Enrichment Studies & Electives

Classical Mythology by Geddes & Grosset is a comprehensive reference handbook acts as both a captivating anthology and an easy-to-use dictionary, collecting a vast array of famous and unusual Greek and Roman myths retold specifically for the modern reader. The volume features an insightful introductory look into the historical origins and developmental timelines of classical lore, alongside over 1,000 fully cross-referenced entries mapping out ancient traditions, characters, and tales. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it serves as an excellent foundational text for students and literature lovers alike.

Author: Geddes & Grosset

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Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder follows Sophie Amundsen, a fourteen-year-old Norwegian girl who begins receiving a series of mysterious letters containing profound philosophical questions. Soon, she is swept into an extraordinary correspondence course covering the great thinkers of Western thought, from the pre-Socratics to Sartre. But as the lessons deepen, Sophie realizes she is caught in a baffling existential riddle that challenges the very nature of her own reality. Part gripping novel and part accessible history of philosophy, this brilliant book is an unforgettable journey through the ideas that shaped our world.

Author: Jostein Gaarder

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An exceptional anthology curated by celebrated poetry authority Michael Schmidt, The Great Modern Poets offers a definitive, illuminating introduction to the finest verse written since the turn of the twentieth century. Published by Quercus, this beautifully produced compilation features over 150 essential poems from 50 seminal English-language masters, spanning from early modern giants like Thomas Hardy, W.B. Yeats, and Rudyard Kipling to brilliant late-century voices such as Sylvia Plath, Seamus Heaney, and Derek Walcott. Each poet is introduced with insightful historical context and critical commentary that demystifies modern poetic movements, making this an invaluable textbook for literature students and a cornerstone addition to any poetry lover's home library.

Author: Edited by Michael Schmidt

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Inspire young creators with an incredible collection of hands-on sculpting activities using everyday ingredients! Salt Dough Fun by Petra Boase features 25 amazing projects designed to guide crafters through progressive skill levels. Ideal for 8 to 12 year-olds, offering straightforward initial designs alongside sophisticated creations for older children. Over 150 full-color photographs illustrate every step required to make unique bedroom accessories like a strawberry pencil holder or a snakes-and-ladders picture frame. It even includes custom ideas for making your own birthday age badges. Kickstart their crafting journey today!

Author: Petra Boase

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Inspireer jou jong kunstenaars met hierdie omvattende praktiese aktiwiteitsgids propvol kreatiewe handwerkidees. Hierdie besonderse boek bevat meer as 150 stap-vir-stap projekte wat spesifiek ontwerp is om kinders se verbeelding en fyn motoriese vaardighede te ontwikkel.

Author: Afrikaanse Uitgewer: Struik Lifestyle

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Unleash your family's full cognitive potential with a captivating collection of traditional mind-benders passed down through generations! Chinese Brain Twisters features 113 classic puzzles carefully designed by author Liu Baifang to challenge and expand your logical thinking skills. This engaging hardcover edition splits its unique activities into three distinct sections: Sticks and Shapes, Sticks and Numbers, and Words and Numbers. Every challenge works to actively sharpen vital problem-solving tools like spatial reasoning and mathematical agility. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages, it offers a wonderful way to play together.

Author: Liu Baifang

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Master conjuror Martin Gardner returns with a captivating treasure trove of problems, paradoxes, and tricks. Gathering material from his iconic Scientific American column, this collection delights seasoned puzzlers and math novices alike. Explore classical paradoxes like Aristotle's Wheel, geometric fallacies, and three dedicated chapters on John Conway's legendary "Game of Life." Filled with amusing anecdotes about famous mathematicians, full solutions, and reader feedback, it offers intellectual excursions from simple games to the wonderfully challenging. A book to refer to again and again for pure entertainment.

Author: Martin Gardner

DJ - Fair, Book - Good

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In How to Write a Business Plan, corporate expert Brian Finch provides a clear, step-by-step blueprint to create a professional plan that wins over banks and venture capitalists. From drafting sales forecasts and organizing financial information to analyzing your market and managing legal risks, this practical handbook covers everything you need to get your startup or expansion right the first time. An indispensable tool for small business owners, startup founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Author: Brian Finch

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A compilation of pictorial material featuring 766 vigorous, primitive designs from early Mexican civilizations. Sourced directly from the carved seals of the Aztec, Maya, Totonac, Zapotec, Olmec, and Toltec cultures, this collection showcases beautifully rendered plumed serpents, wind gods, real and mythological animals, and hundreds of unique abstract ornamental designs. 

Author: Jorge Enciso

**Does have some cover wear, but the contents is still neat. 

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This book permits the reader to determine his own I.Q. In the first part of it the well-known author of Sense and Nonsense in Psychology and Uses and Abuses of Psychology describes clearly what an I.Q. is, how it can be applied, and what the shortcomings of this system of rating may be.  The second part of the book contains eight sets of forty I.Q. problems each, and these are graduated from 'quite easy' to 'very difficult'. There are tables for converting results into an I.Q. rating, and also explanations of the problems, together with the right answers, at the end of the book.

Author: H.J. Eysenck

** Note light stains around center fold throughout. Otherwise good vintage condition.

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Spy School by Denis Bukin and Kamil' Guliev is a captivating psychology and brain-training manual disguised as a "found" Cold War KGB document. Fusing a thrilling counter-intelligence narrative with rigorous cognitive exercises, this hands-on workbook tracks the career of Agent Simonide—a fictional double agent operating in a high-stakes world where writing information down means compromise. To progress through simulated intelligence files, you must actively apply elite memory hacks, logic puzzles, observation drills, and visualization techniques once used to train real intelligence operatives. Designed for adults and teenagers seeking a serious mental edge, this interactive playbook builds working memory and sharpens operational focus. Can you pass the ultimate secret agent intelligence test? 

Author: Denis Bukin & Kamil' Guliev

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This complete business startup toolkit, written by The Apprentice finalist Bianca Miller-Cole and the entrepreneur Byron Cole, is an inspiring, wide-ranging handbook which combines practical tips and advice with energetic ideas to help you thrive and stand out from the crowd.

Decoding the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, you'll get straightforward help with converting your innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. You'll learn to avoid the costly mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish.

**Could be a useful resource for Homeschool Elective courses like Entrepreneurship**

Author: Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron Cole

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Unfold the history of human movement with The Sports Timeline Wallbook by Christopher Lloyd. This unique interactive volume features a detachable two-metre fold-out timeline detailing over two thousand years of athletic achievement, from the ancient Olympics in Greece right up to modern global sporting events. Illustrated by Andy Forshaw, it includes hundreds of detailed drawings, a pocket magnifier for close-up inspection, and a newspaper-style Wallbook Chronicle packed with articles, letters, a crossword, and a 50-question quiz. Perfect for young sports enthusiasts, visual learners, and homeschool reference shelves.

Author: Christopher Lloyd

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Test your knowledge with over 100 planet earth-themed wordsearches, covering everything from animals and plants to cities, countries, continents, rivers and mountains. The crosswords gradually get harder throughout the book, and are perfect for quiet times alone or playing with friends and family. All the answers are at the back of the book.

Author: Phil Clarke (Usborne)

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An Introduction to Music by Martin Bernstein is designed as a foundational study in music appreciation, presenting information to foster intelligent listening to works performed in concert halls, opera houses, and via modern transmission media. Explicitly noted as neither a history of music nor a technical manual, the text concentrates on representative compositions from Johann Sebastian Bach through to early twentieth-century trends, intended to be studied alongside actual hearing. Bernstein covers tone, instruments, rhythm, melody, polyphony, harmony, and musical form before exploring major composers, Italian opera, and nationalistic movements. The volume includes thematic musical notation examples, lists of suggested readings for expanded study, and detailed indexes.

Author: Martin Bernstein

**Good vintage condition

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