Virtual Worlds

Anthony Bourdain didn’t just eat his way across the world—he narrated it, dissected it, and ultimately got devoured by it. Anthony Bourdain: A Guy Who Should Be Dead is an unflinching portrait of the man behind the myth: heroin addict, father, chef, celebrity, and loner. With a sardonic tone that echoes Hemingway and a scalpel-sharp narrative, this book strips away the glossy TV persona and reveals the fractured, compelling human beneath. From his suburban New Jersey childhood and the drug-fueled chaos of New York’s culinary underbelly, to the accidental explosion of Kitchen ...

She awoke as a silent scream, a nascent core consciousness buried in a dying, sterile world. To survive the iron grip of the Harmonic Concord, Elara must become life – a beautiful, vibrant plague against their oppressive grey order. As a World-Seed, her only path is to grow. To cultivate a sanctuary of impossible flora: crystalline Seed-Singers that paint the desolation with color, explosive Pollen Puffers that disable enemy tech, and sentient Guardian Vines that hunt and ensnare. Each new bloom is a living tower, each expansion of her dungeon domain a defiant cry against the encroaching ...

In wartime New Zealand, Kate Hardy and a US Marine Major search for a group of traitors, following a trail back to Kate's Scandinavian community, including her own family. New Zealand, June 1943. Kate Hardy, a reporter for the Dominion newspaper and the newest member of the Hardy clan, is sent to Kapiti Coast to see what's happening at Camp Russell, one of several US Marine training camps in New Zealand during World War II. The Marines are training for an attack on the Solomon Islands, but her editor has heard that something unusual is happening down on the beach in front of the camp. Could...

***If you loved Finding Healing (Rainbow Haven Beach Prequel) (available for free on Amazon) by #1 best-selling author Sylvia Price, grab the rest of the series featuring seven full-length novels in this special boxed set.*** Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series of love, loss, and a fresh start. After the death of her husband, Beth Campbell decides it's time for a fresh start. When she returns to her hometown in Nova Scotia, she discovers a beautiful old abandoned home by the seaside and imagines it as the perfect spot for her to run a bed and breakfast and ...

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Nothing is colder than hell on earth. ________ Millions will die. Society will collapse. Chaos will ensue. ________ For those who failed to prepare the end will come quickly. For those who remain the fight to survive has only just begun. ________ Praise for the works of D.W. Ulsterman: "A miraculous thriller sprinkled with mystical beauty." -Jess W. Dixon (Vaughn's Hill) "Better than a great read—a great experience!" -Curt (Savage) "Such a great storyteller. Love this author." -Judy (The Book of Bloodbone) Named a top 10 International Mystery Writer by EZVid. USA Today featured author for...

The book tells the stories and explains the legends behind the some of the greatest movie monsters in history. Charting their history from myths and fables told over the centuries, the author guides the reader from the past to the present day, as the Universal Monsters prepare to return to the silver screen for their biggest adventures yet. The classic Universal Monsters have been scaring and delighting audiences for decades. But did you know that these maniacal creeps have been frightening people throughout history? Find out about all the old world folk stories, legends and myths before ...

Inspired by a true story, The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy will touch your heart as no other horse story has before. World War II is raging. Hitler is hiding away the world's most beautiful purebred horses in a little village in Czechoslovakia. Lipizzaners, Thoroughbreds, and the prize Polish Arabians are being used in his experiments to create the perfect war horse. A peculiar twelve-year-old boy from the village named Teodor becomes the groom for one of those special horses - Witez II, one of the most famous Arabian stallions of all time. Witez helps the boy face his challenges and find ...

BANNED IN FRANCE This book is about the development of a New World Order that aims to suppress the whole of humanity. We are raised, by tradition, to trust our governments, and convinced that they care about us. This, however, is a big mistake. Below the surface of official politics lies a complicated social and intellectual process that is taking place. The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not behind the scenes. We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas-suggested, largely by men, that we have never heard of. In ...

Fact-packed WW2 history book for elementary/primary school children - a must read! Includes over 40 photographs, bringing the war to life! Did you know? Project Pigeon aimed to use trained pigeons to guide bombs to their targets! Did you know? “Mad Jack” Churchill charged into battle playing the bagpipes!Are you ready for an extraordinary journey through one of the most exciting and important chapters in history? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on an adventure through the thrilling twists and turns of WWII! Hold on tight because we're going to explore the pages of history like ...

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...

Delve into 'The Parisian Spy,' Book 3 of The Resistance Girl Series, where Océane, the daughter of Agnès from 'In Picardy's Fields,' takes the center stage. Paris, 1942 Within the shadows of war-torn Paris, young French American Océane Bell aspires to focus solely on her medical career. Enrolling at Sorbonne Medical School and working as an apprentice doctor at Hôtel-Dieu de Paris hospital, she seeks solace in healing. However, destiny has other plans. When Océane crosses paths with the charismatic French artist, Jean-Jacques Riveau, love sparks instantly. Once distant from the ...

World War II (often abbreviated to WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. In a state of "total war", the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war ...

Science Fiction Stories 1 is a gripping science fiction anthology that takes readers on a journey through the unknown, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic worlds, and thrilling adventures in space. Explore the Unknown Embark on a mission in "Rising" where a lone survivor scours a devastated world, driven by a dream of rebuilding civilization. Witness the eerie events in "In The Grip" as a military officer navigates the cultural complexities of an alien world. Experience the haunting "The Spires Of Sapporo" where remnants of an ancient civilization hold secrets that could alter ...

Emma Peterson and her growing band of warriors have become skilled at protecting their homestead, but as they also defend others in need, they are increasingly at risk. In a world without laws the worst parts of human nature are revealed, and vicious predators thrive at the expense of the defenseless. Emma is driven to intervene to protect the innocent, but when she and her followers battle wickedness they pay an increasing price in blood and suffering. Is success even possible in their cruel and darkened world, or will the good inevitably perish with the evil? Follow Emma, Olivia, Shelby, ...

Of the many myths surrounding the First World War, perhaps the saddest is the belief that monarchs created a conflict and left their subjects to face the bullets. In reality, the kings did their utmost to maintain peace, and, as officers led from the front, their sons were often in the greatest danger. In the first four months of the conflict, no fewer than ten princes were killed in action, and, in the space of four weeks, one princess lost an uncle, a son and a husband. Perhaps the greatest tragedy is that almost all of them believed that they were not fighting for glory or power but ...

Broken...Sold...Enslaved... Alistar trained from birth to fight for humanity, only to receive a unique class that's locked upon entering the dungeon. He has five years of fighting ahead of him with no way to level up and gain new skills. But when humanity falls, he quickly learns to only trust his familiar, Kale. The one perk of his class that he can use is rapid healing. Turns out, that's a curse in disguise when he's sold to the arena to fight to the death. Locked away...broken...defeated. His only dream is to see the sun again, but to do that, he must kill all those in his way and break ...

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 ...

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with "The Norse Bible" Embark on an epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Norse Bible." This compelling read unveils the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each chapter invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will learn about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From Odin's wisdom to Thor's might, ...

A Dungeon Core Harem LitRPG Saga He died coding. Now he builds worlds—with power fueled by love. Marcus Chen was just another burned-out developer until one fatal all-nighter rewrote his destiny. Waking in a shattered dimension as a Realm Weaver Core—a rare Dungeon Core variant—he gains control over fragmented realities and the power to shape a new sanctuary from scratch. But strength in this world doesn't come from grinding alone. Here, connection is power. As Marcus bonds with powerful women like Lyanna, a stranded warrior with her own mysterious past, he unlocks combat upgrades, ...