Studies of an ancient text have convinced archaeologist Nina Wilde that a tomb containing the remains of legendary warrior Hercules may actually exist. If she can locate it it will be the most important historical find ever to be unearthed.

As Nina and Eddie Chase her ex-SAS bodyguard and now boyfriend begin their search it's clear that others want to find the tomb - and the unimaginable riches contained within.Nina and Chase are soon following a violent trail of corruption and conspiracy around the globe.

From Switzerland to Shanghai Botswana to London it's a race against time to find the Tomb of Hercules before it falls into the most evil of hands (less)

. The incredible secret of the Great Sphinx of Egypt is about to be revealed.

An archaeological dig is preparing to open the Hall of Records a repository of ancient knowledge hidden beneath the enigmatic statue.But on the night of the unveiling student Macy Sharif makes a shocking discovery: a religious cult already raiding the Hall of Records to find the location of the mythical Pyramid of Osiris.

Framed by corrupt officials she goes on the run trying to reach the only people who can save her before she is silenced - permanently.Discredited jobless and broke archaeologist Nina Wilde and ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase have problems of their own - until Macy's plea for help sends them on a deadly quest across the globe as they try to reach the mysterious pyramid before Khalid Osir the charismatic leader of the Osirian Temple.

But is the cult's motive purely greed..

. or something (less)

. The incredible secret of the Great Sphinx of Egypt is about to be revealed.

An archaeological dig is preparing to open the Hall of Records a repository of ancient knowledge hidden beneath the enigmatic statue.But on the night of the unveiling student Macy Sharif makes a shocking discovery: a religious cult already raiding the Hall of Records to find the location of the mythical Pyramid of Osiris.

Framed by corrupt officials she goes on the run trying to reach the only people who can save her before she is silenced - permanently.Discredited jobless and broke archaeologist Nina Wilde and ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase have problems of their own - until Macy's plea for help sends them on a deadly quest across the globe as they try to reach the mysterious pyramid before Khalid Osir the charismatic leader of the Osirian Temple.

But is the cult's motive purely greed..

. or something (less)

. The incredible secret of the Great Sphinx of Egypt is about to be revealed.

An archaeological dig is preparing to open the Hall of Records a repository of ancient knowledge hidden beneath the enigmatic statue.But on the night of the unveiling student Macy Sharif makes a shocking discovery: a religious cult already raiding the Hall of Records to find the location of the mythical Pyramid of Osiris.

Framed by corrupt officials she goes on the run trying to reach the only people who can save her before she is silenced - permanently.Discredited jobless and broke archaeologist Nina Wilde and ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase have problems of their own - until Macy's plea for help sends them on a deadly quest across the globe as they try to reach the mysterious pyramid before Khalid Osir the charismatic leader of the Osirian Temple.

But is the cult's motive purely greed..

. or something (less)

It is presented in a pocket-sized format (less)

The latest in a series of audacious thefts of historical treasures, it's only a matter of time before another priceless artefact is targeted. When the Talonor Codex-a great Atlantean explorer's account of his travels-is stolen, it becomes clear that the thefts form only part of the raiders' ultimate plan.

The codex holds clues to the location of the Vault of Shiva and its fabled contents-the legendary Shiva-Vedas, the chronicles of the ancient Hindu god of destruction. Witnesses to the latest daring robbery, archaeologist Nina Wilde and former SAS soldier Eddie Chase are forced into a treacherous hunt across the world to discover the vault before its secrets fall into dangerous hands.

The vault's prize is a treasure beyond price, but it may also be the catalyst for global annihilation (less)

To the Overthrow of the English in the Spice Archipelago: Introduction. 1.

The closing of the Old Trade Paths to 1516 A.D.

2. The quest for India by sea, 1418-1499.

3. The struggle between Christendom and Islam for the Indian seas, 1500-1600.

4. The Portuguese Policy in the East, 1500-1600.

5. England's attempts to reach India in the sixteenth century, 1497-1599.

6. The constitution of the First English East India Company, 1600.

7. The 'Separate Voyages' of the Company, 1601-1612.

8. The struggle with the Portuguese, 1612-1622.

9. The struggle between the English and the Dutch for the Eastern Archipelago, 1601-1623.

10. The end of the Struggle: the tragedy of Amboyna, 1623.

Index. Vol.

II. To the Union of the Old and New Companies Under the Earl of Godolphin's Award; 1708: Introduction.

1. The Company and the King, 1623-1649.

2. Our first settlements of the Bombay Coast, 1607-1658.

3. Our first settlements (less)

It's a must-read for anyone who wants to compete and collaborate more effectively each and every day." - Greg Brown, president and CEO, Motorola Solutions (less)