Semiotics is the theory of signs, and reading signs is a part of everyday life: from road signs that point to a destination, to smoke that warns of fire, to the symbols buried within art and literature. Semiotic theory can, however, appear mysterious and impenetrable. This introductory book decodes that mystery using visual examples instead of abstract theory.This new edition features an expanded introduction that carefully and clearly presents the world of semiotics before leading...

Dive into worlds of wonder, action, adventure, and so much more. This collaboration includes short LitRPG stories of all types.Warning: Expect stats, character sheets, and experience points. This is meant for the PG 13 audience and avoids intense adult content.

"I had both my future and my death in front of me, and somehow, for some reason, that made me smile."Loren Oldrych is just a goblin from Kilahead, living a simple life of hunting and avoiding beasts. While out on a hunting trip, he wakes up to find his world's been turned upside down.A strange entity calling itself a Guardian tells Loren that his world's been destroyed. What's Loren to do now?As he goes on a journey to find out what happened to his ...

For those who have gained power, there is endless toil and battle.Loren is plagued by enemies on every side while the humans watch from above. To protect his new family from meeting the same fate as his parents, he has to create an army. An army of Chosen strong enough to pull the supreme beings down from where they watch the chaos they wrought.The new world is unfolding, and Loren plans to shatter it and pass judgment on the creators of this new reality. H...