Fitzgerald Books

what I liked about the book was when Mr. Krabs put up all the posters and spongebob looked funny when he dressed up as a princess!

My son loves this book. He's a huge SpongeBob fan so these books make bedtime very easy!

'Augustine through the Ages' is one of those big, thick, expensive books that one longs to have in a private library (particularly the private library of someone with a catholic-leaning theological interest). I debated about the book for nearly a year until a friend of mine finally put the issue to rest by getting it for me for my birthday a several years ago.

I've now had sufficient time and use of the volume to warrant giving an opinion. I am sorry that I waited so long to add this book to my collection!

' "Augustine through the Ages" presents anew the life, work, and influence of Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430), one of the greatest figures in the history of the Christian church. Best known to modern readers for his "Confessions" and "City of God," Augustine has had a profound theological and philosophical impact on the Christian faith, and his legacy is also reflected in the development of Western thought as a whole.'

This book is organised and functions as an encyclopedia. Over 150 scholars in fields such as history, classics, theology, philosophy and political science have contributed to making this a very comprehensive and in-depth reference work. The contents include nearly 500 articles with appropriate bibliographic references for further research.

Entries involve his life, his work, and his influence. A few samples will illustrate:

His life: Life, Culture and Controversies
In this entry, a brief biography of Augustine is present, from birth in Thagaste in 354, in the province of Numidia, to his death in 430 in Hippo, as it was under siege from Vandal invaders. It details the major events and influences in his life, as well as the general cultural milieu of the time - education under the Roman system, the relationship of church and empire, and the influence of philosophy, particularly Neoplatonism. The controversies of his time, in which Augustine energetically participated, included the Arian, Donatist, Pelagian and Manichean trends.

His work: Confessions
This entry gives an overview of the `Confessions', the most popular and widely-read of Augustine for twentieth-century audiences. As a result of this autobiographical work, the youth of Augustine is far better known than almost any other person in antiquity. The article includes translation and publication issues (the question about oral or written primacy is explored), as are the differing purposes of sections (autobiographical, polemical, exegetical). This work covers conversion and growth in faith and work.

His influence
Articles are included on those who influenced Augustine himself, such as Origen, Tertullian, Plotinus, and Plato, as well as upon those he influenced, from early figures such as Jerome and Ambrose, to later theologians like Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin, up to more modern figures such as Adolf von Harnack, Ernst Troeltsch, and Martin Heidegger. Similarly, Augustine's contributions toward topics that are of current (and recurring) interest such as social justice, war, suicide, contraception, etc. are explored.

The book also includes tables Augustine's works which show Latin titles, English translations, common abbreviations (very necessary for scholarship) and dates. Articles are cross-references, particularly with a view toward shared bibliographic information.

The editor, Allan D. Fitzgerald is professor of patristics at the Augustinian Patristic Institute of Rome. He also is editor of Augustinian Studies published by Villanova University. Jaroslav Pelikan offers a word at the front, which is an interesting choice, given Pelikan's Eastern Orthodox leanings, and the strained love-hate relationship Eastern Orthodoxy has traditionally had with Augustine.

This is a truly monumental work that will find an honoured place in the library of any scholar.

This is a very entertaining book. easy to read. The story is enjoyable for both parents and children. My son truly enjoyed reading this.

Eva Weisbrod's A Student's Gudie To F. Scott Fitzerald is a 'must' for high school readers: the career and major works of Fitzgerald are examined in chapters which cover both his full-length fiction and his shorter works. Chapters offer a depth of focus and detail on the major themes begun and created by Fitzgerland's approach and writings which lend particularly well to school research as well as understanding his writings.

ALL OF THESE BOOKS ARE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL. READING THIS TO MY DAUGHTER HELP HER WITH HER SPANISH AND ENGLISH.

I saw this on Amazon and wondered what it was like, so I picked it up.

This is an excellent book for the kids. Adapted from the movie, the book takes the reader through The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe from Susan's point of view and interjects what she may have been thinking along the way.

It also has black and white photos from the movie.

The first time I read this book was in the fifties, not a good time for women. It surfaced again in the early seventies, only a slightly better time for women. Telling someone about W.C. Field's schedule for wife I retrieved this book to find this "schedule." Women are much better off now in this 21st Century and we can laugh at this schedule and also Ben Franklin's advice to a young man on choosing a mistress. We now thankfully have more control over our lives and our choices! The book will give you a laff.

If your in business for yourself, even if you've been at it for years, the Tax Cut Coach provides great tips for writing off everday transactions. I found the record keeping and direct links to the tax code very reassuring and helpful. The CDROM provides an awesome "face" for the product. John Fitzgerald is really helpful for the every user. I understood it when I was done. Thanks guys... Looking forward to the next edition.

Alright! Jimmy Neutron is back with another adventure, this time, it's Thanksgiving Day! The kids aren't so excited about the Thanksgiving parade, so Jimmy decides to build the biggest robot in Retroville--THE ROBO-TURKEY! Things go well, until the robot starts to malfunction! It would be be more exciting if I got this book since I only saw the excerpt. Above all, this is really a neat Jimmy Neutron adventure!