Ancient Times

Following his heart may cause a war. Is a second chance at love worth the risk? Aidan de Sowlis finds purpose in guarding his family and his clan. He tells himself such a life is enough for him but cannot dismiss the memory of the woman he wished to wed. Lady Clarissa now belongs to another man - or so he thinks. When the Scottish warden sends Aidan to England to negotiate with the lady’s father, a final effort to secure the peace along the border, he’s shocked to see her.

There is only one thing missing in Dulcia’s life - a husband. At least, that is what others would have her believe. But she feels the absence of something else - her father. Half slave and half noble, Dulcia has existed alongside him her entire life, just out of reach. Everything changes the day she arrives home to news of her betrothal. The problem is her heart already belongs to someone else. Nero is trying to make something of himself. Raised on the streets of Rome, he understands that family is a privilege, not a given.

When it comes to women in history, there are few who command the respect that Boudicca, the warrior queen of the ancient Britons, has achieved over the centuries. Yet, this fearsome female remains, to this day, a true enigma. Who she was, what she did, and the consequences of her actions are as fascinating as they have ever been, and this audiobook will take you on a journey of discovery to find the real Boudicca - the woman beyond the legend.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Middle Ages gives listeners the beginning, middle, and end of the era, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 550 and ending with the Renaissance in 1500, and covers some uncomfortable similarities between the so-called "Dark Ages" and today's "modern world".

Step into a twisty, time-bending mystery where small-town secrets collide with supernatural intrigue! Quinn Harper never asked to see auras, but when glowing colors start swirling around people in Pine Harbor, she realizes her sleepy town is anything but ordinary. A creepy new teacher, a shadowy diver appearing in the mist, and a lighthouse that seems to reset reality—something isn’t right. As Quinn unravels the town’s hidden past, she discovers that Pine Harbor is trapped in a time loop, orchestrated by an ancient entity that feeds on sorrow. With the help of her sharp-witted ...

A scroll is discovered, buried among the ancient papyri of the Dead Sea. Father Leo Newman, a priest from Rome, discovers that the text appears to be a fifth gospel. If the scroll is authentic - and if the radical, incendiary story it tells is true - all of Christianity itself will be open to a complete reinterpretation...

If one person can make a difference, just think what three can do. A tender story of love. Three strangers, each harboring a dark secret, become united by chance in a small Irish village, where the wonderful power of the human spirit comes alive. Together they take a courageous stand that will forever change their world and that around them. Clint Westerly was a success until a fateful choice he makes tears his world all apart. Tanya Wilshire is broke but hell-bent on committing to her mother's final deathbed request. 84-year-old Seamus Harrington needs to right an ancient wrong before ...

The key to her heart is waiting in medieval Scotland. Delivered to the past.... When Daisy Stone delivers a parcel to a crumbling highland castle, she’s not looking for love. But when a silver key unlocks a door to the past, she steps through and finds the man of her dreams waiting on the other side. A gift from the future.... Laird Jock MacGregor has fallen for a beguiling woman no one can find. One minute she was right there in front of him, the next she was gone. The sole clue to finding her again is sitting in the palm of his hand. If only he can work out what it means.

Seven thousand years ago, major climatic change was ushering in a 3,500 year drought. For a small band of pioneers in what is now Wyoming and the Montana Mountains, it was a time of fire. As they struggled valiantly to keep their ancestors’ dreams alive in an unforgiving, drought-stricken land, a heroic young dreamer and a fearless woman warrior united to lead their people to a magnificent destiny.

Take a journey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistory to the colonial period and the modern era through more than 80 brilliant timelines. Timelines from Indian History navigates the history of India, through the formation of kingdoms, the establishment of empires, the struggle for independence, and the emergence of a vibrant democracy and republic. Through this journey, the listener will meet the personalities who shaped India's history, culture, and society.

This is the first of three volumes, which, taken together under the over-arching title of Monarchy, will form a new, ground-breaking history of England as told through the lives of its Kings and Queens.

Craig Henriksen and Danny Walsh: two contemporary warriors in a struggle they barely understand. Despite the losses they've endured at his hands, they draw closer to the enemy and learn more about his nature and goals. Craig and Danny have become important targets.

Ka is the most beautiful cat that Topher Hope has ever seen. But Ka is no ordinary cat and though she chooses to live with Topher, in present-day England, she sometimes disappears for days at a time. Topher decides he must try and follow her.

Master Discipline Effortlessly, Unconsciously, Spontaneously, and with Zero Resistance! Obsession pulls us towards our loving work. Discipline pushes us to do anything.Discipline is overrated. It feels tough, powered & pressured on our routine while true obsession is underrated. Obsession is merely a play, a great pleasurable play from our heart & soul. It doesn't need any perfect routine & our entire life is dedicated to it unknowingly. Discipline is visible with time. If you seek it you can't ever find it. Obsession makes time invisible. It may not be the best of the world but can give ...

The Origins of Shintoism is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Japan, as well as for those interested in the development and evolution of religions around the world.

Plato, legendary Greek philosopher: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

What if your wildest imagination... wasn’t imagination at all? Jacob and Isaac are just two curious brothers growing up in Darwin, Australia—until the night strange lights flash across the sky and a glowing crystal appears in their backyard. With the help of their wise grandmother and a set of forgotten journals, the boys uncover a secret that links them to an ancient race of star travelers—and a mother they barely remember. When they discover a hidden alien ship deep in the bush, their lives take a thrilling turn that rockets them beyond Earth and into the stars. But with discovery ...

This audiobook includes 19 summaries of the most important works of ancient times, from Genesis through the Greeks and Romans, up to modern times. It is a must-listen before delving into the individual works.

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...

The work of a spy-woman is very different from that of a man. First, on the one hand it is easier, because you are less likely to be suspected of intelligence activities. On the other hand, it was harder for female spies, because they were required to gain the trust of high-ranking officials or people of power, by using their beauty, skills of seduction, and by attempting to make the person fall in love with them, so that they revealed their secrets. It could destroy destinies, but it was extremely useful for states and governments.