Bøger af Anna Raddon

The prophecies of ancient faiths agree: the end is near! The end of what? Life, the universe, or something else? Uncover the incredible parallels in the apocalyptic prophecies of Paganism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. All agree that great change is already beginning; but do the prophecies actually converge or collide? Do the prophecies agree, or do they hide the full story? We know that bad news keeps coming: the Islamic State is destroying ancient civilizations, our environment is ravaged, natural disasters are frequent, and our economies are holding on by a thread. We don't need prophecy to tell us that things are getting scary. But one prophecy offers unbelievable hope in a world that is facing the biggest crisis in history. 12 Clues walks you through the foundations of ancient prophecy to discover how today's headlines were written thousands of years ago and are preserved today. Discover how little-known prophecies are beginning to be fulfilled and what that means is coming next. And how you can know the real hope that you need to face an uncertain future.

"After the Immortal invasion, they take over every nation on earth and set themselves up as rulers without any accountability! I'd call that a pretty successful invasion," Tom summed up.Gizhaa was shaking his head involuntarily, but all he said was, "I've never heard this before." Nearly a thousand years after Earth has recovered from a catastrophic war, the conquering Immortals rule the world, demanding annual tribute in exchange for prospering rains. But not everyone is happy with the system. When siblings Gizhaa and Inaa accompany their father on a historic diplomatic journey to the capital, they find themselves at the centre of a plot to restore an ancient government.Someone doesn't want their journey to succeed, however, and they are soon entwined in political espionage. They must decide if they will help to overthrow the Immortals or trust their own gifts, which warn them of great danger ahead. When it seems Inaa's heart is compromised, leading her into a reckless relationship, Gizhaa wonders if he will lose her. But how much will it cost him… and the world?