![]() ![]() From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to understanding the workings of memory, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living.īrian Christian is the author of The Most Human Human, which was named a Wall Street Journal bestseller, a New York Times Editors’ Choice, and a New Yorker favorite book of the year. ![]() They explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others. In a dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, acclaimed author Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths show how the algorithms used by computers can also untangle very human questions. And the solutions they've found have much to teach us. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What balance of new activities and familiar favorites is the most fulfilling? These may seem like uniquely human quandaries, but they are not: computers, too, face the same constraints, so computer scientists have been grappling with their version of such issues for decades. ![]() A fascinating exploration of how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mindĪll our lives are constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set of problems. ![]()
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![]() ![]() He could draw beautiful girls in the best fashions (he was unbelievable at this actually), get the most out of funny scenes, and show the characters’ feelings. There have been a lot of great artists over Archie’s 80 years, like Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, Samm Schwartz, Rex Lindsey, Dan Parent, and on and on, but any way you decide, DeCarlo’s name is always near the top of that list. The best debate in Archie Comics, to me at least, is not the eternal question of “Betty or Veronica?” I think the better question is “Who is your favorite Archie artist?” So dig this groovy guest column by Mike – and as a bonus, click here to check out a complete Dan DeCarlo-illustrated story from 1966. Who better to pick 13 COVERS from his voluminous Archie Comics output than the company’s co-president and editor, Mike Pellerito? ![]() The late, great Dan DeCarlo was born 103 years ago on Dec. UPDATED 12/12/22: Dan DeCarlo was born 103 years ago! Perfect time to re-present this groovy piece by Mike Pellerito from 2021. A BIRTHDAY SALUTE: Archie Comics’ co-president makes his picks… ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Imagine how much you've got compared to all the kids in the world getting blown up or starved, and the good you could do if you spent half a second thinking about it. But you don't do anything or tell anyone. And you act like you're disgusted, because you don't like meanness. Imagine you're evil and you don't do any of those things, but you're like Julie Jenkins and you laugh and you laugh at everything Brandon does, and you even help when a teacher comes and asks what's going on and you say nothing's going on, and he believes you because you get A-pluses in English. Or you just call him things like cockroach and sand monkey. ![]() Or you spit in his food in the cafeteria. Imagine you're like Brandon Goff and you find poor kids in the halls and make fun of their clothes, and you flick their ears until they scream in pain and swing their arms, and so you pin them down and break their fingers. Imagine your mind is a selfish room full of pride or pity. Imagine you've got a heart that spends all day wanting more. ![]() ![]() ![]() In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, the author, media personality, and stand-up comedian gets serious, sharing his wealth of knowledge, insight, and no-nonsense advice for every good woman who wants to find a good man or make her current love last. The host of a top-rated radio show listened to by millions daily-and of cable TV’s The Steve Harvey Project-Harvey knows what men really think about love, intimacy, and commitment. The #1 New York Times bestseller from the new guru of relationship advice, Steve Harvey’s Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is an invaluable self-help book that can empower women everywhere to take control of their relationships. In Steve Harveys novel, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, he breaks down the potential issues that can arise in a relationship from women not fully. Steve Harvey dispenses a lot of fabulous information about men.” ![]() ![]() “Women should listen to Steve Harvey when it comes to what a good man is about. ![]() “Harvey offers surprising insights into the male mentality and gives women strategies for taming that unruly beast.” ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The emails that begin the narrative tell of Jerome's short-lived love affair with the Kipps family, with whom he stays while on an internship in London. 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Royalties from the sale of this book go to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. The paperback edition includes a new cover and map, and an author’s note. Ellis’ final novel in the series is harrowing, inspiring, and thought-provoking. ![]() But when local men threaten the school, she must draw on every ounce of bravery she possesses to survive the disaster that kills her mother and destroys the school. Reunited with her mother and sisters, she has been living in a village where her mother managed to open a school for girls. Malala Yousafzai, New York Times The three books in Deborah Elliss. As she waits for foreign military forces to determine her fate, she remembers the past four years of her life. The Breadwinner Trilogy All girls should read The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. The only clue to her identity is a tattered shoulder bag containing papers that refer to people named Shauzia, Nooria, Leila, Asif, Hassan - and Parvana. Here are the three books bound into one handsome volume - for readers new to Deborah Ellis and for those who would like a collectors edition for their libraries. The girl does not respond to questions in any language and remains silent, even when she is threatened, harassed, and mistreated over several days. Deborah Elliss novels The Breadwinner, Parvanas Journeyand Mud Cityhave been a phenomenal success, touching the hearts of readers the world over. In this stunning sequel to The Breadwinner Trilogy, Parvana, now 15-years-old, is found in a bombed-out school and held as a suspected terrorist by American troops in Afghanistan. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Our Time Is Now draws on extensive research from national organizations and renowned scholars, as well as anecdotes from her life and others’ who have fought throughout our country’s history for the power to be heard. The book compellingly argues for the importance of robust voter protections, an elevation of identity politics, engagement in the census, and a return to moral international leadership. Abrams didn’t win, but she has not conceded. Abrams would have been the first African American woman governor, but experienced these effects firsthand, despite running the most innovative race in modern politics as the Democratic nominee in Georgia. A recognized expert on fair voting and civic engagement, Abrams chronicles a chilling account of how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack. Our Time Is Now offers a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower our citizens, and take back our country. Celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams will appear live on Crowdcast in conversation with Ben Wikler, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to discuss her new book, Our Time Is Now. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In Renegades, Nova and Adrian (aka Insomnia and Sketch) fought the battle of their lives against the Anarchist known as the Detonator. The Renegades Trilogy continues, in this fiercely awaited second installment after the New York Times-bestselling Renegades by Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles.īut they are each other’s worst nightmare. We are partnering with our friends at the Bellingham Public Library to throw a truly stellar event. The costume contest will happen promptly at 6:30pm on the main level of the bookstore. Join us for a reading and signing by Marissa Meyer as well as contests and activities throughout the store. The party starts at 6:00pm and the reading begins at 7:00pm! Don’t forget to come dressed as your favorite character from any of her novels and be entered to win a fabulous prize! Two winners will be picked, one costume from the Renegades Trilogy and one from the Lunar Chronicles or Heartless. We are thrilled to welcome Marissa Meyer to Village Books to celebrate her latest book in the Renegades series, Archenemies! 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Then Ziva receives a commission from a powerful ![]() She spends her days tucked away in her forge, safe from society and the anxiety it causes her, using her magical gift to craft unique weapons imbued with power. BLADE OF SECRETS is book 1 in the Bladesmith Duology.Įighteen-year-old Ziva prefers metal to people. ![]() |