Classical Learning

Masters of language can turn unassuming words into phrases that are beautiful, effective, and memorable. What are the secrets of this alchemy? Part of the answer lies in rhetorical figures: practical ways of applying great aesthetic principles to a simple sentence or paragraph. Farnsworth’s Classical English Rhetoric recovers this knowledge for our times. It amounts to a tutorial on eloquence conducted by Churchill and Lincoln, Dickens and Melville, Burke and Paine, and more than a hundred others.

In 1947, British scholar, playwright, and novelist Dorothy Sayers stood in an Oxford hall and delivered a speech that would become a catalyst of the current classical education movement. The Lost Tools of Learning is a flagship address presenting the tools that were given to students in the Middle Ages via the trivium, the study of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. For perhaps the first time, these trivium subjects were applied by Sayers to students' developmental stages. She also advocates the integration of subjects.

Originally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a living classic that introduces and elucidates the various levels of reading and how to achieve them - from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading. Audiences will learn when and how to “judge a book by its cover,” and also how to X-ray it, read critically, and extract the author’s message from the text.

The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school - one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning.

Those who have made the decision to homeschool their children have done so out of great love for them and a desire to provide them an excellent education in the context of a warm, enriching home. Yet so many parents (mainly mothers) who have taken up this challenge find the enterprise often full of stress, worry, and anxiety.

From America's leading experts on parent-child communication, authors of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk and Siblings Without Rivalry, comes a breakthrough guide telling parents and techers how to handle one of the burning issues of our day: how to motivate kids to succeed in school at a time when schools are rife with violence and many students are openly rebellious.

A Beginner's Guide to Learning Classical Drawing Techniques: Complete 2 Volume Box Set" by Patrick J. VanSciver offers a comprehensive exploration of traditional drawing methods, inspired by the Old Masters. Volume 1 delves into the art of portraiture, guiding readers through the step-by-step process of capturing the human likeness with precision and depth. Volume 2 expands the scope to full-body drawing, teaching students how to render the human form with anatomical accuracy and dynamic movement. Enthusiastic & Engaging: Unlock the secrets of the Old Masters! This two-volume box set is ...

Learn English with one of the most magical classics of all time! Dorothy lives in Kansas with her aunt, her uncle, and her dog Toto… until a tornado carries her house to the Land of Oz. There she meets a scarecrow who wants a brain, a tin woodman who dreams of a heart, and a cowardly lion who looks for courage. Together, they walk the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard of Oz. This graded reader is specially adapted for English learners Level A1–A2 (Beginners–Pre-Intermediate): ✅ Short and clear sentences ✅ Simple vocabulary, easy to follow ✅ Glossary with useful words at the ...

A giant hound haunts the night. A detective who sees everything. And you… reading it all in Spanish with ease. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the foggy moors, where the Baskerville family lives in fear. Is it a beast… or something else? The mystery awaits you. This easy edition is specially adapted for Spanish learners at A1 level: ✅ Simple vocabulary ✅ Short sentences ✅ Natural rhythm A rewritten and simplified version so you can enjoy the suspense while improving your Spanish step by step. Un sabueso gigante aterroriza la noche. Un detective que lo observa todo. Y tú...

In the past, correct spelling, the multiplication tables, the names of the state capitals and the American presidents were basics that all children were taught in school. Today, many children graduate without this essential knowledge. Most curricula today follow a haphazard sampling of topics with a focus on political correctness instead of teaching students how to study.

A sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today More than two thousand years ago, the Greek city-states, led by Athens and Sparta, laid the foundation for much of modern science, the arts, politics, and law. But the influence of the Greeks did not end with the rise...

📚 Fairy Tales for Spanish Learners. Level A1 Beginners Easy Spanish stories Graded Spanish readers Start your Spanish learning journey the fun way with 20 classic tales adapted for A1 level of the CEFR. Perfect for absolute beginners who want to improve their reading skills while enjoying timeless stories. Discover well-known tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Ugly Duckling, Cinderella, The Tortoise and the Hare, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp… and many more. Each story uses short sentences, simple vocabulary, and includes a glossary to help you understand, remember, and expand your...

Rediscover adventure, humor, and madness with Don Quixote de la Mancha — now specially adapted for Spanish learners. This edition is designed for A2 – Pre-intermediate level and helps you follow the story with ease: ✅ Clear and understandable sentences ✅ Adapted vocabulary ✅ Smooth narrative flow 🛡️ Learn Spanish while following the most famous knight of all time on his outrageous quests: fighting windmills he believes are giants, facing imaginary enemies, and experiencing absurd yet heartwarming adventures — always with his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. Because reading in ...

A magical classic to learn Spanish easily! Dorothy lives in Kansas… until a tornado takes her to the Land of Oz. There, she meets a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion without courage. Together, they begin a magical journey of friendship and discovery. 📚 Why this book is perfect for you: Spanish for beginners (Level A1–A2). Easy Spanish novel with short, clear sentences. Graded Spanish reader to improve vocabulary and comprehension. Enjoy a world-famous story while practicing Spanish. 👉 This adaptation keeps the magic of The Wonderful Wizard ...

Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius's own emotions.

¿Quién puede resistirse a los encantos Sherlock Holmes mientras aprendes español? Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes para estudiantes de español combina el misterio y la intriga de los relatos clásicos de Arthur Conan Doyle con una forma divertida y efectiva de mejorar tu español. En esta edición especial, encontrarás los casos más emocionantes: Escándalo en Bohemia, Un caso de identidad, El misterio del valle de Boscombe, Las cinco semillas de naranja y El carbunclo azul. Esta edición no es una traducción de la obra, es una re-escritura con algunas partes añadidas u omitidas ...

Discover the magic of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, now adapted for beginners in English. Do you want to improve your English while reading one of the most famous stories of all time? This Easy English Edition of Alice in Wonderland is specially designed for learners at Level A1–A2: ✅ Short and clear sentences ✅ Simple vocabulary you can understand ✅ A natural rhythm that makes reading enjoyable ✅ A glossary of useful words at the end of each chapter ✅ A short summary to check your understanding Follow Alice as she meets the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and ...

The educators of ancient Greece and Rome gave the world a vision of what education should be. The medieval and Renaissance teachers valued their insights and lofty goals. Christian educators such as Augustine, Erasmus, Milton, and Comenius drew from the teaching of Plato, Aristotle, and Quintilian those truths which they found universal and potent. Charlotte Mason developed her own philosophy of education from the riches of the past, not accidentally but purposefully.

Young children will enjoy listening to, and then singing the same story! The Listen & Sing-Along Classic Favorites Collection features “The Wheels On The Bus,” “Old MacDonald Had A Farm,” “Down By The Bay,” and “B-I-N-G-O.” Little ones will laugh as the wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round as it travels through the town, and then “moo” and “oink” as they sing “e-i-e-i-o” in the classic song “Old MacDonald Had A Farm.” Can you imagine seeing a frog walking a dog down by the bay?

Rand's Protagonist, Equality 7-2521, describes a surreal world of faceless, nameless drones who "exist through, by and for our brothers who are the State. Amen." Alone, this daring young man defies the will of the ruling councils and discovers the forbidden freedoms that prevailed during the Unmentionable Times. In other words, he finds and celebrates the power of the self. In doing so, he becomes the prototypical Rand hero, a bold risk-taker who shuns conformity and unabashedly embraces egoism.