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.

Based on news reports, you might think there's a major cybersecurity threat every four to five months. In reality, there's a cybersecurity attack happening every minute of every day. In Cyber Crisis, Eric Cole gives listeners a clear-eyed picture of the information war raging in cyberspace. Drawing on 30 years of experience, Cole offers practical, actionable advice that even those with little technical background can implement, including steps to take on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to protect their businesses and themselves.

AudioLearn’s Business School Crash Course series presents Marketing in the Virtual World. Written by distinguished professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for exams, or if you’re simply interested in the subject of social and digital marketing.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, Metaverse Mastery is your essential guide to understanding, navigating, and profiting from the metaverse. With clear explanations and expert insights, this book will help you unlock the full potential of these transformative technologies.

Unvirtual Your Child in a Virtual World dives deeper into the essential strategies parents, educators, and caregivers need to guide children away from virtual distractions and toward meaningful, offline growth.

"Expanding Your Brand in the Virtual World: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Twinning with Fashion Garments" is a must-listen for fashion industry professionals looking to explore the cutting-edge technology of digital twinning. This guide provides a clear and actionable roadmap for creating virtual garments, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing customer engagement through avatars and personalized experiences.

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in much of our daily lives, and it's increasingly moving into realms that impact authors and the publishing industry. We need to embrace the opportunities and engage in conversations around possible threats in order to reinvent our industry for a very different future. In this book, I discuss current technological and societal trends and consider the opportunities for authors and the publishing industry over the next decade. We can use these technologies to surf the wave of change and invent the decade ahead - together.

The celebrated author of The Making of Second Life and Game Design Secrets Wagner, James Au, delivers an engrossing exploration of how nascent metaverse platforms have already captured the imagination of millions. Featuring powerful stories and dozens of incisive interviews with insiders including Metaverse creator Neal Stephenson himself, the author uses his unique, grassroots-level perspective as the first reporter embedded in a metaverse platform.

Dreaming of the digital nomad lifestyle but unsure how to fund it? Your moment of transformation has arrived! In "Virtual Empire: A Guide to Mastering Real Estate Wholesaling from Anywhere in the World," real estate powerhouse Jason Statham unveils the explosive secrets that took him from being almost homeless and on food stamps to becoming the nation’s #1 buyer with HomeVestors (the “We Buy Ugly Houses” experts). With over 1,000 virtual deals under his belt—all closed while soaking up the sun on Puerto Rico's beaches—Jason is here to transform the way you see both real estate and the world.

With the advent of the Quantum Computer, an "anomaly" occurs, and a bridge is formed to the virtual world. Androids, cyborgs, and creatures from the internet, begin crossing over into our world. At the same time, players of games on this new type of laptop, start crossing over into the world wide web. Soon, the word is out, everyone becomes effected, and the race is on for one of these "magic genie lamps," to capture crossovers to exploit them, or take advantage of this new entrepreneurial opportunity.

Are you struggling to stay present with your children in a world dominated by screens and constant distractions? Do you want to create a home environment where connection, focus, and calmness thrive? In Mindful Parenting in a Screen-Obsessed World, experienced educator Mark Mansour provides a practical and compassionate guide to reclaiming balance in your family’s life. This book equips parents with the tools to manage their own stress, reduce digital distractions, and build stronger, more meaningful relationships with their children through mindfulness.

"Долина монстров" - фантастический роман Дмитрия Серебрякова и Анастасии Соболевой, вторая книга цикла "Виртуальный мир", жанр боевое фэнтези, ЛитРПГ, попаданцы.

"Бастион" - фантастический роман Дмитрия Серебрякова и Анастасии Соболевой, третья книга цикла "Виртуальный мир", жанр боевое фэнтези, ЛитРПГ, попаданцы.

Мир будущего. Многие хотели бы попасть в него. А если против собственной воли? Да еще, вместо реальности, в виртуальную игру? Вот и наши герои попали в игру будущего. Если засунуть четыреста миллионов людей из двадцать первого века, словно тараканов, да еще в одну банку, результат может оказаться совершенно неожиданным.

The virtual work world...you may love it...or hate it! Do you manage a remote team? Are there times that you feel frustrated and stressed? Have expectations been set without the how-to in getting there? The Virtual Divide reveals that there is no perfect leadership style; how to get results with team meetings and ways to communicate clearly and effectively, and how to inspire and build trust within the team.

Second Lives takes us on a revelatory journey through the electronic looking glass as Tim Guest investigates one of the most bizarre phenomena of the 21st century: virtual lives.

The desire to be a hero in your journey is something Bobby Angel can relate to. A lifelong gamer, he was the cohost of the God and Gaming series on YouTube and often appears as a guest on Bearded Blevins’s Around the Halo on Twitch. In Gaming and the Heroic Life, Bobby explains that you don’t have to just play the role of hero in a game—you can actually pursue a heroic life by the way you engage the virtual world.

Marketing experts John Quelch and Katherine Jocz offer a new way to think about place in every strategic decision - from how to leverage consumer associations with locations to where to position products on the shelf. They explore case studies such as Nike and The Apple Store, which use place in creative ways. Drawing on a blend of hard data and engaging anecdotes, this audiobook will help any business - from global mega-brands to boutique, small town stores - influence customers more effectively.

¡Bienvenidos al futuro de los negocios! El Metaverso para empresas: oportunidades de negocio en el mundo virtual es un fascinante viaje hacia un nuevo universo de oportunidades empresariales. Adéntrate conmigo en el metaverso, un mundo virtual en constante expansión, donde las posibilidades son infinitas y las fronteras comerciales se desdibujan.

Grow your brand and attract a legion of customers with industry-proven strategies. E-Commerce is one of the fastest growing industries globally, with a huge potential to grow exponentially in the coming years. If you’ve jumped on this money-making wagon by establishing your online ecommerce business, you should already be familiar with a drawback of such a successful industry: competition. That, in short, means that whatever you want to sell, someone is most likely already selling it. But, that doesn’t mean you should give up.