Virtual Human

The year is 1943. A five year old boy wakes up. He cannot stand or hold an apple in his hand. The boy is rushed to his family doctor, diagnosed with polio, and taken from his mother's arms to the contagion ward at the county hospital. Despite decades of futile research, polio epidemics continued to paralyze and kill hundreds of thousands od adults and children well into the 1950s. Polio and me provides a view of the past, present, and future—the sage of one boy's pain, fear, and loneliness—the long struggle to find a vaccine and effective treatments—the worldwide goal to eradicate the...

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...

The history is like ocean, it is magnificent and mysterious. History makes man wise as it carries the highest wisdom and spiritual values of human and contains the philosophy inspiring the people. To feel the inspiration by the history and understand the realities, one must know history. On the magnificent world arena, the dramas of the vicissitude of monarchy and rise of great powers are being performed, they seem confused and disorderly, but they have intrinsic law. On October 12, 1492, the strong trade wind of the Atlantic blew Columbus’ fleet onto the long-dreamed New Continent, it ...

Deep space is a “serial killer” Deep space will be invariably deadly, reveal scientific studies of subjects from cells to humans. Astronauts cannot survive the intense radiation, weightlessness, toxic chemicals, disease, and other hazards beyond Earth orbit. Like old-time serial-circuit Christmas lights, in which losing one bulb extinguished all, a single medical catastrophe will end in astronauts’ death or disability. Any organ—heart, lungs, immune system, brain, or eyes—could fail. And the loss of one spacecraft system—oxygen, temperature, food, water, or radiation protection...

Are you looking for a method of self-healing which you can do at home? A method that is effortless yet brings about some of the greatest results? Are you ready to let crystals heal your life? Crystals and precious stones have been used for millennia by a myriad of advanced civilizations. The ancient Egyptians were experts in this art that may have helped them reach a level of knowledge that still is revered. When humanity learnt how to harness the power of electricity it never looked back. Is it time now that humanity regains the lost knowledge surrounding the use of crystals and stones? ...

In a quiet Boston lab, a blind girl blinked as light hit her eyes for the first time. Gene therapy had restored her vision. For her, the future wasn’t theoretical anymore — it was real. Right now, while most people obsess over elections, market crashes, or the price of eggs... A small group of scientists are quietly engineering the greatest health revolution in human history. A revolution that could erase aging itself... Eliminate once-deadly diseases like Alzheimer’s, HIV, and cancer... And hand early movers a fortune in the $3 trillion longevity boom that's just beginning. And I’m...

Put on your thinking caps for this one! This caper will have you wondering page after page. You won't be able to put it down. ESMERELDA and BUNNY have been best friends for years. They love to work out together, they love to dine out, and most of all, they LOVE shopping at AVENTURA MALL, in Florida. But there is a thief running amok in the mall, and the security office cannot figure out how he is getting away with his crimes, especially in the supremely-guarded high-end stores. This caper will keep you wondering, as you live vicariously through Esmerelda and Bunny. Christmas is coming. Why ...

The pressure on leaders to incorporate AI into their business has never been higher. Despite their best efforts, 85 percent of AI projects fail. But that is rarely just because of technology. Between unrealistic expectations of what AI can do, isolated science projects turned into money pits, and employees looking for clarity on how AI influences their jobs, learning how to successfully introduce AI into your organization can be difficult. Getting it right on the second or third attempt is not an option. In order for your AI program to be successful, you need to be aware of all the facets ...

A Woman’s Journey Of Love And Redemption Through The Horse Who Chose Her Through the winding paths of heartbreak, self-discovery, and redemption, Skywalker: The Horse Who Picked Me traces a journey of love found, lost, and ultimately understood. From the dream of breeding Lipizzans to the sacrifices made for passion, marriage, and motherhood, this deeply personal memoir reveals the triumphs and mistakes of a life shaped by longing and loss. At its heart stands Skywalker, a spirited paint horse who chose his rider before she ever chose him. His unwavering loyalty and quiet wisdom carried ...

He was human once. He isn’t sure if he still is. Born in Blood. Forged by the Wild. Hunted by the Past. Marek was only a boy when the wolves took everything—his home, his family, his future. Left for dead in the frozen wilds, he should have perished. Instead, the wilderness made him something else. Raised by bears, shaped by survival, Marek learned to move between man and beast, between instinct and thought. But the past does not stay buried, and the monstrous wolf who destroyed his world has returned—this time with an army. Noska is not just a predator. He is a teacher of pain, a ...

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 ...

The stalled train is their world. The heat is monstrous, and one currency, water. But who has control? The only witness, a dingo watching from the saltbush, curious, solitary for now. And the way out? A journey across the endless plain through the shimmering heatwaves. And what awaits anyone brave enough to attempt it? The Train is a story of survival, perseverance, and human endeavour. It explores the best and worst of our behaviour and asks the question, which person would I be? What reviewers have said: "The Train is a suspenseful masterpiece that will stay with you after you are ...

Rae: Being a vampire has its perks. Men fall at my feet. I get what I want, when I want it. And if they think I’m a monster—good. That’s exactly what I want them to think. But I’m tired of pretending. Tired of using sex to forget. I’m broken in ways I can’t fix, and I’m slowly slipping into the dark. Then there’s Edmund. My childhood best friend. The one who’s always been there. Watching. Waiting. Loving me in silence. He says I’m his fated mate. That I’m his. And when he finally steps in, everything changes. With Edmund, I don’t have to pretend. I don’t have to ...

‘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.

Two young Americans navigate War, homophobia, and straight marriage with kids, to finally follow their dreams in Europe in the 1950s. This historic novel follows the unfolding of the Gay revolution on four continents. A beautiful LGBTQ love story

Welcome to Medusa's Musings — a razor-sharp manifesto from that snake-haired scapegoat of ancient mythology. Imprisoned within a simulated world where ancient deities operate on wireless networks and humans navigate a bio-digital labyrinth, Medusa breaks her silence to expose the greatest illusion of all: our modern reality. With venomous wit and unexpected vulnerability, our serpentine narrator deconstructs the grand deception of contemporary existence. She reveals her true origins as a sacred feminine power, deliberately fragmented, just as humanity now finds itself fractured by the ...

Brace for Impact: Stories of Hope and Horror Fifteen plane crashes. Fifteen stories of survival. From the frozen wastelands of Siberia to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Brace for Impact captures the raw terror, resilience, and impossible decisions faced by those who lived through aviation disasters. Some found hope in the wreckage—others faced the brutal realities of isolation, injury, and the unforgiving elements. Told with gripping intensity, these true-to-life narratives echo the haunting suspense of your favorite Survival Stories, placing you inside the doomed cabins, the ...

Palestine will be the Vietnam of the new generation. Like Vietnam, it will not change global geopolitics, because it will follow other paths, but it will change the way a generation perceives the dominant narrative. The radical change will take longer and will come with the new geopolitical balance or imbalance starting in the middle of this century. Currently, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is another of those urgent objectives before losing absolute control.

Master the Art of Connection with The Science of Reading Unlock the secrets to understanding people on a whole new level. The Science of Reading is your ultimate guide to the timeless craft of reading others—whether for entertainment, personal growth, or creating meaningful connections. This book weaves together psychology, observation, and storytelling into an engaging, practical exploration of how to decode human behavior. From understanding personality types and generational influences to mastering advanced techniques like layering observations and emotional resonance, this ...

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 ...