The Roman Empire, AD 108. When emperor Trajan sets sail for his province of Egypt, his mind is on sightseeing and the acquisition of art and antiques to adorn the city of Rome. Little does he imagine that he is heading toward his own potential doom...Deep in the western desert, a sinister cult plans to return Egypt to its past glory, and Rome and its empire stand in the way...Traveling with Trajan are lovers Quintus and Rufio, along with his mother Junilla and younger brother Cato. Together, they encounter fabled wonders of the past, the quirks and threats of the natives both human and animal--and repeated attempts to assassinate the emperor...Amid the dangers, exotic erotic encounters keep Rufio and Quintus busy even as they strive to avert the disastrous wrath of the god Seth.
Plato, Allan Bloom wrote, is "the most erotic of philosophers," and his Symposium is one of the greatest works on the nature of love ever written. This new edition brings together the English translation of the renowned Plato scholar and translator, Seth Benardete, with two illuminating commentaries on it: Benardete's "On Plato's Symposium" and Allan Bloom's provocative essay, "The Ladder of Love." In the Symposium, Plato recounts a drinking party following an evening meal, where the guests include the poet Aristophanes, the drunken Alcibiades, and, of course, the wise Socrates. The revelers give their views on the timeless topics of love and desire, all the while addressing many of the major themes of Platonic philosophy: the relationship of philosophy and poetry, the good, and the beautiful.
At 1:03pm, a mother during her working day receives a phone call from her child's primary caretaker summonsing her to casualties. Immediately her priority is to be of assistance to her child. A black terror overtakes her life at the scene she encounters at the hospital. A brutally honest and heart-wrenching account about a little boy's life, written by his mother. A journey which meanders through love, pregnancy, parenthood, trauma & abysmal grief. Offering valuable insights into safety for young children and how a court case is run in South Africa. It speaks deeply to bereaved parents and anyone who has experienced loss. Inspiring you to pick up your pieces again. After all, how does one learn to live and love again? The author, hopes to create awareness in order for potential and current parents to not become victims to negligence.
Discover the ancestral history of the Kelly family in the United States, tracing back to Seth Kelly of Blackstone Massachusetts from the mid-18th to the mid-19th century. This comprehensive genealogy book includes details on notable descendants, their contributions to society, and significant events in their lives. A must-have for any Kelly family historian or genealogy enthusiast.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Black Nether novel series is the story of Seth: a man tormented by anguish, and an empty shell of a person. He had lived a lie for too long, forgetting who he was, and trying to live up to an image he could not maintain. As his life became an endless nightmare of loneliness, Seth enters a portal, or rift, and is sent into a fantastical world called Aevum, manifested through the raw stuff of creation called black nether, driven by his torn emotions. An alternate reality, Seth must battle against a growing religion that is extending its might across a world torn apart by centuries of civil war. Though he discovers strength and power in the strange reality by manipulating the black nether, a shadow stalks him, waiting for their inevitable meeting in which Seth must die.
Immortal gods trapped by an insolent boy demon ?....Now what ? What people are saying ...Well developed characters, outrageous conversations, thorough descriptions illustrating scenery and movements. Polite society it ain't. ...The characters continue to engage the reader and display some shocking behavior in this fantasy. They are paramount to the comedy of the story and the reader is kept engaged with their development throughout the book....It takes a look into another world and takes the reader away from reality. ...Probably the first paranormal fantasy fiction book I have ever read which has humor in it... It provided the characters with a more humanlike quality. A more realistic quality, and each bout of humor that the characters engaged in helped to define their individual personalities. ...The dialogue given about the gods powers and how they are able to manifest things is explained to a point where it actually makes sense.....I completely recommend it to anyone interested in this particular genre. ...A.J. Aaron truly does have a remarkable eye for character and dialogue and the casual first-person voice in which the novel is written further adds to this....The plot moves at a snappy pace and is far from predictable... ...a paranormal, fantasy fiction with a little mythology and romance mixed in...As with the first book, I loved this one as well. I loved the whole god and witch aspects and how they are able to transform themselves or even conjure up elaborate feasts...I giggled with the references to the Catholic stereotypes. The author also appeals to the Shades of Grey lovers with his incorporation of that book....The ending has a wonderful twist to it I did not foresee....If you like stories about gods and witches with romance and even a little smuttiness, you will enjoy this book. I think this book would be good for any age from young adult on. ...With so many elements to the book, you remain hooked through out and end up wanting more....A good read for anyone wanting to try something new and refreshing and not being left disappointed. ...The story kept me enthralled, I read all three books in a row, and this one is definitely my favorite. ...Kept me wanting more and not wanting to put the book down. ...This book is a true masterpiece for a fantasy lover. ...Descriptions are beautiful and give the book a sense of realism ...it is expertly developed and will keep you entertained. ...A hearty parody of religion itself...weaves itself into a fairly accurate description of the modern western mind, whether or not we're willing to admit it. Author's Description Four immortal gods, capable of creating and destroying universes, are forced to be confined to their mansion by a 1000 year old, insolent boy demon named Seth. Join them as they deal with their forced imprisonment, with the unlikely influence of the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey," while archangels, witches and other gods work with them to resolve the dilemma. Will the demon Seth steal Sevilen's love, Leyna of 500 years? Will they need to make a deal with Satan to solve it? Immerse yourself in the incredible story as the scenes vividly play out in your mind in the second book of the Reluctant God series. What kind of a read will it be? The comedic antics of the colorful characters will make you laugh while they become as familiar to you as your best friends, in this blend of fantasy, humor, mystery, and romance. Science, beliefs, and real life references will make you wonder, could this happen? This witch and wizard series, fantasy romance is like no other you will ever read. Is it really fiction that they attained their psychic powers? Or any of their powers? BEWARE Not for those with closed minds, or narrow viewpoints of life.
Seth was a good person who feared God. He led a great civilization but why did only one family survive. How could a civilization based on truth and love fail?
Learning 1,2,3's with Seth and Friends is a colorful picture book for young children. This colorful picture book will assist young children initially to learn to recognize and identify their numbers. After children have learned to recognize and identify their numbers, children can use the book to begin to learn primary colors and later, rhyming words.There is no limit to how much children can learn by interacting with Learning A, B, C, with Seth.
