Virtual Human

I’ve spent my life surrounded by precious stones. I understand the cut of a diamond better than the contours of a human heart. So when a brooding stranger named Maximilian shows up, demanding my help to hunt down the legendary "Tears of the Queen," my instincts scream run. But Max is persistent, and his desperation is palpable. He’s not chasing fairy tales. He’s chasing a power that could enslave the world if it falls into the wrong hands. I should say no. I should stay in my quiet, glittering world. But there’s something in his eyes that pulls me in—something ancient, something ...

Twenty lighter, more intimate, stories from the furthest orbits of the time-space continuum When the gods coming visiting, are we included on their agenda? Or their menu? The ship has suffered a massive structural failure – a Breach: Level Two. Do you still have a future? The Galactic Emperor is passing through your hospitality lounge. “Please,’ they ask, ‘stand in for him at tonight’s banquet.” But why? In his brutal suppression of a city rebellion, the Lord of Tyre has one last matter to deal with. After all the trauma and mistreatment I endured in the alien prison camp, why ...

This feature by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Goldman Rohm first appeared on the cover of Wired magazine in January 2004. It is now available as a Kindle Single.

How to be Human Online: A Guide to Digital Etiquette and Empathy in the Age of Screens) We live online now more than ever—but are we really showing up as our best selves? In a world shaped by social media, comment threads, and Zoom calls, it’s easy to forget there’s a human being behind every screen. How to Be Human Online is your essential guide to navigating the digital world with kindness, clarity, and emotional intelligence. Whether you're replying to emails, commenting on posts, dating via apps, or participating in group chats, this book offers practical strategies and thoughtful...

This book, “Human Avatar” by Henry Enrix, tries to teach you about the living, invisible, intangible realm that exists around you, which is intertwined with every aspect of your life, and most of you have no idea it exists. The main inhabitants of the invisible world on earth (the spirits of the earth) are called “fallen angels (stars), and demons”. If you understand this book, you will certainly know the causes, and the cure of all: Greed, and the love of money, Hatred, and road rage, Drug-addiction, Alcohol, and Tobacco addictions, Prostitution, Gay, and lesbian tendencies, Murder...

A systems programmer, 39, falls into a deep depression and makes a decision that not only changes his own life and his family’s life but the fate of mankind as well. Through the creation of an operation system, Christopher is able to open the doors of human consciousness and parallel worlds as he designs human chips never seen before in the planet. An innovative technology launched mid 2030 that utterly changes the world in one decade, taking people into a reality never before imagined. Synopsis: Christopher Atkins was born in 1973, in the outskirts of Atlanta, in the southeast of the US....

When Julia Henry's daughters disappear, she uncovers a web of secrets rooted in their birth mother's past. Every mother's nightmare becomes Julia Henry's reality when her daughters, Jewel and Opal, vanish without a trace. The secret to their abduction might lie buried in a dark past, tangled in a web of secrets and deceit of their birth mother. As Julia digs deeper, she uncovers secrets that stretch to her own doorstep, challenging everything she knows about her life. In a race against time, Julia must navigate a maze of lies to rescue her daughters.

When a mysterious virus suddenly appears everywhere, the rich and powerful waste no time in stripping away citizens' rights all over the world. As fear and confusion reign, a plan for human beings is coming to fruition. Soon husbands will be separated from wives, and children will be separated from their parents. Old people will disappear from the face of the earth. For one adult called Frank, he will find himself inhabiting a tiny pod in a massive city. For company he will only have the four walls and the soft female voice of A.I. surveillance that will monitor his every move, his every ...

NOW RELEASED: The Fermi Paradox Brandon Overall's second book has been released! This book is a standalone story set in the same universe as Superhuman Nature and takes place after the events in this book. Be sure to read the new book to find the answers to all of your remaining questions and embark on a completely new journey. Superhuman Nature is Brandon Overall's first novel. It was written and published during his first deployment to Afghanistan as a 2nd Lieutenant in late 2013. Neil Hitchens was a senior ROTC Cadet in college. He was just weeks away from graduating and becoming an ...

Looking to take your creativity to the next level? Want to create truly innovative solutions? Look no further than Innovating with Empathy, the latest release from design thinking expert Barrett Williams. This comprehensive guide takes you through the entire design thinking process, from historical context to future predictions, with detailed chapters on each of the five key steps - Empathizing with Users, Defining the Problem, Brainstorming Solutions, Prototyping, and Testing and Feedback. With practical examples and real-life case studies, you'll learn how to apply this powerful framework...

A victim or survivor, what determines the outcome of a confrontation with evil? Marcus Miller, a kidnap recovery expert and survivor of child abuse and abduction details the evil that abounds in the modern world, from human traffickers, online predators, and desperate criminals. With his insightful knowledge and over twenty years of experience rescuing kidnap victims from human traffickers, he offers common sense advice on protecting yourself and your loved ones from predators and not becoming a victim.

The Dawn Of New Science summarizes the state of today’s physics. It covers major topics from the Big Bang, dark energy, dark matter, and antimatter to quarks, gravitons, and the Higgs boson. Moreover, this book describes not only what is known but also what is still beyond the grasp of today’s physicists. The author has identified a striking parallel between the formation of elementary particles and the structure of the human mind. Such a comparison allowed him to recognize several inconsistencies within the currently accepted models of the physical matter and to discover how these ...

Much of what you’ve been told about climate disruption are mythsThe most comprehensive book on climate disruption, the award-winning The Climate Pandemic reveals why: Current plans to limit global heating will not avoid climate catastrophe. Renewable energy will not offer a major clean energy source. Decarbonizing our energy system is a delusion. The human species will not ultimately survive climate disruption. The Climate Pandemic details the science, technology, politics, economics, and psychology that determine our climate future. It explains climate-driven heat waves, megadroughts, ...

Ideas are alive—and they’re looking for you. iDeals: The Idea Broker’s Guide to Unlocking Human Potential is not just a book—it’s a movement. In the city of NeoHaven, ideas take shape as sentient spirits, each searching for the right human to bring them into the world. Enter Emmanuel Simms, an entrepreneur, creative consultant, and modern-day idea broker. In this part-guide, part-storytelling journey, you’ll follow Emmanuel and his fast-talking partner Justin Tyme as they match wild, brilliant, world-changing ideas with everyday people brave enough to bring them to life. Each ...

‘The Human World’ is the 87th philosophy book written in free verse poetry by Ronnie Lee. There is a consistent theme of philosophy based on humanism, naturalism, opportunism and idealism running through this book and they relate to the ‘dimensions of politics’ in its continuation from the author’s past works. There are relationships explained in these topics of philosophy with specific concepts to form the ‘art of philosophy’ through the systems that are created and designed from each subject. They show some deep and profound truths of the human World.

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It focuses on supply chain management, inventory control, human resource management, and customer service from a leadership perspective. It explores the relationships between these aspects of business and organizational goals, and it analyzes the impact they have on employees and workplaces with much of the writing geared toward manufacturing operations. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

"Love in Stitches:" "She gave him life. He taught her how to live." When a brilliant young doctor saves a comatose man through radical surgery, she finds herself falling for her own creation, challenging the boundaries of medicine, ethics, and love. Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, a prodigy in neurosurgery, takes an unprecedented risk to save John Doe, a man ravaged by a rare brain cancer. Her radical procedure is a success, but as she helps John rediscover life, she finds herself drawn to his innocent wonder and gentle spirit. Their growing love defies medical ethics and societal norms, forcing...

Discover a groundbreaking exploration of AI-driven workforce analytics, talent intelligence, and predictive hiring strategies. As AI reshapes how organizations approach recruitment, this book equips HR leaders, recruiters, and workforce strategists with the tools to harness AI effectively. Author Mike Wolford breaks down complex AI methodologies into real-world applications, demonstrating how AI can enhance talent intelligence, forecast labor market trends, and optimize hiring decisions. With case studies, AI-powered prompts, and actionable insights, this book provides a step-by-step guide ...

In this inspiring book, we embark on a fascinating journey through the biographies of ten of the most remarkable personalities to have ever walked this Earth, those whose deeds have gone far beyond the human. Their stories are a living testimony to the power of will, the steadfastness of spirit, and an unconditional dedication to the betterment of humanity. This book will uncover the lives of: Bruno Gröning: The miracle doctor who cured thousands of people of incurable diseases. His devotion to God and his tireless commitment to the well-being of the ill are nothing short of legendary. ...

The aim of this work is to show that only being and nothingness in their unity characterize the environment in which the human being is finding itself, and any non-metaphysical philosophy must consider such an understanding of Reality as the utmost category which is above being, Universe, etc.