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2010-01-31	The Logical Leap, Induction in Physics by David Harriman. All knowledge rests on induction from the evidence of sensory data, yet philosophers have claimed throughout history that knowledge is either an arbitrary, subjective fantasy or a mystic insight transmitted from another dimension, with induction and sensory evidence peripheral or irrelevant. David Harriman demonstrates the central role of induction and the precise method of valid induction, which, if followed, produces certainty. Further, he demonstrates that knowledge is the integration of sensory data, so all knowledge is contextual and open-ended. Harriman's demonstration is inductive: he uses a detailed history of science to show the inductive method in action; when the proper method has been followed, it has produced mankind's greatest achievements in knowledge, while to the extent ignored or rejected, men have stagnated in ignorance. This book should be essential reading to every philosopher, scientist, and person interested in confidently knowing the validity of knowledge and how to get it.
2010-01-09	The "What's Happening to My Body" Book for Boys by Area Madaras. This book gives boys entering puberty the information they need to understand the changes to their bodies, emotions, and, interests. The explanations are sensible, non-threatening, and in terms understandable to a boy becoming a teen. (ages 10 to 13)
	The "What's Happening to My Body" Book for Girls by Lynda Madaras and Area Madaras. This book gives girls entering puberty the information they need to understand the changes to their bodies, emotions, and, interests. The explanations are sensible, non-threatening, and in terms understandable to a girl becoming a teen. (ages 10 to 13)
2009-12-31	Goal Setting, A Motivational Technique that Works! by Edwin A. Locke and Gary P. Latham. In a series of succinct chapters, Locke and Latham define goal setting, describe why it is effective at motivating business productivity increases, give the evidence that goal setting is at the heart of most other successful productivity methods, and describe how to apply and measure goal setting successfully across a range of activities from unskilled labor to the highest levels of corporate strategic management. The principles also apply to personal goal setting and motivation. (out-of-print, see sources.)
2009-12-28	The Arthur Trilogy by Kevin Crossley-Holland. Thirteenthth-century Arthur develops his values and becomes a young man at the time of the fourth crusade, aided by a "seeing stone," which gives him a view into the sometimes parallel, sometimes very different life of the legendary Arthur, and gives the reader much to think about, both of the myth and history, and also of more philosophic ideas such as purpose, independence, and values. (ages 10 to 13)
2009-08-30	Science in Ancient Greece by Kathlyn Gay. A useful summary of the development of science and mathematics in the ancient Greek world. Each chapter concentrates on a different aspect of science, such as discoveries in geography, mathematics, astronomy, anatomy, etc. (ages 7 to 13)
	Wonders of Old, Blank Timeline Book of World History by Terri Johnson. History comes alive when your student records significant historical events in his own hand. He will make connections between historical events by recording entries across academic subjects. (out-of-print, see sources.)
2009-08-29	The Iranians, Persia, Islam, and the Soul of a Nation by Sandra MacKey. Does Ancient history matter in modern times? America in this very moment confronts a nation whose cultural identity extends back to roots in Ancient Persia. That Americans are ignorant of the historical identity of Iran is the most ominous prospect in our relationship with the Iranian people. This book is an important example of why history matters.
2009-08-23	Blackline Maps Of World History, The Complete Set 5000Bc-Present [PRINT + CD] by Terri Johnson. A favorite of homeschool parents, you can now have hundreds of outline maps of history ready for reference or printed for coloring.
2009-08-21	A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000 - 323 BC by Marc Van De Mieroop. "I do not know of any other handbook of similar size that can compete with Van de Mieroop's book in philological competence, in historiographic method, and in expository clearness." Mario Liverani, in Orientalia
	Wonders of the Ancient World by Sandy Ransford, David Farris. An exploration of the wonders of the ancient world, through puzzles, games, quiz questions, facts and activities for children of seven years and upwards. There are word puzzles, picture puzzles, crosswords, and logic and maths puzzles, as well as cartoons and jokes. (ages 7 to 10)
	Mesopotamia by Philip Steele, John Farndon. Fantastic visuals. Nice supplemental narratives. Includes a CD-ROM.
	The Epic of Gilgamesh by Ludmila Zeman. An age-appropriate adaptation of the original narrative of the adventures of the Mesopotamian god-king Gilgamesh, with terrific illustrations that bring the story to life. (ages 7 to 13)
	Historical Atlas of Ancient Mesopotamia by Norman Bancroft Hunt. The best historical atlas for Mesopotamia produced to date! Contains a lot of great visuals.
	The Complete Pyramids, Solving the Ancient Mysteries by Mark Lehner. Complete diagrams and explanation of the construction, structure, and history of all of the pyramids.
	Babylonian Life and History by E.A. Wallis Budge. Important insights into a culture from our distant past that remains far less well known than Egypt. E.A. Wallis Budge was one of the giants of Egyptology. A prolific writer, his works remain popular to this day. These works are not for young students, however. They may be useful for families looking for answers to particular questions.
	The Gods of the Egyptians by E.A. Wallis Budge. Egyptian religion varied in place and time over millenia. E.A. Wallis Budge was one of the giants of Egyptology. A prolific writer, his works remain popular to this day. These works are not for young students, however. They may be useful for families looking for answers to particular questions.
	The Egyptian book of the Dead by E.A. Wallis Budge. For reference only. Enter the world of the magical funerary rites of Egypt! E.A. Wallis Budge was one of the giants of Egyptology. A prolific writer, his works remain popular to this day. These works are not for young students, however. They may be useful for families looking for answers to particular questions.
2009-08-18	Egypt, Past and Present by Isabella Brega. A glorious pictorial essay--I read it for the pictures!
2009-08-16	The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome by Chris Scarre.
	Orientalists, Western Artists in Arabia, the Sahara, Persia and India by Kristian Davies.
	The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw.
	The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin.
	The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne.
	A Short History of Ancient Times by P.V.N. Myers. The best general treatments of Ancient history are given by P.V.N. Myers in his classic textbooks. My favorite is A Short History of Ancient Times, the most pedagogically sound introdution to Ancient History available, but it is also difficult to find. He also has other texts available that may be useful. You've got to hunt for them. (out-of-print, see sources.)

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