Veritatis Amicitiaeque Causa: Essays in Honor of Anna Lydia Motto and John R. Clark
- 4541
- 978-0-86516-454-3
- Paperback
- 364
This collection of essays is a tribute to two respected scholars of classical antiquity whose contributions were many and distinguished. The subject matter runs the gamut of classical studies, ranging from the fifth century BCE to Late Antiquity.
Voyage to Maryland (1633) Relatio Itineris in Marilandiam
- Author: Father Andrew White
- 2794
- 978-0-86516-279-2
- Hardbound
- 119
Full color, exquisite gift book: the new world described with new eyes: Latin-English dual language edition.
This lively chronicle is an eyewitness account of American history. Voyage to Maryland (1633) details, through the eyes of Andrew White, S.J., the characters, settings and events of the 17th century expedition that resulted in the founding of the Maryland colony. A Jesuit priest and amateur naturalist, White had a curious nature, keen powers of observation and a vivid literary presentation. Through his unique sensibilities and talents, we are able to experience the wonders and perils — from the botanical to the spiritual — of his historic voyage.
Why Horace? : A Collection of Interpretations
- Author: William Anderson
- 4347
- 978-0-86516-434-5
- Hardbound
- 272
Why Horace? A Collection of Interpretations
- Author: William Anderson
- 4177
- 978-0-86516-417-8
- Paperback
- 280
Why Vergil?: A Collection of Interpretations
- Author: Stephanie Quinn
- 4185
- 978-0-86516-418-5
- Paperback
- 467
We lack automatic and simple answers to the question "Why Vergil?" — or many similar questions for that matter: why literature, why art, especially why old literature — and at that — why literature in an old language? Yet even after 2,000 years, the voice of Vergil still resonates with the universal human cry.
—From the Introduction
Why Vergil?: A Collection of Interpretations
- Author: Stephanie Quinn
- 4355
- 978-0-86516-435-2
- Hardbound
- 451
We lack automatic and simple answers to the question "Why Vergil?" — or many similar questions for that matter: why literature, why art, especially why old literature — and at that — why literature in an old language? Yet even after 2,000 years, the voice of Vergil still resonates with the universal human cry.
—From the Introduction
Woman's Power, Man's Game: Essays on Classical Antiquity in Honor of Joy K. King
- Author: Joy K. KingEdited: Mary DeForest
- 2581
- 978-0-86516-258-7
- Paperback
- 458
Word Mastery through Derivatives Designed for Students of Latin
- By author: Elizabeth Heimbach
- 8539
- 978-0-86516-853-4
This workbook is specifically constructed for students studying Latin. Veteran teacher Elizabeth Heimbach organizes English derivatives by topic—two chapters devoted to affixes, twelve chapters presenting special topics like mythology, and eleven chapters featuring grammar-related derivatives like prepositions and deponent verb derivatives. A student-friendly and engaging narrative presents derivatives and demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between Latin and English. The text provides students the skills and practice to apply word-building analysis to their study of both Latin vocabulary and English derivatives.
Word Mastery through Derivatives TM
- 8547
- 978-0-86516-854-1
Master teacher Elizabeth Heimbach has developed an indispensable resource for the busy novice or veteran Latin teacher. She provides comprehensive answers to all the questions in the student workbook. Recognizing that practice is key to mastery, the Teacher’s Manual includes two quizzes for each chapter. To assist teachers who need to track student learning, three sets of diagnostic and post-study tests help document student progress.
Words & Ideas
- Editor: William J. Dominik
- 4851
- 978-0-86516-485-7
- Paperback
- Bolchazy-Carducci
- 312
Unlike most etymology textbooks, this one presents the words studied in the context of the ideas in which the words functioned. Instead of studying endless lists of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes in isolation, the words are enlivened by the social, literary, and cultural media in which they were used. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of topics from classical antiquity, entertained by clever cartoons, and are able to practice their word knowledge with exercises.
Words & Ideas: Answer Key
- Author: William Dominik
- 6374
- 978-0-86516-637-0
- Paperback
- 138
This Answer Key contains answers to all the Exercises, Word Study, and For Consideration questions in the popular etymology in context textbook, Words & Ideas.
World Dictionary of Foreign Expressions : A Resource for Readers and Writers
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- 978-0-86516-422-2
- Hardcover
- 440
The World Dictionary of Foreign Expressions is an excellent resource for those who encounter the foreign words and phrases that permeate spoken and written English and seek a fuller understanding of them. It contains abbreviations, single words, and phrases from a wealth of languages including: Afrikaans, Arabic, Aramaic, Chinese, Dutch, French, Greek, German, Italian, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Inuit, Japanese, Latin, Persian, Portuguese, Provencal, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Turkish, and Yiddish.