Ancient Times

When apprentice mage Daniel Hadwyn is chosen as a judge for the Confederacy's premier election, he expects academic pressure—not to discover he's the living Ark of Anubis with the power to bend time itself. As a mysterious entity infiltrates the Confederacy's leadership through forbidden soul magic, Daniel and his friends become the only ones who can see through the deception. With his friend Cornella's soul fragmented into magical constructs and powerful officials falling under the entity's influence, Daniel must master his newfound abilities while navigating a world where neither ...

Tarset, a captive of time, is trapped in one of the most tumultuous periods of Egypt's history. Torn between her fated soulmate, Atum, and the life she left behind, she must grapple with a heartrending choice. As she navigates her new reality, a dangerous, uncontrollable power grows within her, threatening to consume everything in its path.

Learning a simple formula for thriving in difficult times is everybody's wish. We all want to be able to surmount obstacles and move through life smoothly, without becoming intimidated by difficulties. The Ancient Greeks took pride in their practical approach to life: How they assessed situations, made decisions, and pursued complex goals. This book presents the principles they used for solving problems and getting things done. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world as it was twenty-five centuries ago, and learn what the Ancient Greeks had to say about all important aspects of life?...

The Time Hunters and the Wraith’s Revenge is the sixth book in The Time Hunters Saga. After a happy, uneventful year, Becky and Joe Mellor’s world is thrown into chaos when a masked psychopath, The Wraith, kidnaps various members of their family and friends. To their horror, he’s hidden them at different historical disasters in a diabolical game called "The Empedoclean Trials". With time running out, Becky, Joe, and Uncle Percy must solve the clues and rescue the "participants" before they become victims of the disasters themselves!

It’s business as usual on the set of another cheap sword-and-sandal production by Pharos Pictures—until the lead actress suddenly falls into a deep, mysterious sleep. Jordan Harper can talk down high-strung starlets and knock sense into stuntmen, but this…this is the kind of uncanny problem that he’d usually bring to Mrs. Hope. Unfortunately, the preternaturally capable secretary is on a business trip with the studio head. Harper must get to the bottom of the mystery on his own before another cast member succumbs—or worse, they blow the budget.

Experience the intrigue and drama of Hungary's past as you dive into this captivating book. Learn about the country's turbulent history, filled with twists and turns, triumphs, and tragedies.

Carol Rafel knows the lengths to which the sorcerer Kragan will go to impede the fulfillment of her prophecy: destroy the wielder of necrotic magic before she destroys him. Never far from Kragan’s evil grasp, she is struck down by his wicked spell. Carol’s assassin husband, Arn, has no choice but to cast aside his precious weapon to embrace a more powerful one: the clairvoyance he shares with Carol. With time-sights linked, they must now rely on the dreamscapes of their minds to track Kragan into the shadows.

This is the exceptional case of an Argentine woman, Alejandra Silvain, who as a very young girl suffered an unusual episode of alien abduction. The event took place in front of her relatives, in the helplessness of a summer night by the sea, but the event did not end there. Alien phenomenology haunted her all her life, and her search for answers led her to discover much of the secret surrounding the UFO phenomenon, world history, and the position of human beings on our planet. In this book she tells us her whole story, and she also shares the wisdom she learned with alien beings.

Step into the heart of Africa and uncover the true story of one of the world’s richest and most resilient continents—its people, civilizations, legends, and spiritual traditions. This two-part collection blends African history and Hoodoo, offering both academic insight and ancient wisdom. Whether you're curious about mythology, tribal cultures, or spiritual practices like rootwork and conjuring, this audiobook offers a deep and compelling foundation.

Time travel meets urban fantasy. Book 3 of The Time Corps Chronicles The Time Corps Chronicles is a fantasy series that moves from worlds much like our own to those where the mythical is real and the impossible is true. Clockworks, fey, ancient spirits, time machines, talking animals and other things both beautiful and strange wait for the travelers daring enough to find them. But moving between worlds comes at a price. Astrid dreams of escaping a dull job at the California boardwalk and moving to New York for art school. But after a series of unexplainable events, she is forced into a ...

Discover the timeless wisdom hidden in ancient fables, reimagined for the modern reader. In Hitopadesha and Beyond, the enchanting world of fables comes alive with fresh perspectives and insights. This book is your gateway to exploring the profound lessons of ancient tales, adapted to resonate with today’s audience. Why Should You Read This Book? Hitopadesha and Beyond is not just a retelling of old stories. It seamlessly blends the wisdom of the ancient Sanskrit text Hitopadesha with best loved folktales and fables from other cultures, including Aesop’s fables, Panchatantra, and Jataka...

Pericles returns home more than a hero: he's the leader of Athens, the empire's beacon of light in the dark. But even during times of peace, the threat of Sparta - Athens's legendary rival - looms large on the horizon. When a sudden catastrophe brings Sparta to its knees, Pericles sees a golden opportunity to forever shift the balance of power in his city's favour. For sometimes, the only way to win lasting peace is to wage war.

The foundations of society are more seriously shaken today than they were in Socrates’s time. Men who, reasonably enough, see no hope of preserving the ancestral order, are building new societies of one sort or another, from all of which certain fundamental values are absent. It seems worthwhile, then, to recall a man who under similar circumstances stood for the spirit of free inquiry, for the inviolability of the individual, with that lonely honesty and courage which are the badge of human dignity. — From the “Author’s Note” “Mask of Silenus deserves both reading and pondering...

An ancient highlander who’s never been allowed to love. A modern woman who keeps men at arm’s length. Can their passion overcome their pasts? Althea Jarden’s botanical fieldwork keeps her happily busy, but it has kept her from relationships as well - by design. But all the self-reliance in the world can’t prepare her for being taken to ancient Scotland and what she finds there.

Alexander of Macedon has one wild dream: to rule the world. And with his childhood friends and his beloved horse Bucephalas, he sets out from his home in ancient Greece to do just that. With historian Dominic Sandbrook as our guide, join Alexander on his incredible journey, travelling through the deserts of Egypt and over the snow-capped mountains of Persia all the way to India, defeating all who stand in his way. For anything is possible with the blessing of the gods.

After the Gods. After the myths and legends came the world of Men. In their front rank stood Pericles. The Lion of the Golden Age. Experience the epic battlefields of Ancient Greece with master storyteller Conn Iggulden.

Unlock the secrets of two ancient faiths with "Samaritanism and Karaite Judaism: A Journey Through Time." This compelling 2-in-1 volume combines "Samaritanism: A Beginner's Guide" and "Karaite Judaism for Beginners," offering an unparalleled exploration into these fascinating traditions. Dive into the heart of history, belief, and culture with a guide that will captivate your mind and soul. Journey through history: Unveil the origins and evolution of Samaritanism and Karaite Judaism, tracing their unique paths through centuries of change. Understand how these faiths have stood the test of ...

Jack Randall knew immediately something was off when he pulled up to the old roadhouse. Little did he know that crossing paths that night with the establishment's beautiful bartender and her handsomely-rugged boyfriend/cook would lead to him recalling his former life as a god – or fighting a rematch with the god who had stolen his memories.

From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times.

The Dyslexic Healer, the tale of the journey of a contemporary healer, brings ancient shamanic healing skills into modern times. One morning while making breakfast, a spirit guide prompts Susie, a dyslexic artist with a healing practice, to shut down her life as she knows it. She accepts this mission and experiences her family and adventures in Sedona, Lakota sweats, and Australia.