Títulos em Metafísica e Visionária

When artificial intelligences cross the threshold of the singularity, what will that look like? Will they bring about the end of humanity as we know it, or will they be a boon, a balm, an elixir that heals the ills of humankind? And what if that AI is housed in an anatomically correct and fully functional chassis? The final novella of the Andy series wraps up the storylines of the first seven episodes. That doesn't mean that all questions are answered. What is the future for Andy and all the models of the Andy line, for Marianne Faithful and all the models of the Adrienne line?

Art isn’t about beauty, in the dictionary, art is literally “producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power”. If you want other people to give you their money, you have to do something that they are willing to pay you for. What is art? Who says a piece of anything is considered art? Why are some paintings so expensive and not accessible to everyone? Wealthy buyers will shell out hundreds of millions of dollars for a work of art. So, what makes some art so valuable?

An insane man decides to wear a giant ant costume and live as an ant in Central Park. He may also be the test subject of a nefarious artificial intelligence from the future.

Für Frieda, eine englische Primatenforscherin, sind Tiger nichts als wilde Tiere, fremd und roh in ihrer Aggression. Aber seit sie in einem kleinen Zoo in Devon arbeitet, begegnet sie den Wildkatzen täglich. Nach und nach beginnt sie sich für das Wesen der Tiger zu interessieren; dann, sie zu verstehen, und schließlich, sie zu lieben.

Hunted by an ancient predator. Freedom will demand the ultimate price. Tatya is falling in love with the local master vampire and has a new business venture. But her plans go awry when someone starts killing young women who look like her. With the help of old friends, she forms an unlikely alliance with an alpha werewolf to expose the murderer. But when the killer is revealed, will this formidable challenge make or break her?

Come si fa a dimenticare a comando? Com'è possibile perdere per strada la memoria di una storia, se prima non si ha la pazienza di recuperarla passando al setaccio tutto quanto l'ha riempita da venticinque anni a questa parte? È quello che si accinge a fare lo Scrittore, seduto su una sedia all'inizio della Rambla e proprio nessuna voglia di scrivere e di vivere come gli altri. Contraltare di questa sua volontà di oblio programmatico e globale è la figura cicciuta e tracagnotta dell'especialista, un docente universitario "che di sé non ha mai saputo niente di essenziale.

Deep in the wilderness sits a beautiful rose-clad cabin. It's a delightful stop for a weary traveler, until he learns its secret.

The technicians at Robotics International assumed that Marianne would revert to Adrienne model number 86 after the wiping process was over. Pamela thought if she could get Dick’s hand into the wiper’s interface that he would go back to being Andy model zero-zero-nine. Wrong both times. Now each of them has proven that it takes more than a wiping to keep a good android down. 

Embodied in a fictional world of magic, mystics, and flying bears, The World Within addresses human philosophical questions: Why are we here? What happens when we go to sleep? It looks at the impact of good versus evil and the negative effects of power-hungry leaders in politics. In The World Within, an alien perspective sheds light on the importance of transpersonal psychology, spirituality and consciousness as necessary tools for inner peace and development.

Arrison and Illiana are actually traveler souls from the Andora galaxy who got caught in the seductive nature of the planet Gaia, while trying to assist when Atlantis was falling into the sea. Illiana will return to her post as a spiritual guide in the halls of eternity, and Arrison will rejoin the space force. They have the opportunity to help Gaia again as she makes her transition to a fifth-dimensional planet. If they are successful in their mission, they will be able to participate in the ascension process that is available on Gaia, while the birthing a new dimension happens.

A.W. Trenholm’s vivid and extraordinary account of his journey to heaven far surpasses any other book in this genre. His descriptive detail of the people and places he encountered will fascinate anyone desiring to see behind the veil that shrouds our present dimension and be amazed at the incredible world that awaits us beyond.

Kathy, Tommy e Ruth vivono in un collegio, Hailsham, immerso nella campagna inglese. Non hanno genitori, ma non sono neppure orfani, e crescono insieme ai compagni, accuditi da un gruppo di tutori, che si occupano della loro educazione. Fin dalla più tenera età nasce fra i tre bambini una grande amicizia. La loro vita, voluta e programmata da un'autorità superiore nascosta, sarà accompagnata dalla musica dei sentimenti, dall'intimità più calda al distacco più violento.

Questo racconto dalle atmosfere oniriche e fiabesche, ambientato in terra d'Irlanda. L'azione si svolge in un'unica notte fatale, la notte di Halloween, vigilia di Ognissanti, quando l'incontro con una donna misteriosa darà al protagonista una lezione impossibile da dimenticare: il tempo non fluisce in un'unica direzione, ma è una forza arcana dal moto circolare, senza inizio né fine. Due amici si incontrano dopo il soggiorno di uno dei due all'estero. Il banjo portato in dono sembra molto antico e la storia che racconta è strana ed appassionante.

For the anatomically correct and fully functional models of the Andy line, birth begins with the click of a switch. Does it end that way, too, or is there something more to it? The tale so far has been like love at first sight. But as love matures, as lovers look ahead, what future is there to an android/human interaction? What if, “You can’t die, right?” is answered with, “Well, actually.... ”? Seems appropriate that a story cast in the visionary and metaphysical science fiction genre should deal with something deeper than puppy love. Hence Morte.

Just as Krista’s summer plans are almost ready, she is suddenly plagued by strange dreams and intense feelings of déjà vu. Feeling like she’s losing her mind, Krista visits a psychic, only to feel more confused. When she arrives in England, her dreams persist, and she finds herself at the doorstep of another psychic. She needs clarity. Finally, the words Krista was afraid to say out loud are spoken. Now, she has to figure out what it all means. Promised Soul is a story of the past, present, and future of two souls, bound together by eternal and transcending love.

Maggie is a discouraged lawyer, Dillon, a heart-broken vagabond, and Phillip, a frustrated writer. Their stories are told by the mysterious Jillian, part purveyor of spirits and part spiritual guru. Inside the walls of Cafe Rembrandt, where whipping fresh cream is an act of poetry and pouring a drink an act of faith, we fall under Jillian’s spell. With a voice that is lyrical and immediate, she artfully trails her Ariadne thread to lead her devotees back into the light.

Two women, two millennia apart with seemingly unconnected lives - one from the Lake District in England and the other from Bethany in Palestine. Both experience loss and betrayal, which engender feelings of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Martha from the Lake District faces challenge and change in 2,000 A.D. as her deepest insecurities are exposed. But supported by her partner Ben, she discovers the mystical Aramaic teachings of Yeshua that offer her a pathway to self-realization and freedom.

In this fascinating fantasy novel, God becomes disappointed in his ability to bring humans into a harmonious relationship in his image. As a result, he starts over, making two planets for humans. God unleashes Satan in his new worlds, hoping for a better outcome where humans rally together under the duress the devil imposes upon them. An angel convinces God that a combat Messiah is needed to inspire the humans to fight and to teach them how to harmonize with other beings. The combat Messiah fights and unites himself and others to the angels calling.

A woman and her husband rent a summer house, but what should be a restful getaway turns into a suffocating psychological battle. This chilling account of postpartum depression and a husband's controlling behaviour in the guise of treatment will leave you breathless.

In the title story, “The Princess Who Sang Like a Frog”, a princess leaves her home after a public humiliation, certain she does not deserve happiness. Armed only with poetry and music, she ventures into the unknown to seek the mystery of her unusual identity. Other stories in this sparkling collection include “The Yellow Bird”, “The Woodcutter’s Daughter”, and “The Joyfish”. Callie Cardamon conjures all the wonder, magic, and happy endings of classic fairy tales, but with the insight and wisdom to help us navigate our modern times with strength, trust, and kindness.