Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Seige


















Another great book in the Ga'Hoole series.  Much of the imagery is based on the Battle of Britain and the speeches of Churchill.  Very interesting.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Pensees




46451: Pensées Pensees

By Blaise Pascal / Penguin Classics





A classic work by a Christian philosopher who demonstrates the need of sinful man for the Christian God.

A Discourse on Method






















One of the most important works in modern philosophy.  The book in which Decartes expresses "I think, therefore I am."

Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire



A classic work that details the decline of the Roman empire, both in the west and the east.















Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius



















Reflections on life from philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, from a Stoic perspective.

If God, Why Evil?




208126: If God, Why Evil?: A New Way to Think about the Question If God, Why Evil?: A New Way to Think about the Question

By Norman L. Geisler / Bethany House





A great book that deals with one of the most important issues: the problem of evil. Written on a popular level but with philosophically strong arguments.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Baptism

















This book is a great study on the role and theology of baptism across a wide range of traditions.  Tells as much about the nature of traditions as it does about baptism.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles


















A great story about an ordinary family encountering extraordinary circumstances in the form of nixies, giants and dragons.  Entertaining for adults and children.
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