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I Can Aiken is your hands-on guide to writing smart contracts using Aiken, Cardano’s powerful new scripting language. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your understanding, this book breaks down complex blockchain concepts into 66 bite-sized chapters — from the origins of smart contracts to building real-world validators. No fluff, just code and clarity.
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There once was a wizard named Tim, who lived in a grand hole named Kim. He had no wife, nor kids or a life. He slept and he smoked and enjoyed a good poke. The happiest of wizards named Tim. Tim’s comfort and bulk, he never did sulk, as he loved his life of laze. He cooked and he dreamed, and with Julie, he creamed the creamiest of pies in his days. Then one fateful day, it was dashed. His hole Kim had been turned to ash. In one fell swoop, his life turned to poop and he could no longer sit on… Read More

Arnold Bennett published How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day in 1908 to help ordinary people reclaim their time and live more intentionally. In a brisk and practical tone, Bennett challenges readers to confront how they spend their daily hours and encourages them to invest time in self-improvement and personal growth. Rather than offering lofty philosophies, he delivers a direct and accessible guide for anyone striving to live with greater purpose.
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The Worm is a carnival of body horror and existential satire that will make you laugh, squirm, and question your own reality.
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An Education in Service Management – A guide to building a successful service management career and delivering organisational success.
IT is a business-critical function. It delivers experiences, stimulates strategic shifts, and protects organisations from theft, cyber attacks, and the related regulatory, reputational and financial impacts.
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The Cardano community created the Blockchain Ecosystem Constitution to guide decentralized governance and ensure transparency, fairness, and shared responsibility. Through this document, stakeholders define core principles, outline decision-making structures, and establish a collective vision for the future of the Cardano blockchain. Rather than relying on centralized authority, the community drives the ecosystem forward by embracing collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. The Constitution e… Read More

Author Mark Towse crafts a tale of the enduring power of friendship, set against the bleak backdrop of a decaying Northern English town. As the sky rains blood and a gaping sinkhole disgorges the townsfolk’s darkest nightmares from the past, Towse’s vivid prose unearths the horror lurking beneath the surface of this dying community, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable terrors.
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott invites readers into a geometric universe where shapes rule society and dimensions define existence. Through a blend of satire, social commentary, and speculative fiction, Abbott crafts a clever and thought-provoking tale that challenges perceptions of reality and hierarchy.
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Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera is a story of love, obsession, and mystery set against the grand backdrop of the Paris Opera House. First published in 1910, this Gothic novel has captivated audiences for over a century, inspiring countless adaptations in theater, film, and music. At its heart lies the tragic figure of the Phantom—a brilliant but disfigured musician who hides beneath the opera house, yearning for love and recognition. His fixation on the young soprano Christine Daaé… Read More

Pelecanos breaks new literary ground with the story of a dog’s life—from the dog’s perspective—on the streets of Washington, DC
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