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.

The Walk for Peace eBook presents a reflective narrative on a remarkable grassroots movement that brought together communities in a time of deep uncertainty. It traces the origins of the walk, the motivations that stirred participants to step forward in solidarity, and the larger social and moral context that made the event both timely and necessary. Through an account that blends observation with contemplation, the story captures how ordinary individuals—students, families, elders, civic leaders, and faith groups—chose to respond to division with unity, fear with hope, and silence with...

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Jules Verne’s "Around the World in Eighty Days: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition breathes new life into the classic tale with clean formatting and contemporary typography, making it more accessible for today's audience. The adapted language ensures clarity while preserving Verne’s original tone, allowing modern readers to dive seamlessly into the whirlwind journey that has captivated imaginations for generations. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, this timeless narrative follows Phileas Fogg in a daring race against the ...

Theo and his group are now allied with Baron Isky, and are marching south towards the artefact they are searching for. However, between them and it is a nation at war, with armies, cities and castles all in the way. So Theo will have to use his wiles, some cunning and more than a little brute force to help his new allies fight their way through. If this wasn't enough, the twins, Hands of the Dire god Fell, are also heading in the same direction, and the artefact itself is influencing the land. Let battle commence!

A Brief History of the World offers a sweeping yet accessible journey through the grand story of humanity—from the origins of life on Earth to the rise of civilizations, empires, revolutions, and global connections. Written for curious minds and lifelong learners, this book distills the most significant moments in human history into a clear, engaging narrative that reveals how our world came to be. Rather than an exhaustive chronicle, this concise guide highlights the pivotal ideas, cultures, achievements, and conflicts that have shaped the human experience. It begins with the emergence ...

The world is fracturing. The old order is crumbling, and the future is a battleground of ideas. While most of us watch the headlines in confusion, a handful of brave thinkers – Ray Dalio, Samuel Huntington, and Aleksandr Dugin – saw it coming decades ago. For their prophetic insights, they have been shunned, banned, and even targeted. But what if they are right? This book series does not merely summarize their powerful theories on the new multipolar world. It confronts them, critiques them, and forges them into a new vision – a Christian American response to the greatest geopolitical ...

ALONE AT THE END OF THE WORLD: BOOK 1 In a world ravaged by a deadly virus, 13-year-old Ethan, single mother Cassie, and fisherman Noah face the harsh reality of survival. As they navigate a desolate landscape filled with danger and despair, their paths cross, forcing them to confront the challenge of trusting strangers in a world where the Sympatico Syndrome shows no mercy. ENDURE AT THE END OF THE WORLD: BOOK 2 Ethan, Cassie, and Noah, having escaped the virus, face relentless challenges in a world forever changed by the pandemic. Ethan, striving to prove his worth, takes risks to belong ...

Silfen has a problem. People are going missing and slavers are suspected. Having survived the coup attempt, Theo and his party are assigned to investigate, only to find things may be even more sinister than they first appear.

You already clicked “Agree.” You just didn’t read what it meant. In a near future only minutes ahead of our own, technology no longer waits for permission. It predicts. It optimises. It intervenes. In Terms & Conditions Apply, fourteen interconnected techno-thriller stories explore a world where systems designed to protect us quietly begin to decide who we are, where we go, and what choices we’re allowed to make. A commuter learns his silence is no longer his own. A welfare algorithm turns grief into a liability. A “helpful” simulation assigns a woman the life it thinks she ...

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 ...

At the cost of his own life, Marc finally had his revenge upon the demon that killed his family. Or so he thought. Reincarnated in a fantasy world, he has to start his hunt again... From the very beginning!

Level up. Build your crew. Save the Galaxy. Byron Jones was just another lonely gamer until saving a mysterious old man earned him a once-in-a-lifetime invite to VENUS ONLINE, the most immersive sci-fi VRMMORPG ever created. Inside the game, Byron becomes commander of a starship with a crew of beautiful alien women, each with their own skills, secrets, and charms. But paradise becomes a nightmare when he realizes he can’t log out and the galaxy is ruled by Lady Necralia, a cruel warlord who thrives on the suffering of trapped players. To survive, Byron must grind levels, upgrade his ship,...

Theo has been tasked with finding a dragon's Soulstone, stolen by demons, so perhaps it's lucky his party has been despatched to join the army in the Badlands, where the main inhabitants are... Yes, demons. and plenty of them too!

Play until it kills you Uncle Robert died, and that sucks, but it’s just the beginning of Channing’s strange, unbelievable tale. After figuring out the password to the odd gaming console his uncle willed him, Channing finds himself in a hub containing thousands of knock-off games filled with action, loot, variety, and some extremely hot women at every turn. It’s a gamer’s wet dream, right until Channing discovers the dark secret hidden within the console. Uncle Robert didn’t die of a stroke. He was killed in the game by another player, one whose guild is now targeting Channing. ...

The Two Worlds of David Caine is a psychological thriller with supernatural twists, following David Caine, a successful businessman who flatlines after a catastrophic accident. Miraculously revived, he wakes up into a world 28 years later, where his life has been erased. In this strange new timeline, the love of his life, Miranda, no longer exists. Haunted by fragmented memories of a past that seems lost forever, David struggles to understand his new reality—until he discovers he has gained an extraordinary ability to manipulate future events. But his gift doesn’t come without peril; a ...

Trapped in a Millionaire Hustler’s World (Book 1 of 3 – Revised & Updated Edition) by Tiffany Forbes Life has never been easy for Kailani. With a pill-popping mother caught up in the fast lane and no father in sight, she stepped into the role of provider and protector for her younger sisters, Misha and Brooke. Working long hours at a 24-hour diner and selling cakes on the side just to survive, Kailani’s grind never stops. But everything changes the day Giant walks into her life—looking for a custom cake and finding so much more. Giant, a street legend with a millionaire empire built...

This is the history of the world, in summarized form. Learn how the major figures, events, and ages of history connect without detail-overload. Spanning from the beginning of the Universe to the Space Age, and even predictions of the future, this is the shortest history book you will ever read.

It's Theo's second year at the academy, and his group has been assigned to the palace for his journeyman training year. The problem is, politics are in the air, and of course, it doesn't take long for Theodore to get mixed up in things. All in all, it's a right royal pain!

In a legal marketplace drowning in digital marketing expenses and diminishing returns, attorneys face a brutal reality: the strategies that worked five years ago no longer generate sustainable business. Google ads cost more, conversion rates drop, and every competitor is fighting for the same online visibility. The digital arms race has become unwinnable for solo practitioners and small firms. "Analog Marketing in a Digital World: A Blueprint for Attorneys to Dominate Local Markets by Being Human" presents a counterintuitive solution: embrace face-to-face relationship building when everyone...

A Family Fights to Survive in a World Overrun by the Infected… From the author of Crawlerz comes the first five gripping novels in a brutal, emotional, and action-packed seven-book saga. When a rapidly spreading infection plunges the United States into chaos, Randy and Kelly are separated from their daughters by more than a thousand miles of carnage. With civilization collapsing around them, the family must navigate hostile terrain, from the rocky shores of Block Island, Rhode Island to the sweltering Florida heat, facing not only the ravenous infected, but desperate survivors who will do...