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New Book: First Middle English Primer

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:20:34 GMT

This elementary handbook in Middle English (spoken from A.D. 1100-1500), first published in 1884, was written by one of the premier authorities on English historical linguistics, Henry Sweet, who is now widely remembered as the model for the Henry Higgins character in Shaw\'s Pygmalion. This handy manual introduces students to two slightly different varieties of Middle English. Part I contains a brief grammar and representative extracts from the 13th century Ancren Riwle or "Nuns\' Rule" in the southern dialect. Part II is a brief grammar with extracts from the Ormulum, a late 12th century work of poetic homilies of the life of Christ, in East Midland dialect.

New Book: The Medieval History Portfolio And Timeline (Coilbound) - A History of Early Christianity, Byzantium and Medieval Europe

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:05:58 GMT

Coilbound versions are discontinued. SAVE 40%!

The History Portfolio series is a program for children ages 8 and up, and is comprised of four books covering Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern history. The books were designed to be used by an individual and will become not only a history book, but a real keepsake.

Within each book, a "Table of Contents" provides an outline of main topics, chapter by chapter. Main topics include science and technology, people, art and architecture, religion, and literature. The body of the book, arranged topically, contains beautifully laid out frames for the student to fill with drawings and narrations or reports plus numerous black line maps to be colored and labeled. Resources include "Book Suggestions", "Topics for Narrations and Reports", and a section with "Important Dates and Events". And, included with each book is a "Timeline" also for coloring and labeling.

The series works with high quality books of your choice including an atlas of world history, historical fiction, and non-fiction resourses.

It will support any approach such as Classical, Living Books, or Unit Study and has been designed to be adaptable, allowing for each family\\\'s perspective and for children of various ages.

The History Portfolio series encourages rigorous study and plenty of creativity while providing a compact and handsome way of keeping and storing written projects, maps, and drawings. The 8 ½" x 11" books contain approximately 90 pages and are printed on card stock paper, attractively bound in a sturdy spiral.

New Book: Pascha Transforms Wolfman Tom

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:37:50 GMT

Wolfman Tom was a ruthless murderer in nineteenth century Russia. This is the captivating true story of how God transformed this hardened criminal into a saint through the fire of repentance. Until the end of time, his story will be an example of repentance and salvation for anyone who has fallen deeply into sin.

English. Softcover. 58 pp. Published by St. Anthony's Monastery.

New Book: A Trace in the Sand: A Tale of the Early Martyrs

Sun, 16 May 2010 04:47:32 GMT

It is A.D. 274. Emperor Lucius Domitius Aurelianus has reunited the Roman Empire and now reigns over the land and sea of half of the inhabited world. Roman citizens and barbarians alike quake before the soldier-emperor who styles himself a living god. Little does Emperor Aurelianus know that a humble slave, a captive German, and the son of a Roman senator are all about to become Christians and that pagan society is soon to be shaken to its foundations.

Senator Poplius' son, Alexamenos, has everything: wealth, power, and health. Nevertheless, he is dissatisfied with the world and everything in it. Life has become pointless, with the futility of death everstanding before him. So it is, until the day a young slave boy saves his life, and Alexamenos finally meets someone nobler and braver than himself: a Christian.

A Trace in the Sand is a novel for young people inspired by the "Palatine Crucifix," an archeological find from third-century Rome. It is a collaborative work by Orthodox Christians in Greece, where it has gone through seven editions and has become a beloved classic of spiritual literature.

New Book: A Trace in the Sand: A Tale of the Early Martyrs

Sun, 16 May 2010 04:47:05 GMT

New Book: A Trace in the Sand: A Tale of the Early Martyrs

Sun, 16 May 2010 04:46:41 GMT

New Book: Story of the World�Vol. 3 Activity Guide

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:26:48 GMT

SAVE $10.00!

Don\'t just read about history — experience it! Color a picture of Captain Cook in Botany Bay, design an Ottoman pattern, play the Battle of Bunker Hill board game, and pan for gold. Designed to turn the accompanying book The Story of the World, Vol. 3: Early Modern Times into a complete history program, this Activity Book provides you with comprehension questions and answers, sample narrations, maps and geography activities, coloring pages, lists of additional readings in history and literature, and plenty of simple, hands-on activities — all designed for grades 1-4. If you purchase this Activity Book, you have permission to copy the maps and coloring pages for use within your own family.

This Activity Book contains:

Cross-references to Kingfisher and Usborne history encyclopedias.
Comprehension questions and answers
Sample Narrations
Maps and geography activities
Coloring pages
Suggestions for additional history readings
Lists of literature readings
Plenty of simple, hands-on activities
Color–review cards for each chapter

All resources and activities are specifically designed for grades 3-6.

From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners, the study of Early Modern Times will captivate your child.

New Book: Story of the World � Volume 3: Early Modern Times

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:25:50 GMT

SAVE $5.00!

Early Modern Times (1600 to 1850) - Introduce your child to the marvelous story of world civilizations with this read-aloud series.

Who was the Sun King How did samurai become sumo wrestlers What was the Black Hole of Calcutta And why was a California town named Ground Hog Glory

Enjoy learning about the Early Modern Times with this fun and informative read-aloud volume.

Paperback.

New Book: Story of the World - The Middle Ages (Activity Guide)

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:24:42 GMT

$10.00 off retail price!

Activity Book Two: The Middle Ages – From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance

A Complete History Curriculum for One Year

Don't just read about history – experience it! Color a picture of a Viking warrior, make an edible oasis, create a Moorish ruler's turban and Aztec jewlery.

This comprehensive activity book and curriculum guide contains all you need to make history come alive for your child. Along with the accompanying book "The Story of the World; Volume 2: The Middle Ages," this Activity Book provides a complete history program.

This Activity Book contains:

Cross-references to Kingfisher and Usborne history encyclopedias.
Comprehension questions and answers.
Sample Narrations.
Maps and geography activities.
Coloring pages.
Suggestions for additional history readings.
Lists of literature readings.
Plenty of simple, hands-on activities.
Color-in review cards for each chapter.

All resources and activities are specifically designed for grades 2-5. From the fall of Rome to the rise of the Renaissance, the study of the Middle Ages will captivate your child. Paperback. 512 pages.

New Book: Story of the World - Early Modern (Activity Guide)

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:23:09 GMT

Save $10.00 off retail price!

Cross-references to Kingfisher and Usborne history encyclopedias.
Comprehension questions and answers
Sample Narrations
Maps and geography activities
Coloring pages
Suggestions for additional history readings
Lists of literature readings
Plenty of simple, hands-on activities
Color–review cards for each chapter

All resources and activities are specifically designed for grades 3-6.

From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners, the study of Early Modern Times will captivate your child.

New PDF: Coptic Cross #6

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:02:45 GMT

Embroidery pattern of Coptic Cross with Coptic and Arabic lettering.

New PDF: Coptic Cross #2

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:00:45 GMT

Embroidery pattern of three crosses as well as Coptic and Arabic lettering.

New PDF: Coptic Cross #1

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:00:17 GMT

Embroidery pattern of a Coptic cross embroidery pattern. Includes Coptic lettering.

New PDF: Coptic Cross #5

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:02:12 GMT

Embroidery pattern of Coptic cross without lettering.

New PDF: Coptic Cross #4

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:01:43 GMT

Coptic Cross pattern in an easy to use cross stitch chart.

New PDF: Coptic Cross #3

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:01:13 GMT

Coptic cross pattern #3 in an easy to use cross stitch chart.

New PDF: Coptic Cross Stitch Frame (no text)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:59:29 GMT

Cross stitch chart of a Coptic embroidered frame. You can add your own text or Scripture verse in the center.

New PDF: St. Anthony the Great Quote on Virtue - ZB Cursive

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:51:59 GMT

Quote by St. Anthony the Great (4th century) on striving for virtue using Zaner Bloser Cursive:

Be full of goodness, free from envy, devout, self-restrained, gentle, as generous as possible, kindly, and peaceable. For to conform to God through such qualities, and not to judge anyone or to say that he is wicked and has sinned, is to render the soul inviolate.

New PDF: St. Anthony the Great Quote on Virtue - DN Cursive

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:49:18 GMT

Quote by St. Anthony the Great (4th century) on striving for virtue using D'Nealian Cursive:

Be full of goodness, free from envy, devout, self-restrained, gentle, as generous as possible, kindly, and peaceable. For to conform to God through such qualities, and not to judge anyone or to say that he is wicked and has sinned, is to render the soul inviolate.

New PDF: St. Anthony the Great Quote on Virtue - GDI Cursive

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:48:01 GMT

Quote by St. Anthony the Great (4th century) on striving for virtue using Getty Dubay Italic Cursive:

Be full of goodness, free from envy, devout, self-restrained, gentle, as generous as possible, kindly, and peaceable. For to conform to God through such qualities, and not to judge anyone or to say that he is wicked and has sinned, is to render the soul inviolate.