The epic story of our evolution in seven big steps! How did we become who we are? With trademark wit, acclaimed science writer Pamela S. Turner breaks down human evolution into the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens. How, when, and why did we: 1.stand up, 2.smash rocks, 3.get swelled heads, 4.take a hike, 5.invent barbecue, 6.start talking (and never shut up), and 7.become storytellers? This fascinating, wickedly funny account of our evolutionary journey turns science into an irresistible story. Vetted by experts at the Smithsonian's Human Origins Program, the book also features incredibly detailed portraits by celebrated paleo-artist John Gurche that bring our early ancestors to life.

The only thing more dangerous than an angel of death is one obsessed with vengeance. Karla Black has always known she's different from other people. She learns just how different after she's fatally stabbed and brought back to life as a half-human angel of death.With newfound power comes a newfound boss.Samael despises her. He considers Karla impure and resents her relationship with her partner Xariel. . .who also happens to be Samael's ex-lover. When he takes that hatred to a higher level, Karla vows vengeance – a task easier said than done. With the loss of their angelic powers, Karla and Xariel face a dilemma – how will they defeat an unstoppable Samael, whose poisoned rapier can kill human and angel alike? If Karla doesn't awaken to her true identity, both heaven and earth are in danger of annihilation. 42,632

Making a deal with the Devil is the least of his problems. Zaphkiel, a chain-smoking, hard-drinking archangel, never intended to unleash the sun demon upon the city. Bad enough his boss wants him dead, and this recent crime is the perfect excuse. The timing couldn't be worse. Somehow, Zaphkiel's executed lover, Caliel, is alive and reincarnated as Sean. Zaphkiel is thrilled to be reunited with Caliel again, but will his lover feel the same when he learns Zaphkiel's darkest secret? Hired by Lucifer, Sean wants nothing more than to fit in. But how can he compete when the Devil's friends include archangels and a Tarot reader, and he was born without special abilities? Or so he believes. The Tarot hints there may be more to him than he realizes. Recruited by the Devil to find the two pentacles sun demon Sorath plans to use to destroy the universe, Zaphkiel and Sean find themselves pawns in a game of power and control. If the archangel gives his boss the pentacles, Ophaniel will overlook his crime. But Zaphkiel knows he can't trust either Ophaniel or Sorath, and the deal he's made with the Devil could cost him not only his life, but also the lover he believed gone forever. M/M sexual practices, occult themes, some violence, graphic descriptions. 35,263 Words

Imagine walking to the same place every day, to meet your best friend. Imagine watching hundreds of people pass by every morning and every afternoon. Imagine waiting, and waiting, and waiting. For ten years. This is what Hachiko did. Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo, a dog who faithfully waited for his owner at the Shibuya train station long after his owner could not come to meet him. He became famous for his loyalty and was adored by scores of people who passed through the station every day. This is Hachiko’s story through the eyes of Kentaro, a young boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog. Simply told, and illustrated with Yan Nascimbene’s lush watercolors, the legend of Hachiko will touch your heart and inspire you as it has inspired thousands all over the world.

The Winds of Change depicts the life of Alma, a young girl growing up in the rural mountains of Kentucky in the 1900s. Almaas story is full of heartwarming, and heartbreaking, moments of everyday life. Alma finds her inner strength, and manages to rise above personal tragedy. Itas the epic human struggle to survive and triumph over everyday events. Alma must leave her family and start a life of her own in the rugged and harsh mountains. We watch Alma learn to love and let go while pursuing her dreams of becoming a wife and mother.

In her inspiring new devotional, GET YOUR LIFE BACK, Pamela M. Turner provides you with a resource to push, pray and praise your way through everyday obstacles you face as you pursue living healthy. Each day's devotion was designed to encourage you to stand firmly on God's word trusting and believing that whatever you face He is there to help you. Pamela provides a practical way to raise health consciousness through prayer and supplication. God has called you to treat your body as His temple and to trust in Him in your time of trouble. We have to believe and apply His Word in everything we do. Living healthy will not happen if we don't put in the work. So where do you begin? You have to start by changing your mindset and the rest will follow. We all need help making healthy choices, overcoming what's impeding our progress and keep a willing attitude to move forward. Using this devotional, readers will be equipped to pray, push and praise GOD for the breakthroughs they will encounter along the way. Let's begin this journey.

Louisville, Kentucky 1898 Ten years earlier, Jack the Ripper terrorized London's Whitechapel district. Assigned to the case, Detective Inspector Nathan James discovered the Ripper's true nature, and made a decision that changed his life. But the murders stopped, and the Ripper disappeared. Now living in Louisville, Kentucky, Nathan runs a saloon, while trying to keep his relationship with his manservant, Stephen, secret. He's never forgotten his failure to stop the Ripper, and when murdered prostitutes start showing up, suspects the elusive killer stalks the city's streets. But is the Ripper responsible for these deaths, and will he reveal Nathan's and Stephen's darkest secret?