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With Deke Allinson on their tail and Annora more exposed then she has ever been, can Elissa hold it together long enough to reach safety? Or, is the fire burning all around her a reflection of her own desire for revenge? There's talk on the street, too. The authority have rounded up the remaining protesters and mean to make an example out of them. However things end, one thing is for sure - it will never be the same again.

The city is divided; which side do you stand on? The authority’s? Or the lowcases? Across Neon, the elite and the protesters are rising to battle for their future; for their children and the generations to come. To keep down the boot, or to rise from the darkness. Just what is freedom anyway when the walls of your oppression are everywhere you look?

Far beneath the city’s depths burns far more than the fuel that feeds it. Stuck in the same dead-end job as his father, Rylan drinks himself into oblivion most nights. Better than the oblivion of the Link, everyone around him a slave to virtual reality. At least that’s what he tells himself. His ex, Clarisse, has found herself a new lover, someone with more than a passing interest in him. They have a job for him, and it involves explosives. Best just to drink this one off. Wait it out, until everyone has regained their senses....

Maxwell Cain, also known as “Bloody Rain Cain,” is a cop fed up with the murderous hooligans who control the streets of San Pajita, California. After years of public service, Max is fired for executing too many dirtbags, and he seeks solace at his favorite taqueria. When his comfort burrito is sullied by the careless actions of brutal thugs, Max finally snaps. What begins as an argument over a ruined lunch quickly spirals into a hurricane of blood and revenge. Max is joined in his fight by the gorgeous Kate Valentine, a baker with an itchy trigger finger.

Born of beast, through blood and bile and spewing guts. A beast she must temper, while her humanity scrambles in the earthenware of the world of once-before. She did not know her parents, but they are there every day - in the mirror, in her burning eyes, in her twisted ways. And in those dead still roaming the Welsh hillsides and towns.

Xi Chen can see beyond the surface level of the work-sleep cycle and the shackles imposed on its population by the city of Neon. He's joined a group of like-minded individuals seeking to force change from the ground up. Only, when change comes, it's not exactly what they had in mind.

Join us as we delve into An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, the groundbreaking work by Scottish economist Adam Smith, first published on March 9, 1776, amidst the vibrant Scottish Enlightenment. This landmark text presents a clear and insightful examination of political economy during the early days of the Industrial Revolution, laying the groundwork for modern economic thought. With its enduring relevance, Smiths exploration of market dynamics, division of labor, and the role of self-interest continues to influence economic theory and practice today. Discover the ...

A young couple's journey through a nightmarish hellscape. The dead in the shadows. The undead on street corners. At night, Nate must scavenge for his family. At night, death awaits. And who is the strange girl writing messages in blood? Dark, thrilling, and tragic, The Risen explores a new kind of existence, where the undead aren’t the only threat to humanity.

It was ash on fingertips and vast. Stepping upon it gave the impression that it had come not from below, buffed by millions of years of wind slicing against rock, but rather from above; that, perhaps, it had drifted down and settled here. This is the post-apocalyptic sandscape that Calix and Annora must navigate - when they're old enough to join the scavenger crews outside of the domes, that is.

Life on the plains is tough, dangerous, and just plain boring. Elissa dreams of breaking the monotony and winning the Liberty Trials: a hoverbike race around the perimeter of the plains with entry to Neon City at stake. Her town sits in the shadow of the enormous blister of Neon’s dome, within reach and yet forbidden. If she could only win…everything would change. If only the stranger hadn’t appeared. If only she could get Quintessa, one of the three Queens, off her back. If only the murderous Rohen could get exactly what he deserved. So many questions. So many variants.

Join us as we explore An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, the groundbreaking work by Scottish economist Adam Smith, first published on March 9, 1776, amidst the thriving Scottish Enlightenment. This pivotal text provides a profound and accessible analysis of political economy during the early days of the Industrial Revolution. Celebrated as the foundation of modern economic thought, Smiths insights continue to resonate, shaping our understanding of wealth, trade, and society. Dont miss this chance to delve into the ideas that have influenced generations and ...

Join us on a captivating journey through An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, the groundbreaking work by Scottish economist Adam Smith, first published on March 9, 1776, amid the vibrant Scottish Enlightenment. This pivotal text provides a profound examination of political economy at the inception of the Industrial Revolution and is celebrated as the first modern treatise on economics. In this episode, we delve into Smiths enduring insights and explore their relevance in todays world. Discover how his ideas continue to shape our understanding of wealth and society. (...

[Contains explicit content] Nothing serious in this episode of Limelight. Seriously. Jo Koy is just playing with us. He's popping in to comedy clubs around the country to hear comedians talk about their favorite ways to stay entertained.

[Contains explicit content] The Great Northwest isn't just Seattle and Portland. It ranges from the misty, artistic nerd havens of the coast to the deserts, forests, and cowboy country of Idaho and Montana to the vast expanse of Alaska. Jackie Kashian guides us on a sound collage of the Great Northwest that tackles this strange collection of independent spirits and incredible landscapes, but...in a funny way, people.

Do you let out an audible sigh of frustration every time someone says, “We’ve never been more divided” and wish you had a space to engage in dialogue that shows this is simply not true? Or maybe you have a gut feeling that your lived experience isn’t the only one out there but you’ve never known anyone that was significantly different from yourself.The Get Uncomfortable Podcast is for anyone wanting to build community by and through making the uncomfortable conversations about politics, religion, and race common-place. Get started here twice a month and see where this journey can ...

Hosted by bestselling author, Seth Adam Smith, FORWARD is a motivational podcast filled with stories, ideas, and awe-inspiring interviews of people who refused to quit.

Known as the ‘Age of Enlightenment,’ the 1700s was a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. ‘500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century’ offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place at the time. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in philosophy.

Eighteen-year-old high school dropout Beaumont Benning has been working a dead-end job transporting cadaver heads by messenger bag for the last three years. As a human working for the local ghoul cartel, there isn't much in the way of promotion potential. So, when a dodgy-sounding job opportunity comes Beau's way, who is he to say no? Especially to people who might eat him for saying no.

Join us for the AI Standards Stack podcast series, hosted by Professor Michael Mainelli (Z/Yen Group) and Adam Leon Smith (AIQI). This podcast series examines the latest developments in AI assurance, alignment, governance, and responsible innovation. Each session features expert guests from around the world who are shaping standards, ethics, regulation, and best practices for trustworthy artificial intelligence.

Welcome to LoserCast, the show where we proudly spotlight the world's biggest losers past, present, and otherwise. Every week, the hosts (and whatever brave guests join us) bring a nominee they believe deserves the crown of "Biggest Loser." They’ll hype their pick, trash everyone else’s, and battle it out until only one loser stands. At the end of each episode, live viewers and the fine folks on X will vote, and those results kick off the next show as we update the official Loser Board. This all leads to the end-of-year LoserOff, where champions of failure collide. Choose anyone you want: ...