<![CDATA[The Book Company: New Products - Virtual Worlds]]> https://www.thebookco.com Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:52:26 +0000 <![CDATA[The Limits of Immersion]]> https://www.thebookco.com/the-limits-of-immersion-9781529258431 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:20:40 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/the-limits-of-immersion-9781529258431 The Limits of Immersion by Ben Egliston, Marcus Carter, Kate Euphemia Clark, Gerard Goggin, Kuansong Victor Zhuang, Wenqi Tan, Joanne Gray, 9781529258431

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

Virtual Reality promises immersion for all, yet it is built around assumptions of able-bodied users that leave many disabled people behind.

Drawing on original research with users, care providers and developers, this boo..

Price: $44.95

]]> The Limits of Immersion by Ben Egliston, Marcus Carter, Kate Euphemia Clark, Gerard Goggin, Kuansong Victor Zhuang, Wenqi Tan, Joanne Gray, 9781529258431

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

Virtual Reality promises immersion for all, yet it is built around assumptions of able-bodied users that leave many disabled people behind.

Drawing on original research with users, care providers and developers, this boo..

Price: $44.95

]]> Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

Virtual Reality promises immersion for all, yet it is built around assumptions of able-bodied users that leave many disabled people behind.

Drawing on original research with users, care providers and developers, this boo..]]> <![CDATA[Covert Communication in the Meta Era (Blending Steganography with Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/covert-communication-in-the-meta-era-9781041366546 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:14:56 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/covert-communication-in-the-meta-era-9781041366546 This book explores how augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) can be combined with security techniques to build interactive and secure applications. Integrating theory with practice, it demonstrates a dual-purpose AR system for object recognition and covert communication, ideal..

Price: $72.99

]]> This book explores how augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) can be combined with security techniques to build interactive and secure applications. Integrating theory with practice, it demonstrates a dual-purpose AR system for object recognition and covert communication, ideal..

Price: $72.99

]]> This book explores how augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) can be combined with security techniques to build interactive and secure applications. Integrating theory with practice, it demonstrates a dual-purpose AR system for object recognition and covert communication, ideal..]]> <![CDATA[Augmented Reality (Fundamentals and Applications)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/augmented-reality-fundamentals-and-applications-9781032563725 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:34:17 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/augmented-reality-fundamentals-and-applications-9781032563725 Augmented Reality (Fundamentals and Applications) by Osslan Osiris Vergara Villegas, Vianey Guadalupe Cruz Sánchez, 9781032563725

This book focuses on augmented reality technology, which uses the real environment to superimpose virtual elements. The authors explore step-by-step development of an application that could be replicated for personal, institutional, or industrial benefit. Standard /BCC: 

Price: $70.99

]]> Augmented Reality (Fundamentals and Applications) by Osslan Osiris Vergara Villegas, Vianey Guadalupe Cruz Sánchez, 9781032563725

This book focuses on augmented reality technology, which uses the real environment to superimpose virtual elements. The authors explore step-by-step development of an application that could be replicated for personal, institutional, or industrial benefit. Standard /BCC: 

Price: $70.99

]]> This book focuses on augmented reality technology, which uses the real environment to superimpose virtual elements. The authors explore step-by-step development of an application that could be replicated for personal, institutional, or industrial benefit. Standard /BCC: 

]]> <![CDATA[Applying Metaverse Technologies to Human-Computer Interaction for Healthcare]]> https://www.thebookco.com/applying-metaverse-technologies-to-human-computer-interaction-for-healthcare-9781032793689 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:26:27 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/applying-metaverse-technologies-to-human-computer-interaction-for-healthcare-9781032793689 Applying Metaverse Technologies to Human-Computer Interaction for Healthcare by B. Sundaravadivazhagan, Balasubramaniam S, Pethuru Raj, K. Shantha Kumari, 9781032793689

This book focuses on the current developments in the metaverse, investigates its applications in the life sciences and healthcare industry based on metaverse powered human-computer interactions, analyses early adoption use cases that provide measurable commercial benefits, and anticipates futur..

Price: $68.99

]]> Applying Metaverse Technologies to Human-Computer Interaction for Healthcare by B. Sundaravadivazhagan, Balasubramaniam S, Pethuru Raj, K. Shantha Kumari, 9781032793689

This book focuses on the current developments in the metaverse, investigates its applications in the life sciences and healthcare industry based on metaverse powered human-computer interactions, analyses early adoption use cases that provide measurable commercial benefits, and anticipates futur..

Price: $68.99

]]> This book focuses on the current developments in the metaverse, investigates its applications in the life sciences and healthcare industry based on metaverse powered human-computer interactions, analyses early adoption use cases that provide measurable commercial benefits, and anticipates futur..]]> <![CDATA[Digital Shock (Confronting the New Reality)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/digital-shock-confronting-the-new-reality-9780773531147 Sat, 02 May 2026 09:10:19 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/digital-shock-confronting-the-new-reality-9780773531147 Digital Shock (Confronting the New Reality) by Hervé Fischer, 9780773531147

Hervé Fischer believes that the digital revolution is a definitive moment in human history, as important as the discovery of fire. Deceptively quiet, it is invasive, radical, and affects all aspects of human activity. Fischer cautions that we need to develop a cyberphilosophy to confront this n..

Price: $45.95

]]> Digital Shock (Confronting the New Reality) by Hervé Fischer, 9780773531147

Hervé Fischer believes that the digital revolution is a definitive moment in human history, as important as the discovery of fire. Deceptively quiet, it is invasive, radical, and affects all aspects of human activity. Fischer cautions that we need to develop a cyberphilosophy to confront this n..

Price: $45.95

]]> Hervé Fischer believes that the digital revolution is a definitive moment in human history, as important as the discovery of fire. Deceptively quiet, it is invasive, radical, and affects all aspects of human activity. Fischer cautions that we need to develop a cyberphilosophy to confront this n..]]> <![CDATA[Neuroscience and the Dream of Digital Immortality (The Upload Illusion)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/neuroscience-and-the-dream-of-digital-immortality-9781041348153 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:27:03 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/neuroscience-and-the-dream-of-digital-immortality-9781041348153 Neuroscience and the Dream of Digital Immortality (The Upload Illusion) by Ildar Rakhmatulin, 9781041348153

This captivating book tackles one of humanity's most profound questions: what is consciousness, and could we ever recreate it digitally? From ancient myths of immortality to cutting-edge neuroscience, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through our evolving understanding of the min..

Price: $47.99

]]> Neuroscience and the Dream of Digital Immortality (The Upload Illusion) by Ildar Rakhmatulin, 9781041348153

This captivating book tackles one of humanity's most profound questions: what is consciousness, and could we ever recreate it digitally? From ancient myths of immortality to cutting-edge neuroscience, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through our evolving understanding of the min..

Price: $47.99

]]> This captivating book tackles one of humanity's most profound questions: what is consciousness, and could we ever recreate it digitally? From ancient myths of immortality to cutting-edge neuroscience, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through our evolving understanding of the min..]]> <![CDATA[Virtual Reality Audio (A Guide to Immersive Sound in Virtual Experiences)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/virtual-reality-audio-9780367498979 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:37:49 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/virtual-reality-audio-9780367498979 Virtual Reality Audio (A Guide to Immersive Sound in Virtual Experiences) by Anıl Çamcı, Jason Corey, 9780367498979

Virtual Reality Audio: A Guide to Immersive Sound in Virtual Experiences takes you inside the world of immersive sound in VR, revealing how it transforms music, film sound, and game audio through practical examples and rich aesthetic, technical, and historical insights.

Price: $57.99

]]> Virtual Reality Audio (A Guide to Immersive Sound in Virtual Experiences) by Anıl Çamcı, Jason Corey, 9780367498979

Virtual Reality Audio: A Guide to Immersive Sound in Virtual Experiences takes you inside the world of immersive sound in VR, revealing how it transforms music, film sound, and game audio through practical examples and rich aesthetic, technical, and historical insights.

Price: $57.99

]]> Virtual Reality Audio: A Guide to Immersive Sound in Virtual Experiences takes you inside the world of immersive sound in VR, revealing how it transforms music, film sound, and game audio through practical examples and rich aesthetic, technical, and historical insights.

]]> <![CDATA[Virtual Reality Usability Design]]> https://www.thebookco.com/virtual-reality-usability-design-9781032191324 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:51:34 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/virtual-reality-usability-design-9781032191324 Virtual Reality Usability Design by David Gerhard, Wil J. Norton, 9781032191324

Virtual Reality Usability Design provides readers with an understanding of the techniques and technologies required to design engaging and effective VR applications.

Full of real-world examples, this book is an indispensable guide for any practicing VR developer interested in making effi..

Price: $72.99

]]> Virtual Reality Usability Design by David Gerhard, Wil J. Norton, 9781032191324

Virtual Reality Usability Design provides readers with an understanding of the techniques and technologies required to design engaging and effective VR applications.

Full of real-world examples, this book is an indispensable guide for any practicing VR developer interested in making effi..

Price: $72.99

]]> Virtual Reality Usability Design provides readers with an understanding of the techniques and technologies required to design engaging and effective VR applications.

Full of real-world examples, this book is an indispensable guide for any practicing VR developer interested in making effi..]]> <![CDATA[The Military Metaverse]]> https://www.thebookco.com/the-military-metaverse-9781032600512 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:52:52 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/the-military-metaverse-9781032600512 The Military Metaverse by Andy Fawkes, David Burden, 9781032600512

This book explores the impact that the Metaverse is having today on how the world's militaries procure, maintain, train, plan and fight, and how the Metaverse presents new challenges and opportunities for future conflict. It should be of interest to militaries, the industries that support them,..

Price: $62.99

]]> The Military Metaverse by Andy Fawkes, David Burden, 9781032600512

This book explores the impact that the Metaverse is having today on how the world's militaries procure, maintain, train, plan and fight, and how the Metaverse presents new challenges and opportunities for future conflict. It should be of interest to militaries, the industries that support them,..

Price: $62.99

]]> This book explores the impact that the Metaverse is having today on how the world's militaries procure, maintain, train, plan and fight, and how the Metaverse presents new challenges and opportunities for future conflict. It should be of interest to militaries, the industries that support them,..]]> <![CDATA[The Metaverse for Learning and Education]]> https://www.thebookco.com/the-metaverse-for-learning-and-education-9781032538334 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:52:22 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/the-metaverse-for-learning-and-education-9781032538334 The Metaverse for Learning and Education by Maggi Savin-Baden, David Burden, 9781032538334

Accompanying The Metaverse: A Critical Introduction in CRC Press’ new The Metaverse Series, this book explores the ways in which the Metaverse can be used for education and learning, as well as how it is different from VR application development.

Price: $55.99

]]> The Metaverse for Learning and Education by Maggi Savin-Baden, David Burden, 9781032538334

Accompanying The Metaverse: A Critical Introduction in CRC Press’ new The Metaverse Series, this book explores the ways in which the Metaverse can be used for education and learning, as well as how it is different from VR application development.

Price: $55.99

]]> Accompanying The Metaverse: A Critical Introduction in CRC Press’ new The Metaverse Series, this book explores the ways in which the Metaverse can be used for education and learning, as well as how it is different from VR application development.

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