Virtual Worlds

After sleeping in a Columbia, South Carolina, city park, some friendly young ladies invite Kelton and Azrael to board a bus and consider life in their secluded enclave under Father’s inspiring wisdom. What Kelton finds is a cult, preparing for an act of domestic terrorism. Can Kelton and Azrael help a community of young people regain perspective? Or is the brainwashing from strict discipline and harsh deprivation too strong to keep naive followers from throwing their lives away? A battle of wills is on, and the clock is ticking down the seconds as bomb laden trucks make their way into the...

Discover the Beauty in the Details—One Close-Up at a Time Step into a world where every leaf, insect, and droplet becomes a breathtaking subject. Macro Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Tiny World is your ultimate introduction to the fascinating art of macro photography—no expensive gear or technical background required. Written by passionate photographers from Photolator.com, this guide strips away the jargon and breaks down macro techniques into clear, actionable steps. Whether you're using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a smartphone, you'll learn how to capture stunning ...

When Samantha Moon is hired by a film crew to help hunt for the most elusive creature of them all, she’s pretty sure they have the wrong person. Turns out this is a super well-funded expedition, and the eccentric backer is sparing no expense, including hiring, among dozens of other specialists, a private investigator—someone trained to find the missing. And there is nothing more missing than Bigfoot. The logic almost makes sense to Sam, and the money is right. In the least, the vampire private eye is intrigued. After all, even among her fellow supernaturals, the creature known as ...

Pedaling a bicycle around the world was a lifelong dream, but everyone told him it could not be done. Dismissing the skeptics, disinterested sponsors, and a woefully inadequate bank account, Scott Zamek resolved to try. Some 25,000 miles and six million pedal revolutions later, Zamek had encountered Bengal tigers, angry mobs, prison and sandstorms, fed on yak, dog meat, and gobs of cow intestines. He had been taken prisoner by the Syrian Secret Police, left for dead in the Sahara Desert, and beset by hypothermia and heatstroke, using up two bicycles, 1,000 tire patches, and countless ...

Google Crushes ChatGPT – Google AI Ultra and the Comeback King How Google Redefined the Future of AI—and Everything After In May 2025, all eyes were on Google I/O—and the world of AI would never be the same. With expectations at their peak, Google shattered the ceiling and sent shockwaves through the tech industry. No longer merely chasing ChatGPT, Claude, or open‑source contenders, Google delivered what felt like a cinematic “destruction sequence” of AI blasts. It wasn’t just hype—it was a sweeping new vision: an AI-powered world where agents don’t just answer—they act....

The best complement to "The Urantia Book" has arrived to resolve many doubts about the origin of our universe... Gaia is the planet where we are condemned to suffer for the sins of other superior beings. In this second book of the saga "The Book of Gaia," we will observe that perhaps the existence of the human race may be a sin, a terrible mistake; but despite everything, the Universal Source has a destiny reserved for us. We are prisoners in a material world and need to transcend and elevate our consciousness to escape it. Our planetary history may be a mistake, something that should never...

In a world where mana means unparalleled power, Zephyr Chronis sits comfortably at its peak. Granted the title of "The Grand Wizard" at a young age, Zephyr has always been the genius everyone around fears and respects. However, some things were about to change when he acquires a cursed sword artifact— The Ruler’s Blade. Suddenly devoid of any mana, Zephyr could only hope to rely on his mediocre physical ability. The future looked bleak, but not with the Ruler’s Blade’s power at hand— [Reached damage threshold— Stamina increased!]... [Reached speed threshold— Agility increased!...

5 stars! "This book is a refreshing change for post-apocalyptic narratives." 5 stars! "So good it kept me from my housework." Two broken souls. One fragile thread of connection. Can trust heal the wounds of the past? Abigail Winters has spent her life picking up the pieces. A single mother raising her baby, Danny, after the death of her soldier boyfriend, Abby finds strength in the small family she’s built: a kind-hearted baker who feels like a surrogate father and a community she gives back to in every way she can. She’s always believed in seeing the good in people—even when it feels...

He's a fearsome enforcer who can take the shape of a tiger. I'm the consort of a king who shifts into a swan. We couldn't be less alike or more likely to fail, but the passion between us is undeniable. As the Royal Consort to the Swan King, I'm bound by law to obey. When the King bids me sing, I sing; when he commands me to kneel, I kneel; and when he offers me to a stranger in exchange for a favor, I must agree to be his. But this stranger is a tiger-shifter of the Garin clan, at court to investigate three murders, and he's the most magnificent man I have ever met. From my first sight of ...

They operated under the nose of the New World Order, none of them chipped or marked. A fact that made it impossible to buy or sell even basic needs. The struggle for survival was getting harder with each passing day. Elezar Aronivich was a Jewish raised agnostic on a collision course with his own destiny after the NWO police killed his father and destroyed his home. Somehow, he survived certain death only to face the harsh reality of survival without the mark in the Beast’s marked society. His only surviving relative was an estranged uncle, Benjamin Ben-Hadid who owned the local bread ...

Cursed: Tales of the World's Most Haunted Objects delves into the eerie, terrifying, and often deadly world of cursed artifacts. This gripping collection unravels the dark histories and spine-chilling legends surrounding some of the most infamous haunted objects, people, and places from around the globe. From the deadly allure of the Hope Diamond to the sinister whispers of the Dybbuk Box, each chapter explores a new tale of mystery and malevolence. Drawing on historical accounts, scientific investigations, and eyewitness testimonies, Hayes offers a concise yet captivating exploration of ...

This eBook offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of fuzzy logic—a powerful mathematical and reasoning framework designed to handle the imprecision and uncertainty inherent in real-world problems. Beginning with fundamental concepts such as fuzzy sets and the departure from traditional binary logic, the narrative traces fuzzy logic’s origins, historical development, and evolution into a vital technology widely used in control systems, artificial intelligence, and decision-making. The discussion highlights practical applications ranging from everyday consumer appliances and ...

In this revised edition with a study guide, Pastor Tullian Tchividjian writes that real life is long on law and short on grace. And the demands never stop, the failures pile up, and fear sets in. Life requires many things from us—a stable marriage, successful children, a certain quality of life. Anyone living inside the guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty of daily life knows that the weight of life is heavy. We are all in need of some relief. Tullian is convinced our exhausted world needs a fresh encounter with God's inexhaustible grace—His one-way love. Sadly, however, Christianity is ...

A Journey Into Prophetic Truth Like Never Before! What if you could unlock the most closely guarded secret of the End Times? What if the identity, nationality, and ultimate agenda of the Antichrist could be unveiled before your eyes? "The Mystery of the Little Horn" takes you beyond the surface of Bible prophecy to reveal shocking truths hidden in the pages of Daniel and Revelation. This bold exploration into the mystery of the Antichrist decodes the prophetic puzzle, offering readers fresh insight into who the Antichrist really is, where he will rise from, and the global impact of his ...

Throughout human history on earth, God has sent back his messengers to bring the message of a single deity and create religions that would unite different geographic areas of the world. In the sixth century, he sent back the Prophet muhammad to form the Islamic faith. His words have created a religion with almost two billion followers. While his words acvocate that followers pursue worship in the way that makes them feel most comfortable, these channelings bring advice to help Muslims advance in the modern world. Non-Muslims will learn and better understand the religion followed by almost ...

She prays for a knight. He searches for forgiveness. Can he find redemption in her arms? Lady Grace Willoughby defies her father’s orders to marry Sir William de Tracy and escapes with a friend. She has no intention of wedding a cursed man, a man ostracized from the church, a man who would only doom any future children they might have to the fires of Hell. She prays for a knight to rescue her. Excommunicated and outcast for a horrible crime in his past, Sir William de Tracy searches for forgiveness. Marriage has never crossed his mind until Lord Willoughby commissions him to retrieve his ...

Iran’s shadowy network of terror and espionage is closer than you think. Shadow Soldiers: Iran’s Global Proxy Strategy takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of Iran’s state-sponsored terror operations that threaten safety both within the United States and across the globe. This eye-opening book unveils how Iran deploys militias, spies, and armed groups under the guise of religion and social justice to disrupt global stability. These proxies aren’t just Middle Eastern problems they operate in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and even here in the U.S. They engage in ...

She must choose between the man she loves and the inheritance she deserves... Willow Grove Abbey is the first novel in the Somerville Trilogy, set in England, and spanning the years of World War II from 1935 to 1945. This fast-paced novel focuses upon the life of the primary character, Lady Sophia Somerville, who begins life as the daughter of the charismatic but unscrupulous Earl Nigel Somerville and his wife, the breathtaking, but rage-prone Countess Pamela Somerville. Sophia’s journey of growth begins with her attendance at The Ashwick Park School, followed by her much anticipated ...

A Satirical Fantasy Comedy He turned a Dark Lord’s speech into a squeaky remix—and now he’s being sued for it. Simon Thistle was a professional hero. Slash the boss, loot the treasure, mock the villain — repeat until retirement. At least, that was the plan... until Dark Lord Xylozhar got fed up with being beaten, humiliated, and teabagged on live broadcast. Instead of summoning another army of doom, Xylozhar did the unthinkable: he filed an official HR complaint. Now Simon's been suspended. Stripped of his sword, his loot privileges revoked, and sentenced to the worst punishment ...

Dive into the curious world of axolotls and learn fascinating facts about these amphibians. Do you know where axolotls live in nature? Did you know that axolotls behave differently in different circumstances? Would you like to learn how axolotls grow, what they eat, and how they contribute to their habitat? Whether you have an axolotl as a pet and would like to know more about them or are simply curious about these animals, this book will help you learn plenty of interesting facts about them. In this book, you will: Understand what axolotls are and what makes them so unique. Learn where ...