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In AD 533, the last King of the Vandals still rules in northern Africa - but a prophecy reveals that his reign is doomed. Years before, sacred scrolls had been stolen from a high priestess, who cast a curse on the kingdom unless they were returned. The Vandal kingdom falls before the scrolls are ever found - leaving their location a mystery - and their discovery is the perfect challenge for Sam and Remi Fargo. However, before they can hunt for the scrolls, the Fargos must tend to problems within their charitable foundation.

The ancient masters of war and conquest became the most powerful force in the Near East, thousands of years ago. One of the first empires in world history, the Assyrians rose to power through the strength of their sophisticated military. The creation of professional soldiers, advanced iron weapons technology, and siege warfare tactics made the Assyrians the strongest fighting force in the ancient world.

THE TEACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE WICKED PRIEST: Their Roles, Rivalry, Conflict, and Divine Judgment in the Dead Sea Scrolls uncovers the lives, beliefs, and intense ideological conflicts of two significant figures from the Second Temple period—the Teacher of Righteousness and the Wicked Priest. In this richly researched volume, Edward D. Andrews explores the complex history of the Qumran community, a secluded Jewish sect, as seen through the Dead Sea Scrolls. These texts illuminate a society fervently devoted to righteousness, prophetic interpretation, and adherence to the Law, set ...

In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when Leto awakens from her death on the shore of a long-forgotten island, its enigmatic keeper Melantho tells her that there’s only one way the curse can be broken. Leto must kill the last prince of Ithaca.

Your bath is more than just a place to relax—it’s a powerful tool for healing, boosting energy, and enhancing beauty. Discover how a simple soak can help enhance your metabolism, melt stress, and rejuvenate your body from the inside out. For centuries, people have harnessed the power of mineral-rich baths and hot springs to promote wellness. Now, you can tap into these ancient secrets from the comfort of your home. With a blend of cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom, Bath Bombs & Balneotherapy will show you how to harness the power of bath therapy for improved health and well-being.

Shelometh has become the protector and helper of women in the ancient world, fighting battles alongside her husband and seeking justice for women treated like property and worse. Shelometh lost the throne of the Hittite Empire, disgraced her husband, and forced the exile of Ephron and herself to Canaan. Yet she worked beside him and helped defeat the army of Sargon. As Queen of Hebron she helped unite the empire and almost died in childbirth. Can the friend of both Hagar and Sarah heal the breach created by running ahead of Adonai's will? Can Hagar help Shelometh uncover a shameful secret ...

The Iliad - attributed to Homer - is the most famous ancient Greek epic poem. It recounts the struggle between King Agamemnon and the hero Achilles during the final months of the Trojan War, with frequent detours into earlier legends and myths. In its portrayal of battle scenes and the constant interventions of the gods, The Iliad explores themes of wrath, glory, and fate, and has provided the subject matter for many later Greek, Roman, and Renaissance writings.

Römisches Reich, 25 n.Chr.: Seine erste Fahrt zur See mündet für den jungen Telemachos in einen Kampf um Leben und Tod. Das Handelsschiff, auf dem er angeheuert hat, wird gekapert. Um seine Haut zu retten, muss er sich wohl oder übel den Männern des grausamen Kapitäns Bulla anschließen. In der brutalen Welt der Seeräuber verdient sich Telemachos durch Zähigkeit und Geschick den Respekt der Mannschaft. Als am Horizont die Segel der römischen Flotte in Sicht kommen, ist er längst selbst zum Piraten geworden. Die letzte Schlacht naht.

This is the saga of a Spartan family, torn apart by a cruel law that forces them to abandon one of their two sons, born lame, to the elements. The elder son, Brithos, is raised in the caste of the warriors, while the other, Talos, is spared a cruel death and is raised by a Helot shepherd, among the peasants.

Ventisei generazioni fa, nel territorio compreso tra Genova e Lavagna, Ulisse e i suoi amici imparano ad amare il mare con tutto ciò che produce e trasporta, tesoro incommensurabile di memoria e vita.