Ancient Times

Discover the desired, yet elusive secret to eternal youth, as you plunge into the depths of humankind's relentless pursuit for longevity in "The Fountain of Youth." This entrancing eBook meticulously curates the history, evolution, and future prospects of anti-aging remedies, propelling readers through an enlightening journey in time, cultures, and diverse thought processes. Unravel the enigma of the timeless quest for longevity as the book carries you from the spell-binding first tales of age-defying elixirs in Chapter 2, to the anti-aging practices developed during the grandeur of the ...

The 20th-century elder Abba Matta of Egypt, known in the West as Matthew the Poor, is widely regarded as the greatest Egyptian elder since St. Antony the Great. He produced a huge and varied body of work in Arabic, only a little of which has been translated into English. In addition, a great many of his informal talks to monks and visitors were recorded. This volume is the first appearance in English of a small selection of these talks.

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.

Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Award A captivating historical novel with spell-binding mysteries, inspired by actual people, places and events. B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree A compelling novel with several sub-stories in different settings and time periods that bring life to each one. Helen Ainsley is a best-selling mystery writer struggling with cancer. She returns to her childhood home in rural Brattleboro Vermont for the serenity she hopes will rekindle her imagination. Ainsley Hill Farm was originally an Inn dating back to the American Revolution. With a new-found friend, an old golden ...

This concise, easy-to-read book describes the method of performing Umrah and Hajj in simple steps. It is a must-buy for any Muslim who aspires to visit Makkah one day, in order to perform the sacred rituals of the holy pilgrimage, or for anyone else who wishes to gain more knowledge and insight about the fifth pillar of Islam. What is different about this book is that it also describes the emotional, human aspect of Hajj: the personalized, practical experiences of sacrifice, empathy and compassion that a pilgrim goes through during the journey, which leave an unparalleled impact upon them ...

Women have made their mark on history in a variety of ways. However, the list of well-known women leaders is rather shorter than a similar list of men leaders. Some of these female leaders, like Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II, are familiar to many people. Their stories are in this book. Also herein are the stories of many lesser-known female leaders, whose stories as just as compelling as those famous queens'. It's not just countries, either. In this book you will find stories of women leaders of movements. Most people can probably Rosa Parks as a leader of the civil rights ...

In this pragmatic, insightful audiobook, Dr. Don Colbert shows you how to live virtually free from the distressing symptoms of colds, flu, and sinus infections. By employing the spiritual insight, powerful faith, godly wisdom and sound medical advice in this book, you don't have to suffer from colds, flu and sinus infections any longer.

Adventure, mystery, across the boundaries of time... the Mummy King's Realm. An archaeologist armed with a bow shoots an arrow into adventure... Ryder discovers a mysterious empty sarcophagus in a tomb. Then his Egyptologist partner Janet goes missing.He vows to go after her, even if it means journeying across the boundaries of reason and existence. Ahead of Ryder and his dog lies a pre-dynastic realm of myth: the mysterious Mistress of the Bow and Ruler of Arrows, the evil Lord Set, legions of animal-headed creatures, the venerable bird-man, the child Horus. And key to it all is the quest ...

AD 936. The great warrior, Einar Unnsson, wants revenge. His mother's assassin has stolen her severed head and Einar is hungry for his blood. Only one thing holds him back. He is a newly sworn in Wolf Coat, and must accompany them on their latest quest. The Wolf Coats are a band of fearsome bloodthirsty warriors, who roam the seas, killing any enemies who get in their way. Now they're determined to destroy their mortal enemy, King Eirik, who has captured the throne of Norway. Yet, for Einar, the urge to return to Iceland is growing every day.

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 ...

He survived the end of his kind. Now, can this Bigfoot, the last Riftwalker, survive the horrors of human warfare and a collapsing universe to save all existence? Plunged into a symbiotic interface with an ancient Machine Intelligence, the being known as the Riftwalker is tasked with a mission of cosmic importance: reweave the shattered dimensional tapestry and restore balance before all realities unravel. His first terrifying destination in The Shattered Front is Earth, specifically the blood-soaked mud and unimaginable carnage of WWI's Western Front. Here, amidst the "energetic and ...

Explore Marcus Aurelius' enduring wisdom with "Stoic Quotes About Life, Love & Success," a fascinating anthology chosen by Boris Mullayev. The stoic ideas of ancient Rome and the unrelenting demands of modern life are bridged by this deep collection of wisdom. Listeners will learn how the Stoic principles of virtue, self-control, and reason may set the groundwork for happiness and personal development through Mullayev's insightful comments. Discover how to separate oneself from the turmoil of the outside world and discover inner calm, just as Aurelius did more than two millennia ago.

Step into the world that exists just beyond the realm of common knowledge, and emerge enlightened. If you are ready to embark on this thrilling journey, then listen to The History of Witchcraft now, and dive deep into the mystifying annals of witchcraft....

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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...

Though Gavin McShane is happy for his sister and her new life, his own has foundered. As he tries to recover from his lover’s betrayal, he finds solace in the work of being a fisherman in the Orkneys. On his tiny island he finds relief in seclusion - until he meets the ghostly Blue Lady of Marr.

City of Uruk, Sumer, 31st century B.C. Abi has given up on love, but when the mysterious Kal shows up at her father’s tavern one night she can’t resist him, or his intoxicating kisses. The problem is she has no way of finding him again. When her cousin finds herself in trouble, and asks Abi to take her place as priestess in the ancient fertility ritual performed with the King himself every year, she reluctantly agrees. Kal can’t get the alluring woman he met the other night at the tavern in town out of his head. Her kisses were the sweetest he’d ever tasted. He fully intends to find...

The end of the world is coming, and all hope of salvation falls to Lisbeth. Traveling back in time, she must reverse mistakes from the past that have led to the looming apocalypse. But she can't do it alone.

Delve into the captivating journey of one of society's oldest institutions with The Evolution of Prisons. This illuminating eBook provides a comprehensive exploration of how prisons have transformed from rudimentary structures of confinement to complex institutions of modern correctional facilities. The narrative begins in the ancient world, exploring early forms of punishment in civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Discover the philosophies that governed incarceration and the varied roles that prisons played in these nascent societies. Move through time to the medieval era, where ...

Time travel meets urban fantasy. Book 1 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. Medical student Felicia Sanchez is only trying to help an injured man when she slips through a time rip and into 19th century New Orleans, one very different than the one ...