Academic standards call for increased rigor, but simply raising complexity is not enough. Students need to be able to process information quickly and respond to situations with fluency and accuracy. As teachers become better at planning and providing practice sessions that build these skills, students become more adept at using new knowledge and processes swiftly and accurately. Fluent thinking is crucial for success on the SAT, ACT, and other timed testing situations.Practicin...

The intersections of aging, media, and culture are under-explored given trends in population aging, rapid increases in the mediation of everyday life, and the growing cultural significance of media consumption at the global level. This book brings together an international collection of critical scholars, both well-established and up-and-coming, from the various academic disciplines that share a common interest in the future study of aging and media. This anthology of original articles int...

The 34th Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine contains:Fiction:A VERY CURIOUS OCCUPATION, by Paula HammondMINERVA JAMES AND THE GODS OF SLEEP AND DEATH, by Mark BruceTHE SURGEON’S SWINDLE, by Jeffrey A. LockwoodHIDING, by Jenna WeartTHE MONSTER’S BLOOD, by David AfshariradTHE ONE I LEFT BEHIND, by Hal CharlesTHAT MEDIEVAL TOUCH, by Pete BarnstromSNIFFING OUT THE PROBLEM, by Laird LongX MARKS THE S...

Sometimes, you’re just in the wrong place at the wrong time. For Jo Byrne, owner of The Turning Wheel, wrong place-wrong time perfectly describes her friendship with Assumpta Mary-Margaret O’Connor.Because of Assumpta, Jo finds herself the target of a death curse. When Assumpta can't help, Jo realizes she is the only one who can save herself--and anyone else Assumpta cares about.Breaking this curse will take Jo past the dark side of magic and into the realm of demon magic. ...

The North American Jules Verne Society is pleased to present its first-ever anthology of short stories, written by a select group of modern authors, inspired by classics like Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, and other novels and stories by the 19th-century master of “Extraordinary Voyages,” Jules Verne.The collection includes the following stories:Joseph S. Walker: “The Do...

Why can’t she catch a break?When demon-marked Assumpta Mary-Margaret O’Conner killed the demon who owned her mark, she expected it to disappear and her soul be saved from eternal damnation. But the mark remained, assuring her she’s still on a collision-course for Hell.Now, she must rid herself of the mark as soon as possible, and reclaim her soul—or spend eternity as some demon overlord’s plaything.Fleeing from powerful demons all claiming the right to her ...

Mysterious and looming, towers and tower-like structures pierce the skies and shadow the lands. Hides the Dark Tower includes over two dozen tales of adventure, danger, magic, and trickery from an international roster of authors. Readers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, grimdark, campfire tales, and more will find a story to haunt their dreams. So step out of the light, and into the world of Hides the Dark Tower—if you dare.Featuring fiction by Richard Chizmar, Alex Shvartsman,...

In this exciting collection of noblebright fantasy, fresh new fantasy voices and award-winning authors explore grief and hope, sacrifice and heroism. Rediscover the best aspect of classic fantasy - the noblebright ideals that made heroes heroic, even when the world grew dark around them.Thieves, dragons, nightmares, fairy warriors, pookas, enchanted bear-men, and other magical creatures will delight you in these unique tales of possibility, courage, and hope.This anthology ...

"No Good Deed Goes Undamned"Forty dollars. Two crisp twenties. All that stands between Assumpta Mary Margaret O’Connor and homelessness.For the price of forty dollars, she helps archeologist Greg LaSpina find something he’s lost–and causes all Hell to break loose.Literally.With demons tormenting their every step, Assumpta and Greg become both hunted and hunter in their search for a way to send the demons back to Hell. One careless mistake could cost them the...

It's Time is your essential guidebook to finding peace in a chaotic world. Gail Lynn and nine brilliant minds come together to share timeless wisdom, challenges, and actionable steps to help you navigate today's turbulence and reconnect with joy, peace, and purpose.This is more than just a book-it's a call to action, a gentle push to move beyond the noise of the world and align with your truest self. From practical exercises to inspiring insights, you'll find guida...

Maiden. Mother. Crone.This third phase of a woman's life is arguably as important, if not more so, than the previous two.But what does it mean to be a crone? Particularly one with magic?Come explore the lives of these older women, and take inspiration from their journeys.You, too, may reach this age one day...Issue Five of Cutter's Final Cut: dedicated to pushing the boundaries of genre fiction.Be sure to pick up the entire series today!

Assumpta Mary-Margaret O’Connor’s demon mark makes her fair game for any passing demon—and an attractive bargaining chip in the political alliances of Hell.Both courted—and stalked—by demons, she realizes she’ll never have peace until she rids herself of the demon’s mark.With the aid of her pendulum and the help of Brona Daly—resident ghost of Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Library— Assumpta discovers the one sure-fire way to get rid of the mark: make a deal with the demon who mar...