DREAM WEAVER The "Next Files" team battles a vengeful Maori spirit released from an ancient grave, risking their lives to protect descendants of the wronged chief while uncovering a haunting mix of history and supernatural terror. FRACTURED FAIRYTALE The Next Files team faces a deadly challenge when an AI stalker named Bill takes control of a humanoid robot. As the team races against time to stop it before it strikes again, they discover that even erasing Bill's code might not be enough to end the threat.

Dinosaur In the heart of Papua New Guinea, "The Next Files" team—Jax, Digger, and Doc—embark on a thrilling expedition to uncover the truth behind the legendary creature known as the Migo. Joined by Phil Norton, a local café owner and cryptozoology enthusiast, their adventure takes a perilous turn when their helicopter crashes, stranding them in a land filled with prehistoric predators. Battling crocodiles and encountering the awe-inspiring Ropen, a pterosaur from the Cretaceous, the team faces dangers that test their courage. Phil's unexpected rescue by the empathetic Migo reveals the creature's true nature and sparks a mission to protect it from exploitation. As they document their findings and fight to have the caldera declared a protected heritage site, they navigate international conservation challenges. "Dinosaur" is a gripping tale of exploration, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of truth, set in one of the world's last great wildernesses. Join Jax, Digger, and Doc in this exciting young adult novel. Brain Hack In the small town of Deniliquin, teenage detectives Jax, Digger, and Doc from "The Next Files" TV show investigate a mysterious rock with strange powers. Local high schooler Bella becomes connected to the rock, experiencing lost time and bizarre phenomena. The rock’s ability to control minds and defy gravity captures the teens' attention, especially after discovering a map on Digger's back leading to the Deniliquin crater. As they uncover the rock's secrets, they encounter a spaceman communicating through the rock with Bella. With help from local cop Sam, they learn the rock is part of an ancient asteroid with immense power. The spaceman's messages hint at a cosmic plan, testing humanity’s readiness. Following the map to the crater, the team has a mind-blowing encounter with an alien craft. "Brain Hack" blends mystery, sci-fi, and adventure, as Jax, Digger, and Doc navigate surreal events, delivering a profound message about unity and responsibility.

Cincinnati Magazine taps into the DNA of the city, exploring shopping, dining, living, and culture and giving readers a ringside seat on the issues shaping the region.

Includes excerpt from Dreamseeker (pages 347-360).

Solomon examines the relationship between gender and performance in a series of essays which combine the critique of specific live performances with an astute theoretical analysis.

A 12-year-old boy, mourning the death of his mother, takes refuge in the myths and fairytales she always loved--and finds that his reality and a fantasy world start to meld.

A quirky, empowering story about a boy recovering from a bear attack with the help of his friends and, maybe, some magic. For fans of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones and The Canning Season by Polly Horvath. Newt Gomez has a thing with bears. Having survived a bear attack last year, he now finds an unusual bear statue. Newt's best friend thinks the statue grants wishes. But even as more people wish on the bear and their wishes come true, Newt is not a believer. But Newt has a wish too: while he loves his home on eccentric Murphy Island, he wants to go to middle school on the mainland, where his warm extended family lives. There, he's not the only Latinx kid, and he won't have to drive the former taco truck--a gift from his parents--or perform in the talent show. Most importantly, on the mainland, he never has bad dreams about the attack. Newt is almost ready to make a secret wish when everything changes. Tackling themes of survival and self-acceptance, Newt's story illuminates the magic in our world, where reality is often uncertain but always full of salvageable wonders.

Elise Morley is an expert on the past who's about to get a crash course in the future. For years, Elise has been donning corsets, sneaking into castles, and lying through her teeth to enforce the Place in Time Travel Agency's ten essential rules of time travel. Someone has to ensure that travel to the past isn't abused, and most days she welcomes the challenge of tracking down and retrieving clients who have run into trouble on their historical vacations. But when a dangerous secret organization kidnaps her and coerces her into jumping to the future on a high-stakes assignment, she's got more to worry about than just the time-space continuum. For the first time ever, she's the one out-of-date, out of place, and quickly running out of time.

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.