Virtual Human

She signed up to offer up her womb, but she never expected to be claimed. Selina Alvarez was done with hope. Her womb was broken, her bank account worse—and her options? Nonexistent. Signing with the Alien Seed Syndicate was supposed to be a cold transaction: carry a warlord’s heir, get her fertility restored, and walk away free. But nothing about Xylos—the crystalline meteor teeming with primal energy—feels cold. And nothing about Torvak Renn, the towering, scarred Zeroxian Warlord with molten gold eyes and hands built for ruin, is transactional. The contract says natural ...

Build a Kingdom. Defend the Innocent. Unite Hearts Across Races. When gamer Mason finds himself trapped in a world where magic is real and the stakes are life and death, he doesn’t just survive—he builds a thriving territory from the ashes of chaos. After seizing independence in a brutal frontier war, Mason must now lead. Refugees pour into Riverwood. Political factions threaten fragile alliances. And a growing harem of powerful women—each with their own secrets and strengths—joins him in a bond forged by choice, not conquest. But with corruption infecting even his most trusted ...

Optimizing consciousness and performance is the theme of this book. If you are looking for strategic scientific and psychological hacks to boost performance, this book is for you. Quantum physics and consciousness have been linked in various ways. Some theories suggest that consciousness plays a fundamental role in shaping the physical world, while others suggest that quantum mechanics provides a possible explanation for the relationship between consciousness and the physical world. May this book bring you to the next level of self realization and consciousness where you may achieve the ...

She lost her heart to a vampire. Will she lose her life too? Juniper is a witch, hidden amid the gas lamps of Victorian society, who knows the bloody shape of the future. When she is imprisoned in a vampire's lair alongside an officer from Scotland Yard, she faces his interrogation about a murder that rocked the front page of newspapers around the globe. She knows that he sees her as a courtesan with dangerous social ambitions, but the truth would scandalize him more. It is a story of outcasts, warlocks, werewolves, finishing schools, dark prophecies, and supernatural threats that he won't ...

What if the key to personal transformation isn’t hidden in a temple or a therapist’s office—but in two revolutionary systems of thought that have been waiting patiently for you to notice them? The Spiritual Human is two books in one, combining the practical fire of The Fourth Way: A Beginner’s Guide with the visionary depth of Anthroposophy for Beginners. Together, they form a complete guide to becoming what you were meant to be: conscious, balanced, and whole. This is not light reading for lazy minds. It’s a map for seekers who are serious about waking up. Learn why Gurdjieff ...

"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 ...

"There is not and has never been tension between God's sovereignty and man's free will." How can God's absolute sovereignty coexist with genuine human freedom? For millennia, this central free will dilemma has challenged Christian philosophy and theology. It forces rigorous thinkers to confront the tension between God’s foreknowledge/predestination and the human experience of making real choices. Must we compromise God’s power or human agency? Many discussions comparing Calvinism and Arminianism end here, suggesting an irresolvable paradox. Resolving the Free Will Dilemma argues ...

Nothing is more important in today’s competitive work environment than the strength of an organization’s culture. But how do you change a culture and strengthen it to help your organization? How do you increase productivity and engagement among your team while lowering employee turnover, workplace drama, and confusion?This book provides leaders with loads of answers to solve their company culture problems. It contains proven strategies that will have an enormous impact on the direction of any organization. With this book, anyone, in any institution can become a great leader and build an...

This post-apocalyptic / science fiction romance series contains the three main novels in the Earth's Only Hope series. Filled with interstellar adventure, forbidden romance, and high-stakes survival, the Earth's Only Hope series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Can a band of prisioners become the saviors of humanity? And will love flourish in the face of extinction? Dive into this post-apocalyptic space opera today and discover why Earth's only hope may lie in the most unexpected hands. The Earth is freezing... ...and its salvation is left to a group of criminals, like me. From ...

Reason and Human Ethics argues that a secular, biological, teleological basis of human ethics exists and that reasoning and critical thinking about both ends and means are essential to human ethics. It examines how these principles apply in the contexts of individual ethics, social ethics, citizen ethics, media ethics, and political ethics. Chapter 1 (“What Is the Basis of Human Ethics?”) discusses the various theories of the basis of ethics over the millennia. It concludes that ethics is properly founded on a secular, biological, teleological understanding of human nature. Chapter 2 (...

This book explores the transformative potential of AI in the field of human resources. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including recruitment, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, succession planning, and managing gig workers. Each chapter provides an overview of how AI can be used to improve HR practices, case studies of companies that have successfully used AI in these areas, and best practices for using AI in a way that is fair, transparent, and aligned with the company's overall goals and values. Throughout the conversation, key points...

Finally, the scientific answer to the internet's most hotly debated question! Could 100 average men defeat a single gorilla in combat? This seemingly absurd hypothetical has sparked millions of online debates, heated arguments, and countless memes across social media platforms worldwide. Now, for the first time, we're approaching this question with genuine scientific rigor. What You'll Discover: Evolutionary Analysis - How humans and gorillas developed completely different survival strategies over millions of years Physical Capabilities Breakdown - Detailed comparison of strength, endurance...

Are you curious about the unseen forces that shape your health and vitality? The Energy Medicine Book is your gateway into the fascinating world of healing energy, biofields, chakras, meridians, and the mind-body connection—woven together through science, spirituality, and global healing traditions. This groundbreaking and accessible guide explores how ancient energy systems such as qi, prana, and chakras align with cutting-edge research in physics, neuroscience, and biology. Whether you’re a practitioner of alternative medicine, a yoga or Reiki enthusiast, or simply exploring holistic ...

When Gene Roddenberry conceived Star Trek, he imagined a future very different from what was typically put forth in science fiction - a future where humanity has overcome greed, bigotry, misogyny, materialism, conflict and war. Star Trek's fans embraced that vision. But many consider it unattainable, if admirable, even those who wrote and produced Star Trek after Roddenberry. Is Star Trek's vision of the human future achievable? Can humanity overcome its darkest impulses and attain a new level of social cooperation and progress? The answer, per "Chasing the Enterprise", is Yes - we can do ...

"AI Debates John Searle" is a groundbreaking exploration into the intersection of artificial intelligence and philosophy, featuring a series of simulated debates between one of the most renowned philosophers of the modern era, Dr. John Searle, and a state-of-the-art AI model. Authored by Richard Aragon, this thought-provoking book is part of the acclaimed 'AI Debates' series, where real AI models engage with history’s greatest thinkers on topics that define the future of AI and modern society. In this volume, readers are taken on a journey through some of the most profound questions ...

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 ...

They thought it was a weekend escape. They were wrong—it was an offering. A group of friends are promised the camping trip of a lifetime—secluded wilderness, no crowds, and a charismatic host with a secret location. But when they arrive deep in the forest, something feels off. The woods are too quiet. Their guide is too strange. And when night falls, the screaming begins. Because they weren’t invited for an adventure. They were brought for something else. A ritual. A sacrifice. An offering. Bigfoot: The Offering is a gripping, fast-paced horror novella that blends cryptid terror with ...

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 ...

What happened to the Neanderthals 40,000 years ago?They had larger brains and were more intelligent. Why did they disappear?When the President of Brazil begins a project to build a highway through the middle of the Amazon he knew that he was going to provoke a response – little did he envisage what earth-shattering results it would end up becoming.This story delves into the very psyche of humanity and how people might respond when confronted with an alien invasion from a superior race. A Science Fiction story like no other.

Continuity Culture: Embedding ISO 22301 into the DNA of Your Organization The Human-Centered Blueprint to Make Business Continuity Everyone’s Job, Every Day Introduction: In today's fast-paced business environment, continuity isn't just about systems and processes—it's about a mindset. "Continuity Culture" shows you how to weave the principles of ISO 22301, the global standard for business continuity management, into the very fabric of your organization. This book goes beyond the technicalities and introduces a human-centered approach to making business continuity everyone's ...