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Review: Blood and Bone by Don Hoesel

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Blood and Bone Book Description: A decade after Serpent of Moses, Jack is married to Espy and back teaching at Evanston University. They have two sons, one of whom has cystic fibrosis. Despite this challenge, life is comfortable. But that all changes when the CIA, while combing through the papers of the late Gordon Reese, uncovers the secret of Elisha’s bones. Jack’s world is then turned upside down by an urgent call from his old friend Duckey, who’s been alerted to the CIA’s probing by one of his former contacts. Jack and his family escape from their home just ahead…

Review: Chronicles of Dinosauria

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Chronicles of Dinosauria Book Description: Every legend is said to include some grain of truth, and for years co-author Dave Woetzel has sought to separate fact from fiction as he explores mysteries related to dinosaurs, mankind’s history, and the biblical time-line. Teaming with artist and designer Richard Dobbs, the two have created a visual archive of expeditions and intriguing clues to explore, all of which highlight the connection to the authority and reliability of Scripture. Provocative artifacts from around the world are examined in an exquisite, full-color book that hints at man’s familiarity with living dinosaurs. Studies point to more…

Review: Shadow Chaser by Jerel Law

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Shadow Chaser Book Description: Many months have passed since part angel siblings Jonah, Eliza, and Jeremiah Stone began their angelic training. As part angels, or quarterlings, the siblings joined other children of nephilim to begin honing their special powers. In this third installment in the Son of Angels series, Jonah’s story comes to resemble a modern-day Job as he’s faced with trials that affect his health, strength, relationships, and most-prized possessions. As he and the other quarterlings prepare for mid-term exams, their powers are tested once again in the most fierce battle against Abaddon’s forces yet. Will Jonah’s faith in…

Review: Tower of Babel by Bodie Hodge

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Tower of Babel Book Description: Addressing many of the controversies and criticisms of the biblical account of Babel, author Bodie Hodge provides extraordinary research and biblical truths in separating fact from fiction about this compelling event. With rich details and maps tracing early migrations of ancient cultures, it is clear Babel was not a myth. Real people left the plains of Shinar with its abandoned tower, and we see how their influence spread around the globe. About the Author: Mr. Bodie Hodge attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and received a B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering. His specialty was a subset…

Review: Dave Raymond’s American History Curriculum Part 1

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I admit that our family has enjoyed all of the products that we have used from Compass Classroom. Visual Latin turned my daughter into someone who absolutely loves Latin, and she thoroughly enjoyed the Economics for Everybody class which is not something most parents can say when it comes to a subject like Economics. When I heard they were going to be putting out an American History curriculum, I was rather excited as we were wrapping up our previous history studies and getting ready to start studying American History. The timing was perfect. Like some of the other Compass Classroom…