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Educator and multimedia reporter Marian Burnbaum interviews one of the nation's leading thinkers in education and video gaming, James Paul Gee, Mary Lou Fulton Presidential Professor of Literary Studies at Arizona State University. Professor Gee explains how "good" video games in any genre, including violent video games, can be examples of active, deep learning at almost any age.

Stuck on a small planetoid, we find Major Joachim Merlot. He's the military equivalent of a street sweeper, defending Earth against an alien race of stinking fish-like creatures. Merlot isn't interested in being any kind of hero - he just wants to return home and see who won the office betting pool. His odds of making it back alive are only one in 16, but that doesn't matter. He's been issued a handy dandy Battle Ready Android with the fire power of an entire platoon. The only problem? He can't let the android think too much.

Imagine: The Utopian World We Already Live In is a bold, eye-opening exploration of what happens when we stop waiting for catastrophe to bring out the best in us—and start making that five-minute utopia permanent.

When We Fight, They Win isn’t another partisan book pointing fingers at “the other side.” It’s not about proving one party right and the other wrong. It’s about something far bigger—and far more urgent. For decades, Americans have been told to pick a side, blame a side, and fight that side. Meanwhile, both parties, politicians, donors, and media industries profit from keeping us divided. The truth? Division makes America weaker. Unity—real unity—is the only way we reclaim our power as citizens.

In a time when global food production is at an all-time high, why does hunger, poverty, and malnutrition still devastate entire communities? Plenty is not just another book about world hunger—it’s a bold, eye-opening investigation into the broken systems, global corruption, and economic inequality that keep billions trapped in cycles of food insecurity, starvation, and injustice.

Not your average kids’ devotional. This one was built for boys who are ready to grow deeper, live bolder, and build real faith that lasts. Bold Is for the Brave Boy: A Christian Devotional for Boys Ages 8–12 is a life-changing 40-day Bible-based journey packed with powerful short stories, real-life lessons, daily scriptures, journal prompts, and faith-based challenges designed specifically for boys navigating middle school, friendships, emotions, and identity.

Battle-Tested is a 60-day Christian devotional designed specifically for boys ages 13–15 who want to grow stronger in their faith, confidence, character, and mental strength. Whether used at home, in youth group, or solo, each powerful devotion helps teen guys face real struggles—from temptation and insecurity to anger, pressure, and identity—while learning how to follow Jesus boldly and live with purpose.

Not your average devotional for girls. This one was written for girls who feel deeply, think deeply, and want their faith to mean something—every day, in real life. Girl, God Gets You is a life-changing 40-day Bible-based journey packed with powerful short stories, relatable lessons, daily scriptures, guided journal prompts, and real-life faith challenges designed specifically for Christian girls navigating middle school, friendships, emotions, family, and self-worth.

A Devotional Unlike Any Other — Helping Kids Face Real Feelings with Real Faith! Most devotionals for kids offer quick Bible verses and surface-level encouragement. Faith Over Feelings goes deeper — helping boys and girls ages 8–12 tackle real emotions like fear, sadness, anger, anxiety, and doubt while building a strong, lasting relationship with God and Jesus.