On the eve of their 16th birthday, the “impossible” twins—a black girl (Cynthia Summers) and a white boy (Kaden Krossway)—find themselves being called upon desperately for help by a mysterious, unknown source…which is somehow speaking to them through a tree that they have just learned doesn’t actually exist…not here, at least… Answering this call will change their lives forever, revealing that they are part of a much larger world, one of Lurkur Witches and evil shadowraiths; of new friends and devastating betrayals; of treetop villages and a skeletal forest within the forest; and of battles for survival and a realization that they are anything but ordinary. The story of Cynthia and Kaden begins here.

"Lords of the World" by Alfred J. Church is a captivating historical novel set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Domitian. The narrative follows the lives of various characters, including Glacus, a Roman soldier, and Hypatia, a Christian slave girl, whose fates become intertwined amidst the political turmoil and religious persecution of the time. As they navigate the complexities of Roman society and the clash between paganism and Christianity, they find themselves drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Through vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, Church brings to life the vibrant world of ancient Rome, immersing readers in a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. "Lords of the World" is a compelling blend of romance, adventure, and historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous era of Roman history.

Scholars have long been divided on the question of whether the Amazons of Greek legend actually existed. Notably, Soviet archaeologists' discoveries of the bodies of women warriors in the 1980s appeared to directly contradict western classicists' denial of the veracity of the Amazon myth, and there have been few concessions between the two schools of thought since. Postcolonial Amazons offers a ground-breaking re-evaluation of the place of martial women in the ancient world, bridging the gap between myth and historical reality and expanding our conception of the Amazon archetype. By shifting the center of debate to the periphery of the region known to the Greeks, the startling conclusion emerges that the ancient Athenian conception of women as weak and fearful was not at all typical of the region of that time, even within Greece. Surrounding the Athenians were numerous peoples who held that women could be courageous, able, clever, and daring, suggesting that although Greek stories of Amazons may be exaggerations, they were based upon a real historical understanding of women who fought. While re-examining the sources of the Amazon myth, this compelling volume also resituates the Amazons in the broader context from which they have been extracted, illustrating that although they were the quintessential example of female masculinity in ancient Greek thought, they were not the only instance of this phenomenon: masculine women were masqueraded on the Greek stage, described in the Hippocratic corpus, took part in the struggle to control Alexander the Great's empire after his death, and served as bodyguards in ancient India. Against the backdrop of the ongoing debates surrounding gender norms and fluidity, Postcolonial Amazons breaks new ground as an ancient history of female masculinity and demonstrates that these ideas have a much longer and more durable heritage than we may have supposed.

Firsthand sources are brought together to illuminate the diversity of American history in a unique way—by sharing the perspectives of people of color who participated in landmark events. This invaluable, four-volume compilation is a comprehensive source of documents that give voice to those who comprise the American mosaic, illustrating the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Each volume focuses on a major racial/ethnic group: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Latinos. Documents chosen by the editors for their utility and relevance to popular areas of study are organized into chronological periods from historical to contemporary. The collection includes eyewitness accounts, legislation, speeches, and interviews. Together, they tell the story of America's diverse population and enable readers to explore historical concepts and contexts from multiple viewpoints. Introductions for each volume and primary document provide background and history that help students understand and critique the material. The work also features a useful primary document guide, bibliographies, and indices to aid teachers, librarians, and students in class work and research.