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.

In 2011, a financial newsletter writer from Baltimore released a documentary called The End of America. It warned, in plain language, of four things almost no one else was saying out loud at the time: that the dollar’s run as the world’s reserve currency was ending; that the American middle class was being quietly strip-mined by a monetary system rigged in favor of Washington and Wall Street; that the country’s social fabric was coming apart in ways the political class could not see and refused to measure; and that the whole arrangement was heading for a crisis unlike anything America...

For nearly a century, the FIFA World Cup has captivated billions of fans, produced unforgettable moments, and transformed football into the world's most popular sport. From the inaugural tournament in Uruguay in 1930 to the historic 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this comprehensive volume tells the complete story of football's greatest competition. The Complete History of the World Cup takes readers on a thrilling journey through every tournament, every champion, and every legendary player who helped shape the sport's most prestigious event. Relive Uruguay's...

Twenty-two years ago, Mara Hale walked out of her home barefoot—and vanished. No body was ever found. No one was ever charged. But in the court of public opinion, her husband, Evan Hale, was convicted long ago. Now an anonymous envelope arrives containing a grainy surveillance photograph from a small coastal town in Greece. The woman in the image is older, worn by time... but she has Mara's unmistakable crooked ring finger. Someone knows what happened. As the photograph ignites a media firestorm and police reopen the cold case, Evan is forced back into the nightmare that destroyed his ...

Ever thought of ditching your conventional life to buy a sailboat and go traveling the world as a modern-day sea nomad? Half Fast is the true story of a married couple in their thirties who do just that—a move some of their family and friends consider to be a 'half-assed scheme' at best. With little money and even even less nautical experience they leave their small-town home in Arkansas to embark on an adventure they hope will last for a year or two but which evolves into a quarter-century voyage of discovery spanning half the world. Come along with Randy and Cheryl as they cruise their ...

What if Germany had chosen a different path? Winter 1942. As the battle for Stalingrad rages and the Third Reich marches toward catastrophe, a group of German officers takes a desperate gamble. Adolf Hitler is overthrown, the Nazi regime collapses, and Germany stands on the brink of civil war. But the struggle is only beginning. While loyalists fight to restore the old order, a new government emerges under the banner of the German Empire led by Kaiser Louis Ferdinand I. Facing enemies on every front, Germany must rebuild its shattered armed forces, restore stability at home, and continue a ...

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 ...

World War III has begun. And no one is safe. ⭐ “The closest thing to Tom Clancy I’ve read in years.” ⭐ “Chillingly realistic—and impossible to put down.” ⭐ “A nonstop, adrenaline-fueled ride from start to finish.” The first missiles fall without warning. Within hours, the world is at war. Across the Pacific, American and allied forces are shattered—airbases reduced to ash, fleets scattered, defenses overwhelmed. What was once unthinkable becomes reality as the balance of power collapses in a single, devastating blow. Now, the fight to survive begins. Deep beneath the...

Wade Callahan knows how to fix problems. As a lineman in rural New Mexico, he’s spent his life keeping the power on, the lights working, and the world running the way it’s supposed to… until the day it doesn’t. It starts with a flicker, then the grid goes down, and it doesn’t come back. At first, it feels temporary. The days pass and nothing returns. The world outside begins to go quiet. Cut off from any contact and running out of answers, Wade is forced to do what he’s never had to before—stop fixing the system and start surviving without it, but as supplies thin and ...

Paris, 1925—where art inspires passion, gossip hides secrets, and one determined writer can’t resist a mystery. Journalist Evelyn Cartwright arrives in the City of Lights, eager to soak in its art, cafés, and bohemian charm. But before she can fully explore the Left Bank or Montmartre, tragedy strikes—a young writer is found dead, just after accusing a rival of stealing his work. Drawn into the mystery, Evelyn uncovers whispers of betrayal, ambition, and secrets best left buried. Yet someone in Paris will do anything to keep the truth from reaching print. With her sharp eye and ...

25 Essential Philosophical Concepts Every Thinker Should Know is a clear and engaging guide to the foundational ideas that have shaped human understanding for centuries. From ancient paradoxes to modern thought experiments, this book explores the key concepts that philosophers use to investigate truth, morality, knowledge, and the nature of reality. Each chapter focuses on one essential idea, explaining what it means, why it matters, and how it continues to apply in the world today. Whether you’re puzzling over Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am”, debating Kant’s Categorical ...

After a battle goes awry in the dungeon below the academy Theo's cover is in danger, and his future as a student is put in doubt. Then a small diversion into a battle zone just makes things worse, and he is forced to change his strategy as he journeys to the coast to meet his three other fiancées. However, just as he's enjoying his reunion a powerful alliance of elves causes problems, and then there's the demon general and a whole new lot of enemies to consider. Poor Theo, will he ever manage to get home?

YOUR ULTIMATE NIGHTLY ESCAPE AROUND THE WORLD. 100 World Travel Deep Sleep Stories. Tired of staring at the ceiling while your mind replays endless worries? Jet lag dreams or wanderlust keeping you awake? You crave deep sleep and peaceful escape—but stress, anxiety, and racing thoughts steal your rest night after night. Packed with 100 deep sleep stories transporting you worldwide, it outshines basic bundles by immersing you in authentic, soothing destinations—from the Patagonia Glaciers to Kyoto’s bamboo groves, Santorini’s cliffside sunsets to Iceland’s geothermal pools. What ...

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,...

Sophia Miller, an openly lesbian supermodel, enjoys her solitary life in the bustling heart of New York City. But when her gay millionaire best friend, Chris Anderson, requests her to play his pretend girlfriend for a family gathering in Texas, she can't refuse. After all, Chris is on the brink of becoming the CEO of the billion-dollar Anderson Corp. Enter Alissa Anderson, the Oxford and Cambridge-educated, closeted lesbian daughter of the conservative and formidable Henry Anderson. With the CEO position at Anderson Corp now up for grabs, Alissa finds herself in a fierce rivalry with her ...

Zhou Li was supposed to die. Instead, science made him immortal. After a cancer diagnosis leaves him with no future, Zhou Li gives his body to an experimental project and wakes as a genetically modified superhuman. In exchange for his second chance, he is sent into deep space to map the stars. Then his ship is pulled through a cosmic anomaly and crash-lands in a world of flying swords, demonic beasts, immortal sects, and spoiled young masters who think power gives them the right to rule. But Zhou Li is not a helpless transmigrator. He is stronger than any mortal should be, harder to kill ...

Joe Keller was a divorced, burned-out office worker waiting for a reason to get out of bed. Three hours after the pulse, his best friend is dead in his arms, his city is on fire, and the only law left is the gun in a stranger's hand. Then, on a dead road out of the dying city, everything changes. A sick young mother named Isabella is bleeding out in the dirt, a paring knife shaking in one hand, her baby clutched in the other. She has no medicine and no time. And she makes Joe an impossible offer. Take my daughter. Carry her across a broken continent to a rumored sanctuary in the Wyoming ...

Darin just wants some peace and quiet without people trying to chat with him at all hours of the day and night. Especially since no one else can see or hear them. Most people would be thrilled to have 'The Sight', but Darin is a recent college graduate, just trying to survive in the workaday world and barely keeping his head above water. He has no time to deal with this sort of craziness. In the aftermath of a horrifically bad day at work, waking up in a misty forest was not an improvement. He barely has a chance to catch his breath before a huge bear rushes at him like lunch is served, ...

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 ...

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