Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 78) P A R E N T S A N D T E A C H E R S Her Hand in Marriage Douglas Wilson Subtitled Biblical Courtship in the Modern World, this book is for those who are ready to dump the modern dating system and its “divorce training” in favor of the Biblical approach to finding a spouse. Soft 95p #110-230 $12.00 outlines the meaning and purpose of protocol education and describes ways of practicing it in the home and at school. Soft 248p #110-723 $18.00 Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire Rafe Esquith Rafe, a government school teacher, has had remarkable success. While his methods (and madness) are not conformist, they are truly inspired. Great teachers have things in common, and he articulates well the tools of effective ones. We don’t agree with everything he says or does; you won’t either. Yet he deserves to be heard—loudly! Hard 242p #435-886 Rediscovering Catechism: The Art of Equipping Covenant Children Donald Van Dyken The Hidden Art of Homemaking Edith Schaeffer No one is a stranger to Mrs. Schaeffer, yet many are a stranger to this book. Her whole premise is that beauty matters. She offers ideas and tools to fit any budget. In these times of cultural decline and quick fixes we find clear statements of God’s design in the home. Laurie lives by it. Kids need it. Husbands will enjoy its practice. ★★★★★ Soft 216p #597-375 $12.99 About this book Susan Hunt says, “A persuasive call to the grand tradition of catechizing our covenant children. May the church hear and heed this call. If we do, perhaps we will reap a harvest of stalwart saints who are zealous for Christ’s crown and covenant.” Soft 146p #460-700 $8.99 $24.95 Teacher Training Audio Lectures A variety of 28 lectures are included from the Veritas Teacher Training held each summer. Topics range from very practical aspects of teaching specific disciplines such as history, Latin and omnibus, to teaching techniques such as recitation, to motivational talks defining and unpacking a variety of topics about classical Christian education in the school and home. #000-991 $99.00 Reforming Marriage Douglas Wilson Do not read! It will change your life forever. Husbands should take great pains to avoid. Godly marriages will likely result. Actually, this book is a must for all who seek to honor God with their marriage. Soft 144p #110-730 $15.00 Invitation to the Classics Louise Cowan and Os Guinness Introduces the Western literary classics in a clear and simple style from a Christian perspective. To select the books you wish to study and in fact study them you will absolutely have to have this. Soft 384p #060-021 $24.99 The Seven Laws of Teaching John Milton Gregory To a Thousand Generations: Infant Baptism Covenant Mercy for the People of God Douglas Wilson It begins with shared premises of parenting among Christians and develops the Biblical understanding of the promises God has made to us regarding our children. It then demonstrates the role of the sacrament of baptism in these promises. Soft 123p #110-810 $10.00 My Life for Yours Douglas Wilson How does life in each room of your home manifest the gospel? The Word became flesh and bone, and the gospel plays out on our porch, dining room, bedroom and kitchen. Our desire should be to have this love transform everything we do, everywhere. Soft 163p #110-683 $15.00 The Seven Laws of Teaching has been a well-worn tool for classical educators. Little did we know the version most of us had had long been stripped of the extensive Christian insights and applications the author had originally included. Now the original is back 00000! #000-970 $9.95 The Seven Laws of Teaching Guide Tom Spencer These lessons have been developed and used at Logos School for staff training. Lessons include reading and writing assignments. #358-777 $10.00 Ultimate Building Book Steven Caney Because our oldest son enjoyed this stuff when younger, this book caught our attention. Filled with real world examples and projects to emulate them. Bridges, buildings, musical instruments, foods. A remarkable must-have. Hard 596p #497-925 $29.95 Praise Her in the Gates Nancy Wilson Standing on the Promises Douglas Wilson A handbook on biblical childrearing. The norm for faithful members of God’s covenant is that their children will follow them in their faithfulness. This is a primer in the training we parents need. Soft 170p #110-780 $15.00 The Ultimate Lap Book Handbook Cyndy Regeling and Tammy Duby “Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates” (Proverbs 31:31). Building a home—childbirth, education, discipline—requires holy joy and a love of beauty. This book, subtitled “The Calling of Christian Motherhood,” is a great help and encouragement. Soft 112p #110-722 Talking of Dragons $12.00 William Chad Newsom Creativity always aids learning. This tool for bookmaking is just what the doctor ordered. You should order it, too. Fun activities, learning accomplished and memories not soon forgotten. Soft 108p #584-915 $22.00 Protocol Matters Sandra Boswell Etiquette and protocol are ways of showing Christian love and kindness in small ways. With an easy, engaging style and lots of helpful details, Sandra Boswell 78 Are you at telling stories to your children? This is for those who want to know more about master storytellers Tolkien and Lewis and learn to make their family reading time a real adventure. Soft 192p #560-915 $7.99 Untune the Sky Douglas Wilson This book of poetry is a hoot, blessing, and a challenge all wrapped up in one brilliant little volume. 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