Ancient Times

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the fast-paced nature of modern life? Are you searching for wisdom that has withstood the test of time to guide you through life's challenges? Dive into the deep reservoir of insight from two of history's greatest thinkers: Confucius and Lao Tzu. "202 Quotes By Confucius and Lao Tzu: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Times" is a curated collection of 202 quotes that bring together the sagacious teachings of Confucius, the renowned Chinese philosopher, and Lao Tzu, the ancient sage and founder of Taoism. These thought-provoking aphorisms address timeless themes such...

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...

Patrick Hunt's Myths for All Time presents twelve of the most timeless Greek myths retold in an affable, succinct fashion. These twelve myths, which have survived through the millennia, are made applicable today through Hunt's emphasis on the overriding message of each story. With foundations in ancient Greek scholarship, society, and philosophy, these stories have grown and taken new forms and thus remain relevant.

Beyond the Sands of Chaos! The darkness they thought they'd buried is rising again... When a vampiric bat interrupts an ambassador's Christmas celebration, sibling archaeologists Lillian and Jack Stiller know their nightmare is far from over. The creature's origins lead them back to the tomb of Dina, the ancient Egyptian goddess they thought they'd defeated. As they brave the unforgiving desert and unravel the tomb's secrets, they're met with a sinister new threat: the Germans, driven by an insatiable hunger for dark magic. The Stillers, joined by Roy Sawyer, must save themselves before the...

This audiobook contains 17 short stories inspired from famous classic fairy tales. In addition to 17 classic tales, you’ll get another three bonus stories from Aesop’s Fables book.

Think Zen is soft music and scented candles? This absolutely fantastic audiobook turns up the lights and illuminates some of the most profound aspects of the ancient philosophy. Drawing on decades of experience in Zen and the martial arts, Ernest Cadorin explains the principles and practices of Zen through compelling stories and brilliant interpretations. Whether you are seeking to improve your mental focus or just trying to experience more in life, this delightful audiobook is a must-have item for your personal-development toolbox.

From the million-copy-selling author of The Roman Mysteries comes a nail-biting time-travel adventure in Roman London - where past meets present. Billionaire Solomon Daisy is obsessed with the skeleton of a blue-eyed girl from Roman London. He has managed to invent a time machine so that he can go and find her, but it's estimated that for each hour spent in the past, the time traveller's life will be shortened, so Solomon recruits a potential child time traveller: Alex Papas, a 12-year-old boy who knows a smattering of Greek and Latin.

This series explores the lives of both good and bad Jewish rulers in order to find timeless lessons that can be applied to Christian life today.

Alex and his friend Dinu vowed never to time travel again. But now it's summer, and Alex and Dinu have been offered a luxury summer holiday in Athens. After a rooftop banquet the evening they arrive, everyone gets food poisoning and is told not to eat for 48 hours. When Alex and Dinu feel better, they decide to stretch their legs. But the moment they step out of the hotel, their limo pulls up with their dangerous mentor, Solomon Daisy, who now has a new mission for them.

101 Quotes by Confucius: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times In "101 Quotes by Confucius: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times", I invite you on a journey of introspection and personal transformation. Rooted in the profound teachings of Confucius, one of the world's greatest philosophers, this book serves as an empowering guide to navigate modern-day life. This collection offers a unique blend of 101 inspirational and motivational quotes, each reflecting a different aspect of life, from resilience and perseverance to empathy and moral conduct. But this book offers far more than a collection of ...

The Earl - Garrick Helmsley, an earl in both England and Scotland, returns from the Crusades to find his Scottish inheritance challenged by his uncle. Forced to secure his claim in Linkirk, he agrees to marry the daughter of a powerful border lord. But no sooner does he agree to the arrangement than he meets Lady Emma Waryn - the impulsive and irresistible sister-in-law of his old friend, the Countess of Kenshire. Before he knows it, he finds himself escorting Lady Emma to Scotland. The more time he spends with her, the more he wishes to end his betrothal.

Prepare to time travel… The question has always been asked, whether time travel is possible. It’s an itch humanity craves to scratch. These authors provide their own fantastic twists on the topic across various genres. From saving loved ones to altering history, for better or worse. Strap in alongside these characters as they travel across time. Featuring stories by Edgar Mahaffey, S.E.M. Ishida, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Fulvio Gatti, Andrea L. Staum, Katie Kent, and J.E. Feldman.

“There is something out there,” a Cheyenne a troubled brave warns Walking Man as they pursue a small band of soldiers across the desolate prairie. The Cheyenne warrior is uncertain of the meaning until he is visited by a spirit that warns him of an ancient enemy of the tribe; a hideous beast from the past who feeds on blood-lust and fear. The mythical creature attacks the Cheyenne, nearly wiping them out, and Walking Man, frantic to save the lives of the remaining warriors, is forced to strike a bargain with the soldiers.

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.

In "The Philosopher's Anomaly," Dr. Thomas Elmsworth, a brilliant contemporary philosopher, embarks on a mind-bending journey through time to explore the deepest questions of human existence. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and armed with a miraculous time machine, Thomas sets out to engage with the greatest minds in history, including Plato, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, and more. But as he travels through the ages, Thomas encounters strange anomalies and paradoxes that challenge his understanding of reality and truth. The great philosophers he meets present ideas and insights that differ ...

In the sequel to Time Tunnel to Londinium, David Johnson returns to Roman Britain, this time 50 years later than his previous visit. His friend is now an old man but, once more, David is able to help Marcus with a bit of a problem, as well as helping out a group of archaeologists in his own time period. A mix of time travel fun and some real historical facts to stir up a bit of interest in history.

Feared as a demon because of his two different colored eyes, as well as by his outlandish actions, Highlander, Onyx MacKeefe is known as a madman. While celebrating his birthday one cold night at a Lowland pub, he meets a bonnie Englishwoman who says she is searching for her father's murderer and thief. And when he recognizes the name of the person she seeks as his own mother, his birthday takes a bad turn.

At different times, great men such as Charlemagne, Napoleon, Hitler, had all tried to unite the nations of Western Europe under a man's leadership but they all failed! According to scriptural prophecies, there is only one man that is destined to unite the whole of Europe under his leadership like the glorious days of the Roman times and he would only succeed for a very brief period. This book exposes the scriptural prophecies concerning the mysterious man that would heal the wounds of the collapsed Roman Empire. It also reveals the Indo-European nations that evolved from the families of the...

More nations have vanished from this Earth than exist today. It is hard to imagine that Scotland or India will one day not exist, yet history is the graveyard of nations. This is the story of one such country, because like a once mighty ship who has sunk into the ocean of history, its wreckage and remains are meager. It is the story of a Kingdom called Alt Clut that existed for 600, perhaps 700 years, and is now almost unheard of. The story of Alt Clut only survives in archaeological finds, linguistic whispers, the chronicles of its neighbors and enemies, poetry, and legends.

Join Amelia and Bethany on a thrilling adventure back to Ancient Egypt in The Magic Library: Seneb’s Pyramid Perils. When the girls stumble upon a magical book in their family's mysterious library, they are transported to the Old Kingdom, where they meet the wise scribe Seneb and witness the awe-inspiring construction of the pyramids. Tasked with helping Seneb recover from an illness that threatens the progress of the pyramid's construction, the sisters learn about ancient remedies, the importance of teamwork, and the ingenuity of Egyptian engineering. As they explore the bustling pyramid...