Ancient Beauty

An Epic Quest Across the Sands of Arabia... In Part 3 of this sweeping historical adventure, Kamillah finds herself caught between warring powers and her own heart. Traveling to Jerusalem with her band of Persian magi to find a prophesied king, Kamillah must finally confront her nemesis Zahir, a dangerous sorcerer intent on acquiring an artifact of immense power. But Kamillah and her companions soon find themselves imprisoned by Roman soldiers and facing accusations of espionage. As Kamillah works to secure their release, drawing on her royal Egyptian heritage and reputation as a sorceress,...

Three thousand years after they hammered her name out of the stone, she is the most recognized face in the ancient world. The painted limestone bust in Berlin's Neues Museum stares out from postcards, textbook covers, and museum gift shops in dozens of countries. The woman it depicts has been reduced, in popular memory, to a single word: beauty. That reduction is one of the most successful pieces of ancient propaganda ever inflicted on a historical figure — because the actual Nefertiti was a co-ruler at the heart of the most violent religious revolution Egypt ever produced, and quite ...

In 81 brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao—the basic principle of the...

Discover the Jesus who has been pursuing you since before time! Join an unforgettable journey through the birth, ministry, and death of the Messiah as found in the Old and New Testaments, and have your own life transforming experience. When reading the Bible we often miss essential details that...

A Sounds True Audio Original: Intimate, life-changing programs with the leading voices in spirituality, personal growth, and healing. “The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere in landscape, music, art, clothes, furniture, gardening, companionship, love, religion, and in...

A RITA finalist from Lisa Ann Verge, the multiple-award-winning author of historical and paranormal romance. "Let yourself be swept away by the utterly enchanting atmosphere of a best-loved fairy tale, and you’ll find yourself caught in Ms. Verge’s marvelous, magical tale. As always the author delivers a book that is uniquely wonderful."--Romantic Times "An exciting, fast-paced medieval romance. LISA ANN VERGE is on the verge of climbing to the top of this genre, a position she definitely deserves.--Affaire de Coeur Wales, 1272 Rhys is a man accursed, forced to hide his scarred face ...

For over a thousand years, Chinese scholars and artists have cultivated a profound art that the Western world barely knows by name: penjing—the creation of miniature trees, landscapes, and complete natural scenes within the container of a pot or tray. Predating Japanese bonsai by centuries, penjing (pen: pot or basin; jing: scenery or landscape) is not merely a Chinese version of bonsai. It is an entirely distinct art form with its own aesthetic philosophy rooted in Chinese landscape painting and Taoist and Buddhist thought, its own array of compositional styles (including the landscape ...

The story of Neferure, the Beauty of Re, caught in the struggle for control of New Kingdom Egypt between her mother, Hatshepsut, and her half-brother, Thutmose III, and the subsequent creation of the world’s first empire.

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick An October 2024 Indie Next Pick An October 2024 LibraryReads Pick "Like Xishi, Naudus has an enchanting power: the ability to immerse listeners in an emotionally nuanced tale. Her talent is on full display here--and listeners will be as enthralled...

Struggling with hormonal imbalances, thinning hair, or irritated skin—and tired of products that promise results but hide toxic ingredients? Wish there was one natural remedy you could actually trust—for you, your clients, and your family? It’s time to rediscover a simple, powerful remedy that’s been quietly healing for generations: castor oil. Written by pharmacist and herbal wellness expert Amanda Weber—bestselling author of Ancient Herbal Remedies Revealed, The Modern Home Apothecary, and The Essential Guide to Holistic Wellness—comes a deeply practical and science-supported ...

The John O’Donohue Audio Original Collection A Sounds True Audio Original: Intimate, life-changing programs with the leading voices in spirituality, personal growth, and healing Weaving Celtic Wisdom with Personal History from a Beloved Philosopher of the Heart John O’Donohue was a...

Dr. Josh Axe, bestselling author of Keto Diet and Eat Dirt, explains how to lose weight, prevent disease, improve your digestion, and renew your youth by taking advantage of dietary collagen. Today, interest in dietary collagen is growing at an astounding rate, and with good reason. The benefits...

Reconnect with nature's wisdom and bring balance back to your health simply—without toxic chemicals or expensive treatments. Are you constantly seeking natural alternatives to mainstream products that fall short on promises? Do you feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice on skincare and wellness? If these questions resonate with you, this complete collection is here to guide you. Book 1: Ancient Remedies Revived This book makes a holistic wellness approachable, practical, and grounded in both tradition and science. It clears up confusion, cuts through myths, and gives you the tools to feel...

Awaken your heart and discover the life Christ promised so you can be fully alive. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” That's the offer of Christianity, from God himself. Just look at what happens when people are touched by Jesus—the blind see, the...

Why do Japanese women have the most enviable skin in the world — and what exactly do they know that you don't? For twenty years, Jodie Sato worked as a beauty and wellness translator for Japan's most iconic skincare brands, translating not just words, but secrets. In Japanese Beauty Secrets, she shares twenty of the most powerful rituals she encountered: the ancient practices, science-backed ingredients, and philosophical shifts that give Japanese women their legendary skin at every age. This is not a book about expensive products or complicated routines. It is a book about doing the ...

Brida, a young Irish girl, has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest, who teaches her to trust in the goodness of the world, and a woman who teaches her how...

A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024 A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024 A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April “Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal...

Unlock the secrets of castor oil — a remarkable natural remedy with a rich history, powerful healing properties, and countless uses. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about castor oil, from its ancient origins to its cutting-edge applications in modern wellness and beauty. Jam packed with over 150 pages just devoted to beauty secrets and formulas. Inside, discover: 🌱 Origins and Early Use of Castor Oil Trace castor oil’s roots back to its earliest applications and traditional uses. 🔬 The Chemistry of Castor Oil Understand the unique chemical structure ...

Ancient Olympia is not just the birthplace of the Olympic Games, it is also the origin of philosophical ideas that resonate even today. Combining the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle with the art, archaeology, and history of Ancient Olympia, this short book offers ancient Greek insight on the nature of sport, athletes, and human excellence, as well as the less-expected topics of women, beauty, fairness, and peace.

What does it mean to live a beautiful life in a restless world? In Shibui, Wa, Ikigai: Beauty, Harmony & Meaning, J. Walton Dean explores a timeless truth found across many wisdom traditions: a life well lived is not built on noise, excess, or endless striving, but on depth, balance, and right relationship. Drawing inspiration from Japanese ideas such as shibui (understated beauty), wa (harmony), and ikigai (what makes life worth living), and placing them in conversation with related insights from other cultures, this book offers a thoughtful path toward a more conscious modern life. Here, ...