Social sciences

While digging out a new basement near Los Angeles, homeowners accidentally unearth a 3,000-year-old Phoenician altar; A treasure-hunter in Ohio finds more than he expected when his metal detector locates an Eastern Mediterranean pendant from 1000 bc; Two caches of coins minted in Imperial Rome surface along the Ohio River; A Smithsonian Institution archaeologist excavating a Native American burial

THE PYRAMIDS AND THE PENTAGON is a detailed study of how and why government agencies have, for decades, taken a clandestine and profound interest in numerous archaeological, historical and religious puzzles. Focusing primarily upon the classified work of the U.S. Government, THE PYRAMIDS AND THE PENTAGON invites you to take a wild ride into the fog-shrouded past. It's a ride that incorporates high

Vampires are much more complex creatures than Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Twilight, True Blood or scores of other movies and television shows would have you believe. Even in America. American vampire lore has its roots in the beliefs and fears of the diverse peoples and nationalities that make up the country and reflects the rich tapestry of their varied perspectives. The vampires that lurk in the A

Was America truly unknown to the outside world until Christopher Columbus “discovered” it in 1492? Could a people gifted enough to raise the Great Pyramid more than four thousand years ago have lacked the skills necessary to build a ship capable of crossing the Atlantic? Did the Phoenicians, who circumnavigated the African continent in 600 BC, never consider sailing farther? Were the Vikings, the

We live in an age of information. But there are things in our prehistory “about which we do not have the faintest idea,” writes best-selling author Erich von Däniken in his gripping new book, REMNANTS OF THE GODS. Stone structures erected by master builders, mysterious underground complexes, geometrically aligned stone circles, the breathtaking pyramids of Egypt - who built them? And, perhaps more

Wicca Spellcraft for Men explains the workings of Wiccan spellcraft from a male point of view with special attention to the concerns men face in their day to day life. It provides the scientific principles of spellcraft, explains the theory and practice of modern spellcraft, and includes recipes for incense, oils, and other creations.

Offers concrete advice and solutions on ways to surmount obstacles and fears that will allow you to lead a more fulfilled life.

Who cares about commas, semicolons, dashes, and hyphens?...Well, you should. A misplaced punctuation mark can confuse physicians and surgeons, cause thousands of dollars in legal fees, misinform judges, puzzle bankers, misguide stockbrokers…and create lumps in your pudding. You don't need a teacher with a mouthful of jargon to help you understand how to make yourself clearly understood. Better

After doing very poorly on his law school entrance exam and almost dropping out during his first year as a law student, Chris Yianilos went on to graduate in the top 10 percent of his class. The Law School Breakthrough shows exactly how he did it-and how you can, too. Three years in law school convinced Chris that he could write the only book a budding lawyer needs before his LSAT entrance exam. T

This book includes tales of the heroes and gods from the Great Myth Cycles as well as tales of witches, ghosts, and fairies. It is an examination and celebration of the tradition of storytelling. This is the first anthology to seek out and record the traditions from many parts of the Western Celtic world--Ireland, Cornwall, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany--from as early as the 17th century.

If you're looking for a gay-friendly place to call home but can't decide among the urban hustle of New York, the laidback seaside of Key West, or the open, daily life of Minneapolis, this book is for you! Travelers, Urban Pioneers, gay families and those searching for a new hometown now have an easy-to-read book that profiles 50 of America's gay-friendliest cities.

Anger may well be the number one problem in modern society. If left unresolved it distorts people's perception of reality negates happiness and serenity can cause depression and addictive behaviour reduces resistance to illnesses and fosters self-destructive behaviour depression and addiction. In the extreme it explodes in physical or emotional violence which ultimately breeds more anger and more

The nursery rhyme begins, "In fourteen hundred and ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." Less well-known is the line that follows: "…to learn if the old maps were true." How can there be "old maps" of a land no one knew existed? Were others here before Columbus? What were their reasons for coming and what unexplained artifacts did they leave behind? The oceans were highways to America rat

Much has been written about the group of 14th century warrior monks known as the Knights Templar. Some authors such as Dan Brown in The Da Vinci Code portray them as folk heroes wrongly accused. Others disagree saying the Templar story is ultimately one of greed deception and idolatry. But just who were the Knights Templar? And what is their legacy? In THE TEMPLAR PAPERS author and historian Oddva

Nearly every culture on Earth has myths of these mighty beings. Anywhere humans have set foot one can find dragon lore. Even today these majestic creatures captivate and amaze us. They appear in our movies and fantasy novels and abound in traditional and virtual role-playing games . DRAGONLORE recounts the stories of dragons from Europe Asia and the Americas from the sea serpents Leviathan and Nes

Favoring neither the "in your face" aggressive tactics of the "break through the glass ceiling" school of thought, nor the "sugar and spice is everything nice" little-girl approach, Climbing the Corporate Ladder in High Heels shows women how to be outstanding successful and personally actualized without becoming just like men. There are 63 million working women in America, but only nine are top co

This book is a reference guide and resource tool not only for women who own businesses, but, also, for people involved in working with and buying from woman owned businesses. It provides practical information and guidance on: understanding the advantages of being woman owned; marketing to all types of government and business entities; finding real resources and using them effectively; and research

Through his worldwide research into its disappearance, author Frank Joseph has learned that the Ark was not a mere legend; nor was it just an elaborate box used to store the original Ten Commandments. It was, he asserts, purpose-built to harness the powers of the Earth for humanity's continued physical existence and spiritual evolutions.

The Temple in Jerusalem has fascinated people for centuries and is allegedly the source of most esoteric currents running through history. Through his involvement in secret societies and his tenacious spirit Gardiner has unearthed these Temple secrets. To the shadowy organisations such as the Knights Templar the Temple was no mere building; its architecture held design elements that hinted at deep

With his recent best-selling books and hundreds of articles, as well as radio and TV appearances, Philip Gardiner has started a crusade for uncovering the truth, and nothing could be more indicative of that search than his latest foray into the dark and often sinister world of secret societies. Yet again, Gardiner finds himself on a journey across the world to uncover the ancient secrets of the wo