The Future of Sex: The Complete 12-book Omnibus
The Future of Sex: The Complete 12-book Omnibus

Author: Johnny B. Truant

Publisher: Johnny B. Truant

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Total Pages: 795

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In a future that’s lost its soul, a prodigy rises. In the year 2060, an omnipresent network has made humanity into something new. Thought has been hijacked. Emotion has been co-opted. Sensation has been ramped up to eleven, and “what feels good” is all anyone needs. The monolithic O Corporation is the most powerful entity in what remains of the world, having manipulated society’s values for decades in the name of profit. O’s leader Alexa Mathis is genius, ruthless, obsessed with the idea of finding a digital savior nobody else believes in — and swings power even the rulers don’t know she has. Enter Chloe Shaw: too young, too inexperienced, and too naive for the task before her. In name, Chloe is an escort — the highest of the high in a world where sex is queen. But to those who’ve been searching, Chloe seems to be much more. Someone with strange abilities no one can explain. Someone, it seems, who’s able to control the next-gen AI network on the horizon — an omniscient and nearly omnipotent entity known as The Beam. Is Chloe who Alexa thinks she is? As society reaches its tipping point, she must try to stake a claim for our future … before our future is decided by The Beam. Sex sells, yes. But it’s never sold quite like this — with the soul of humanity as its ultimate price. The Future of Sex is a 12-episode serial that takes place in Platt and Truant’s award-winning world of The Beam.

Future Proof
Future Proof

Author: Johnny B. Truant

Publisher: Johnny B. Truant

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Total Pages: 207

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Future Proof is a stand-alone novel written in the world of The Beam: a disturbing philosophical exploration of the future of hyperconnectivity. In a world where the rich hold all the power and the poor struggle to make ends meet, Ryu and his team of rebels are determined to even the playing field. Breaking into Xenia Labs, they hope to steal a code breaker that will give the poor access to technology previously only available to the wealthy elite. But things go horribly wrong during the heist. Two team members are killed, and all the others get away with is a mysterious black box. As the countdown on the box ticks down and resets repeatedly, Ryu and his team start to suspect they may have activated something dangerous. Each time the countdown on the box resets, a black ship appears and pursues them. The box also seems to have a way of getting inside people’s minds to exploit their fears and insecurities. As the team members get picked off one by one, and the survivors begin to turn on each other, it becomes clear that they may have made a fatal mistake in their quest for equality.

Plugged: How The Beam and Hyperconnectivity Changed the Way We Think
Plugged: How The Beam and Hyperconnectivity Changed the Way We Think

Author: Johnny B. Truant

Publisher: Johnny B. Truant

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Total Pages: 173

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PLUGGED is a "future history" written by fictional author Sterling Gibson: a Malcolm-Gladwell-esque work of fiction written as if it were nonfiction, exploring the sci-fi world of The Beam. Are We Who We Were? Throughout the 21st Century, our world (at least for those of us inside the NAU) has become increasingly connected. So much so that we really are now thinking as a single fluid organism, changing not just how we live our daily lives, but who we are as a species. In Sterling Gibson's newest thoughtful exploration, one of the NAU's most renowned thinkers explores and illuminates how hyperconnectivity and The Beam have changed us forever.

The Future of Us
The Future of Us

Author: Aubrey Parker

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages:

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Love doesn't matter. Romance doesn't exist. (Part 12 of 12 in The Future of Sex series) In the year 2060, sex is a game of extremes. No desire is unexplored and even the unimaginable is possible. Alexa Mathis, head of the monolithic O Corporation, has found a prodigy she believes will drive her sex empire to rapturous new limits: Chloe Shaw, a common girl with uncanny gifts that make her a powerful escort. Chloe doesn't believe in love. She believes in ecstasy, and her employer's newest tool to usher "the future of sex": an intelligent network known as The Beam. And so it is until she meets Andrew ... and the whole world changes. The Future of Sex is a 12-part serial that is being published in installments. As such, episodes are short and sometimes end on cliffhangers.

The Future of Sex
The Future of Sex

Author: Sean Platt

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-20

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 9781694373557

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In a future that's lost its soul, a prodigy rises.In the year 2060, an omnipresent network has made humanity into something new. Thought has been hijacked. Emotion has been co-opted. Sensation has been ramped up to eleven, and "what feels good" is all anyone needs. The monolithic O Corporation is the most powerful entity in what remains of the world, having manipulated society's values for decades in the name of profit. O's leader Alexa Mathis is genius, ruthless, obsessed with the idea of finding a digital savior nobody else believes in - and swings power even the rulers don't know she has. Enter Chloe Shaw: too young, too inexperienced, and too naive for the task before her. In name, Chloe is an escort - the highest of the high in a world where sex is queen. But to those who've been searching, Chloe seems to be much more. Someone with strange abilities no one can explain. Someone, it seems, who's able to control the next-gen AI network on the horizon - an omniscient and nearly omnipotent entity known as The Beam.Is Chloe who Alexa thinks she is? As society reaches its tipping point, she must try to stake a claim for our future ... before our future is decided by The Beam. Sex sells, yes. But it's never sold quite like this - with the soul of humanity as its ultimate price.The Future of Sex is a 12-episode serial that takes place in Platt and Truant's award-winning world of The Beam.

No Future
No Future

Author: Matthew Worley

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-09-21

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1316828484

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'No Feelings', 'No Fun', 'No Future'. The years 1976–84 saw punk emerge and evolve as a fashion, a musical form, an attitude and an aesthetic. Against a backdrop of social fragmentation, violence, high unemployment and socio-economic change, punk rejuvenated and re-energised British youth culture, inserting marginal voices and political ideas into pop. Fanzines and independent labels flourished; an emphasis on doing it yourself enabled provincial scenes to form beyond London's media glare. This was the period of Rock Against Racism and benefit gigs for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and the striking miners. Matthew Worley charts the full spectrum of punk's cultural development from the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks and Slits through the post-punk of Joy Division, the industrial culture of Throbbing Gristle and onto the 1980s diaspora of anarcho-punk, Oi! and goth. He recaptures punk's anarchic force as a medium through which the frustrated and the disaffected could reject, revolt and re-invent.

X-Men by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus
X-Men by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus

Author: Jonathan Hickman

Publisher: Marvel

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781302929985

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Jonathan Hickman ushered in a new era for all of mutantkind with HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X -- now, he and an array of superstar artists redefine the X-MEN! With the newly-founded island nation of Krakoa opening up limitless possibilities and empowering mutantkind at last, humans grapple uncomfortably with the new world order -- and the X-Men must defend what they have built! As the X-Men create a new mutant culture and face threats like Hordeculture, Nimrod and the Vault, cosmic chaos descends in the form of the Brood, Starjammers and Shi'ar Imperial Guard! And can Storm beat a deadly threat from within before the clock runs out? Jonathan Hickman brings the X-Men to the world stage! COLLECTING: X-Men (2019) 1-11, 16-21; Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey And Emma Frost (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Nightcrawler (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Storm (2020) 1; material from Incoming (2019) 1

The Strength of Faith - Christian Omnibus
The Strength of Faith - Christian Omnibus

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-22

Total Pages: 20399

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The Strength of Faith - Christian Omnibus presents an unprecedented collection that spans centuries, showcasing the rich tapestry of Christian thought and its profound impact on literature. This anthology boasts a remarkable range of literary styles, from the philosophical treatises of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine to the existential musings of Friedrich Nietzsche and the poetic narratives of Dante Alighieri. Each piece, be it a seminal work or a lesser-known gem, contributes to a broad exploration of the themes of faith, morality, and the human condition, standing as a testament to the diversity and depth of Christian literary tradition. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from theologians like Pope Gregory I and mystics like St. Teresa of Ávila to philosophers such as David Hume and literary giants like Leo Tolstoy, bring an astonishing breadth of perspectives to the anthology. Their works, rooted in various historical, cultural, and literary movements, collectively navigate the complexities of faith through the ages. This compendium not only captures the essence of Christian doctrine but also offers a panorama of human thought and cultural heritage, illustrating how faith has inspired some of the greatest minds in history. This anthology is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the interplay between religion, literature, and philosophy. The Strength of Faith - Christian Omnibus invites readers to embark on a comprehensive journey through the annals of Christian writing, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the thoughts and reflections of some of history's most influential figures. It is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to delve deeper into the enduring questions of faith, ethics, and human purpose. Through its pages, readers will find inspiration, challenge, and a rich dialogue between diverse interpretations of Christian belief and experience.