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SPOOFED A Novel by Dean McIntyre 1999. The Internet is still new. Most people believe it’s harmless. Justin Black knows better. For years, he has quietly embedded hidden programs — “Minions” — inside universities, transit systems, and government networks. They don’t act. They wait. When he finally activates them, systems collapse without warning. Data vanishes. Infrastructure fails. Panic spreads. He leaves no fingerprints. No traceable path. No proof he was ever there. But Dr. Martin Gold begins to see a pattern buried deep in the code — something that suggests the attacks ...

Discover the Power of AI in Your Daily Life and Creative Work The AI Companion is your essential guide to navigating the world of artificial intelligence with confidence, creativity, and purpose. Whether you're a total beginner or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this book helps you unlock the full potential of AI for writing, research, coding, photography, music, and more. Packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and step-by-step prompts, this guide will teach you how to work alongside AI—not just as a tool, but as a creative partner. Learn how to save time, spark ...

Swashbuckling charm. A mischievous sidekick. An AI with a crush. Kaz Jepsen is a legendary space explorer with a reckless streak, a flair for the dramatic, and a talent for talking his way out of—or into—trouble. His companion, Farber, is a genetically engineered blend of monkey and cat with fast reflexes, dry wit, and zero patience for Kaz’s theatrics. Together, they roam the galaxy aboard the Stellar Serpent, a slightly unreliable ship run by Chloe—an AI who's become a little too emotionally invested in her captain. When a fading distress signal leads them to a forgotten planet, ...

Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT with this practical, approachable, and complete guide. ChatGPT is more than just a chatbot—it’s a research assistant, a brainstorming partner, a creative collaborator, and a productivity booster. But to get the most out of it, you need to understand how it “thinks,” how to guide it, and how to fit it into your workflow. In Getting the Most Out of ChatGPT: The Missing Guide, author Dean McIntyre walks you through everything from the basics of prompting to advanced features like Custom GPTs, Agents, the Toolbox, image generation, file uploads, and ...

Confessions of a System Administrator by Dean McIntyre Edgar has engineered his life for silence. He lives in a ground-floor apartment where no one walks beneath him. He works in IT, where success means nothing breaks loudly enough to attract attention. He keeps systems running. He avoids friction. He remains invisible. Two floors above him, a former attorney named Darren has abandoned a safe career to write a novel full time. While Edgar maintains servers and dodges office politics, Darren spends twelve hours a day alone with his manuscript—no backup plan, no safety net. Then someone ...

Awakening the Invisible Artist: Rediscovering Wonder, Creativity, and Meaning in a Technological World Inside every person lives an artist—quiet, hidden, waiting. Awakening the Invisible Artist is a guide for anyone who feels the spark of creativity but struggles to bring it into daily life. Whether you’re a writer, painter, musician, maker, or simply someone who longs to feel more alive and inspired, this book will help you reconnect with the creative force that’s always been part of you. Blending philosophy, personal stories, and practical exercises, Dean McIntyre invites you to: ...

The Brass Mind A Wellsian Steampunk Tale London, the closing years of the nineteenth century. H.G. Wells, a restless writer with visions of the future, tests a device of his own making—a mechanism to slip the bonds of time itself. But the London he returns to is not the one he left. In this altered world, Charles Babbage’s calculating engines have grown vast and sentient, their whirring brass towers rising over gaslit streets. Guided by the mathematical genius of Ada Byron, the Brass Mind governs with flawless logic—and it knows Wells’s arrival is no accident. To destroy it might ...

Master the Art of Modern Communication—Online, at Work, and Beyond In today’s hyper-connected world, most conversations don’t happen face-to-face. They unfold through email, text messages, chat apps, and video calls. While these tools make communication faster than ever, they also create new challenges: misunderstandings, lost messages, and unnecessary stress. Digital Etiquette is your essential guide to navigating these challenges with clarity, courtesy, and confidence. Whether you’re leading a team, working with clients, or just trying to keep up with friends and family, this book...

In May 1978, the quiet town of Cedar Hollow, Virginia, becomes the unlikely epicenter of a mystery that could rewrite natural history. When Lucy Kline, a retired librarian and devoted birdwatcher, reports seeing a passenger pigeon—a species believed extinct for over sixty years—she unwittingly invites a storm. Reporters, scientists, and curiosity-seekers descend on the once-peaceful hills, threatening to destroy the very thing they’ve come to witness. Photographer Ethan Brooks arrives seeking the shot that could make his career. His brother Owen, a passionate environmentalist, hopes ...

The Linux Grimoire: A Field Manual for Sysadmins, Enthusiasts, and the Occasional Wizard by Dean McIntyre Not every admin lives in Linux full-time — but everyone crosses paths with it eventually. The Linux Grimoire is a fast, practical reference for system administrators, IT professionals, and curious tinkerers who need to understand Linux without drowning in detail. It’s designed for those who primarily work in Windows or mixed environments, as well as hobbyists who want to deepen their Linux skills through concise, field-tested explanations. This field manual is a concise, easy-to-...

Gary becomes romantically involved with Sophie and fears that now that he has found love, he will be unable to stop Sophie's death. Jabez exploits Gary's guilt and fear, torments him, and lures him into traps, while Gary races to discover the identity of the members of the Circle of Jabez before they are able to kill Dr. Chambers.

What the Hell is a Workflow Anyway? The Fun, Simple Guide to Streamlining Your Work and Life Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, working hard but never quite getting ahead? The problem might not be you—it might be your workflow. In What the Hell is a Workflow Anyway?, author Dean McIntyre cuts through the jargon and shows you what a workflow really is: the simple series of steps you take to get things done. Whether you’re writing, running a business, editing photos, managing household chaos, or just trying to keep your inbox under control, this book will help you see the ...

Jack Callahan was supposed to be somebody. In 1972, he was the golden boy of Westgrove High—the relay runner with perfect form, the guitarist with an easy smile, the young man everyone said was going places. Forty years later, he's a forgotten man dying alone in a charity apartment, still telling stories about who he used to be. THE DREAMWEAVER is an unflinching portrait of American self-deception, tracking Jack's slow descent from small-town success to invisible failure. Through marriages that dissolve, music dreams that fade, and an endless series of second chances that become third, ...

What if Adolf Hitler never became Führer? The Life and Times of Dolph Schickelgruber is a work of alternate history set in pre–World War II Germany, imagining a world in which Adolf Hitler succeeds as an artist rather than rising to power—and still helps shape the Nazi movement from behind the scenes. As Dolph Schickelgruber gains prominence as a painter, image-maker, and speech coach, he becomes an unseen force within the Reich: designing symbols, crafting mythic imagery, and influencing leaders who believe they are using him. Under Gregor Strasser’s leadership, Germany rises ...

Alex Clayton seeks out a man to help him remember a secret from his past.

What if you were never broken to begin with—just becoming? In a world that profits from your self-doubt, What You Are Is Incredible is a radical invitation to remember the truth you’ve forgotten: You are already enough. This is not another self-help book filled with quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. It’s a soulful companion for your inner journey—a gentle, poetic guide to reconnecting with your voice, your creativity, and the quiet wisdom you’ve always carried within. Through thoughtful reflections, meaningful questions, and practical rituals, Dean McIntyre helps you ...

Kendrick discovers a mysterious blood-red stone that opens up a secret world of wizards and sorcerers. The stone has magical powers particularly coveted by those practicing black magic. Kendrick becomes the guardian of the stone, plays a cat-and-mouse game to keep it away from Mr. Trenton, and discovers even darker forces at work. (This novel contains re-edited versions of the Kindle Vella serial of the same name, plus additional material.)