, funny and urgent memoir about the reality of caring for your parents, when you can barely care for yourself.'Moving and real, as well as splutter-your-tea funny' – Miranda SawyerIt was the kind of phone call we all dread. Your elderly father has been admitted to hospital. Your mum is about to be left at home alone. The answer? Drop everything. Go. Help. The reality? Not so straightforward. Suddenly, you’re a kid again, stranded in the overheated house you grew up in. They need you 24/7, that much is obvious. And you want to help, of course you do. But soon your life starts to unravel almost as quickly as their health.In between bouts of washing, feeding, cooking and fighting there are days that test you, days where everything goes wrong and days where everyone, miraculously rises to the occasion. And in between all of that, you learn how to care. But this time with feeling.Irresistibly funny, unflinching and deeply moving, this is a love letter to family and friends, to carers and to anyone who has ever packed a small bag intent on staying for just a few days. This is a true story of what it really means to be a carer. This is The Reluctant Carer.‘Hilarious, bitter, poignant and profound . . . like an existential soap opera – only with more laughs.‘ - Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan

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  TypeScript - A comprehensive...

  Et Tu Code

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  Master TypeScript, the popular JavaScript superset, with this comprehensive guide! 
  Learn how to write better, more maintainable code using TypeScript's advanced features like type checking, interfaces, classes, and modules. 
  This book covers everything from the basics of TypeScript syntax to advanced topics like working with third-party libraries and integrating with other development tools. 
  With real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials, you'll be able to apply your new skills to build robust and scalable applications. 
  Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this guide will help you unlock the full potential of TypeScript and take your coding skills to the next level.

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  Hacking and Network Protocols

  James Ferry

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  "Hacking and Network Protocols: Strategies for Protection and Penetration in Networking" is an essential guide that bridges the gap between network defense and offensive tactics, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles that drive both protection and penetration in modern networks. 
  This book dives deep into the architecture of network protocols, uncovering the mechanics that govern their operation and how they can be both a target for hackers and a line of defense for network administrators. Readers will learn about the various types of attacks that can be carried out against network protocols, from man-in-the-middle attacks to denial of service (DoS) disruptions, and how such vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious actors. 
  But more than just understanding attacks, this book focuses heavily on defense mechanisms. It outlines strategic approaches to securing networks, from deploying advanced encryption practices to setting up comprehensive intrusion detection systems. Each chapter presents real-world scenarios and case studies, allowing readers to explore the consequences of both weak and robust network defenses. 
  Expert interviews and commentary provide insights into the evolving landscape of network security, offering foresight into future challenges and the technologies being developed to counter them. Whether you are a cybersecurity professional aiming to enhance your tactical skills or a network administrator seeking to fortify your infrastructure, "Hacking and Network Protocols" offers the knowledge and strategies needed to understand and manipulate the framework of network security effectively. 
   

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  Choosing One’s Best Death

  M.D. Lonny Shavelson

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  In this 2025 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, Lonny Shavelson, M.D., a national leader in medical aid in dying, reframes it as compassionate end-of-life care rooted in honest conversation, emotional support, and patient choice. He dispels myths equating it with suicide, explains safeguards against coercion, and highlights the importance of multidisciplinary, whole-person care. 
   Dr. Shavelson is a California physician best known as a national leader in medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients. Dr Shavelson worked for nearly three decades as an emergency department physician in Berkeley, California, and later served as a primary care doctor in a clinic for immigrants and refugees. He's a founder and Board Chair of the Academy of Medical Aid-In-Dying, where he helps develop best practices, clinician education, and policy in this emerging field. He has also consulted widely with hospitals, ethics committees, and state efforts to implement aid-in-dying laws. He is the author of A Chosen Death (Simon & Schuster 1995) and Medical Aid In Dying: A Guide For Patients And Their Supporters (American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying, 2022)

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  Here Comes the Sun - A Last...

  Bill McKibben

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  From the acclaimed environmentalist, a call to harness solar power and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. 
   
   
   
  Every eighteen hours, the world puts up a nuclear power plant's–worth of solar panels. At the same time, combustion continues to melt our poles, poison our bodies, and drive our global inequality. And it is no longer necessary: For the first time in 700,000 years, we know how to catch the sun’s rays and convert them into energy. 
   
   
   
  In Here Comes the Sun, world-renowned author Bill McKibben tells the story of our sudden spike in power from the sun and wind. McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy, which, if it accelerates, gives us a chance not just to limit climate change’s damage, but to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. Getting there means overcoming obstacles like Big Oil, but McKibben sees a chance for a new civilization: one that looks up to the sun, every day, as the star that fuels our world.

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