Day Myth

Garrett Turek survived his first run-in with the sinister Apep, but surviving came at a great cost. Breanne Moore - the beautiful girl from his dreams who traveled thousands of miles to help him - was snatched away. Now he will stop at nothing to get her back, even if it means ignoring an ancient prophecy and the destiny laid out for him since his birth. To find Breanne, Garrett and his friends must leave the safety of their small Midwestern town and travel across a country in turmoil, contending with dragons, giants, and shape-shifting trees.

Productivity and effective time management end with multitasking. The false idea that multitasking is productive has become even more prevalent and damaging to our productivity and well-being since the first edition of The Myth of Multitasking was published in 2008. In this revised and updated second edition, author and productivity expert Dave Crenshaw provides a solution for the chaos of distraction that multitasking creates - and a way to combat the temptation to constantly switch between tasks.

Understanding Albert Camus: Key Existential Ideas and How to Apply Them to Everyday Life is a powerful and accessible guide to the enduring wisdom of one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers. Blending philosophy with practical insight, this book explores the major ideas of Albert Camus, including the absurd, revolt, freedom, and moral responsibility, all while showing how his timeless principles can help you live a richer, more authentic life. Whether you’re new to existentialism or looking for a deeper understanding of Camus’s work, this engaging book takes you through key...

Discover the fascinating myths, legends, and true historical origins behind the names of every day of the week and every month of the year in The Myth Behind Every Date: How Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Legends Gave Us the Names of Our Days and Months. This captivating and deeply researched book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through thousands of years of mythology, ancient history, astronomy, linguistics, religion, and cultural traditions to reveal the remarkable stories hidden within the modern calendar. Learn how powerful Roman gods like Janus, Mars, Venus, Saturn, ...

Read this for free with your Kindle Unlimited Membership Greece is a colorful country and has always been the target of many tourists looking to have a relaxing time. However, what many people do not seem to know is that Greece also packs a rich history – all lying beneath the beautiful landscapes and beaches. Its history starts thousands of years before the Christian calendar was used – and each moment represents a cultural artifact that enriched more than a single country. Greece went through many wars – big and small. Some were fought because certain conquerors had their eyes on ...

After a tough day at school, I am NOT in a good mood. The perfect pick-me-up? A trip through our magic mirror! When my brother and I -- plus our new dog -- end up in the story of Rapunzel, we can't resist climbing her hair. Oh no! Her smooth locks suddenly look like they've been attacked by a cheese grater. Maybe a trim will help... Snip, snip. SNIP. Oops. Now Rapunzel's hair is too short and we're trapped!

THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Felicia Day, actress and New York Times bestselling author returns with a “stirring, beautifully illustrated hero's journey overflowing with heart and a wicked sense of humor” (Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author) about the lost mythical...

Did Joseph Smith really say that? Does the Church have that artifact? How accurate was that story told in Sunday School? Should I trust the information on this website? Can I draw closer to God by learning about history? Real vs. Rumor explores Church history myths, rumors, and false quotes to demonstrate how to think effectively about the information that swirls around us in our day. Each chapter brims with illuminating examples from scripture, history, and popular culture.

Timely and thought-provoking, Nancy Reddy unpacks and debunks the bad ideas that have for too long defined what it means to be a "good" mom. When Nancy Reddy had her first child, she found herself suddenly confronted with the ideal of a perfect mother—a woman who was constantly available...

Order now and receive the SPECIAL FIRST EDITION while supplies last—featuring a designed case cover under the jacket and illustrated endpapers, in addition to shiny foil and embossing. Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this Cinderella-inspired fantasy by the bestselling author of...

This rib-tickling new novel was inspired by the old Norse poem The Thrymskvitha which tells what happens when Thor's hammer is stolen and he has to dress as a bride to retrieve it. Told by Thialfi the goatboy, and featuring Norse gods, foolish giants, and a pair of cranky goats, this one will have the whole family laughing out loud.

Consciousness creates all material reality. Biological processes do not create consciousness. This conceptual breakthrough turns traditional scientific thinking upside down. In An End to Upside Down Thinking, Mark Gober traces his journey. He explores compelling scientific evidence from a diverse set of disciplines, ranging from psychic phenomena to near-death experiences to quantum physics and beyond.   

**Narrated by the Author!** "By connecting our modern heroes to the archetypes of ancient myth, Peter Meineck's marvelous book bestows thrilling contemporary resonance upon those bygone legends." —Christopher Markus, coscreenwriter of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame What connects...

"As soon as listeners hear Johnny Heller's easy Western drawl, they'll know they're in for a story about the Old West."—AudioFile The explosive true saga of the legendary adventurer Jedediah Smith and the Mountain Men who explored the American frontier, written by New York Times bestselling...

Some ideas behave like slow weather. They gather quietly, almost invisibly, in the background of ordinary life. You hear them now, and then, you sense them in passing, and you notice them taking shape in conversations that do not yet sound like conclusions. Then, one day, the sky seems to change all at once. A phrase is suddenly everywhere. A new habit feels normal overnight. A once-unthinkable opinion becomes mainstream. A slight movement becomes a crowd.

*National Bestseller* A sweeping account of America's oldest unsolved mystery, the people racing to unearth its answer, and the sobering truths--about race, gender, and immigration--exposed by the Lost Colony of Roanoke In 1587, 115 men, women, and children arrived at Roanoke Island on the coast...

Bondi Terror tells the story of the deadliest terror attack in Australian history - in gripping, minute-by-minute detail. The attack would leave 15 people dead, including a 10-year-old girl and an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, and dozens more severely wounded. Bondi Terror reconstructs the...

If God really created via evolution then why does God say that He created everything in only six days? Are those days literal days or are they really indefinite periods of time as Progressive Creationism claims? We know dinosaurs were real; when did God create them if He created in six, literal days only thousands of years ago. The answers to these questions are plainly laid out in Scripture. Ancient commentators, both Jewish and Christian, all agreed that the Bible taught a literal, six day creation only thousands of years ago. Read the First Six Days to learn all of the details!

How much of what we believe is truth and how much of it is myth? No doubt you have heard all your life that we’re living in the end times and that Jesus is coming soon. With every passing news event, political happening, and natural disaster, we’re told these are the “signs of the times.” However, what if the last days aren’t exactly what we’ve been told? In this challenging and thought-provoking book, you will see Bible prophecy in a way you’ve probably never seen it before. With an emphasis on proper biblical interpretation, audience relevance, and historical context, you ...

What clue connects a howling jackal, a vanishing mummy, and a big stone covered in hieroglyphics? Kid detective Zet is determined to find out. Zet has solved enough mysteries to know when something doesn’t add up, and this case is full of clues that don’t fit. A mummy that always disappears before anyone can catch it. A strange sandbank that wasn’t there before. A Mummy Maker with secrets he won’t share. A hieroglyph-covered stone where it shouldn’t be. So when the local police overlook the pieces that don’t fit, Zet does what he does best: he keeps asking questions, follows the...