Virtual Worlds

Book Blurb When Stars Bent sweeps you from the shell-shocked streets of wartime Berlin to the lush island of Príncipe, tracing the intertwined destinies of two unlikely allies who dared to test the fabric of the universe. While Europe is tearing itself apart, pacifist physicist Albert Einstein perfects a radical new theory of gravity—one that predicts starlight itself will curve. Across the Channel, Quaker astronomer Arthur Eddington battles conscription and ridicule to lead a perilous 1919 solar-eclipse expedition that could prove—or shatter—Einstein’s dream. Their parallel ...

Today’s headlines bombard us with stories of impending doom: wars and rumors of wars, alien incursions, robot invasions, and warnings that we must merge with technology or face imminent extinction. Seeing through the Singularity is a work of political eschatology that explores today’s events in light of the competing systems of ideas that surround yet blind us. We examine these systems from ancient sorcery, through the dialectics of collective mind control, into the New Age movement and transhumanism. Our journey concludes with the current externalizing of spiritual forces that are ...

Do you feel safe in the United States? Does your government protect you? And if you do feel safe and protected, at what cost? Our political system resembles a merry-go-round, a constant barrage of thoughts - circling the inner desires of our soul. Are you up to date on the suspicious deaths of our political system? Are you a firm believer in democracy? Looking back on the history of the United States - the first mainstream "deep state" death is the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Since his death, the deep state has become a black hole - eating up lives and careers it deems a ...

Albrech Miller is the younger child of the town of Larroggio’s miller. He has grown up learning the mill’s operation. Al’s mom has also been teaching him to be an adventurer, helping him gain experience for when he can first see his status sheet and start limited adventuring on his own. During the first two times Al and his two friends, Lyr and Charlie, are allowed to go adventuring alone in their zone of the forest, the monsters are highly abnormal for that area. It all points toward a monster surge coming against their town. **** Tales of Morla is based on a system world. A world ...

Join Jigi Brown on this naughty, funny, and incredibly adventurous journey as he bonks his way through Europe and learns to make the most of every moment. A diehard romantic, a perfect gentleman and an awkward engineering graduate student, Jigi Brown has never understood why black socks don't go with running shoes or why being too respectful and nice seems to be a turn-off for the ladies. After giving up on love and intimacy, Brown embarks on a solo two-month backpacking trip across Europe. On his first night in Paris, Brown meets Emma, a spontaneous and irreverent leukemia survivor, who ...

AI for Composers and Musicians is your guide to navigating one of the biggest creative revolutions of our time. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter, a curious bedroom producer, or an educator wondering how to keep your curriculum relevant, this book shows you how artificial intelligence is transforming music—without replacing the artist. Through real stories, hands-on tools, and thought-provoking questions, you’ll discover how to use AI as a co-creator, not a competitor. Learn how to write, experiment, and perform with machines—while staying grounded in your own voice, vision, and ...

A notorious serial killer is on the loose. He meticulously kills and then puts the body on display inside of local theme parks. Throughout the country he has taunted and embarrassed anyone who tried to stop him. Now he’s chosen Disney World as his next target. Can Eric Highland overcome his demons and rejoin his friends to stop the killer?

Discover the thrilling, often shocking stories of opera’s greatest forbidden works in The Forbidden Operas: Banned, Lost, and Forgotten Works from the Opera World. Journey through the world of classical music where composers, driven by vision and passion, pushed the boundaries of their time, only to have their masterpieces censored, suppressed, or lost to history. Why were these operas banned? How did politics, power, and societal norms influence what was allowed on stage? From the suppression of Mozart’s secret Masonic symbols to the fiery revolution in Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera, ...

An award-winning, beautifully written story, heartbreaking at times, about a young American who flew over the treacherous skies of Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II, as depicted in the Masters of the Air TV series from the book by Donald L. Miller. Finding Bomb Boogie is a book many cannot put down. Informative, riveting, and suspense-driven as the author searches for her father’s World War II story long after he has passed away—finally bringing understanding, acceptance, and closure to a complicated but loving relationship many decades later. This is the story of a quiet, young ...

I am going to present to you some events, dates, testimonies and some other information that are absolutely unbelievable and extraordinary. In order to experience them as I really want you to experience them, I would like to ask you to imagine that you are in Medjugorje, a small town cut off from the world, and to imagine all the facts and events that will be narrated below. This will give you a very deep experience of faith, love for yourself, love for others and true love for God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Are you ready to be amazed, inspired, and transformed? Imagine yourself in a ...

Want to disrupt your retirement and leave the USA, either part-time or full-time for good? Everything you need to do is in this book, from figuring out how to get your mail, to domiciling in a tax-free state, to selling all of your stuff. This the How to Launch book of nomad life, full-time travel. You can leave the USA in less than a month if you want. Retirement can be full of change, excitement, and fascinating new experiences without breaking the bank. You can become: An intrepid explorer, A globe-trotting nomad, An endless adventurer. And you can: Eat delicious treats along the Danube,...

In a world created by a wicked god, hundreds of people live in destruction and war. There is a war between races and slavery and no other god puts his hands in this world to help him. The protagonist reincarnated as an elf in this destroyed world, and elf is the most enslaved race, what will become of him now? After a disaster fell on our protagonist, another disaster come to end his peace, one more thing to affect him mentally? Or maybe just physical pain?

What would you do if you were mistaken for a world famous blogger because of your name? A light-hearted humorous romantic science fiction story. Monika, a shy nervous assistant librarian in a small English town is given notice of her redundancy because of spending cuts. Shortly afterwards she wakes up naked in a dentist's chair having been kidnapped by alien rodents disguised as Chinese dentists. After escaping in a stolen charity shop coat she gets arrested by a police officer whose sister bullied her at school and life goes downhill from there.

Embrace Your Energy. Focus Your Fire. Thrive as an ENFP. Are you an ENFP who feels pulled in a thousand directions at once—brimming with passion, ideas, and curiosity, but unsure how to harness it all into a life of true meaning? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You’re a Campaigner personality: spontaneous, visionary, deeply emotional, and endlessly inspired. How to Navigate the World as an ENFP is your go-to guide for unlocking your full potential while staying grounded, focused, and fulfilled. Whether you're navigating your career, building deeper relationships, or ...

Be Your Own Bodyguard is a manual of practical advice on how to live safely and with minimum anxiety in a society which is pervaded by crime -- and, perhaps more significantly, by the fear of crime. South Africans are bombarded by headlines and news broadcasts giving vivid details of crimes of violence. This tends to create a negative attitude - a victim attitude. Casey Christie, the author of Be Your Own Bodyguard, is a police reservist directly involved in fighting crime and he believes that this attitude of defeatism, of inevitably becoming a victim, is completely misguided. “People ...

When the roads are overrun, the only way forward is on the rails. Yue, Drew, and LeBron are moving fast—aboard a battered train chugging through the ruins of the American South. It's not a luxury. It’s survival. As the infected swarm the countryside and pockets of lawless survivors battle for scraps, the train gives them speed and distance—but it also turns into a rolling battleground. Onboard fights, ambushes from the outside, and constant breakdowns push the crew to the edge. Crawlerz are everywhere now—faster, smarter, and more coordinated than ever. But so are the human threats:...

This story is about a family, much like yours or mine, who went on what was to be a once in a lifetime vacation filled with camping and hiking in the Alaskan wilderness. The trip was to be one of relaxation against a backdrop of unforgettable scenery, as well as a chance to reconnect. In an “instant”, all that changed, and all that mattered was their survival against, not only a deadly, unseen human enemy, but those also found in the wild vastness of Alaska.

Almost every Christian will tell you that when you accept Jesus as your Savior, you receive eternal life; consequently, you get to go to Heaven. But what if eternal life wasn't so much about going somewhere and more about getting something into you? What if eternal life was not only to affect your spirit, but also to affect your body? In Possessors Of Life, Dr. Chad Gonzales reveals revolutionary truths about salvation that will manifest healing and miracles in your life. These truths will stop the frustrating cycle of working and waiting for healing and enable you to step into a life of ...

For young adults seeking fame, wealth, and happiness, the power of critical thinking cannot be underestimated. As young adults, embracing critical thinking in all aspects of your live in particular critical thinking in politics and critical thinking in business!. That is vital for your future success, wealth, and happiness. By developing this indispensable skill, you can navigate the complexities of modern society, unlock our full potential, and make a positive impact on the world. The future of critical thinking is bright, and it holds the key to a prosperous and fulfilling life.

This book is the essential guide for entrepreneurs seeking to thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape. It begins by revealing how to attract and keep top talent even when larger competitors are hiring aggressively. Readers will discover practical steps for managing rising costs and confidently deciding when to adjust prices. The book demystifies artificial intelligence and shows how even the smallest businesses can use it to boost efficiency and stay ahead. Proven strategies for digital marketing and customer attraction are explored in depth, ensuring every marketing dollar works harder...