Ancient Times

Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling and resilient life with "Dual Philosophies: Modern Lessons from Epictetus and Epicurus." This unique volume brings together the enduring wisdom of two of antiquity's greatest minds, offering you practical guidance for the challenges and opportunities of today's world. Epictetus: A Stoic's Guide to the Modern World Imagine facing life's hardships with unshakeable calm and inner strength. Epictetus, a former slave turned revered Stoic philosopher, teaches you how to embrace adversity, cultivate virtue, and achieve personal freedom. His profound insights will...

AD 173. The Danube lies frozen. On its banks gather the clans of Sarmatia, their riders winter starved by sickly herds and blighted crops. Petty feuds cast aside and their disparate numbers united in the face of a great enemy. For across the frozen waters stands the mighty Roman Empire, and its Legion marches ever closer.

AD 796. Sailing in search of an object of great power, Hunlaf and his comrades are far from home when they are caught up in a violent skirmish against pirates. After the bloody onslaught, an encounter with ships from Islamic Spain soon sees them escorted under guard to the city of Qadis, one of the jewels of the Emirate of Al-Andalus and the true destination of their voyage. Hunlaf believes the Emir's lands hold the key to his search, but there are dangerous games at play.

In this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen.

Archeologist Michael Rempart finds himself pitted against ancient demons and modern conspirators when a dying priest gives him a powerful artifact - a pearl said to have granted Genghis Khan the power, eight centuries ago, to lead his Mongol warriors across the steppes to the gates of Vienna. The artifact has set off centuries of war and destruction as it conjures demons to play upon men’s strongest ambitions and cruelest desires. Michael realizes the so-called pearl is a philosopher's stone, the prime agent of alchemy.

While Callum and Jamie Cameron leave Urlu to visit their remaining family and Clan, they encounter their near neighbors, Clan McLean. Dashing young Clan Chief Lachlan McLean welcomes the brothers as long-lost friends, but the reunion quickly turns sour when Callum discovers Sadie Cole—one of the time-traveling friends of the women back in Urlu—among the McLeans. Although Lachlan has his heart set on Sadie, Callum cannot fight his growing feelings for her. He finds himself compelled to keep his attraction toward her a secret to maintain the peace between the two Clans. But an ongoing war...

When disaster strikes his home world of Arra, Eä sets out into the void of space seeking gold - a vital ingredient - in a last-ditch plan to save his planet. He discovers the precious metal on a small, water-rich world that is the third in a modestly-sized solar system. Mining requires labor, so Eä looks to the planet's most advanced species, a bipedal ape. Through genetic manipulation and breeding, he creates a race capable of retrieving gold. When his laborers begin to chafe under the yokes of slavery, Eä realizes he's created much more than a workforce.

“Can I save my daughter . . . and them?” Time traveler Tom Cook has settled into his prehistoric life among the Neanderthals, but it’s not without its challenges that include a burning desire to see his future-dwelling daughter, Pook, again. When a growing threat from hostile neighbors turns into an attack, an old contact from another world comes to the rescue and leads both Tom and his Neanderthal wife, Brassy, back to that future through an increasingly unstable time portal. Now, after traveling to and from two different worlds, Tom must find a way to defeat his enemies in both, ...

TIME-TORN archaeologists in Egypt... Two Great Egypt Time-Travel, Mystery Adventures in One 1. "SECRET MESSAGES FROM ETERNITY". Nefertiti, Akhenaten, the revenge of RA... 'a fast and furious pace’ “Roy Lester Pond joins my favourite Egypt authors like Christian Jacq.” “A furious pace keeps the reader engrossed.”- Goodreads Who is sending 'text messages from eternity' to the team of archaeologists at an ancient Egyptian tomb dig? Archaeologist Giulietta finds an impossible scrawled message turns up in a newly found Egyptian tomb. Who sent it? Is her partner, missing archaeology ...

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.

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.

Journey through luminescent underwater cities, whispering coral gardens, and moonlit coves where serenity awaits at every turn. Whether you’re battling sleepless nights, overwhelmed by the stresses of life, or simply craving a gentle escape before bed, these soothing stories promise to be your perfect companion for relaxation.

Review 1: “Superbly captures the decadence & power of Rome that Antinous steers through armed with his wit, charm and enduring values. Enthralling roller-coaster read.” The novel narrates the trials and tribulations of a boy plucked out of obscurity into the stratospheric heights of Roman power and glory. Antinous must deal with adolescent angst while steering through the intrigue and powerplay of the imperial court. His destiny reaches its singularity moment when he is subsumed into the sacred waters of the Nile. Sensitive readers may find portions of the narrative unsettling. ++++++++...

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!

Ancient cultures around the world spoke of a vast cycle of time with alternating dark and golden ages; Plato called it the Great Year. Most of us were taught in school that the dark ages were real but the golden age was just a universal myth. But new scientific evidence suggest this cycle of high and low ages may have some basis in fact. Now that the astronomical community has discovered that something massive is tugging on our solar system the stage is set for discovering the motion that moves us from high ages of enlightenment to low ages of darkness.

In The Greatest Celestial Deception, we take you on a profound journey into the heart of ancient mind-set and practices, revealing a breathtaking, hidden reality that will transform your life forever and in many ways. Far from offering simple interpretations, platitudes, and general principles, The Greatest Celestial Deception immerses you into the surprisingly archaic practices in the world of the ancients of various ages while using modern knowledge as a guide. While presenting you with all the incredible evidence to support this, you will discover for yourself that modernity has not put ...

Book Three in the Return to the Source Series After decoding secrets buried beneath the Great Pyramid, brothers Jacob and Isaac find themselves drawn into another ancient mystery—this time deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean. When a strange map and a Watcher transmission lead them to a forgotten city, the brothers—armed with courage, a pendant from their late mother, and a powerful new ally—descend into the myth of Atlantis. But the city isn't sleeping. It’s waiting. With the Trident of Truth in their hands, trials that test their bond, and enemies who hide behind familiar faces, Jacob ...

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....

It is not easy to quickly or simply answer the question of what the Black Madonna actually represents. One answer leads to more questions which in turn demand more explanations. A possible reason for this turmoil lies in the difficulty our culture has always had in consciously integrating the feminine side of life, and especially its dark side. Another reason is the nature of the dark feminine itself, which defies attempts to give eternally fixed limits to what she represents. Still, she reflects herself in our personal and collective lives and gives intimations of her most essential ...

Step into the heart of Africa and uncover the true story of one of the world’s richest and most resilient continents—its people, civilizations, legends, and spiritual traditions. This two-part collection blends African history and Hoodoo, offering both academic insight and ancient wisdom. Whether you're curious about mythology, tribal cultures, or spiritual practices like rootwork and conjuring, this audiobook offers a deep and compelling foundation.