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.

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 ...

The most haunting memoir of the twentieth century—written in exile, published after death, essential for our time. Stefan Zweig was born into the golden age of European civilization, a world that believed in progress, treasured culture above nationalism, and thought peace permanent. From his privileged position in Vienna—cultural capital of the Hapsburg Empire—he witnessed the last great flowering of cosmopolitan humanism. He knew Rilke and Freud, Hofmannsthal and Richard Strauss. He moved effortlessly between Paris, London, Berlin, and Rome. By the 1920s, he was one of the most ...

“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” — Deepak Chopra If you watch the news and witness the events occurring in the world today, it seems like everything is falling apart and humanity is quickly deteriorating into a state of chaos and self-destruction. But what if humanity’s future is far more beautiful than we dare to imagine? The New World of Love takes you on a powerful journey based on the profound visions of near-death experiencers and spiritual channelers—individuals who have glimpsed what lies beyond this life and bring us messages of hope, transformation, and unity. ...

The first contact mission is three weeks old. The away team is under arrest on an alien world. Someone is destroying the Valiant from within. Captain Christopher Conley is trapped on the surface with no way back to his ship. His first officer, The Aryshan Commander Selah, is holding the Valiant together alone, and she can't trust anyone on board. Six months ago her people were at war with humanity, and now every name on the manifest is a suspect. Someone planted nanites in the crystal drive. The split crew is in danger of falling apart, and the saboteur is already inside the wire. Conley ...

The ground shakes beneath West Sussex. Strange lights flicker, then plummet from the heavens. For Colonel Andrew Templeton, retirement just ended. Earth is about to face an ancient and terrifying threat; something that mankind has not seen before. The classic tale of War of the Worlds is reborn for a modern age, where social media spreads fear faster than any Heat-Ray, and global politics become as critical to survival as a soldier's skills. This reimagining explores the human condition when faced with the impossible. Can Colonel Templeton succeed in an action-packed ride with sci-fi, ...

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 ...

Theo has survived his first five years, and a rather perilous dungeon encounter, in his new fantasy life. But now he's back at the academy, along with his mothers and Gisel, his goblin friend. Surely things will go a lot more smoothly now. I mean, what could possibly go wrong?

WHOEVER SAID LIFE WAS A FAIR GAME...DIDN'T LIVE IN MY WORLD! Candi only wanted what every girl wants... FOR A MAN TO SWEEP HER OFF HER FEET. Unfortunately, in Mesa, Arizona, those men don't exist. Raised in an abusive household, all Candi knows are the MONSTERS that put her and her mother, Lia, through Hell. That is until she meets King, Owner of the well-known gentleman's club, The Naughty Stallion. King is Candi's heaven on earth, but there are a few details she forgets to mention to him...or he DOESN'T mention to her. king's affiliations may be the reason Candi is sucked back into the ...

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 ...

Mein Kampf, written by Adolf Hitler in 1924 during his imprisonment following the failed Munich coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch, has become one of the most infamous and dangerous texts of the 20th century. This book, conceived as an ideological and autobiographical manifesto, contains the fundamental principles and beliefs that would guide the policies of the Nazi Party and, eventually, Germany during the Third Reich. Since its publication, Mein Kampf has been the subject of extensive critical analysis, offering a direct insight into the doctrines that would lead to World War II and the ...

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?

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...

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 ...

At long last, Theo and his group have reached the elven continent, only for them to split up again. Whilst Gisel, Mizza and Night head back to El, Theo, Tic and Redeye head north, to his his mothers, for a long overdue reunion. However, once there they are recruited to go undercover at an academy for the elven elite. They soon find out that the world of young elven nobles is one of intrigue and political manipulation, especially when the realm faces a time of turbulence, with gods and demons both trying to stir the pot. Theo though, is determined to keep his head down and lead a quiet and ...

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...

Home was supposed to be the end of the road. For Jay, it is where the oldest road begins. After surviving cursed lands, impossible rivers, and the shadow of Serpent’s End, Jay returns at last to the Fendrick solar farm with a marked hand, a wounded heart, and the hope of finding ordinary work again. But ordinary work is no longer ordinary. Beneath the abandoned Old Array, something ancient is listening. The solar fields answer Jay’s touch. Living light moves through root and soil. A broken sky-road drops strangers onto the farm. And when the Solar Guild arrives with writs, instruments, ...

Jules Verne (1828–1905) transformed the literary landscape of the nineteenth century, pioneering a new form of fiction that merged rigorous scientific inquiry with breathtaking adventure. His novels—Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days—established him as the founding father of science fiction and redefined what popular literature could achieve. Verne's genius lay in his ability to ground fantastical voyages in meticulous research and technical plausibility, creating narratives that educated even as they ...

You’ve been lied to about success. Not in the conspiracy-theory, tinfoil-hat way—just in the subtle, slow-drip poison of bad advice, empty ambition, and systems designed to keep you mediocre. Laws of Life is a wake-up call in plain English. No hype or cheerleading, just straight-up truth about what actually works in the real world. Written by someone who’s lived it, lost it, and built it back better, this book delivers 17 no-nonsense principles that will reshape how you approach success, freedom, relationships, money, and meaning. In the All New 2nd Edition The all new second edition ...

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 ...