Virtual Game

After serving 5 years in prison, Kamden “Killa” King has returned home. Although his best friend Zeke did everything to make his transition into the free world a smooth one, Killa’s family unit as he’s known it has changed in the most unconventional way. Aside from wanting to discover who set up his arrest, he’s found himself in the middle of a bigger issue that may garner a new enemy: his father Boston King. When bonds are formed, family ties are broken. Secrets are uncovered and both alpha males know the war won’t end well. Kamden is fully prepared to show his father who’s ...

In this war between the cold and callous, the stake is a little higher than just money, power, and respect. Boston and Kamden were once a team and knew one another’s weaknesses. As a result, the men waste no time destroying everything the other has built and any casualties along the way. Boston and his henchmen think it’s a game, but Kam is never one to underestimate his opponent. He knows that his father’s reach and resources aren’t limited. The only thing more solid than his dad’s team of hitters is Kam’s heart. ‘Killa Kam’ will stop at nothing to fulfill the promises ...

Would you be prepared to work for free? How would you like to bust your hump for a large corporation 60-plus hours a week without a wage or a single day off for the vague promise of some mysterious perks in the distant future? You'd refuse point blank, wouldn't you? But what if the job in question was playing a state-of-the-art fantasy MMORPG game? And what if this was the only thing you're really good at? Especially considering that your in-game partner is someone really special to you - and this person already lives a virtual life?

The Singularity - the merger of man and machine into a greater whole - is finally within humanity's grasp. When programmer Jeff Lawing gets the opportunity to join Singularity Online, the world's first realistic VRMMO and the testing ground that will lead to the Singularity, he leaps to accept. Singularity is much more realistic and darker than Jeff had imagined, though.

Angus Bjornson only ever wanted to do one thing: to continue crafting exquisite weapons and pieces of armor for his loyal customers. Unfortunately, after one accident too many that leaves the old blacksmith completely disabled, it would seem he has no other choice but to hang up his hammer. However, that would be underestimating the stubbornness of the self-made man.

Are you one of those individuals who have taken gain by others for their benefit? Has somebody you loved came to your life quickly and then left without explanation after they took everything from you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then this is the right book for you! The majority of individuals have a difficult time identifying false statements and distinguishing fake from genuine emotions. That’s especially true, even with the individuals around them. Indeed, the small lie about how amazing your mother’s pie tastes won’t hurt. It might even be needed for smooth and ...

In football, the momentum of a game can shift at the slightest moment. One misstep, fumble, or error can change the entire complexity of a game. The difference between winning and losing can be as small as an inch. In reality, life is not that much different than football. One wrong decision can send a person’s life spinning out of control. One bad move be the difference between a happy ending or a life of disappointments and sorrow. Justin thought he had conquered the game of life. He not only had a beautiful girlfriend, but was set to inherit a large trust worth a fortune. He seemed to ...

Monsters Unleashed - where you catch virtual-reality monsters on your cellphone - is one of the hottest mobile games around, and Bex and Charlie just can't stop playing. They even check out an old map in Charlie's grandfather's attic in hopes of discovering some forgotten places in town where the rarest monsters might hide. But they find a strange machine up there, too, and after Charlie switches it on, the wifi goes down...and Bex's entire catalog of monsters vanishes!

This book is aimed at giving pool players the mental skills to conquer their inner game, improve their pool game, and take them to higher levels of play. Topics include Mental Skills of Successful Athletes, Awareness, Positive Thinking, Performance Anxiety, Focus, Visualization, Self-Criticism, Learn By Feel, Winning-Losing, Goal Setting, Slumps, Consistency, Motivation, Confidence, Big Game Pressure, Physical Exercise, Mental Toughness, Decision Making, Practice, Strategies, Pool Journal, Competing, Good Sportsmanship, Post Match Learning, Mental Training Plan, Pro Player Insights, and ...

How to Trap, Skin, and Tan Hides of Small Game Mammals: The Complete Beginner’s Guide What if you could feed and clothe your family from the small mammals that live on your property? What if I told you that you could save money (and make money) in this way, too? Consider trapping, skinning, and tanning small game. In the early days of civilization, trapping and hunting were a way of life. Trapping and hunting provided for everything you needed, from food to clothing. As society developed, many have drifted from this lifestyle. In my book, I will teach you how to ...

The year is 2245, and the world has undergone explosive growth in multiple industries. The age of Virtual Reality came long ago, opening up new fields for people to enjoy and seek employment. There were even those that chose to sacrifice their physical bodies, becoming digital existences that lived within Internet communities. But with the age of VR, everyone still dreamed of that next step, the next level of adventure.

Are you ready to become a master of strategic thinking? Look no further than The Game Theory Bible, your comprehensive guide to navigating complex decision-making scenarios. With 17 chapters covering everything from basic concepts to real-life applications, this eBook is packed with insights that will change the way you approach problem-solving. Whether you're a business owner looking to gain an edge over the competition or a student hoping to excel in game theory courses, this book gives you the tools you need to succeed. In Chapter 2, you'll learn the fundamental principles of game theory...

What happens when you meet the perfect woman? She has the perfect curves, attitude, and demeanor. She exceeds every requirement you have for the opposite sex. She is your soulmate, so you thought. Ivy is a beautiful woman with every quality a man needs. She’s successful, sassy, and sexy. She’s a gift that keeps on giving. She will spin you in her web, until it's too late. What glitters isn’t always gold. What if women came with warning labels? What happens when we’re attracted to superficial things? You fall in love with the wrong one, and there’s no going back. Find out what it ...

Corporate America is a game. More often than not, as Black women, we enter the workforce unaware of this reality. Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™ by Nicole S. Palmer is your playbook to a game where the rules are constantly changing, the goalpost is always moving, and the field is anything but level. This indispensable guide is designed to provide Black women with a strategic advantage, helping them to understand this complex and intricate landscape. Combining personal narratives, strategic advice, and masterful insights, Playing the Game While Black Womaning ...

Age Level: 8 and up. For kids who love video games, written by a videogame writer! What follows is an epic survival adventure filled with racing, dungeons, zombies, and more! Lucas is like every other tween in that he just wants to have fun with his friends and get the ultimate score on his VR game. Racing, ninjas, undead, and a zombie king? No problem! But problems galore find him when he leaves the game for a minute only to find that it somehow took his sister! Now he has to find a way in, race and battle all those creatures he only ever dreamed of facing, and hope he can find his sister ...

Repeating dreams. A game world appearing in reality. Every night, Zoe keeps having strange dreams. Dreams about a game called Mortal Online. Thinking the dreams are only due to her excitement about the game's release she tosses them in the back of her mind. But once the game releases, it turns out her dreams seem to be real? Knowing the future that is ahead of her, Zoe focuses on what she needs to do. Level up and gather every resource she can, in game and in the real world. Will Zoe be able to escape the calamity that had killed her in her dreams, or will she still end up with the same fate?

Repeating dreams. A game world appearing in reality. Every night, Zoe keeps having strange dreams. Dreams about a game called Mortal Online. Thinking the dreams are only due to her excitement about the game's release she tosses them in the back of her mind. But once the game releases, it turns out her dreams seem to be real? Knowing the future that is ahead of her, Zoe focuses on what she needs to do. Level up and gather every resource she can, in game and in the real world. Will Zoe be able to escape the calamity that had killed her in her dreams, or will she still end up with the same fate?

Boxed set of four #1 bestselling mystery novels featuring hard-hitting, fast-talking private investigator, Jim Knighthorse, including: DARK HORSE (Book #1) When high school student Derrick Booker, the only black student at a posh Orange County high school, is accused of killing his white girlfriend, ex-college football hero and detective Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper into the murder. It doesn't take long for Knighthorse to realize that not all is as it seems at tranquil Huntington High, from a band director who preys on the innocent to a vice-principal with a secret agenda...

The keys to success as a writer are yours for the thinking! All success begins in the mind. For writers, the mind fuels the imagination and creates stories. But for authors who are productive and resilient, and see a good return on their efforts, there is another factor at work. They are winning the mental game of writing. Successful writers have the ability to inspire themselves to produce consistently, improve systematically, overcome obstacles and keep up a positive mental attitude. In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell takes you through the mental landscape of ...

After the worst year ever, August Pointe can’t wait to spend Friendsmas with her besties at her uncle’s mountain house. She could really use the comfort of a few familiar faces. But when a blizzard hits, August ends up stuck at the house with a mutual acquaintance she’s never met instead. But Jack Harris is a hot, TikTok famous chef. And something about his easy going nature and excellent drink making skills are thawing out August’s icy exterior. Plus, he’s brought a kitten with him! August is reluctant to get involved, but some Christmas presents are too tempting to keep wrapped ...