Ancient Times

Introducing "Tim and the Ancient Dream", a captivating children's book that takes young readers on a magical journey to Cusco! Join Tim as he explores the vibrant Peruvian culture, discovering ancient wonders at every turn. With delightful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this enchanting tale will captivate young minds and foster a love for exploration. Get your copy today and embark on an unforgettable adventure with Tim!

First Hand is a sweeping, time-spanning journey told through the eyes of Lucy — an ageless observer who has walked beside humanity for over 100,000 years. From firelight to fiber optics, she has borne silent witness to the rise and fall of empires, the birth of languages, revolutions of the heart and mind, and the quiet moments history forgets. Blending rich, photorealistic detail with philosophical insight, this book traces the spiral of time not as a straight line, but as a living tapestry — one woven with memory, myth, and the enduring thread of human experience. With every turn of ...

“Welcome to the world’s greatest mystery. It has everything-clues and ciphers, red herrings, and consciously enigmatic jokes. There are villains, victims, and heroes littering the plotlines, along with ancient books, inscrutable monuments, and strange unearthly figures that flit along through the ages as if they had a purchase agreement on eternity.” The Pharaohs of Egypt, Plato, Aristotle, Sir Isaac Newton, Francis Bacon, and the late Stephen Hawking, have all sought to learn the secret of the ancient ones. A secret so powerful it can change the world. Sprinkled throughout the ...

Bedtime Stories for Stressed Adults is your gateway to tranquility, offering 45 captivating tales crafted to help you unwind, let go of anxiety, and drift effortlessly into deep, restorative sleep.

After the Fall ratchets up the tension as time traveler Gigi Perrin and her husband, the Roman warrior Quintus Magnus, join forces with the Visigoth King Alaric to march on Rome. There waits Princess Galla Placidia, the admirable sister of the despicable Emperor Honorius. About to be forced into an arranged marriage by her brother, Placidia fears a bleak future, trapped in a loveless union. In an attempt to save Rome from barbarian invasion, Placidia puts aside her troubles and meets with Alaric’s delegation, which includes Gigi and Magnus, and the king’s second-in-command, the Visigoth...

In The Highland Guardian, historian Elena MacKenzie is transported to medieval Scotland, where her knowledge of ancient magic may decide the fate of a fortress—and her heart. As love sparks with warrior-prince Calain, they must confront betrayal, prophecy, and the cost of rewriting destiny in this sweeping time travel romance.

"Storm?" Reece eyed every man in the room with a lethal expression, “I am the storm!” In this gripping final installment of the multi-award winning novel series, Ancient Guardians, readers will be immersed in every page as a whirlwind of events take place leaving the Guardians no other choice but to trust the one person they have vowed to protect for generations: The Key. Will Reece and the Guardians be defeated by the greatest enemy they have ever faced? Scroll up and Find out today!

Nothing unusual had ever happened to her. Her life was ordinary and predictable until that day. Now, she has a secret, a secret both terrifying and compelling. “…the storyline is brilliant, and the characters are strong, fearless, caring, and vibrant…”-Amazon review “…a love story like no other: life in contemporary Britain meets life in the prehistoric Bronze Age, and what evolves is an amazing, timeless love connection…”-Amazon review “…a great love story along with a journey through the past interwoven with the present day…”-Amazon review “…I flew through this...

This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab peoples and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances. Tracing this process to the origins of the Arabic language, rather than the advent of Islam, Tim Mackintosh-Smith begins his narrative more than a thousand years before Muhammad and focuses on how Arabic, both spoken and written, has functioned as a vital source of shared cultural identity over the millennia.

All I wanted to do was relax after being in battle. I didn’t realize I had time-traveled to an ancient enchanted forest, complete with a sexy Princess. A real-life damsel in distress. A sexy, HOT damsel, who is the picture of pure innocence. She’d lost her memory. I had to help her. My Angel instinct was to leave innocence alone and not defile that purity. But my libido was overcoming my willpower. I need to possess her. Magical beings in the forest don’t want us to succeed. They work with the witch who cast a spell on her. As our two worlds collide we must work together to overcome ...

AD 916. In the Orkney Isles, a young woman flees her home to save the life of her unborn child. Eighteen years later, a witch foretells that evil from her past is reaching out again to threaten her son. Outlawed from his home in Iceland, Einar Unnsson is thrown on the mercy of his Uncle, the infamous Jarl Thorfinn 'Skull Cleaver' of Orkney. He joins forces with a Norse-Irish princess and a company of wolfskin-clad warriors to become a player in a deadly game for control of the Irish sea.

Portugal has a rich history that dates to prehistoric times. The first settlers left amazing art behind in the form of rock carvings and rock monoliths. Even though Portugal is probably best known for exploring the world during the Age of Discovery, the history of mainland Portugal is rarely described outside of the country. The purpose of this audiobook is to familiarize English speakers with the events and personas that built the Portuguese kingdom, its overseas empire, and the state that Portugal is today.

The story of Rahab comes to us through Joshua. Forty years of wandering have brought the children of Israel to their Promised Land, now controlled by the peoples of Canaan. This remarkable story tells of Jewish spies and their unexpected saving. There is a call and a reason to answer. Through it all, the hand of God moves not only nations to war, but individuals to great risks and greater rewards. My name is Rahab. I am a woman of Canaan. I do not belong in the lineage of the greatest love story, and yet, I am here. Kings have come through me. My people would look in wonder or scorn. It ...

Acclaimed historian and best-selling author Paul Johnson’s books have been translated into dozens of languages. In Socrates: A Man for Our Times, Johnson draws from little-known resources to construct a fascinating account of one of history’s greatest thinkers. Socrates transcended class limitations in Athens during the fifth century B.C. to develop ideas that still shape the way we think about the human body and soul, including the workings of the human mind.

CIPA Award Finalist, 2025! “It all started with the banishment.” Kayin lives in the shadow of his parents’ expulsion from the Garden of Eden and its lingering cloud of shame. His belief in the Creator battles with his struggle for affirmation. When suffering comes and sibling rivalry threatens, Kayin wrestles with God, grasping at shards of faith. The noise of his doubts and fears compound, until his youthful trust lies shattered, replaced by a dance of pride and jealousy. As Kayin spirals, misunderstandings within the family dynamic dominate, and whispers of temptation slither ...

Between the years of 2600 and 2200 BC, something very strange occurred. Archeologists found hundreds of figurines of reptilian-humans. Thousands and thousands of reptilians somehow invaded or were born into the greater Middle East.. That fact is well known as is the strange Scythian Cucuteni people who would build up a settlement during this time and after 75 years they would burn everything, buildings and everything else. They would move and begin again only to burn down the next settlement to the ground in another 75 years.in an apparent attempt to stave off the inevitable infection that ...

This time travel suspense story will bring you along for a wild ride. When young classicist Peter Shelton was hired by the Nehring Project, he assumed they were going to use his skills in historical research. When he learned they were preparing for a trip to Third Century Roman Italy, he was both repulsed and attracted. This meant that the Nehring Project was involved in time travel and time travel was obviously nonsense, but, at the same time, what red-blooded classicist would not jump at the possibility of actually going to the Roman Empire? Then Shelton learned that the head of the ...

Although the rightful Jarl of Orkney, Einar is not yet strong enough to overcome his rival, King Eirik. Einar and the Wolf Coats raid the pagan ceremony that will confirm Eirik's power, but due to his injured sword hand, Einar fails to kill Eirik and he and his men must flee. They seek the protection of the King of the English. In exchange for his help, the crew must undertake a perilous mission: sail to Brittany and bring a renowned scholar back to England.

Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the violent sea-faring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf. When the Northern sea wolves attack for the second year, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission across the Whale Road to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Runolf and Hunlaf have other plans.

She murdered her own grandchildren to seize the throne. For six bloody years, Queen Athaliah ruled Judah through terror, nearly wiping out the royal line of David forever. But in the temple's hidden chambers, a secret grew that could destroy her—a baby prince who should have been dead. From ancient palace intrigue to a grandmother's unthinkable choice between power and family, this gripping biblical historical fiction reveals the shocking true story of history's most ruthless female ruler. Discover the untold story of the queen who almost destroyed a kingdom. Get your copy of “Athaliah:...