Virtual Human

If you found a rusty old lamp on the beach, and upon touching it a genie appeared and granted you three wishes, what would you wish for? If you were wishing for a successful application development effort, most likely you would wish for accurate and robust data models, comprehensive data flow diagrams, and an acute understanding of human behavior. The wish for well-designed conceptual and logical data models means the requirements are well-understood and that the design has been built with flexibility and extensibility leading to high application agility and low maintenance costs. The wish ...

Chris and Jack have been reunited, but the world as they know it is no more. With California in ruins, Beth, Jack’s wife, was forced to leave Mountain View before the two could reach her. Now with three new companions, Chris and Jack must make the treacherous journey north through Oregon and Washington, and whatever lies beyond. With little information in this ravaged world, and no guarantee of what awaits them at the Canadian border, the only thing they have left is each other.

She’s never fit into her life, but one night changed her destiny forever. Harper’s just trying to make it through life one day at a time, finding her place in a world that never seems to make sense. One moment, she's flying under the radar, and the next? She’s being kidnapped by men who look like they stepped right out of a fantasy novel. Her best friend? Taken too. But after a daring rescue, Harper’s safe... or so it seems. Now, she’s locked away in a strange place called a “pack house,” her friend is missing, and the man who saved her, the one she can’t stop thinking about...

She signed her name for survival. He’ll carve his into her soul. Sierra Adams is out of options. Bankrupt. Barren. Broken. The Syndicate’s surrogacy contract promises restored fertility and a fresh start—but at a cost she can’t fully comprehend until it’s too late. Pheron 6 is no sanctuary. It’s a primal moon teeming with predators, secrets, and Kael Om’ra—her towering, war-hardened Ghoran mate who doesn’t believe in soft touches or second chances. He needs an heir. She needs a cure. What neither of them expected was a bond strong enough to burn through galaxies… or ...

This book is designed to expand your knowledge and proficiency in the area of trichology. The information written along with the experience gained in clinical settings will allow you to obtain a higher professional status. You will be able to help your clients with their problems in ways not possible before. Upon completion of this book, you will have a full understanding of human anatomy, how trichology ties into the human body, and be able to provide additional services that are of value for many people.

"My God. These people really are Neanderthals!" At an archeological dig in Gibraltar, science journalist Tom Cook’s hopes and dreams are shattered in an instant by a mysterious explosion—his pregnant fiancée is missing. During the search, things go from bad to worse when Tom plunges through a time portal and into the strange and dangerous era of the Neanderthals. Can he get back, or is he stuck in the past forever? On top of figuring out how to return to the present, Tom must use his modern-day wits to fight for survival in the world of 40,000 years ago. And contend with a group of ...

Many of the dead Sea Scroll books were and are considered Canon in some Bibles while others were lost so long, they never resurfaced for intrusion until recently. Hundreds of books were painstakingly written and rewritten over and over again as the Baptizing-Essene, headed by John-the Baptist, for a time sort hold hold on to some of our most sacred books. Some people are simply afraid of what they might say and ignore the very books used by Jesus and his disciples to teach the world to become Christians. Unfortunately, without them, great holes can be found in the words of Moses and the ...

What can anyone say about meeting a sibling you've forgotten that you even have? What do you say when they come to you for help? I didn't have any idea, that's for sure. Bau's arrival so soon after my recent victory in securing a long term stay on Earth, was nothing if not disruptive. Or so I thought at the time, but I had no idea how right I really was, 'disruptive' did not begin to cover it. Chaotic? Mad? Dangerous? All seemed better words. Bau's plea for help was not for her, but for 'her humans'. The surviving remnants of the people who once lived in Chicago, a forgotten people who ...

With the utmost joy and enthusiasm, my population of the Agarthans of Inner Earth has now decided to contact the civilisations of Outer Earth, to let you comprehend an entirely new aspect of your home planet, Earth, and to give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves. The millennia of separation from our co-inhabitants on Earth is finally dispelled. The new, high five‑dimensional energy now makes this merger possible. As one unified population of Earth, we will be able to embrace our cosmic family of Light together and to join the cosmic councils.The time has come to get to know each ...

"We must be prepared to give the same kind of priority to securing the future of our planet as a sustainable home for present and future generations as we have always been willing to accord to military security...only time will tell whether we are on to a pathway to a more secure and sustainable future for the human community, or as a tragic lost, perhaps last, opportunity." -Secretary-General of the UN Earth Summit ONE WORLD: The Health and Survival of the Human Species in the 21st Century is a compelling collection of original essays written by some of the premier scholars and scientists ...

For a witch trained as a demon hunter, werewolves, ghouls, and vampires are all in a day’s work. But Red has no memories of her past — not even her real name — and her cases keep inching her closer to the truth. She comes to LA to solve a murder. The trail leads to Kristoff. Handsome and dangerous, the vampire is more than her prime suspect. He might hold the key to her mysterious origins. As the death count grows, she sinks into a supernatural conspiracy as the city teeters on the brink of civil war. Red needs to keep her wits sharp. And her stake sharper. Or she'll die before she ...

Have you ever been manipulated or seduced? Would you like to learn more about how it works and never make the same mistake again? This book introduces the reader to a novel outlook on human nature. It suggests, with examples, how behavioral techniques that are mostly associated with psychopathic and narcissistic behavior are not necessarily always evil but, in fact, ride on an axis of motive and intent. By explaining Dark Psychology and the personality types and disorders linked to this theory, the reader will learn about different ethical application levels that can be connected and ...

Historian John Biggerstaff finds a piece of a German Stuka dive bomber among his deceased English mother’s possessions that leads him on a quest to find its significance. The Stuka artifact is more than a souvenir from World War II. A materials engineer tells him the artifact is made of material only found in Neutron Stars in outer space. When a story about the Stuka artifact appears in the newspaper, the Department of Defense tries and fails to prevent any further stories about it. John and his best friend, Jimmy Doughtry, reckon the government is hiding evidence of extraterrestrial ...

Meryl Carrington es una auxiliar de vuelo en una compañía de jets privados. Cuando su compañera de piso y de trabajo le pide que la sustituya porque está enferma, no podía imaginarse que el cliente al que tiene que atender es Rael Freesword, un hombre por el que sentirá una inmediata e irresistible atracción. Rael Freesword es un hombre de negocios serio, controlado, que lleva su empresa de tecnología puntera con mano de hierro… Pero la verdad es que ni siquiera es humano. Es un ninsabu, una raza que llegó del espacio huyendo de un planeta devastado y que se ocultan en la tierra ...

Have you ever wondered if you're truly smart or just busy? It’s time to discover strategies to help you work smarter, not harder. This book will teach you how to streamline your path to success with smart leadership and effective HR leadership techniques. You'll learn how to build your dream team with effective hiring strategies and conduct effective hiring interviews, transforming your hiring process into a powerful tool for growth. Investing wisely in employee orientation, training, and development is essential. A top-notch performance appraisal system paired with effective performance ...

Are You Ready to Transform Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI? Step into classrooms where students manipulate virtual molecules with their hands, history comes alive through AI-powered simulations, and personalized AI tutors adapt to each learner's unique needs. These aren't science fiction scenarios—they're the new realities of Embodied AI Education. Embodied AI Education: Unlocking Human Potential Through Enactive Learning offers a paradigm-shifting exploration of how AI can amplify our embodied, enactive learning experiences. Grounded in cognitive science, educational theory, and ...

All the wrong choices, for all the right reasons. Lindsey Hamilton – A male author writing spicy romance to provide for his little brother. All he wanted was a way to pay the bills between his late royalties. All he needed was a miracle. Wysh AKA Scott Wysh – a demon living in hiding among humans. Even if he found safety pretending to be a human, it wasn’t enough. He still had needs that demanded satisfaction. The deal... If you are willing to meet with me, please come alone to the lookout between Lake Sweetness and the north bend of Forever Lane. I’ll be waiting tonight at midnight...

Plant managers are often the most important employees in manufacturing facilities. They are in charge of all aspects of plant operations, and they interact with virtually everyone involved with the business. This book examines these unique individuals by analyzing what they do and how they function while describing the challenges they must overcome to perform at peak levels. It also highlights the many different skills that these leaders must possess to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

I just wanted to write a fluffy Christmas romance—now I’m trapped with Krampus and tangled in Yuletide magic. My life as the "Queen of Christmas Cheer" was simple. Write a sparkling holiday romance, make everyone believe in happy endings, and never, ever think about the darker stories lurking in my mind. Then I burned a manuscript about Krampus. And he came to life. Now, I’m snowed in with an ancient, horned spirit who claims I belong to him. He’s temptation made real--dangerous power and gentle strength, with a voice like midnight promises. More claws and shadowed desire than ...

What Weird People Like You Do: A Collection of Disturbingly Curious Quirks Embrace the strange, the bizarre, and the downright peculiar. What Weird People Like You Do takes you on a wild journey through the hidden side of human nature—where quirks, oddities, and the unexpected reign supreme. From strange collections to eccentric habits, this book dives into the wonderfully weird things people do behind closed doors and in public spectacle. It’s more than just a book of facts—it’s a celebration of individuality and the quirks that make life interesting. Whether you’re fascinated by...