Ancient Women

Set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic, The Lie That Binds Them is the heart-pounding conclusion to Matthew Ward's Soulfire Saga, where a thief dares to seek vengeance against an immortal king—and finds herself on the path to war. The kingdom of Khalad is ruled by a new and...

Reformed theology informs our view of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the gospel. The spiritual leaders of the Protestant Reformation influence our faith every day. Learn more about their world-changing thoughts, biblical foundations, and passion for God’s grace in Captivating Grace: 365...

From an audacious new talent, The Story of H describes a searing quest by a Japanese woman and an American soldier to find a girl who goes missing in the aftermath of Hiroshima, a journey that spans the globe and travels to the darkest corners of the human mind and memory August 6, 1945: the...

After the War Between the States, a Confederate officer longs to heal the heart of a beautiful woman—but first he’ll have to right the wrongs that were done to her. Major Ethan Kelly has never been able to absolve himself of the guilt he feels for raiding a woman’s home shortly before he...

Join beloved Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg as you learn how to move from simply reading Scripture to entering stories that can be touched, tasted, smelled, and savored. The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories, laced with historic insights and literary beauty. But despite its...

What do you think of when you hear the word witch? Through centuries of persecution, our society has been indoctrinated into thinking that witches are evil villains. Author and proud witch Danielle Dulsky debunks this interpretation and reveals the true nature of Witchcraft: an ancient spiritual path that rejects religious dogma in favor of female empowerment and a deep reverence for the Earth. In a collaborative, conversational tone, Woman Most Wild reclaims the Earth-centered power of aligning with our wildest, freest selves to create an inclusive world.

In this magical re-imagining of J. M. Barrie’s classic tale, Michael Darling—the youngest of the Darling siblings and former Lost Boy, now all grown up—must return to the life he left behind to save Neverland from the brink of collapse and keep humanity safe from magical and mythological...

En un oscuro futuro no tan lejano la vida de los jóvenes atenienses es dura: viven una existencia de semi-esclavitud que se reparte entre trabajar para los adultos y prepararse para los Juegos de la Guerra. Esta competición a muerte fue ideada tiempo atrás por los Consejos de Ancianos de Atenas y Esparta como sustituto de la guerra de adultos. Quien gane los juegos tiene derecho a imponer sus costumbres al rival. El problema es que los espartanos llevan ganando diez años seguidos los juegos, y un legado ateniense, enviado a Esparta para investigar la cuestión, desaparece sin dejar rastro.

"Luca Spaghetti is not only one of my favorite people in the world, but also a natural-born storyteller. . . . This [is a] marvelous book." -Elizabeth Gilbert When Luca Spaghetti (yes, that's really his name) was asked to show a writer named Elizabeth Gilbert around Rome, he had no idea how his...

In the ruthless world of 8th-century Constantinople, where alliances shift like the tides and betrayal lurks behind every gilded door, Irini of Athens fights to secure her place as Empress of the Byzantine Empire. But power comes at a deadly cost. Surrounded by enemies within her own palace—her scheming mother-in-law, five treacherous step-brothers, and a husband who sees her as a threat—Irini knows that survival is not guaranteed. With childbirth looming, she summons the only person she can trust: Abbess Thekla, the knife-wielding woman who owes her a life debt.

A guide to improving your life through the simple act of lighting a candle. Whether you would like to take back control in an uncertain world or turn a dollar-store candle into a means to manifest your desires, Lighting the Wick will help transform your life with candle magic. Learn how to: ...

Life keeps us running so fast and frenzied that we often lose sight of each day’s holy potential. Yet as a woman loved and called by God, your ordinary everyday matters more than you could possibly imagine. Your choices today shape the legacy you leave for future generations. You are part of...

In the second novel of Maya Rodale’s enchanting Keeping Up with the Cavendishes series, an American heiress finds her reputation—and heart—in danger when she travels to London and meets a wickedly tempting rake Terribly Improper Lady Amelia is fed up with being a proper lady and wishes to...

Troie est tombée. Les soldats grecs ont remporté leur guerre acharnée. Ils peuvent rentrer chez eux couverts de gloire et de trophées : or, armes, femmes. Mais les dieux, offensés par ces années de sanglants combats, en ont décidé autrement. Les vents contraires se lèvent, retenant les navires dans l'ombre de la cité détruite. Pour Briséis, la reine déchue qui porte à présent l'enfant d'Achille, et pour toutes les Troyennes, une longue attente s'annonce, mais peut-être aussi la chance, au cœur de cette guerre d'hommes, de changer le cours de l'Histoire.

In the gripping conclusion to the Warring Gods duology, two women find themselves caught in an ancient feud between ruthless entities, and embark on an epic quest for power and liberation. Reina is full of hope. At long last, Reina has the peace she’s been searching for on the idyllic...

"La locura es la libertad, nuestra libertad, la de las mujeres, la de las Ménades, la que nos libera de las ataduras de la existencia." Roma, 206 a. C. En el mercado de esclavos, los hombres observan con lascivia contenida a una niña desnuda de doce años. Uno puja por ella: Fecenio. Ha sido soldado y es proxeneta. A la esclava la llaman Hispala, La Hispana. Algún día, si se gana la libertad, quizá sea además Fecenia. Y entonces quedará doblemente marcada: por el estigma servil de tener dueño hasta en el nombre y por la mancha retadora con forma de hoja de hiedra.

Dies ist die Lebensgeschichte von Ana, der Ehefrau von Jesus von Nazareth. Eine fiktive Geschichte, die so aber hätte passieren können. Wir schreiben das Jahr 16 nach Christus, Galiläa ist von den Römern besetzt. Ana wächst in einer wohlhabenden jüdischen Familie auf. Sie ist ein kluges Mädchen mit rebellischem Geist und messerscharfem Verstand. Ana lernt Lesen und Schreiben, studiert die Thora und beginnt heimlich die Geschichten der vergessenen Frauen der Heiligen Schrift aufzuzeichnen: Eva, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel oder Ruth.

Avida, sanguinaria, assetata di potere, ma insieme intelligentissima, seducente e colta. Chi era davvero Cleopatra? Questo libro restituisce verità storica alla straordinaria figura dell'ultima e più famosa regina della dinastia tolemaica. La vita di Cleopatra ci parla dei rapporti tra Roma e l'Egitto; ci porta a ripercorrere le storie d'amore e di politica intrecciate con Giulio Cesare e con Antonio. Rappresenta, infine, un punto di vista privilegiato per ripercorrere i principali eventi accaduti nel I secolo a.C. su tutti i paesi affacciati sul Mediterraneo, e in parte dell'Asia.

An explosive yearning that can’t be denied. Disturbing visions from an ancient past. A mysterious stranger that somehow feels familiar. On the night of her 50th birthday, the comfortable ride of Toscana’s life takes an alarming plunge. Haunted by seductive visions, she tries to push aside the desire and focus on the husband who adores her. Then she falls for Flynn, a younger man with an eye for adventure and a heart full of romance, who leaves her doubting everything she’s believed about love and passion.

“This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of them—altering forever our view of the past...