Product Description: In a world filled with anarchy and malice a new evil force is rising to tear apart the world created by man. The one hope is an unlikely hero with a mysterious power. He must quest out and seek the firestones and unlock the power that lies deep inside...read more

Product Description: This volume explores the nature of female beauty in ancient Rome by studying depictions of heavenly and earthly women in Pompeiian art. The first section discusses the care of the body: hygiene, cosmetics, coiffure, and perfume. The second section discusses adornments like jewelry and clothing, and explains how such items were distributed in the Roman world...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Since its discovery in the middle of the eighteenth century, Pompeii has aroused the interest of scholars and laypeople alike. The thrill of finding the ancient city--buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD--was heightened by the rich history of this Roman town and her people...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)