Virtual Worlds

When it comes to the subject of war there are few conflicts that loom larger in our minds than the Second World War, fought between 1939 and 1945. Many of us can remember relatives and friends who were involved in the conflict, but as the years go by, passing on the lessons learnt from World War II to each new generation, becomes ever more important. Liam Dale's World War II History Journals fulfills that task, with year on year chapters covering the history of this landmark encounter in world history.

Six months after the Pulse, a catastrophic event that plunged the world into chaos, former carpenter Jason roams the desolate ruins of what was once his suburban haven. Haunted by the loss of his wife and daughter, he clings to a rumor of a safe haven. His solitary existence is shattered when he crosses paths with Jessica, a resilient doctor, and two orphaned boys, Sam and Ben. Together, they navigate the treacherous landscape, their journey punctuated by encounters with desperate scavengers and the chilling remnants of a shattered society. Can the navigate this new world or will their ...

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 ...

What family doesn't have their ups and downs? Mason and his wives have practically seen and experienced everything that the dystopian new world had to offer. Being forced from their home repeatedly, their bonds only grew stronger with each adversity they faced together. In time, their powers grew, too. In this final installment of the Dystopian Girls series, Mason must decide between his obligations to his family and the opportunity to save the world. Reunited with old friends and amassing an army of his own, he is eventually welcomed by the Children of the Phoenix. Each of Mason's favorite...

Fact-packed World War II book for teens & also adults - a must read! 60+ photographs to bring the stories to life! Step into the shadowy world of the Secret Operations of World War II, where battles weren't just fought on the front lines but also through deception, espionage, and undercover heroics. From fake armies to spies who risked everything to outwit the Nazis, these 21 secret operations tell the untold side of the war: bold, brilliant, and sometimes utterly audacious. Each operation reveals a fascinating mix of creativity, courage, and determination that shaped the war’s outcome. ...

Unlock the secrets to thriving in a world tailored for your unique personality with "How to Navigate the World as an INFJ." This empowering guide is crafted specifically for individuals with the rare and insightful INFJ personality type, providing a roadmap to embrace authenticity and live life to the fullest. As an INFJ, you possess a depth of empathy, creativity, and intuition that sets you apart, but navigating a world designed for different personality types can be challenging. In this transformative book, discover practical strategies tailored to your INFJ strengths, helping you ...

With little support and a family in trouble, Jasmine finds stumbling through her senior year rough enough, but then scales begin appearing on her arms, and people she cares about start disappearing. Getting busted for shoplifting—such a stupid mistake!—brings an unexpected blessing of allies when she finds herself on her own, on the run, and society falling to pieces. First released as an Amazon Vella serial by the same name. If you like mutants, danger, corrupted government agents allied with bloody-minded magic users, action, and a little romance, this is your next read.

Guardian is a continuation of the mystery-riddled, futuristic and magical story of the Forgotten Colony on Tau Ceti Four. Kenzo leads his new team of specialists into the Obsitan jungle in search of relics that he hopes turn out to be powerful weapons from the starship that brought him to this world. On his way there he must deal with a slew of surprises that will surely shape his journey ahead. Fantastical beasts, powerful wizards, and old friends. Our hero begins to accept his prophesied role of Great Guardian as he once again must battle strong opponents to save his followers. Nerogron ...

In a world filled with uncertainty, absurdism offers an unexpected solution: freedom. But how can we live meaningfully when life itself resists meaning? Absurdism for Beginners: A Practical Introduction to Embracing Life's Uncertainty is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Unlock the power of embracing uncertainty. Discover how absurdism frees you from the constant pressure to find answers that may never come. Explore the lives and thoughts of the great philosophers. Understand how Camus, Sartre, and others turned chaos into the key to personal freedom. Find peace in life’s ...

In the new world, power reigns supreme. Those that evolve their class, their race, or even their attributes rule those below them. Being given a class is not a guarantee. For some, it takes years, and for others they never reach the Pylons. For Gabe, it was a path of lost patience. He has a dream. He needs to grow stronger. He'll fight, kill, and even sell himself out if it means reaching his goal. The day comes that he finally receives his class. Only the Multiverse has decided to give him the finger alongside nearly fifty thousand others. The only bright side is that he was given the ...

♥ Do you want to travel the world for free? ♥ This book will teach you how you can get paid to travel the world. All that is required is some common sense, work ethics, a little out of the box thinking and yes – the motivation to travel! Have you always had the dream to travel the world but never had the funds to provide for your trip? You want to travel the world but you have a boring job that does not give you enough time off? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it is time for you to begin a new adventure. If you think that travelling the world and getting paid for ...

We go through life, beginning at a young age, being scared by supposed mythical creatures so we'll go to sleep, be good and mind our parents. In the midst of the fear, our parents reassure us that these creatures are not real. And then, we find that every creature that they ever used against us is as real as you and me. When we first moved here and I saw my first Sasquatch, I was terrified! How could these childhood monsters be real? My mind was frantic to find the answer and to understand why my parents and grandparents lied to me. Fast-forwarding to present day; These creatures...these ...

Life can be defined in many ways. We typically define life as an organism that has conscious awareness and the ability to learn. However, we do not fully understand what constitutes life. This book is not about the scientific explanation of the life process, but rather how we define life in our everyday existence. Our thoughts, words, and emotions define our lives through the experiences we create. We can define our lives in different ways through changing our beliefs.

I thought I knew what I wanted in life. And then I meet the hot-as-sin members of a world-famous boy band. Breaking free from my father's suffocating control, the guys take me in as their new assistant. The job is unlike anything I’m used to, and I'm thrust into a world of glamour, temptation, and forbidden desire. Grayson's fierce protectiveness, Jasper's bad-boy charm, and River's artistic soul awaken a primal passion within me. And they help me transform into a strong, unapologetic version of myself. But as our connection intensifies, my family’s secrets resurface. With the media's ...

Grace and Mary are two beautiful black girls from a small town who fall for handsome, mysterious white men. But their path's diverge as Grace moves away to work for a reclusive billionaire and Mary meets a rebellious biker. Now you can read both girls' stories for one low price. In His World: We both had dark, secret demons. But our love was what connected us, kept us fighting, and kept us alive. I knew I had outgrown my small, religious town, my strict parents, and my hypocritical boyfriend. They had always taught me the world was full of evil and racist white folks who would tear me down,...

Autumn 1941 and a fierce war rages amid the treacherous waters of the Dover Strait. It is fought by the gun and torpedo boats of Britain’s Coastal Forces: fast, frail vessels that do battle against the best of Germany’s Kriegsmarine. The crews are mainly volunteers; men plucked from civilian life and new to the maelstrom of brutal combat. Each take a different route to meet such a personal challenge and prove every bit as powerful, and vulnerable, as the craft in which they serve. The gripping naval action in Hellfire Corner is set against a backdrop of war-ravaged Dover, a town reeling...

They drilled too deep and broke through into a world that should have been dead for 65 million years. Dr. Marla Reyes, a paleontologist ridiculed for her theories of preserved ecosystems, is brought to a top-secret facility to explain an impossible anomaly found miles beneath the Utah desert. The anomaly isn't rock—it's a shell. And when it breaks, it plunges Marla and a team of soldiers into a savage, prehistoric world. The survivors are trapped in a subterranean jungle teeming with monstrous flora and terrifying, hyper-evolved predators. Their leader, the ruthless Commander Graves, sees...

Chasing El Dorado: A Daring Quest in 16th-Century South America is a gripping historical exploration narrative set during the tumultuous era of European colonialism in South America. In this riveting tale, follow the exploits of Spanish adventurers driven by the promise of untold riches, leading them through perilous jungles, hostile territories, and intense cultural interactions. Discover the story of Gonzalo Ximenes de Quesada, the determined explorer who, in his quest for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado, navigates through dense forests, combats sickness, and negotiates with native ...

In the picturesque coastal town of Sunrise Harbor, Maine, where salty ocean breezes mingle with the scent of freshly caught lobsters, a chilling mystery unfolds. When a supposedly idyllic lobstering cruise takes an unexpected turn, steamy romance author, baker and amateur sleuth, Tabitha Clive, finds herself accused of murdering her husband’s former sister-in-law, Ethel Brownville. As whispers of her guilt spread through the town, Tabitha's closest friends refuse to let her face the weight of false accusations alone. In The Women Sleuths Club Murder, a vibrant group of “mature” ...

Roar into the Prehistoric World—The Ultimate Dinosaur Book for Curious Kids! What if you could walk with a T-rex, fly with a Pteranodon, and dig up fossils like a real paleontologist—all in one book? Packed with jaw-dropping facts, real science, colorful illustrations, and fun activities, Dinosaur Facts for Kids is the perfect guide for young dinosaur fans ready to explore the wild, weird, and wonderful world of dinosaurs. From the smallest raptor to the giant, leaf-munching Brachiosaurus, kids will discover the most amazing creatures to roam the Earth—plus how they lived, moved, ate,...