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No one really dies in the Metaverse or do they? It is the near future, and the virtual realities of the Metaverse are home to millions of hard-core game addicts called Meta Junkies. Shea Britton is one of them. The top player in a fantasy simulation game called the Land of Might and Magic, Shea' s character, Darshana, is on a quest to rid the Land of an evil player known only as The Gray Warrior. The problem is, The Gray Warrior is hunting too, and he' s not playing a game. He is killing in the real world. Shea is unaware of the danger she is in, and it is up to the FBI' s Behavioral Analysis Unit' s top profiler, Parker Reid, to stop the killer before he reaches her.

From the sidewalk to City Hall, in the corporate boardroom, and around the kitchen table, The Heart of Toronto traces the power dynamics and projects that have transformed downtown Toronto.

This concise volume addresses the question of whether or not language, and its structure in literary discourses, determines individuals’ mental ‘vision,’ employing an innovative cross-disciplinary approach using readers’ drawings of their mental imagery during reading.

This book presents an in-depth look at a social language learning space within a university context. Drawing on the literature from identity in second language learning, communities of practice and learner beliefs, it demonstrates how psychological phenomena shape a space and how a learning space can contribute to a wider learning ecology.

The earls of Strathmore and their predecessors are inextricably linked to Glamis Castle, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. However, there is a danger that the earls and their predecessors are not receiving the attention they deserve. They are merely represented by the family portraits on the walls, the genealogical tree to be found at the back of the guidebook, and an occasional mention in the media. For most of their existence, they were not primarily concerned with houses and filling them with works of art, but, more interestingly, amassing and spending money; revelling in the grandeur of high status; and accumulating, wielding, and preserving power.

Detective Johnny "Blue" Heron embarks on a seemingly simple task to track down a wealthy socialite's husband's lover, but the case quickly spirals into chaos. With hit men on his trail and unexpected romantic entanglements, Blue navigates a series of bizarre events, including a fight in an abandoned factory and a mysterious headless body. Michael Burke crafts a fast-paced mystery filled with humor, philosophical musings, and eccentric characters, making this third installment in the series a captivating blend of intrigue and wit.

William Charles Lyon was one of several prominent soldiers in New Zealand in the nineteenth century who bridged the divide between the British Army and the Colonial Forces. A failed affair and family forced him to retire from his regiment and emigrate to New Zealand. Plagued by self-doubt and debt, he rose to the opportunities presented by what remained of the New Zealand Wars and the various internal and external threats to the colony that followed and succeeded in retaining the affection of his new family. This book provides a penetrating insight into this pivotal phase in New Zealand's early colonial period, particularly the changing nature of the military leadership; the development of the Volunteer Movement, the Waikato Militia, and the Armed Constabulary; and the early European settlement of the Waikato.

Exploring the complexities of masculinity, the book shares humorous and poignant tales of 20 diverse men navigating their roles as fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, friends, and lovers. These stories reveal their vulnerabilities, desires, and the emotional struggles they face, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the male experience. Through a blend of humor and sentimentality, it highlights the often-overlooked aspects of men's lives, making it both relatable and insightful.

The study delves into the cognitive and emotional processes experienced by readers during literary engagement. It explores how emotions influence literary text processing and examines the interplay of bottom-up and top-down inputs in this experience. The concept of "reader epiphany" is highlighted, focusing on the intense emotions that can arise while reading. Burke posits that the engaged reading experience is fluid and dynamic, suggesting that the human mind functions more like an ocean than a mechanical system, emphasizing the complexity of this cultural-cognitive interaction.

The story follows Scott Dillon, who is tasked with retrieving a prisoner from a Scottish RAF research facility, only to discover the prisoner has escaped and that he's being pursued by both the KGB and a strange figure named Procol Harem. As Dillon investigates, he learns about a groundbreaking fighter jet program and uncovers a conspiracy involving the facility's chief security officer, who is later found dead. Teaming up with a female surveillance officer, they unravel a deadly MI5 plot, leading to a high-stakes chase against formidable enemies.