Wednesday, June 27, 2012

A Textbook of Theosophy [Paperback]

A Textbook of Theosophy [Paperback]
Contents: What Theosophy is; From the Absolute to Man; Formation of a Solar System; Evolution of Life; Constitution of Man; After Death; Reincarnation; Purpose of Life; Planetary Chains; Result of Theosophical Study.
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American Leaders And Heroes: A Preliminary Text-book In United States History... [Paperback]

American Leaders And Heroes: A Preliminary Text-book In United States History... [Paperback]
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American Leaders And Heroes: A Preliminary Text-book In United States History

authorWilbur Fisk Gordy

publisher Charles Scribner's, 1903

subjects United States

Thursday, June 14, 2012

A Text-Book of Astronomy (Illustrated Edition)

A Text-Book of Astronomy (Illustrated Edition)


First published in 1901. Illustrated throughout. Author was Director of the Washburn Observatory and Professor of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin.

Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong [Paperback]

Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong [Paperback]


"Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book. It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educational system and a one-volume education in itself." -- Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

"An extremely convincing plea for truth in education." -- Mary Mackey, San Francisco Chronicle

"Remarkable." -- USA Today

"A lively critique." -- The New York Times

"Powerful and important...deserves to become an instant classic." -- The Washington Post Book World
About the Author
James W. Loewen is the bestselling author of Lies My Teacher Told Me and Lies Across America. He is a regular contributor to the History Channel's History magazine and is a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Vermont. He resides in Washington, D.C.