Survival Systems

In Systems of Survival, Jane Jacobs identifies two distinct moral syndromes—one governing commerce, the other politics—and explores what happens when these two syndromes collide. She looks at business fraud and criminal enterprise, government’s overextended subsidies to agriculture, and transit police who abuse the system the are supposed to enforce, and asks us to consider instances in which snobbery is a virtue and industry a vice.

Alex Thorne's uneasy peace on Idiot Island is shattered by fresh wreckage and a wary new survivor, Maya. Together, they must navigate the island's treacherous System, forge an alliance, and battle not only ruthless pirates but also a creeping sickness that threatens to consume their sanctuary. As tremors shake the land and ominous whispers fill the air, Alex and Maya delve into the island's ancient secrets, unearthing a toxic corruption—the Weeping Metal—and awakening an ancient horror. With their crafting skills pushed to the limit, they must forge powerful Wards from a mysterious ore,...

Waking up after a plane crash is bad. Waking up with a glitchy blue HUD only you can see? That's a whole new level of messed up. Alex Thorne thought the worst was over when he dragged himself ashore onto a deserted island paradise. Then the System messages started. Starving, injured, and fighting for every scrap, Alex realizes survival isn't just about finding food and water—it's about leveling up. [Urgent Quest: Survive!] Rewards: Continued Existence. Failure: Don’t. With a snarky System tracking his every stat, assigning quests, and doling out skills for everything from [Crawling (...

Marie and Erik were having a normal day, sitting at the table drinking coffee while Marie worked on her PhD thesis. She had been having strange headaches all her life, though, and the past few days seemed to be worse than normal. Suddenly, her headache spiked - she saw strange words floating in the air and on her computer screen... Some kind of countdown...? At noon, the system arrived with a message... System Initialization Complete. Welcome to the Multiverse! Your planet has now been integrated into the system. Please review your status screen and familiarize yourself. If your health ...

Glitches are appearing across the Minecraft server. Blocks are flickering unexpectedly and randomly disappearing. To make matters worse, villagers are claiming that their entire villages have mysteriously vanished, and they desperately need Gameknight999's help. What's causing the server to overload and glitch, and where have all the NPCs gone? The User-that-is-not-a-user suspects the two questions are related, and that somehow Herobrine's henchmen are responsible.

Primal Ascension – A pulse-pounding, action-packed survival saga where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Lloyd’s world shatters in an instant—one moment, he’s living an ordinary life with his family; the next, he’s thrown into a brutal, otherworldly dungeon teeming with monstrous creatures, ruthless trials, and an unforgiving system that governs his every move. Selected as part of Earth’s last hope, he must fight, adapt, and evolve—or perish. As he battles through deadly environments, levels up his skills, and uncovers the mysteries of the World Dungeon, Lloyd faces a...

Breaking the game, unbound to legend Geoff Winner, a struggling streamer, bullied and underestimated, thought gaming was his ticket to success. He’d spent years mastering exploits and breaking games. That was until a mysterious donation pulled him into a real-life death game. And now, the stakes are real, and the world is stacked against him. Trapped in a brutal environment where survival means outplaying gods and monsters alike, Geoff has one choice: break the game before it breaks him. Follow along in this fun litRPG adventure filled with action, danger, game-changing twists, coming of ...

How much will you sacrifice to survive in a world turned game? When friends and family fall to monsters and aliens everyday, will you choose safety over freedom? These are the questions the survivors in the Yukon must ask themselves. New alien masters arrive, offering safety from ever stronger monsters in return for their freedom and future potential. Thrust into a position of power and influence by dint of his Levels, John must choose—not just for himself but Whitehorse itself. The price, however, might be more than he is willing to pay.

The World is Dead. The Hunt Has Begun. It started as a calculated attack—terrorist squads infected with a deadly virus unleashed on the U.S. and Europe. But no one predicted what came next. The virus mutated, spreading like wildfire, consuming entire nations. Millions died. The unlucky ones came back. Mindless. Rabid. Driven by a single, relentless instinct—to hunt and kill the few who remain. Hunter, a battle-hardened Iraq War veteran, was ready to leave violence behind. But when civilization collapses overnight, he finds himself back in the fight of his life. Teaming up with a band of...

⚔️ Voidscale Origins: A LitRPG Prelude of Collapse and Survival ⚔️ When Dr. Elias Chen activated the Quantum Boundary, he didn’t just shatter scientific barriers—he broke the world. Now, thrust into a collapsing reality where survival means adapting to game-like rules, Chen must battle monsters, rival survivors, and the ticking clock of annihilation. In this high-stakes LitRPG adventure, you’ll encounter: ✅ Complex characters facing impossible odds ✅ Intense survival challenges and leveling systems ✅ A rich world blending sci-fi, RPG mechanics, and post-apocalyptic ...

Top System Admin Guide by Bradley Paul an International Best Selling Author Specializing in I.T. Many times in life you have to just figure things out for yourself. This guide gives you a leg up in today's competitive market. Learn form this seasoned veteran as valuable information is shared.

Jay, a young mixed martial arts trainer, never expected his life to change in an instant. Selected by the mysterious System as one of Earth’s eleven Alpha Chosen, he is thrust into the Trial Program—a brutal intergalactic challenge that sends him to the Trial World, a deadly planet overrun by monstrous creatures. To survive the horrors of the Trial World, the Alpha Chosen must fight, adapt, and grow stronger. Jay, however, possesses a unique talent, a game-changing edge that allows him to grow faster and stronger than anyone else. Rising rapidly through the ranks, he carves his path to ...

The end of the world didn’t start with fire—it started with a howl. Alec West thought surviving the Awakening Trial was the hard part. He was wrong. The Obelisk has fully activated, and now the First Wave has arrived. Nullbeasts stalk the streets. Reality is unraveling. And only those who’ve been integrated stand a chance. With just one remaining Prime Anchor Token, Alec must bring his loved ones into the Obelisk before it’s too late. But even with his growing powers, a loyal guide, and a party forming around him, the threats are escalating. The neighborhood is a war zone—and ...

What if everything you’ve been told about economic mobility, personal finance, and opportunity is a lie designed to keep you compliant, exhausted, and just solvent enough not to riot? Survival Without Subsidy is a scalpel-sharp, no-nonsense manifesto for anyone trying to build a life in a system that was never designed for their success. Whether you're juggling gig work with student debt, trying to decode the language of wealth, or refusing to be shamed for struggling in a rigged economy, this book will dismantle the myths—and give you a toolkit for reality. Forget trickle-down. It ...

The Ultimate Survival Training Guide – Mastering Real-World Self-Reliance and Bushcraft Skills Are you truly prepared for survival—or just think you are? Many outdoor enthusiasts, bushcrafters, and preppers believe they can survive off the land, but when reality hits—hunger, exhaustion, cold, and isolation—most realize too late that reading about survival is not the same as living it. This book is for those who refuse to be unprepared. The Ultimate Survival Training Guide is a step-by-step blueprint for mastering essential wilderness survival skills, developing real-world self-...

Breaking the game, unbound to legend Geoff Winner, a struggling streamer, bullied and underestimated, thought gaming was his ticket to success. He’d spent years mastering exploits and breaking games. That was until a mysterious donation pulled him into a real-life death game. And now, the stakes are real, and the world is stacked against him. Trapped in a brutal environment where survival means outplaying gods and monsters alike, Geoff has one choice: break the game before it breaks him. Follow along in this fun litRPG adventure filled with action, danger, game-changing twists, coming of ...

If you're a software project manager still clinging to Gantt charts, manual status reports, and legacy rituals, this book is your last warning. Artificial Intelligence has already taken over half the job—and the other half is under review. The Software Project Manager's AI Survival Guide is the unflinching roadmap to reinventing your role before someone else writes you out of the org chart. Forget the buzzwords. This book gets brutally honest about what AI can already do, what it’s coming for next, and how project managers can stay not just employed, but essential. It shows you how to ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey of resilience, triumph, and profound self-discovery with Isabel Kelly, a woman who defied the odds stacked against her in the heart-wrenching memoir, IS-Abel - An Inspiring Story of Survival and Hope Through Northern Ireland’s Care System. Isabel's life began in the harsh embrace of the Northern Ireland care system, abandoned by her mother at just four months old. As she reached the pivotal age of 50, a question from her husband on a sunlit spring morning sparked a profound reflection: What could, or would, she do differently with her life? In this ...

Book Description – The Microsoft 365 Admin Survival Guide: From Clueless to Cloud King Feeling like Microsoft 365 just threw you into the deep end without floaties? Don’t worry—this book is your inflatable raft, complete with a motor, a map, and maybe a snack or two. The Microsoft 365 Admin Survival Guide is your witty, no-fluff, all-action companion to going from wide-eyed newbie to the crowned ruler of cloud administration. Packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and just enough sarcasm to keep you awake during a Teams meeting, this guide walks you through everything from ...

Outthink. Outcraft. Kai and his wife are dying. Their only chance lies inside the Daisy Trials. This year, contestants must capture components, craft cards, and defeat their opponents in a merciless gauntlet where every decision matters. He’s trained for this moment his whole life—studying past Trials, memorizing every pattern. But so has everyone else, and they’re all just as motivated. Will Kai make it? Follow along in this dungeon crawling journey set in a post-apocalyptic world—perfect for fans of clever strategy, card games, and crafting.