With dark technology hollowing out global privacy, an elite hacker enters the belly of the beast in this "gripping, intelligent, and stylist" international conspiracy thriller (Sophie Hannah, author of Closed Casket). Azi Bello is an amiable outsider with a genius for hacking. Having spent the better part of his life holed up in a shed in his backyard, Azi has become increasingly enmeshed in the dark side of the internet. With the divide between online and offline worlds vanishing, so too is the line between those transforming civilization through technology and those trying to bring it to its knees. Dark networks rule. Someone with the right connections can access to anything imaginable, and power is theirs for the taking-although even they can't know what kind of bargain they've struck. Tipped off by a secretive young woman named Munira, Azi sets out to unravel the mysterious online marketplace known as Gomorrah, sacrificing his carefully constructed privacy in the process. Munira's life is spiraling out of control: her cousins recruited to work for a terrorist state that's hunting them both, her destiny in Azi's hands. Her desperation drags Azi into the field where, working together, the two uncover an unimaginable conspiracy. As pressure mounts, Azi has no choice but to take on the ultimate infiltration. In an age when identities can be switched at will and nobody is who they seem, how far will he go to end the nightmare?

The Gomorrah Gambit

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Chatfield, Tom

Thrillers & Suspense

Mulholland Books

"A thought-provoking read for those already won over to the delights of computer games, and an even more important introduction to them for those who remain sceptical." --Observer "Tom Chatfield's Fun Inc. is the most elegant and comprehensive defence of the status of computer games in our culture I have read, as well as a helpful compendium of research. The numbers surrounding the sector are certainly thudding. By the end of 2008, annual sales of video games -- not including consoles or devices -- was $40 billion, comfortably outstripping the movie business. In the same year, Nintendo's employees were more profitable per head than Google's. The sheer pervasiveness of game experience -- 99 per cent of teenage boys and 94 per cent of teenage girls having played a video game - means that instant naffness falls upon those who express a musty disdain for the medium. In fact, as Fun Inc. elegantly explains, computer game-playing has a very strong claim to be one of the most vital test-beds for intellectual enquiry." --Independent

Fun Inc.: Why Games Are the 21st Century's Most Serious Business

Business & Money

International

Virgin Books

Fun Inc.: Why Play is the 21st Century's Most Serious Business

Reading Planet: Astro - Your Brilliant Brain - Supernova/Earth

Science & Math

Rising Stars

Do you want to spend more quality time with the people, ideas and passions that matter most in your life? In an age of weightless, disposable digital products, here's a book to help you live more fully: that invites you to explore your beliefs, ambitions, friendships, memories and flights of imagination. A mixture of inspiration and reflection, it's unlike anything else you've seen before: a beautifully crafted object blending text and design into something for you to make truly your own. Downloading a million digital books won't make you happy - but carrying this one with you might.

Live This Book

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Michael, Joseph

This Is Gomorrah EXPORT

Hodder&Stoughton Ltd

Critical Thinking: Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study

Critical thinking is a set of techniques―you just need to learn them. This helpful book is your personal toolkit for demystifying critical engagement. Author Tom Chatfield will show you how to sharpen your critical thinking by developing and practicing this specific set of skills, so you can… <ul>
<li>Spot an argument and understand why reasoning matters</li> <li>Discover errors and evaluate evidence</li> <li>Understand and account for bias</li> <li>Become a savvy user of technology</li> <li>Develop clear, confident critical writing</li> </ul>

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Sage Publications Ltd.

Critical thinking is an essential 21st century skill. Think Critically gives you simple, direct guidance on how to effectively assess and critique the world around you. <ul>
<li>Understand the nature of assumptions and claims</li> <li>Grasp the notion of valid and invalid arguments and evidence</li> <li>Gain practical skills and confidence in reading, writing and doing research.</li> </ul>
 Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. <ul>
<li>Learn core skills quickly</li> <li>Apply right away and see results</li> <li>Succeed in your studies and life.</li> </ul>
Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.

Think Critically (Super Quick Skills)

What is critical thinking? How do you apply it in your assessments? How do you build a good argument or find evidence?&nbsp;Critical thinking is a set of techniques. You just need to learn them.This is your personal toolkit for demystifying critical thinking. Clear and focussed, it shows you how to sharpen your ability to think critically by developing and honing your skills. You'll learn how to: <ul> <li>Build a solid argument and express your ideas clearly</li> <li>Evaluate evidence and identify errors</li> <li>Understand and account for biased or flawed thinking</li> <li>Become a savvy user of technology</li> <li>Sift through the deluge of digital information</li> <li>Develop confident critical writing.</li> </ul> Designed to work with a power pack of digital resources and exercises, you&#8242;ll find practical and effective tools to think and write critically in an information-saturated age. Whether you&#8242;re starting your first degree or arriving as an international or mature student, this book equips you with the skills, insights and confidence to succeed.

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