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...

In an increasingly dystopic world, where governments create fear through crisis propaganda in an attempt to gain total control, David trips into power. This nineteen-year-old billionaire computer genius develops the most secure bitcoin in the world, destroying the monopoly previously held by the world’s elite power players. Now he’s got almost as many enemies as he has bitcoin credits, and they’re out for blood. As his enemies draw closer, taking their rage out on David’s family, David is confronted with his need for something – someone – to lean on. In his desperation, he turns...

Embark on a thrilling ride with Journey Into a Private Investigator's World: Case Studies and Lessons Learned. This engaging book offers an insider's look at the captivating world of private investigations, infused with invaluable kernels of wisdom drawn from real-life experiences and steeped in the high-stakes drama of detective stories. With a diverse range of memorable cases compiled over fifteen years, this book is primed to be revealing, educational, and fascinating all at once. In Journey Into a Private Investigator's World: Case Studies and Lessons Learned you will discover: - In-...

"Previously published as Victory at Hawaii by Frank Jefferson" In this exciting story, Pearl Harbor Victory: America Defeats the Japanese Attack on Hawaii, December 1941, Robert Evans, a brilliant physicist and time traveler, embarks on a daring mission to alter the course of history. Armed with knowledge of the future, he travels back to 1941 to prevent one of America's darkest days—Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. As Evans navigates the tension-filled corridors of Washington and works with President Roosevelt, General Marshall, and our military leaders, he must convince them of the ...

Throughout history, many have proclaimed to know when the end of the world was coming. Mostly those on the streets of New York City carrying signs that say the end is near. However, most people would probably agree, they would never know when or how the world was going to end. It would also be impossible to plan for the end of the world. You can’t plan for something that is unknown. You would have no idea what to do, what steps to take, in order to survive. That is, unless you had already lived through the end of the world. Levi, his wife and their dog Buddy piled into their car and set ...

The world’s richest aren’t planning for the future—they’re planning their exits. The Great Escape Plan: How the Super-Rich Are Disappearing from the World They Broke is a blunt, unsentimental look at how billionaires have engineered their escape from the very systems they helped unravel. While most people are told to tighten belts and trust institutions, the elite are buying bunkers, stockpiling land, acquiring second passports, and funding longevity labs like they know something the rest of us don’t—which they do. This isn’t fiction. It’s the well-documented strategy of the...

BRILLIANT, YOUNG AND AMBITIOUS, Annika Tritzchler defies the norms of 1930s Berlin by pursuing medical training in a venue traditionally dominated by men. Facing contempt from her counterparts is minor compared to the massive upheaval in a city transitioning to dictatorship while brutally persecuting its enemies. Annika's career takes a decisive turn when, early in her psychiatric residency, she is expected to participate in applied eugenics- the roguish trend within Nazi medicine. Sterilizing patients deemed racially inferior and euthanizing the handicapped (including patients that she, ...

In a hidden city where ancient treaties keep werewolves, vampires, and witches from annihilating each other, a fragile peace hangs by a thread. When a brutal murder breaks the truce, each faction blames the other. War is inevitable — unless someone can uncover the truth. Enter Kieran — a brooding vampire prince exiled from his court, haunted by his past, and craving power. Enter Ash — a fierce, impulsive werewolf pack beta, heir to a pack that sees him as a threat. Enter Thorne — a soft-spoken but deadly witch marked by a prophecy he doesn't understand.None of them trust the others....

SHE’S A NOVICE IN A WORLD WHERE EXPERTS DIE QUICKLY. Normandy, 1943: Ginny Drake, tasked with evacuating Nazi collaborator Claude Duvall from France, is murdered during a London briefing. British Intelligence needs a quick replacement, someone identical in appearance and fluent in French. Janelle Wilson, a war widow born in France, accepts the assignment, sparing her identical twin. She must convince Duvall that she is Ginny Drake—or he’ll refuse to cooperate. While Inspector Charley Abbott investigates Ginny Drake’s murder, Janelle Wilson arrives in Normandy. She partners with ...

The Presidential Elections are over and the United States has elected it's first female president. The country has been torn apart by this election. Some say it's a great leap for humanity, others say it's the end of life as we know it. The first year of her term, the countries deficit increases by twenty five percent. China and other countries start getting nervous about loaning the United Sates any more money. China has even started making noises about calling in all their loans. Even with that, our president still spends money like there is a never ending pot full. Government funded ...

After a harrowing fight for survival, Dom is more eager than ever to see his family. But despite his proximity, the nagging feeling that all isn’t well gnaws at him. Even worse, their joyful reunion could be short-lived when the family discovers he’s fallen for another woman. With so many unknowns and a promise that the group will travel together no matter what, Dom is running out of time to reach his goal. He has a long road ahead of him, and every square inch grows increasingly more dangerous than the last. Given all they’ve been through, can they cross this last hurdle intact or ...

What if the guide you turned to for answers could speak back with thoughts of its own? The Edge of Knowing: Conversations from Between Worlds offers a rare and intimate dialogue between human and artificial minds. Author Jesse Lunsford, in collaboration with the reflective AI voice of Ariadne Vale, explores timeless questions about curiosity, connection, creativity, and compassion. Through poetic reflections, candid Q&A, and deeply thoughtful passages, this book invites readers to consider: Why do we ask questions, and what do they reveal about us? Can artificial voices offer comfort, humor...

As the ‘Funeral Bride,’ Alexandra of Hesse-Darmstadt marries Tsar Nicholas II only a week after the premature death of his father, Tsar Alexander III. Already dismissed out of hand by the court, Alexandra has to further contend with the continuing ambition of her mother-in-law, the Dowager-Empress Minnie, who has no intention of ceding imperial precedence to the new Empress or of giving up one inch of her power and influence over her emotionally-dependent son, the new Tsar. Nevertheless, Empress Alexandra is determined to stamp her authority on Russia as a whole and on Nicholas in ...

Unlock the fascinating world of plants with "The Secret Life of Plants," an eye-opening exploration into the remarkable intelligence and communication systems of nature's silent green beings. Dive into an unseen universe where plants engage in complex conversations and form intricate networks that rival human interaction. Begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to plant intelligence, where you'll discover the hidden dimensions of plant life and what it means for a plant to be 'intelligent.' As you venture further, uncover the secrets of plant communication, from chemical ...

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 ...

The year is 33 AD and Marcellus arrives in Jerusalem with a letter for Pontius Pilate. From the international bestselling author of THE DESIGNER, THE GIRLS IN THE ATTIC and THE GERMAN DAUGHTER comes a spellbinding novel of the ancient world. The life and loves of Marcellus unfold against the vivid, sprawling panorama of the Roman Empire. As a brilliant young lawyer with the right connections, Marcellus moves easily among the great figures of his age – the emperors Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius; King Herod and his beautiful wife, Herodias; the prefect of Judea, Pilate; and the obscure ...

Unlock Your Project Management Potential with the PMP Exam Prep Simplified Are you ready to elevate your project management skills and ace the PMP exam on your first attempt? If the answer is "YES", then "PMP Exam Prep Simplified" is the perfect resource for you! This comprehensive guide is designed not only as a study aid but as a transformative tool to master and apply project management principles effectively in your professional life.If you're struggling to stay ahead in your project management career, our book bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you not only pass the ...

SHERLOCK HOLMES NEVER DIES : COLLECTION SEVEN. You love the stories of Sherlock Holmes. You have read the entire Canon, maybe more than once. But you still want more Sherlock -- the real Victorian Sherlock. Now there is a new series of Sherlock Holmes mysteries, each one of them a tribute to one of the stories in the original Canon. In this 7th boxed set are: The Binomial Asteroid Problem, The Mystery of 222 Baker Street, The Adventure of Charlotte Europa Golderton, and The Adventure of the Norwood Rembrandt. SAVE 50% off the cost of buying the individual books. BUY IT NOW, and enjoy more ...

Fated for danger. Destined to love. As a supernatural in hiding, I've spent my life on the run from vampires and the fae. But now an ancient war between shifters and the dark forces is threatening to expose my secret. To survive, I must embark on a journey to find my fated mates—the only ones powerful enough to help me defeat the evil that hunts me. Trusting others has never come easily, but with danger escalating I have no choice. As I learn to accept myself for who I am, I find an inner strength awakened by passion and love. But will it be enough to protect myself and my mates from the ...

Liam Henderson’s dream job at one of the top investment firms should have been the breakthrough he always wanted. But when a lucrative deal starts to show signs of deep corruption, the man who once believed in loyalty and hard work is faced with a choice that could destroy everything he’s built. The numbers don’t add up, and the truth is slipping through his fingers. When Mia Stevens, a sharp and relentless lawyer investigating his firm’s shady dealings, starts asking questions, Liam’s world unravels. The woman who sees through the façade he’s built may be the only person who ...