Virtual Worlds

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...

What happens when the most powerful witch of today meets the most powerful witch of 1502? Passions ignite, secrets are revealed, and the world will never be the same. Adam Parrish is a modern-day witch. A pediatric oncologist by day and a hunter of evil witches by night, he’s conflicted by his two callings. Saving the world all on his own is not what it’s cracked up to be, and it’s hell on a social life, but what choice does he have? Vivienne Lanier is a witch and a midwife in 1502. When she touches an illuminated manuscript, she's thrown through time to its present-day location at ...

Naruto: The Child of Prophecy In a world shaped by legendary shinobi, hidden villages, and powerful forces, one boy's destiny holds the key to the future. Born as an orphan and shunned by his village, Naruto Uzumaki harbors the immense power of the Nine-Tails, a fearsome beast sealed within him at birth. Yet despite the darkness that surrounds him, Naruto's unyielding spirit and dream of becoming the Hokage, the strongest ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village, push him to overcome every obstacle.

Ages 8-12 ◆ For Kids Who Love Minecraft and Video Games Kids who love playing Minecraft will love this book! Jayden “Minecraft” Montgomery's arm and hand suddenly change into blocks. Now he’s got to navigate through the Minecraft world with the help of a fox. But first he’ll have to save a village by fighting pillagers, zombies, creepers, skeletons, facing an iron golem, and warding off an evil hacker. Most of all, he must earn the trust and friendship of the villagers as he navigates this world he’s only ever seen from a screen. Only then will he discover who he was always ...

Beneath the waves lie stories the world was never meant to forget. From the doomed voyage of the Titanic to the eerie silence of the Mary Celeste, Drowned in Silence dives deep into fifteen of the most chilling, mysterious, and tragic sea disasters ever recorded. Author James Calloway brings each tale to life with immersive, emotional storytelling that will haunt readers long after the final page. Survival. Mystery. Loss. The sea remembers everything.

When Erin returns home, it means dealing with the grief of losing her father and the secret surrounding his death. It also means facing her best friend's mom, the woman she has been lusting and pining after for the past year. Then, finally, Erin gets what she wants, but it's not all it's cut out to be. And one weekend of endless lovemaking turns to tragedy that threatens to destroy everything. There was no denying that Macy had grown closer to Erin that fateful night when her ex-husband did what he did. And even closer when Erin shared a most intimate yet devastating secret with her. As ...

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 ...

An EMP shrouds the world. Fear and uncertainty fuel chaos. Humanity is no more. Mike McCall has always felt like an outsider. He’s always felt the pull of a life in the wilderness, closer to nature, without the excess of modern life. The only emotional ties he has are to his brother, and his future sister-in-law. After a fun night takes an unexpected turn for the worse, an apocalyptic event changes the course of his life and the lives of everyone in the world. As an EMP blankets the city in darkness and gives way to paranoia, Mike sits in a busy ER, where emotions are running high, ...

“Weird Things in History and Why the Heck They Happened” is back with another collection of 25 of some of the weirdest historical facts! This second volume continues to peel back the layers of conventional history to reveal the forgotten, the bizarre, and the downright hilarious events that shaped our world today. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and left in awe as you uncover 25 more offbeat historical tales that somehow managed to miss the pages of your school textbooks. Among the collection of tales, you’ll encounter some not-as-popular historical figures like a German ...

AS ABOVE: The High Court in the heavens has decreed Earth is in crisis. Archangel Ariel wants to end the planet but The Omnipresence sees another way to help save humankind. The spiritual Laws of the Universe have been rewritten by Metatron. Can the Celestial plan succeed, or will human intervention thwart it before it has even begun? SO BELOW: The time is nigh, 2016. Eight strangers are brought to the Mermaid Centre in Wales to an Outdoor Pursuit adventure. Why do they all share the same blue eyes? Why do they feel inexplicably drawn to each other? Supernatural occurrences, first love and ...

Around the World on Two Wheels, Vagabond Style They had dreamt of it for many years, until Simone and Frank finally plucked up the courage to leave it all behind. After three and a half years travelling around the world on motorcycles, they are now back and ready to reminisce about the 114,000 miles that have passed under their wheels. A recollection of the everyday life encounters of a spectacular journey, which turned out to be far from a never-ending holiday. This book will give everybody who is dreaming of a big adventure, no matter by which mode of transport, a realistic insight into ...

Forbidden mates and unexpected alliances Get swept away in steamy romance, epic battles, and heart-pumping action on this unforgettable journey into the world of Dragon River Shifters. A five-book Paranormal romance series. Included in this collection are Dragon’s Protector - Dragon River Shifters - Book I Hiding a broken heart, Colt threw himself into taking care of Vic’s Ranch. Now with Vic gone and Jade showing no interest in her inheritance, Colt feels like a dragon shifter with nothing left to protect. This place is Jade's birthright but is she ready for what lies ahead. With Lucas...

The author celebrates Christmas in Rio, experiences war-like conditions in Haiti and shells out 200 dollars for a bottle of bottom-shelf whisky in Alaska. He survives with odd jobs in Tokyo, runs from the police in Quito and goes on a celebrity hunt in L.A. In Moscow he gets in trouble with the Russian mafia, in Sri Lanka he discovers the secret of Buddha's tooth, and in Cairo he is haunted by the “Curse of the Pharaoh.” "A fun look at the world." "Want to go to exotic places? Read this first!" "Full of funny encounters with real people from around the globe." (Reviews on Amazon) The ...

Two sisters and one betrayal that will carry across generations . . . 1943 - Twins Adele and Amelia join the Women’s Royal Naval Service, keen to play their part in the war with Germany. Separated for the first time, Adele is sent to Dorset where she witnesses firsthand the full horrors of the disaster-struck dress rehearsal for D-Day at Slapton Sands, while Amelia is stationed near their grandmother’s home in Cornwall as a driver. As the war in Europe draws to its conclusion, one twin’s reckless act of betrayal will divide them forever. 2015 - On Cape Cod after hearing her great-...

BOOK 1 - Lectures The Greater Reality is Explained! For over ten years the World Satsanga has created a compendium of knowledge about the Universe, the Multiverse and beyond. It was brought to this Earth as a result of a small number of truth seekers attending a world-wide monthly meeting held over Skype, gaining knowledge through the authors lectures and channeled responses to their questions. This book of transcribed lectures, in alphabetical order, is the first of a collection of works that broadcasts new knowledge to the metaphysical & spiritual public of a depth and detail never seen ...

Book 3 of this series brings you the Illuminati's proposed "Great Reset", by which you will own nothing and be happy (their words, not mine). In other words, global socialism is at the top of the playbook. This was part of the Great Plan from the start. Getting from a global capitalist structure to a socialist one will not be easy and people won't want to go along with it unless they have no choice. Enter the Great Reset... A global fiat currency meltdown is in the works. By the time the general public realizes it they won't have time to salvage whatever they have accumulated as wealth and ...

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 ...

Even though he escaped the gas chambers, he was never truly free. In occupied Poland, there are whispers of a terrifying darkness in the northern forests. When a young Lodzi Ashstein learns the horrifying truth about the Treblinka extermination camp, he is kidnapped and tormented by a senior SS officer, Janich Heiss. After a prisoner uprising, Heiss disappears into the woods and Lodzi is left with nothing but his nightmares and the eternal scars of a survivor. More than 70 years later, Heiss has been mysteriously murdered, and Lodzi is accused of a crime of revenge. When attorney Thaddeus ...

Explore the Uncharted with The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told! Embark on an unforgettable journey through time and across the globe with this captivating collection of exploration stories that will ignite your sense of adventure and curiosity. In The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told, we invite you to dive headfirst into the thrilling tales of intrepid explorers who dared to venture into the unknown, unveiling the mysteries of our world. Among several others, you’ll learn about the exploits and adventures of: Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who became an ...

Do you ever feel like certain behaviors have more sway over you than you would like? Are you often distracted and find it difficult to focus on important tasks for more than a few minutes? Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media or reaching for a sugary snack whenever you're bored or feeling down? Even though the challenges of today's fast-paced world can impact your life in myriad ways, one thing is clear: you are not alone! In fact, in an era of unparalleled wealth, freedom, technological advancement, and medical innovation, depression and anxiety rates are ...