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Carter Ash wakes up with no memories in a virtual basic training. All the recruits will die within the next six weeks. Lucky for them, they've all got three lives. He's assigned to a squad with his goofy friend and another captivating cadet, Iris. They have to keep each other alive as long as possible because when they die, they get assigned their permanent character class. And everyone in the squad wants a valuable class, ideally the kind where you don't get killed immediately.

Morrigan died as the unwilling sacrifice in a demonic ritual, but the Grim Reaper has another plan for this wayward soul—to make her his new apprentice! Reaping isn't exactly her dream summer job, (long hours, crappy pay, no benefits) but with the alternative being banished to limbo, she's ready to give it a shot! Will Morrigan embrace her new role as a bringer of death, or cling hopelessly to her lost humanity? Either way, she'll have to adapt to a world of spirits, hollows, black magic, and demons while completing her daily murder list is "just part of the job.

Bob has successfully outed himself as a dragon, claimed the town of Fidler's Mill as his own, and secured the affection of the best barmaid in town. Having ascended to the lowest ranks of Imperial nobility, he finds new and lucrative opportunities opening up, and the possibility of vastly increasing his hoard seems to be in his grasp. Bob ends the human slave trade by eating two dwarves and a pixie in a trenchcoat (ketchup recommended), accidentally starting an imperial civil war in the process.

Karma is a cruel mistress. Being isekai'd into the body of a dragon whose only task is to guard and grow a pile of shiny treasure seemed like a win to Bob. Flight, Might, Bite — and all it cost him was dying? Fair trade! There's even a dungeon core as a bonus to his starting pile of treasure! The system claimed this was a downgrade from his human life, but it didn't feel like it… at first. Unfortunately, his dungeon sprite is a borderline-psychotic 1200-year-old pixie from a cultivation world who just missed out on becoming a god.

Don't start a war. Don't get your trainees killed. And most importantly, don't date them. Hunting monsters for coin was enough for me, until the King begged me to tame the wildest beast of all: a guild with no humans.

The powerful alien empire of the Gumalagians turns their attention to the United Interplanetary Republic. While Carter has faced dangerous opponents, nothing could prepare him for what’s to come. He must find allies and grow stronger — without sacrificing the people he loves. Along with an audacious and alluring Admiral, Carter races against the clock to assemble a fleet that can save them all.

When Darran takes his students on a winter hunt, the last thing he expects to find is a talking draken. It should have been a simple quest, but smart beasts know exactly how to get under your skin. Loyalties bend. Temptations rise. And the line between master and trainee begins to blur. As if that weren't enough, a letter from the desert speaks of a godlike beast stirring in the east, the same desert he once called home. But before he can face that, Darran must confront the monsters in his quarters...and the one in the forest, purring his name.

I came to the guild to keep it from tearing the realm apart. Now I’m covered in wolf hair, running errands for meddling gods, and down one tunic, thanks to a tiger’s claws. My nerdy assistant keeps a calendar that could run an empire. The clingy wolfgirl has no concept of personal space. And the shy bunny alchemist? She’s gone maniacal, one experiment away from blowing the roof off. They’re expert hunters. It’s life in the guild that’s the real problem. Every day tests my diplomacy, my strength, and my willpower…and that last one’s running dangerously low.

Melmarc Lockwood dreams of becoming a Gifted, unlocking a Skill and Class that will set him apart. For the minute few fortunate enough to gain these abilities, becoming Delvers who enter and seal Portals is just the beginning. Melmarc's wish is far greater: he wants to become a Delver so powerful that battles end before they even start, with his mere presence. But, that goal feels quite distant, almost unattainable. However, with an uncle who has an odd penchant for collecting 'civilized discarded items', and a brother with a unique Class, maybe Melmarc just might achieve the impossible.

Are you curious about birds? How many species of birds live in our world? Do birds talk to one another? Why do some birds have colorful feathers? Birds, Feathers, Eggs and Beaks explains birds to little ones.

Are you curious about butterflies? What’s the difference between a butterfly and a moth? When is the best time to look for moths? Does a caterpillar really turn into a butterfly? Learn more with Butterflies and Moths.

Are you curious about sharks? How many different types of sharks are there? What was the largest shark that ever lived? What is a baby shark called? Learn more with Smithsonian: Sharks.

Are you curious about the Tyrannosaurus rex? Did you know the T. Rex is related to birds? Did you know they could run up to 20 miles per hour? Did you know a T. Rex can lift 400 pounds? Learn more with Smithsonian: T.Rex.

Wish goodnight to all the tools scattered around the astronomy lab! Little space scientists everywhere will love to wind down the day with this sweet parody of classic children’s book, Goodnight Moon. A modern scientific twist to a beloved bedtime favorite filled with space science fun!

After a surprising victory, Carter Ash finds himself leading a large civilization during a tumultuous time. But there’s no time to rest—The remnants of his former enemies still threaten his people’s stability, while an old foe grows ever stronger. The only way to survive is to keep building the United Interplanetary Republic. With the help of a flirtatious scientist’s eager experiments, he struggles against increasingly bleak odds.

Don’t start a war. Don’t get your trainees killed. And most importantly, don’t date them. Hunting monsters for coin was enough for me, until the King begged me to tame the wildest beast of all: a guild with no humans. Catgirls run the damn place. The bunny alchemist’s afraid of her students. And a wolfgirl thigh-choked me in the woods.

Are you curious about rocks and gems? What are the differences between rocks, minerals, and gems? Are there rocks in outer space? How many kinds of gems exist? Learn more with Smithsonian: Rocks & Gems.

Are you curious about trains? Who drives the train? How long can a train be? What are all the cars used for? Learn all about Trains—then and now with Smithsonian: Trains.

Morrigan tries to make the best of her life as a teenage reaper, but who would have guessed reaping itself wouldn't be the only big thing on her plate. When a long-lost relative comes out of the woodwork, it only complicates things more, but before she packs up and goes, she needs to make sure Pepper will be okay in her absence. Alice, meanwhile, has duties involving another of her friends, and getting on the radar of a cruel goddess might only be the beginning of her problems.

Become a shifter. Build my pack. Be the leader these people need. I’ve always known I was different. There’s a beast inside me, clawing to get free—and it finally breaks loose when I return to Thornveil City, a magic-soaked metropolis crawling with shifters. Soon, I’m teamed up with a razor-sharp wolfgirl whose bite is much deadlier than her bark, and we have one mission: protect a dangerously-gorgeous kitsune heiress from those evil creatures who want her magic for their own twisted ends.