New Middle School and Beyond Titles An introduction to philosophy Call #: KIN 100 FUL Fullerton, George Stuart, 1859-1925. Series: Kindle books Published 2012 George Stuart Fullerton (1859 - 1925) was an American philosopher and psychologist. He was born at Fatehgarh, India; graduated in 1879 from the University of Pennsylvania and in 1884 from Yale Divinity School; and returned to Pennsylvania to be an instructor, adjunct professor, and dean of the department of philosophy, dean of the college, and vice provost of the university. In 1904 he was appointed professor of philosophy at Columbia University. In 1913-14 he was exchange professor at the University of Vienna. He was president of the American Psychological Association in 1896. His philosophy is realistic.  A short history of Greek philosophy Call #: KIN 182 MAR Marshall, John. Series: Kindle books Published 2012 The main purpose which I have had in view in writing this book has been to present an account of Greek philosophy which, within strict limits of brevity, shall be at once authentic and interesting—authentic, as being based on the original works themselves, and not on any secondary sources; interesting, as presenting to the ordinary English reader, in language freed as far as possible from technicality and abstruseness, the great thoughts of the greatest men of antiquity on questions of permanent significance and value.  A short history of Greek philosophy Call #: KIN 182 MAR Marshall, John. Series: Kindle books Published 2012 The main purpose which I have had in view in writing this book has been to present an account of Greek philosophy which, within strict limits of brevity, shall be at once authentic and interesting—authentic, as being based on the original works themselves, and not on any secondary sources; interesting, as presenting to the ordinary English reader, in language freed as far as possible from technicality and abstruseness, the great thoughts of the greatest men of antiquity on questions of permanent significance and value.  A short history of Greek philosophy Call #: KIN 182 MAR Marshall, John. Series: Kindle books Published 2012 The main purpose which I have had in view in writing this book has been to present an account of Greek philosophy which, within strict limits of brevity, shall be at once authentic and interesting—authentic, as being based on the original works themselves, and not on any secondary sources; interesting, as presenting to the ordinary English reader, in language freed as far as possible from technicality and abstruseness, the great thoughts of the greatest men of antiquity on questions of permanent significance and value.  The sayings of Confucius Call #: KIN 299 CON Confucius. Series: Kindle Books Published 2006 Contains four hundred and fifty recorded brief conversations of the philosophers.  The Republic Call #: KIN 321 PLA Plato. Series: Kindle Books Published 2006 Interest Level: Young Adult A Socratic dialogue concerned with the construction of an ideal commonwealth.  Laws Call #: KIN 321.07 PLA Plato ; Benjamin Jowett. Series: Kindle books Published 2012 Plato (c. 427–347 b.c.) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues.  The secret life of pronouns what our words say about us Call #: KIN 425.55 PEN Pennebaker, James W. Series: Kindle Books Published 2011 Interest Level: Adult Social psychologist and linguist James W. Pennebaker uses analytic techniques to examine what a person's language reveals about their feelings, self-concept, and social intelligence.  On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life Call #: KIN 575.01 DAR Charles Darwin explains his theories of evolution by natural selection.  The theories of Darwin and their relation to philosophy, religion, and morality Call #: KIN 576.82 SCH Schmid, Rudolf, 1828-1907. Series: Kindle Books Published 2011  Journal of a novel the East of Eden letters Call #: KIN 813.52 STE Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968. Series: Kindle Books Published 1990 Interest Level: Adult Based on the print edition (ISBN 9780140144185). Presents the daily letters penned by John Steinbeck to his publisher and friend Pascal Covici from January to November 1951 while writing the novel "East of Eden," providing insights into Steinbeck's thinking, writing process, and personal concerns.  Pride and prejudice Call #: KIN 823.7 AUS Austen, Jane, 1775-1817. Published 1998 "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." Originally titled First Impressions, Jane Austen's second and most popular novel abounds with wit, intriguing dialogue, and even suspense. In this comedy of manners, the well-to-do (and not so well-to-do) are placed under Austen's unique microscope, as their lives, loves, pride, and prejudices are detailed with exquisite language-the kind of literary language that earned this title the notoriety of generations-and what results is a thrilling reading experience that will last long after the book's legendary conclusion. "The wit of Jane Austen has for partner the perfection of her taste." -Virginia Woolf.  Around the world in eighty days junior edition. Call #: KIN 843.8 VER Series: Kindle Books This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. Shocking his stuffy colleagues at the exclusive Reform Club in London, Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune, undertaking a daring enterprise: to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. Living Books Press' edition of the classic work has beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations, a map of Fogg's journey around the world, an extensive glossary, a biography of Jules Verne, and a day-by-day itinerary of the eighty days.  World War I history in one hour Call #: KIN 940.3 COL Colley, Rupert. Published 2012 Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. The ‘Great War’, from July 1914 to November 1918, was without parallel. It brought to an end four dynasties, ignited revolution, and forged new nations. It introduced killing on an unprecedented scale, costing an estimated nine million lives. It was the war that destroyed any notion of romance or chivalry in battle; it pulled in combatants from nations across the globe and shattered them, body and mind. The War involved all of the world’s great powers – the Central Powers, dominated by Germany and Austria-Hungary; the Triple Entente, lead by Britain, France and Russia; and America. World War One: History in an Hour explains the unprecedented battles on land, sea and in the air and describes the Home Front, espionage, and the politics behind them. This, for the first time in history, was ‘total war’. Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.  Night Call #: KIN 940.53 WIE Wiesel, Elie, 1928- Series: Oprah's book club Published 2006 Interest Level: Young Adult Lexile: 570 Presents a true account of the author's experiences as a Jewish boy in a Nazi concentration camp.  Toward the goal : the Kaká story Call #: KIN 92 KAK Jones, Jeremy V. Series: Kindle Books Published 2010 Reading Level: 7.4 Interest Level: 5-8 Examines the life and career of Brazilian soccer star Kaká, the 2007 Fédération Internationale de Football Association world player of the year.  call to conscience the landmark speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Call #: KIN 92 KIN King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968. Published 2002 Interest Level: Adult Presents eleven of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most famous speeches, with introductions written by individuals such as Rosa Parks, the Dalai Lama, and Ted Kennedy.  Mockingjay Call #: KIN F COL 9-12 Collins, Suzanne. Series: Hunger Games ; [bk. 3] Published 2010 Interest Level: Young Adult Lexile: 800 Katniss Everdeen, having survived the Hunger Games twice, learns she and her family and friends are in danger because the Capitol holds her responsible for the unrest and races against time to protect those she cares about and the people of District 12  Kiss Call #: KIN F DEK 9-12 Dekker, Ted, 1962- Published 2009 Interest Level: Adult After a car accident puts Shauna McAllister in a coma and wipes out six months of her memory, she returns to her childhood home to recover, but her arrival is fraught with confusion.  Castles and chemistry Call #: KIN F LAN 6-8 Langman, Kris. Series: Logic to the rescue Published 2012 Castles and Chemistry is designed to teach kids critical thinking. A combination of fiction and non-fiction, it weaves examples of logical fallacies into a fictional sword-and-sorcery fantasy. Simple examples for testing a hypothesis and setting up experiments in chemistry are integrated into the plot. Who will it appeal to? Kids ages 10 to 14, though adults who want to brush up on their knowledge of logical fallacies and basic chemistry may also enjoy the book. Is it part of a series? Yes. Castles and Chemistry is the second book in the Logic to the Rescue series.  The two crosses a novel Call #: KIN F LIN 9-12 Lindsay, Ernie. Series: Kindle Books When Jay Cross heals a paralyzed man just by shaking his hand, and is able to do it again and again, his quiet, cozy little world is on the verge of shattering. The one thing that would make it all worth it, the one thing that would make him embrace his abilities, won't work, no matter how hard he tries. At the same time, only a few miles away, David Kreutzer wipes his hand across his wife's forehead and cures her failing eyesight. He, too, is able to repeat these healing miracles, and in doing so, he sees the bright glow of dollar signs. Millions of them. Where did this ability come from? Why were they chosen? And who is the mysterious stranger lurking in the shadows, waiting for his chance to destroy them both?.  Fools rush in a novel Call #: KIN F THO 9-12 Thompson, Janice A. Series: Weddings by Bella ; bk. 1 Published 2009 Interest Level: Adult Bella Rossi finds herself falling head over heels in love with D.J. Neely, but fears that her quirky Italian family will never be accepted by the country music loving cowboy who has stolen her heart.  Logic to the rescue
Call #: PORT F LAN 6-8 Langman, Kris. Series: Logic to the rescue Logic to the Rescue is designed to teach kids critical thinking. A combination of fiction and non-fiction, it weaves examples of logical fallacies into a fictional sword-and-sorcery fantasy. Simple examples for testing a hypothesis and setting up experiments in chemistry and physics are integrated into the plot. Who will it appeal to? Kids ages 10 to 14, though adults who want to brush up on their knowledge of logical fallacies such as post hoc ergo propter hoc, ad hominem, and counting the hits may also enjoy the book.
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