Discover clues to the most sacred mysteries of all time!You’re no idiot, of course. You’re familiar enough with the Ten Commandments to know if you’ve broken one or two. But when it comes to solving some of the Bible’s deepest mysteries, you have to confess—you’re clueless.Don’t start praying for forgiveness just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Biblical Mysteries will help you sort out the controversies, contradictions, and conundrums ...

"An enthusiastically written book for readers from YA to armchair adventure lovers who dream of being archaeologists or Egyptologists." — Library JournalA real-life "Indiana Jones," Donald P. Ryan, Ph.D., offers a breathtaking personal account of his adventures in archaeology in Beneath the Sands of Egypt. Fans of The Lost City of Z will thrill to the exploits of this "unconventional archaeologist" as he retrieves the remains of Egypt's pa...

Colonel William Prescott’s leadership at Bunker Hill exemplified American resilience, shaping the Revolutionary War’s course.In America, before the United States was established, there were a small number of select people and events that made such an impact on the great issues of the day that they changed the course of history. One such event was colonial Boston’s battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775. And, indisputably, the most important actor in that event was Mass...

Ancient Egypt: The Basics offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the history, archaeology and influence of this fascinating civilization. Coverage includes:A survey of Egyptian history from its earliest origins to the coming of IslamLife and death in ancient EgyptKey archaeological discoveries and important charactersEgypt’s impact and reception through to the modern dayLively...

Spend twenty-four hours with the ancient Egyptians.Ancient Egypt wasn't all pyramids, sphinxes and gold sarcophagi. For your average Egyptian, life was tough, and work was hard, conducted under the burning gaze of the sun god Ra.During the course of a day in the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor), Egypt's religious capital, we meet twenty-four Egyptians from all strata of society—from the king to the bread-maker, the priestess to the fisherman, the s...

A real-life "Indiana Jones," Donald P. Ryan, PhD, offers a breathtaking personal account of his adventures in archaeology in Beneath the Sands of Egypt. Fans of The Lost City of Z will thrill to the exploits of this "unconventional archaeologist" as he retrieves the remains of Egypt's past—including his breakthrough discovery in the Valley of the Kings of Egypt's famous female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.

Reveal. Listen. Heal.This guy’s walking down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep; he can’t get out. A doctor passes by, and the guy shouts up, “Hey you, can you help me out?” The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a priest comes along, and the guy shouts up “Father, I’m down in this hole, can you help me out?” The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. “Hey Joe, it’s ...

If dogs could talk to us, what would we ask them?It's a scenario that's not uncommon among dog owners. What would it be like to talk with our pets? Could they explain their endearing and sometimes puzzling behaviors?In Letters to Dogs, you'll hear from fictional dog owners and dog lovers who reveal their frustration, excitement, bafflement, and curiosity about the personalities of dogs and why they behave the way they do.In notes written ...

Spend 24 hours with the ancient Egyptians.Ancient Egypt wasn’t all pyramids, sphinxes and gold sarcophagi. For your average Egyptian, life was tough, and work was hard, conducted under the burning gaze of the sun god Ra.During the course of a day in the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor), Egypt’s religious capital, we meet 24 Egyptians from all strata of society – from the king to the bread-maker, the priestess to the fisherman, the soldier to the mi...

**Spend a year in the company of the ancient Egyptians, during the twenty-sixth and final year of the reign of Amenhotep II (c.1400 BC), which saw a royal transition bringing Thutmose IV to the throne of Upper and Lower Egypt.While builders from the secluded village of royal tomb workers rush to complete Amenhotep’s tomb, and craftsmen labour to finish the numerous extravagant objects to accompany the god-king in his burial, most Egyptians go abou...

Spend a year in the company of the ancient Egyptians, during the twenty-sixth and final year of the reign of Amenhotep II (c.1400 BC), which saw a royal transition bringing Thutmose IV to the throne of Upper and Lower Egypt.While builders from the secluded village of royal tomb workers rush to complete Amenhotep's tomb, and craftsmen labour to finish the numerous extravagant objects to accompany the god-king in his burial, most Egyptians go about their daily lives in ways unchanged...

Join Chief Flame for a Paws-itively Fun Fire Safety Adventure!Meet Chief Flame, the retired fire chief and 2017 ASPCA Cat of the Year, in his exciting new book, Fire Safety with Chief Flame. This book is packed with essential fire safety tips told through the eyes of a friendly feline!Chief Flame, who used to lead the Belmont Fire Department in Greenville, South Carolina, is here to guide you through what to do if a fire ever happens. With his fu...