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Uncover the power of statistics in changing the world for the better. In this insightful book by Tim Harford, learn how to decipher numbers found on social media and in the papers with confidence and a healthy level of skepticism. Using ten simple rules for understanding numbers, plus one golden rule, Harford takes readers deep into the world of bad research and disinformation to find invaluable gems of data and analysis. Meet characters like John Maynard Keynes and Florence Nightingale, and discover how good statistics are like a telescope for an astronomer or an X-ray for a radiologist. See the world with crystal clarity and learn the power of numbers in How to Make the World Add Up.

Experience the thrilling world of online role-playing games through the eyes of John Chu, a “sherpa” who takes clients on virtual adventures for a fee. When he is hired by a mysterious wealthy client, his dream assignment becomes a nightmare as he realizes the man may be a powerful dictator with dangerous motives. With enemies closing in from all sides, Chu must use his skills to stay alive in a world where there is no reset button.

A mysterious illness sweeps through a college town in Southern California, causing people to fall asleep and not wake up. Panic ensues as the number of cases multiplies, and the town is put under quarantine. As classes are canceled and supplies run low, a group of individuals from various walks of life are forced to come together and try to make sense of the illness. Unusual levels of brain activity are recorded in those infected, who are dreaming heightened dreams, but what are they dreaming of?

Protecting humanity's future is the central challenge of our time, according to this urgent and eye-opening book. Exploring the cutting-edge science behind existential catastrophes such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and engineered pathogens, the author shows how ending these risks is among the most pressing moral issues of our time. Through over a decade of research, he offers a startling reassessment of human history and the steps we must take to ensure that our generation is not the last.

Join the mysterious and deadly world of Rabbits, an alternate reality game that uses our global reality as its canvas. Follow K, a Rabbits obsessive, as they navigate through the eleventh round of the game, which has the potential to alter reality itself. With billionaires, conspiracies, and a high body count, this surrealist techno-thriller is not for the faint of heart. Discover the true reward of the game and the deadly consequences of losing.

Explore a futuristic world where different threads of liberation become tangled with the possibilities of memory and time in The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer. Singer-songwriter, actor, fashion icon, activist, and worldwide superstar Janelle Monáe brings her Afrofuturistic vision to the page in this collection of powerful and bold tales. Drawing on the traditions of speculative writers like Octavia Butler and filled with themes of identity expression, technology, and love, these stories examine the costs of trying to unravel the threads that control our memories in a totalitarian existence.

Embark on a journey to Lost Worlds & Mythological Kingdoms with an all-new anthology of adventure and mystery. From the fabled island of Avalon to the golden city of El Dorado, explore what lies beyond the edge of the map with original contributions from today's masters of science fiction and fantasy. With short stories sure to enthrall every reader, including Tobias S. Buckell, Kate Elliott, Jeffrey Ford, and more, this rich tradition is sure to delight any lover of imaginative fiction. What secrets lie waiting for you on this incredible journey into the unknown?

Discover a unique exploration of Chinese science fiction with "Sinopticon." Curated and translated by critically acclaimed writer Xueting Christine Ni, this stunning collection showcases thirteen award-winning and up-and-coming talents, all available in English for the first time. From the renowned "Starship: Library" to "Meisje met de Parel," this is a must-have for fans of great fiction. Explore the breadth of Chinese SF with writers such as Gu Shi, Han Song, and Regina Kanyu Wang, and discover a new era of speculative fiction from the late 20th century onwards.