Classical Learning

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 ...

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.

THIS EDITION of "Don Quixote" not only preserves the unabridged, timeless story but also carefully adapts the text to meet the needs of today’s readers. We have modernized the language while keeping the heart of the tale intact. Perfect for leisure reading, book clubs, school assignments, or family reading sessions, this edition will bring the legendary adventures of "Don Quixote" to life in a way that is both accessible and engaging for all. Join a noble yet deluded Spanish gentleman and his faithful squire on an extraordinary journey through 17th-century Spain. Armed with outdated armor...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material. A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them...

THIS EDITION of “A Christmas Carol” not only preserves the complete, unabridged original story but also thoughtfully adapts the text for today's readers. We have included annotations to clarify old-fashioned terms and challenging vocabulary. Ideal for leisure reading, book clubs, school assignments, or family reading sessions, this edition will make the timeless tale of "A Christmas Carol" a delightful and enriching experience for all. A cherished classic that has warmed hearts for generations, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a story of transformation, compassion, and the ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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.

OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”...

The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how to motivate kids to learn and succeed in school. Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and delightful cartoons that are the hallmark of their multimillion-copy bestseller How to Talk So...

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?

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.

Learn from the masters. Shape your craft. Write the novel you were born to write. Pride and Prejudice is a witty, romantic story of first impressions, misunderstandings, and unexpected love as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy discover the truth about themselves and each other. The Pride and Prejudice Writer’s Companion pairs perfectly with any edition or audiobook of Jane Austen’s classic, offering practical writing insights that help you see exactly how her craft works and how to apply her techniques to your own fiction. This companion transforms your reading experience into a guided ...

The Puritan poet John Milton is most famous for his massive theological epic Paradise Lost. He was also known as perhaps the greatest genius of the English Renaissance possibly the best-educated man of his day and also a major theorist of classical learning for Christians. The man who wrote the seminal words 'The end then of Learning is to repair the ruines of our first Parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him....' (Of Education, 1644) argues across all his voluminous writings that the purpose of education is soul work for virtue as opposed to information gathering for profit. In this book, Milton scholar Professor Grant Horner from The Master's College examines the poet's powerful vision of a Christian and classical education.

This famous work by Lucretius is a masterpiece of didactic poetry, and it still stands today as the finest exposition of Epicurean philosophy ever written. The poem was produced in the middle of first century B.C., a period that was to witness a flowering of Latin literature unequaled for beauty and intellectual power in subsequent ages. The Latin title, De Rerum Natura, translates literally to On the Nature of Things and is meant to impress the reader with the breadth and depth of Epicurean philosophy.

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.

Adopting the methodology of the music charts, The Classic Fifty Poems presents the "top 50" poems of all time. Newly revised, and read by an ensemble of contemporary poets, The Classic Fifty Poems is a feast for poetry lovers.