In "Peter Polo and the White Elephant of Lan Xang," Peter Polo, Marco Polo’s younger brother, and his friends, Tariq and Beki, are sent on a mission to the remote Southeast Asian kingdom of Lan Xang by the Great Kublai Khan, Emperor of China. Their mission: to stop a war between Lan Xang and the neighboring kingdom of Lan Na. The two erstwhile allies are on the verge of fighting all because of a baby white elephant. The friends are guided on their journey to the warzone by the crown prince … [Read more...] about Peter Polo and the White Elephant of Lan Xang by Craig Bradley
Salt & Light; The Complete Jesus by Jonathan Geoffrey Dean
What did Jesus do? What did Jesus say? Who was Jesus? Salt & Light; The Complete Jesus is the highly acclaimed and award-winning definitive statement concerning Jesus of Nazareth, history's most compelling figure. The single most important book about the Historical Jesus in the last 30 years, more comprehensive than Josh McDowell’s Evidence That Demands a Verdict and more powerful than C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity. However, even today, there is still general confusion surrounding … [Read more...] about Salt & Light; The Complete Jesus by Jonathan Geoffrey Dean
The Last War by Ian E.S. Adler
The people of the Archipelago of Cynnahu are used to war. Aeons ago their ancestors conquered the old continent, wresting it from the native Dragonkin whom they wiped out in a land-shattered conflict. Then, five hundred years later, new invaders arrived from the unknown south, the mireborn Naga, the snake-folk of Nag Isle who the Cynnahu folk have been ceaselessly fighting in the millennia since. But nothing prepared then for what was about to happen. A time foretold by an ancient Seer and … [Read more...] about The Last War by Ian E.S. Adler
FEATURED BOOK: The Conspiracy Against Mary Magdalene by Frank Shapiro
Why was Mary Magdalene, Jesus’ closest companion, symbolically crucified? In one dramatic act of condemnation Mary was severed from the axis of Christianity. Mary, the proclaimed Apostle of the Apostle was now branded as not only undesirable, but dangerous. At the crucifixion of Christ, while all the disciples scattered in fear, Mary stayed by his side. Thrust into center stage as the driving spirit she encouraged the followers to return and rebuild the movement. Mary Magdalene saved … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Conspiracy Against Mary Magdalene by Frank Shapiro
FEATURED BOOK: The Conspiracy against Mary Magdalene by Frank Shapiro
Towards the end of the sixth century, Mary Magdalene was ousted from her central position in the Western Christian matrix. In one dramatic act of interpretation and condemnation the role model of Mary Magdalene was severed from the axis of Christianity. The Apostle of the Apostle of the early apostolic infrastructure was now considered undesirable and dangerous. How was that possible when Mary Magdalene was Jesus’ closest companion, and Jesus made no bones about gender issues? Mary Magdalene was … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Conspiracy against Mary Magdalene by Frank Shapiro
Oklahoma: Astronauts, Tornadoes, and Indian Territory by Chelsea Falin
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know a Spanish explorer was searching for fabled cities made of gold when he first discovered Oklahoma? Or that Oklahoma produces more astronauts than any other state? Or how about that Oklahoma is home to the tribal headquarters for 39 Native American tribes? If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about Oklahoma, this book is a must read! … [Read more...] about Oklahoma: Astronauts, Tornadoes, and Indian Territory by Chelsea Falin
Memory Road Trip by Krista Marson
A collection of travel stories ranging from the sublime to the surreal as recounted by a former travel agent who saw the world on the cheap. The journey down memory road is an excursion into the past that takes armchair explorers on an odyssey of life, love, and loneliness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFPeppHGS-E … [Read more...] about Memory Road Trip by Krista Marson
Past Poetry by Krista Marson
PAST POETRY is a collection of poems for history lovers, environmentalists, vagabonds, and those with broken hearts. The volume is separated into ten bite-size sections, concluding with a poetic ode to Jason Molina -- a musician that died too young. … [Read more...] about Past Poetry by Krista Marson
Balchik Secret by Silvi Stamen
Silviya is a beautiful university student. She is frivolous, adventurous and hungry for new experiences. Her distant relationship seems a boring one, so she decides to take a trip to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Mr.Big is a rich, hunky construction boss with business affairs all over the country and Europe. He is a womaniser, but does not realise that he will beg for a woman like her... Once things start to happen, they both visit beautiful places, leading them into a web of secrets, … [Read more...] about Balchik Secret by Silvi Stamen
Legends of the Donut Shop by Terry Overton
At seventeen years of age, Wes Williams is injured in a head-on collision and nearly loses his life. Wes does not know if he will live or die. In a mysterious near-death experience, he travels back in time to his earlier years and the time he spent with his grandfather and his old buddies at the Donut Shop. The humorous gang of old veterans, and one retired sheriff, retell their stories once again. This time, Wes understands the meaning of each story. Wes struggles to regain his strength and … [Read more...] about Legends of the Donut Shop by Terry Overton
Interview with Author – Frank Shapiro
About Frank Shapiro: Hi, my name’s Frank Shapiro and some strands of my working life are as follows: I’m a graduate of medieval history from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem as well as a postgraduate of London University. I also worked as high school history teacher of European and Jewish history. Among other positions I held was the post of assistant researcher at the Museum of the Diaspora, Tel Aviv. Commissioned by the Council of Zambian Jewry to research and write the history of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Frank Shapiro
FEATURED BOOK: Eve and Mary: The Search for Lost Beauty and Sensuality by Frank Shapiro
Eve and Mary: The Search for Lost Beauty and Sensuality is an exciting voyage of historical and cultural discovery that steps into the stream of familiar legends and myths while encountering surprising events. It evokes and clarifies the stigmatization of sexual pleasure and the vanishing of beauty in the Early Middle Ages in Europe. The first pope could have been a woman. After all, Jesus made no bones about gender issues. And Mary Magdalene was certainly most fitting to be the first bishop of … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Eve and Mary: The Search for Lost Beauty and Sensuality by Frank Shapiro
