The Maccabees Author(s): Requiem Press Based on the 1st and 2nd book of Maccabees of the Douay-Rhiems version of the Bible, The Maccabees, Forgotten Heroes of Israel is an epic tale of faithfulness to God and heroism in the face of unbelievable odds. Read more about The Maccabees
Young Faces of Holiness Author(s): Ann Ball If you want to go to sleep, don't read Young Faces of Holiness by Ann Ball. The stories are absolutely fascinating. The thirty-five stories include young people from all walks of life and countries of the world who are either Blessed, Venerable, or candidates for canonization. Read more about Young Faces of Holiness
Surprised by Canon Law Author(s): Pete VereMichael TruemanPatrick Madrid Pete and Michael are Canon Lawyers for the Catholic Church. This means they answer lots of questions about the rules that guide our faith. Canon law in many instances determines how theological truths apply to the daily practice of the Catholic faith. This book gives a good introductory look at canon law. From the basic, "What is canon law all about?" to the more obscure, "What relationship does a Catholic association have with the larger church?" this book will give you a good, basic concept of what canon law is, and what canon lawyers do. Read more about Surprised by Canon Law
Declaration Statesmanship Author(s): Dr. Richard FerrierDr. Andrew Seeley Since the last review of this work, the name has changed, and it now comes with a teacher's manual and book of readings. It was formerly called America's Declaration Principles in Thought and Action. The main text has not changed, but is now printed in an attractive 8 X 11 comb-bound book. Original Review: Read more about Declaration Statesmanship
Flight into Spring Author(s): Bianca Bradbury This is a sweet, but challenging story about a 16 year old girl from pro-Confederate Maryland who marries a Union soldier from Connecticut just after the Civil War. The story presents the conflicts of hard feelings and the need for healing between North and South in the context of family relationships. It seems quite unusual as stories usually lead up to an unknown "happily ever after." Here, the emphasis is on this young bride's married life. Read more about Flight into Spring
Math Talk Author(s): Theoni PappasSherman K. Stein I have long been a fan of the poems for two voices books by Paul Fleischman. This book puts a twist on the idea by covering math topics in poems. It's a really unique and engaging way to memorize a math concept, reciting it as a poem. Read more about Math Talk
The Ballad of the White Horse Author(s): G.K. Chesterton(Gilbert Keith Chesterton) Includes copious synopses and notes (pages 175-231) Read more about The Ballad of the White Horse
Prove It! The Catholic Teen Bible Author(s): Amy Welborn New American Bible Translation (copyright 1970-1991) Also contains seven full-color multipage inserts. Read more about Prove It! The Catholic Teen Bible
de-coding Da Vinci Author(s): Amy Welborn The 2003 release of the novel The Da Vinci Code created one of the largest literary crazes in recent history. With sales of almost 6 million in its first year, the novel gained a cult-like following. Author Dan Brown's ability to blend fact and fiction left many readers questioning what they really knew of the origins of Christianity. News is now out that we can expect to see the story in theaters in about a year. Certainly viewers will come away with many of the same questions readers had as to how much, if any, of the story line is factual, and how much is fiction. Read more about de-coding Da Vinci
