Virtual Human

In these two poems, Iqbal discusses the fall of the Muslim ummah, probes into its causes, shows his bereavement and offers a solution along with a message of hope. In the first poem, Iqbal complaints to God about the deplorable condition of the Muslim world and society and prays for divine help. In the second poem, which he wrote a few years later, he relays a response to the complaints on behalf of God. In elaborating the causes of the rise and fall of the Muslim ummah, Iqbal hoped that Muslims would use them as a springboard for reviving their former status of prestige and glory. Iqbal's ...

Buckle up for a road trip from hell. Jack and Chris hit the open road, expecting the usual laughs and good times. But this won’t be like their usual vacations. A deadly virus explodes across America, plunging the world into chaos. Flights are grounded, cities are quarantined, and panic is in the air. Stranded with a killer hangover, these two ordinary guys face impossible choices. Can they put aside their squabbles and rise to the challenge? Or will they become another statistic in the fight for survival? Get ready for a white-knuckle ride filled with adrenaline-pumping twists and turns. ...

Finalist in the Business Book of the Year 2024 awards! The CPO role has finally taken its rightful place on the Executive Committee and people management is recognised as a true differentiator of success for modern organisations. However, CPOs face a challenge. In a world of increasing regulation and litigation, and with greater expectations than ever of how organisations should support their people, the role risks being overwhelmed. Managers are drowning under the weight of people-related tasks, while staff demand ever more from their workplace. CEOs and Boards need everything done ...

A first - time gay, human/ vampire romance. Enemies to lovers. Stevie - As his heart stops beating and he becomes something else entirely, he finds that the man who annoyed him in every way that was frankly possible, the one that he wanted so badly to get right away from - was his human mate. The one who he wanted to be with was sadly mated to another. How could this be? How could he have been so wrong about it all? And what happens when hate eventually turns into like for him, but the human who he now adores more than anything in the realms, still dislikes him more than anything? Would ...

Dive into the purrfect guide to the world of feline communication, behavior, and life stages in this hilariously insightful book. Told from the perspective of two lovable cats, Winston and Joey, 'How to Train Your Humans' takes readers on a whimsical journey through the cats' eyes. It's a unique blend of humor, practical advice, and heartwarming stories, which is bound to charm both seasoned cat parents and those new to the feline world. From decoding cat language to understanding the quirks of cat behavior, and from navigating the transition from kittenhood to adulthood, to envisioning a ...

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 ...

Melody: The best part of my day is when he walks through the door. Tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome—he’s a cop built like a god, and somehow, I’m the only one behind the counter he talks to. He never asks me out, no matter how hard I flirt. Maybe I’m just a college student to him. Maybe I’m not enough. But I feel something between us—something primal and electric—and I swear he feels it too. Finn: Every day, I come in. Every day, I hope she sees me as more than just another customer. I can’t stay away. The Alpha in me knows she’s mine. But my world is too dark, too ...

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...

Building a sustainable Safety Culture is not a sprint… IT IS A MARTHON!!! There is no magic switch you can flick and make everyone and everything safe…you must be willing, dedicated and passionate; do not compromise or bend! The people you lead, the families they go home to, the people who work next to them…they are all worth the time, energy and sacrifice it takes to make your SAFETY CULTURE WORLD CLASS!!! The Human Side of Safety Culture is an in-depth introspection into the way we think about safety and how every decision we make influences how our cultures grow and prosper. It ...

Science Fiction Stories 2 is an anthology of science fiction short stories that transports readers to extraordinary worlds, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and thrilling adventures in space. Discover the Future Experience the tension in "The Deity Above" as Larry Michaels navigates the eerie silence of his office building, uncovering unsettling secrets. Join the quest in "Salvation Quest" where Larry Drake battles against cosmic forces and personal demons on a perilous journey. Feel the impending doom in "The Encroaching Meteor" as humanity faces an existential ...

“Raw, intense, and gripping, this masterful thriller plunges readers into the violent, shadowy world of drug cartels and their far-reaching web of malice—where ruthless agendas intertwine with the ambitions of even more powerful forces. A must-read for fans of high-octane suspense and international intrigue.” —A.C. Frieden, author of the acclaimed Jonathan Brooks thrillers “A superb thriller from start to exhilarating finish. Carlyle’s masterful storytelling, combined with his ability to tackle contemporary issues, makes this book a must-read. It should undoubtedly be on the top...

A post-apocalyptic human resistance sci-fi fantasy novel A lone hiker isolated on the trail, encounters a blinking light in the forest. His curiosity overtakes him. He leaves the trail to investigate the blinking light and encounters a trail of dead soldiers in the woods whose deaths cannot be explained. They appear to have fallen dead where they stood. The trail of dead bodies leads him to a seemingly deserted military bunker where he learns that the military has been conducting a project in artificial intelligence in secret. As he enters further into the compound, he comes to realize that...

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.

Have you been diagnosed with HPV? Have you been told by your doctor to “wait and see?” Do you have a feeling that there is something more you can be doing? Then this book is for you! In HPV Free, we take a look at what you can do to take charge of your body and start making simple changes that can have a big impact on your health and wellness which will improve your chances of clearing the human papilloma virus (HPV), a common sexually-transmitted disease. Courtney Miller has spent years researching HPV and how to clear the virus naturally. Now she wants to share with you what she has ...

Welcome everyone to your guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology 2! This text will cover endocrine system, blood, heart, arteries, veins, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water, electrolytes, acids, reproductive system and development. I have been teaching college level human anatomy and physiology for many years, as well as other courses. My other classes taught have included: pathophysiology, biology, zoology, microbiology, and others. In this time I have seen thousands of students. I have learned through the years the best ways to learn the most ...

"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 ...

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.

The story continues as I, we, all of us, strive to find a solution to the problems which plague Chi'cagoa Rea and the unfortunate demihumans who live here. Bonny Red, myself, my sister, Rebecca... all of us do our best, but sometimes good ideas can come from unexpected sources, and are all the more galling because they should have been expected. Fauve has an idea, an idea so crazy, so dangerous, so absurd, that it might just work. And because of what we learn, I a long buried truth of human nature comes to light, and it illuminates a buried truth of my own home world's distant past. In the ...

High school makes everybody feel like an alien, but Sam is about to meet them. When a mysterious object orbits the Earth, adults become unhinged and high schoolers like Sam and her cousin Zahra get curious. Until the ship destroys half their neighborhood and demands to meet with the teens. Sam and her peers undertake a journey through time and space to places as terrifying as they are exciting, using all their wits to escape the true intentions of the alien invaders and find their way back to friends and family. Don’t miss the Human Values Trilogy if you like young adult sci-fi with ...

“A fascinating, provocative case that the metaverse will not merely transform our virtual experience—it may actually enrich the quality of our lives” (Adam Grant)—from the visionary co-founder of one of today’s most innovative technology companies.