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|  | Smiling Through the Cultural Catastrophe by Jeffrey Hart
Although the essential books of Western civilization are no longer central in our courses or in our thoughts, they retain their ability to energize us intellectually, says Jeffrey Hart in this powerful book. He now presents a guide to some of these literary works, tracing the main currents of Western culture for all who wish to understand the roots of their civilization and the basis for its achievements. Hart focuses on the productive tension between the classical and biblical strains in our civilization-between a life based on cognition and one based on faith and piety. He begins with the Iliad and Exodus, linking Achilles and Moses as Bronze Age heroic figures. Closely analyzing texts and illuminating them in unexpected ways, he moves on to Socrates and Jesus, who internalized the heroic, continues with Paul and Augustine and their Christian synthesis, addresses Dante, Shakespeare (Hamlet), Moliere, and Voltaire, and concludes with the novel as represented by Crime and Punishment and The Great Gatsby. Hart maintains that the dialectical tensions suggested by this survey account for the restlessness and singular achievements of the West and that the essential books can provide the substance and energy currently missed by both students and educated readers AUTHOR: Jeffrey Hart
PUBLISHER: Yale University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Saint Bernards by Martin Weil
This book, illustrated with over 175 full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Saint Bernard. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want -- all given in an interesting and easy-to-read style. Following is just a partial listing of the topics covered: Introducing the Saint Bernard -- A Description of the Saint Bernard -- Grooming a Saint Bernard -- Selecting Your Dog -- The New Family Member -- Feeding Requirements -- Accommodations -- Housebreaking and Training -- Behavior Modification -- Health Care -- Preventive Dental Care -- Breeding -- Dogs and the Law -- Index AUTHOR: Martin Weil
PUBLISHER: T F H Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Pets & Animals
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 | Children of Bethany by Said K. Aburish
Description not available.Traces the lives of the Aburish family and looks at how they were caught up in the events of the region AUTHOR: Said K. Aburish
PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | What the Corpse Revealed by Hugh Miller
This collection of 16 true accounts of murder--cases that have baffled detectives-- describes the procedures that have enabled forensic scientists to identify the murderers. AUTHOR: Hugh Miller
PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Taking the Leap by Cay Lang
This guide for visual artists is based on a continuing course called Taking the Leap , which teaches the fundamentals of being a successful artist. In the art world of the 1990s, artists must do more than produce art; increasingly, they also need business skills to promote themselves and their work. Lang provides advice on basic business know-how, making contacts, and preparing publicity materials. AUTHOR: Cay Lang
PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Princeton Review Cracking Sol Algebra I
Description not available.Provides reviews on mathematical functions and equations, test-taking strategies, and includes two full-length exams with explanatory answers.
PUBLISHER: Random House Information Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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