Virtual Worlds

A detailed, illustrated exploration of 20 of the world's greatest mysteries. Go back in time and history and explore the wonders that have captured man's imagination for centuries. Be dazzled by a manuscript still undeciphered, an oasis in the desert abandoned, a legendary island lost, and a forgotten city rediscovered. Learn about the first computer, listen to the myths and legends, and visit cryptic sanctuaries beyond imagination. Crisscross the globe for answers, consider possibilities, and marvel at the ingenuity of past cultures and civilizations. Are they mysteries, lessons, or warnings?

Ridiculed by his peers and family, Garret Witmer fights to prove his theory to be true. Armed with a military background and skills to survive in the post-apocalyptic world, Garrett has no idea that what he’s about to face will be much more devastating than he anticipated. As tensions rise among people, disaster is not only imminent but inevitable. Will Garrett be able to convince his friends and family to trust his instincts and follow his lead before lives are lost? Can he keep his doubting family safe from harm? Find out in this action-packed post-apocalyptic thrill ride!

What started as a quest to solve a long-standing mystery …about Mount Shasta Turns into a challenge that Becomes a matter of life and death For two friends who explore the Realms of the supernatural. What is the truth behind the fabled Mountain and the people who enter It but never return? The answer will stun even these Two explorers of the unknown! A danger that could threaten All of our world!

She needed an escape. What she found was a cage. Sara Evans is desperate. Failing London life, crashing on her friend’s sofa, and haunted by rejections, she takes a radical chance: inventing Sarah Smith, a flawless nanny persona, to answer a cryptic job ad. The position is live-in, miles away in affluent St Albans, at the beautiful home of the enigmatic and stunning Theodora Bedford. It seems like the perfect refuge, a lifeline. But Avenue Road is not the sanctuary Sara imagined. Behind the elegant facade, the house suffocates with unspoken tensions. Theodora is magnetic, intelligent, and...

You may find yourself in the middle of a human disaster you may never have anticipated. Cyberattacks may cripple cell phone networks, nuclear war is suddenly a threat again, and civil unrest is simmering just below the surface. You can't plan to survive what you haven't planned for. Every citizen must begin thinking outside the box and for catastrophes not seen by Western society in generations. This book is perfect for reader curious about Don Shift's work. Excerpts and adaptations from his other non-fiction books serve as an introduction to unconventional and controversial ideas that are ...

Lilith Blackwell needs a fresh start. After finally dumping her loser ex-boyfriend, Lily is on her way to move back in with her beloved Aunt Zizi. Just until she gets her feet back under her. While crossing the country, Lily’s path takes an unexpected detour when she stumbles upon the enchanting town of Lublin Harbor during its springtime ‘love’ festival. A bizarre twist of fate strands Lily in the midst of the festivities, leading her to the sanctuary of a secluded cabin owned by Koko, the town’s enigmatic mayor and bakery shop owner. Little does Lily realize that her brief respite...

Angels in the Fog is a war-time novel of a family's struggle to keep hope and faith alive in a time of great danger. As the story opens, Lucy has joined the army as a nurse and is leaving for Hawaii. Her older brother Chris is already a pilot at Clark Field in the Philippines. After the bombing at Pearl Harbor, the family continues to scatter from home when Alex enlists and heads for basic training and Hallie takes a hush-hush job as a code breaker. This war story is heart breaking, and the family will touch your soul.

"This is no time for ease and comfort. Its time to dare and endure."Through years of trials, tribulations, and struggles, Earth 2.0 has become the shining beacon of hope for all measure of beings; travelers, scientists, and refugees alike, as they travel the stars in search of adventure or a new home. For the most part, these visitors add to the collective growth of the original colonists, introducing cultural variations, customs, and values and a fresh perspective on life. The colonies expand, families are formed and exploration opens new doors. However, not all visitors simply come in ...

Four men want her. They refuse to share. Punished for trying to save her sister’s life, Hannah is sentenced to Narkos, A planet of dangerous criminals. She’s auctioned to four convicts Who hate each other. Who don’t want to share. And they’re not the only ones who want her. Her survival depends on uniting her men. Will they use her body? Yes Will they try to control her? Yes Will they bend her to their will? Definitely Until she learns how to bend them to hers… One by one, they claim her. One by one, she shatters their walls. This is her unit. Love will be enough to tame her ...

In Stolen Treasure, the final book in the best selling Collapsing World series, Specialist Clark and Emma know that their time is running out as they fight against the onslaught of a war in an attempt to save the lives of Jack, Lucy and Penny. But they are not the only ones fighting for survival; David and Tasha have finally escaped the destruction and chaos of Birmingham, and find themselves working with two other families caught up in the same tragedy. Little do they know that their newfound relationship with the Tiller and Burrows families might actually put them into more danger. Stolen...

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.

Fact-packed World War II book for teens & also adults - a must read! 60+ photographs to bring the stories to life! Step into the shadowy world of the Secret Operations of World War II, where battles weren't just fought on the front lines but also through deception, espionage, and undercover heroics. From fake armies to spies who risked everything to outwit the Nazis, these 21 secret operations tell the untold side of the war: bold, brilliant, and sometimes utterly audacious. Each operation reveals a fascinating mix of creativity, courage, and determination that shaped the war’s outcome. ...

In the sleepy town of Aspil, Mayor Bert – ‘just Bert’ to his adoring folks – rules with a grin and a promise of riches. When he warns a meteor is hurtling toward their quaint square, the townsfolk don’t panic; they cheer. Bert’s solution? A world-first marvel: the largest trampoline ever built, designed to bounce the cosmic threat back to the stars. Enter Mr. Slick, a silver-tongued stranger from Baddelbury, peddling blueprints and insurance against celestial incursion, but one lone doubter questions whether the sky’s really falling – or if something earthier is afoot. Peter...

What if your dreams weren't just dreams—but another reality fighting to break through? Grady "Gray" Ledger is a sleepwalker haunted by vivid dreams of an untamed wilderness filled with massive reptilian beasts. But when he wakes one night with a jagged, taloned nail embedded in his abdomen, there is no question his nighttime wanderings are more than just an unconscious habit—they're a perilous journey into another world. Brane Theory suggests that our reality is just one of many—a vast multiverse where dimensions are layered one upon the next. In his sleep, Gray slips through to Wild-...

Biography of Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, the world's most recorded drummer. Bernard Pretty Purdie is arguably the most recorded drummer in the world. He hit the New York music scene in the early 1960 s, and landed his first hit with Mickey and Sylvia the beginning of a stellar career. This led to his 25-year association with Aretha Franklin. Purdie has been a regular guest in the studios of the stars of Jazz, Soul and Rock, working together with Lonnie Youngblood, King Curtis, Les Cooper, Paul Butterfield, Larry Coryell, Miles Davis, Hall & Oates, Al Kooper, Herbie Mann, Todd Rundgren and Cat ...

The first book in a now complete series. Thirty-five years after the world ended, a lonely man picks his way across the ashes of America on a final mission. Reuben Bane spent decades believing he was a force for good, preserving humanity's gene pool by hunting and eliminating deviants. Now, he seeks redemption for his evil deeds, and revenge on the cultish Foundation. He must travel across a broken country to find a woman from the past who holds the key to the future. After the End is the first book in a new series by Kevin Partner, veteran of the post apocalyptic science fiction genre. Set...

SHE’S A NOVICE IN A WORLD WHERE EXPERTS DIE QUICKLY. Normandy, 1943: Ginny Drake, tasked with evacuating Nazi collaborator Claude Duvall from France, is murdered during a London briefing. British Intelligence needs a quick replacement, someone identical in appearance and fluent in French. Janelle Wilson, a war widow born in France, accepts the assignment, sparing her identical twin. She must convince Duvall that she is Ginny Drake—or he’ll refuse to cooperate. While Inspector Charley Abbott investigates Ginny Drake’s murder, Janelle Wilson arrives in Normandy. She partners with ...

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...

In this book Dr. Richheimer describes an optimistic view of reality that he calls the spiritual worldview. This view challenges traditional materialism, which posits that physical matter is the fundamental reality. Instead, it suggests that consciousness is the fundamental and ubiquitous feature of reality. It requires us to fundamentally rethink both cosmology and physics and it explains the counterintuitive aspects of both quantum theory that says that we actively participate in the shaping of reality, and relativity theory that says that the flow of time is an illusion. It offers a ...

Chasing El Dorado: A Daring Quest in 16th-Century South America is a gripping historical exploration narrative set during the tumultuous era of European colonialism in South America. In this riveting tale, follow the exploits of Spanish adventurers driven by the promise of untold riches, leading them through perilous jungles, hostile territories, and intense cultural interactions. Discover the story of Gonzalo Ximenes de Quesada, the determined explorer who, in his quest for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado, navigates through dense forests, combats sickness, and negotiates with native ...