Ruby Sisson Library

Before Eve, there was Lilith. Lilith and Adam are equal and happy in the Garden of Eden. Until Adam decides Lilith should submit to his will and lie beneath him. She refuses—and is banished forever from Paradise. Demonized and sidelined, Lilith watches in fury as God creates Eve, the woman who accepts her submission. But Lilith has a secret: she has already tasted the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Endowed with Wisdom, she knows why Asherah—God’s...

This five-volume encyclopedia explores the history and civilizations of the ancient world from prehistory to approximately 1000 CE. Each volume explores significant civilizations, personalities, cultural and social developments, and scientific achievements in its geographical area.

Describes the history, ideals, events, and heroes of the Olympic Games, with an emphasis on the Summer Olympics.

Discover the amazing Japanese civilization and learn about a culture that has existed for thousands of years.

Provides information on the ancient cultures and histories of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire.

Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed immerses you in the epic story of the Mexico's history with 48 exhilarating half-hour lectures that cover the full scope of Mesoamerican history and culture. Your guide is Professor Edwin Barnhart, Director of the Maya Exploration Center and a noted archaeologist, explorer, and teacher, whose exploits include the discovery of a lost Maya city.