Connections Obscured

This Illustrated History of Canada gets high marks for providing a complete enough history for the novice to get a better understanding of who Canadians are today -- where they came from, how they flourished, and how and why they're different from Americans. One reviewer particularly liked it for the genealogy aspects. It appears not to have been read and is $19 at Amazon1.

Cat High: The Yearbook is just that. A take-off on high school annuals, this features cats dressed in their graduation gowns, reports on their senior trips, labels for those most likely to suc

ceed, and even high school romance. A cute concept and perfect for a cat lover. This copy is $12.50 at Amazon1.

U.S. Counterintelligence: The Foundation of Strategy and Espionage Realities is a no-kidding real world study of a Soviet (remember them?) intelligence operation called The Trust. At $25, a bargain for someone working on their graduate studies in this area of speciality. Get it at Amazon1.

Now, what's the connection between these three books? E-mail us to let us know!

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Not Light Reading

The Friends recently received a donation of some theology books which are hard to find. An Expanding Theology: Faith in a World of Connections is $22 at Amazon1. For a review of the book, click here. 

Theology: A Very Short Introduction by David Ford is available at Amazon1 for $40. The reviews there are mostly favorable and worth taking a look at if you're interested in this book.

Spirituality and Theology by Phillip Sheldrake has an extensive write-up from Amazon at their 

website.  The book is available for $22 at Amazon1.

And finally, The Holy Web completes the theology set. Written by Cletus Wessels, it is used as a text at Loyola University in at least one course. Our copy is $13.25 at Amazon1.

A special note today: to our dear friend who is recovering from surgery, we are praying for speedy healing and no more procedures being necessary!

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SAT Preparation

Although one 2009 SAT date has just passed, there are more to come. If your student needs extra help preparing for the exam -- or you know a group of students who would benefit from more help, these DVD's might be the answer. Each is $110 and available at Amazon1. If you are a current local Friends member and want to make us an offer for all three, e-mail us at restonfriendspr@gmail.com or click here.

The 2009 test dates remaining for this school year are:

March 14, 2009

May 2, 2009

June 6, 2009

The March test is the SAT only, but the other dates include the subject tests.

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