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Greek Ways: How the Greeks Created Western Civilization 8 reviews
Bruce Thornton
Encounter Books, 2002
Wonderful!
How could one not love the civilization that has contributed the foundations of the West and so much to the world we live in? Bruce Thornton analyses the achievements of the glorious Greeks, from their earliest history to their attitudes toward homoerotic love. This book is a must for all classics, history, anthropology, art history, philosophy, and political science students......or for anyone ...
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Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology Of The Body9 reviews
John Paul II
Pauline Books & Media, 2006
A magnificent new translation Of Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body"
It was in 1968 that Pope Paul VI gave the world "Humanae Vitae," his beautiful encyclical on human life: "The transmission of human life is a most serious role in which married people collaborate freely & responsibly with God the Creator.... Responsible men can become more deeply convinced of the truth of the doctrine laid down by the Church on this issue if they reflect on the consequences of ...
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Miracle Medicines: Seven Lifesaving Drugs and the People Who Created Them9 reviews
Robert L. Shook
Portfolio Hardcover, 2007
A Terrific Surprise
I expected to be enlightened by this book, but I never expected to enjoy it. I was in for a big surprise. Author Robert L. Shook's writing is always first rate. However, in this book he has accomplished three rather remarkable things. First, instead of simply presenting well-researched and well-organized information - which could have made for a dull read - he has brought the information to ...
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A Guide for Using The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in the Classroom115 reviews
LAURIE SWINWOOD
Teacher Created Resources, 1994
Best Christmas Pagaent Ever
I purchased this book simply to replace my original copy, which I loaned out and which was never returned. Reading this book has been a favorite part of my Christmas for many years. While I regret losing my old copy, I am thankful I will now be able to carry on this tradition.
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When God Created My Toes (Dandilion Rhymes)11 reviews
Dandi Daley Mackall
WaterBrook Press, 2008
Did He know I'd giggle?
These charming rhymes and their sentiments will draw you and your child in. "When God created my toes, did he make them wiggle? Did he know I'd giggle? Did he have to hold his nose, when God created my toes?"
The author deals with knees and hips and hair with more rhymes and illustrations of an active little girl, who plays dress up, skins her knee, and jumps out and surprises her dad.
As the ...
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God's Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards14 reviews
John Piper
Crossway Books, 1998
A Word of Warning About Piper's Emphasis
This is a general comment on Piper's books. I deeply appreciate the work of John Piper--especially his emphasis on missions and on living God-centered, Christ-exalting lives of worship. And I am Augustinian, so I love Piper's theology and am thrilled that he has become so popular. But I do want to provide a warning. Piper's main emphasis is (and you'll read this over and over again) "God is most ...
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Created by: Inside the Minds of Tv's Top Show Creators11 reviews
Steven Prigge
Silman-James Press, 2005
The Light At The End Of The Tunnel!
I had an idea for a TV pilot brewing for quite a while. I spent a few months working on the concept. Then I spent another few months writing and rewriting it...trying to make the script the best I could. Then, when I was done I had the realization -- How Am I Going To Sell It? That question has troubled writers since the beginning of the fountain pen. So, I began to read script writing ...
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A Literature Unit for Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson10 reviews
John Carratello, Patty Carratello, ...
Teacher Created Resources, 1991
This book is an awesome teaching tool.
I am a sixth grade Language teacher and have been using Bridge to Terabithia as a major part of my curriculum for many years. Each year that I read this book it gets better. Each class gets a little something different from the book. The way my students engross themselves with the characters Jesse and Leslie always seems to amaze me!
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Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them11 reviews
Tim Walsh
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005
Fantastic Toys, Geat Design and Much More!
As a toy inventor I was surprised when I first saw the book by how beautifully designed it was as well as the extraordinary quality of the photography. On further examination, it greatly surpassed my first impression with its fascinating stories and (truly astonishing), that it got its facts right!
In addition to the fun of seeing all those cool looking toys and taking a nostalgic look back ...
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Created for Work: Practical Insights for Young Men8 reviews
Bob Schultz
Great Expectations Book, 2006
One of a kind
I haven't found anything out there like this book. It is a wonderful devotional for both boys and girls, and has a way of both convicting and encouraging - but without you actually telling your kids these things yourself! I've spent evenings where my younger ones have volunteered all kinds of ideas for ways of spending their time productively. This casts sloth in a whole new light for the ...
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The Declaration of Independence: The Story Behind America's Founding Document and the Men Who Created It6 reviews
Rod Gragg
Rutledge Hill Press, 2005
A Must Read For All Americans and Immigrants
Museum in a book indeed! And it's not just for the youth either. The fact is our history is lost to most Americans, especially when it comes to the Colonial/Revolutionary War era of our nation. This book - The Declaration of Independence: The Story Behind America's Founding Document and the Men Who Created It - can change that. In my opinion, it should be in every American school, in every ...
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OneLegUpNYC6 reviews
Created by Palagia, Photography by John Bentham
imagenHB, 2006
What sexy is.
Never thought it'll be on my coffee table 10 months later,but someone will always pull it out and leave it there.
It's like taking a peek into an erotic fantasy world,playing peekaboo around every page.
Beautiful photography,graciously done, and intriguing text.Brings elegance,sensuality and playfulness together.
Highly recommend,enjoy it.
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Leading for Growth: How Umpqua Bank Got Cool and Created a Culture of Greatness6 reviews
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Great Motivation
An outstanding, upbeat read! It was full of ideas for keeping things fresh, stimulating and customer focused emphasizing a teamwork environment but with individual employee responsibility and accountability. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Created for Commitment7 reviews
A. Wetherell Johnson
Tyndale House Publishers, 1982
Created for Commitment
This book is a great read. I found the life experiences of Miss Johnson fascinating. Her life was truly dedicated to God and the experiences she shares show how God weaves all the facets of our lives to work ALL things (good and bad) for the good of those who love Him. This book made me think BIG! I think we all focus too much on matters which don't have eternal importance. It also made me ...
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Make More, Worry Less: Secrets from 18 Extraordinary People Who Created a Bigger Income and a Better Life6 reviews
Wes Moss
FT Press, 2008
Learn from people who have done it!
Wes Moss shares personal stories from 18 people who created a better life and increased incomes for themselves. Reading about how someone else did it, is always motivating and insightful. These stories will inspire you, give you ideas and help you to create a better life for yourself while helping you create success.
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Poverty of Historicism (Ark Paperbacks)7 reviews
Karl Popper
Teacher Created Resources, 1989
The fallacy of Utopian Engineering
Sir Popper is considered one of the most important thinkers in the area of philosophy of science. "The Poverty of Historicism" despite its complexity, carries a fundamental simple message: prediction over the course of history (its social and economic implications) is nothing more than a fantasy, an illusion. And this assertion is based on the principle that the events/persons responsible for ...
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Created Equal: How the Bible Broke with Ancient Political Thought5 reviews
Joshua A Berman
Oxford University Press, USA, 2008
Well written and informative
Professor (Rabbi) Berman's book presents a very strong case for the revolutionary political, social and economic ideas in the Pentateuch - but without constituting an Orthodox polemic. Indeed, the author's conclusion that the Pentateuch is very modern in its approach to society is all the more powerful because it does not demand a declaration of faith as a precondition to appreciation of the ...
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Random Designer: Created from Chaos to Connect with the Creator8 reviews
Richard G. Colling
Science and Religion, 2004
Are you a biology novice? This is the book for you.
Colling writes in a clear and understandable manner to show how biology, and in particular evolution, is in accord with basic Christian theology. Frankly if you have studied biology a good deal, you'll find this work rather repetitive and simplistic. You want to read something like Perspectives on an Evolving Creation or God After Darwin: A Theology of Evolution. But this book is ideal for the ...
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A Guide for Using The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the Classroom6 reviews
Teacher Created Resources, 2000
Back to the enchanting land...
Lucy, Susan, Edmond, and Peter while exploring there uncle's house discover a wardrobe that takes them to the magical enchanted land of Narnia. Lucy becomes the first one to go into Narnia from the four and later they all follow her. In this book you'll see how Edmond helped the terrible witch catch his brother and sisters, and the strange creatures they all met like Aslan, the centaurs, and ...
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Towers of Gold: How One Jewish Immigrant Named Isaias Hellman Created California8 reviews
Frances Dinkelspiel
St. Martin's Press, 2008
A great read
In this meticulously researched book, Frances Dinkelspiel tells the all-but-forgotten story of Isaias Hellman, a man who was as well-known in his era as Warren Buffet is in our's. Hellman was one of the leading financiers of early California, a banking pioneer who laid the foundations for what is now one of the world's biggest economies. Dinkelspiel patched together his story by going through ...
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