Ancient Times

"What kind of world is this?" It’s five years later, and Tom Cook is living a “normal” life with his Neanderthal family 40,000 years ago. But when a life-threatening crisis strikes his daughter, Tom decides to carry her to the future for the medical help she desperately needs. And in the process, he’s entangled in a modern world very different from the one he left behind. Now, caught up in a secret plan to exploit his daughter’s unique Neanderthal DNA, Tom must find a way to save everything he loves and cherishes. If you're a fan of the time travel novels of Jack Finney (Time and ...

Time travel meets urban fantasy. Book 1 of The Time Corps Chronicles The Time Corps Chronicles is a fantasy series that moves from worlds much like our own to those where the mythical is real and the impossible is true. Clockworks, fey, ancient spirits, time machines, talking animals and other things both beautiful and strange wait for the travelers daring enough to find them. But moving between worlds comes at a price. Medical student Felicia Sanchez is only trying to help an injured man when she slips through a time rip and into 19th century New Orleans, one very different than the one ...

AD 936. The great warrior, Einar Unnsson, wants revenge. His mother's assassin has stolen her severed head and Einar is hungry for his blood. Only one thing holds him back. He is a newly sworn in Wolf Coat, and must accompany them on their latest quest. The Wolf Coats are a band of fearsome bloodthirsty warriors, who roam the seas, killing any enemies who get in their way. Now they're determined to destroy their mortal enemy, King Eirik, who has captured the throne of Norway. Yet, for Einar, the urge to return to Iceland is growing every day.

Do you know why the Romans were considered the most powerful nation in the world for many centuries? How did they live? What was life like in early Rome? In this audiobook, you’ll discover how they lived, what they ate, and how they entertained themselves. Discover the story of how Rome began and why the Roman Empire fell. Learn about some of the greatest soldiers who led the Roman armies into battle and the kinds of weapons they used. Learn about famous emperors and whether they were loved or hated—and why.

It's 412 BC, and Athens' invasion of Sicily has failed catastrophically. Thousands of Athenian soldiers are held captive in the quarries of Syracuse, starving, dejected and hanging on by the slimmest of threads. Lampo and Gelon are local potters, men with no work and barely two obols to rub together. With not much to fill their time, they take to visiting the nearby quarry, where they discover prisoners who will, in desperation, recite lines from the plays of Euripides in return for scraps of bread and a scattering of olives. And so an idea is born: the men will put on Medea in the quarry.

There was a time before time began when humans had 100% use of their brains and nature displayed more splendor and beauty than most living today can possibly imagine. Unfortunately, we have forgotten our past, where we came from, and who we really were. This adventure and love story will take you into this fantasy-type world that existed before recorded history began, into a time where the truth really was stranger than fiction. Take the adventure of a lifetime and travel back to The Time Before Time!

What we eat matters—to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This engaging and persuasive book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today—in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world—to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their climate-positive powers. Some of these foods may already be on your shelf, and some are just on the horizon.

Awards: GOLD BOOK AWARD - Literary Titan 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 - Paranormal by Onlinebookclub.org FIRST PLACE AWARD WINNER Spring 2022 by Bookfest AWARDED THE FIVE STAR REVIEW AWARD with Reader Views.com. FINALIST - American Legacy Book Award Embark on a captivating journey through history and mystery with the award-winning Dr. Kaili Worthy series, beginning with Disturbed Tombs. Step into a world where Cleopatra Selene of Syria and Pharaoh Seti I, two legendary figures from ancient history, are torn from their eternal rest and thrust into a modern-day museum. Their souls awaken to a ...

Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the empire's enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea. Now once again they are on a mission that will imperil their lives and those of all who serve with them. Loyal to the last to their comrades in battle, fearless in the face of the most brutal or barbaric opponents, they are the finest men the emperor can call on in the service of Rome.

In Ancient Aliens: Extraterrestrial Visitations from Prehistoric Times to the Present, Jacques Bergier, a French scholar, states unequivocally that extraterrestrial intelligence have often interfered in human history. And he proves it! To a world titillated by Chariots of the Gods, Jacques Bergier brings new documentation and insight. Extending his observations from the era of the dinosaurs to modern times, Bergier identifies and expands upon items that science has too readily dismissed as “nonsense” or “explained” quickly by categorization.

When apprentice mage Daniel Hadwyn is chosen as a judge for the Confederacy's premier election, he expects academic pressure—not to discover he's the living Ark of Anubis with the power to bend time itself. As a mysterious entity infiltrates the Confederacy's leadership through forbidden soul magic, Daniel and his friends become the only ones who can see through the deception. With his friend Cornella's soul fragmented into magical constructs and powerful officials falling under the entity's influence, Daniel must master his newfound abilities while navigating a world where neither ...

Unlock the secrets of skepticism with a journey that spans millennia. "Cynicism for Beginners: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times" is your gateway to understanding one of philosophy's most enduring and provocative perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned philosopher or a curious newcomer, this book promises to enlighten, challenge, and inspire. Dive into the Origins: Step back into Ancient Greece, where it all began with the audacious Diogenes and his contemporaries. Discover how these early cynics boldly questioned societal norms, setting the stage for a movement that would influence ...

Farway Gaius McCarthy was born outside of time. The son of a time-traveling Recorder from AD 2354 and a gladiator living in Rome in AD 95, Far's birth defies the laws of nature. Exploring history himself is all he's ever wanted, and after failing his final time-traveling exam, Far takes a position commanding a ship with a crew of his friends as part of a black market operation to steal valuables from the past. But during a heist on the sinking Titanic, Far meets a mysterious girl who always seems to be one step ahead of him.

Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a ranch on her own, Laurel Tracey decides to hire a convict - a man who's just scary enough to take care of squatters and just desperate enough to agree to a one-year post.

Nothing unusual had ever happened to her. Her life was ordinary and predictable until that day. Now, she has a secret, a secret both terrifying and compelling. “…the storyline is brilliant, and the characters are strong, fearless, caring, and vibrant…”-Amazon review “…a love story like no other: life in contemporary Britain meets life in the prehistoric Bronze Age, and what evolves is an amazing, timeless love connection…”-Amazon review “…a great love story along with a journey through the past interwoven with the present day…”-Amazon review “…I flew through this...

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 ...

In a twist of space and time, where the cosmos unfold their mysteries and civilizations span the vastness of the galaxy, a shadow of ancient glory looms. "Ancient Enemies" invites you on a mesmerizing odyssey, where a sliver of 5th century Rome is marooned on a distant world with the desperate hope of saving 21st century humanity from annihilation. Meet Lucius Bernius and Marcus Carloman, clone replicants of seasoned Roman generals, who must hide their true origins while leading a diverse and eclectic collection of iron age people on a bizarre new world. As the nascent colony faces the ...

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 ...

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Macy Moreno meant to spend a few months backpacking around Europe. Instead, she’s ended up in an ancient castle belonging to international soccer sensation Nicolo Buonaccorsi. Macy thought it might be fun to meet a celebrity—especially one as hot as Nicolo, but things at Nic’s house are a bit… strange. For one thing, she’s only one of many girls there, and all the others seem to be under some sort of spell. And while their exotic “hosts” are generous and intensely beautiful, they’re also a little terrifying.