Books with author Mary E. Clayton

If you're looking for a collection of Roman myths that speaks to all ages then keep reading… Feats of strength and skill, monsters, magic, divine interventions, and the overcoming of impossible odds by larger-than-life figures all feature in this book. The Roman myths contained in this collection will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. Not only does this book offer captivating stories for you to enjoy, but it also gives you impressive knowledge about history. For example, the story of the rape of Lucretia, an incident that supposedly sparked the revolt against the early Roman monarchy and led to the development of the early Republic, may have been based on actual historical persons and events. Roman Mythology: Captivating Roman Myths of Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Mythological Creatures includes stories such as: The Wanderings of AeneasThe Story of the Founding of RomeThe Rape of LucretiaHercules and the Giant of LatiumThe Quest for the Golden FleeceThe Creation of the WorldAnd many more!So if you want a collection of engaging Roman myths that can cause some people to scream for more as oppose to falling asleep, click the “add to cart” button!

Her Soul Cries (bold & italicized title) was birthed to promote the need for an emotional purging of the soul as a true means for wholeness...In doing so it exposes human nature in its rawest form. The book is nontraditional and is a true depiction of the baggage life gives us to carry. It symbolizes a slow progressiveness from an existence of utter disparity to one of needed change-on a personal level. It includes themes of rejection, domestic abuse, and sexuality. Each one are inclusive to families and communities. Her Soul Cries (bold & italicized title) represents a wide range of emotion. Lighthearted memories are mingled with those that may be more difficult to digest, grasping your attention and arousing your curiosity. This book is written to promote understanding as a replacement for judgment. The writer uses a combination of poetry, prose, random thoughts, teachable statements, and related bible references to create a sense of connection with the reader.

Introducing: A Mythology Trilogy From the creator of the Captivating History Series This book includes three captivating manuscripts: Greek Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsNorse Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the VikingsEgyptian Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and MortalsThe first part of this book will explore Greek heroes, what they were like and what they accomplished. Furthermore, the book will tackle Greek religion—the gods and goddesses which establish the backdrop against which Greek legends were formed. We will also take a close look at the myths of Greek monsters. Here are just some of the topics that the first part of this book will cover: Greek HeroesHonorable ThievesLegends of PrideLegend of Cadmus, Founder of Thebes, GreeceThe IlliadThe OdysseyMyths of WonderCecrops and DragonsGreek ReligionThe Burdens of Selfishness and HubrisThe Ages of ManMorals of the GodsZeus Giving Birth to a New Kind of ChaosGreek MonstersTyphon and EchidnaPerseus and CetusHerakles and His LaborsAnd MoreThe second part of this book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories of Norse mythology. For instance, part 2 covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarök. Here are just some of the topics that the second part of this book will cover: The Icelandic SagasThe Varangian GuardVikings in AmericaThe Vikings of SicilyNorman Conquest of EnglandBerserkersVanir against the AesirThe Nine RealmsThe Giants and Midgard’s HumansLesser Divine BeingsTales of Odin and ThorLoki and RagnarökAnd MoreIn the third part of this book, we will start by looking at the gods and goddesses of Kemet—Ancient Egypt. Then, we will turn our attention to the monsters which likely gave them nightmares and humbled them in their quest to bring order to the world around them. Here are just some of the topics that the third part of this book will cover: Osiris, Isis, Seth, and HorusThe Sun and CreationGods and HumansApep: Great Snake of ChaosSett: God of Desert, Storms, War, Evil, and ChaosImhotep, the 27th Century BC PolymathAkhenaten, the King Who Upended TraditionRamesses the GreatCleopatra, End of an EpochAnd MoreGet the book now so you can enjoy captivating stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Central American myths, then keep reading...Mexico and the Central American states are home to many indigenous peoples, each of whom speaks their own language and lives according to their own customs. These diverse peoples have rich storytelling cultures, passing down myths about gods and the work of creation, and about the humans who for good or ill interact with these otherworldly beings. The loving god Olocupinele creates the world of the Cuna of Panama, while the goddess Nakawe’ destroys and then remakes the world of the Huichol of Mexico. In the story “Mother Scorpion Country,” from the Miskito of Nicaragua, we learn that even the goddess of the land of the dead cannot break the bond of love between a husband and wife.The stories presented in this volume are but a small sample of the abundant variety of myths and legends from Mexico and Central America. Nevertheless, they give us important glimpses into the ways people from this part of the world see themselves, as humans trying to understand their place within a larger universe containing beings both seen and unseen, and as people doing their best to live ethical lives that respect their fellow humans and the other creatures that live alongside them.Central American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central America invites you to go on a startling journey and discover the following myths:Olocupinele Creates the World (Dule/Cuna, Panama)Watakame’ and the Great Flood (Wixáritari/Huichol, Mexico)Yomomuli and the Talking Tree (Yoeme/Yaqui, Mexico)How the Sea Was Made (Cabécar, Costa Rica)Mother Scorpion’s Country (Miskito, Nicaragua)The Childhood of the Sun and the Moon (qne-a tnya-e/Chatino, Mexico)The Invisible Hunters (Miskito, Nicaragua)The King of the Peccaries (Bribri, Costa Rica)How Opossum Stole Fire (Mazatec, Mexico)Uncle Rabbit and Uncle Tiger (Nicaragua)And much, much more!So if you want a captivating collection of Central American myths, click the “add to cart” button!

IS THERE LIFE AFTER DIVORCE? YOU BET! Meet the DAFFODILS* (*Divorced And Finally Free Of Deceitful, Insensitive, Licentious Scum) Rebecca Leigh Stratton is divorced, depressed, and thoroughly disgusted. Thanks to her two-timing, asset-hiding, lawyer husband, Leigh faces the prospect of starting over at forty-six. Fortunately, her sassy, Southern sorority sisters, Penny Sue Parker and Ruthie Nichols, are old hands at divorce. The three single-again ladies take off for New Smyrna Beach, their college-days haunt. What they don't bargain for are old flames, fist fights, and gunfire. And, that's just the first day! From the Publisher In the tradition of "The First Wives Club" and Anne George's acclaimed Southern Sisters Mysteries, Mary Clay gives us a hilarious novel about sorority sisters who come back together when the last of the trio divorces her two-timing husband.

A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the Vikings This book on Norse Mythology is part of the new series "Greek Mythology - Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology" that is written by the best-selling author Matt Clayton. In this ultimate guide on Norse Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Gods, heroes, and beliefs of the Vikings. This book is broken into two parts: Heroes and SagasThe Norse GodsThis book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarök. The Vikings of Norse poetry and saga were a fearless lot, and their tales were frequently tragic. Some, if not all, of the myths were based on real people and real events. These heroes accomplished many fantastic feats, some of them even documented by their enemies. The Vikings were born out of an age of hardship. Tales of their earliest raids come to us from the 790s, during the early European Middle Ages. This was a period of dangerous iciness as the thousand-year climate cycle dipped to the coldest our world had experienced in 7,000 years. No doubt, the punishing cold for these people of Northern Europe helped to dispel any complacency they may have felt during the warmer, mid-Holocene epoch. Death was sitting on their doorstep, and the weak and timid would have died from the change in climate. Only the strong and cunning would survive. Like their sagas and heroes, the Norse gods were also a rough and tumble group of individuals with strong character and human frailties. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this book include: How Climate Change Made The Vikings RuthlessThe Icelandic SagasThe Varangian GuardVikings in AmericaThe Vikings of SicilyNorman Conquest of EnglandBerserkersVanir against the AesirThe Nine RealmsThe Giants of JotunheimLesser Divine BeingsTales of Odin and ThorLoki and RagnarökAnd much more!Buy the book now and learn more about norse mythology

Explore Captivating Myths of the Greek Gods and Heroes Although the Greek gods and goddesses were powerful immortal beings, they were in many ways still very like the humans who worshiped them. The gods and goddesses are stricken with jealousy; they fall in love; they get angry when they feel slighted, and bestow gifts when they are honored. Likewise, the heroes are larger than life: they’re stronger, faster, and more skilled than ordinary mortals, but they are still subject to pain, illness, and death. This book on Greek mythology will take you on a captivating journey so you can experience the enjoyment of the entertaining stories while also learning about the Greek myths that lie at the roots of Western language, culture, and civilization. Within this book, you'll find the following Greek myths and topics covered The Creation of the TitansThe Birth of the Olympians and the Downfall of the TitansPrometheus and EpimetheusThe Birth of the MusesThe Olympian Gods and GoddessesHera, Queen of the GodsHermes, Trickster, and Messenger of the GodsGrey-Eyed Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and StrategyHephaestus, God of Fire and SmithcraftArtemis, Virgin Goddess of the HuntApollo, God of Music and HealingDionysus, God of Wine and Ritual MadnessAres, God of War, and Aphrodite, Goddess of LoveThe Story of Demeter and PersephoneDemigods, Heroes, and MonstersThe Story of PerseusHeraclesTheseus and the MinotaurGet the book now and learn more about Greek mythology

Treasure Hunt in the Arizona DesertDebut Author Reveals Secrets of Stone Maps and Royal Treasure in New Nonfiction BookVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - In his thrilling new nonfiction book, The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps: The King's Royal Treasure (published by Trafford Publishing), debut author Mark Clayton takes readers on the treasure hunt of a lifetime as a group of committed friends set out to discover the long lost royal riches stashed somewhere in the Superstition Mountains of the Arizona Desert.Filled with never before revealed secrets and factual information that promises to electrify every reader's sense of adventure, Clayton's book brings a measure of wonder as well as closure to the mysterious Spanish legend of the King's Royal Fifth, a treasure that has been sought for more than 150 years. Let's not forget about the detailed maps and brilliant pictures first seen here within the pages of The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps.Whether you're interested in buried treasure--and let's be honest, who isn't?--or just want to learn more about prospecting, deciphering ancient maps, sun symbols, Spanish Mountain monuments, Spanish trail markers or the Arizona Desert, you can't go wrong with Clayton's investigation, The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps. Furthermore, readers will learn all about the history and culture of this fascinating area over the past 300 years with Clayton's unparalleled knowledge of the local peoples, which include the Apache, the Mexican, the Spaniards and the U.S. Calvary.Never before has such a detailed and high-impact interpretation of the Peralta stone maps and the timeless treasure to which they point been so provocative and encompassing. Follow his search for the breakthrough that could change history today, and rekindle your own dormant passion for the discovery of a lifetime in the pages of the inspiring nonfiction book The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps.

It's been twenty years, but Ramsey Reed's need for Emerson still runs like a drug through his veins. Life, work, children, friends...none of it has made a dent in Ramsey's need for his wife. Twenty years ago, he dragged her to the courthouse after their high school graduation, and married her without any fanfare, whatsoever. With the help of their friends, and some serious threats to the wedding planner, he manages to pull of the perfect wedding for Emerson. Today, he's going to give her the wedding of her dreams. And he'll kill anyone who ruins it for her.This is the final chapter in the Enemy Series and proof that psychopaths can love just as deeply as the rest of us.

We are living in a rape society. American culture has been openly divided in the wake of the Me Too Movement as we watch public officials and celebrities fall from their untouchable thrones. Both men and women whisper in coffee shop conversations centered around who has come forward and its validity because it took so long.A book released before its time has reemerged with poetic grace addressing the oftentimes unspeakable matters. One woman's journey is every woman's journey. If you can't see yourself through her pain you can see your mother, your aunt, your sister, your best friend, and the stranger you lock eyes with at the freezer section of the grocery store and feel her tear... tears unseen.

Treasure Hunt in the Arizona Desert Debut Author Reveals Secrets of Stone Maps and Royal Treasure in New Nonfiction Book VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - In his thrilling new nonfiction book, The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps: The King's Royal Treasure (published by Trafford Publishing), debut author Mark Clayton takes readers on the treasure hunt of a lifetime as a group of committed friends set out to discover the long lost royal riches stashed somewhere in the Superstition Mountains of the Arizona Desert. Filled with never before revealed secrets and factual information that promises to electrify every reader's sense of adventure, Clayton's book brings a measure of wonder as well as closure to the mysterious Spanish legend of the King's Royal Fifth, a treasure that has been sought for more than 150 years. Let's not forget about the detailed maps and brilliant pictures first seen here within the pages of The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps. Whether you're interested in buried treasure--and let's be honest, who isn't?--or just want to learn more about prospecting, deciphering ancient maps, sun symbols, Spanish Mountain monuments, Spanish trail markers or the Arizona Desert, you can't go wrong with Clayton's investigation, The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps. Furthermore, readers will learn all about the history and culture of this fascinating area over the past 300 years with Clayton's unparalleled knowledge of the local peoples, which include the Apache, the Mexican, the Spaniards and the U.S. Calvary. Never before has such a detailed and high-impact interpretation of the Peralta stone maps and the timeless treasure to which they point been so provocative and encompassing. Follow his search for the breakthrough that could change history today, and rekindle your own dormant passion for the discovery of a lifetime in the pages of the inspiring nonfiction book The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps.

Explore Captivating Stories of Greek and Roman Gods, Goddesses and Monsters in this Ultimate Guide to Classical Mythology This book includes two captivating manuscripts: Greek Mythology: Captivating Greek Myths of Greek Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and HeroesRoman Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological CreaturesIn addition to explaining how creation itself began, myths in many cultures have the function of “just-so” stories, explaining various other important things—the invention of fire, why we have weather, the names of plants and birds. Greek and Roman mythology is no different: enfolded in grand stories of gods and heroes are some of the ways the ancient Greeks and Romans understood many of the more common aspects of their world. Although the gods and goddesses were powerful immortal beings, they were in many ways still very like the humans who worshiped them and who created these tales. The gods and goddesses are stricken with jealousy; they fall in love; they get angry when they feel slighted, and bestow gifts when they are honored. Likewise, the heroes are larger than life: they’re stronger, faster, and more skilled than ordinary mortals, but they are still subject to pain, illness, and death. Within this book, you'll find the following myths and topics covered The Creation of the TitansThe Birth of the Olympians and the Downfall of the TitansPrometheus and EpimetheusThe Birth of the MusesThe Olympian Gods and GoddessesHera, Queen of the GodsHermes, Trickster, and Messenger of the GodsGrey-Eyed Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and StrategyHephaestus, God of Fire and SmithcraftArtemis, Virgin Goddess of the HuntApollo, God of Music and HealingDionysus, God of Wine and Ritual MadnessAres, God of War, and Aphrodite, Goddess of LoveThe Story of Demeter and PersephoneDemigods, Heroes, and MonstersThe Story of PerseusHeraclesTheseus and the MinotaurThe Trojan ConnectionWhat History and an Analysis of Myth Tell UsFounding of RomePurely Roman GodsThe Creatures of Roman MythologyBorrowings from EtruriaInfluence of the Greek PantheonGreek Creatures Adopted by the RomansRoman Conquests of the CeltsTruth Behind the Roman GodsAnd MoreGet the book now and learn more about Classical Mythology