The Smell of Sweat: Greek Athletics, Olympics, and Culture
- Author: William Blake Tyrrell
- 553X
- 978-0-86516-553-3
- Paperback
- 280
A survey of Greek athletics from Homeric times through the fourth century C.E. From the games of the Iliad, to the foundation of the Olympic games, to the poetry of Pindar and the Olympic Festival, this book covers all aspects of Greek athletics: the events themselves—from the running events held at the first competitions to the later 'heavy' events of wrestling, boxing, and the pankration, to the pentathlon, jump, discuss, and javelin, held only at festival; the religious and athletic centers; the festivals in which the games took place; the voices of the games' celebrators (like the poet Pindar), critics, and the athletes themselves; the gyymnasion and its culture; and the evidence—literary, artistic, archeological, and historical. The introduction examines the nineteenth-century bias that created the myth of Greek amateurism. An extensive bibliography aids the reader in pursuing further study. CD containing all the references in English, makes this work also a unique reference.
The Story of the Iliad
- Author: E.T. Owen
- 2352
- 978-0-86516-235-8
- Paperback
- Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc.
- 256
The Unknown Socrates: Translations, with Introductions and Notes, of Four Important Documents in the Late Antique Reception of Socrates the Athenian
- 4983
- 978-0-86516-498-7
- Bolchazy-Carducci
- 304
Socrates (469-399 BC) is one of history's most enigmatic and intriguing figures. He is often considered the father of Western philosophy, yet the four most famous accounts we have of him present a contradictory, confusing picture.
The Wrath of Achilles
- Author: Ed DeHoratiusIllustrator: Brian Delandro Hardison
- 7087
- 978-0-86516-708-7
- Paperback
- 62
You are Achilles, the greatest hero Greece has ever known. You fight with honor and pride. Your skills at arms are unmatched. You have never experienced defeat. But on the battlefields of Troy you have a decision to make: stay true to your code of honor and not fight, or come to the aid of your countrymen and win fame and glory, becoming an even greater legend.
The Young Romans
- Author: Rose R. Williams
- 6706
- 978-0-86516-670-7
- Paperback
- Bolchazy-Carducci
- 128
Roman historians and authors recount the tales of many Roman youth who had influence—for better or for worse—upon their society and therefore upon subsequent history. Ascanius, Camilla, Cloelia, Alexander the boy Emperor, and many more are highlighted in 24 entertaining chapters.
The Young Romans Teacher's Edition
- Author: Rose R. Williams
- 081a
- 978-1-84331-081-5
- Paperback
- 240
Teacher's Edition for Young Romans
They Did It First
- 8849
- 978-0-86516-884-8
How did the ancients treat their pets? What did they do if they needed a quick bite to eat? What sorts of games did their children play? Such details emerge in this compendium of “out-of-the-way” facts and amusing anecdotes, shedding light on daily life in classical Greece and Rome. They Did It First provides a multifaceted look at the ancient world—from the obscure to the surprisingly familiar—by deftly weaving together evidence from written sources and material culture. As the author proceeds through an assortment of topics, parallels between antiquity and the modern world become clear.
They Said It First The Wisdom of the Ancient Greeks and Romans
- By author: Kenneth F. Kitchell Jr.
- 8644
- 978-0-86516-864-0
They Said It First provides a unique twist on quotation collections: ancient Greek and Roman sayings, alongside English translations, are paired with their more modern counterparts. The likes of W. E. B. Dubois and Mark Twain may have eloquently expressed eternal truths and pithy witticisms—but frequently, Homer or Seneca the Younger got there first.
Three Abecedaria: An Alphabetical Approach to Vocabulary
- By author: Jeremiah Reedy
- 8563
- 978-0-86516-856-5
- Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc.
Three Abecedaria aims to equip readers to become logophiles, or lovers of words, by introducing them to the world of etymology. Reedy shares his own “logophilia” with readers as he leads them meandering through the world of words.
Most abecedaria are for small children—"A is for apple; B is for ball; C is for cat," etc. These abecedaria are for high school students, especially juniors and seniors, who may want to increase their vocabularies—"A is for Apocalypticism; B is for Benediction; C is for Cogito ergo sum," etc. The abecedaria are organized by language: Words Derived from Greek, Words Derived from Latin, and Words Derived from Latin Phrases.
Each abecedarium highlights English words derived from Latin or Greek, provides etymological explanations, and explores related English derivatives from the same roots.
To Be A Roman: Topics in Roman Culture
- 6331
- 978-0-86516-633-2
- Paperback
- 164
To Be a Roman is an indispensable resource for today's classroom. This workbook is filled with the latest information about the daily life of the ancient Romans and with ample exercises of both an objective and creative nature.
To Be A Roman: Topics in Roman Culture: Teacher's Guide
- 6528
- 978-0-86516-652-3
To Be A Roman Teacher's Guide is designed as an aid to busy teachers using the popular To Be A Roman, a cultural enhancement to Latin language courses. This Teacher's Guide is everything teachers need for rapid grading of homework or to conduct in-class oral quizzes.
Vergil's Aeneid: Hero - War - Humanity
- Translator: G.B. Cobbold
- 5963
- 978-0-86516-596-0
- Paperback
- 384
One of the pillars of the Western literary tradition, Vergil's Aeneid is also a terrific read: the story of a man whose city is destroyed in war, and of his journey to find his place in destiny. This epic has it all: adventures on the high seas, passion, battles, monsters, magic, meddling gods, and struggles that test the moral fiber of both men and women.