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  Horrible Histories: Book 3

  The Rotten Romans

  by Terry Deary

  Follows life for folks in Roman Britain from Nero to Boudicca and includes a look at gory games, rotten recipes, and loads of frightening facts.
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  The Royal Diaries: Book 1

  Cleopatra VII

  Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C.

  by Kristiana Gregory

  Established Dear America author Kristiana Gregory kicks off the Royal Diaries with the captivating story of young Cleopatra's tumultuous life. Daughter of King Ptolemy Autletes, Pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra lives a life filled with opulence and mystery.
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  Ben Hur

  A Tale of the Christ

  by Lew Wallace

  Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. His old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. They become bitter enemies. Because of an unfortunate accident, Ben-Hur is sent to slave in the mines while his family is sent to leprosy caves. As Messala is dying from being crushed in a chariot race, he reveals where Ben-Hur's... (more)
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  The Epistle to the Romans

  by Douglas J. Moo

  Douglas Moo's work on the Epistle to the Romans is part of The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.
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  Masters of Rome: Book 1

  The First Man in Rome

  by Colleen McCullough

  When the world cowered before the legions of Rome, two extraordinary men dreamed of personal glory: the military genius and wealthy rural "upstart" Marius, and Sulla, penniless and debauched but of aristocratic birth. Men of exceptional vision, courage, cunning, and ruthless ambition, separately they faced the insurmountable opposition of powerful, vindictive foes. Yet allied they could answer the treachery of... (more)
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  Masters of Rome: Book 2

  The Grass Crown

  by Colleen McCullough

  Throughout the Western world, great kingdoms have fallen and despots lay crushed beneath the heels of Rome's advancing legions. But in this age of magnificent triumph and barbaric cruelty, internal rebellion threatens the stability and survival of the mighty Republic. And an aging, ailing Gaius Marius, heralded 'conqueror of Germany and Numidia, longs for that which was prophesied many years before: an... (more)
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  Emperor: Book 1

  The Gates of Rome

  by Conn Iggulden

  Rarely, if ever, does a new writer dazzle us with such a vivid imagination and storytelling, flawlessly capturing the essence of a land, a people, a legend. Conn Iggulden is just such a writer, bringing to vivid life one of the most fascinating eras in human history. In a true masterpiece of historical fiction, Iggulden takes us on a breathtaking journey through ancient Rome, sweeping us into a realm of tyrants... (more)
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  The Normal Christian Life

  by Watchman Nee

  This classic work unfolds the path of faith and presents the eternal purpose of God in simple terms.
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  Lives of the Twelve Caesars

  De vita Caesarum

  by Suetonius

  Covering the Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian, remains one of the most enlightening of all Roman histories.
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  In the Grip of Grace

  Your Father Always Caught You. He Still Does.

  by Max Lucado

  Can anything separate us from God's love? Does He really love us, no matter what? How does He feel about me when I snap at anything that moves? When I've failed as a parent? When my thoughts are gutter-level? When my tongue is sharp? Have I drifted too far? Waited too long? Slipped too much? The answer is found in one of life's sweetest words- grace . It is God who lovingly holds us in the eternal grip of His... (more)
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  Masters of Rome: Book 5

  Caesar

  by Colleen McCullough

  In the long, fabled history of Rome, never was there one more adored -- yet more feared -- than Gaius Julius Caesar. Invincible on the field of battle, he commands the love and loyalty of those who fight at his side and would gladly give their lives for his glory. Yet in Rome there are enemies everywhere orchestrating his downfall and disgrace. Fanatical rivals like Cato and Bibulus would tear Rome asunder just to... (more)
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  Masters of Rome: Book 4

  Caesar's Women

  by Colleen McCullough

  His victories were legend -- in battle and bedchamber alike. Love was a political weapon he wielded cunningly and ruthlessly in his private war against enemies in the forum. Genius, general, patrician, Gaius Julius Caesar was history. His wives bought him influence. He sacrificed his beloved daughter on the alter of ambition. He burned for the cold-hearted mistress he could never dare trust. Caesar's women all... (more)
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  Emperor: Book 3

  The Field of Swords

  by Conn Iggulden

  With his acclaimed Emperor novels, author Conn Iggulden brings a dazzling world to life–the rich, complex world of ancient Rome as seen through the eyes of one extraordinary man: Julius Caesar. Now Iggulden returns to the story of Julius Caesar and a realm that stretches from the sands of North Africa to the coast of Britain. Against this magnificent backdrop, Caesar, his first victories under his belt and a... (more)
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  The John Phillips Commentary Series

  Exploring Romans

  by H. A. Ironside, John Phillips

  This comprehensive commentary on Romans, the cornerstone book of Christian theology, offers both a sound evangelical exposition and the means to practical application through the use of exceedingly relevant illustrations.
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  Unholy Night

  by Seth Grahame-Smith

  From the author of the New York Times bestselling Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter comes UNHOLY NIGHT, the next evolution in dark historical revisionism. They're an iconic part of history's most celebrated birth. But what do we really know about the Three Kings of the Nativity, besides the fact that they followed a star to Bethlehem bearing strange gifts? The Bible has little to say about this enigmatic trio.... (more)
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  Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III: Book 3

  How to Speak Dragonese

  by Cressida Cowell

  Climbing on to a Roman Dragon Rustling ship by mistake in your first "Boarding an Enemy Ship" is bad enough. But to then discover that Alvin the Treacherous is also on board proves to Hiccup he couldn't have been more wrong, especially when he steals his copy of How to Speak Dragonese. Can Hiccup save the dragons and the day?
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  The Roman Mysteries: Book 6

  The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina

  by Caroline Lawrence

  A mysterious widow pursues Flavia's father and a lion terrorizes the streets of Ostia in the sixth "Roman Mysteries" adventure. December, A.D. 79. It is the month of the Saturnalia, a festival when people do as they please, and anything can happen. When a Roman widow, Cartilia Poplica, shows unusual interest in Flavia's father, Captain Geminus, Flavia decides she must find out what Cartila's motives really are.... (more)
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  Paul's Letter to the Romans

  A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

  by Ben Witherington III

  Continuing his series of highly regarded and innovative socio-rhetorical commentaries on the New Testament, Ben Witherington now tackles Romans, perhaps the most profound — and difficult — book of the New Testament. Interacting with recent treatments of this Pauline letter and with ancient Christian commentators, Witherington shows that the interpretation of Romans since the Reformation has been far too... (more)
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  A.D. Chronicles: Book 1

  First Light

  by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene

  Go back in time to first-century Jerusalem. It's a dark time in the world's holiest and most turbulent city. Walk with Peniel, the blind beggar who longs for rescue from his suffering. Peek into the lives of Susannah and Manaen, two lovers separated by overwhelming odds. And meet an unusual healer, who ignites a spark of controversy in the fire of hatred, deceit, and betrayal that is always burning in this ancient... (more)
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  Masters of Rome: Book 6

  The October Horse

  A Novel of Caesar and Cleopatra

  by Colleen McCullough

  A SWEEPING EPIC OF ANCIENT ROME FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THORN BIRDS With her renowned storytelling gifts in full force, Colleen McCullough delivers a breathtaking novel that is both grand in scope and vivid in detail -- and proves once again why she is the top historical novelist of our time. In the last days of the Roman Republic, Gaius Julius Caesar is both adored and despised -- but his rule... (more)