| Three Books of Occult Philosophy, or of Magick
| How Magicians Collect vertues from the three-fold World, is declared in these three Books. Seeing there is a three-fold World, Elementary, Celestiall, and Intellectual, and every inferior is governed by its superior, and receiveth the influence of the vertues thereof, so that the very original, and chief Worker of all doth by Angels, the Heavens, Stars, Elements, Animals, Plants, Metals, and Stones convey from himself the vertues of his Omnipotency upon us, for whose service he made, and created...More
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| What Is God?
| What is God? is an eloquent introduction to the ideas behind God and religion, and brings forward complex ideas in a way children will understand. It is written with a simple clarity and beautifully illustrated with just the right blend of seriousness and humor. What is God? compares different religions -- Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism -- and their holy books, looks at misunderstandings and arguments among people of different religions, and talks about prayi...More
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| Big Ideas for Little Kids: Teaching Philosophy through Children's Literature
| Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education. Wartenberg also gives advice on how to construct a "learner-centered" classroom, in which children discuss philosophical issues with one another as they respond to open-end...More
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| A Hole Is to Dig
| What would you say about eye-brows? Miss Krauss and the many children who made suggestions, re-visions, additions (and subtractions) to this book say, "Eyebrows are to go over eyes." A face? "A face is something to have on the front of your head." Also, "a face is so you can make faces." Hands? Well, hands are to hold. And also "a hand is to hold up when you want your turn." "A party is to say how-do-you-do and shake hands" and also "a party is to make little children happy." Of course, a broth...More
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| The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching
| THIS IS THE LEGEND OF LAO TZU, who may or may not have been born; who may or may not have founded Taoism, on of the greatest religions in the world; and who may or may not have written one of the greatest books of wisdom in the world: the Tao Te Ching, or the "Way of Heaven." This thoughtful and thought-provoking book opens with a biography of Lao Tzu, the mysterious philosopher who is said to have been born at the age of eighty-one with snow-white hair, the ability to walk and talk,...More
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| Philosophy (Quickstudy: Academic)
| This guide outlines concepts and principles of philosophy in an easy-to-understand format. Topics covered include: - metaphysics, parts I & II - mind-body problems - theoretical divisions - language games - common-sense realisms - causal theories - and much more...
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| The Girls' Guide to Life: Take charge of your personal life, your school time, your social scene, and much more!
| At last! A book that empowers girls to take an active role in shaping their own lives as well as improving prospects for girls and women everywhere. With this lively, accessible handbook, girls will learn how to organize a "girlcott" against a company whose policies or products are offensive or unfair to girls and women, start a math or science club for girls, confront sexual harassment, challenge gender stereotyping in textbooks and in the classroom, and much more, including: -- The secret of ...More
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| What Do You Stand For? Character Building Card Game
| Turn learning into a game and kids will want to play. Based on What Do You Stand For? For Kids by Barbara A. Lewis, this card game spotlights ten top character traits: Caring, Citizenship, Cooperation, Fairness, Forgiveness, Honesty, Relationships, Respect, Responsibility, and Safety. To win, players collect cards of each trait. Each card features a "What If" scenario or question about character that gets kids thinking about what they would do-and what they stand for. Meant to be played w...More
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| Emily and Jacob Explore The Law of Attraction for Kids
| We all want a better life! All of us want to be happy. We want the best for our children. They want more stuff! How do the thoughts we think affect our life? What does science have to say about our thoughts and The Law of Attraction? Emily and Jacob are just two regular kids talking about the facts and exploring possibilities. The best way to learn is by asking questions and they've got lots of them! Your kids will be captivated and inspired as Emily and Jacob explore the exciting world of quant...More
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| Is It Still Cheating If I Don't Get Caught?
| My teacher gave me an A... by mistake. What do I do? Teens face tough choices like this one every day. Help's arrived! Whether it's about the use of the internet (downloading music? copying homework papers?) or sports (steroids?), friendship, family, school, or affairs of the heart, kids often find themselves asking: What's the right thing to do? With five simple and clear ethical principles as a foundation, and plenty of out-of-real-life dilemmas as examples, Dr. Bruce Weinstein offers answers ...More
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| THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO AND COMPLETE WORKS OF ARISTOTLE( 29 WORKS OF PLATO AND 7 WORKS OF ARISTOTLE) ILLUSTRATED
| THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO AND COMPLETE WORKS OF ARISTOTLE Translated by Oxford University's Benjamin JowettInside this book are contains 29 works of PLATO and 7 works of ARISTOTLSCOMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO COLLECTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS• APOLOGY• CRITO• CHARMIDES OR TEMPERANCE• LACHES, OR COURAGE• LYSIS; OR FRIENDSHIP• EUTHYPHRO• MENEXENUS• LESSER HIPPIAS• ION• GORGIAS• PROTAGORAS• MENO• EUTHYDEMUS• CRATYLUS• PHAEDO• PHAEDRUS• SYMPOSIUM• THE REPUBLIC• THEAETETUS...More
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| The Greatest Power
| Emperor Ping, the boy emperor known for his love of harmony, sets a challenge to the children of his kingdom: show him the greatest power in the world. "To know the greatest power in the world is to know the greatest peace," Emperor Ping announces. "Whoever knows this harmony will become the new prime minister." The children get to work right away and have many bright ideas. The greatest power must be weapons! It must be beauty! It must be money! But as a young girl named Sing reflects upon th...More
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| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech in Translation: What It Really Means (Fact Finders)
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech is a Capstone Press publication.
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| Young Person's Guide to Philosophy
| From Socrates and Plato to Kant, Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir, here is an entertaining look at the world's greatest thinkers and their ideas, presented in a lively way that makes this intriguing subject accessible to all ages. Full color.
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| Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution
| There are millions of different kinds of plants and animals living on the earth. Many millions more lived here in the past. Where did they all come from? Why have some become extinct and others lived on?In this remarkable book for children, Steve Jenkins explores the fascinating history of life on earth and the awe-inspiring story of evolution, Charles Darwin’s great contribution to modern science.
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| Bird, Butterfly, Eel
| Change is all around us.From the first buds of springtime to the first autumn frost, nature shows us that change is all around us and that the world has its own way of beginning anew.Bird, Butterfly, and Eel spend their summers on the same coastal farm, but in the fall they go to very distant and different places. Their journeys to the far reaches of land and sea make them remarkable creatures. James Prosek uses their stories and his own sun-kissed paintings to introduce young readers to ...More
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| IB Theory of Knowledge Course Companion: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (International Baccalaureate Course Companions)
| Developed in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate Organization, Oxford's Course Companions provide extra support for students taking IB Diploma Programme courses. They present a whole-course approach with a wide range of resources, and encourage a deep understanding of each subject by making connections to wider issues and providing opportunites for critical thinking.This companion stimulates students to think about learning and knowledge from their own and from others' perspective...More
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| Peaceful Pieces: Poems and Quilts About Peace
| In this evocative collection of poems illustrated by beautiful handmade quilts, Anna Grossnickle Hines explores peace in all its various and sometimes surprising forms: from peace at home to peace on a worldwide scale to peace within oneself. Pondering the meaning of peace and its fleeting nature, this book compels each of us to discover and act upon peace ourselves.
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| The Art of Argument
| Junior high aged students will argue (and sometimes quarrel), but they won't argue well without good training. Young teens are also targeted by advertisers with a vengeance. From billboards to commercials to a walk down the mall, fallacious arguments are everywhere you look. The Art of Argument was designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance and purpose at a time when he has a penchant for the why and how. It is designed to equip and sharpen young minds a...More
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| The Philosophers' Club
| What is silence? What is wisdom? How do you know you're here? Socratic dialogue—for kids? At least the answer to this last question is an easy, resounding Yes! The rest you'll have to think about and discuss with your friends, which is just what philosopher Christopher Phillips is hoping for. He has long been leading thinkers of all ages on a thoughtful and thought-filled quest for knowledge, and this picturebook models for young children that mulling over some of life's big questions can be d...More
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