Books
Help Your Kids Learn How to Resolve Conflict Peacefully -- (ARA) - Naomi Drew, peacemaking expert and author of the new book “The Kids’ Guide to Working Out Conflicts,” was drawn to her subject through first-hand experience.
New Biography Details Legendary Lefty's Legacy -- (NUI) - It was a golden age for baseball, America's beloved and undisputed national pastime. And from 1955 to 1966, one man on the mound epitomized the ideal combination of elegance and power. The Dodgers' legendary "lefty" Sandy Koufax was, and remains, an American hero. His game seven World Series performance in which he retired 20 of the last 23 Minnesota batters he faced is lauded by the National Baseball Hall of Fame as one of the 10 greatest.
A Spiritual Approach to Parenting -- (ARA) – Are you raising a child who is special in some way you can’t put your finger on? Maybe your son or daughter is a challenge -- always on an emotional rollercoaster -- or wise beyond their years.
Gilgamesh -- from Babylonia to the Big Screen -- (ARA) - You may vaguely remember the plot of the Gilgamesh epic from your high school or college studies. Now, a soon-to-be-released major motion picture based on the story will bring the tale of the original superhero to the big screen.
Ancient Epics Intrigue Modern Imaginations -- (ARA) - The movie Troy, starring Brad Pitt and based on the epic poem “The Iliad” by Homer, scored big at the box office. Now another classic story is due to hit the big screen in July. Gilgamesh is the tale of a tyrannical Babylonian king and his adventures with his friend Enkidu.
Beyond The Passion: The Secret Life of Jesus Christ -- (ARA) - Mel Gibson’s new movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” is focused on the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life. It is the story of his amazing walk towards the crucifixion and his teachings that lead up to those final dramatic moments. But what about the rest of his extraordinary life? In his shoes, what would you have done to prepare for such an intense and complete physical, spiritual, and emotional mission?
Make the Most of Your Night -- Study and Heal While You Sleep -- (ARA) - Do you need to prepare for an important meeting tomorrow and really want things to go well? Maybe that final exam at school is stressing you out? And what about the situation in the Middle East, in your neighborhood, or that personal health challenge that you need help to overcome?
A Passion for Latin -- (ARA) - Amo, amas, amat. If that’s the extent of the knowledge of Latin you can retrieve from the deep recesses of your memory, you’re not alone. “Although we have seen a resurgence in the study and teaching of Latin in the past few years, a working knowledge of Latin is not as common as it once was,” notes Marie Bolchazy, vice president of Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, a company that specializes in classic texts.
