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Quiet and reserved, Clemmie is happy in the background. But although her parents may overlook her talents, her ability to read hieroglyphs makes her invaluable at the Egyptian relic parties which have made her father the toast of Victorian society. But at one such party, the words Clemmie interprets from an unusual amulet strike fear into her heart. The beautiful glyphs she holds in her hands will change her life forever. Five years later, Clemmie arrives in Egypt on a mission to save what remains of her family. The childhood game she used to play about the immortal sisters, Isis and Nephthys, has taken on a devastating resonance and it is only by following Nephthys’ story that she can undo the mistakes of the past. On her journey up the Nile she will meet unexpected allies and enemies and, along with long-buried secrets and betrayals, Clemmie will be forced to step into the light.
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Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt as you navigate through puzzles and riddles, myths and magic, rhyme and reason – from the twisting Nile to the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx. On your journey, you will uncover the deep history of a land steeped in myth and magic, from the era of the great pyramid builders and gods of ancient Egypt to the dramatic invasion of Napoleon and the continuing allure of Egypt today. Along the way, you will encounter: ? Tongue-twisting anagrams ? Famous Egyptians past and present ? Gods and Goddesses, Pharaohs and Queens ? Word walls and wordsearches ? ‘Scribal’ – ancient Egypt’s answer to Wordle ? True-or-false trickery in an ancient doctor’s surgery ? Bingo calls in the Valley of the Kings ? Pyramids of the world – but can you recognize them all? Infused with Egyptology expertise, rich historical detail and featuring over seventy puzzl
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Years of Hyksos rule have seen the ruin and suffering of a once-mighty Egypt. Though Pharaoh is now restored to the throne, his power is fragile as some seek to take advantage of the ensuing chaos. Desperate to unite the two divided kingdoms of Egypt under Pharaoh’s rule, the great mage Taita sends his protégé, Piay, to discover the answer to a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure the fate of Egypt forever. But in the chaos of war, a dark evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power to serve their own interests, which would set Egypt along a dark path.
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Enter a world of ancient secrets, old money, new ambitions and the discovery of priceless treasure in this revelatory new biography.
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The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians – containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure.
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Enter a world of ancient secrets, old money, new ambitions and the discovery of priceless treasure in this revelatory new biography.
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What stories, mysteries and secrets can you find in the stars?
A wonderful illustrated tour of the night sky for children aged 5+ years. Lara Hawthorne’s beautiful illustrations take the reader on one of the most fascinating journeys that humankind has ever made and one that is common to us all.
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A unique approach to Egyptian mythology that takes the reader on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site.
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Discover the fascinating details of life under the pharaohs – and their extraordinary legacy – in this comprehensive guide to Egypt’s ancient civilization. Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, from the time of Narmer to that of Cleopatra, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you to navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians, from the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza to the Great Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria.
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Dawn is a death doula, and spends her life helping people make the final transition peacefully. But when the plane she’s on plummets, she finds herself thinking not of the perfect life she has, but the life she was forced to abandon fifteen years ago – when she left behind a career in Egyptology, and a man she loved. Against the odds, she survives, and the airline offers her a ticket to wherever she needs to get to – but the answer to that question suddenly seems uncertain. As the path of her life forks in two very different directions, Dawn must confront questions she’s never truly asked: What does a well-lived life look like? What do we leave behind when we go? And do we make our choices, or do our choices make us? Two possible futures. One impossible choice.
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This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and the trials and tribulations of the life hereafter. This is the perfect introduction for modern readers to the mysteries of Egyptian mythology.
