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This is the first volume of a new comedy series that delivers a next generation twist on stand-up. An entertaining hour where reality meets stand-up comedy via performances and profiles of the next generation of great African American comics. We Got Next takes you into the talent scout lab of Bob Sumner (Founder/Producer/Lead Talent Scout of Def Comedy Jam series with Russell Simmons on HBO) as he sets out to answer the question, “Who’s next?”

Six thousand years ago, my ancestor fled the world that we had called home for millions of years because of a foolish war based solely on religious ideology, which should have long since faded into our past. We thought we had found peace among the stars, and instead, we found only enemies. Now war rages in the Orion arm of the galaxy, and while we have our back turned, an ancient and evil enemy has returned.

Thirty years ago, Sergeant Samantha Jane Elliott had just found the love of her life when her team was attacked. Seven people, including Jay “Cowboy” Evans were ripped from her life in only moments. She’s dreamed of a time when she would see Cowboy again, holding on to the romantic notion of heaven and a happily ever after. As Sam lies dying, the last thing she sees is Cowboy, looking just as he did the night of the attack. But when she awakes, Sam discovers there is no white light or angel wings - there are vampires in uniform and horrifying visions of Cowboy being ripped out of her life again.

The capital city of the Anirian Empire simmers with unrest. The emperor stands as the last scion of the imperial dynasty, but at 16, the boy is powerless against an oppressive regent who seeks to tighten his hold on the throne. As sides are drawn and conspiracies are set into motion, six individuals emerge to carve a foothold for their own ambitions.... A self-exiled warrior fueled by vengeance. A lowborn courtesan driven to rule. A once powerful general turned reclusive cripple. A gifted strategist intent on treachery. An idle hero and his honor-bound brother.

Janice Bracken loves her career as a bodyguard providing Secret Service-level protection to corporate executives traveling abroad. After a grueling round of travel, she's looking forward to a few days off and relaxing with her oldest friends in Tucson. Her vacation goals are simple: a decent margarita, a little time by the pool, and finding out if Jim "Mac" MacPherson can live up to the fantasies she's always had about him. However, Janice's plans change when she spots Mac's willful daughter, Emily, in danger at a street fair.

Christmas is right around the corner, but after creating a society scandal, New York heiress Melody Hascall-Ebons has nowhere to turn. Cut off by her family for running away with an actor, Mel is penniless, homeless, and disgraced. There’s only one place to go, and that’s back to the fiancé she ditched. But instead of her ex, she finds his friend Daveed Rafik. The handsome military translator disarms Mel with his easy smile and surprising sympathy. But as she struggles to get her life on track, the last thing Mel needs is to fall into the strong arms of her ex-fiancé’s best friend.

The Mapps, a fiercely independent Native American family, fight back as government agencies ignore treaty agreements and try to exert control over Mapp family land. Nick Delgado, a young wildland firefighter for the Bureau of Land Management, searches for his own place in a world that teeters between alien and achingly familiar. Faced with the driest fire season on record, the Mapps must place their trust in a government less than honorable, while Nick struggles with regulations and familial expectations to become the man he needs to be.

With 12 years under his belt as a highly-regarded paramedic in Detroit, Bobbie Badger has seen it all. Despite a tragic loss that shattered his home life, he has remained a stoic guardian to the city, committed to saving lives. Until someone, or something, chose him as a target.

As ominous warnings surface, and those closest to him begin to turn up dead, Badger's only salvation could rest with his estranged wife, Holly - a combat veteran and sheriff's deputy.

Will skill, passion, and determination be enough to overcome what hunts him?

A fresh start. An old flame. A killer's new obsession. Ridley Meyer's latest murder has left him unsatisfied, but the spitfire with the U-Haul may provide just the challenge he craves. Facing imminent foreclosure on her inherited island home, veterinarian Audrey West seizes the opportunity to start a new life. Determined and focused, Audrey is committed to her plans...but what she hadn't planned on was running into the cross hairs of a killer.

Lela Charles never imagined that working for the Alexanders would involve traveling out of the country. After breaking up with Jordan Alexander six weeks ago, they are thrown back together to find a missing resort employee or bring back her body. They'll have to put their differences aside to solve the case. But Lela isn't so sure she can do that when one of Jordan's old flames shows up to help investigate the case.

Ethan's story is finally here in this spin off series from Marla Josephs' Alexander Ranch series. The team is still fighting crime and solving cases with a few new faces. This case has Ethan working with Sasha to find out who is harassing a teacher at the local school and trying to frame their client. Or, is their client guilty? As the letters turn from harsh accusations to hostile threats, the team must work fast to solve this one before someone gets hurt.

Born into a Russian Mafia family, Vlad Karev is no stranger to violence … but this time it’s personal. Someone has murdered his father and Vlad can’t rest until he finds the killer. When the trail leads to an art gallery, Vlad wants to dig deeper, but he needs help from the owner’s daughter. The pretty redhead is far too innocent for a man like Vlad, but he’ll do what it takes to get the information he needs. His obligations are to the family, even if that means using the fiery woman.

Rare bookstore owner Dmitry Karev left the Russian Mafia behind when his wife died, but there's too much at stake to keep his back turned any longer. His father is dead and his brothers may be next. Someone's been leaving Dmitry clues about the killer, but he never expected his informant to be a bombshell like Harper Allen. Now the curvy computer expert is testing not only Dmitry's methodical nature, but his self-restraint as well. But with his family's lives in the balance, Harper may be the best chance Dmitry's got to catch a killer.

An in-depth exposition of Leviticus.

FBI agent Savannah Casillero never backs down. She already lost her partner on this case, and now she's more determined than ever to find Sergey Karev's killer. With the Mafia's former head of security under her thumb, she finally has a way inside - as Maxim's girlfriend. Controlling the lone wolf may be a bit of challenge, but Savannah's confident she can handle it. The six-and-a-half-foot Mafia man is certainly not her type, but she'll do more than play along to make it believable.

After a botched raid in Afghanistan, ex-army specialist Michel Deverroux returned to Galveston, Texas, with more baggage than intended. Without family, friends, or money, Michel turned to drugs to relieve the horrors of war. He knew it was a dark path, but he saw no other choice. Michel was awash in a world of numbness and addiction until his estranged uncle Andy died, leaving Michel a rundown beach front home and a hefty inheritance. With something to finally call his own in the world, a spark of hope returns to Michel's life.

Educator and multimedia reporter Marian Burnbaum interviews one of the nation's leading thinkers in education and video gaming, James Paul Gee, Mary Lou Fulton Presidential Professor of Literary Studies at Arizona State University. Professor Gee explains how "good" video games in any genre, including violent video games, can be examples of active, deep learning at almost any age.

You already know the basics of good health. So why do you still struggle to reach your wellness goals, feel energized, and have a balanced life? Dr. Robin's book, The E Factor: Engage, Energize, Enrich - Three Steps to Vibrant Health, addresses the three factors that will move you forward to optimal well-being. Dr. Robin shares how to engage a wellness lifestyle, first by knowing your why, setting your intention, planning your path, and finding your tribe.

Tons of money. Tons of fame. Tons of hot sex. Being the drummer in one of the biggest bands in the Miami area comes with all of the privileges you could imagine.

Instantly captivated by his female coworker, he soon learns of her relationship to his boss. Lust, desire, temptation, forbidden touches...when playing with his boss' girl he must remember one thing...In life, there are no happy endings.