Over the millennia Gods and Goddesses have taken on many forms, have given great gifts and unleashed furious punishments on those who worshipped and angered them.This book introduces the main gods and goddesses of the past; their myths, rituals and how they have influenced modern popular culture.* Discover the feuding goddesses of Babylon,* Witness the great love affair of the Egyptian creator gods* Travel with the West African goddess from the shores of Nigeria to the new world of the Americas* Meet the divine forces which may still dwell in the heavens, the mountains, rivers, oceans and stars.More than a historical glimpse into ancient cultures, Gods and Goddesses is a reference guide to the divine pantheons and an insight into how these ancient people and their divine creators live on in modern stories, films, practices and beliefs.
The Roadmap to Fertility is a comprehensive, wide-ranging look at fertility. From the very basics through to the complex, it takes the reader on a journey that will clearly inform them of the facts and real solutions. Getting pregnant is not easy for many couples ? infertility affects one in six couples worldwide. Dr David Greening REI, who is a subspecialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, has written The Roadmap to Fertility specifically for men. He believes men are often quiet passengers as a couple drive their own lonely road to fertility, despite being a vital part of the partnership. Dr Greening explores the issues around getting pregnant and explains how to improve both partners' fertility. Dr Greening includes real-life stories of couples' journeys dealing with infertility, in their own words, and explores his own experiences from many years working in the reproductive medicine field in Europe and Australia.