Ancient Times

An ancient curse propels talented flutist Gigi Perrin back to A.D. 408, to the court of the depraved Roman Emperor Honorius and his admirable sister, Princess Galla Placidia. There, Gigi grapples with her disbelief about what has happened, and with the strange, new world of violent politics, social upheaval and barbarians straining at the very gates of an empire. Through it all, she must struggle with her powerful attraction to a pagan senator and military commander, Quintus Magnus, a man exotically different from anyone she has ever known. On the brink of a dark and war-torn age, Gigi ...

What if everything you know about time is incomplete? What if the calendar you live by has been manipulated—altering your natural rhythm, disconnecting you from the cosmos, and removing an entire month? The Missing Month unveils ancient knowledge about humanity's original calendar systems and how we lost our alignment with nature’s time. Explore how timekeeping was once sacred and based on lunar and solar rhythms—before it was reshaped for control, commerce, and conquest. Discover how returning to the true calendar can awaken your natural flow, reset your biological clock, and deepen ...

When the Fires Come weaves a tale about an epic gathering in the dead of winter and a Council Fire that brings together ancient prophecies from far-reaching tribes, as told by their Elders. These are true prophecies of ancient ones - some already fulfilled, some currently relevant, and some warning us of what is still to come before the final end. The stories contain many echoes of Biblical truth and are fascinating and deeply meaningful to all those looking for honor or seeking guidance in these times. "When the Fires Comes is a fascinating glimpse of long-lost wisdom preserved and passed ...

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.

The ancient historian Josephus is key to a proper understanding of the time of Christ and the early church era. This recording, an abridged paraphrase of two Josephus histories, will transport you back in time to the period 37 B.C. to A.D. 70, from the time Herod took Jerusalem to become "King of the Jews," to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and its temple.

In Mummies in the Morning, Jack and Annie get another mummy when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt after reading a book on the same subject. There, they find themselves in a pyramid, face to face with a long dead queen named Hutepi. She needs their help finding her copy of the Book of the Dead for a trip to the underworld. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves?

Lachlan McLean sets out to free Ivy Tennent from the clutches of Aegir, the God of the Sea. However, Lachlan quickly finds himself pitted against supernatural powers mightier than anything he imagined possible. Where can he find the power to save his own life, much less defeat the Sea God at his own game? Once Ivy leaves the undersea world, the hypnotic power entrancing her falls away. She realizes she never loved Aegir, but she can’t go home to her own world, either. Just when she and Lachlan find each other, circumstances beyond their control threaten to tear them apart. Facing such ...

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of disability or death due to stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney failure. After improving for a period of several years, the tables seem to have turned again. Now, even with the awareness and risks involved with this silent killer, high blood pressure continues to claim more lives and has become a serious problem. Nutrition and exercise are the keys to healthier living and Dr. Colbert explains how to make them work.

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.

Soon after Billy Griffiths joins his first archaeological dig as camp manager and cook, he is hooked. Equipped with a historian’s inquiring mind, he embarks on a journey through time, seeking to understand the extraordinary deep history of the Australian continent. Deep Time Dreaming is the passionate product of that journey. It investigates a twin revolution: the reassertion of Aboriginal identity in the second half of the 20th century and the uncovering of the traces of ancient Australia.

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.

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 ...

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.

When faith collides with empire, who will bend first? Torn from his homeland as a teenager, Daniel must navigate the treacherous courts of Babylon while refusing to abandon the God of his fathers. From interpreting a king’s nightmare to facing hungry lions, Daniel’s unwavering integrity transforms him from captive to counselor—and puts his life in constant danger. Experience the gripping tale of courage and faith that has inspired readers for thousands of years. Get your copy of “Daniel: The Prophet Without Compromise” today.

Are you a Christian who feels that something is seriously wrong with much of modern-day Christianity? Do you wonder, “Where is the love, compassion and forgiveness” in todays church? If you are gaining more and more Biblical knowledge but somehow it just doesn’t seem to fit—like you have all the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle but no picture to see how to put them all together. If you are a “spiritual-but-not-religious” seeker who finds Jesus and His message captivating but also sees the Christian Church as off-putting. If you are a pursuer of mysteries, secrets, and hidden things, ...

After the earth-shattering events of the Cameron brothers’ war to reclaim the Phoenix Throne and crown Angus as King, Urlu falls into peace and prosperity at last. Everybody is happy—everyone except Hazel Green, the time-traveling woman whose spell originally cursed the land. With her friends Elle and Carmen contentedly married to Cameron brothers, Hazel is on her own—or so she thinks. There’s still one person interested in Hazel—Fergus, the young Cameron brother who came to her aid when everyone turned against her. As Fergus has some strange power of his own, the two forge an ...

Arising from collaboration between a doctor and a historian, Disease and History offers the general listener a wide-ranging and accessible account of the ways in which disease has left its dramatic mark on the past. It discusses the impact made by bubonic plague and other infections upon the ancient and medieval worlds; the likely role of syphilis in the careers of Henry VIII and Ivan the Terrible; the significance of smallpox for the conquest of Mexico; and the contribution of typhus to Napoleon's downfall and of hemophilia to the collapse of Tsarist rule in Russia.

She was called the most evil woman in the Bible. Princess Jezebel arrives in Israel determined to bridge two cultures, but when wilderness prophet Elijah declares war on everything she believes, their epic clash will shake the foundations of faith and power. Caught between gods and kings, she fights to protect her family and secure her legacy—even as an ancient curse closes in. History remembers her as a villain. But every villain believes they're the hero of their own story. Discover the woman behind the legend. Get your copy today.

Two and a half decades ago, Ascended Master Teachers Arten and Pursah appeared to Gary Renard and held a series of conversations with him that elaborated on the teachings of two spiritual classics, The Gospel of Thomas and A Course in Miracles. Gary immortalized what he learned in the books of his best-selling series. This fourth book, a companion to the original trilogy, explores six of the lifetimes in which the incarnations of Jesus and Buddha lived together, beginning in 700 BC when they were known as Saka and Hiroji.

Embark on a captivating journey through the threads of time with "Weaving Through History," the enthralling eBook that entwines the rich tapestry of our past with the fibers of our cultural fabric. Delve deep into an odyssey that spans across global civilizations, unraveling the pivotal role textiles have played in shaping our world. As you turn the virtual pages of this comprehensive exploration, you will discover the profound influence that textiles have exerted on society—from defining cultural identity to dictating economic fate. Each chapter meticulously interlaces historical ...