Virtual Worlds

How hostile external forces planned much of the chaos that has overtaken many within the Hip Hop generation and how creative urban youth can bring forward viable alternatives. The book examines hidden details of the lives and deaths of rap superstars and links their deaths to law enforcement agencies and other social-political factors.

Learn everything there is to know about capybaras and take a look into their captivating world! Do you know what a capybara is? Do you want to know how they talk to each other? Have you ever wondered why capybaras are so loved by other animals? Are you interested in their fascinating world? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this book is perfect for you! Capybaras are one of the most interesting animals in the world. They are gentle, intelligent, and have endearing habits. They are also the largest rodents on Earth, which has earned them the nickname “gentle giants.” ...

For fans of ALISON WEIR and PHILIPPA GREGORY ◆ FIRST PLACE WINNER - 2023 CHAUCER Book Awards - Early Historical Fiction ◆ WINNER - 2023 READERS' FAVORITE Awards - Fiction-Historical-Personage ◆ Royalty ◆ Power ◆ Politics ◆ Love ◆ Struggle Bestselling biographer and historian Sarah Gristwood, author of Game of Queens and The Tudors in Love, calls this tale of early 16th-century Europe's most brilliant power broker “Compelling and wholly convincing—at once a vividly readable novel and a long-overdue presentation of Europe's unsung heroine to the broad audience she deserves....

The plan had sounded simple, Step into Hell and save a Tree. That was all I had needed to do. However, that plan was becoming more complicated by the minute and that list was growing eternally bigger. Like killing demonic Queens, Removing Claiming Hexes Outrunning hungry beasts And mainly, trying not to piss off Vampire boyfriends, any more than being constantly kidnapped down in Hell is likely to do. And now fate had chosen me to be its blood queen. Only one fuelled by… The Roots of Rage.

Kaiden thought the end had come. Instead, it was just the beginning. Transported to the world of Aterra, Kaiden wakes up in a land where magic is real, and dungeons full of danger and treasure are scattered across the planet. Everyone has magical abilities, and power is earned through skill, cunning, and survival. With his old life behind him, Kaiden is determined to join the military's notorious Dungeoneer Corps, a group of daring dungeon divers who risk everything for glory, loot, and rank. But this new world isn’t all fun and games. Aterra is filled with deadly creatures, mysterious ...

Leadership isn’t what it used to be—and that’s exactly why the stakes have never been higher. Gone are the days of rigid hierarchies and “my way or the highway” management. In a world defined by constant disruption, generational shifts, artificial intelligence, and global chaos, yesterday’s leaders are today’s liabilities. To survive—and thrive—you must evolve, or risk irrelevance. Lead with Purpose or Be Led by Circumstance by Douglas Sims, PhD, is more than a leadership book; it’s a wake-up call. Dr. Sims doesn’t deal in clichés or feel-good fluff. He’s been in ...

ALL FOUR BOOKS OF THE CTHULHU INCIDENT! EXCITEMENT, MYSTERY, ADVENTURE AND TERROR WILL GRAB YOU AND NOT LET GO, AS THE HEROIC TEAM OF G1, THE BUREAU OF EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIRS, PURSUE A CULT LEADER UNLEASHING THE HORDES OF HELL ON LONDON AND THE WORLD. WILL EVEN THE CANNY ABILITIES OF G1 BE ENOUGH TO STOP THE MONSTERS AND THE LEADER WHO SUMMONED THEM FROM CREATING HELL ON EARTH? Buy now.

In the exciting follow up to the best selling book, Collapsing World, Collapsing World: Kill Zone will put a set of cross-hairs on those that want to survive. Atlanta has been nuked. Jack and his little sister Lucy have survived being trapped under the Atlanta airport with the help of Army Specialist Clark, Emma, the gate agent and Ed, a curmudgeon of a mechanic that is not thankful to be alive. Clark has promised the teens that he will get them to their father…but is it a promise that is too dangerous to keep? One hundred and fifty miles away, Jack and Lucy’s father is unaware that his...

What the MECH is going on here?In a future where the line between man and machine blurs, the fate of humanity rests in the hands of a daring mech pilot and his ragtag band of rebels. Amidst the unforgiving landscape of the Rocky Mountains, they wage a desperate war for survival and freedom against the relentless march of AI overlords. Enter a world ravaged by technological tyranny, where Hunter, once a noble defender of the people, now navigates the treacherous pathways of rebellion. Joined by Lee, a brilliant tactician with a knack for unraveling AI deceit, and Jester, the wildcard pilot ...

Inspired by a true story and featuring the last “resistance girl from the Swiss finishing school”, ‘The London Spymaker’ weaves together espionage, betrayal, and passion against the backdrop of World War II, delivering a gripping tale of resilience and secrets. London, 1942 Meet Anna Adams, the stoical spymistress of Baker Street Headquarters, as she navigates the web of secrecy, love, and duty. It is her job to recruit the female secret agents that will be sent behind enemy lines in France. While concealing her identity and origins, Anna’s world takes an unexpected turn when the ...

Samantha Moon finds herself in a world of trouble... literally. Being trapped in an alternate dimension is not usually a problem for her. Unfortunately, the reality around her came from the mind of Quentin Arnbury, an author with a penchant for being wicked to his characters. Here, people don’t simply die... they die horribly. Worse, with Quentin incapacitated, his world is no longer following any script. Surrounded by nobility that embodies avarice and violence, it’s only a matter of days before the darkness attached to Quentin’s mind consumes his psyche as well as the world he ...

The bigger the secret… …the greater the body count. Brooklyn never expected to be on the run, and that too with her companions. With the Syndicate hot on their heels, she sets out on a mad dash around the city to keep them all alive. Fortunately, with a resourceful human by her side and with the help of the shifter, Brooklyn sees a way forward. Dominic might still have reservations about Brooklyn, but as the danger looms, the more willing he is to risk it all to keep her safe. When the mystery of her father’s death is revealed, he realizes that they have more in common than he ...

Six months after the Pulse, a catastrophic event that plunged the world into chaos, former carpenter Jason roams the desolate ruins of what was once his suburban haven. Haunted by the loss of his wife and daughter, he clings to a rumor of a safe haven. His solitary existence is shattered when he crosses paths with Jessica, a resilient doctor, and two orphaned boys, Sam and Ben. Together, they navigate the treacherous landscape, their journey punctuated by encounters with desperate scavengers and the chilling remnants of a shattered society. Can the navigate this new world or will their ...

Dive into the cutting-edge world of tokenization with our new eBook, 'Tokenize It! Unlocking Value in Real-World Assets.' This compelling eBook provides an in-depth exploration of the revolutionizing field of security tokens and asset tokenization in today's financial landscape. Packed with rich content, 'Tokenize It!' begins with the basics, illuminating concepts of security tokens and blockchain. It diligently untangles the nitty-gritty of cryptography and its intertwining role in tokenization. While walking through the corridors of history, the eBook uncovers the evolution of security ...

With the electric power grid still down, and prison populations freed to prey on innocent people, every day brings new and deadly challenges for those just trying to survive. As weeks and months pass, The Great Die-Off is underway. The experts predicted that up to 90% of the population of America won't survive the first year. The Evans family and their allies are determined to beat those odds. Old enemies resurface and new threats endanger their survival in this action packed post-EMP survival thriller. New villains are confronted by new heroes, as the saga continues across oceans and ...

What if everything you thought you knew about history was wrong—or worse, deliberately rewritten? The Lost Civilization of Tartaria explores the mysteries of a forgotten empire that once spanned the globe. From buried architecture and impossible feats of engineering to orphan trains and suspiciously timed “natural disasters,” this book uncovers the patterns pointing to a massive global reset—and the systematic erasure of an advanced civilization from our collective memory. Through compelling evidence and provocative questions, you'll journey into the world of Tartaria, where star ...

He is the last of his kind. Now, he's the prey in a universe of nightmares. Torn from a world he understood, a solitary giant known only as one of the Silent Ones is thrust into a relentless struggle for survival. Ripped through the fabric of reality by chaotic rifts, he's plunged into one hostile dimension after another, each more terrifying than the last. From a primeval jungle teeming with grotesque "Sky Screamers" and savage river lurkers, to a brutal, snow-covered wasteland stalked by a bladed monstrosity that can follow him through the very portals between worlds, his every breath is ...

Quantum physics has revealed that objects can exist in more than one location simultaneously, even though the objects are invisible to us in all but one location, that is, parallel universes exist. This is most blatantly revealed in the mind shattering 'double-slit' experiment and is at the core of what is called 'the measurement problem,' in quantum physics. The results are startling, but this is what the science is clearly showing. It is human awareness that causes matter to fix into a single position, and reveal a single reality. The science is showing that at every moment we become ...

In this course, author Dr. Todd shows how to manage your reputation and one of your most important work relationships: your rapport with your boss. Discover how to understand your manager's world, preferences, and lingo; support your boss's goals; be a help rather than a hindrance; and lead by offering solutions. Plus, learn how to manage particularly difficult types of bosses, such as the boss who's never available, the mean boss, or the boss who acts better than everyone else.

Blake Brady is gruff and irresistibly chiseled, with a just-right enough amount of salt in his hair to make me swoon. He’s a talented restaurateur and devoted dad to his daughter. In other words, he’s the only man who has ever tempted my confirmed bachelorette status. Then I find out Blake’s business is in crisis, thanks to the embezzling accountant I recommended when I walked away from him three years ago. He says my skills with a spreadsheet makes me the only person he trusts to turn his restaurant around. Heaven help me, because I can’t say no to his gorgeous, weary eyes. His ...