Anshar was one of the first Angels ever created. He was over 12 billion years old. He was created to perform the function of a Gatherer. His kind policed the borders between the lower worlds and they prevented demons, elementals, vampires, and other lesser entities from crossing into the realm of Earth. Anshar and his partner Rodare were also charged with the duty of escorting the souls of select fallen humans from the lower worlds into the Celestial City.Anshar had carried out his...

The greatest achievements in human history have been attained by those individuals who strive to elevate themselves above the everyday ebb and flow of life. This yearning to achieve is central to our search for happiness. We want to laugh, to sing, and to feel good at the end of the day as much as we might wish to do anything else.Happiness is an art. If you wish to practice this art, you must first decide that it is something that you want, above everything else. People that choos...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist teaches fearlessness in her inspirational memoir: "Take Huffington's advice and you'll be unstoppable" ( Glamour ).Author, syndicated columnist, occasional actress, and businesswoman Ariana Huffington examines the ways in which fear affects the lives of women, and the steps anyone can take to conquer fear. Observing that her own teenage daughters were beginning to experience some of th...

For three long years after her husband died, Nora Katsaros was on the run. And now that she’s finally found a place to call home, she’s not about to let anyone stand in the way of raising her daughter in peace – not even Charon, the womanizing, drop-dead-gorgeous former god who works at her restaurant.Unfortunately, Charon’s love-‘em-and-leave-‘em lifestyle brings trouble to Nora’s doorstep when a jealous husband shows up looking for a fight. When the man threatens Nora’s safety, C...

The New York Times Bestseller"A welcome change from the sloganeering, political mudslinging and products of spin doctors."—The Philadelphia Inquirera stirring and provocative trip inside the minds and hearts of a diverse group of people whose beliefs—and the incredibly varied ways in which they choose to express them—reveal the American spirit at its best.Based on the NPR series of the same name,

Ken'ishi, a young ronin, travels through the wild countryside to the fortress of his new master, and encounters two strangers--one who demands his head, and the other, his heart. Which will he lose first?

Having become Guardians, Samuel's children now must learn to manage their new powers as sinister forces gather. Story two of the Guardians Series. A collection of stories following the events of a family that shape a kingdom, The Guardians series is a continuing look into the lives of true heroes. The Recipe, inherited instructions to a secret magic, is passed on and protected by each generation of Guardians. Guided by inner strength and the abilities invested through Essence magic, the Knigh...

Are you aware of the function of your soul? Could you identify your soul? Did you know that your soul has a purpose? What must your soul do in order to evolve? Are you following your soul's calling? Are you happy with your occupation? Are you happy with your relationships?This thought provoking book is meant to be read slowly to digest."Dottie Randazzo gently yet powerfully shepherds us on a journey back to find the soul that we were born with and to recognize its place and...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMillions of readers literally defined their lives through Gail Sheehy's landmark bestseller Passages. Seven years ago she set out to write a sequel, but instead she discovered a historic revolution in the adult life cycle. . .People are taking longer to grow up and much longer to die. A fifty-year-old woman--who remains free of cancer and heart disease-- can expect to see her ninety-second birthday. Men, too, can expect a dramatically lengthene...

Ash has never been so nervous in his life. He sits no more than five miles away from where his wife sleeps yet he can not go to her. A large battle is about to break out and Ash's presence cannot be known until the proper time. As the battle draws nearer Ash can only hope that his training in the demon lands was enough to prevail otherwise he will lose everything.

Discover joy and meaning in your life with this inspirational wisdom from #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans.The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Walk and The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans has met hundreds of thousands of people and heard many of their stories in his travels over the past two decades. Most of the people he meets are hungry for inspiration; they love his novels because his chara...

The classic New York Times bestseller by Senator Al Franken, author of Giant of the SenateSenator Al Franken, or Dr. Al Franken, as he prefers to be called, has written the first truly indispensable book of the new millennium. Filled with wisdom, observations, and practical tips you can put to work right away, Oh, the Things I Know! is a cradle-to-grave guide to living, an easy-to-follow user's manual for human existence.What does...