Nature Books for Children
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Nature Books for Children

As the seasons change, nature takes the spotlight in this delightful list of children’s books.
‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church
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‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church

Christopher Manion argues that government funding has reshaped Catholic priorities—a trap that any faith-based group can fall into.
Learning to Be a Friend, in Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’
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Learning to Be a Friend, in Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Austen’s heroine learns what it means to be a friend to Harriet Smith.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ and How Grudges Destroy Good Things
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‘Romeo and Juliet’ and How Grudges Destroy Good Things

The star-crossed lovers aren’t the real problem in Shakespeare’s best-known romance; the culprits are the feuding families.
Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale ‘The Wild Swans’
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Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale ‘The Wild Swans’

A princess never gives up trying to save her brothers from an evil spell.

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A Comprehensive, Entertaining Introduction to the Cradle of Civilization

A Comprehensive, Entertaining Introduction to the Cradle of Civilization

Moudhy Al-Rashid’s ‘Between Two Rivers’ guides the reader through millennia of ancient civilization via artifacts from history’s first museum.
Nature Books for Children

Nature Books for Children

As the seasons change, nature takes the spotlight in this delightful list of children’s books.
‘Lost in the Stream’: A Misguided Splash Into Streaming’s Algorithms

‘Lost in the Stream’: A Misguided Splash Into Streaming’s Algorithms

First-time author Jeff Rauseo’s enthusiasm is burdened with sloppy research.
Defining the American Spirit

Defining the American Spirit

In 15 speeches, historian David McCullough reminds Americans that in order to build a better future, we must remember our past.
‘Dusk’: Lost in the Highlands 

‘Dusk’: Lost in the Highlands 

“Dusk” is an Australian Western about survival, nature, and loyalty, as the Renshaw twins hunt a killer puma.
‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church

‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church

Christopher Manion argues that government funding has reshaped Catholic priorities—a trap that any faith-based group can fall into.
Learning to Be a Friend, in Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’

Learning to Be a Friend, in Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Austen’s heroine learns what it means to be a friend to Harriet Smith.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ and How Grudges Destroy Good Things

‘Romeo and Juliet’ and How Grudges Destroy Good Things

The star-crossed lovers aren’t the real problem in Shakespeare’s best-known romance; the culprits are the feuding families.
Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale ‘The Wild Swans’

Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale ‘The Wild Swans’

A princess never gives up trying to save her brothers from an evil spell.