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Before her death in 1964, Madeleva Wolff, CSC (Congregation of the Holy Cross), was recognized as one of American Catholicism's most extraordinary women. Known as an educator who founded the School of Sacred Theology (the first and, for more than a decade, the only institution to offer graduate degrees in theology to women) Madeleva was also renowned as a scholar, mystical poet, and the author of more than twenty books. Educated at Berkeley and Oxford, she participated in the Catholic Revival of the early part of the twentieth century and established a center of Christian culture and educational innovation at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, where she was president for twenty-seven years. Her friendships with C.S. Lewis, Thomas Merton, Jacques Maritain, Charles Du Bos, and Clare Boothe Luce, among others, put her in touch with a wide range of Christian intellectuals. As a spokeswoman for the education of women and an advocate for the improvement of the status of women in the church, Madeleva anticipated the women's movement of the late 1960s and the reforms of Vatican II by more than a generation. This biography tells her compelling story and sheds new light on the history of a religious life and religious communities, as well as women's education, writing, and lives. ... Read more

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The interesting Life of Madeleva
I have just finished this book that was in depth on the life of Madeleva and the wonderful college St. Marys in Indiana.Dr. Mandell achieves all she set out to do...to let her know what a rich, challenging, and spirtual life Madelva led.A step for any women's enrichment course. I loved it!

Madeleva-A Great Woman and a Great Book
As a student of Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, I wanted to learn more about Sr. Madeleva, one of Saint Mary's most famous president.With the help of Gail Mandell's book, I did just that. Dr. Mandell presentsMadeleva's life in an easy to read, enjoyable biography.She thouroughlytraces Madeleva's life from her childhood in Cumberland, Wisc., to herdeath in Boston, MA.The stories contained in the biography give us a lookat the human, rather than the nun.You become a part of Madeleva's life,and truly understand the greatness of this woman. ... Read more

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Hugo Hippo and his animal friends introduce children to the geography of Africa, in a colorful and alliterative ABC book. ... Read more

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This book is one of courage as a beautiful young woman faced a diagnosis of terminal cancer. Each page gives special insight to the reality of living faith. It will bless and strengthen every life it touches.

This lovely mother of two shares her deepest thoughts and wonderful faith as she struggles with fear and disease.

An inspiring excerpt from the author:

"..I have undergone chemotherapy and a hysterectomy, and still I testify to you that Jesus Christ is sufficient in ALL things.

Now I don't know what burdens you may carry--but I do know someone will carry them for you. His name is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Messiah! He brings peace to our stormy seas of life and peace in all our trials. There is no burden that is too insignificant, nor a burden too great for Him to carry.

No matter what your situation in life, there is an opportunity for Christian growth just waiting for you--an opportunity in learning to lean on Jesus and finding He NEVER sways. He is the Solid Rock, the Cornerstone, the Prince of Peace.

And What is even greater is that He prays for me and He prays for you! What a tremendous lesson I am learning about the power of prayer..."

This book is a book of strength and peace. A key scripture the author used:

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27 KJV ... Read more

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Mainly for African market - 2nd level reader fo early reading in English. This title is one of a collection of stories for very early readers either at school or at home. In these books: controlled language is designed to give confidence; illustrations provide visual cues; stories focus on experiences relevant to young children; and stories are taken from a range of cultural backgrounds. The series is divided into two levels of difficulty: "go" is for readers who are beginning to learn the past and future tenses. ... Read more

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This title contains two action poems featuring children. The text is part of the "Ready...Go" series which features controlled language to give confidence, and illustrations to provide important visual clues to the young reader. The stories featured in the texts focus on experiences relevant to young children and are taken from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The series is divided into two levels: "Ready" for new readers who have learned the present tenses; and "Go" for readers who are beginning to learn the past and future tenses. "Say it! do it!" is part of the "Ready" level of the series. ... Read more

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As a greedy ogre eats a larger object each day--from an African cooking pot to an entire bus--small children learn counting concepts and the days of the week. ... Read more

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Pre-school education is expanding rapidly throughout Africa, and "Stepping Stones" has been written to meet the growing need both for early learning books for children, and for supportive resource material for teachers. This book is the first of two "Reading Books" in the series. It teaches pre-reading, pre-writing and early number skills, as well as such important concepts as colour, size and shape. The "Reading Books" offer: pictures for discussion; vocabulary and language in contexts which are very familiar to young children; and an introduction to lette sounds. There are "Writing and Number Books" and a "Teacher's Kit" within the series as well. ... Read more

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Pre-school education is expanding rapidly throughout Africa, and "Stepping Stones" has been written to meet the growing need both for early learning books for children, and for supportive resource material for teachers. This book is the first of two "Writing and Number Books". The series teaches pre-reading, pre-writing and early number skills, as well as such important concepts as colour, size and shape. The "Writing and Number Books" provide: matching, colouring and joining activities to reinforce new vocabulary and language; activities to develop motor skills and prepare children for early handwriting practice; alphabet activities to help children to recognize letters and their first written words; and exercises to develop early number awareness. There are "Reading Books" and a "Teacher's Kit" within the series as well. ... Read more

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Pre-school education is expanding rapidly throughout Africa, and "First Steps" has been written to meet the growing need both for early learning books for children, and for supportive resource material for teachers. This book is the "Teacher's Resource Book" in the series. It has stories, songs and rhymes to support the pupil's material. ... Read more

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Pre-school education is expanding rapidly throughout Africa, and "Stepping Stones" has been written to meet the growing need both for early learning books for children, and for supportive resource material for teachers. This book is the first of two "Writing and Number Books". The series teaches pre-reading, pre-writing and early number skills, as well as such important concepts as colour, size and shape. The "Writing and Number Books" provide: matching, colouring and joining activities to reinforce new vocabulary and language; activities to develop motor skills and prepare children for early handwriting practice; alphabet activities to help children to recognize letters and their first written words; and exercises to develop early number awareness. There are "Reading Books" and a "Teacher's Kit" within the series as well. ... Read more

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This text looks at different colours within everyday things. It is part of a collection of stories for very early readers either at school or at home. In these books: controlled language is designed to give confidence; illustrations provide visual cues; stories focus on experiences relevant to young children; and stories are taken from a range of cultural backgrounds. The series is divided into two levels of difficulty - "Ready" is for new readers who have learned the present tenses. ... Read more

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Pre-school education is expanding rapidly throughout Africa, and "Stepping Stones" has been written to meet the growing need both for early learning books for children, and for supportive resource material for teachers. This book is the first of two "Reading Books" in the series. It teaches pre-reading, pre-writing and early number skills, as well as such important concepts as colour, size and shape. The "Reading Books" offer: pictures for discussion; vocabulary and language in contexts which are very familiar to young children; and an introduction to lette sounds. There are "Writing and Number Books" and a "Teacher's Kit" within the series as well. ... Read more