NXT A Virtual Reality Dying for Your Sanity

NXT A Virtual Reality Dying for Your Sanity
Author: DA Rasmussen
Publisher: DARBOOKS
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-09-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Trapped in a virtual asylum, Echo Turner (17) must face parts of her past and darkening mind before it's too late. But when an evil doctor takes his power to the next level, the patients (herself included) all suffer for his greed. But who would care about a group of seemingly chaotic and dangerous people? X does. A black hat hacker group whom take down the real criminals, such as the doctor for his crimes against humanity and his lies about those involved in his program--NXT: A Virtual Reality. This futuristic novel will surely be one you'll never forget. How much is one willing to sacrifice for the sake of freedom? PERFECTION COMES AT A COST: ONE'S OWN SANITY NXT is a system built using virtual reality as a way to get inside someone's mind and see what makes them tick. It is often used as a way to "cure" an individual of their past, traumas, and anything else seen as a potential threat. For fans of the Otherworld, Ready Player One, and Legion series comes a mind-altering, action-packed story of dark realization, betrayal, and ultimate human sacrifice in the name of science. Clyde Jackson made it his mission to secure the sanctity of humanity once Doctor Wyatt took over his parents' program. Through many successes, came one difficult case. It wasn't until later he learned the horrifying truth that was kept from them all. NXT is about the mind-altering adventure of Echo Turner as she battles for freedom in a near-future world designed for rebuilding one's sanity. Worse still, it is rather used to psychologically torture, hunt, and prey upon anyone who has entered this inescapable prison. Many don't survive... Many more won't... This is a roller-coaster ride of an exhilarating battle between one's own memory, and one's true reality. "Otherworld" meets "Ready Player One". This cutting-edge Cyberpunk Thriller is a unique blend of innovative Science Fiction, nail-biting Suspense, and a splash of Mystery. Perfect for fans of ideological concepts, virtual worlds, and near- possible futuristic technologies.

Presentation Zen

Presentation Zen
Author: Garr Reynolds
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2009-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0321601890

FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

The Sheer Force of Will Power

The Sheer Force of Will Power
Author: Will Power
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1460705440

The story of 2014 Indy Car series champion Will Power. From the dirt tracks of Queensland, Australia, to the road, street and oval race tracks of America, join Will Power on his torrid 20-year ride to the top of Indy car racing, culminating in the 2014 IndyCar Series championship. Arduous both mentally and physically, Will's journey pushes him to the limit as he finds fans and critics, friends and rivals - and eventually a reputation as the fastest racer in America. Off the track, Will is known as a man of individualism, dry humour, brutal honesty (particularly with himself), unshakable principles and a ferocious desire to learn fast and beat everyone else. All these qualities and more are revealed in a biography that will have you laughing, crying and in awe at just what it takes to rise to the top of professional racing. Will has taken the hard road, but a champion like Power would never do it any other way.

Under the Mat

Under the Mat
Author: Diana Hart
Publisher: Bolton, Ont. : Fenn Pub.
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2001
Genre: Wrestlers
ISBN: 9781551682563

Wrestling is real. It is an actual world, with real people and real lives. It is a world of superstars and egos, a world of money and greed, of family and fame and yet a place where tragedy and misery are all too common. It is a world far from the media and television cameras. It is a world far from the spectators and the commercialism, and it is the only world Diana Hart has ever known. It is the other side of the sport, the side beyond the lights, the side under the mat, where the real stories rest, hidden from the cameras, hidden from the fans and known to only those who live it each day. Diana Hart, a Calgary native, was born into a family where the world of wrestling was unavoidable. Her father Stu was a wrestling legend, her brother Brett The Hitman became one of the sports most notorious names, her brother Owen, another wrestling star was killed in the ring while performing an unsafe stunt. Her ex-husband, Davey Boy Smith was one half of the famous wrestling tag team, the British Bulldogs and her friends include the likes of Stone ColdSteve Austin, Hulk Hogan and The Rock. Her childhood baby sitter was Andre the Giant and her fathers friends who visited her childhood home included names like Mohammad Ali. Under the Mat recounts Dianas life, growing up in the Hart home, being sister to Owen and Brett, witnessing their rise to fame and the terrible tragedy, which claimed her younger brothers life. She remembers her father training some of the WWFs and WCWs biggest names in her familys basement gym and recounts their tales to stardom. Her story is the closest true-life account of the real world of professional wrestling and will prove to be the biggest, most sought after book this fall.

Wikinomics

Wikinomics
Author: Don Tapscott
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2008-04-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440639485

The acclaimed bestseller that's teaching the world about the power of mass collaboration. Translated into more than twenty languages and named one of the best business books of the year by reviewers around the world, Wikinomics has become essential reading for business people everywhere. It explains how mass collaboration is happening not just at Web sites like Wikipedia and YouTube, but at traditional companies that have embraced technology to breathe new life into their enterprises. This national bestseller reveals the nuances that drive wikinomics, and share fascinating stories of how masses of people (both paid and volunteer) are now creating TV news stories, sequencing the human gnome, remixing their favorite music, designing software, finding cures for diseases, editing school texts, inventing new cosmetics, and even building motorcycles.

The Art of R Programming

The Art of R Programming
Author: Norman Matloff
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2011-10-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1593273843

R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly. The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical knowledge is required, and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to pro. Along the way, you'll learn about functional and object-oriented programming, running mathematical simulations, and rearranging complex data into simpler, more useful formats. You'll also learn to: –Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions –Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization –Interface R with C/C++ and Python for increased speed or functionality –Find new R packages for text analysis, image manipulation, and more –Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques Whether you're designing aircraft, forecasting the weather, or you just need to tame your data, The Art of R Programming is your guide to harnessing the power of statistical computing.

The Place of Play

The Place of Play
Author: Maaike Lauwaert
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2009
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9089640800

A fascinating, eclectic analysis of the changing geographies of play in contemporary society.

Digital Technology in Physical Education

Digital Technology in Physical Education
Author: Jeroen Koekoek
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1351336967

The rapid development of digital technologies has opened up new possibilities for how Physical Education is taught. This book offers a comprehensive, practice-oriented and critical exploration of the actual and potential applications of digital technologies in PE. It considers the opportunities that are offered by new technologies and how they may be best implemented to enhance the learning process. Including contributions from the US, UK, Europe, Canada and New Zealand, this international collection reflects on how digital innovations are shaping PE pedagogy in theory and practice across the globe. Its chapters identify core pedagogical principles – rather than simply discussing passing digital fads – and offer practical narratives, case studies and reflections on how PE practitioners can introduce technology into teaching and learning through the use of social media, video gaming, virtual reality simulation, iPads and Wiki platforms. Digital Technology in Physical Education: Global Perspectives is a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners of PE looking to integrate digital technology into their work in a way that does justice to the complexity of teaching and learning.

Next to Normal

Next to Normal
Author: Brian Yorkey
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2010-07-20
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1559366621

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama “Rock is alive and rolling like thunder in Next to Normal. It’s the best musical of the season by a mile...an emotional powerhouse with a fire in its soul and a wicked wit that burns just as fiercely.”—Rolling Stone “No show on Broadway right now makes as a direct grab for the heart—or wrings it as thoroughly—as Next to Normal does. . . . [It] focuses squarely on the pain that cripples the members of a suburban family, and never for a minute does it let you escape the anguish at the core of their lives. Next to Normal does not, in other words, qualify as your standard feel-good musical. Instead this portrait of a manic-depressive mother and the people she loves and damages is something much more: a feel-everything musical, which asks you, with operatic force, to discover the liberation in knowing where it hurts.”—Ben Brantley, The New York Times Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, Next to Normal is also available in an original cast recording. It was named Best Musical of the Season by Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times. Brian Yorkey received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Original Score for his work on Next to Normal and was also nominated for Best Book of a Musical. His other credits include Making Tracks and Time After Time. Tom Kitt received two 2009 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations for Next to Normal. He also composed the music for High Fidelity and From Up Here. His string arrangements appear on the new Green Day album 21st Century Breakdown, and he is the leader of the Tom Kitt Band.