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Literate persons world over are more or less familiar with the names of ancient Greek heroes, monsters, gods and goddesses, but many of them may not be well-informed about them. This book is an attempt to supply information about them in a pleasant manner. While enjoying the adventures of these heroes and their confrontation with different monsters, the reader may get such facts right as would enable him or her to understand and appreciate wes...

The author lived seven years in the Congo as a servant of the Belgian government. He fostered deep bonds with the primitive Sonde tribe and gained the full confidence of Kianza, their illiterate tribal chirf, who inspired this book. The deep knowledge of the earliest African life is lost forever because those who knew it could not write and those who had learned to write never knew it. Primitive African life is now overshadowed by a brand new ...

First American publication of Syrian poet Maram al-Massri, presented in a bilingual Arabic-English edition.

A story of Normandy in the time of William the Conqueror, giving a vivid picture of manners and customs through the eyes of two boys of the court. Describes castle life, dress, amusements, training for knighthood, and other aspects of feudal life. Also relates stories of William's early days, as well as tales of his Northmen forefathers, Duke Robert the Magnificent, Little Duke Richard, and Rolf the Ganger. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

A young woman named Crystal is forced to take inventory of her life and come to grips with a dark family secret. As shocking truths are revealed about her past, Crystal is confronted with many challenges, among them a mother who seems to hate her for no p

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Does testable, replicable empirical evidence exist to support the notion that biology can help explain political behavior? The past practice of political science has been to ignore the growing biological knowledge base. Perhaps because mass-scale politics seem so cerebral and rational, scholars of politics are prone to conclude that it somehow transcends biology. Not true. This fascinating issue of The ANNALS draws on the recent advancements i...

Ben is a seven-year-old boy who loves animals, so he's lucky to live in Australia, where he can see all sorts of unique creatures and plants! Things like Australian Christmas trees, kangaroos, dolphins and bobtails, and when Ben gets a puppy, Chewie, he thinks he's the luckiest boy alive! But there are all sorts of lessons for Ben and Chewie to learn about the world they live in, and unexpected dangers lie in wait. Will Ben be able to save ...

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Regardless of your age or occupation, this book will inspire you and provide the necessary guidance to enable you to live a successful and rewarding life. It points you to the key that opens the door to happiness, peace, blessings and comfort. Whether you are happy or you are sad, this book is for you. It will enlighten, inspire and encourage you. It is a suitable gift for any occasion. Despite one's age or nationality, individuals all over th...

Joseph Skledowski, an apothecary taking refuge in England at the time of the Civil War, becomes disillusioned with the efficacy of the medicines of his trade and sceptical of its underlying philosophy. An accident brings him a revelation that leads him to question his alchemical assumptions and sets him on a faltering path towards scientific rationalism. The new life does not does not rid him of old and deadly enemies, inherited from his mento...

A Book of Five Swords and a Scroll, is about five Japanese swords that came to the United States after W.W.II and a Japanese hanging scroll of a 'Seated Samurai. The book is richly illustrated with over 110 photographs of these swords, map segments, and other associated materials. There are three original short stories centered around three of the swords. The book also contains sections regarding Medieval Japan, the Samurai, Japanese Sword Smi...

Is chronic pain an acceptable part of getting older? Are we doing everything we can to prevent injury and rapid aging? Lori Spencer, a clinical massage therapist and researcher, breaks new ground on this topic and in doing so imparts the 7 Secrets to Painless Aging. Ms. Spencer brings to the forefront why our lifestyle (not gradual aging) is at fault for the overwhelming phenomenon of chronic pain in America. A quick read full of thought-provo...

Losing a child is the worst possible life event that a person can endure. This Angel Wore Glasses is how a family dealt with their child's life shortening illness. It is looking at life through the eyes of a little boy afflicted with a rapid aging disorder. It is one little boy's story, sometimes poignant, other times funny. It is the telling of the story meant to be shared by any family who has ever lost a child. It is a story about the earth...

The text was orignially intended for my family. As I proceded, the writing became a therapy for me. My recollections did not come to me chronologically. Hence my digressions. I wrote as I remembered. It's about my life, which is admitedly not spectacular. It is a journey of different events that occur in the lives of everyone. If one takes the time, and writes their own stories, they'll find how interesting the trip was.

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Relief at last!! Living with fibromyalgia can be debilitating, miserable, and painful. Loss in work time is costly for employers, as well. The "down time" needed to restore energy and recover from bouts of the syndrome is wasteful and unnecessary. The specific guidelines involve no adverse side effects or risky or unhealthy measures. You will need to be aware of substances which are antagonistic and then carefully select and eat a wide variety...

When words start poring out of You almost at a rate too fast to write them all down, I feel as a responsible Man of My past a deep obligation to share it with as many as I can. Some of what You will read is on a personal level whereas most of what I have written will speak to most in one way or another. I look at those that find it hard to be inspired, And to Me it's impossible not to be. If I'm driving, walking, or just sitting still, all aro...

Filling Your Well is a delightful Weekly Calendar Companion to Jeanie Brosius' other book, Giving From an Empty Well. You can now begin your week with a lively and refreshing message of practical ways to live with a sense of well-being. These practical spirituality messages have been enjoyed by thousands of people all over the world as weekly emails . "Your message of the ways we continually tell the Universe and others how we should be treate...