Although they are relative latecomers on the evolutionary scene, having emerged only 135?170 million years ago, angiosperms—or flowering plants—are the most diverse and species-rich group of seed-producing land plants, comprising more than 15,000 genera and over 350,000 species. Not only are they a model group for studying the patterns and processes of evolutionary diversification, they also play major roles in our economy, diet, and courtship rituals, producing our fruits, legumes, and gr...

Thirty and single? Well, getcha ass to the Gathering! Wait… what?Lorelei is a hint over thirty—nobody better ask how much of a hint—and isn’t sure why the hell she’s been magically hauled to the land of werewolves. But she has. Which sucks. At least they stole her while she was at the gun range. Go Pink Pistol of Doom! So, they stole her, she stole a cell phone in return, and all is crazy in her new werewolf-laced world. It gets even crazier when, 1—she discovers her sisters have b...

In this battle of wills, matrimony might be the deadliest game of all…Gentleman spy, Sinclair, Marquess of Dunkeld, must discover who’s behind the recent unrest in Scotland. But when he’s caught alone with an unmarried woman, a hasty marriage threatens his mission.Fortunately, his new wife Winnifred is everything Sinclair should want—amiable, practical, and biddable…Perhaps too biddable.It’s obvious his new wife is keeping a secret ...

**Over 100,000 copies sold!Quit playing it safe and start running toward the roar!**When the image of a man-eating beast travels through the optic nerve and into the visual cortex, the brain sends the body a simple but urgent message: run away! That’s what normal people do, but not lion chasers. Rather than seeing a five-hundred-pound problem, they see an opportunity for God to show up and show His power.Chase the Lion is more than a catch phrase; ...

How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets of the Harry Potter universe are revealed!The insanely popular Harry Potter books and movies have brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as:-Will we ever see an invisibility cloak?-How hazardous is a flying broomstick like the Nimbus 2000?-How has medicine made powerful potions ...

"Pray Like Jesus," co-authored by Pastor Mark and his daughter Ashley, is more than just a book; it's a journey into the profound prayer life of Jesus. This book is not merely meant to change the way you pray; it aims to transform your entire life. Many books cover prayer and the life of Jesus, but few delve into Jesus's prayer life, which is a paragon of perfect communion with God. Pastor Mark and Ashley explore the how, why, and where of Jesus's prayer habits, offering biblical, practica...

In this battle of wills, matrimony just might be the deadliest game of all.Sinclair, Marquess of Dunkeld, is determined to discover who’s behind the recent unrest in Scotland. But when he’s caught alone with an unmarried woman, a hasty marriage threatens his mission. While his new wife is everything a gentleman spy should want—amiable, practical, and discreet—she also proves a heady distraction., arousing primal instincts he long since buried.The daughter of a man ...

Most of us have no idea where we’re going most of the time. Perfect.“Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit–An Geadh-Glas, or ‘the Wild Goose.’ The name hints at mystery. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger, an air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious, I cannot think of a better description of what it’s like to follow the Spirit through life. I ...

Lathan Alexander is a bright, thoughtful and funny kid who finds himself spending the end of the school year and most of his last pre-teen summer in a new neighborhood with the Beck's trying to fit in. Lathan is book smart but has had little experience outside his reading. The Beck's, led by his mother's brother and cousin, attempt to help Lathan learn the ropes of life on the new block. In the new neighborhood Lathan is tested and challenged over friendships, loyalties and sports. Lathan ...

The star of Jim Butcher's New York Times bestselling novel series, The Dresden Files, Harry Dresden is a private investigator whose clients require a detective with supernatural expertise - in other words, he's a wizard for hire. The Windy City has been hit with an outbreak of savage werewolf attacks - a case made even more chaotic and challenging by the fact that Harry's uncovered no less than three lycanthropic groups, each seemingly in conflict with one another. On top of that, Harry's ...

Discover the Easiest Method to Grow Food and Herbs in Less SpaceRaised bed gardening is the best alternative for individuals that wish to grow a vegetable garden but do not have enough space, as the yields are naturally higher than flat ground gardens. Similarly, you can add quality soil into a raised bed garden to provide a more economical solution if the available soil is not suitable for growing. This is easier since you only add soil to the raised beds, rather ...

A vivid, searching journey into California's capture of water and soil—the epic story of a people's defiance of nature and the wonders, and ruin, it has wroughtMark Arax is from a family of Central Valley farmers, a writer with deep ties to the land who has watched the battles over water intensify even as California lurches from drought to flood and back again. In The Dreamt Land, he travels the state to explore the one-of-a-kind distribution system, built...