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Flesh and Machines

Author : Rodney Brooks

Publisher : Vintage

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 12,46 MB

Release : 2003-02-04

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 037572527X

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Are we really on the brink of having robots to mop our floors, do our dishes, mow our lawns, and clean our windows? And are researchers that close to creating robots that can think, feel, repair themselves, and even reproduce? Rodney A. Brooks, director of the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory believes we are. In this lucid and accessible book, Brooks vividly depicts the history of robots and explores the ever-changing relationships between humans and their technological brethren, speculating on the growing role that robots will play in our existence. Knowing the moral battle likely to ensue, he posits a clear philosophical argument as to why we should not fear that change. What results is a fascinating book that offers a deeper understanding of who we are and how we can control what we will become.



Kismet's Unique Logic

Author : Dayman Rayne

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 110 pages

File Size : 20,65 MB

Release : 2014-05-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1105851192

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Kismet leads some to greatness, love and acceptance. But some have to go through trials in there lives that feels like hell on earth. The things we do in the past shapes how kismet leads us to our destiny



Digital Media

Author : Paul Messaris

Publisher : Peter Lang

Page : 362 pages

File Size : 13,83 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Art

ISBN : 9780820478401

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In this must-have new anthology, top media scholars explore the leading edge of digital media studies to provide a broad, authoritative survey of the study of the field and a compelling preview of future developments. This book is divided into five key areas - video games, digital images, the electronic word, computers and music, and new digital media - and offers an invaluable guide for students and scholars alike.



Kismet's Kiss

Author : Cate Rowan

Publisher : Cate Rowan

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 43,36 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1456368605

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KISMET'S KISS is a two-time RWA Golden Heart(r) Finalist and a winner of the Duel on the Delta, Molly, and Put Your Heart in a Book contests.In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic strikes the palace of Sultan Kuramos. Only a magical healer from an enemy land has the skill to save his royal household, but Kuramos never imagined the healer would be a woman.Healer Varene finds her own surprises in Kad. She expects the sultan's arrogance, but not his courage or his selfless care of the ill--or the possibility that the epidemic is the curse of a vengeful goddess.Kuramos's culture condemns Varene's mystical talents. Her presence triggers an insurrection, yet as he and the healer toil for a cure, he loses his heart to her. She falls for him as well, but how can she relinquish her homeland and her principles--especially when he already has a harem and his family may be cursed?Reviews:"Kismet's Kiss is a must-read for all fantasy romance lovers." --The Romance Reviews"Magic, passion, and intrigue--Kismet's Kiss has it all! Cate Rowan's uniquely compelling fantasy debut is set in a fascinating and fully realized world where danger lurks in every shadow. Rowan is definitely an author to watch!"--Alyssa Day, New York Times bestselling author"Kismet's Kiss is a magical, exhilarating, sensual delight. Lush exotic world building, riveting storyline, and strong personable characters set the stage for a rich and captivating story." --Smexy Books"A wonderful Arabian Nights story laced with humor and scheming with intriguing twists."--Robin D. Owens, RITA-winning author of Heart Thief and Guardian of Honor"...Envelops the reader in a lush, exotic world of silk and sherbet, scimitars and precious stones... Kismet's Kiss delivers an exhilarating reading experience."--SciFiGuy.ca"Kismet's Kiss is a k-i-s-s-a-b-l-e read filled with magic, intrigue and romance!"--Cheryl's Book Nook"...A harem fantasy brimming with desire, enchantment and betrayal... I highly recommend Kismet's Kiss to all readers who enjoy a touch of magic with their romance."--The Romance Studio"Kismet's Kiss is a lush, inviting, immersive gem of a book. No one who loves being swept away by a great story should miss this!"--Kendra Leigh Castle, author of Renegade Angel and Call of the Highland Moon"Kismet's Kiss is a compelling tale of love and duty set amid the clash of cultures. A thoroughly enjoyable adventure!"--Jana Oliver, author of the Time Rovers series and The Demon Trapper's Daughter"Kismet's Kiss has everything a reader of fantasy could ask for--suspense, action, incredible world-building and magic. What captured me most was a romance so exquisitely crafted that it kept me up all night, devouring every word until the very last page. This story is a one-sitting read to be savored again and again!"--Shelby Reed, author of Midnight Rose and The Fifth Favor



Kismet

Author : Luke Tredget

Publisher : Little, Brown

Page : 319 pages

File Size : 24,37 MB

Release : 2018-08-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0316418285

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Black Mirror meets Bridget Jones in this whip-smart debut set in a world where the ultimate matchmaking app has redefined romance. Twenty-nine-year-old Anna is smart, vivacious, and in the midst of a complete existential meltdown. Sure, from the outside everything in her life seems to be going just fine: She has a decent job, a devoted BFF, and a lovely boyfriend named Pete with whom she is exactly 70% compatible, according to Kismet, the matchmaking app that everyone in Anna's world uses to find love. Still . . . isn't there supposed to be more to life than this? Should she settle for a secure and predictable existence with Pete, or risk everything for a life of passion and adventure? With true adulthood (the dreaded thirty) just weeks away, Anna secretly re-joins Kismet, and soon encounters Geoff, a dashing, forty-something journalist with whom she has a shockingly high compatibility score of 81. How can she not at least see where this goes . . . ? A funny and propulsive love story for our over-networked age, Kismet challenges us to take stock of how technology shapes our desires and what it means to "settle."



Hacking Connected Cars

Author : Alissa Knight

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 22,23 MB

Release : 2020-03-17

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1119491800

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A field manual on contextualizing cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to connected cars through penetration testing and risk assessment Hacking Connected Cars deconstructs the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used to hack into connected cars and autonomous vehicles to help you identify and mitigate vulnerabilities affecting cyber-physical vehicles. Written by a veteran of risk management and penetration testing of IoT devices and connected cars, this book provides a detailed account of how to perform penetration testing, threat modeling, and risk assessments of telematics control units and infotainment systems. This book demonstrates how vulnerabilities in wireless networking, Bluetooth, and GSM can be exploited to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of connected cars. Passenger vehicles have experienced a massive increase in connectivity over the past five years, and the trend will only continue to grow with the expansion of The Internet of Things and increasing consumer demand for always-on connectivity. Manufacturers and OEMs need the ability to push updates without requiring service visits, but this leaves the vehicle’s systems open to attack. This book examines the issues in depth, providing cutting-edge preventative tactics that security practitioners, researchers, and vendors can use to keep connected cars safe without sacrificing connectivity. Perform penetration testing of infotainment systems and telematics control units through a step-by-step methodical guide Analyze risk levels surrounding vulnerabilities and threats that impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability Conduct penetration testing using the same tactics, techniques, and procedures used by hackers From relatively small features such as automatic parallel parking, to completely autonomous self-driving cars—all connected systems are vulnerable to attack. As connectivity becomes a way of life, the need for security expertise for in-vehicle systems is becoming increasingly urgent. Hacking Connected Cars provides practical, comprehensive guidance for keeping these vehicles secure.



How to Tell Fate from Destiny

Author : Charles Harrington Elster

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 422 pages

File Size : 23,99 MB

Release : 2018-10-23

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1328583236

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“In this part-thesaurus, part-hilarious manual of style, Elster breaks down the most common mistakes of the English language.”—Booklist If you have trouble distinguishing the verbs imitate and emulate, the relative pronouns that and which, or the adjectives pliant, pliable, and supple, never fear—How to Tell Fate from Destiny is here to help! With more than 500 headwords, the book is replete with advice on how to differentiate commonly confused words and steer clear of verbal trouble. Whether you’re a boomer, a Gen-Xer, or a millennial, if you peruse, browse, or even skim these spindrift pages you will (not shall) become versed in the fine art of differentiation. You will learn, for example, how to tell whether you suffer from pride, vanity, or hubris how to tell whether you’re contagious or infectious how to tell if you’re pitiful or pitiable how to tell if you’re self-centered or self-absorbed how to live an ethical life in a moral universe “This appealing book will help readers over countless lexical stumbling blocks, and encourage clearer and more precise speaking and writing.”—Publishers Weekly “The author of this charming and useful book has made a career out of literary finesse. In his latest effort to ‘clarify the mind and general discourse,’ the ‘professional distinctioneer’ offers witty, wise advice on the right way to deploy some of the English language’s trickiest words, from a and an to zero, zeros, zeroes.”—Yale Alumni Magazine



Kismet Hacking

Author : Frank Thornton

Publisher : Syngress

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 36,84 MB

Release : 2008-08-08

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0080558704

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Kismet is the industry standard for examining wireless network traffic, and is used by over 250,000 security professionals, wireless networking enthusiasts, and WarDriving hobbyists. Unlike other wireless networking books that have been published in recent years that geared towards Windows users, Kismet Hacking is geared to those individuals that use the Linux operating system. People who use Linux and want to use wireless tools need to use Kismet. Now with the introduction of Kismet NewCore, they have a book that will answer all their questions about using this great tool. This book continues in the successful vein of books for wireless users such as WarDriving: Drive, Detect Defend. Wardrive Running Kismet from the BackTrack Live CD Build and Integrate Drones with your Kismet Server Map Your Data with GPSMap, KisMap, WiGLE and GpsDrive



Planet Treasure Guardians : Hunt for the Emberteller

Author : S.V. Bodle

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 46,76 MB

Release : 2012-07-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1477107525

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INTENSE ACTION has become the trademark of this series. Uncover dangerous deceptions and spectacular secrets as you experience the thrills and perils of this master tale. Ladek never thought hed keep secrets from his friends, but his time is different and frightening, for his secret will not be denied. Something terrible is chasing him and with his heart pounding desperately in his chest, he lashes out, certain he has committed the worst crime imaginable. Enchanted by alien technology, Skyla feels compelled to look into the opticope, which answers unsolved mysteries. Trembling with the discovery of a terrible truth, she decides to hide this frightful knowledge, which could tear the guardians apart. Mrs. Scryvun weaves a devious plot, playing all sides in her game of power, as the hunt for the Emberteller attracts fierce competition. Life and safety are the prize, for the Emberterller reads the embers of time, making him the greatest strategies ever to exist, and the freatest threat to the Tanyaksa. Star-navigating to Ixanza, blasting through a particle port and escaping capture are the least of Ladeks problems. The four friends have become prime targets as evil strikes from every direction, leaving no place to hide and no place to run.



The Atlantic Monthly

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Publisher :

Page : 838 pages

File Size : 26,39 MB

Release : 1878

Category : American essays

ISBN :

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