Ancient Beauty

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.

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...

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...

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...

Read by the author. You'll Laugh. You'll Cry. You'll Kiss Despair Goodbye. Religious renaissances. Meaning crises. Movie reboots. Metamodernism. You listening to Creed again. It's all connected. Cynicism is out, sincerity is back, and there's a new generation looking for hope in unexpected...

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,...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Created from earth and water by divine command, Pandora enters the mortal world adorned with beauty, skill, persuasion, and curiosity, yet denied the truth of why she was made. At her side travels a sealed jar, guarded by Zeus’s warning and filled with powers humanity has never known. As whispers rise from the clay, Pandora must choose between obedience and the unanswered mystery placed inside her home. When the lid finally breaks, sickness, grief, hunger, envy, cruelty, age, and death rush across the earth, transforming every peaceful field and household. Still, one spirit remains: Elpis...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

What if philosophy was never meant to be cold, abstract, or distant—but a ladder for the soul’s ascent toward God? Marsilio Ficino was one of the most important thinkers of the Renaissance, yet many readers have never heard his name. A priest, philosopher, translator, physician of the spirit, and central figure in Medici Florence, Ficino helped revive Plato for Christian Europe and gave the Renaissance a radiant vision of the human soul. Marsilio Ficino for Beginners introduces readers to the man who brought Christian Platonism to life: a world where beauty points beyond itself, love ...