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It’s Halloween, and the Smurfs are excited for treats and for the costume party. But for Scaredy Smurf, Halloween is the worst day of the year! There are so many things in the dark to be afraid of. And this year, there’s a big monster on the loose. How will Scaredy get through the night?

Join the last vestiges of Humanity and their alien allies (the reptilian Thrynn, the insectoid Velox, and the plant-based Elowan) as they attempt to carve out their own territory in a sector of space filled with wondrous opportunity and deadly threats. Brave explorers seek out new worlds to colonize while merchants cruise from starport to starport, their holds laden with exotic goods. Not all in this futuristic setting have noble intent. For every prospector and trader attempting to make a difference, a dozen pirates, smugglers, and mobsters engage in all manner of criminal enterprise.

A white stork brings Baby Smurf to Smurf Village, one Smurf takes on the whole village in the Smurf Olympics, three Smurfs go back in time and become little Smurflings again, and more in this third volume of classic Smurf stories.

What does it mean to be a Smurf? Find out in this heartfelt and hilarious guide to what it takes to be a member of of the Smurf family. As Papa Smurf once told Smurfette, “It doesn’t matter where you came from. What matters is who you choose to be!” Do you have what it takes to be a Smurf, too?

Three Smurfs get to go back in time and become little again when they enter Father Time’s big clock. They are not worried or panicky as they enjoy being Smurflings again. Back in Smurf Village, the Smurflings feel bad to see lonely Smurfette sad. She needs a friend, and they decide to get a formula from one of Gargamel’s magic books to create a friend for Smurfette. Gargamel knows of this and starts to devise an evil plan....

"A brilliant and brilliantly different" (Kiese Laymon), wrenching and redemptive coming-of-age memoir about the difficulty of growing up in a hazardous home and the glory of finding salvation in geek culture. Stranded within an ever-shifting family’s desperate but volatile attempts to love...

Baker Smurf gets help from Smiley and Grouchy to complete a cake, Handy Smurf tries everything he can think of to fly like a bird, a magical spell on Harmony’s trumpet puts all the Smurfs to sleep, and more! Perfect for young listeners and fans of all ages.

Has anyone ever told you gamers out there that your time would be better spent studying? Well, don't let go of that joystick just yet! Turns out, advancing to that next level of Super Mario Brothers has a similar effect on your brain as getting an A on your spelling test. Video games have been successful at training elite groups in the US military and future doctors. Discover how they can help boost your brain power too!

Meet the Meeps! Dave goes on an epic quest to save Carl and Spidroth.

The phantoms are coming! Dave, Carl, and Spidroth try to help out a cursed village.

In Simply the Best: Interviews with Video Game Designers, Composers and Scofflaws, author Mat Bradley-Tschirgi interviews dozens of indie and professional designers who have worked on such classics as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Fallout, and Leisure Suit Larry in this delightful tome.

A thoughtful look into Uwe Boll’s 11 films inspired by and based on video games, Mat Bradley-Tschirgi’s The Films of Uwe Boll, Vol. 1: The Video Game Movies (2003-2014) takes a deep dive into one of Hollywood’s most notorious directors starting from House of the Dead all the way up to In the Name of the King 3: The Last Mission. Bradley-Tschirgi’s knowing critique brings listeners a new appreciation into Boll’s many celluloid ventures where pixels and cinema collide!

Enderman feels alone in his dark, cold world. He has heard stories of other enderman traveling to colorful worlds. They come back to share their stories of how the other world is beautiful. The endermen would come back home with blocks they have stolen from that world. Enderman starts to write in his journal speaking of how he is curious to see this colorful world with his own eyes. When he finally gains the courage to explore this new world, he decides to visit at nighttime.

Are you smurfing for an adventure? Join Smurfette, Clumsy, Hefty, and Brainy as they travel through the Forbidden Forest and discover a lost village full of girl Smurfs!

Dave and his friends continue their magical journey home. Can they save the world from the Robot King before it's too late?

Press start! Two game playing orphan boys are about to have their lives and XP changed when four beings from the world of video games come to ours! But they didn't come alone. The vile villains known as Glitchers are prepared to wreak havoc in our world one arcade at a time! Can Noob, Cheat, Trophy, and Boss save us all from the glitchers while finding their way back home to the realm of console city? Press start, choose your favorite character and get ready to play with the V.G. Heroes!

Dave thought one Steve was bad enough, but now he’s about to face his worst nightmare: a whole town of Steves! Can Dave and his friends prevent Steveageddon? Find out in this unofficial novel set in the world of Minecraft.

Papa Smurf is excited to lead everyone on an unforgettable trip to see the rare, beautiful Blue Moon! Everyone is having fun on the journey—or almost everyone. Brainy just wants to get there already, and he keeps asking an age-old question: How much farther, Papa Smurf?

Dave and his friends finally reach Bedrock City, the ancient settlement where they hope to find an end portal.

Let’s face it: the digital age has changed the way we parent. So, instead of ignoring what your children are playing or removing the games altogether, Know Thy Gamer offers an opportunity for parents to understand their children and the kinds of games they are playing. By discussing some of the most important movements in the gaming world, Drew guides parents to understanding and loving their gamers through a Christian lens.