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<b>A <i>WALL STREET JOURNAL, WASHINGTON POST,</i> AND <i>FINANCIAL TIMES</i> BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR<br/></b><b><br/>In this ground-breaking blend of imaginative storytelling and scientific forecasting, a pioneering AI expert and a leading writer of speculative fiction join forces to answer an imperative question: How will artificial intelligence change our world within twenty years?</b><br/><br/>AI will be the defining development of the twenty-first century. Within two decades, aspects of daily human life will be unrecognizable. AI will generate unprecedented wealth, revolutionize medicine and education through human-machine symbiosis, and create brand new forms of communication and entertainment. In liberating us from routine work, however, AI will also challenge the organizing principles of our economic and social order. Meanwhile, AI will bring new risks in the form of autonomous weapons and smart technology that inherits human bias. AI is at a tipping point, and people need to wake up-both to AI's radiant pathways and its existential perils for life as we know it.<br/><br/> In this provocative, utterly original work of "scientific fiction," Kai-Fu Lee, the former president of Google China and bestselling author of <i>AI Superpowers</i>, joins forces with celebrated novelist Chen Qiufan to imagine our world in 2041 and how it will be shaped by AI. In ten gripping short stories, set twenty years in the future, they introduce readers to an array of eye-opening 2041 settings:<br/><br/> In San Francisco, a new industry, "job reallocation," arises to serve displaced workers<br/> In Tokyo, a music fan is swept up in an immersive form of celebrity worship<br/> In Mumbai, a teenage girl rebels when AI gets in the way of romance<br/> In Seoul, virtual teachers offer orphaned twins new ways to learn and connect<br/> In Munich, a rogue quantum computer scientist's revenge plot imperils the world<br/><br/> By gazing toward a not-so-distant horizon, <i>AI 2041</i> offers urgent insights into our collective future-while reminding readers that, ultimately, humankind remains the author of its destiny.

<b>Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of <i>How to Train Your Dragon </i>soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!</b><br/><br/><b>Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!</b><br/><br/>Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they're all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.

A rural book shop. A chance to start over. But can she make her dream a reality?<br/><br/>Karen used to love the excitement of her London life, but lately her passion for expensive city living has begun to wane. So when she's given the opportunity to open a bookshop in picturesque Tanglewood, she jumps at the chance.<br/><br/>But village life is much quieter than she anticipated - is she actually suited for rural living? Resigned to a boring and uneventful Christmas, when she meets gorgeous Saul she is more than ready to have some fun and enjoy the festivities. If only Saul didn't have a reputation for being a player...<br/><br/>Will Karen become the heroine in her own Christmas romance, or will he love her and leave her under the mistletoe?<br/><br/><strong>This gorgeous festive romance is perfect for fans of Kiley Dunbar, Rachel Lucas and Sue Moorcroft.</strong>

<b>Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece!</b><br/><br/>As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world...<br/><br/>As Bonney learns the truth of what happened to her father and who was responsible, she burns with the fires of vengeance. But she'll need the help of Luffy and others if she wants to get the justice she deserves. Meanwhile, Dr. Vegapunk threatens to reveal the hidden history of the world!

'Fantasy as it ought to be written' George R.R. Martin Robin Hobb returns to her best loved characters with the second volume in a brand new series.<br/><br/>Years ago, they freed a dragon from the glaciers on Aslevjal. Then they parted, the Fool returning to far-off Clerres, while Fitz finally claimed a wife, a family, and a home of his own.   Now, betrayed and broken, the Fool has made his way back to the Six Duchies. But as Fitz attempts to heal his old friend in Buckkeep Castle his young daughter Bee is abducted from Withywoods by mysterious raiders who leave ruin and confusion in their wake. <br/><br/>Fitz must rescue his beloved Bee. At the same time the Fool is determined that Fitz travel with him to Clerres to wreak vengeance. Fitz must grimly take up his assassin's tools once more, but will he also be forced to choose between saving his child and avenging his dearest friend?

<b>Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favourite couples from her #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles </b>- <b>one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!</b><br/><br/><i>Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.</i><br/><br/><b>Jace and Clary</b>, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world - or destroy it. <b>Will and Tessa</b>, honeymooning in Paris when a seance sends them down an unexpected path. <b>Simon and Izzy</b>, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp.<br/><br/>These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare's expansive Shadowhunters series. Don't miss a chance to reunite with:<br/><br/><b>Anna and Ari</b><br/><b>Emma and Julian</b><br/><b>Kieran, Mark, and Cristina</b><br/><b>James and Cordelia</b><br/><b>Thomas and Alastair</b><br/><b>Sebastian and the Seelie Queen</b><br/><b>Jocelyn and</b> <b>Luke</b><br/><br/>A love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series.

What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? And, why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they're impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. A rallying cry to ignore the 'experts', "The Black Swan" shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertainty.