Virtual Culture

Introducing "Fury of the Northmen" by Bjorn Wolfe - a captivating historical account of the fearless Norsemen and their extraordinary journeys to the west. From the rugged landscapes of Iceland to the shores of Greenland and North America, this book takes you on an exhilarating journey through the Viking Age. Wolfe's vivid storytelling and attention to detail will transport you back in time, immersing you in the culture and lifestyle of these legendary seafarers. If you're looking for a thrilling adventure filled with battles, exploration, and discovery, then this is the book for you. Let ...

The world has gone overboard with toxic positivity. Every time we scroll through social media, watch a talk show, or browse the latest self-help books, we're inundated with feel-good messages that oversimplify life’s challenges. It’s time to get real. It’s time to embrace imperfection and humanity instead of chasing unattainable ideals. This book takes a satirical and rational approach to debunking the endless stream of unrealistic motivational messages and memes we’re bombarded with daily. Rational Responses to Motivational Memes and Other Positive Bullsh*t will enlighten you with ...

It’s 1963 and Katie Winston, a young zoologist working on her doctoral thesis at the Zoologico de Sao Paulo, is asked to write a brief impact study for a dam about to be built on a tributary of the Amazon River in the jungles of northern Brazil. She travels from a bustling city to a construction camp at the edge of a deep jungle valley. After a harrowing adventure, just getting to the location, her arrival is met with animosity. The foreman considers her study a waste of time and her presence in a camp full of men, a dangerous distraction. She befriends two heavy machinery operators. One ...

Have you ever wondered how immortal superstars from baseball's past would fare in today's game? Well, Roland Colton's new novel, Baseball Immortal, answers that question . . . or does it? Is the man who awakens in a present-day Georgia hospital, after suffering a nearly fatal hit-and-run accident, truly the legendary Ty Cobb (who has been inexplicably transported forward in time), or is he a man suffering from severe psychosis and delusions of grandeur, who has hijacked Cobb's identity as his own? The book begins in 1911, with the Detroit Tigers on the calamitous end of a humiliating twelve...

Matthew Bennett, a freelance investigative reporter, is caught in the middle of the growing political and cultural polarity of our society with deadly consequences. Until recently, his beat has been political extremists, specifically white supremacists embedded in the Canadian military. With the help of an anonymous source, he’s written award-winning articles that have prompted a Parliamentary investigation. He’s anticipating more revelations when his source goes dark. Having an abundance of research and unverifiable information, he decides to turn it into a manuscript for a novel. ...

From iconic books like Neuromancer to blockbuster films like The Matrix, virtual reality has long been hailed as the ultimate technology. But outside of a few research labs and military training facilities, this tantalizing vision of the future was nothing but science fiction. Until 2012, when Oculus founder Palmer Luckey - then just a rebellious teenage dreamer living alone in a camper trailer - invents a device that has the potential to change everything.

World of Slavic mythology and old religion is not just incredibly rich and beautiful, it is also very much alive and coexists with modern civilization and technology. These two separate and in every aspect completely different worlds are equally part of everyday life of an average person in Serbia whether that person is aware of that or not. Modern world based in science appear to have a deep hold in my country, modern technology controls lives and work of the people even in the , most remote mountain villages, school system is one of the best on the world, extremely demanding, especially ...

What if the secret to a longer, healthier life was already known—and practiced every day on a small island in Japan? Okinawa is one of the world’s five “Blue Zones,” regions where people live far longer than average. But it’s not just about genetics. It’s about how they live, what they eat, and why they get up in the morning. In this quick but powerful exploration, you'll learn: The key foods of the Okinawan diet How elders in their 90s maintain purpose and community What hara hachi bu and ikigai really mean—and why they matter How lifestyle, mindset, and connection may matter...

What if you found your father living with your mother’s murderer? Burnt out from death, mayhem and relationships gone sour, former special forces operative Rayna Tan returns home to Vancouver to recharge, only to discover her father is hiding the illegal Mexican student who killed Rayna’s mom. The principal of a Canadian private school duped the teenager and her friends from an impoverished village with promises of free education and living expenses. But if it’s too good to be true… Deception and lies were the real price. The school is a front for a drug operation. Rayna’s mother ...

I've been caged by tradition, tethered to a fate I don't want. A dream showed me a different path, leading to Aleron, washed ashore by destiny itself. He's more than a shipwreck survivor; he's the king's guard caught between his allegiance and our undeniable bond. His presence ignites a forbidden magic, a bond my tribe could never accept. The spirits chose him, granting him the power of the shift, making him my equal. Together, we fight his past and challenge the elders' grip on our future. Will our love break the chains of the past or doom us to its shadows? In the wild dance of fate, only...

Miracle Culture defines the cultural shift that is taking place in Christianity today. This shift is bringing Christians and churches back to the first-century church's belief and interaction with miracles. Miracle Culture identifies nine keys to walking in miracles, explains the three types of miracles giving real-life examples that will inspire, shares practical steps to creating and activating miracle culture, and includes tips on avoiding the pitfalls that hinder miracles in our lives. This book will uplift and encourage readers to believe and contend for their personal miracles and ...

Who would want to kill Corvis’s hunky hero husband? March, 2100. A double wedding celebrates the heroes' love and their victory. Invisibly attached to a drone flying above the wedding cake, a gift explodes, thrusting a knife into Corvis's new husband's heart in front of 10,000 guests. Before this, crime was invisible on Enceladus. Who killed Billy, and why? And why do it so publicly? The Chief of Police needs Corvis’s problem-solving skills to help crack the murder mystery as disappearances, abductions and assassinations continue. Corvis is paired with handsome Bert, the new cop and ...

SHEAR PLEASURE is a collection of five short stories meant to stimulate that warm fuzzy feeling of ASMR that we all need from time to time. Taken from the memoirs of a city stylist, these haircutting stories are both fun and poignant. Join four ladies and a gentleman as they test the boundaries of their courage in the salon and the neighborhood barbershop! For a Friend is the story of the long and winding trail to sacrifice for a friend. For Better or Worse is the love and hate triangle between two sisters and a groom, and the last minute act of revenge on the way to the altar. Naughty and ...

One Promise Too Late is Peggy's forty-first novel; her forty-sixth book. Each book resonates with Peggy's authentic Appalachian mountain voice and her gift to engross the reader in the story. From Chapter 18: “You know I don’t want to leave you here by yourself, but I must. I don’t dare stay with you any longer. It wouldn’t seem right. It wouldn’t be right.” It might not seem right, but that didn’t stop me from wanting him to stay if it was only another minute or two. I couldn’t remember anyone ever holding me close, comforting me. Mom certainly hadn’t. Neither had Dad. ...

Alex Dubois changed from a human male to an Elven female. Come along with her as she travels with Captain Samuel Ash, an American Civil War Veteran, and their Dire Wolf, Socks. Join the adventure as the see the wonder of Treetop City and become embroiled in a war. Remember, this is Eden, and things are different from what they appear, and the key to winning this war lays in the dead Dwarven city of Glanim. Their lives depend on answering two questions: who is friend, and who is foe?

Hypnotic Writing Lab: Leveraging Psychological Triggers for Persuasive Writing What if your words didn’t just tell a story but transformed how people think, feel, and respond? Hypnotic Writing Lab takes you beyond traditional storytelling, diving deep into the psychological triggers that create lasting impact. Whether you’re crafting narratives for influence, entertainment, or persuasion, this book offers the tools to captivate your audience on both conscious and subconscious levels. In this immersive guide, you’ll learn how to: Leverage Subconscious Triggers: Tap into universal human...

I just learned something about myself – and it isn’t very good. In fact, it is very bad.I learned that the opinions of Boomers don’t matter any more. We are obsolete in this new age of new knowledge. Anything we think is unimportant and false. This means my time has passed and I can teach nothing to the new generation. Our new leaders say they have a better grasp on history and the Boomers, well, we are all part of the past that is being destroyed like statues, businesses and capitalism. We have arrived at a transformative moment. Everything from the past is over and the future has ...

As promised, Darcy Butler returns to the Crow Indian reservation. It has been one year since she completed and sold her novel based on her roots and the Crow Indian tribe. Her novel had sold well and she decided that she would give back to a culture that had enriched her life. Upon her return, she finds a gift bestowed upon her from her mentor and distant cousin, Tiponi. The wise elder of the tribe has left his journal for Darcy in the event of her return as vowed by the ‘great storyteller.’ The book becomes a treasure to Darcy as she discovers the plight of the children of Running Wolf...

This book explores 30 popular folklore myths and characters throughout the Caribbean, what they are known for, how to protect yourself against them and what they look like. Take a walk with me as we explore the folklore characters of the Caribbean. Featured Folklore: Anancy, Buck / Baccoo, Chickcharney, Churile, Ciguapa, Douens, Drums, Fairymaid/Mermaid, Gang Gang Sara, Halfway Tree (Silk Cotton Tree), Heartman, Hummingbirds, Jinn. Jumbee/Duppy, Kanaima, La Diablesse, Lagahoo, Lusca, Malju, Mama D’leau, Massacooramaan, Midnight Robber, Moko Jumbie, MoonGazer/Phantom, Papa Bois, River ...

Unlock the Revolutionary Power of Fandom to Transform the Future of Music, Entertainment, and Pop Culture. Curious how fan engagement is reshaping the entertainment industry? Want to explore the future of music streaming and how artists connect with fans? Interested in leveraging the intersection of technology, music, and fandom to build your brand? Look no further than Fan-Powered Futures: Shaping the Future of Spotify and Times Square through Fan Innovation by Nick Holmstén, a visionary leader in the music and entertainment industry! In this groundbreaking book, you will: ◆ Follow Nick...