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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4)
Rick Riordan
Hyperion Book CH
, 2008
the most awesome series next to harry potter
this has to be the most awesome book series yet while harry potter is one of my favorite books this comes whithin a two point close at second. i like how Mr. Riordan has everything packed into a couple hundred pages that means at every turn theres always something ...
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to ...
Susan Wise Bauer
Peace Hill Press
, 2006
Narrative & comprehensive ancient history for kids (& adults).
I bought this book while homeschooling my two girls. The book was such good story that I began using it for evening reading to the girls before bed (that way I got to read it too!) I found that the narrative format (story telling) was much more engaging than a ...
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)
Rick Riordan
Miramax
, 2007
Help for the Potter Addicted
I've blasted through all four Percy Jackson & the Olympians series and re-read them for extra measure and pleasure. The seamless blending of 21st century situations AND Greek mythology is nectar and ambrosia to someone who, as a child, reveled in Plutarch's mythology ...
Financial Accounting: An Introduction to Concepts, Methods and Uses
Clyde P. Stickney
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Roman L. Weil
South-Western College Pub
, 2006
Accounting book
New book, great price just like stated. I love amazon! Save $50.00 from bookstore price and recieved it in 2 days.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books
, 2007
A superb close to a great journey!
I have loved each page of every book of the Potter saga since I was first introduced to that very special first book some ten years ago. what a remarkable journey it has all been. True, this finale is a bit off the path of the previous books, but just as enjoyable and ...
Plato: Republic
Plato
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G. M. A. Grube
, ...
Hackett Publishing Company
, 1992
Best Translator of Plato
Grube is the most accurate and faithful translator of Plato. Unlike most other translators, in particular the horrendous Allan Bloom, Grube was both a first rate Greek scholar and had no ax to grind. You are always in good hands with one of his translations.
St. Paul: Jubilee Year of the Apostle Paul Edition: A Bible Study for Catholics
Mitch Pacwa
Our Sunday Visitor
, 2008
Paul's letters: the oldest documents of the Catholic faith
Father Pacwa is a biblical scholar of remarkable depth, but he's also a preacher who can communicate to ordinary people. He has produced something remarkable here: a profound synthesis of St. Paul's thinking on a variety of subjects, but in a form that's digestible for ...
Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life
Charles J. Chaput
Doubleday
, 2008
Read before November and after
An excellent resource for faithful Catholic voters during this election year and for others who want to truly understand them. Great summary of Vatican II and its aftermath, especially in relation to the American political scene and the beliefs of American Catholics. ...
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
Rick Riordan
Miramax
, 2006
Shocked!
I had read the Harry Potter books and like most I was dying to find my next read. I picked up Percy Jackson and was shocked. I ended up enjoying the series MORE then Harry Potter and can't wait till book 5 is release.
The Trial and Death of Socrates
Plato
Hackett Pub Co Inc
, 2001
In the name of Iran
This book was pleseant to read because Socrates was accused of corrupting of young Greek people's mind. Socrates made mockery of his trial. Eventually, he was convicted and was order to drink poison to die.
D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
Ingri D'Aulaire
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Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
, 1992
A Timeless Classic
I bought this for my godsons (5 and 7) based on my own fond memories of this work. I remembered the wonderful drawings and the vividly told stories from Greek Mythology and was happy to have passed this along to another generation. Some of the stories require a bit ...
Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith
Scott Hahn
Doubleday
, 2007
"Powerful Reasons -- Powerfully Expressed"
The term "apologetics" is often viewed negatively. Because of its etymological roots, many people view the word synonymously with "apology" in the common sense -- a labored defense of something done wrong, or a justification of that which cannot be justified. As ...
Sophocles, The Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone
Sophocles
Harvest Books
, 2002
A powerful and moving piece!
~I had to read OEDIPUS REX for my pre-IB sophomore English class, feeling not too happy with another dull, lengthy Greek play (we had to read THE ODYSSEY last year, and it got really redundant). But Sophocles' play...wow, it's totally different! The characters are so ...
The Last Days of Socrates (Penguin Classics)
Plato
Penguin Classics
, 2003
The Last Days of Socrates
In this simply-organized compilation of Socratic Dialogues, I would offer that the way Penguin Classics presents them cannot be outdone. The playfully loquacious dialogues are pure-gold bricks of logic, and should therefore be cherished greatly. This book is easy to ...
The Story of the World: Activity Book 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, ...
Susan Wise Bauer
Peace Hill Press
, 2006
Captivating
We have tried several hs history curricula and this is the first one that has captivated my children. I would highly recommend this!
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