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Allusions: Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical A Thematic Dictionaryby Frederick G. Ruffner, Laurence UrdangISBN 0810311240 (0-8103-1124-0)
Hardcover, Gale Research Co
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Allusions: Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical A Thematic Dictionaryby Laurence UrdangISBN 0810318288 (0-8103-1828-8)
Hardcover, Gale / Cengage Learning
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Charlie Brown's Second Super Book of Questions and Answers: About the Earth and Space .. from Plants to Planets! Based on the Charles M. Schulz Charactersby Charles M. SchulzISBN 0394834917 (0-394-83491-7)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books
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The Closing of the American Mindby Allan BloomISBN 0671657151 (0-671-65715-1)
Softcover, Simon & Schuster
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Closing of the American Mind'Book summary:THE BRILLIANT AND CONTROVERSIAL CRITIQUE OF AMERICAN CULTURE WITH NEARLY A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT
In 1987, eminent political philosopher Allan Bloom published The Closing of the American Mind, an appraisal of contemporary America that hits with the approximate force and effect of electroshock therapy (The New York Times) and has not only been vindicated, but has also become more urgent today. In clear, spirited prose, Bloom argues that the social and political crises of contemporary America are part of a larger intellectual crisis: the result of a dangerous narrowing of curiosity and exploration by the university elites.
Now, in this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, acclaimed author and journalist Andrew Ferguson contributes a new essay that describes why Blooms argument caused such a furor at publication and why our culture so deeply resists its truths today. [via]
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The Closing of the American Mind/How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Studentsby Allan BloomISBN 0671479903 (0-671-47990-3)
Hardcover, Simon & Schuster
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Closing of the American Mind/How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Students'Book summary:THE BRILLIANT AND CONTROVERSIAL CRITIQUE OF AMERICAN CULTURE WITH NEARLY A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT In 1987, eminent political philosopher Allan Bloom published The Closing of the American Mind , an appraisal of contemporary America that "hits with the approximate force and effect of electroshock therapy" ( The New York Times ) and has not only been vindicated, but has also become more urgent today. In clear, spirited prose, Bloom argues that the social and political crises of contemporary America are part of a larger intellectual crisis: the result of a dangerous narrowing of curiosity and exploration by the university elites. Now, in this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, acclaimed author and journalist Andrew Ferguson contributes a new essay that describes why Bloom's argument caused such a furor at publication and why our culture so deeply resists its truths today. [via]
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Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Knowby E.D. HirschISBN 1569562199 (1-56956-219-9)
Softcover, William a Thomas Braille
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know'Book summary:In this forceful manifesto, Hirsch argues that children in the U.S. are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. Includes 5,000 essential facts to know. [via]
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Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Knowby Joseph F. Kett, E.D. Hirsch, James S. TrefilISBN 0394758439 (0-394-75843-9)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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The Dictionary of Cultural Literacyby James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, E.D. HirschISBN 0395437482 (0-395-43748-2)
Hardcover, Houghton Mifflin
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy'Book summary:"The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, 2nd edition" is a compendium of the words, phrases, names, places, events and other items, familiar to most Americans, which combines our common knowledge as a 'collective memory' and informs our late 20th Century discourse; allows us to comprehend daily newspapers, magazines, news reports, to understand our peers, leaders and even jokes; and colors the sound of our national culture. This is not 'expert' knowledge but rather the shared 'common' knowledge which allows people to communicate, forms the basis of communities, and distinguishes our national culture as unique. [via]
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A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacyby Hirsch, E. D., Jr.ISBN 0395823528 (0-395-82352-8)
Softcover, Houghton Mifflin Company
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Our Children Need to Know'Book summary:This revised edition of A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy offers the common core of knowledge children should have by the end of grade school. E. D. Hirsch, author of the best-selling Cultural Literacy and co-author of The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, has updated his popular children's version for a generation that needs not only a solid grounding in the arts and sciences but a clear understanding of the world around them - from world geography to the World Wide Web. Inviting and informative, the book is organized by subject, including mythology, history, religion and philosophy, music, art, geography, medicine, technology, and many more. No other book gives children so much of the world, from ancient history to current technology, in one engaging volume.[via]More editions of A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy:
- The New First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Your Child Needs to Know: ISBN 0618408533 (0-618-40853-3)
Softcover, Houghton Mifflin - A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: ISBN 0395599016 (0-395-59901-6)
Softcover, Houghton Mifflin - A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Our Children Need to Know: ISBN 0395823528 (0-395-82352-8)
Softcover, Houghton Mifflin Company
- The New First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Your Child Needs to Know: ISBN 0618408533 (0-618-40853-3)
A First Dictionary of Cultural Literacyby Michael Stanford, William G. Rowland, E.D. HirschISBN 0395510406 (0-395-51040-6)
Hardcover, Houghton Mifflin
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Ideology and Curriculumby Michael W. AppleISBN 0415949122 (0-415-94912-2)
Softcover, Falmer Pr
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Insects: Over 300 Fun Facts for Curious Kidsby Molly Marr, Paul MirochaISBN 0307113248 (0-307-11324-8)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books
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The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacyby Joseph F. Kett, E.D. Hirsch, James S. TrefilISBN 0618226478 (0-618-22647-8)
Hardcover, Houghton Mifflin
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy'Book summary:In this fast-paced information age, how can Americans know what's really important and what's just a passing fashion? Now more than ever, we need a source that concisely sums up the knowledge that matters to Americans -- the people, places, ideas, and events that shape our cultural conversation. With more than six thousand entries,The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is that invaluable source.[via]
Wireless technology. Gene therapy. NAFTA. In addition to the thousands of terms described in the original Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, here are more than five hundred new entries to bring Americans' bank of essential knowledge up to date. The original entries have been fully revised to reflect recent changes in world history and politics, American literature, and, especially, science and technology. Cultural icons that have stood the test of time (Odysseus, Leaves of Grass, Cleopatra, the Taj Mahal, D-Day) appear alongside entries on such varied concerns as cryptography, the digital divide, the European Union, Kwanzaa, pheromones, SPAM, Type A and Type B personalities, Web browsers, and much, much more.
As our world becomes more global and interconnected, it grows smaller through the terms and touchstones that unite us. As E. D. Hirsch writes in the preface, "Community is built up of shared knowledge and values -- the same shared knowledge that is taken for granted when we read a book or newspaper, and that is also taken for granted as part of the fabric that connects us to one another." A delicious concoction of information for anyone who wants to be in the know, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy brilliantly confirms once again that it is "an excellent piece of work . . . stimulating and enlightening" (New York Times) -- the most definitive and comprehensive family sourcebook of its kind.More editions of The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy:
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The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Agesby Harold BloomISBN 1573225142 (1-57322-514-2)
Softcover, Riverhead Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages'Book summary:Discussed and debated, revered and reviled, Bloom's tome reinvigorates and re-examines Western Literature, arguing against the politicization of reading. His erudite passion will encourage you to hurry and finish his book so you can pick up Shakespeare, Austen and Dickens once again to rediscover their original magic. In addition, his appendix listing of the "future" canon - the books today that will be timeless tomorrow - is sure to be the template for future debate. [via]
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What Are the Seven Wonders of the World? and 100 Other Great Cultural List S--Fully Explicatedby Peter D'Epiro, Mary Desmond PinkowishISBN 0385490623 (0-385-49062-3)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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What Every American Should Know About American History: 200 Events That Shaped the Nationby Alan Axelrod, Charles PhillipsISBN 1580629431 (1-58062-943-1)
Softcover, Adams Media Corp
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What Every American Should Know About American History: 200 Events That Shaped the Nationby Charles Phillips, Alan AlexrodISBN 1558501525 (1-55850-152-5)
Hardcover, Adams Media Corp
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› Find signed collectible books: 'What Every American Should Know About American History: 200 Events That Shaped the Nation'Book summary:If you've ever thought American history was as dry as the dust on an old battlefield, guess again. This engaging collection of 200 bite-sized-yet-satisfying descriptions of pivotal events includes "Leif Ericson Explores Vinland," "The American Revolution Begins," "Montgomery Ward Starts a Mail-order Business," "Betty Friedan Publishes The Feminine Mystique," and "The Cold War Ends." As Axelrod and Phillips state in their introduction, "all are events any American should know about and appreciate to understand fully his or her own pursuit of happiness, the foundation of that elusive American dream so often celebrated in our literature and so seldom fulfilled in our history." And what about the 201st event? The afterword offers the Gulf War, the Rodney King trial, and even Johnny Carson's retirement from the Tonight Show as candidates. As the authors explain, "Significant events are more often like good wines; they age well and taste better later." [via]
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What Every American Should Know about American History: Two Hundred Events That Shaped the Nationby Alan Axelrod, Charles PhillipsISBN 1558503099 (1-55850-309-9)
Softcover, Adams Media Corporation
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What Your First Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good First Grade Educationby E.D. HirschISBN 0385314647 (0-385-31464-7)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'What Your 5th Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of Good Fifth-Grade Education'Book summary:Give your child a smart start with
What Your First Grader Needs to Know
What will your child be expected to learn in the first grade? How can you help him or her at home? How can teachers foster active, successful learning in the classroom? This book answers these all-important questions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that hundreds of parents and teachers across the nation have agreed upon for American first graders. Filled with opportunities for reading aloud and fostering discussion, this first-grade volume of the acclaimed Core Knowledge Series presents the sort of knowledge and skills that should be at the core of a challenging first-grade education. Inside youll discover
" Favorite poemsold and new, such as The Owl and the Pussycat, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, and Thirty Days Hath September
" Beloved storiesfrom many times and lands, including a selection of Aesops fables, Hansel and Gretel, All Stories Are Anansis, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and much more
" Familiar sayings and phrasessuch as Do unto others as you would have them do unto you and Practice makes perfect
" World and American history and geographytake a trip down the Nile with King Tut and learn about the early days of our country, including the story of Jamestown, the Pilgrims, and the American Revolution
" Visual artsfun activities plus full-color reproductions of masterworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Georgia OKeeffe, and others
" Musicengaging introductions to great composers and music, including classical music, opera, and jazz, as well as a selection of favorite childrens songs
" Matha variety of activities to help your child learn to count, add and subtract, solve problems, recognize geometrical shapes and patterns, and learn about telling time
" Scienceinteresting discussions of living things and their habitats, the human body, the states of matter, electricity, our solar system, and whats inside the earth, plus stories of famous scientists such as Thomas Edison and Rachel Carson [via]More editions of What Your First Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good First Grade Education:
- What Your Second Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good Second Grade Education: ISBN 038531843X (0-385-31843-X)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group - What Your First Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good First Grade Education: ISBN 0385319878 (0-385-31987-8)
Softcover, Dell Pub Co - What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good Fifth-Grade Education: ISBN 0385337310 (0-385-33731-0)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group - What Your Fourth Grader Needs To Know: Fundamentals Of A Good Fourth-Grade Education: ISBN 0385337655 (0-385-33765-5)
Softcover, Delta - What Your First Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good First Grade Education: ISBN 0385310269 (0-385-31026-9)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group - What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know : Fundamentals of a Good Second Grade Education: ISBN 0385310277 (0-385-31027-7)
Softcover, Dell Publishing - What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good Fourth-Grade Education: ISBN 0385312601 (0-385-31260-1)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group - What Your First Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good First Grade Education: ISBN 0385411154 (0-385-41115-4)
Hardcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group - What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know : Fundamentals of a Good Second-Grade Education: ISBN 0385411162 (0-385-41116-2)
Hardcover, Doubleday Publishing - What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know: ISBN 0385411189 (0-385-41118-9)
Hardcover, Doubleday Publishing - What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know : Fundamentals of a Good Fifth-Grade Education: ISBN 0385411197 (0-385-41119-7)
Hardcover, Doubleday Publishing - What Your First Grader Needs to Know : The Fundamentals of a Good First Grade Education: ISBN 0385481195 (0-385-48119-5)
Hardcover, Doubleday Publishing - What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know : Fundamentals of a Good Second-Grade Education: ISBN 0385481209 (0-385-48120-9)
Hardcover, Doubleday Publishing - What Your 5th Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of Good Fifth-Grade Education: ISBN 0385314647 (0-385-31464-7)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group
- What Your Second Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good Second Grade Education: ISBN 038531843X (0-385-31843-X)
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What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know: Preparing Your Child for a Lifetime of Learningby E.D. Hirsch, John HoldrenISBN 0385318413 (0-385-31841-3)
Softcover, Delta
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› Find signed collectible books: 'What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know: Preparing Your Child for a Lifetime of Learning'Book summary:Education experts agree: the first years of a child's education are crucial to lifetime educational achievements. Parents and teachers have known this instinctively for years--the fact that What Your First Grader Needs to Know remains the bestselling Core Knowledge title is solid proof--and in response to their repeated requests, Doubleday is proud to offer What Your Kindergartner Needs To Know. The latest volume in the phenomenally successful Core Knowledge Series, which has more than one million copies in print in hardcover alone, features eighty pages of vibrant, full-color illustrations and a user-friendly design--specifically created for parents and teachers to use with kindergarten-age children.
Based on E.D. Hirsch's realization that much of the decline in America's educational standards has occurred because vague "skills," not information, are taught in the primary grades, it emphasizes fundamental knowledge in math, science, art, history, language arts, geography, and technology. E.D. Hirsch and the staff of the Core Knowledge Foundation worked with more than two thousand parents and teachers to create a book that children will enjoy while they learn. [via]More editions of What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know: Preparing Your Child for a Lifetime of Learning:
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El Canon Occidentalby H. BloomISBN 8433966847 (84-339-6684-7)
Softcover, Ld Books Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'El Canon Occidental'Book summary:El autor retoma la antigua idea del canon o catalogo de libros perceptivos, y propone un recorrido por la historia de la literatura occidental mediante 26 autores que el considera capitales, y que van desde Shakespeare hasta Dante, Cervantes, Joyce o Borges. Asi mismo reivindica la autonomia de la estetica y el placer de la lectura sin intenciones de redencion social, y basada en el puro goce intelectual. [via]
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