Virtual Worlds

Darin, Caitlin, and Heather were just ordinary people flying home from London for very different reasons. When their airplane mysteriously crashes in the Atlantic Ocean due to some kind of electrical failure, they are forced to deal with their unfortunate situation. With no food or water they drift for days in a tiny life raft hoping for some kind of rescue. Just when they are about to give up hope they find a peculiar vessel sitting on the surface of the ocean, alone and abandoned. It is then that the survivors of flight 5150 discover a horrible truth and it could ruin any chance they had ...

It's 2050 and the start of the football renaissance. A revolutionary player development technology becomes the centrepiece for world sporting domination. Will the technology fall into the hands of rogue nations? When Gunnar Grimsson's player identification drone goes missing on the outskirts of Iceland's Reykjavik airport, foul play and subversion are to blame. Ambitious nations bent on dominating world football at all costs embark on a mission to steal the revolutionary technology. Will Gunnar have the clout to protect his proprietary invention from his adversaries? He may stand a chance ...

This is the thrilling first-person story of a young Army Air Corps mechanic caught up in the worldwind of events in World War II. Gautier arrived in the Philippines on Thanksgiving Day 1941. Just two weeks later the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and the Philippines. Gautier was given World War I vintage rifle and sent to Bataan to fight as an infantryman. After the fall of Bataan in April 1942, Gautier survived the infamous Bataan Death March and the horrible conditions at Camp O'Donnel. He was sent along with some other American mechanics to Baguio, where they did all they could to ...

Tropical Gangsters was named one of the “Books of the Century” by the New York Times. This sequel again takes you beyond the slogans and ideologies of international development to the complexities, absurdities, and possibilities of some of the poorest places on the planet. If Tropical Gangsters was like a non-fiction novel, Tropical Gangsters II is a set of non-fiction short stories. Stories about corrupt states and cynical cultures, but also about idealism and practical choices that matter. Stories that abound in surprising dialogue, remarkable characters, and beautiful descriptions of...

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 ...

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 ...

The House of Rune Series Finale The world is burning and I alone am the only one who can save it. I almost had him! I had Tegan right where I wanted him, and yet he still managed to escape. But there is no time to feel sorry for myself. I’ve got bigger problems. After Calantha’s club gets raided by an unknown enemy, the boys and I are sent running for our lives. I managed to get away. Problem is…they didn’t! Now what am I supposed to do? I can’t do this alone. Guess I better rescue them. Easier said than done… But with the help of some new friends, I’m off to do the impossible...

AI and the Lottery: ChatGPT Hacks for Smarter Lottery Strategies By Gary Covella, Ph.D. The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI-Driven Lottery Analysis—Anywhere in the World What if you could go from lottery novice to AI-powered strategist overnight? AI and the Lottery is your complete guide to using ChatGPT to play smarter—no matter where you live. Whether you're in the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, India, or anywhere else, this book will show you how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve your lottery strategy using real data, custom prompts, and ...

Warning: If you're satisfied with the status quo in your life, steer clear of this book. However, if you're hungry for new hope, love, happiness, and fulfillment, "It's All About Perspective" is an absolute must-read. Discover a powerful self-help book tailored specifically for women seeking to break free from limiting patterns that hinder their goals. Within these pages, readers will embark on an inspiring journey, filled with invaluable insights and practical advice, that will unveil a world of fresh opportunities, transformative experiences, and tangible results. This book is for you: If...

As we begin The Whole Wide World, the fifth novel in the Rian and Mouse series, Captain Alois Bumper has officially become the commodore of his own line, The Blue Water Packet and Navigation Co., after he buys a second ship as a running mate to Cleo. This causes what Tom and Bumper call “happy problems,” as their first course of action is to spruce up the new vessel and then fill any remaining crew berths in the ships. Mouse has been promoted to First Mate aboard the new packet, business is good at The Two Barrels, and Sofus and his new ‘Da’ have settled in together quite famously. ...

For coaches looking to build a profitable coaching business while increasing income and impact for both you (as the coach) and your clients. In today’s fast moving marketplace many coaches are struggling to earn enough money from their coaching to survive. It is time for a change. Whether you are a new coach or you already have a six-figure coaching practice, The Profitable Coach will show you how to become more profitable by: - Accessing a set of tools you can use to begin increasing your profitability immediately - Breaking through your fears so you feel more confident about your ...

Are you ready to revolutionize your affiliate and network marketing business? Whether you’re new to online marketing or looking to scale your business globally, this guide is your go-to resource for mastering the latest AI tools. In this book, you’ll learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way products are marketed and sold across the globe—and how you can leverage AI to automate, optimize, and scale your efforts, even if you have no prior experience. Inside, you’ll discover: How to build an AI-driven online marketing system from scratch. Step-by-step guides to ...

Are you looking for a book that can explain the basics of quantum physics in a simple and practical way? Then you'd better Keep reading... Quantum physics is an integral part of our life and this book will make you aware of the world around you. Also, this guide is aimed at all people seeking answers to their questions, Most people struggle with them as there are hardly any books on the subject that are compatible with the needs and demands of people who are just starting. It is very complex and sometimes difficult even for professional physicists navigating Quantum Physics, as it can be ...

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...

Whispers of Pemberley is a trilogy where each book stands on its own as a romance novel, yet the stories are interconnected through direct or subtle nods to Jane Austen’s literature and characters. The inaugural volume, Elizabeth and Darcy 1800, is a variation of Pride and Prejudice—a creative twist setting the foundation for the series. In this adaptation, Elizabeth Bennet embarks on a journey as a writer, echoing the life and struggles of Jane Austen herself. The subsequent volumes, while maintaining the iconic names of the main characters, Elizabeth and Darcy, explore the lives of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ancient secrets. Hidden danger. A lost masterpiece. Darwin Lacroix seeks a tranquil year in Paris guest lecturing at the esteemed École du Louvre, but fate has other plans. Beneath the museum's grandeur lie secrets of a murky past. A clandestine group formed in the Age of Enlightenment secretly controls the collections. During the wars, its unscrupulous curators conspired to squirrel away booty, cutting out the rightful owners. Billions in art: bought and sold for private gain. When French authorities pressure Darwin to expose the group’s dark agenda, he pushes back. But he soon ...

The Rothschilds Fact, Fiction & Conspiracy, takes readers on a journey through the fascinating history of one of the most influential and controversial families in the world—the Rothschilds. From their humble beginnings in 18th-century Frankfurt to their rise as banking giants, the Rothschild family has long been synonymous with immense wealth, power, and global influence. The book explores the family’s key achievements, including their establishment of the first international banking empire, their involvement in financing major historical events like the Napoleonic Wars, and their ...

Enter a world of forbidden symbols, ancient prophecies, and dangerous truths in The Spellmaker’s Secret, the spellbinding debut of the Symbology Guild Saga. Aidan Gallagher never wanted to be extraordinary. He was content to live a quiet life in a crumbling cottage on the cliffs, burdened only by his mother’s illness and the looming power of the Symbology Guild. But everything changes when a mysterious symbol comes to him in a dream, one that manifests power without stone or carving. Suddenly, Aidan is thrust into a dangerous game of power and control. The Guild, guardians of symbol ...