A young girl escapes from a too loud and busy world by living inside a whale, but when her retreat is disturbed by an intruder, she learns people will be quiet and listen whenever she tells a story.
The last thing Glory Mann wants is to become chairman of the Miss Peach Pageant in Sugar, Georgia. Spending months hearing nothing but the clinking of pearls and judgment? No thank you! But when Glory is forced to take the rap for a scandal she didn't commit, the judge sentences her to head the committee. Even worse, her co-chairman is rugged, ripped . . . and barely knows she's alive.Single dad Cal McGraw can't take any more drama in his life. After a difficult divorce, his little girl became a boy-crazy teenager and his hands are full. The last thing he needs is to spend his down time with the town bad girl. Glory is pure trouble-tempting and tantalizing trouble. But he can't deny the strong chemistry between them-or how her touch turns him inside out. Now as squabbles threaten to blow up the contest and the town of Sugar itself, Cal must risk everything on the sexy wild card to get a second chance at love . . .
"The best book I have ever read about AI." -Roger McNamee, New York Times bestselling author of ZuckedArtificial intelligence is going to change the world as we know it. But the real danger isn't some robot that's going to enslave us: It's our own brain. Our brains are constantly making decisions using shortcuts, biases, and hidden processes-and we're using those same techniques to create technology that makes choices for us. In The Loop, award-winning science journalist Jacob Ward reveals how we are poised to build all of our worst instincts into our AIs, creating a narrow loop where each generation has fewer, predetermined, and even dangerous choices.Taking us on a world tour of the ongoing, real-world experiment of artificial intelligence, The Loop illuminates the dangers of writing dangerous human habits into our machines. From a biometric surveillance state in India that tracks the movements of over a billion people, to a social media control system in China that punishes deviant friendships, to the risky multiple-choice simplicity of automated military action, Ward travels the world speaking with top experts confronting the perils of their research. Each stop reveals how the most obvious patterns in our behavior-patterns an algorithm will use to make decisions about what's best for us-are not the ones we want to perpetuate.Just as politics, marketing, and finance have all exploited the weaknesses of our human programming, artificial intelligence is poised to use the patterns of our lives to manipulate us. The Loop is call to look at ourselves more clearly-our most creative ideas, our most destructive impulses, the ways we help and hurt one another-so we can put only the best parts of ourselves into the thinking machines we create.
"First Things First, hip-hop is not just the music, and women have played a big role in shaping the way it looks today. First Things First takes readers on a journey through some notable firsts by women in hip-hop history and their importance. Factual firsts like Queen Latifah becoming the first rapper to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Lauryn Hill making history as the first rapper to win the coveted Album of the Year Award at the GRAMMYs, April Walker being the first woman to dominate in the hip-hop fashion game, and Da Brat being the first solo woman rapper to have an album go platinum, and metaphorical firsts like Missy Elliott being the first woman rapper to go to the future. Altogether, First Things First is a celebration of the achievements of women in hip-hop who broke down barriers and broke the mold. So the next time someone doesn't have their facts straight on the ladies in hip-hop, you can hit them with "first things first"..."--
For fans of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight, this gripping YA novel digs into the historical and present-day effects of white supremacy and the depths of privilege. Shania never thinks much about being white. But after her beloved grandmother passes, she moves to the gentrifying town of Blue Rock and is thrust into Bard, the city's wealthiest private school. At Bard, race is both invisible and hypervisible, and Shania's new friends are split on what they see. There's Catherine, the school's queen bee, who unexpectedly takes Shania under her wing. Then there's Prescott, the golden boy who seems perfect...except for the disturbing rumors about an altercation he had with a Black student who left the school. But Prescott isn't the only one with secrets. As Shania grieves for the grandmother she idolized, she realizes her family roots stretch far back into Blue Rock's history. When the truth comes to light, Shania will have to make a choice and face the violence of her silence.
Shizukuishi, a small town tucked away in the Tokyo metropolitan area, is home to the law practice of a man named Sora. He¿s good at what he does, but he also has a secret: The white dog he looks after is actually a wolf. This wolf also happens to be his brother, Fuuka, who can only return to human form when the two are alone. The brothers found themselves on this strange path many years ago, along with an old enemy of Soräs...
The party has put down the scruffy men, ending once and for all the corrupted adventurers who had become the scourge of low-level Dungeon-delvers. These six heroes have no intention of resting on their laurels, though. Their quest is not one of money, fame, or mere good deeds¿they intend to defeat the Dungeon of the Dead itself ! To do so, they must venture ever deeper, to the third floor, where a mysterious new threat awaits¿!!
Even though Wakazonös intentions have been exposed, Senri, the police, and even Kazuto can¿t seem to help falling exactly in line with his plans. Detained in protective custody, Senri fears he may lose his brother before they have the chance to reunite, but the twins have always been connected in ways beyond the physical... A climax of vengeance and reconciliation plays out in the final volume of For the Kid I Saw in My Dreams!
A VERY UNRELAXING VACATION!Life in Japan is hectic as always for Sasaki, even when he finally scores some time off work. With their apartment complex in ruins, he and his neighbor must now find new places to live. And as if that isn¿t stressful enough, a riot breaks out right next to Miss Hoshizaki¿s condo, so of course Sasaki and Futarishizuka come to the rescue¿in disguise?! Meanwhile, in the otherworld, the succession dispute takes a drastic turn when Prince Lewis launches an offensive against the Ohgen Empire, forcing Sasaki and Peeps to go undercover to save Herz. When exactly are they supposed to relax again?
While on her first foray into the Labyrinth, amateur adventurer Alice finds herself surrounded by ferocious beastmen. All seems lost, but she¿s saved by a young man named Leon, who claims to be a monster himself. Alice believes there¿s more to him than that, however. She thinks Leon might be exactly what this ruined world needs: a hero.
A race to the top of the charts¿From obscurity to celebrity, Tea Party is ready for a miracle run! Maha and the girls are determined to make the best of their sudden publicity with an ambitious new album, but waiting for them at the top is none other than SHAX! The rookie upstarts vs the reigning kings¿all of showbiz watches with bated breath¿But little do they know, when the cameras are off, it¿s Ryoc who finds himself fighting an uphill battle. To undo the terrible impression he left on Maha, the star idol must pull out all his best moves!
Miso has her suspicions regarding the identity of the boy from her childhood.... But will she still feel the same longing for him once she uncovers the truth? Or is her heart leaning towards another?
Thanks to Fetechou, the deep wounds in Naerim¿s heart finally begin to heal...but it only provokes Jina and her gang even more. Driven to the brink by their relentless bullying, Naerim cries out in desperation...only to be met with silence. Where is her trusty vampire when she needs him the most?
As if multiple wives weren¿t enough, Touya now has his own country to rule! As he prepares his new castle, he¿ll also have to prepare himself for the trials and tribulations of life as a king...
Manga editor Asako Suga decides moving into a new home is just the thing she needs to get over a painful breakup with her toxic ex-girlfriend. She finds the perfect place for rent¿affordable, spacious, lovely garden included¿but there¿s one catch. The house comes with a live-in landlord! It¿s disappointing enough that Asako can¿t have the single life she hoped for, but her cute landlord also seems to be hiding a big secret...Will living together bring them closer, or turn out to be more trouble than it¿s worth?
Konoha Satou featured herself as the main character in her self-indulgent fantasy romance fic, Dark History. But since becoming its most reprehensible villainess, remembering every single little detail is the only way she can survive! Both Konoha and Isaac were chosen as candidates for sainthood. However, to stop the plot of her Dark History, Satou chooses Team Isaac! For their first trial, the candidates must receive a sacred beast¿s blessing. It has a special love for virgins, but wait¿is the body Satou¿s wearing even still a virgin? If that being kills her for Ianäs impurity, maybe she can avoid a public execution, at least...¿
It¿s one thing to plot against Suzumura in a vain attempt to publicly humiliate him. It¿s quite another to drag the girl he likes into the thick of it. So when Suzumura discovers the student council president¿s scheme, he swears to make the jerk pay for what he did...
Pieta has sworn to put an end to the mysterious chain of sorrow which afflicts her and her friends, even if it means destroying the source of her powers. That puts her face to face with a girl named Stephanie and a group, called Full Moon, which seeks to oppose all such abilities. Can the girls trust their new acquaintance? Nike¿s exclamation hangs in the air: ¿Her eyes are just like ours!¿
Five years ago, a Spirit killed Origami Tobiichi¿s parents. Spurred by the grudge that has only grown since then, Origami turns to DEM in hopes of becoming powerful enough to let her kill every last Spirit and enact her revenge. Can Shido stop her from harming Tohka and the other Spirits before it¿s too late?
TANGLING WITH THE GRANDMASTERNeuro has ordered that the empire invade and reclaim Yamato in a bid to catch Lyrule, who is the key to reviving his master. Freyjagard has greater troops and resources than Yamato, seemingly guaranteeing the grandmaster¿s victory. However, the Prodigies aren¿t going to surrender their friend without a fight! Tsukasa has a plan to turn things in their favor, but he¿s up against a homunculus servant of the evil dragon. Who knows what Neuro is capable of when pushed to desperation?Neuro has ordered that the empire invade and reclaim Yamato in a bid to catch Lyrule, who is the key to reviving his master. Freyjagard has greater troops and resources than Yamato, seemingly guaranteeing the grandmaster¿s victory. However, the Prodigies aren¿t going to surrender their friend without a fight! Tsukasa has a plan to turn things in their favor, but he¿s up against a homunculus servant of the evil dragon. Who knows what Neuro is capable of when pushed to desperation?
Determined to protect Sisbell, Iska clashes with a mysterious witch who suddenly appeared before him! Tensions were already high between Alice and Sisbell, but when Elletear, the oldest of the three sisters, gets involved, this sibling rivalry starts to really heat up! Somehow, Iska finds himself at the heart of the conflict, which promises to be more intense than any war he¿s ever served in...
Now that Allen has put a stop to Raine Grad and freed Daglio from Black Organization rule, he finally has an opportunity to catch his breath. But with Claude transferring into Thousand Blade Academy, things won¿t be calm for long! Later, the entire student body scrambles for Allen¿s attention during Thousand Blade¿s annual Christmas Party.
Cat encounters, arcade trips, book-shopping sprees¿ sweet moments galore! It¿s the simple little things that remind me most of that one BL I just read¿
Black has never looked so brilliant! Yana Toboso celebrates fifteen years of Black Butler with this third artwork collection. Featuring over 120 full-color illustrations, the contents cover the Public School and Emerald Witch arcs of the manga, the Circus arc of the anime, and more!
Akira Minato inherits an old, rundown laundromat from his grandfather, and takes the opportunity to quit his corporate job. Instead of the laidback life he was expecting, his days are spent in a flustered panic when high school hottie, Shintaro Katsuki, ambles into his life...
Alina Clover thought being a receptionist for the Adventurers Guild would be her ticket to the good life...but her dream gig turns into an overtime nightmare whenever adventurers get stuck clearing a dungeon. To save herself from paperwork, Alina turns to the simplest solution at hand¿beating down the monsters herself!
Celine Argente, an internationally wanted perfumer adept in the art of poisoning, has entered Japan with a group of conspirators, and among them is a former member of the Metropolitan Police Department. The aims of these six criminals¿as well as their employer¿s identity¿are shrouded in mystery, but with a little help from the FBI, Kuroko just might be able to track them down! As her investigation begins, an invisible poison creeps through the streets of Ruruie...
¿Fight and kill me.¿ Licht may have halted the 300-year-long war, but with those words, Schmerman forces him to play the hero once more. Atop a long-fated stage, he faces off against his former teacher¿the source of all the Ballots, and of all the Aces¿
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