Virtual Culture

WHY IS FRANCIS X. LENIHAN SKULKING AROUND HOPEVILE, the tent city on the banks of the Mississippi at St. Louis? No, he’s not trying to serve a summons, he’s looking for an answer as to why his card was found in the pocket of a young homeless man who died in this camp. It’s a mystery that Francis wants solved and so does Dr. Lambert, the father of the deceased and Francis’ new benefactor. Lambert has hired Francis and his partner, Cale Twohey, to look into his son’s last months at Hopeville and what characters they meet—ragged, forlorn indigents that society has scorned, a foot ...

Afraid for her life, Mary Illingford abandons her home in Sydney and her abusive and violent husband, Paul. With her daughter, Jenni, she embarks on a journey to a place where she thinks he will never find her - the island of Santorini, Greece. On Santorini they meet Mary's two friends - Eleni Kambouridis, owner of Apartments overlooking the beautiful caldera lake, and Julia Jeffries from England. Jenni, meets Eleni’s diffident son Marios who runs a local internet café, and they are immediately attracted. Unknown to Mary, Paul is facing a fraud charge involving his real estate business. ...

Despite being cut-off from Panadawn and the Earth, James Stone is enjoying life on Rhyton. He has made new friends, discovered the game of ‘whirlpool’ and enjoyed the local entertainments. With his new-found wealth, he has managed to create a comfortable home among the students of the university. The House of a Thousand Hours has been full of delights but, unfortunately for him, scholarship has not been among them. Even with the help of Cardinal, his student assistant, he has come to realise his limitations as a student of Evigone. Ecru, on the other hand, has been absorbing books by ...

This book isn’t your average travel guide—If you’re an “influencer” or looking for your next social media viral moment, DO NOT buy this book. It’s designed specifically for the savvy traveler diving into Japan for the first time. We’re all about soaking up the culture without breaking the bank. Forget shopping sprees; we’re here to create meaningful memories, whether you’re flying solo or with a partner. And let’s face it, at 40 and up, our bodies might not be as sprightly as they used to be, so comfort is important—but that doesn’t mean we’re skimping on adventure...

Discover the secret to traveling with no-cost lodging and immersing yourself in local communities with housesitting. Not only will you save money on accommodations, but you'll also have a unique and authentic travel experience. Why do I want you to learn my methods? I BELIEVE YOU DESERVE TO TRAVEL IF YOU WANT TO. Benefits of reading this book: - Learn how to travel and save money on accommodations - Immerse yourself in local communities - Live like the locals Who is this book for? 1. Solo travelers or couples 2. Writers 3. Coaches 4. Entrepreneurs 5. Pet lovers It’s a great runway to ...

We spend 8 hours a day, for 10 months a year, for nearly 17 years, sending our kids to school to prepare them for life. In all of that time, there is never a course on sacrifice, on goal setting, on perseverance, on overcoming adversity, on being a great teammate. I guess that is what the sport of WRESTLING Is for. One of the greatest assets in my life, other than my family and friends has been the sport of wrestling. It has made me into the person I am today. A person who can handle whatever adversity life throws at me. The disciplines of wrestling are impactful on a young athlete’s life...

"This book is a page turner! Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. One of the most interesting books I've read in a while." - Josephine, Amazon UK Review "Mekdela effectively dissects the intersections between race, colonialism, sexism, and fatphobia...this was so easy to read whilst effectively teaching me so much about the ways that fatphobia is ingrained into every aspect of society" - Charlie, Amazon UK Review "Well-thought out, well-researched ideas...like any good activist, Mekdela doesn't just throw out a tale or two, she offers samples, examples, and perhaps, a solution or ...

Get ready for another wild ride with magazine editor turned sleuth Jessica Harper as she attempts to catch her own stalker – without spilling her Espresso Martini. The fearless protagonist of last year’s Jessica Harper Is Not Woke is back, facing off against ruthless corporate villains, social justice warriors, irate online daters and trigger-happy gamblers in her quest to solve the mother of all mysteries. With the help of her best friend April, husband Brandon and eccentric mentor Porter Montrose, Jess braves hostile comedy clubs, woke “re-education” centers, boardroom jungles and...

What is our situation? What’s the Big Idea? Do we dare? Who is with us? What are we good at? What are we doing that’s different, and how will we take people with us? What steps must we take, and in what order? How do we get better as we go? How are things arranged? How will strategy change us? If you want to be a great athlete, train. If you want to be a great pianist, practise. If you want to be an effective strategist, hire forty­ five consultants, undertake a six-month review, and produce a two­-hundred and fifty-page document... ...or not. Strategy is becoming more complicated, ...

" The Spirit of man is Nomad, his blood Bedouin.....and so I came to live my life, not by conscious plan, but as someone following the flight of a Bird." " Only in the Desert, The Bedouin Declared, Could a man a Man find Freedom. " Wilfred Thesiger "Arabian Sands." " To live in the Dress of The Arabs, Quitted Me of My English Self, and Let me Look at The West ..... With Different Eyes." T. E. Lawrence "The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom." The Sultanate of Oman is a land of oases,deserts, rolling sands, shifting dunes and mountains upon which ancient cities have been carved from stone. A land that ...

"Cultivating Lifelong Learning: A Parent’s Guide to Instilling the Love of Education in Your Child" Unlock Your Child's Full Potential with the Power of Lifelong Learning! Dear Dedicated Parent, Imagine a future where your child thrives with a boundless curiosity, a resilient mindset, and a lifelong passion for learning. Picture them navigating life’s challenges with confidence, creativity, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. This isn’t just a dream—it’s a reality you can create with the right guidance and tools. Introducing "Cultivating Lifelong Learning: A Parent’s Guide...

It’s so easy to say that the 1980s were awesome. But were they really? Here’s a case-by-case study on whether or not the decade of the 1980s was an awesome one or an awful one. Or maybe it was a healthy dose of both? Let’s get nostalgic and dive back into the colorful and blissfully ignorant 1980s.

What is it supposed to look like when the culture of the Kingdom of Heaven collides with the kingdom and culture of this world? The Kingdom of God was always meant to impact culture, never to retreat from it - that is why Jesus told us that we are called to "disciple nations." This book will teach you what Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God and how to step into your destiny as part of the transformative Kingdom Culture. In this book, you will discover and examine such issues as: Does Bible prophecy predict the coming of the Messiah and the establishing of HIs current Kingdom? How did ...

AFRICA RISING: Dawn is Breaking Over Africa - The future belongs to those who best invest their resources toward their own visions of sustainable development. For many Africans raised throughout the Diaspora of the West, Dawn is Breaking Over Africa. Our challenge is to educate as many as possible to create the enough momentum to turn the tide of history. We have plenty of capital resources. We are skilled in every aspect of technological nation-building International travel is easier and cheaper than ever. Via the Internet, we are instantly tuned into every location on the planet where ...

Lead with purpose. Fulfill your legacy. Save the republic.The United States has a powerful purpose - "all are created equal", "E Pluribus Unum", and "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”. But this is not our reality as 97% of us are unhealthy, 84% of us are stressed out, 78% of us are paycheck to paycheck, and most of us no longer believe in the "American Dream". And these are just the averages - life is much worse for women and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, e.g., $.01 of wealth in Black families for every dollar of wealth in white families. Given our political polarization and ...

Break Free from Consumer Overload and Thrive with Less Are you tired of endless shopping hauls, cluttered spaces, and the constant pressure to buy more? The Underconsumption Guide is your practical, empowering companion to help you escape toxic consumer culture, reclaim your time and money, and find joy in simplicity. Inspired by the viral “underconsumption” movement spreading across TikTok and social media, this book is for anyone ready to unplug from overconsumption and live a life of purpose, not products. Whether you're curious about low-buy challenges, building a capsule wardrobe, ...

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...

A deranged woman guards an old shed filled with angel statues. A curious teenage girl only wanted a picture. After her husband’s sudden death, Callie grappled with grief while coping with her fifteen-year-old daughter Lili’s hostility and irrational blame. Lili’s father understood her near-mystical relationship with plants, while Callie regards Lili’s “plant friendships” as just another alienating aspect of her autism. Their only mother/daughter connection is a love of horses and riding in the mountains surrounding their northern New Mexico home. When Lili’s horse returns home...

It's STILL the People! Nothing gets done in any organization without the people - the human capital. How well the human capital manages the financial capital and intellectual capital determines the value of any business... so you'd better get the human capital part right. In Going Behind the Numbers, valuation expert Dave Bookbinder continues to unravel ways to better value human capital and determine how it can be quantified to truly represent what every organization's people actually bring to the table. If you think it's a simple matter of calculating salaries and benefits - the typical ...

Become a Culture Catalyst: Transform Communities, Facilitate Change Opportunities, Shape the World! Discover the power to make a lasting impact with Catalyst Culture, your comprehensive guide to becoming an agent of transformation in an ever-evolving world. Whether you're a leader, influencer, entrepreneur, or an individual passionate about change, this groundbreaking book equips you with knowledge, frameworks, and strategies to create meaningful and lasting transformations. Practical Frameworks for Swift Implementation: Catalyst Culture offers concrete tools and strategies that seamlessly ...