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Smart Home Wellness: Designing a Healthier Life Through Technology

Although we usually think of technology as something unique to modern times, our ancestors began to create the first technologies millions of years ago in the form of prehistoric tools and weapons. Over time, eight key technologies gradually freed us from the limitations of our animal origins.

From award-winning Financial Times journalist Sarah O’Connor, a deeply reported investigation into how AI is transforming our working lives in unpredictable ways A tsunami of change, we are told, is sweeping the economy, as robots and AI threaten to take over tasks done by humans. But while we...

In a world rapidly shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and constant disruption, success no longer depends on memorizing information—it depends on how you think, create, and connect. Future Ready Minds is a practical and inspiring guide to developing the human skills that will matter most in the AI-driven era.

Take back control of your attention in a world designed to steal it. Your phone buzzes. Your inbox fills. Your mind never rests. Modern technology promised convenience but delivered overwhelm. Thousands of unread emails, endless notifications, cluttered photo libraries, and constant screen time quietly drain your focus, productivity, and mental energy every single day. The Digital Cleanse is a practical step-by-step guide to organizing your digital life without abandoning technology.

We are unprepared for the greatest discovery of modern science. Scientists are confident that there is alien life across the universe yet we have not moved beyond our perception of 'aliens' as Hollywood stereotypes. The time has come to abandon our fixation on alien monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing. Using his own expert understanding of life on earth and Darwin's theory of evolution - which applies throughout the universe - Cambridge zoologist Dr Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like.

Brought to you by Penguin. From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progress For close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and...

In The Viral Ideas Playbook, you'll discover a powerful, science-backed framework that reveals how ideas spread, grow, and sustain influence in today's fast-moving digital world.

In a contest of change, which century from the past millennium would come up trumps? Imagine the Black Death took on the female vote in a pub brawl, or the Industrial Revolution faced the Internet in a medieval joust - whose side would you be on? In this hugely entertaining book, celebrated historian Ian Mortimer takes us on a whirlwind tour of Western history, pitting one century against another in his quest to measure change.

Building your first PC doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you’ve ever stared at a pile of computer parts and felt overwhelmed, The Frame Rate Frontier is your calm, step-by-step roadmap from unopened boxes to a fully powered machine. Written in plain English without unnecessary jargon this beginner-friendly guide walks you through every stage of the build with confidence and clarity.

In today’s digital world, short-form video content dominates platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. But standing out in a sea of creators requires more than just posting clips—it requires strategy, creativity, and understanding what truly drives engagement.

Audie Award, History/Biography, 2016. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with 23 of the 24 moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail.

Turn your ideas into real apps—without writing a single line of code. Build Apps Without Coding is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that shows you how to create functional, real-world applications using modern no-code tools. Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or creator, this audiobook helps you transform ideas into digital products—without needing technical expertise. No programming. No complexity. Just smart building.

Brought to you by Penguin. An instant NEW YORK TIMES bestseller ** A Guardian biggest book of the autumn ** AI is the greatest threat to our existence that we have ever faced. The scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction – but it’s not too late to change course...

Most people are using ChatGPT the wrong way. They ask random questions, generate quick answers, and move on. But the real power of AI isn’t just getting answers—it’s building systems that work for you automatically. ChatGPT Automation for Beginners shows you how to turn ChatGPT into a practical automation engine that can help you build sales systems, marketing workflows, and business processes—even if you have no technical background.

Unlocking the Code of Life: Just What Exactly Is CRISPR Technology? by Jorik Malvern is an extraordinary exploration of one of the most revolutionary scientific breakthroughs of the modern age. Clear, engaging, and deeply informative, this book takes listeners on a journey from the discovery of DNA to the dawn of genetic editing — a story that transforms our understanding of life itself.

A student has gone missing in Edinburgh. She's not just any student, though, but the daughter of well-to-do and influential bankers. There's almost nothing to go on until DI John Rebus gets an unmistakable gut feeling that there's more to this than just another runaway spaced out on unaccustomed...

In 2017, a small crew gathered in a windowless Pentagon room to put AI at the heart of how America makes war. Led by a Marine Corps colonel haunted by the deaths of US troops and prospect of AI-enhanced rivals, the Project Maven team raced to send AI into combat, igniting controversy and forever changing the US military. Summoning the mayhem of a tech startup, the group wrestled Pentagon bureaucrats and each other, enlisted an initially reluctant Silicon Valley, and convinced US forces to deploy little-tested AI systems in hot wars.

In a world where automation is accelerating and algorithms are reshaping careers, the real competitive advantage is a powerful personal brand. Rising in the Age of AI is your practical roadmap to standing out, staying relevant, and thriving in the future of work. This book shows you how to position yourself as irreplaceable by combining human creativity, strategic thinking, and AI tools—without needing to be a tech expert.

Why does modern life revolve around objectives? From how science is funded, to improving how children are educated—and nearly everything in-between—our society has become obsessed with a seductive illusion: that greatness results from doggedly measuring improvement in the relentless pursuit...