Virtual Game

Is it possible to create a digital world indistinguishable from reality? No longer a Matrix-like idea from science fiction and fantasy authors, many academic scientists and philosophers now theorize that we already live trapped within a computer simulation created by an advanced species or ourselves in the future. In Creating Plato’s Cave, Dr. Mark Bowles argues that analyzing the history of our earliest video games, from the 1960s to today’s latest virtual reality simulations, is the first step in understanding humanity’s potential to create a new reality. After the author presents ...

KING RICH has the juice on the streets. His name resonates power, respect and fear. But will he have the same credentials when he finds himself behind bars, surrounded by wolves who want his head? LATRELL, THE DOPE MAN'S BODYGUARD, is just as savage in prison as he is on the streets. When vicious convicts test the boss, will Latrell execute them with extreme prejudice? Or, without a gun on his hip, will his murder game suffer, leaving King Rich to fend for himself? With the vast riches he's amassed from the game, freedom is just one wise move from King Rich's grasp. But will the streets ...

. A tale of international intrigue that will appeal to military-spy thriller readers around the world, Into Hell's Fire is an action-packed page-turner which pushes the boundaries between fact and fiction. Lucas Martin, a retired contractor of the U.S. government, is recalled to duty to help the U.S. State Department decide its Balkan policy at the beginning of the Siege of Sarajevo. Hired to accumulate accurate intelligence and monitor the crisis as it develops, little time passes before he is ensnared in a deadly struggle with a sinister, Yugoslav general. Crossing regional borders, ...

Sunny is a girl living in a community on a farm in a seemingly apocalyptic world. The farm is electrically fenced and has strict rules that are firmly observed, and especially the rule that girls like Sunny must not enter The Shed, an imposing building inside the farm. Only grown women are allowed in, but even then, some who go in never come back. One night, the farm is raided by strangers, and some farm folk are taken. This odd incident propels a series of ominous developments in Sunny’s life. The story develops in an unexpected way, as Sunny escapes the grim destiny to which she was ...

Are you daunted by the prospect of training your puppy or do you just need some great tips? If you do, then this is the book for you. ‘How to Train a Puppy the Loving Way’ has been written as an easy-to-follow guide to assist you in all aspects of puppy training. In this marvelous little book, Tony Robertson delves straight into the coaching without the added fluff found in other guides and covers all the essential topics no puppy owner should be without. These topics include the best time to start training, the different stages of puppy development, what equipment to buy, and important...

From the winner of THE ARNOLD BENNETT INTERNATIONAL BOOK PRIZE 2022 Cathedral of Lies - The first in the 'Of Lies' series Amazon Reviewer Anne says: This is one of the best crime books that I've ever read. I've edited my review because I've just finished reading this book for a second time and thoroughly enjoyed it. There is so much action and so many twists and turns that I really can't praise this author enough. I hope this is only the first in a long line of John Pye books. It really is up there with the top crime writers. Well done John Pye. I look forward to your next book and hope ...

Sandra played the game better than anyone—ruthless, strategic, always one step ahead. In Atlanta’s high-stakes world of power and deception, she built an empire on ambition and manipulation, believing control was the key to everything. But when betrayal knocks her off her throne, she learns the hard way: the game doesn’t care who you are—it plays you in the end. Now, faced with the wreckage of her past, Sandra must decide—will she rise again, or has she finally lost it all? A gripping tale of power, betrayal, and the cost of ambition, The Come Up: When the Game Plays You is a high...

How to Play the Game of Life What is the Game of Life? How to become a winner and succeed in life? What needs to be my goal in life? What is the secret of everlasting happiness? What are the habits of happy people? Who is God? How do we connect with God? Is there extraterrestrial life? Have they visited Earth? Is there life after death? Is there heaven and hell? And ……… If you have ever pondered over the above questions, then this ancient Indian spiritual book is for you. It is called the Bhagavad Gita. This is my version of the Bhagavad Gita. It reads like a novel and is highly ...

He never raises his voice. But everything he does breaks me. Eden Pearson was raised to fear temptation. To guard her heart, her purity, her soul. But none of her prayers could prepare her for Zeke Justice—her new stepbrother. He’s the dark prince of the Pearson-Justice mansion, a storm in human form with storm-cloud eyes and a mouth full of cruel smirks. He never yells. He doesn’t chase. He just waits and watches and lets her destroy herself under the weight of his silence. Zeke knows she’s terrified of him. He also knows her body is already betraying her. Every stolen glance, ...

After finishing the first floor of the Tower in Anozira, Sam and Quinn feel they are one step closer to returning home, and they set their sights on reaching the top. Of course, as with all role playing games, there is always more than just the main mission, and it's easy to get lost along the way as you meet new NPCs and take on side quests.

FOLLOW THE WATER is retired Fish and Wildlife Detective Todd Vandivert’s eighth book of his Wildlife Justice Series. Heroism abounds in this book, as the Washington Fish and Wildlife Officers of Okanogan County capture a small but very active group of poachers, who in turn led the officers to one of the most prolific serial rapists in Washington’s history. In the middle of the high-stakes investigations, the Fish and Wildlife officers are forced to split their attention to search for one of their own. The missing officer is in serious trouble, and time is running out. Hopes of finding ...

He doesn’t hurt her in front of anyone. He saves that for when the doors are closed—and she’s too ashamed to stop him. Rory Mathis just wanted to paint, keep her head down, and survive her mother’s latest marriage. But when Maddox Briggs—her new stepbrother—shows up at their shared home and elite college, everything safe in her world goes dark. He’s wicked in the quietest ways. He doesn’t scream or hit. He violates without leaving bruises. A knock when she’s showering. A comment no one else hears. A hand that stays too long on her waist. And her body, traitorous and ...

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Can Christians discover spiritual meaning in a superhero movie!? As the culmination of twenty-plus movies, Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame made a massive cultural impact and broke all sorts of records on its march to become the highest-grossing movie of all time. Endgame earned $2.8 billion in the box-office, making it one of the most watched and most influential films in popular culture. For that reason, Marvel’s box-office bombshell is worth examining through the lens of faith. How does Endgame sit alongside the Christian faith? Does it echo the gospel in some fashion? Join award-winning ...

His family pressured him to go on a stupid love match game show. He didn’t intend to win. Dexton My family said it was time for me to produce an heir, but I refused to marry for convenience because everyone said when you saw your mate, it would slap you in the face. My species bonds once for life, and I was waiting for her no matter what my family wanted. Then my government decided to participate in the Alien Love Games intending to strengthen relations with a planet called Earth. My family signed me up without my knowledge. When I was chosen to take part, I was determined to lose ...

Just Watch the Game, a new ebook about Pittsburgh and its sports teams, is a combination of John Steigerwald's previous regional best-selling paperbacks, "Just Watch the Game" (2010) and "Just Watch the Game (again)" (2011). Including new material and edited for a national audience, it is especially aimed at Pittsburghers and ex-Pittsburghers. But fans of the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates everywhere will be pleased by John's stories, dry humor and no-nonsense opinions about what is wrong and right with a sports world that has forgotten that the games themselves are what matters most, not ...

Do you want to become an outstanding tennis player, improve your tennis strategy, boost your tennis fitness and have tennis mental toughness? What you need is insider tips from a former tennis professional with over 20 years of coaching experience. What You’ll Discover in this eBook: Pro Techniques and Strategies: From mastering powerful serves to perfecting your volleys and smashing the smash! Comprehensive Skill Enhancement: Learn everything from grip mastery and precise footwork to strategic game planning and mental fortitude. Physical and Mental Fitness Tips: Achieve peak performance ...

Do you dominate the basketball court? If not, then find out how from a basketball professional, transform your basketball skills and become the basketball player you've always dreamed of with Basketball Pro Secrets. What You'll Gain: Professional Techniques: Learn the secrets used by the pros to excel in their game. From ball handling to precision shooting, every technique is designed to boost your performance. Comprehensive Training: Dive into detailed sections on dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense that will elevate your game to new heights. Advanced Strategies: Understand the ...

Deception. Danger. Duets. Genevieve Castle is finally getting her balance. Graduated on the honor roll, set up with a dream internship with the finest composer in Cierdeep, and firmly almost serious with Sean, the world looks bright until the ocean insists on crushing her world and everyone she loves. Then there’s her old obsession with Soremni Prince Oliver and his diamond green eyes. Until they find a cure, she’ll never have Sean, not for real, not forever. Between assassination attempts and weird Soremni marriage customs, Gen must navigate a world filled with monsters, madness and ...

In the quiet shadows of her seemingly perfect life, Lily’s world begins to unravel. When she stumbles upon a hidden diary in the house she shares with her husband, Tom, Lily is plunged into a past she didn’t know existed—one that belonged to Emily, a woman who lived her life in the same house and died under mysterious circumstances. As Lily reads deeper into Emily’s words, eerie parallels begin to emerge: the isolation, the strange noises, the feeling of being watched. Soon, Lily can’t shake the suspicion that her life is mirroring Emily’s—and that Tom may be hiding dark ...