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The Therac-25 was supposed to be the pinnacle of medical technologya radiation therapy machine controlled entirely by software to cure cancer. Instead, between 1985 and 1987, it delivered massive overdoses of radiation to patients, burning them from the inside out. The cause wasnt malice, but a "race condition"a bug that only triggered when a technician typed too fast."The Ghost Code" is a chilling investigation into the most infamous software failure in history. It reveals how corporate denial, lack of hardware interlocks, and overconfidence in code led to tragedy. For modern developers and engineers, it is a crucial case study on why "error 404" in the real world doesnt just crash a browserit costs lives.

The story is legendary: On Halloween night 1938, Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of "The War of the Worlds." Millions of Americans, believing Martians were actually invading New Jersey, fled their homes in terror, clogged highways, and hid in basements. It is cited as the ultimate example of the power of media and human gullibility. There is just one problem: most of it never happened."The Panic That Wasnt" debunks the myth of the War of the Worlds panic. Robert Hughes reveals that the broadcast had very few listeners (most were listening to a ventriloquist act on a rival channel). The reports of mass hysteria were largely fabricated by newspapers the next day. Why? Because the print industry was terrified of the new medium of radio stealing their ad revenue. They wanted to prove that radio was dangerous and untrustworthy.This book is a fascinating investigation into the first major "Fake News" event about fake news. It explores how a small artistic experiment was weaponized by corporate rivals to create a legend that persists to this day. It teaches us to be skeptical not just of what we hear, but of the stories we are told about how we reacted.

In a world of extreme complexity, where surgeons have to master thousands of procedures and pilots fly jets with millions of parts, we often think the solution to errors is more training or better technology. But the most powerful tool in the experts arsenal is also the simplest: a checklist.Based on the groundbreaking work of surgeon Atul Gawande, this book explores why highly skilled professionals fail. Its not usually ignorance (not knowing what to do), but ineptitude (not applying what we know correctly). The human brain is flawed; under pressure, we skip steps and forget basics. A checklist acts as a cognitive safety net that catches these mental lapses."The Checklist Manifesto" takes you from the operating rooms of the WHO, where a simple 90-second checklist cut infection rates by half, to the cockpit of the "Miracle on the Hudson" flight. It teaches leaders and professionals how to build effective checklists that do not turn people into robots, but rather free up their mental energy to handle the unexpected. It is a guide to defending against the fallibility of human memory.

In 2004, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was the biggest entertainment product on Earth. But buried deep within its code was a deactivated minigame involving a cup of coffee and an invitation inside a girlfriends house. When a modder unlocked it, he didnt just reveal a sex scene; he triggered a political firestorm that reached the US Senate and changed the gaming industry forever.This book tells the definitive story of the "Hot Coffee" scandal. It explores the clash between artistic freedom and puritanical legislation, the disconnect between developers and executives, and how a few lines of forgotten code cost a company millions in recalls and lawsuits. It is a deep dive into the moment video games grew up and the world realized they werent just for kids anymore.

First published in 1886, The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a powerful and deeply moving novella that explores the meaning of life in the face of mortality. The story follows Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking judge whose comfortable and socially respectable life is suddenly disrupted by a terminal illness.As Ivan confronts physical suffering and emotional isolation, he begins to question the values and choices that shaped his existence. Through his painful introspection, Tolstoy examines themes of authenticity, fear of death, social hypocrisy, and spiritual awakening.Written with striking psychological insight and moral clarity, this timeless classic remains one of Tolstoys most profound worksa haunting yet illuminating meditation on what it truly means to live.

Este livro foi escrito com o coração, foi escrito também para tocar o seu coração. Nestas linhas procuramos a partir de algum fato histórico ou algo que considero como sendo curioso ou inusitado e as

June and Jennifer Gibbons were identical twins born in Wales who made a solemn pact as children: they would speak to no one but each other. They developed a secret language, mirrored each others movements, and created a rich, disturbing fantasy world in their diaries. But their isolation turned toxic. "The Silent Pact" investigates the strange case of the "Silent Twins."As they grew older, their bond became a trap. They committed petty crimes just to get a reaction from the world, leading to their indefinite incarceration in Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital. There, they decided that one of them had to die so the other could live a normal life.This book explores the psychology of their intense "folie a deux" (shared psychosis). It culminates in the chilling mystery of Jennifers sudden death moments after their releasea death she had predicted in her diary as a necessary sacrifice. It is a haunting look at the destructive power of love when it becomes an obsession.

On June 30, 1908, a shockwave ripped through the remote Siberian taiga with the force of 185 Hiroshima bombs. It flattened 80 million trees over 2,000 square kilometers, yet left no crater. For decades, the Tunguska Event remained a mystery, fueling theories from antimatter to alien crash sites.This book sifts through the expeditions of Leonid Kulik and modern forensic astronomy to reconstruct the terrifying reality of a "megaton airburst." It explores the fragility of our planet in a cosmic shooting gallery and the sheer luck that this impact occurred over an uninhabited wasteland rather than a metropolis like London or St. Petersburg. A humbling look at the solar systems ability to reset civilization in a fraction of a second.

Why do poor people take payday loans with 400% interest? Why do busy executives make terrible decisions about their health? We often blame these behaviors on a lack of discipline or education. But behavioral economist Sendhil Mullainathan and psychologist Eldar Shafir propose a different, radical theory: Scarcity itself lowers your IQ."The Scarcity Trap" explains that when your brain is obsessed with a lack of somethingwhether its money, time, or caloriesit "tunnels" on that immediate problem. This tunneling consumes massive amounts of cognitive bandwidth, effectively dropping your fluid intelligence by up to 13 points (equivalent to a night without sleep).This book explores how this "bandwidth tax" leads to a vicious cycle of bad decisions that perpetuate the scarcity. It moves the conversation from "character flaws" to "design flaws" in our environment and offers structural solutions for escaping the trap. Whether you are drowning in debt or drowning in work, the psychology is the same: your brain is processing a shortage, not a life.

When a hurricane hits the US coast, FEMA officials dont just look at weather radar; they look at Waffle House. If the local Waffle House is open and serving a full menu, things are fine (Green). If they are serving a limited menu, there is no power (Yellow). If the Waffle House is closed, its a catastrophe (Red). This is not a joke; it is the official "Waffle House Index" used by the US government."The Waffle Index" explores the incredible logistics and resilience of the restaurant chain that prides itself on never closing. It details their "jump teams" of managers who rush into disaster zones and their pre-printed "no power" menus.But the book goes deeper, using Waffle House as a lens to understand modern supply chain resilience, risk management, and the economics of disaster. It contrasts the agile, decentralized response of the private sector with the often slow bureaucracy of government relief. It is a lesson on how to stay open when the world is falling apart.

In 1995, Nintendo could do no wrong. They dominated the market with the Game Boy and SNES. Then, they released the Virtual Boy. It was a bulky, tripod-mounted headset that displayed games in only two colors: black and stinging red. It caused nausea, neck pain, and headaches within minutes. It was discontinued in less than a year."The Red Headache" is the story of Gunpei Yokoi, the legendary inventor of the Game Boy, and his tragic fall from grace. It details the rushed development of the Virtual Boy, driven by a fear of missing out on the "VR craze" of the 90s. The book explains the fatal design flaws: the decision to use cheap red LEDs to save battery life and the warning labels that terrified parents into thinking the device would permanently blind their children.This is a business cautionary tale about what happens when marketing hype overrides engineering reality. It shows how the failure of the Virtual Boy humbled Nintendo, leading to the departure of its greatest visionary and a strategic pivot that eventually birthed the modern era of gaming.

Este livro aborda um tema inovador ao se constituir como uma autobiografia que trata da troca do nome próprio ainda na primeira infância e das consequências geradas pela ausência de diálogo dos adult

In July 2016, the world changed. Millions of people poured out of their homes, wandering streets, parks, and landmarks with their eyes glued to their phones. Strangers talked to strangers. Police officers played with protesters. For one glorious month, "Pokemon GO" didnt just become the most popular mobile game in history; it created a utopian social experiment."The Walking Summer" documents the chaotic launch of Niantics augmented reality hit. It tells stories of stampedes in Central Park for a Vaporeon, the server crashes that united nations in frustration, and the weird collisions between virtual monsters and real-world locations (like Holocaust museums and private backyards).This book analyzes why this specific moment happeneda perfect storm of nostalgia, new technology, and a summer where the world desperately needed a distraction. It explores the physical health benefits (millions of kilometers walked) and the sudden collapse of the hype. A nostalgic trip back to the closest thing weve had to world peace.

In 2011, a young idealist named Ross Ulbricht launched a website called Silk Road. It was an Amazon for drugs, hidden in the dark web and powered by a new, untraceable currency called Bitcoin. Ulbricht believed he was creating a libertarian utopia, a free market beyond the reach of the state. "The Pirate Roberts" charts the rise and fall of the worlds most notorious online marketplace.Operating under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts," Ulbricht grew his startup into a multimillion-dollar empire. But as the site grew, so did the violence. The book details how the philosophical idealist began ordering hits on blackmailers (though no bodies were found) and how he was hunted by a ragtag team of DEA, FBI, and IRS agents.It culminates in the dramatic arrest in a San Francisco public library, where agents had to snatch his open laptop before he could encrypt it. This is a digital thriller about the corruption of ideals, the birth of the crypto-economy, and the thin line between a startup founder and a drug lord.

Viva as Diferenças e o Povo Brasileiro é uma obra que mergulha de forma profunda, sensível e vigorosa na formação histórica, cultural, econômica e social do Brasil. Mais do que um livro, é um convite

The novel centers on Ellen Brewster, a sensitive young girl growing up amid poverty, family conflict, and emotional neglect. As tensions between her parents and relatives intensify, Ellen feels unwanted despite her deep love for them. Her imaginative inner life contrasts sharply with harsh realities, and a painful domestic crisis drives her to run away, beginning a journey that explores labor, identity, endurance, and a womans struggle for dignity.

Entre mensagens trocadas em um grupo da faculdade, nasce o romance entre Gustavo e Mariana — tímido no início, intenso no privado e logo oficializado o status para relacionamento sério. Mas nos aplic

Cartas Sertanejas é um livro de contos que retrata o microcosmo da vida no sertão brasileiro. Neste livro, o leitor conhecerá as histórias de personagens verossímeis que sobrevivem diante das mazelas

Este livro tem o potencial de ajudar o leitor a desenvolver com segurança e facilidade suas habilidades holísticas. Muitas informações e ensinamentos vieram a mim, durante a documentação da trilogia.