Virtual Worlds

What if there was a world of both wonders and horrors, a world that we can barely imagine, which was actually the reality at one time in our ancient past? What if there really had been a near-perfect world marred with terrible violence, slavery, corruption, wickedness, injustice, brutality, and unimaginable perversions, and that was the civilization that men, women, and children had to live in? What if there really had been a world filled with fallen angels, demons, giants, dragons, monsters, zombies, and vampires and they walked among us? What if there really had been a world in which ...

A fast-paced World War II historical novel based on the true story of holocaust survivors This historical novel, based on a true story, brings World War Two to a new level of reality and a descriptive intensity that will leave the reader spellbound. It brings to life the dramatic experiences of a woman caught between a ruthless government and the will to survive with her children during the last six months of World War 2 in Nazi Germany as she flees the incoming Russian front in the East and right into the carpet bombing in the West. This book brings this war down to a human level in a way ...

The Spark of Genius: 20 Inventions That Changed the World 💡 Explore the fascinating stories behind 20 world-changing inventions, from the wheel to artificial intelligence. 📜 Uncover the human struggles, breakthroughs, and bold ideas that fueled history’s greatest innovations. 🧠 Meet the brilliant minds and unsung heroes who shaped our world through creativity and determination. 🛠️ From the printing press to the internet, learn how each invention redefined what was possible. 🚀 See how innovation drives progress, transforming societies, economies, and daily life. 🔍 ...

What happens when money loses meaning and debt replaces discipline? The Ponzi Dollar: How Fiat Currency Bankrupted the World delivers a hard-hitting, expertly researched autopsy of the global financial system built on illusion, inflation, and institutional denial. From Nixon’s 1971 abandonment of the gold standard to the Federal Reserve’s unchecked money creation, this book exposes the deliberate shift from real value to financial fabrication. Through chapters that dissect Bretton Woods, the Vietnam War’s monetary fallout, central banking alchemy, and the rigged architecture of ...

For fans of ALISON WEIR and PHILIPPA GREGORY ◆ FIRST PLACE WINNER - 2023 CHAUCER Book Awards - Early Historical Fiction ◆ WINNER - 2023 READERS' FAVORITE Awards - Fiction-Historical-Personage ◆ Royalty ◆ Power ◆ Politics ◆ Love ◆ Struggle Bestselling biographer and historian Sarah Gristwood, author of Game of Queens and The Tudors in Love, calls this tale of early 16th-century Europe's most brilliant power broker “Compelling and wholly convincing—at once a vividly readable novel and a long-overdue presentation of Europe's unsung heroine to the broad audience she deserves....

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 ...

2 Bonus Books Included: Survival Fallout Shelter & Survival Bug Out Bag WARNING! This is a hands-on, practical survival guide that will teach you everything you need to know to survive anything, anywhere. Read this ebook on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, or Kindle device. The truth is that survival is not always as easy as relying on ready-made shelter and store-bought food. In fact, anyone who watches the news, or otherwise pays attention to what is going on in the world, can quickly come to the conclusion that sometimes, survival requires specific skills. You may face having to know ...

Unlock the Future of Finance with The Complete Bitcoin Guide Are you ready to dive into the revolutionary world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency? Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, The Complete Bitcoin Guide is your ultimate companion on the journey to financial empowerment. Why This Book? 🔍 Comprehensive Coverage: From the origins of Bitcoin to the latest developments in blockchain technology, this guide leaves no stone unturned. Understand the fundamentals, explore advanced concepts, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. 💡 ...

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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 most powerful teachings of Jesus. The force that fuels your faith. Now in one book. For centuries, the Beatitudes have been quoted, studied, and admired—but few truly live them. And the Holy Spirit? Many believe in Him, yet struggle to experience His power in their daily lives. This book bridges that gap, bringing together two of the most transformative forces in Christianity—Jesus’s wisdom and the Spirit’s presence—to unlock a faith that is alive, resilient, and unstoppable. Inside this two-in-one volume, you will: Decode the Beatitudes—understand what Jesus meant when He ...

Unlock the Secret to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids in Today's Digital World! As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child succeed and thrive in a world that is increasingly complex and challenging. Yet, with the pressures of modern life and the digital age, nurturing your child's emotional intelligence can feel overwhelming. You may wonder how to equip them with the skills they need to navigate their emotions, build strong relationships, and face life's challenges with resilience. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: The Ultimate Parenting Guide to Nurture Lifelong ...

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 ...

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....

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...

Quantum physics has revealed that objects can exist in more than one location simultaneously, even though the objects are invisible to us in all but one location, that is, parallel universes exist. This is most blatantly revealed in the mind shattering 'double-slit' experiment and is at the core of what is called 'the measurement problem,' in quantum physics. The results are startling, but this is what the science is clearly showing. It is human awareness that causes matter to fix into a single position, and reveal a single reality. The science is showing that at every moment we become ...

Dive into the cutting-edge world of tokenization with our new eBook, 'Tokenize It! Unlocking Value in Real-World Assets.' This compelling eBook provides an in-depth exploration of the revolutionizing field of security tokens and asset tokenization in today's financial landscape. Packed with rich content, 'Tokenize It!' begins with the basics, illuminating concepts of security tokens and blockchain. It diligently untangles the nitty-gritty of cryptography and its intertwining role in tokenization. While walking through the corridors of history, the eBook uncovers the evolution of security ...

It's 1943 and the world is at war. On the European front, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill have already picked a date for Allied soldiers to storm Normandy's beaches and take the battle to Germany. But the Germans may have new weapons to stop the invasion dead in its tracks. British Intelligence learned four years earlier that the Germans were developing rockets to be used for warfare but could not corroborate the information. Then, information from Polish Resistance and Royal Air Force reconnaissance photos revealed similar information. Finally, recorded conversations between ...

“Everything you think you know about what’s happening in this story gets turned upside down… What seems like a supernatural ‘vampire’ romp with a comic edge flips into a dazzling concept piece about the nature of reality… But if you’re after a formulaic vampire story, this might not be for you.” In a desolate wasteland of ruined cities and rusted droids, Ethan and his team hunt the last remnants of vampiric terror. Or do they? In this post-apocalyptic world, the lines between truth and illusion blur, leaving one question chillingly unanswered: Are you sure you know what's ...

It was 5:30 AM, Saturday, December 16th, 1944. Everything was calm and bitter cold all up and down an 85 mile long front of the Ardennes Forest in southern Belgium. Suddenly, without warning, came the tremendous roar of nearly 2000 German guns. The ground shook ceaselessly for nearly an hour as every caliber of shell the Third Reich possessed was hurled relentlessly at the American lines. This earth shattering blow was the opening salvo in what would become the longest, costliest, and bloodiest battle in the history of the United States' Army. It would forever be known as, The Battle Of The...