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Sam, Derek, and Caitlin have encountered many mysteries together, but when they visit Maymont, Richmond's historic estate, danger is lurking at every turn. A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger leads to a frantic chase and a desperate message to save Maymont's bald eagles. When Sam receives an eerie warning in the middle of the night, Derek and Caitlin devise a plan that leads them high into the Blue Ridge Mountains. To save the eagles, the kids must find a secret abandoned palace, survive the wilds of the Appalachian Trail, and avoid capture by criminals, all before midnight.

Young brothers Sam and Derek have a knack for uncovering mystery and adventure. When they visit Richmond's St. John's Church for a reenactment of Patrick Henry's famous liberty speech, they stumble upon a hidden piece of history. As the boys and their friends dig deeper, they find clues from America's founding fathers and a secret plot to steal a treasure from our nation's past. Join in the mystery as the search races from the cemeteries of Richmond to the streets of Colonial Williamsburg.

"Decoding Lord of the Flies" explores the iconic novel's various themes, characters, conflicts, and literary techniques. This guide provides a deep and insightful analysis of the novel, making it an essential resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the novel's enduring significance. The study guide begins by exploring the novel's historical background and the cultural and social context in which it was written.

"Decoding The Giver" is designed to deepen your comprehension of "The Giver" and its rich themes, encouraging critical thinking and making your listening experience more engaging and enlightening. Whether you're listening for a class, a book club, or for personal enjoyment, our study guide to "The Giver" is an essential companion.

"Decoding 1984" breaks down the narrative chapter by chapter, providing summaries that capture the essence of the plot while highlighting key details and developments. This structured overview ensures that listeners can grasp the progression of the story and the escalating tension as Winston Smith, the novel's protagonist, navigates the dangers of dissent in a society under constant surveillance.

"Decoding To Kill a Mockingbird" is meticulously crafted to enhance the understanding and appreciation of one of the most significant novels in American literature. Dive into an in-depth analysis of the novel’s exploration of themes such as racial injustice, moral integrity, empathy, and the transition from innocence to a nuanced understanding of the world.

Perfect for individual study, small groups, or academic settings, this guide not only illuminates the complexities of these biblical texts but also serves as a spiritual roadmap for ethical living and profound faith. Discover the transformative power of stories that have shaped civilizations and delve into the heart of Christian teachings.

In this four part podcast series, we'll engage in critical conversations about race and equity and education. We'll also explore how to integrate these topics within student learning and discuss what it means to be an interrupter. Through thoughtful, personal stories and self-reflection from authorsTonya B. Perry, Steve Zemelman and Katy Smith and their guests, who are educators, we will engage in this work and hope that you will gain a deeper understanding of racial inequities. We hope that you will build relationships necessary to address these inequities. And we hope that you will be ...

Steven Smith's evolution takes place in the most unprecedented way. He goes through transitions and changes of no permission of himself at all. God is pushing him into his sole purpose of him being on this earth. With all the ups and downs that is taking place, he continues to pray and trust God. With him being pulled back and forth between his lifestyle and God's lifestyle, he truly finds a way of surrendering to the will of God for his glory. Trying to find love in a man and God at the same time was spiraling out of control.

Goodreads Best Poems 2020 showcases the collected works of Aiman Sabir, Bernard Smith, Catherine Habbie, Frank Prem, G. R. Paskoff, H. Seeking, Joseph Murphy, Leon Stevens, Oliver Baer, Sean Dennis Lane, Sandra Black, and The Muse. They are a collection of quick rhymes on topics as diverse as lockdown to assaults on the soul. Meet the authors as they pine on love, longing, and remorse in the pandemic.

The Lifestyle of a Gay Hustler in a Straight World fully details the life of Steven Smith. Steven went through turmoil at an early age, being raped by a family member, exposed to a life of hustling, trying to find love, and praying to God for help along the way. Steven thought this was all he had, until his life was turned around for the better. He went through hell and back and never gave up on who he really was. The men in and out of his life were only a preview of what was to really come.

Rathen, ex-captain of the late king’s army, pulls together a team to defeat the evil that threatens them all. The Book of Ziz, with its instructions for protective spells against an evil deity, has fallen into the nefarious hands of High Priest Litagus, meaning soon untold evil will reign unchecked if Rathen fails. Consumed by his personal vengeance for the betrayer in the earlier death of his friends, Rathen travels to the ruins of Ghrakus Castle to enlist the aid of the very being who tried to kill Rathen once before.

Bryce would never have just left. Thirteen-year-old Zach knows that deep in his bones. Something terrible must have happened to his older brother. So when the green-eyed fox leads him to a hidden message from Bryce deep within their favorite game’s virtual universe, Zach knows he must act quickly. Teaming up with his best friend, a skillful classmate, and Bryce’s girlfriend, Zach races into a real-world mission to decode his brother’s mysterious warning.

The race to return from the virtual world has never been more real. Bryce was so close to getting home. Now he’s back on the run, hiding from Rangers inside Final Kingdom waiting until the bridge reopens. But time is running out. Mysterious glitches tear at the virtual world’s fabric and could leave him permanently stranded. Zach, Andrew, Jess, and Maggie think they’ve located Bryce, but the military has taken over control of the JOSHUA Project from Professor Hendrickson and Tyler, and getting Bryce home may no longer be their top priority.

Bryce never meant to disappear. At the start of his senior year of high school, his focus was on getting into college, running track, and spending as much time as possible with his girlfriend, Maggie. But a cryptic invitation to join an elite computer programming unit at one of the world’s top high-tech gaming companies unlocks a level of intrigue and deception far beyond his imagination.

Thirteen-year-old Zach knows that deep in his bones. Something terrible must have happened to his older brother. So when the green-eyed fox leads him to a hidden message from Bryce deep within their favorite game’s virtual universe, Zach knows he must act quickly. Teaming up with his best friend, a skillful classmate, and Bryce’s girlfriend, Zach races into a real-world mission to decode his brother’s mysterious warning.

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Going Off Track is a weekly interview show hosted by Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) and producer Brad Worrell. The show was created in 2012 by Jonah Bayer, Brad and Steven Smith (FuseTV host) who realized that all the best conversations at Fuse were happening while the lights were being setup. Once cameras started rolling it was all PR and record-label priorities. So was born the casual, "living room conversation" dynamic of Offtrack who's guest list leans towards the musical but with plenty of comedians, actors and generally interesting folks thrown in.

The truth is that not everyone can grow cannabis outdoors. Nowadays, people choose to grow their weed indoors where they can enjoy privacy and the discretion of cultivating the best cannabis strains within the safe confines of their homes. You may be thinking – indoors or outdoors? The good news is that there is a large variety of top strains of cannabis that can be cultivated with ease indoors.

Seventy-year-old British ex-pat miserymonger George Pearly lives on the Costa del Sol, all alone except for his ancient, three-legged dog, Ambrose. George hates his life and everybody in it. These feelings are mutual. Everyone hates George, too. From this unhappy equilibrium the situation quickly deteriorates. First, George discovers he is dying of a mystery illness.