Ancient Times

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 ...

How could the Jews comprise less than one percent of the world’s population, yet make up 22 percent of Nobel laureates? Despite passing through innumerable challenges, the Jews have produced stunningly gifted people in the sciences, humanities, and economics. Through the millennia and around the world, Jewish history is an astounding story of survival against all odds, yet a touching narrative of faith, covenant, and tradition.

The Hourglass War – An Epic Fantasy of Time, Fate, and War Time is broken. And only one man can fix it—or destroy it forever. Gadolin Alaric was never meant to be a hero. A gifted clockmaker’s apprentice, he spent his days repairing the delicate gears of timepieces—until the day time itself shattered. When the legendary Hourglass of Eternity is destroyed, reality begins to unravel, and echoes of the past and future collide in a war unlike any before. Hunted by the mysterious Ebon Circle, pursued by shadowy figures that exist outside of time, and burdened with a power he never asked ...

In a world filled with questions, skepticism and doubt, There Must Be A Reason tracks Maureen Lang’s illuminating journey exploring her own, life-long faith. In her first non-fiction book, Maureen shares five core elements as the foundation for unwavering belief in the Bible’s truth: Archeology, Science, Wisdom, Prophecy and Personal Testimonies of a Spiritual Realm. Discover how archaeology has illuminated the accuracy of Scripture, how current scientific understanding meshes with Biblical descriptions recorded centuries ago, how prophecies have been fulfilled, and how the Bible's ...

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.

After the gods, after the myths and legends, came the world of men—and in the front rank stood Pericles. Enter Pericles—the Lion of Athens. Behind him lies the greatest city of the ancient world. Before him stands the ferocious Persian army. Both sides are spoiling for war. But Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace. It’s time for a hero to rise. For his enemies to tremble. And for a city to shine like a beacon....

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.

Dreams and waking visions of roof slates, bricks, and builders' rubble crashing down on the earth from an empty sky have been the bane of Brad’s life for as long as he can remember. No doctor or psychologist has been able to help him. He eventually accepts he is beyond help. When his visions become a reality, he is relieved he isn’t mentally ill but shocked at the devastation and loss of life that the tragedy causes. Mel has lived her life on a floating city high above the Earth in an echo universe far in advance of our own. An anti-graviton cluster blows beneath her city, propelling it...

If you think history is boring, this book will change your point of view completely. History is simply a series of events linked together by the long, slender thread of time.The Mystery of Queen Nefertiti is a spectacular adventure novel in which apparently unconnected historical events weave together a dramatic and exciting story that will have you on the edge of your seat. Its frenetic pace will draw you in and its characters will become so dear to your heart that you won’t want it to end.SynopsisWhen the Wilfords move into an old, ramshackle house in London, they have no idea that ...

Includes 16 illustrations to help visualize the trivia. Unleash the power of curiosity with "Trivia Time: Fun Facts for Curious Minds." This captivating book is not just a collection of fun facts; it's an adventure through the fascinating world of knowledge that demands to be explored. Designed for curious young minds, it takes readers on a journey filled with astonishing trivia that will leave them awe-inspired and hungry for more. From the depths of the ocean to the mysteries of outer space, each page is brimming with intriguing insights and delightful nuggets of information that spark ...

Mongol leader Genghis Khan was by far the greatest conqueror the world has ever known. His empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to Central Europe, including all of China, the Middle East, and Russia. So how did an illiterate nomad rise to such colossal power and subdue most of the known world, eclipsing Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon?

Nepal may be a small country, but it has a very rich and exciting history. This audiobook takes you on a journey from the early days of Nepal’s first settlers to modern times, where kings have been replaced by democratic institutions.

It is the time belong the tumbuna - the time of the ancestors. In the ancient tropical forest, the River Tribe find two of their own, dead. They know that a shining giant has crossed into their lands. They send for a hunter from Big Village, but the young man who travels the wide river to help is not quite what they expect. He is on the run and calls himself Painted Fox. With him, comes his old and ragged dog, UkanDooAh. There are ghost tattoos on the hunters that follow, and Painted Fox must take the village girl, Atepe, and run. If he is going to survive, he will need her much more than ...

It’s Christmas time, and Becky and Joe Mellor have returned to Bowen Hall to attend the annual GITT Christmas Party - "The Enchantment Beneath the Sea Dance". However, when the party comes to a sudden, terrifying end, they are pitched into a quest for the all-powerful Spear of Fate. So begins an electrifying adventure that leads Becky, Joe, Uncle Percy and Will to the depths of the Indian Ocean, the peaks of the Himalayas and the deserts of Ancient Egypt - battling Mummies, Yetis, and a villain that Uncle Percy describes as "the vilest monster to have ever walked the earth".

This time, the sacrifice is too great to ask of anyone—even a daughter of the sky. In this thrilling conclusion to the Touch the Sky series, Jennifer once again experiences visions of the past. This time, she sees life through the eyes of the young girl Alyona, captured by the Mongolian soldiers of Genghis Khan in AD 1224. Alyona’s journey is one of pain, heartbreak, and courage as she rises above the brutal world of the Mongolians. As Jennifer is drawn deeper into Alyona’s life, she can’t escape a feeling of foreboding. Each time she returns to the present and Derek’s loving arms...

936 AD. Brittany is torn apart by war. Many nobles have sought refuge in King aethelstan's England, including Louis, prospective king of Francia. Einar and the Wolf Coats, disillusioned by events in Norway, are also at aethelstan's court. When Louis decides to take up his throne, aethelstan sees a way to make a crucial ally: a powerful noble whose support Louis needs. And aethelstan has just the men he needs to carry his message... and undertake a secret mission.The Wolf Coats' quest is fraught with danger and foreboding, for the world is changing.

Jack and Annie are off in search of another story in jeopardy, this time at a monastery in ancient Ireland. Trouble arrives when Vikings land, and Jack and Annie must find a way to escape!

Sadie is a restless teenager with a thirst for adventure. When her father mysteriously vanishes, she discovers his assistant, Gus, and her father's time machine and sets off on a journey through other time dimensions in search of him. With each jump through time, Sadie finds herself immersed in iconic moments and encounters legendary figures, from ancient civilizations to the medieval era to the American Wild West. But her mission to find her father is not without its challenges, and Sadie must use her wit, bravery, and determination to overcome the obstacles she encounters. Join Sadie as ...

Unveil the symphony of healing with "Harmonic Healing," an extraordinary exploration into the world of vibrational therapy. This transformative read invites you on a harmonic journey from ancient rituals to the frontier of medical innovation. Embrace the Genesis of Frequency Healing and unearth the roots of this profound practice embedded in cultures across the globe, from the sonorous banks of the Nile to the harmonic halls of the Greeks. Dive into "Sacred Sounds" and discover how spiritual frequencies have transcended time, influencing temples and healing spaces and how percussion ...

Hold your horses! Jack and Annie must find four secrets of greatness for Merlin the magician. To start, they travel back in time to meet Alexander the Great. He should know all about greatness, right? But young Alexander is bossy, vain, and not great at all! How can they learn from him? It’s going to take a wild black stallion, magic from Merlin, and a lot of bravery to succeed. Are Jack and Annie clever and bold enough to complete their mission?