Virtual Worlds

Virtual reality is genuine reality; that’s the central thesis of Reality+. In a highly original work of “technophilosophy,” David J. Chalmers gives a compelling analysis of our technological future. He argues that virtual worlds are not second-class worlds, and that we can live a meaningful life in virtual reality. We may even be in a virtual world already.

An economic downturn has shaken China’s foundations, threatening the grip of its ruling elite. Facing internal unrest and an existential political crisis, Beijing's leaders take a desperate gamble—one that will plunge the world into chaos. Their strategy is bold, methodical, and ruthless: destabilize the United States from within, weaken its alliances, and pave the way for a bold military move to reclaim Taiwan. The first step? Mexico. As cartel violence surges and political instability threatens to engulf America's southern neighbor, few realize that a shadow war is already underway. A...

The Second World War: A Definitive Account of the Conflict That Shaped the Modern World The Second World War was a cataclysm that reshaped human history. Born from the unresolved tensions of the First World War, it erupted into a conflict of unprecedented scale, ideological fervor, and unimaginable human suffering. Spanning continents and oceans, it was not just a struggle for power, but a battle of ideologies—democracy versus dictatorship, freedom versus tyranny, civilization versus annihilation. The Second World War examines the war’s origins, key battles, and human dimensions. It ...

Out from under my brother’s thumb, I want only one thing: survive. Falling for my green protector? Definitely not part of the plan. Elyssa I’ve spent my life under my brother’s iron control. When I finally escape, my goal is simple: deliver the data I stole to the one person I can trust. But fate has other ideas. An explosion leaves me stranded and surrounded by my brother’s vengeful gang. Desperate, I have no choice but to trust the last male I should—a green-skinned, feral warrior who’s as deadly as he is tempting. Tass claims he’s here to protect me, but the look in his ...

Weird but True Stories from World War II: Bizarre but Real Tales from the World’s Strangest War dives deep into the hidden, surreal, and astonishing true events that unfolded between 1939 and 1945. From exploding rats and rubber tank armies to psychic infiltrators and bears enlisted in combat, this fascinating book uncovers the strangest corners of World War II history—stories so unbelievable they can only be true. Perfect for history buffs, trivia lovers, and curious readers, this compelling collection brings together ten incredible stories that reveal just how unpredictable and ...

This book introduces the ‘Scattered Worlds’ universe, where an alien race, the Lenovians, performed what should have been a normal “weapons test." However, their experiment went disastrously wrong, creating thousands of scattered worlds, as if someone had blended them all and then randomly pieced them back together. Jake Anderson was on his way to a night class at UNH when his car unexpectedly crashed into an impossible wall of snow beside a pool of lava. He now finds himself in a chaotic world, a blend of vastly different environments. Walking just under a thousand yards in any ...

"Parts of Me: A Teen's Guide to Exploring the Inner World with Internal Family Systems" is a captivating and user-friendly guide aimed at teens but also valuable for children, parents, therapists working with clients, and adults who want to delve into their inner world and gain a better understanding of themselves. This easy-to-understand and approachable book is suitable for readers of various age groups, making it a perfect resource for parents, therapists, and individuals seeking personal growth. The book is structured around 23 key chapters that provide a comprehensive introduction to ...

Married, pregnant, and finally winning, Kailani thinks peace is paid in full—until Giant’s release flips the streets electric. A whisper—“finish what Niles started”—reignites old beef and that sweet-faced viper sister Nevada slides deeper into Kailani’s home, her husband’s world, and her own payback. Misha’s one wrong DM from heartbreak, Brooke’s catching smoke she didn’t start, and every secret is crawling toward the light. Giant might be a reformed king with college classes by day, but by night he’s making chess moves to keep his queen breathing. Diamonds, dirty ...

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 ...

World War Two Switzerland is neutral, but Anna isn't. Her mother's German, her friends are Jewish and when she turns forger, she risks being FRAMED. Anna Schmidt loves Germany and despises Hitler. The ruthless German dictator has banned much of the art that Anna adores. Picking up her paintbrush, she preserves stolen Jewish treasures by embarking on a mission of danger. Under the cover of darkness, Anna crosses the border into Germany and evades Nazis. Her paintings must fill one criterion: perfection. Anything less will capture the unwanted attention of the notorious Nazi examiner and risk...

From human stew to hammer murders, these are the crimes nightmares are made of. Why read ghost stories when history drips with cannibals, assassins, and ritual killers? This collection brings together all three volumes of the series, delivering 60 chilling true crime stories and mysteries from around the world. Within these pages lie the darkest corners of human history: serial killers who stalked with hammers, ritual murders steeped in superstition, cannibal feasts, political assassinations that shook nations, and unsolved mysteries that defy explanation. Each story is meticulously ...

The war we remember was won in factories, on beaches, and in the skies. The war we don’t remember, because it was meant to be invisible, was won in back rooms, cipher huts, resistance safe houses, and neutral embassies. World War II The Shadow War is the propulsive, richly researched story of the secret struggle that bent the course of the conflict and built the intelligence world we live in today. From the ambush of Admiral Yamamoto engineered through decrypted Japanese signals, to the ghost armies and double agents that held German divisions in place after D-Day; from Richard Sorge’s ...

Who really runs the World? Who controls the money, the politics, and almost every facet of life without you knowing a thing about it? Is such a thing possible? Maxwell grew up in a family that had high-ranking insiders in international politics and religion, so had access to information that few people could imagine. He continued with a lifetime of investigation and is now considered the world's foremost authority on ancient religions and modern conspiracies. He has appeared on three CBS Television specials and over a thousand radio shows. The true meaning of symbols in politics, religion ...

The Shadow Wolf Alpha, claiming our territory, thinks I’m a house cat who’s forgotten how to bare her fangs. Too bad for him, this fire panther has claws. When Zane Blackthorn’s pack emerges from the Wild Territories and stakes claim to three of our settlements, I’m sent to negotiate. But this isn’t your typical boardroom deal. This is a battle of wills between a diplomat who fights with words and a warrior who speaks in dominance. Zane is six-foot-four of pure, intimidating male who moves like a predator and looks at me like I’m prey he wants to devour. His golden eyes strip me...

Madeleine is a teen-ager struggling with body issues, trying to deal with her parent's divorce, and adapting to life in a new town. When she makes friends with a nudist girl and her family, she begins a transformation that changes her life.

Just when they thought they could escape the streets, the streets come roaring back. Kailani and Giant are ready to build their empire. With a thriving cake business and a sparkling engagement ring, their future looks brighter than ever. But their dreams are shattered when Kailani is kidnapped, plunging them into a dangerous game with no rules. Giant will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves, but enemies from his past are closing in. His vengeful ex, Candisha, is back for blood, and a web of deceit threatens to destroy everything he's built. Meanwhile, Kailani faces her own battles...

You're not broken. You're neurodivergent—and you're not alone. More adults than ever are discovering they have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, OCD, and other forms of neurodivergence—often after years of feeling “off,” misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to fit in. Neurodivergent Adults: Thriving with ADHD, Autism, and More in a Neurotypical World is a practical, compassionate guide to understanding your brain, breaking free from shame, and building a life that truly works for you. Written by psychotherapist and fellow neurodivergent Richard L. Travis, this book is packed with real-life...

A WORLD WAR IS IN THE MAKING The first edition of this book was banned in France. This four-volume book is different from other books on the topic. It was written long before others started championing the need for the masses to wake up to the New World Order agenda. The first edition did not claim to be into futurism. However, a retrospective view of the events of the last twenty-five years shows that practically all topics mentioned in the book have come to fruition, often in an awesome manner. Like the first edition, this new updated edition is a very unique publication and reading it ...

Crawlerz: All the books from the best selling series. Seven books (Over 2,500 pages). One ancient evil. A family holding on as the world falls apart. It started with a viral livestream. Archaeologists opened a mysterious tomb on camera and triggered something no one understood. What escaped wasn't gold or ancient secrets. It was a contagion that rewrote the rules of nature. At first it was subtle. A few strange behaviors. A little violence. Then the infection spread. Cities collapsed. People changed. They didn’t die. They evolved. Twisted, crawling, climbing, watching. Smarter than anyone...

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...