Virtual Worlds

Before the first light of dawn on the morning of June twenty-second, 1941 Oskar Scheja stood on the western shore of the Bug River, looking to the east. The Russian army was camped on the other side. When the signal came to begin Operation Barbarossa he and his comrades from the German Wehrmacht stormed over the River and began an assault that took millions of Germans deep into Russian territory. For some the journey was brief. For others, like Oskar, it would last for years, and the struggle did not end when the fighting was over. This is the story of one German soldier’s experience in ...

On its release, Steven Smith's first book, The Reversion, became an instant classic in the preparedness/ survival/TEOTWAWKI genre. But the reviews and growing readership proved that it was more. It transcended its original target audience to appeal to many who had no previous interest in survivalism or preparedness as a lifestyle and made the jump to general adventure fiction.The reasons for this were several. It was well written, expansive in scope yet easy to follow. It told an interesting, compelling, story - intricate in its construction but smooth in its presentation. It introduced ...

The Dungeon Beckons. The Secrets Deepen. Kaiden believed he was prepared for the dangers of dungeon diving—until he found himself in one he was never meant to enter. Dragged into a high-risk dungeon far beyond his level, Kaiden must fight to survive against deadly trials, powerful foes, and the shifting agendas of those around him. But the challenges he faces extend far beyond the dungeon itself. As new opportunities and greater dangers emerge, the real question isn’t just whether he’ll make it through—but how far he can rise if he does. With danger lurking behind every corner and ...

Gorg Huff is a New York Times Best Selling author with over forty books published in the last twenty odd years. He created the WarSpell Multiverse, a Literary Role-Playing Game or LitRPG multiverse years ago. It now has over a dozen titles, with more coming. The RPG WarSpell is fictional created by Gorg Huff to act as a basis for the books and stories. This book is a book of instructions on how to write in Gorg Huff's WarSpell multiverse. It is hoped that it can also be used as a general guide to writing fantasy fiction and alternate history. ✽✽✽ First, let me state that the existence...

“This quick read is packed full of history and knowledge surrounding Austen from the first to the last page…any Austen fan will undoubtedly be enthralled by this educational, illustrated reader's companion.“ --The US Review of Books “This essential book is a well-rounded biography of one of the greatest English novelists of all time... Factual and articulate, Giampaolo is meticulous in chronicling what is known and believed to be true for the esteemed author.” --Indies Today “A richly textured, intimate, and lively work that casts a well-deserved spotlight on the famed writer......

Kaiden thought the end had come. Instead, it was just the beginning. Transported to the world of Aterra, Kaiden wakes up in a land where magic is real, and dungeons full of danger and treasure are scattered across the planet. Everyone has magical abilities, and power is earned through skill, cunning, and survival. With his old life behind him, Kaiden is determined to join the military's notorious Dungeoneer Corps, a group of daring dungeon divers who risk everything for glory, loot, and rank. But this new world isn’t all fun and games. Aterra is filled with deadly creatures, mysterious ...

Are you captivated by the unexplained, drawn to hidden truths, and eager to unlock the deepest mysteries of our world? Look no further! Introducing the ultimate compendium for anyone fascinated by conspiracy theories: "CONSPIRACY THEORY BOOK ALPHA - An Insider's Guide to the World's Most Controversial Conspiracies." Covering everything from government cover-ups to secret societies, this comprehensive guide delves into a wide array of conspiracies that have intrigued and baffled people for decades. Explore some of history's most debated events, such as the Moon Landing Hoax, Area 51 and ...

Kate and Penelope have come to accept the power of emotion. Their lust, their denial, their love for one another have all pushed them to new and bewildering heights. But after Andre, after what the world saw, things have changed. Now they are reluctant agents of the U.S. Government, now they are learning how not alone they really are, and now comes the reckoning. Andre's actions have provoked something, something deep and seething in the world. A hurt, unmended, awakening a power like nothing our heroes could have imagined. Outrage, Disgust, Shame, and Self-Loathing have been unleashed and ...

It has been foretold that in the end times, there will be famine and sickness. "And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him." Janet and Josh's perfect life would soon be destroyed by a viral pandemic that swept across the globe, sickening people and turning them into mad, deranged animals. Once the sickness took hold in Asia, it was only a matter of a few days before it turned the entire Earth into a living hell. The fight for survival brought out the worst in people. Did it turn the survivors into something far worse than the ...

Emma and Sydney are college juniors in central Florida when a deadly EMP attack strikes, ending their career dreams. The girls share a house with five other students, a contentious and divided group that is thrown together by growing chaos and vicious attacks. As society collapses and dark forces organize to prey on the weak and helpless, can Emma’s training as a disaster prepper save her group as they are forced to begin a desperate trek across the state?

★Three PLCs in a single book★ ⚠ UPDATED EDITION - JULY 2022 ⚠ The only book has RS Logix 500, Simatic manager step7, and GX Works3 programming software.This book covers all aspects of PLC programming including the use of instruction, PLC programming for HMI, VFD, and troubleshooting. ◆PLC- This book covers the series of PLCs that manufacturers offer with their suitable programming software. ◆Communication- This book has different communication protocols normally used in automation. The communication protocols are required to establish a communication between PLC and a PC. ◆...

Finalist in the Business Book of the Year 2024 awards! The CPO role has finally taken its rightful place on the Executive Committee and people management is recognised as a true differentiator of success for modern organisations. However, CPOs face a challenge. In a world of increasing regulation and litigation, and with greater expectations than ever of how organisations should support their people, the role risks being overwhelmed. Managers are drowning under the weight of people-related tasks, while staff demand ever more from their workplace. CEOs and Boards need everything done ...

There is a cult that runs the world. It’s a secret and esoteric society and it covertly controls all governments, media corporations, mass entertainment outlets, and all organized religions. It runs this new world order just as it did the old world order: same masters, different costumes. The New World Order is the Old World Order with a new paint job. It’s a continuation of an old and ongoing conspiracy by an entrenched elite to preserve its power. It’s not just one small family or tribe as many conspiracy theorists have posited over the decades. On the contrary, this cult is open to...

Fact-packed WW2 book for teens & also adults - a must read! Includes over 35 photographs bringing the war to life! Discover the incredible untold stories of World War II's most daring operatives and the powerful impact they had on shaping history. Through thrilling tales of bravery and deception, this book unleashes the secrets of the resistance fighters, codebreakers, and secret agents who risked it all behind enemy lines. Uncover the amazing stories of the resistance fighters who defied occupation and fought back against the Nazis. Experience the gripping drama of the codebreakers, such ...

Becoming wounded in war and losing an arm seemed like the end of the world for Zeke, however, new advancements in cybernetics and prosthetics gave Zeke a second chance. Armed with a new combat prosthetic arm, several implants, and then run through the new supersoldier serum. Everything still seemed great, even upon learning about the changes that turned him into a werewolf. As long as they had the serum that allowed them to control the aggression, the new abilities were out of this world. That all changed when his last mission turned deadly for civilians, and he and his team and to go on ...

★★★★★ "The most engaging post apocalyptic/dystopian thriller I've ever read!" ★★★★★ "Holy Cow!" No Power. No Telephone. No internet. No T.V. No Transport. Nothing. What will you do when the world as we know it stops? For Kate Wolfe, the answer is simple - whatever it takes to protect her family. For Bob Jackson and his militia, it's the day they've been planning for. The day they take control. When the two collide, as the city of Boise falls to ruin, nobody can predict how things will end. ★★★★★ "I put Murray in the same class as Brad Thor, James Rollins, David...

We’ll discuss an incredible period in the history of our Earth when everything was colossal in size, how the Nephilim came about, what they did and the events that unfolded in the hidden pages of our ancient sacred books, which shaped our world as we know it today. This tome is a compilation of incredible episodes that the Bible only mentions on the surface. We will go deep, accounting for every detail since the creation of the first human being over the face of the Earth. You will gain insight of how the celestial government works and how the Nephilim were placed in the highest seats in ...

Let's rewind in time to meet a certain J. Robert Oppenheimer. We'll call him the "Master of Atomic Mayhem," and for a good reason. This lad, once a lover of poetry in the academic jungles of Harvard and Cambridge, ended up playing with the building blocks of the universe in the dry, remote desert of Los Alamos. In the midst of World War II, Oppenheimer was not penning sonnets to the serene landscape. Oh no, he was orchestrating the creation of the world's deadliest weapon, the atomic bomb, under a veil of secrecy. This cocktail of doom and destruction ushered in the Atomic Age. Post-war ...

The Book of Genesis answers many of the great questions of life: our origin, purpose, and destination. Much wisdom unveiled in the rest of the Bible is introduced in seed form in Genesis. In Order From Chaos, using bite-size daily thoughts, Gregory Lan Ijiwola, takes you through 40 days of uplifting, practical, and inspiring exposition of the first eleven chapters of the Book of Genesis. You will encounter a fresh revelation of the person of God and learn some of the principles upon which an effective life is built and ordered. You will be inspired to make small daily decisions that lead ...

War turns ordinary people into heroes. BASED ON AN ASTOUNDING TRUE STORY. 1943. WWII wreaks havoc upon Poland. The Nazis send the entire population of the Grodno ghetto to the trains. Except for those who managed to escape. A boy flees through dense forests, seeking survival. As Nazi patrols close in, the scent of his fear draws the vicious soldier dogs near. He must find a place to hide. In his desperation, he reaches a cabin at the forest's edge. Inside, a Christian woman catches sight of him through the window and immediately understands. She faces an agonizing choice: should she open ...