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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.

A rediscovery of patriotism as a virtue in line with the core values of democracy in an extremist age.

Sam, Derek, and Caitlin love solving mysteries, and when they visit Washington, DC, spies are lurking. What starts out as a fun game of pretend on the National Mall turns all too real when they follow a mysterious man to a meeting deep within the Capitol. To keep government secrets from falling into the wrong hands, the kids must work with federal agents and travel to historic Mount Vernon for a state dinner with the president and his son.

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.

We all look up at the moon and wonder. And maybe dream. For centuries, the moon filled our imaginations. Eleven professional writers took those dreams and set original stories on moons scattered all over the galaxy. Yet, as the dreams of centuries, every story holds a human touch. From a mythical man fulfilling a childhood wish to a fantastic addition to Kristine Kathryn Rusch's best-selling Retrieval Artist series, this volume of Fiction River allows you to travel to 11 different moons without leaving the comfort of home.

Some 100,000 soldiers fought in the April 1862 battle of Shiloh, and nearly 20,000 men were killed or wounded; more Americans died on that Tennessee battlefield than had died in all the nation's previous wars combined. In the first book in his new series, Steven E. Woodworth has brought together a group of superb historians to reassess this significant battle and provide in-depth analyses of key aspects of the campaign and its aftermath.

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.

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Decoding Romeo and Juliet comprehensively analyzes the play's key elements, including its literary techniques, historical background, plot summary, themes, characters, and conflicts. It discusses the intricate narrative structure, explores Shakespeare's use of language and poetic devices, and examines the socio-cultural context of the Elizabethan era.

"Decoding Othello" provides an in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare's tragic play. The guide probes into the narrative, exploring key themes like love, jealousy, betrayal, manipulation, racial otherness, gender dynamics, and power structures. Character analyses focus on the five main characters - Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia - whose intricate relationships drive the plot.

"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.

"Decoding A Midsummer Night's Dream" offers an in-depth look into Shakespeare's enchanting comedy within the Elizabethan context. It breaks down the plot and character dynamics, highlighting the intricate relationships between characters like Hermia and Lysander, the quarrelsome fairy royalty Oberon and Titania, and the comical Mechanicals led by Nick Bottom. Key themes such as the complexity of love, the blend of dreams and reality, magic's transformative effects, and the oscillation between order and chaos are explored to illuminate the play's insights into human nature and societal norms.

"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.

The Crow's Nest is a podcast about writing, books and creativity. I'll be talking about my book, Chasing Shadows, my work in progress, and chatting with fellow authors and creatives about their work and what makes them tick.