Classical Education - Increasing numbers of families are re-examining their entire approach to curriculum and, as a result, re-working subject matter from the foundations up.

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The Thinking Toolbox: 35 Lessons to Build Your Reasoning Skills by Nathaniel and Hans Bluedorn $22.00 | Paperback | 160 pages | Christian Logic OUR PRICE: $22.00 In our opinion, the best book anywhere to provide a reader of student a bonafide "toolbox" to hammer your mind into rationality. From the masterful authors of The Fallacy Detective, this sequel is sure to make it as painless and pleasureable as possible to have your brain's blunders corrected! Packed with tools useful in different situations that require thinking, such as: ~ When is it Dumb to Argue? ~ Using the Scientific Method ~ Five Rules of Brainstorming ~ Who Has a Reason to Lie? ~ How to Analyze Opposing Viewpoints ~ Analyzing Evidence and Sources ~ The Reasons Why You Believe Something -- and much more! Not a dry textbook, but very fun to use, and with over 60 cartoon illustrations throughout. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A 17th Century Puritan Curriculum - Audio CD by Dennis Gundersen $5.00 | CD | Grace & Truth Books Our second historical study (A Hebrew Boy's Curriculum in the Time of Christ is the first) designed to help parents of today re-examine their curriculum goals in light of what godly parents of past generations regarded as most important to a good education. Puritan thinking about education was, at many points, 180 degrees from where 20th-century man places the emphasis! Some major areas where the differences stand out and where to look for significant alterations of direction are covered in this seminar. Also available on cassette tape for $3.75 (see below). Click for Details & Reviews Quantity: See Also: A 17th Century Puritan Curriculum - Dennis Gundersen $1.50 | Cassette Same message on cassette tape, on clearance at only $1.50 Quantity:

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A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola $19.99 | Paperback | 384 pages | Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Co. OUR PRICE: $17.50 A wealth of insight, practical advice, and narratives, all of which are designed to illustrate how the ideas of Charlotte Mason - famed turn-of-the-century educator - actually work in real life and education. With warmth and humor, Karen Andreola weaves together her own stories of the joys and struggles of educating her children, seeking to use Charlotte Mason's high ideals and principles. This resourceful book will assist you to recognize a "living book"; use narration; teach reading, spelling and composition; appreciate great art, poetry, and classical music; establish helpful habits; create a loving and learning home atmosphere, and more. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A Greek Alphabetarion: A Primer for Teaching How to Read, Write and Pronounce Ancient and Biblical Greek by Harvey Bluedorn $25.00 | Paperback | 158 pages | Trivium Pursuit Includes CD-Rom which pronounces every example in the book! Greek grammars typically devote only a few pages to the Greek alphabet and to learning how to pronounce and read Greek. Students are then expected to go on and study the grammar of the language without first mastering the basic skill of reading it. The two distinct skills of reading and of analyzing formal grammar are best learned in sequence, not simultaneously. A Greek Alphabetarion corrects this common deficiency in Greek grammars by helping the student step-by-step to master reading Greek before moving on to study Greek grammar. Click on "details" below for full description of contents. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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A Hebrew Boy's Education in the Time of Christ - Audio CD by Dennis Gundersen $5.00 | CD | Grace & Truth Books The first tape of our "Historical Perspectives on Education" (the 2nd is "A 17th-Century Puritan Curriculum), to help parents of today re-examine their curriculum goals and what we think of as keys to a good education, by comparing our goals and orientation with prior generations of godly parents and what they sought. No, we don't have elaborate boyhood accounts of the life of Jesus, but we do know what the central elements of the education He would have received in His times were. This studies those and asks us to consider whether what we're passing on to our children is of comparable value. Also available on cassette tape for $3.75 (see below). Click for Details & Reviews Quantity: See Also: A Hebrew Boy's Education in the Time of Christ - Dennis Gundersen $3.75 | Cassette Same message on cassette tape. Quantity:

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Ancient History From Primary Sources by Harvey & Laurie Bluedorn $59.00 | Paperback | 223 pages | Trivium Pursuit OUR PRICE: $59.00 The best reference work ever produced to guide the student on a selective timeline tour through ancient history, outlining major events and personalities and noting the primary literary sources. Leads you through the maze of ancient literature to help you find the reading most appropriate for your family. Includes Two CD's which provide full text English translations of over 1,200 major ancient works. Large, 8-1/2" by 11" lay-open paperback. (note: NO returns permitted on this item after purchase, due to CD case and seal) (Publisher requires sale at full retail price) Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Annals of the World by James Ussher $69.99 | Hardcover | 960 pages | Master Books OUR PRICE: $59.00 In 1650, James Ussher set out to write a history of the world, from creation to A.D. 70. From his labors and extensive travels of the world to research original documents, came this most comprehensive volume, first published in Latin, then in English. The entire text of this masterpiece has been updated from 17th century English to modern vernacular. Provides a Biblical worldview of world history up to the time of Christ. Includes fully-searchable timeline reference CD-ROM, with many charts and graphs as well. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith by David G. Hagopian, general editor $15.99 | Paperback | 319 pages | P & R Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.50 Covers: Conversion, The Covenant, The Church and The Christian Life. Each chapter has study questions to help the reader gain a deeper understanding. Foreword by RC Sproul. Doug Wilson, Doug Jones, Roger Wagner and David Hagopian have put together a well-rounded presentation of the Reformed Faith. Many Reformed authors simply whine about the condition of the church today. In contrast, these authors offer helpful direction and pastoral wisdom to encourage the student of Scripture. Each message is an example of compassion. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Brightest Heaven of Invention: A Christian Guide to Six Shakespeare Plays by Peter Leithart $21.00 | Paperback | 288 pages | Canon Press OUR PRICE: $18.50 Shakespeare was far more than a famous play-writer; he was an astute observor of human nature. One said he was able to "look quite through the deeds of men", seeing patterns and discerning character, not only in individuals but even in the politics of nations. Leithart hones the reader's skills at being discerning readers of literature and hearers of even today's mass media. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Consequences of Ideas, the by R.C. Sproul $19.99 | Hardcover | 224 pages | Crossway OUR PRICE: $17.50 To understand our culture today, we need to be familiar with the ideas that have shaped it. From ancient Greek thinkers like Plato and Aristotle to Christian philosophers Augustine and Aquinas to the molders of modern thought such as Kant and Nietzsche, R. C. Sproul demonstrates the consequences which the ideas of these men have had on world events, theology and our everyday lives--for better or for worse--and challenges us to respond from a Christian perspective. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Defence of the Truth: Contending for the Faith Yesterday and Today by Michael Haykin $14.99 | Paperback | 150 pages | Evangelical Press OUR PRICE: $11.50 The need for Christians to skilfully defend the faith against heresy and unbiblical distortions is as great in our day as ever. Each chapter of Defence of the Truth is a glance back in history at an incident in which a Christian leader from ancient times engaged in apologetics. Includes chapters on: Irenaeus of Lyons and the rebuttal of Gnosticism; Athanasius of Alexandria and the defence of the doctrine of the Trinity; Augustine and the Christian view of history; the defence of Christian "missions" by Patrick of Ireland; and even the famed but anonymous Letter to Diognetus. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Education of A Child: The Wisdom of Fenelon by Francois de Salignac de La Mothe Fenelon $15.00 | Hardcover | 185 pages | Cornerstone / Lamplighter OUR PRICE: $13.00 Fenelon's philosophy of education was entirely based on the priority of the formation of virtue in one's life. Virtue, to Fenelon, was understood as including these 11 characteristics: courage, temperance, liberality, magnificence, magnanimity, honour, gentleness, truthfulness, wittiness, friendliness and justice. A book of wisdom for parents that warms your heart while elevating the ingenuity of your mind. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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From Playpen to Podium by Jeffrey Myers, Ph.D. $14.95 | Paperback | 280 pages | Noble Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.50 "Jeff Myers, a popular speaker at home education conferences and worldview "camps" across the country, has already demonstrated his outstanding mastery of speaking and communication skills, so he is well-equipped to share his knowledge and experience with parents. He does that in this very practical book that actually stretches beyond communication skills into learning motivation, teaching our children to be observant, developing a sense of purpose and creativity." -- Cathy Duffy Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Hand That Rocks the Cradle: 400 Classic Books for Children by Nathaniel Bluedorn $15.00 | Paperback | 112 pages | Trivium Pursuit OUR PRICE: $13.50 For more than fifteen years, homeschooling parents have used The Hand That Rocks the Cradle as their guide through the mass of classic and modern children's fiction to find the truly great read-alouds. This completely revised and expanded edition adds over 250 new reviews to your old favorites. * Reviews of books full of perilous adventures, engaging characters, and sound values * Classic books for children of all ages * Listed by subject and author * Reading levels included * Introductory chapter on reading aloud * Illustrated by Justin Dial Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Handy English Encoder / Decoder by Harvey Bluedorn $9.00 | Paperback | 101 pages | Trivium Pursuit OUR PRICE: $9.00 All the spelling and phonics rules you could ever want to know! Such a handy tool, and in an edition that easily fits in your briefcase. A book that collects in one place what you need to become a better speller and a more proficient reader. This little volume is an easy reference for writers, students, teachers, etc., showing: ~ More than 60 categorized spelling rules ~ Over 200 phonics rules ~ Rules for dividing words into syllables ~ Commonly confused spellings and word pairs ~ Spelling and phonics games ~~and much more! Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Homeschool Greek: A Thorough Self-Teaching Grammar of Biblical Greek by Harvey Bluedorn $99.00 | Paperback | 304 pages | Trivium Pursuit OUR PRICE: $99.00 Vastly more than just a book! Two books in fact: Audio pronunciation tapes, drillcards, diagnostic tests, a Greek New Testament Reader, numerous supplemental helps. Click on "details" below for an extensive explanation of the course. *For ages 13 through adult. Unlike other Grammars, this is designed for younger students. *Teaches English grammar before it introduces Greek grammar. *Self-teaching: You don’t need a teacher — the text is your teacher. The text continually asks questions and confirms or corrects your answers. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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