DISCOVER THE SECRET PLACES THAT TIME FORGOT ''Dr. Bob Curran has given us a comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic places straddling the nebulous borderlands between fact and fantasy.'' --Frank Joseph, author of Opening the Ark of the Covenant..... ''learned and erudite, yet written in an accessible and exceptionally read-able style, this book is invaluable for those interested in the mysteries of vanished civilizations.'' --Brian Haughton, author of Hidden History..... There are places that turn up in literature or in film--mystical and legendary places whose names may be familiar, but about which we know little. We nod knowingly at the reference, but are often left wondering about places such as Atlantis, the lost land overwhelmed by the sea, or El Dorado, the fabulous city that vanished somewhere in the South American jungles. Other names are more evocative--the Garden of Eden, the mystic Isle of Avalon, and Davy Jones's Locker. But did such places actually exist and, if so, where were they, and what really happened? What are the traditions and legends associated with them? In this fascinating book, historian Dr. Bob Curran sets or to find the answers by journeying to the far-flung corners of the world and to the outer reaches of human imagination. Inside you will: Climb the high mountains in search of the mythical Shangri-La. Navigate the deep swamps and jungles in a quest for the Seven Cities of Gold. Travel to the depths of the dark oceans to look for sunken lands such as Lemuria and Lyonesse. Experience unspeakable danger in a realm rarely visited by men--the subterranean lair of Judaculla. Uncover the secrets of Heliopolis, Yggradsil, Hy-Brasil, the Kingdom of Prester John, and the Hollow Hills. Filled with lavish illustrations by acclaimed artist Ian Daniels, Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms takes you on a wonderful and sometimes terrifying journey combining mythological and legendary tales with historical fact. Psychologist and historian Dr. Bob Curran has traveled the world in the study of mythology and folklore, which he has also extensively written and lectured about. He is the author of Vampires, encyclopedia of the Undead, Celtic Lore and Legend, and Walking With the Green Man. He lives in Northern Ireland with his wife and family. Ian Daniels has illustrated book covers for Marion Zimmer Bradley, Orson Scott Card, and Poul Anderson. His illustration projects include Vampires, Encyclopedia of the Undead, Dragonlore, and Gargoyles.

People universally worship the Oedipus complex through gods such as Yah, the son of Allah, and Hawah, Allah's wife. When Yah, a snake god, tongues the Burning Bush of Hawah, a tree goddess, their union is symbolized by the menorah. Together, they are called "Yahweh." The female child has a similar instinct, visually evident through the Crescent and Star, symbolizing Sin, the bisexual moon god, and Easter, the Superstar (Venus). They are aspects of the sky god Allah, representing a daughter's attachment to her mother-father. The Oedipal force is innate in everyone's unconscious mind. As part of Easter's five political identities, it is the source of all conflict. Yahweh's Deep State aims to rule One World using Cabbala. He plotted the 7-11 Apollo mooning, the 9-11 attacks and the 3-11 Fukushima disasters. Now, he's setting the stage for 5-11-18, when North Korea’s Shining-Star satellite takes the blame for an EMP and black out in the US that will lead to Armageddon. If the ego foils it, time renews it.

Elminster the mage returns for more adventure and magic in this second installment of his travels through the Dungeons & Dragons’ Forgotten Realms It is the time of the great elven city of Cormanthor, when the Heartlands are home to barbarians, wicked dragons rule the skies, and the elven people trust no one. Wizards and warriors alike threaten their civilization in vain, arrogant, and ignorant quests for glory. Thus it was that Elminster was guided to Cormanthor, the Towers of Song, where Eltargrim was Coronal. There he dwelt for twelve summers and more, studying with many mighty mages, learning to feel magic and know how it could be bent and directed to his will . . . . It is recorded that when the Mythal was laid, and Cormanthor became Myth Drannor, Elminster was among those who devised and spun that mighty magic.

Tristan and Robyn prepare for a battle against evil—and possibly each other—in this conclusion to the first Forgotten Realms trilogy ever published Newly crowned king of the Ffolk of the Moonshae Isles, Tristan Kendrick must unite the many peoples of his realms for one final battle against the evil that threatens them. Meanwhile, Robyn the druid faces a sinister power that has infested the very land itself. With enemies on all sides and danger lurking in every shadow, Robyn and Tristan must decide if their paths forward are one—or if their powers and alliances will divide them. Time is running out, and the future of the beloved Moonshae Isles depend on Robyn and Tristan. Will they come together to rule as king and queen, or will they separate as bitter enemies?

For Forgotten Realms fans, this new book features extended descriptions of each of the character races of the Forgotten Realms( campaign setting. Maps.