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  Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer...

  Satoshi Nakamoto

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  "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System" is the seminal white paper published by the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital currency. This document introduces Bitcoin, a revolutionary decentralized digital currency that facilitates secure, direct transactions between individuals without the need for a central authority such as banks or financial institutions. The white paper meticulously outlines the architecture and functioning of the Bitcoin network, which relies on a peer-to-peer topology to operate seamlessly.At the core of Bitcoin's design is the blockchain, a public ledger that records all transactions across the network. This ledger is maintained by a network of nodes that validate and timestamp transactions through a consensus mechanism known as Proof of Work (PoW). Miners, participants who contribute computational power to solve cryptographic puzzles, play a crucial role in this process by ensuring the integrity and chronological order of the blockchain while being rewarded with newly minted bitcoins.The white paper addresses critical challenges that plagued earlier attempts at digital cash systems, particularly the problem of double-spending—where a single digital token could be spent more than once. By employing cryptographic proof and a distributed network, Bitcoin ensures that once a transaction is confirmed, it is immutable and publicly verifiable, thereby preventing any alteration or fraud.Furthermore, the paper discusses the implications of a fixed supply of bitcoins, capped at 21 million, which introduces scarcity and positions Bitcoin as a deflationary asset. This finite supply is managed through a halving process, where the reward for mining new blocks is halved approximately every four years, slowing the rate of new bitcoin creation over time.In essence, "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System" not only proposes a novel technological framework but also encapsulates a vision for a financial system that is transparent, secure, and independent of traditional centralized control. This vision has since sparked the creation of numerous cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based applications, fundamentally transforming the landscape of digital finance and the broader economic system.

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  Oil - Power Politics and...

  Ian Fitzgerald

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  A fascinating overview of the substance that has shaped the modern world. 
   
  In this compelling account, Ian Fitzgerald tells the complete story of oil, from its formation over millions of years to its first discovery and use by humankind to its role as a crucial energy source and the conflicts that have since revolved around it. 
   
  Along the way, he covers such themes as technological innovation, cartels and collusions, oil's ever-depleting stocks and the rise of environmentalism, and its staggering influence on politics and business. Taking us from the days of oil barons like John D. Rockefeller and the first refineries of Standard Oil through to the formation of OPEC in the mid-20th century and the rise of fracking in the 21st, A History of Oil explores everything from the creation of plastics to the causes of the Gulf Wars.

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  Artificial Intelligence in...

  Craig Dames

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  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of healthcare, offering new possibilities for improving diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. At its core, AI refers to the ability of machines to simulate human intelligence through learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. In healthcare, this means using advanced computational models and algorithms to analyze data, identify patterns, and make predictions that were once the exclusive domain of human experts. 
  The journey of AI in medicine began in the mid-20th century with the development of the first rudimentary computer programs designed to simulate human cognition. Since then, technological advancements have propelled AI into the forefront of healthcare innovation. Today, AI is used across a wide range of applications, from enhancing medical imaging and diagnosing diseases to streamlining administrative tasks and improving patient outcomes. 
  One of the most notable contributions of AI to healthcare is in the realm of diagnosis and disease detection. Machine learning algorithms, for instance, are capable of analyzing vast datasets—such as medical images, electronic health records (EHRs), and genomic information—to detect patterns that might be invisible to the human eye. AI systems are now being used to detect conditions like cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders at earlier stages, offering the potential for more accurate and timely interventions.

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  Transform Your Narrative: Craft...

  Lorian Vale

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  Transform Your Narrative: Craft Your Vision for Impact**   
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  Our guide stands out due to its thorough approach, which is crucial for achieving your goals. Concepts are explored in-depth rather than skimmed over. 
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  From Zero to Millionaire - A...

  Nicolas Bérubé

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  “Investing is a simple activity, which an entire industry strives to make complicated to justify its existence.” At a time when a record number of people are investing in the stock market, this book by award-winning financial writer Nicolas Bérubé reveals how any investor can get rich and beat the professionals at their own game by investing less than an hour a year of their time. Admitting that he felt like a ‘zero’ after his first mistakes as a beginner investor, Nicolas has never stopped trying to understand what separates the winners from the losers. He has observed how the greatest investors around the world think and act, meeting and interviewing many of them, and going on to include the revealing results here. He also uses little-known examples, such as the forgotten theft of the Mona Lisa, Isaac Newton’s stock market disaster, and the mistake made by one of the world’s greatest investors, to make learning about investing a compelling journey through history, psychology, and finance. Finally, using the latest research, he identifies proven and accessible ways to invest, and offers concrete advice on how to get started or take control of your investments today. From Zero to Millionaire gives you the tools to understand the stock market, and the skills to better manage your investments.

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  Everything Connects -...

  Drake Baer Faisal Hoque

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  WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLER2023 Book Excellence Award Finalist in BusinessAn updated edition for an ever-shifting landscape of changeIn Everything Connects, serial entrepreneur and thought leader Faisal Hoque teams up with journalist Drake Baer to provide a framework that shows readers how to:• Holistically connect the “when” and “what” with who they are• Inspire and lead inside and outside of their organization• Generate ideas, grounded decisions, and long-term valuePart philosophy, part business, and part history, this book is a kaleidoscopic view of the way humans―by being able to think out of the box―have been able to achieve greatness for themselves, their organizations, and the world at large.You'll learn from the wisdom of Eastern philosophies that are over 2,500 years old and the interconnected insights of Leonardo da Vinci. Couple that with Fortune 100 corporate cross pollination for creativity and startup thinking for how to adapt with ease, and you have Everything Connects. This isn't just a quick fix for your next financial quarter; this is how you succeed in the long run.This updated version includes new content that is inextricably connected to leveraging and thriving in this environment of change. Through the lens of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic, we can see how it’s essential to reframe the ways we approach how we work, play, and live.The new content adds further substance to the seminal focus of the first version of Everything Connects and furthers the core message—that everything, in fact, does have a relationship to everything else resulting in a powerful synergy.

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