Virtual Worlds

Ravik: When I say my life as a corsair in the Consortium is exciting, I wouldn’t be exaggerating. When I say that my life as a devastatingly handsome, rakish and charming corsair is exciting… well, some of that might be an exaggeration—I’m really not that charming. But, breaking up smuggling rings, commandeering ill-gotten goods, protecting simple merchant vessels from the true pirates of the universe, that can really make a person feel like they're doing some good. So, when an incident with an aggressive species calls for drastic action, I risk my life to save my ship and crew—oh...

A gothic folklore book set in Ireland, Canada, and Italy during the 19th to early 20th century. Dive deep into the eerie world of *The Irish Banshee*, a spine-chilling collection that captures the essence of ancient Irish legends and supernatural encounters. This gripping gothic folklore narrative spans from the hauntingly beautiful countryside of Ireland to the atmospheric locales of Canadian wilderness and Italian coastal regions. Transporting readers to the 19th and early 20th centuries, it brings to life the spectral harbingers that stalk these lands. Discover the Mysteries: Linked only...

★★★★★ "It's an extraordinary book and an instant classic." ★★★★★ "One of the finest pieces of writing today... a true masterpiece." ★★★★★ "In his debut travel book Tom Dymond has triumphed. You don’t have to be hooked on sailing to revel in the tales of two young men’s round the world voyage of self discovery." ★★★★★ "I feel as if I have just circumnavigated the world with Tom and James. A great read! Some passages were so funny I had to put the book down to recover." ★★★★★ "Tom writes with such deftness that every chapter takes you to ...

Unlock the full potential of your ENFJ personality with this comprehensive guide designed to help you thrive in every aspect of life. As an ENFJ, your natural empathy, charisma, and leadership qualities can propel you to great heights, but they can also present unique challenges. This book offers practical strategies and deep insights to harness your strengths, overcome obstacles, and make a meaningful impact on the world around you. In "How to Navigate the World as an ENFJ," you will discover: Insightful Self-Understanding: Gain a deeper awareness of your unique traits and how they shape ...

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 ...

Never step in a fairy ring. Those sweet little mushroom rings that seem so harmless are actually patches of Fairy bleeding over into our world. Under Council Law, these rings are pieces of Fairy, and anything that happens within them are outside of Extinguisher jurisdiction. So, when humans start disappearing and a connection is made to fairy-rings, the Human Council's hands are tied. The Extinguishers can't protect humans who willingly enter Fairy... but Ambassador Seren Firethorn can. Seren is called in to investigate, and what begins as a case of missing persons progresses into something...

The world ends not with a bang, but a whimper—the whimper of dying engines 30,000 feet above the earth. When an EMP rips across the globe, plunging civilization into darkness, a Boeing 747 carrying John, a war-scarred veteran, hurtles from the sky. He survives the crash, but his real battle has just begun. Stranded in the Canadian wilderness with a handful of survivors, including the resourceful Sarah and a young girl named Ava who's lost everything, John must navigate a world stripped bare. No technology. No communication. Only the primal instincts to survive. As they fight to find their...

Shadow Life is an exploration of the human shadow and the hidden side of our personalities. It looks at the masks we wear, where these masks come from, and how we can take them off. The book explores how we can better manage our relationships with shame, guilt, and trauma in order to remove the Mask that the world has asked us to wear (and that we forgot we were wearing) so we can live an authentic life with less drama, chaos, or BS whilst we're still around. This is a book for anybody who is waking up to the truth about themselves, the world, and reality and wants to understand the ...

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.

Most CEOs, HR leaders, and others have been led to believe that controlling health benefits costs isn't possible. The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream shows how this just isn't true. It's an inside look into how public and private employers and unions across the U.S. are reducing their spending by 20% or more, while improving care quality and access, by taking control of the purchasing process, aligning economic incentives, and applying simple, practical, and proven approaches. The book opens the door to learning from these top performing benefits purchasers. It's built on the ...

This book has all new content for your next trip, with Kids of any age, to Walt Disney World. Anthony & Brittany are Frequent Disney Vacationers. They have done countless hours of research before each trip, and wanted to compile the best tips, information, and strategies for surviving your family’s next Disney Vacation, with your kids. This books is full of first hand knowledge and tips from actual experiences in the park, you can’t learn without being there. This book will put your mind at ease, and help you prep for this big family adventure.

With the long-anticipated invasion of the distant Continent looming, The Angels of Fury are preparing for an upcoming reconnaissance mission that will itself be fraught with danger. But before even that can happen, they encounter a new problem, one caused by the number of their fellow Summoned now free to roam the islands.

Embark on a Journey to the New 7 Wonders of the World Without Leaving Your Seat—or Start Planning the Adventure of a Lifetime! Are you craving inspiration for your next adventure? Do you dream of exploring breathtaking places steeped in history and wonder? Whether you’re a passionate traveler or an armchair explorer, this book is your ultimate guide to the world’s most remarkable destinations. From the timeless majesty of the Taj Mahal to the awe-inspiring heights of Machu Picchu, this book takes you on a journey to Explore the New 7 Wonders of the World. Through vivid storytelling, ...

Following Ragnarok, we are struggling to adapt to the many changes across the earth. All manners of horrors have been unleashed upon humanity due to the collapsing afterlife. Many events are set in motion and I must figure out how to protect the humans, as well as my people from humans. Political divisions enflame the frayed peace. Humanity is on the knife's edge of war with the immortals. Despite the many ways they undermine me, it seems to fall to me to keep the peace and defend the ignorant masses from their own stupidity, while fighting greater forces at work on earth. Ultimately, I am ...

Who knew that escaping reality might just be the way we destroy it? Will Robin does what no one should: pluck microchips from people’s heads. In an age where AI has been fully integrated with human life, Will clearly sees what everyone else doesn’t; that it’s a ploy for control and power. What started out as using his skill to exercise his own free will quickly became a passion and a mission to free the world around him. Even if it’s just one pluck at a time. When the government gets wind of this, they target Will, and it sets off a cascade of events that threatens to take the one ...

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 ...

This fully illustrated book examines human encounters with aliens. With an open-minded approach, a number of high profile abductions are discussed in an attempt to address the question as to whether such phenomena are real or imagined.

In a shadowy underworld governed by crime and deception, Archer Donovan, a renowned womanizer and the son of a notorious crime boss, unexpectedly crosses paths with Adele, an enigmatic woman untouched by the darkness surrounding them. Drawn to her innocence, Archer fights his desires, bound by the unspoken rules of loyalty among "brothers." But one fateful night, fueled by alcohol and a tempest of emotions, he succumbs to the irresistible pull of their chemistry, changing both their lives forever. Years pass, and fate weaves its intricate threads once more, bringing Archer and Adele ...

Two Epic Novels. Three Explosive Shorts. Unforgettable Universes. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of science fiction adventure in this must-have collection. Adventure across water covered planets and the dangerous void of space, follow heroes and rogues as they battle for survival, freedom, and the truth. This collection plunges you into: Underwater Worlds of Deceit: In Submerged, a racer framed for a crime uncovers a conspiracy that could shatter his aquatic world. Desperate Smuggler Run: The crew of the spaceship Sea Rover faces impossible odds in a heart-pounding fight for their lives...

Your favorite book about about the leopard gecko is here at last! Do you want to know why people love leopard geckos so much? Are you wondering why your friends go on and on about them? You’ve picked the right book! Buying a leopard gecko is every pet lover’s dream. Many things about these creatures will make you fall in love with them, and many other aspects of their lifestyle are simply adorable to watch. Some of the amazing things you can find inside include: The Perfect New Best Friend! - Understand why leopard geckos make perfect pets for children. The Different Kinds and How You ...