Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 74) T E N T H – T W E L F T H G R A D E S Calculus continued Mathspace Calculus CD #290-165 Calculus DVD Series #290-162 Cicero: Selected Works $13.56 $50.76 Michael Grant, Translator Mathematics: Is God Silent? James Nickel This book revolutionizes the prevailing understanding and teaching of math. A must for all upperlevel serious math students. It serves as a solid refutation for the claim that mathematics is one subject which cannot be taught from a distinctively Biblical perspective. Soft 408p #485-500 $22.00 Cicero’s incomparable oratory and writings have profoundly influenced the development of European prose. His eloquence was his weapon in a dangerous, shifting and brutal world. Flawed as he was, he stood firm against the autocratic factions which were threatening the Republic. Grant’s excellent introduction sets the context of the selected speeches and letters. Soft 272p #435-220 $15.00 temporary account of this event is a timeless portrayal of human nature. Strassler’s edition includes over 100 maps. Soft 713p #370-081 $25.95 The Republic Plato, Robin Waterfield, Translator One of the best known books of all time. The central work of the Western world’s most famous philosopher. An enquiry into morality containing crucial arguments. Soft 475p #420-340 $9.95 The Iliad of Homer Richmond Lattimore, Translator Tearing Down Strongholds R.C. Sproul, Jr. Thirteen Books of Euclid’s Elements The definitive edition of one of the very greatest classics of all time, encompassing almost 2500 years of mathematical and historical study. The serious math student should not miss these. Volume I (Books I & II) #190-178 $14.95 Volume II (Books III–IX) #190-179 $16.95 Volume III (Books X–XIII) #190-180 $14.95 One of the greatest adventure stories of all time. The legendary beauty, Helen of Troy is abducted, which leads to a great conflict. It is in the Trojan War that the most valiant of heroes are pitted one against the other. Even the gods and goddesses must take sides and intervene. Lattimore’s translation is considered one of the most readable translations. Soft 527p #610-030 $14.00 Christians are at war. Sproul shows how each major nonChristian worldview is self-contradictory, answers the criticisms leveled against Christianity, and makes a positive case for the existence of God. Soft 196p #460-800 $11.99 Introduction to Aristotle Richard McKeon Thales to Dewey: A History of Philosophy Gordon Clark There are very few histories of philosophy written by Christians. Clark’s work is one such work and a rare find. While only listed here this book will prove useful in grades 11 and 12, too. Soft 548p #585-040 $21.95 Omnibus While 10th–12th grades have a long way to go to provide complete curricular selections we hope you will agree that we’ve made good progress in particular areas. You should also give serious consideration to the Omnibus materials listed in 7th–9th grades. These books are not 7th grade books or 8th grade books, rather they are applicable at most any level 7th and beyond. We use them in upper grades, too. We simply expect more from the upper level student. Preserved by Arabic mathematicians, and canonized by Christian scholars. Aristotle’s works shaped Western thought, science, and religion for almost 2,000 years. Presumed to be lecture notes at the Lyceum, founded by Aristotle in Athens in 336 B.C. Tough but important stuff. Soft 670p #490-576 Eleventh $11.25 Alfred the Great Asser, translated by Simon Keynes and Michael Lapidge Josephus: New Complete Works Flavius Josephus William Whiston, translator Tenth The Annals of Imperial Rome Tacitus, Michael Grant, Translator This great work chronicles the sordid imperial reigns of Tiberius through Nero. 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