Genres : History

A complete biography of the ancient Macedonian king and one of history's greatest military leaders.Alexander the Great, son of King Philip II of Macedonia, and his fourth wife, Olympias, seemed destined for success. He had Aristotle for a tutor until he was sixteen. He took interest in his father's military efforts abroad, and worried there would be nothing left to conquer when he became king. When ambassadors from Persia arrived in Macedonia, they tried to entertain young Alexander with colorful...

Dive into a world where the holy and the everyday meet, and where powerful spirits and ancient gods change the land and the people who live there. The book "Hopi Mythology and Legends" will help you learn about the deep and mysterious customs of the Hopi people. The Hopi are an indigenous group whose stories are full of the essence of life, nature, and the universe. This book invites you to discover the complex web of Hopi myths. Each story...

In the treacherous corridors of 8th-century Constantinople, where power is won through cunning and ambition, a young woman is destined to shape the fate of an empire.Seventeen-year-old Thekla, fierce and relentless, has been abandoned at the altar for the third time. Determined to reclaim her betrothed—or make him pay—she sets out for the imperial capital, armed only with her wits and her blade. But Constantinople is no place for the faint-hearted. Here, intrigue and betrayal lurk in every shadow, and...

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents The conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is technically 69 years old and counting but has its roots in over 2,000 years of history. With so much time and history, the Middle East peace process has become laden with unique, politically sensitive concepts like the right of return, contiguous borders, secure borders, demilitarized zones, and security requirements, with players like the Quartet, Palestinian Authority,...

"Funny and illuminating. [A] sparkling memoir of Moffett’s tour of duty. [A] striking. . . vivid, hilarious account of surviving a Vietnam deployment. With a raucous spirit, he writes about the profound power of recognizing everyone’s humanity."—Publishers Weekly/BookLife Review“Exceptional. Captures the spirit of Band of Brothers and the classic humor of Catch-22. A Netflix-ready Vietnam War memoir, Lucked Out is also damn funny.”— Rob MacGregor, New York Times best-selling author, Indiana Jones series"Armed with enough colorful metaphors to give Raymond...

Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply and generating new economically competitive crops. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of North America, focusing on those species that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The book's user-friendly format provides concise information on each plant. It examines the geography and ecology, history, economic and social importance, food and industrial uses, and the...

What if the truth about who you are, and what you believe, is revealed only when the world begins to burn?In the spring of 1861, seventeen-year-old James Meecham is a simple farm boy born with a somewhat shortened left leg, a love of horses, and a heart full of questions about justice, loyalty, and manhood. Raised on a modest Tennessee farm, James sees the storm of war coming long before the cannons fire. But as family, neighbors, and childhood friends...

A pulse pounding historical thriller that will leave you speechless. In a nation on the brink of a second civil war, two icons—Bobby Kennedy, the greatest and most unexpected white civil rights icon of all time, and Martin Luther King Jr., the most magnificent and game-changing black one—stand on opposite sides of a bitter ideological feud. Their battle of wills over the future of race relations in America is as inevitable as it is dangerous. But when the FBI, the...

Greek mythology influences us today. For instance, did you know that the famous athletic brand Nike comes from the Greek goddess of victory?Greek mythology has, without a doubt, some of the most well-known legends in the world. Like most people, the Olympians had their fair share of family drama. This book pays strict attention to the genealogy of the Greek gods and the relationships they had with one another, whether they were good, bad, or incestuous.These divine beings gifted humanity...

🌿 DISCOVER THE I CHING—REWRITTEN FOR THE MODERN SOULAre you moving through change, seeking clarity, or simply longing for a deeper connection with yourself?I Ching – The Modern Oracle brings new life to the ancient Book of Changes through a voice that is modern, warm, and deeply human. This isn’t a translation—it’s a companion. A work of reflection and resonance. A mirror for every stage of your journey.Each of the 64 hexagrams is reimagined as a one-page reflection—perfect for meditation,...