“The human mind has a natural addiction to know the truth. Attempting to satisfy that addiction is called philosophy. Today, people speak of being ‘hooked’ on drugs, on running, even on phonics. So why not ‘hooked on philosophy’? It is the most natural of all addictions.” With these words, Father O’Donnell invites his readers to the often daunting, but …

Mortimer Adler No one reads all kinds of books the same way. 'How to Read a Book' is a guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. The author provides help in understanding how to read literature, history, poetry and fiction to name a few of the various types of reading discussed.  

This guide to writing covers topics from choosing your topic all the way to evaluating your research paper.

Limited availability.  Please call if you need this item right away. Promote a "can do" attitude with inspiring activities that help students master the many steps of researching and writing a report. Busy teachers appreciate the variety of activities, hands-on experiences, and independent learning opportunities presented in this valuable resource. A note to parents suggests …

Bring home your child's classroom with the wonderfully imaginative STEP AHEAD series. Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate your child to master the skills and turn the page for more.

Homer In this widely acclaimed verse translation of Homer's great epic, Robert Fagles combines the skills of poet and scholar. He brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic work, but maintains the drive and metric music of Homer's poetry and evokes the impact and nuance of Homer's mesmerizing repeated phrases.

Homer This edition of Homer's Iliad is translated by Richard Lattimore.

Homer This beautiful gift set of Robert Fagles' award-winning translations of Homer brings the energy of contemporary language to these enduring heroic epics.  

This is a very special catechism for little Catholics with a full color picture accompanies every page of text. The questions-answers cover the subjects of: God, the Blessed Trinity, The Holy Angels, Man, Our Lord, Sin, Confession, Communion, Confirmation, Reward and Punishment and also contains the basic prayers for little Catholics.

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* Customers p lease note - Due to the oversize nature and heavy weight of this teacher's binder, in addition to the much lower discounts offered to us on both texts and educational material, we must add a small shipping surcharge to cover our costs or we would not be able to carry this superb series. We assert that the Didache series offers the finest high school …

The Introduction To Catholicism is designed for the freshman grade level.

The Introduction To Catholicism is designed for the freshman grade level.

This is a valuable introduction to the Catechism by the general editor of the Catechism (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism, this book includes a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special …

Since the appearance of The Lord of the Rings in 1954, J. R. R. Tolkien's works have always sold briskly, appealing to a wide and diverse audience of intellectuals, religious believers, fantasy enthusiasts, and science fiction aficionados. Now, Peter Jackson's film version of Tolkien's trilogy—with its accompanying Rings-related paraphernalia and publicity—is playing a unique role …

The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life. THEME: God's plan to save his people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in that plan, …

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: God's plan to save his people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in …

The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life. THEME: Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, with the …

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy …