Virtual Worlds

Islamic terrorists have obliterated New York City. Awaking to the nightmare, Matt Sheridan makes the quick decision to evacuate his family to rural Vermont. As the situation deteriorates across the United States and society collapses into chaos, the seasoned Army Ranger must navigate an entirely new battlefield to protect his family from impending peril. Prepare yourself for action, intrigue and hours of lost sleep scrambling to see what happens next. Author Robert Cole brings his knowledge as a “red-cell” team leader on some of the most-classified Department of Defense’s Weapons of ...

What family doesn't have their ups and downs? Mason and his wives have practically seen and experienced everything that the dystopian new world had to offer. Being forced from their home repeatedly, their bonds only grew stronger with each adversity they faced together. In time, their powers grew, too. In this final installment of the Dystopian Girls series, Mason must decide between his obligations to his family and the opportunity to save the world. Reunited with old friends and amassing an army of his own, he is eventually welcomed by the Children of the Phoenix. Each of Mason's favorite...

Hitler’s Last Resort: The Child Soldiers of the Third Reich As the Third Reich faced its downfall, Hitler turned to a desperate defense strategy: children. Fueled by relentless war propaganda, many members of the Hitler Youth believed that they could still achieve final victory and save Germany from collapse. By 1943, around 200,000 Luftwaffe auxiliaries, some as young as 15, were almost single-handedly defending German cities. In the fall of 1944, the Volkssturm became mandatory for everyone aged 16 and up, and by 1945, the Nazi regime even exploited 14-year-olds as stopgaps and cannon ...

Having been abandoned by the crew of the Felspar and then arrested for piracy, James Stone never expected to find himself on a university ship full of beautiful women or called upon to protect one of them from his friend, Bulsar. Unfortunately, becoming a bodyguard has had its downsides too, not least the jealousy of a Sagan student and an attempt on his life while staying on Arroba. However, while in Faam’s company, he has learnt a great deal more about the spheres of Evigone – including the fact the Lords of Wuminger, builders of the constellation, have not interfered in the ...

Three hundred years after a global pandemic, Webster City is the last city left on Earth. Major Carl Davidson of the Internal Security Bureau investigates the suspicious death of a brilliant biochemist and discovers a dark plot to wipe out the last of mankind. A post-apocalyptic thriller.

Mastering Mental Models: A Guide to Clear Thinking and Better Decisions Build smarter frameworks for decisions, problem-solving, and understanding the world. Your ability to think clearly and make sound decisions is your most valuable asset. Mastering Mental Models is your guide to harnessing the power of proven frameworks that simplify complexity, sharpen decision-making, and unlock success. This book introduces you to the most effective mental models—timeless principles used by the world’s greatest thinkers, leaders, and innovators. From the Pareto Principle to First Principles ...

This post-apocalyptic / science fiction romance series contains the three main novels in the Earth's Only Hope series. Filled with interstellar adventure, forbidden romance, and high-stakes survival, the Earth's Only Hope series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Can a band of prisioners become the saviors of humanity? And will love flourish in the face of extinction? Dive into this post-apocalyptic space opera today and discover why Earth's only hope may lie in the most unexpected hands. The Earth is freezing... ...and its salvation is left to a group of criminals, like me. From ...

Do they call you too sensitive, too kind, too soft for this world? You’re not weak. You’re awake. I Stayed Soft in a World That Tried to Harden Me is a powerful healing journey for sensitive souls, empaths, people pleasers, and anyone who's ever given too much and lost themselves in the process. In this deeply emotional and empowering book, Sienna Thorne guides you through the quiet heartbreak of overgiving, the exhaustion of being “the strong one,” and the courage it takes to protect your peace without shutting down your heart. You’ll learn how to: • Set boundaries without ...

For centuries, stories have emanated from the Congo of mysterious animals roaming the swamps. Expeditions have turned up enormous, dinosaur-like footprints while others have not come back at all. No one is quite sure what's hiding in the unexplored regions of the African jungle, but one thing is for certain. It is a place like no place on Earth. A world lost in time. A place where monsters dwell. A modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel, full of thrills, action, and suspense along with extensive research regarding the very real Mokele-Mbembe legends of the Congo region, "The...

Enjoy a fifty year odyssey of one person’s journey into the bowels of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society, otherwise known as the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Living at the world headquarters of this organization became so surreal and crazy that many there could only leave the insanity by way suicide. How has this same organization, been instrumental in the death, suicides and insanity of thousands of people, many of whom are not even Jehovah’s Witnesses? Find out what devastating tool this organization uses, to keep over eight million of their followers in line with their teachings and ...

Discover the profound secrets of your soul's journey in "Your Soul Destiny" by Shannon Peck. Through amazing stories of past life and spirit world soul regressions, Shannon reveals how uncovering your soul's purpose can transform your life. See how her clients discovered they are Earth Angels and meet archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Experience the mystical power of ancient initiations, awaken to your Higher Self, and break free from limiting patterns. This book offers a roadmap to healing, spiritual awakening, and living your true destiny. Prepare to be inspired and empowered. ...

"We read each name of the 15,613 children who had been killed in Gaza. We began at 10 a.m., and by 3 p.m. we hadn't even reached the five-year-olds. What does it mean to be part of a world that allows this? Each child was a beacon—a glowing light that was loved." In Don't Look Away, award-winning Canadian journalist Jorah Kai confronts head-on one of the most devastating humanitarian crises of our time. What began as a personal awakening—sparked by his granddaughter Naomi's birth and the unbearable images of children dying under siege—becomes a searing meditation on conscience, ...

The Smart Classroom Management Way is a collection of the very best writing from ten years of Smart Classroom Management (SCM). It isn't, however, simply a random mix of popular articles. It's a comprehensive work that encompasses every principle, theme, and methodology of the SCM approach. The book is laid out across six major areas of classroom management and includes the most pressing issues, problems, and concerns shared by all teachers. The underlying SCM themes of accountability, maturity, independence, personal responsibility, and intrinsic motivation are all there and weave their ...

Written by Gabriel Walker Land and Al Khemis, a grand introduction to Thailand! Thailand is known as the 'Land of Smiles' -- however it's not always an easy place to land as a long-term expat. In this memoir and self-help story, a digital nomad, expatriate and economic refugee finds himself in a foreign land where he is forced to unlock the endless mysteries of Asia. Along the way, our wayward traveler begins to smile with genuine happiness for the first time in his life, and he soon realizes that if he had never journeyed to the ASEAN region, he might not still be alive to write these ...

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...

Manuscript families are important and are a lot like people.It is important for a person when they can trace their ancestry back to a significant important historical person. The same can be said of manuscript families. This book is the direct descendant of the original Gospel of Matthew written by the disciple of Yeshua (Jesus) himself, Matthew; diligently maintained, not by Christian scholars, but by the Jewish Masoretic community. It's importance to scholars and purists is incredibly important. What you will read in these pages is the version of Matthew that I have prepared to be ...

The year is 2265 and Earth is a utopia populated by enlightened and contented people. During this time virtual reality simulations of past events can be generated using unlimited computing power. One such project stems from the events surrounding a car accident in 1945 involving General George S. Patton. The simulation is used to see what an alternative world would look like without the General, who was killed in the accident. The simulation shows the utopians our world, where humanity has continued along the same path of self-destruction it has taken for millennia and the Cold War ...

The Little Black Book series is designed the enlighten and entertain. Whether you're a native New Yorker or going for a visit, there is still plenty to learn about the city. From how to read a subway map, to what's on the Museum Mile. New York City is the greatest city in the world. Millions live there and many more visit. We all know about the Statue of Liberty and the Empire States Building and the tragedy of the first World Trade Center. Why does midtown and southern Manhattan have clusters of skyscrapers? What borough held the peace conference on 11 September 1776 that might have ended ...

Shadow Conspiracies: The Hidden Truths That Shape Our World 🕵️ Dive into 20 of the most captivating conspiracy theories that have sparked global debate and intrigue. 🔍 Explore hidden truths and historical cover-ups, from secret experiments to suppressed inventions. 🛸 Investigate enduring mysteries like the Black Knight Satellite, the Philadelphia Experiment, and the moon landing. 📜 Combines historical records, expert analysis, and investigative research to examine each theory in depth. 🤯 Dissects wild claims—from reptilian elites to time travel—and explores why they ...

Does he bring salvation or devastation? On the brink of hanging up his sword for good, seasoned warrior Torac Bratton returns to action for a beautiful, endangered lass. Accused of murder, Leana MacKern has no choice but to trust the handsome warrior, Torac. With secrets of his own, Torac holds her heart and her fate in his hands. Find out why thousands of readers have fallen in love with Hildie McQueen’s brave highlanders. You’ll be up all night to finish this tale of finding love amidst the darkest danger.