Speed. Gotta have it. Gotta go fast, because they might be getting closer. Can you outrun trouble? Outfly it? Outthink it?Can you get away?And at what cost?Thrill Ride Magazine is an ongoing themed anthology of action- adventure fiction, where the stakes are high and the pay-offs are even higher.

Secrets.We all have them. Sometimes, merely embarrassing. Sometimes, they fatal.See what happens when those secrets come into the light of day, and how lives are changed, and ended, as a result.Thrill Ride Magazine is an ongoing themed anthology of action-adventure fiction, where the stakesare high and the pay-offs are even higher.

Bullet Points captures the complexity, tragedy, and hope of warfare and violence in human and nonhuman society, with reprints and original stories every three months. The July 2025 issue (Volume 10) presents stories about war with aliens.Lyri Ahnam, "Captain Palaio's Twilight Flight": The future of an entire species rests on Captain Palaio.Chad Gayle, "The Hatchling": Junspaar of Mekka-Seb, besieger of the Horde of Glaar, seeks glory for Vushturra.Eric Fomley, "Contac...

The Armaments Issue. The future isn’t just starships and galactic civilizations. Often, it will come down to the punk on the street with a knife in their hand. Or the soldier fighting for dirt. Ten stories of cybernetic shopkeepers, accidental diplomat warriors, and lost Electronic Beings facing the ultimate test.Cold Steel and Hot Blasters.

It isn't always the hero that saves the day. Sometimes, the lowly assistant comes through. The Sidekick. That one person on the edge of the spotlight, stepping up and making a difference.Thrill Ride Magazine is an ongoing themed anthology of action-adventure fiction, where the stakes are high and the pay-offs are even higher.

For African Americans who have experienced the trauma of colonization, displacement, enslavement, and race-based violence, lament has long been a form of cultural expression that creates space to process these experiences. Lament and Justice in African American History: By the Rivers of Babylon explores the theme of lament in African American history from a theological perspective. In part one of this edited volume, scholars examine historical examples of African Americans’ use of lament a...

In Otis the Octopus Opens a Bakery by Kelly Johnson, Otis, an ambitious octopus, dreams of creating the first underwater bakery. After experimenting with unique sea-inspired treats like jellyfish jam and kelp cookies, Otis faces challenges and learns that perfecting his recipes requires teamwork. With the help of his friendsa crab, blowfish, whale, shrimp, and manta rayOtis builds "The Salty Sugar Bakery," but when a storm damages the bakery the night before its opening, the friends come t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Otis the octopus dreams of doing the impossible—opening the first-ever underwater bakery where sea creatures from all corners of the ocean can gather to enjoy sweet treats made with ocean-inspired ingredients. While others doubt the idea, Otis is filled with determination, fueled by a treasured recipe book passed down from his grandmother and his vivid imagination of jellyfish-lit displays, seaweed cookies, and coral jam-filled pastries...

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have focused new attention on a perennial problem: how to end wars well. What ethical considerations should guide war’s settlement and its aftermath? In cases of protracted conflicts, recurring war, failed or failing states, or genocide and war crimes, is there a framework for establishing an enduring peace that is pragmatic and moral?Ethics Beyond War’s End provides answers to these questions from the just war tradition. Just war thinking engages t...

Centring the voices of Indigenous scholars at the intersection of music and education, this co-edited volume contributes to debates about current colonising music education research and practices, and offers alternative decolonising approaches that support music education imbued with Indigenous perspectives. This unique collection is far-ranging, with contributions from Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, India, South Africa, Kenya, and Finland. The authors interrogate and the...

Prepare yourself for a literary feast with Short Story Collection Vol. 067, a captivating anthology featuring an array of renowned authors. From the witty pen of P. G. Wodehouse to the poignant prose of other literary masters, this collection offers a diverse tapestry of stories that will transport you to different worlds and leave you yearning for more. Immerse yourself in tales of love, laughter, adventure, and intrigue, each one a testament to the power of storytelling.