The Turing Exception by William Hertling

In the 2043, humans and AI coexist in a precarious balance of power. But in the grim aftermath of a runaway nanotech attack, a powerful underground collective known as XOR concludes AI can no longer coexist with humanity.



Catherine Matthews and her allies, including an ancient AI long believed dead, must find a solution before XOR's planned extermination war.

In the year 2043, humans and AI coexist in a precarious balance of power enforced by a rigid caste reputation system designed to ensure that only those AI who are trustworthy and contribute to human society increase in power.



Everything changes when a runaway nanotech event leads to the destruction of Miami. In the grim aftermath, a powerful underground collective known as XOR dedicates that AI can no longer coexist with humanity.



AI pioneers Catherine Matthews, Leon Tsarev, and Mike Williams believe that mere months are left before XOR starts an extermination war. Can they find a solution before time runs out?



Praise for The Turing Exception



“The Turing Exception encapsulates a lot of the *good* and *scary* ideas of the singularity. Hertling once again shows us that although the future is dark, there can be hope.” —Harper Reed, CEO Modest, former CTO of Obama for America



“Hertling is the the Asimov of our generation.” —Brad Feld, managing director Foundry Group



“Action-packed, yet nuanced look at a world where artificial intelligence is commonplace.” —Ben Huh, CEO Cheezburger



Singularity Series Recommended Reading Order

1. Avogadro Corp: The Singularity Is Closer Than It Appears

2. A.I. Apocalypse

3. The Last Firewall

4. The Turing Exception

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About William Hertling

William E. Hertling is a digital native who grew up on the online chat and bulletin board systems of the mid 1980s, giving him twenty-five years experience participating in and creating online culture. A science fiction writer and digital strategist, he lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Frostbite by Fire Quill Publishing

The Third heart pounding novel in The Dragonian Series by Adrienne Woods.



Seventeen-year-old Elena Watkins life is unbearable. However, new trials will test her strength and push her limits she didn't think were possible.

Losing Lucian McKenzie, the Prince of her heart and discovering her true identity has made Elena Watkins' life almost unbearable. However, new trials will test the 17 year-old's strength and push her to limits she didn’t think were possible.



Only a mysterious offer from Blake Leaf, the Rubicon and a dragon predestined for evil, reveals there may be a light at the end of Elena’s dark tunnel.



With the life she thought she knew crashing down around her, Elena will have to face a monumental decision about the fate of Paegeia. She can either make peace with Blake’s demands or try once again to unravel the Queen’s secrets that lie deep within her dragon, Tanya La Frey’s, heart.



The third heart pounding novel in The Dragonian Series by Adrienne Woods

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About Fire Quill Publishing

Adrienne Woods was born and raised in South Africa where she still resides with her husband and two beautiful girls on the East Side of Johannesburg.

Her first debut novel is Firebolt, Book one of The dragonian series which will be published through Fire Quill Publishing. Firebolt will be available for purchase the 19th of September. Thunderlight will be available in December, Frostbite and Moon Breeze will follow in 2015. Venom is a Dragonian Series Novelette that will be available with Thunderlight.

She is also busy with another series called Dream Casters. Dream Caster Book one will be available in 2015.



She writes different genres under different names. You can find her women's fiction under Isabella White and her Paranormal fiction under Kristen Ping, whom she also uses for NA fiction.

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Taiwanese Grammar: A Concise Reference by greenhornmedia

Taiwanese Grammar: A Concise Reference is an unprecedented guide delivering clear, straightforward explanations of Taiwanese grammar while offering insightful comparisons to Mandarin and English. Explanations are concise and carefully illustrated with well over one thousand example sentences. All example sentences provide highlighted glosses in three languages: Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English.

Taiwanese Grammar: A Concise Reference is an unprecedented guide delivering clear, straightforward explanations of Taiwanese grammar while offering insightful comparisons to Mandarin.



Designed to be both functional and accessible, the text makes searching for topics quick and easy with fully cross-referenced entries and a comprehensive index. Explanations are concise and carefully illustrated with well over one thousand example sentences. All example sentences provide highlighted glosses in three languages: Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English. In addition, examples place particular emphasis on frequently used vocabulary and include character script and Romanization for both Taiwanese and Mandarin.



Topics covered range broadly from parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adverbs, etc.) to grammatical topics (aspect, negation, passive voice, etc.) to special topics (terms of address, pronunciation, time, etc.).



This text is ideal for self-study and enables students at all levels to build a solid foundation in grammar.



Taiwanese is a member of the Chinese language family and spoken by approximately 70% of the population on the island nation of Taiwan. In addition to Taiwan, the language is found in many overseas Chinese communities throughout the world where it is also referred to as Hokkien, Amoy, Southern Min (Min Nan), or Fukienese.



Features of this text include:



• Easy-to-use reference guide with cross-referenced entries and a comprehensive index



• 1000+ example sentences using everyday vocabulary rendered in Taiwanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English



• Character script for Taiwanese in accordance with the official selection of Taiwanese Characters by the Taiwanese Ministry of Education (2007)



• Romanization provided for both Taiwanese (Pe̍h-ōe-jī) and Mandarin Chinese (Hànyǔ Pīnyīn)



• In-depth guide to pronunciation using English approximations and full explanations on rules for changing tones (tone sandhi)

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Stranger in the Guest House by Sharlene Scott Levin

Stranger in the Guest House is the author’s true story of tragedy to triumph.

Sharing what she experienced, Levin hopes to show other survivors what grit and

perseverance can do to change a person’s life for the better. Facing emotional, physical,

mental, and financial loss, Levin finds her own voice, and credits the small child within

for keeping her alive.

Sharlene Scott Levin was born in South Africa, and by four days old, was placed in the hands of an unqualified doctor and his “baby yard.” Adopted by a wealthy and detached couple, Levin’s life was filled with torment and abuse. While her birth mother insisted Levin be placed in her birth father’s traditional Jewish roots, the upbringing she faced was littered with deception and lies. The pattern continued when Levin married an abusive man, whom she wondered if it wasn’t a marriage of convenience with a “price.” Levin faces loss repeatedly, but none more devastating than the death of her third child, whom she credits for removing the shroud from her eyes, and becomes the catalyst for Levin’s rise of courage and determination. Levin would need both to face the wrath of her abusive parents and husband, the attempt by her father to strangle her, and the financial ruin she would face after her father’s death.

Levin shares her story to help other people recognize the need to find their truth, to move beyond the obstacles placed by uncaring and selfish individuals, and to live life the way it is meant to be lived.

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About Sharlene Scott Levin

Sharlene Scott Levin was born in South Africa, and by four days old, was placed in the hands of an unqualified doctor and his “baby yard.” Adopted by a wealthy and detached couple, Levin’s life was filled with torment and abuse. While her birth mother insisted Levin be placed in her birth father’s traditional Jewish roots, the upbringing she faced was littered with deception and lies. The pattern continued when Levin married an abusive man, whom she wondered if it wasn’t a marriage of convenience with a “price.” Levin faces loss repeatedly, but none more devastating than the death of her third child, whom she credits for removing the shroud from her eyes, and becomes the catalyst for Levin’s rise of courage and determination. Levin would need both to face the wrath of her abusive parents and husband, the attempt by her father to strangle her, and the financial ruin she would face after her father’s death.

Levin shares her story to help other people recognize the need to find their truth, to move beyond the obstacles placed by uncaring and selfish individuals, and to live life the way it is meant to be lived.

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The Relationship Saver by Radomir Samardzic

This is fast track manual for saving and repairing relationships and marriages. In about 20 min. you will know exactly what to do, or rather what to stop doing in order to repair your relationship. No need for counseling, reading hundreds of pages of literature on relationships. You will also get 100% unconditional money back guarantee. It is simple effective and it works!

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The Touchstone Trilogy by Andrea K Höst

The complete young adult space adventure trilogy, containing "Stray", "Lab Rat One" and "Caszandra".



On her last day of high school, Cassandra Devlin walked out of exams and into a forest. Surrounded by the wrong sort of trees, and animals never featured in any nature documentary, Cass is only sure of one thing: alone, she will be lucky to survive.



But rescue is only the beginning...

The complete young adult space adventure trilogy, containing "Stray", "Lab Rat One" and "Caszandra". Rescue is only the beginning...



On her last day of high school, Cassandra Devlin walked out of exams and into a forest. Surrounded by the wrong sort of trees, and animals never featured in any nature documentary, Cass is only sure of one thing: alone, she will be lucky to survive.



The sprawl of abandoned blockish buildings Cass discovers offers her only more puzzles. Where are the people? What is the intoxicating mist which drifts off the buildings in the moonlight? And why does she feel like she's being watched?



Increasingly unnerved, Cass is overjoyed at the arrival of the formidable Setari. Whisked to a world as technologically advanced as the first was primitive, where nanotech computers are grown inside people's skulls, and few have any interest in venturing outside the enormous whitestone cities, Cass finds herself processed as a 'stray', a refugee displaced by the gates torn between worlds. Struggling with an unfamiliar language and culture, she must adapt to virtual classrooms, friends who can teleport, and the ingrained attitude that strays are backward and slow.



Can Cass ever find her way home? And after the people of her new world discover her unexpected value, will they be willing to let her leave?

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About Andrea K Höst

A Swedish-born Australian writer working in fantasy and science fantasy.

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I Came to Work with Angels, Book One: Making Friends by Jonathan C.R. Davies

Book 1 tells of the adventure, exploration and discovery through profoundly fascinating conversations with many unseen Higher Beings and Intelligences of our Universe. "Making Friends" documents one on one relationships developed over many years.. Absolutely unique, the scope of this complete work is epic in nature leading to a possible simple solution to humanity's current situation on Earth.

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