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...

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 ...

“Realistic and Frightening” • “A Must Read” • “Captivating” Straits of Fire plunges readers into the tense opening act of a new world war. As the next installment in The Eagle & The Dragon Series, this military technothriller captures the razor’s edge of geopolitics where power, deception, and firepower collide. For decades, Pax Americana’s Navy kept the sea lanes open and the global order intact. But Beijing’s ambitions have outgrown its patience. While the world watches Chinese carriers mass in the Taiwan Strait, the real trap is being laid thousands of miles away. ...

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 ...

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 ...

They Thought the End Would Be Loud. They Were Wrong. September 19, 2025, dawns like any other day. Across Chicago, a diverse group of strangers—a determined single mother, a retired grocer, an ambitious executive, a struggling artist, and a gentle giant—navigate their morning routines, unaware that the world is already ending. News reports whisper of isolated incidents: a bizarre flu, violent airport attacks. The truth is far more terrifying. The Lazarus Vector is not a virus. It is a prion-based mutagen, a silent, airborne ghost that rewrites the human brain, reducing its victims to ...

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 ...

✨ This may be the moment you finally wake up... and laugh. ✨ The World is a Cosmic Joke is for anyone who feels like they’re missing something - but can’t quite say what. It offers a simple, powerful reminder: awakening isn’t complicated, it’s just unseen. Inspired by the teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, Sri Ramana Maharshi, and other great masters, this book presents the essence of Advaita Vedanta in a way that’s light, direct, and deeply resonant.🔹 What You’ll Find Inside: Short, independent essays: no need to read in order. Open to any page and let the insight ...

THE UNITED KINGDOM. At a time when the global order feels increasingly fragile, Churchill’s Fascination with America and Its Presidents delivers a strikingly relevant exploration of the transatlantic vision that shaped the last 80 years of international stability. Economist and international analyst Steve Jones and co-author Deny-Ray Jones trace the unique thread linking Winston Churchill’s American heritage, his early encounters with the United States, and his extraordinary partnerships with presidents from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry S. Truman. Through meticulous research and vivid ...

Revised & Updated Edition – Book 2 of 3 Trapped in a Millionaire Hustler’s World Just when Kailani and Giant thought they could finally escape the streets, the chaos pulls them right back in. With her cake business booming and a sparkling engagement ring on her finger, Kailani is ready to live the life she dreamed of. But when she’s kidnapped without warning, her world shatters—pulling Giant into a deadly game where betrayal lurks at every turn. As Giant goes to war to bring his woman home, enemies from his past resurface. Candisha is out for revenge, a twisted web of secrets ...

This is the ultimate book of weird history! Combining Volumes 1 and 2 in the “Weird Things in History and Why the Heck They Happened” series, this is your opportunity to jump into a time machine and visit some of the overlooked, the peculiar, and definitely the most amusing things that have influenced our contemporary world. Brace yourself for amusement and astonishment as you explore not only the 50 tales from the first two volumes but 5 additional historical events that you most likely won’t find in any school textbook! “Weird Things in History and Why the Heck They Happened” ...

This book is a history of the first three years of World War II.

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 ...

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!

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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.