Have you ever wondered how the wheel was invented or who created the first video game? Do you understand how the internet works and why vaccines save lives? Are you aware that fossil fuels not only power cars and planes, but are also used to generate the electricity that powers almost everything else? Do you know about alternative energy sources and how they work? Would you like to know more about robotic surgery, vertical farming or gene therapy? Then this is the book for you!

Salome: An Invitation to the Dance begins when the Bogweasel family spends a week by the lake, but the weather is not good. To entertain his brood, Mr. Bogweasel, a history teacher, suggests they do some research. Since he doesn't agree with the historical inaccuracies of a Hollywood movie called "Salome," he makes the biblical dancer the family's research subject. The Bogweasels discover quite a lot about their subject, even though their efforts are interrupted by romance and adventures on the lake. During the barbecue that marks the end of their holiday, they announce their findings to friends, neighbors, and extended family. They are surprised to find out that even though 2000 years have passed since the time of Salome, feelings still run strong. About the Author: Raised in Holland, Marcus Johnson now resides in New Zealand. Fascinated by the early Roman empire, the death of John the Baptist, and disappointed in the erotic way Salome has been portrayed in history, the author researched these topics to write this book. His next novel is set in ancient Egypt. Publisher's website: http://www.sbpra.com/marcusjohnson

While reading this book, you will come across the word individual an awful lot. The clear objective of this book is to inspire people to look at themselves as individuals as it pertains to making the world a stronger, and prosperous place for future generations. I emphasize the importance of individual responsibility, hard work, self-determination, and personal integrity. In this book, I thoroughly advocate the significance in young adults to receive a world-class education. I emphasize the need for individuals to exemplify the Judeo-Christian principles upon which the United States was founded; free enterprise, individual liberty, and personal responsibility. As we continue to wake up every morning in a broken society, we should not continue to ignore the perils of it. In this book, you will learn the tools in making our society better, you will learn of the importance in receiving an education, and you will obtain a set of core values and principles in which to live by. Also, I would like for you to take what you have learned from this book and pass it onto the others, pressing the significance in advancing a prosperous world.

Harnakhte is the son of the governor of a small town in the very south of Egypt, and Apet-hesit is one of pharaoh's numerous granddaughters. They meet as children and swear an oath to love each other forever. Six years pass and Harnakhte leaves his parent's home to look for his bride in Pi-Ramses. During the time of separation, Apet-hesit's mother was killed by a holy crocodile. Apet-hesit avenges her mother's death and kills the creature. The priests want to execute the killer of the holy crocodile, but don't know who is to blame. Apet-hesit's father fancies his chances to succeed as pharaoh, but he needs money to finance his plan, and sells Apet-hesit as a slave. Then he has her abducted and taken to Sharakh, a secret city in the desert where he hides her from her owner. Harnakhte arrives in Pi-Ramses to find Apet-hesit gone. He manages to find the city of Sharakh, but is imprisoned. The people of Sharakh train one of their girls to act as Apet-hesit and show her to Harnakhte to distract him from the real Apet-hesit. The lovesick man is taken in. Court politics intervene and the two lovers are kept apart. Will Harnakhte ever recognize his true love? Find out in the historical novel Apet-hesit: Scarred for Life. Raised in Holland, Marcus Johnson now lives in New Zealand. Fascinated by history, his last novel was Salome: An Invitation to the Dance. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/MarcusJohnson

What does it mean to live well? What are the consequences of believing that the world is a bad place? What is virtue? How can we embrace life and living? These are the sorts of questions addressed in Alapaha Paganism. No final, universal, or ultimate answers are prescribed. Instead, a unique perspective, growing in Alapaha, is shared. It suggests this life is good, this world is good, and neither are in need of salvation or redemption.

For centuries the Galactic Confederation has maintained an unsteady peace amongst its member races. The organization named Heaven's Light took it upon itself to resolve ongoing conflicts and liberate those suffering from tyranny. In doing so, the Confederation has gained not only peace and prosperity it has never known, but also unity. But in the dark reaches of our galaxy the Greys have been waiting for over sixteen hundred years for this day. In a moment worlds are shattered and hopes are destroyed as the planet killers of the Greys march to war. Brian Peterson, the captain of a ship named the Freedom, is the lone human standing with the forces of Heaven's Light and the Confederation. Fourteen years have passed since the Greys stole him from Earth, and now he and his allies must stop the advance of the machine god's forces. The stage is set, the actors have been assembled, and so the Grey War begins...

As Heaven's Light begins their liberations Brian takes his place as the captain of the Freedom. At the same time, the Maidens each struggle with their newfound power and abilities. In the distance, the ruler of the Malcovin people, King Zaris, plots the destruction of the upstart organization using the four navies of his world. Brian and his allies move forward knowing it will end with a war with powerful Malcovin military. Will Zaris's forces end the dream of Heaven's Light? Or will the bell of liberty ring once more?

Six months have passed since the Kalaidian people were freed. Although prosperity was brought to one world another teeters on the edge of war. The merchant capital of the galaxy, Dega Jul, now sits dangerously as two factions battle for control. Meanwhile, Brian suffers the scars of Delne while fighting for the Avoni. What lies ahead for him as he battles against Shiken Ka of the Shandi and Dreka the Lightning, the greatest living Malcovin pilot?

Five years have passed since Brian was first abducted. The Avoni and a number of other ships have been sent to the edge of Confederation territory to investigate whether the Greys are encroaching upon their border. During a battle a freak accident leaves the Avoni stranded deep within Grey territory. Will Brian be able to take command and lead the lone ship through the dark sea of space?