Halcyon, Here's what SWB says on page xxiv of the Instructor book: "Beginning in Week 3, the student will need a thesaurus. Although any comprehensive thesaurus will work, the most recent version of the classic Roget’s International Thesaurus is recommended. Avoid condensed or pocket-sized thesaurii, since these are less complete." Hope that's helpful. Justin from Peace Hill Press

Hello all, Justin here from Peace Hill Press, asking for your help. Susan Wise Bauer's "Story of the World" series has been nominated for "Best Homeschool History Resource" at About Homeschooling. The poll is open until March 21st. If you think "The Story of the World" is a great Homeschool History Resource, please cast your vote at http://homeschooling.about.com/od/readers-choice-awards-2012/l/bl-best-homeschool-history-resource.htm Remember, each person (email address) can vote once per day, so please continue to vote in the coming weeks. SWB says if we win, she'll deliver her famous "gooey" brownies to the home of each and every voter. [Note: If you mention this to her, SWB may not actually recall saying this, because it may not have actually happened. In unrelated news, Justin may be looking for a new job tomorrow.] Thank you! Justin from Peace Hill Press

Here is the table of contents. Telling God's Story, Year Two: The Kingdom of Heaven Introduction Unit 1: Stories Jesus Told Lesson 1: Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk (Matthew 21:28–32) Lesson 2: The Kingdom of God Grows on its Own No Matter What (Mark 4:26–29) Lesson 3: Everyone is Your Neighbor (Luke 10:30–37) Lesson 4: Don’t Stop Forgiving Others (Matthew 18:21–35) Lesson 5: God is Equally Gracious to All (Matthew 20:1–16) Unit 2: Miracles Jesus Did Lesson 6: Kings Don’t Pay Taxes (Matthew 17:24–27) Lesson 7: Taking Jesus at His Word (John 4:46–54) Lesson 8: King Jesus Has Mercy on the Helpless (Luke 18:35–43) Lesson 9: The Faith of the Outsiders (Luke 17:11–19) Lesson 10: Jesus Actually Touches a Dead Girl and a Sick Woman (Matthew 9:18–26) Unit 3: Teachings of Jesus Lesson 11: God Loves the Rich and the Poor the Same (Luke 14:7–14) Lesson 12: No One’s Sins are too Big for God to Forgive (Luke 7:36–50) Lesson 13: Jesus is the Shepherd who Loves His Sheep (John 10:11–21) Lesson 14: Jesus is Greater than Death (John 11:17–27) Lesson 15: Staying Connected to Jesus (John 15:1–8) Unit 4: The Sermon on the Mount Lesson 16: Give to the Needy without Showing Off (Matthew 6:1–4) Lesson 17: You Cannot Serve God and Another (Matthew 6:19–24) Lesson 18: Be Honest With Yourself Before You Judge Others (Matthew 7:1–5) Lesson 19: Living a Disciplined Life (Matthew 7:13–14) Lesson 20: Bad Trees Always Bear Bad Fruit (Matthew 7:15–23) Unit 5: Jesus’ Early Life Lesson 21: God Is On the Move . . . Again (Luke 1:5–25) Lesson 22: The Coming of the King (Luke 1:26–38) Lesson 23: God Exalts the Humble (Luke 1:39–56) Lesson 24: God is about to Rescue Israel (Luke 1:57–80) Unit 6: Jesus’ Disciples Lesson 25: Jesus is the Son of God (Matthew 16:13–20) Lesson 26: No One Has a Higher Rank in God’s Kingdom (Matthew 18:1–4) Lesson 27: Jesus Leaves No One Out (Mark 9:38–41) Lesson 28: Jesus’ Followers Are Servants, not Commanders (Mark 10:35–45) Unit 7: Opposition to Jesus Lesson 29: Jesus Upsets a Synagogue Service (Luke 4:14–30) Lesson 30: False Teaching Spreads like Yeast (Matthew 16:5–12) Lesson 31: A Clean Heart is Better than Clean Food (Matthew 15:1–20) Lesson 32: Surrendering our Lives to God Every Day (Matthew 16:21–26) Unit 8: The End of Jesus’ Life Lesson 33: Obey God More than Caesar (Matthew 22:15–22) Lesson 34: Jesus Introduces a New Exodus (Matthew 26:17–28) Lesson 35: Jesus Suffers and Prays Alone (Matthew 26:36–46) Lesson 36: Jesus Doesn’t Fight Back When Arrested (Matthew 26:47–56) Supplemental Lessons: The Rest of the Story Supplemental Lesson 1: A Politician Condemns an Innocent Man (John 19:1–16) Supplemental Lesson 2: The Death of Jesus Fulfills Scripture (John 19:28–37) Supplemental Lesson 3: Mary Magdalene Spreads the News that Jesus is Alive (John 20:10–18)

Hi all, Thank you for your enthusiasm about the "Telling God's Story" curriculum! That's gratifying for us to see. A quick update, which will also be going onto our Facebook page and blog this week: "Telling God's Story, Year 2 Instructor Text" is at the printer, being prepped for printing. I just saw the proofs last Friday and they look wonderful! The Activity Book for "Telling God's Story, Year 2" is at the typesetter. After that, it'll have one more quality-check and then it, too, will go to the printer. We are planning to offer PDF versions of both these books for sale, on our webstore, sometime in the first half of March (we'll announce the exact date on Facebook and on these forums). When we put those up, we'll also post free samples of the first few lessons to our site. The print versions should be available from our store sometime in late March (and at Amazon by April). Thank you for your patience during this long production process. Would it be useful/helpful if I posted a Table of Contents for Year 2 on this forum? Let me know. Justin Moore Editor, Olive Branch Books facebook.com/olivebranchbks twitter.com/olivebranchbks

DownTheRabbitHole, thanks for your comments on how you use the Telling God's Story program! I just wanted to chime in, as the editor of the Year Two Activity Guide, to let you know that the Year 2 memorization does use actual Scripture passages (Psalm 23, Luke 1:46-50, and the Lord's Prayer, etc). Justin

We've posted a new, 10-minute video to our YouTube channel: Susan Wise Bauer introducing and explaining our new middle-grades writing curriculum, Writing With Skill. She includes tips for getting the most out of the instructor book & student book, grading student assignments, etc. Plus, if you zoom WAAAAY in on the background, you can see what Susan is reading these days. Justin and the Peace Hill Press team

Today "The Creative Writer" is in stock in our warehouse, and available for purchase on our webstore! http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/creative-writer.html

The facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/peacehillpress

Hi folks, The Instructor and Student books for Writing With Skill are now available for purchase from our webstore! Copies are in our warehouse just waiting to be delivered to your house. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/store/language-arts/writing/writing-middle-grades.html Those of you who preordered at the discounted price can expect your books to arrive in the next few days (we're using UPS ground), IF you responded to our phone request for your confirmation & payment information. If you missed our call, please call our office at 1.877.322.3445. We don't want you to have to wait any longer! We're proud of these books and we think they'll be an excellent resource for you. Justin (on behalf of the Peace Hill Press team)

Melissa: yes, the print version is at the printer now, and we expect it to be available in the next couple of weeks. We'll update on Facebook, etc. Justin from Peace Hill Press

I thought this might be relevant: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150417787767647&set=a.468441972646.248264.89357647646&type=1&theater

I thought this might be relevant: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150417787767647&set=a.468441972646.248264.89357647646&type=1&theater

Sorry, that last post was unclear. What I meant was, "The sale prices have returned, and you should see the lowered/sale prices now." Justin (who has eaten too many carbs this weekend and is feeling sleepy)

The sale prices are back up.

Blaargh! We're so, so sorry! We just noticed in the last hour that the prices had all reset to their non-sale levels (not sure why). We're on it.

Yes, it's been fixed, and you should all be able to see the discounted prices now. Thank you for your patience!

jplain and Lynnita: Sorry about that! I'm not sure why the discount isn't showing up. It was supposed to lower all of the prices automatically. We are working on fixing that. If you don't mind waiting, please hold off on purchasing, for now, and we'll post an update when the discount is operating correctly. Justin & the Peace Hill Press folks

...aaaaaand, all our "Story of the World, Volume 3" products will be discounted 20%, since that's the volume that tells the story of the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving celebration.

Hi all, This weekend, from Friday, 11/25 to Monday, 11/28, Peace Hill Press and Olive Branch Books products will be 15% off at peacehillpress.com. That includes our grammar, reading, writing, history, biography, and Bible resources. (Please note: products not produced by Peace Hill Press or Olive Branch Books are not included in this sale--Figures in Motion, Greathall Productions, etc.) Happy Thanksgiving! --Justin from Peace Hill Press

That appendix is now (post-typesetting) called Appendix II. It's very short; just a brief list. Here is the entire thing: POINTS OF VIEW FOR PLACE DESCRIPTIONS 1. From above (impersonal) 2. From inside 3. From one side or angle 3. Moving through or around FOR SCIENTIFIC DESCRIPTIONS 1. Removed from the object or phenomenon 2. Present with the object or phenomenon

That appendix is now (post-typesetting) called Appendix II. It's very short; just a brief list. Here is the entire thing: POINTS OF VIEW FOR PLACE DESCRIPTIONS 1. From above (impersonal) 2. From inside 3. From one side or angle 3. Moving through or around FOR SCIENTIFIC DESCRIPTIONS 1. Removed from the object or phenomenon 2. Present with the object or phenomenon

WWS pre-orders from Canada will not receive free shipping.

Hi Megan, Yes, the sale applies to downloads too!

Hello all, Justin here from Peace Hill Press. Susan may have already mentioned this, but if you're just catching up with this thread: Anyone who orders Writing With Skill (the print version, not the PDF) from Peace Hill Press before December 1 receives a 10% discount plus free shipping. Call 1.877.322.3445 or email info AT peacehillpress DOT com with your shipping & billing info & phone number. We'll request your payment information when the book is ready to ship.

TeachingMom, yes, TGS Year 1 has the student memorize the twelve disciples and the books of the new testament. Year 2 will have him/her review those and will add Psalm 23, the Lord's Prayer, and a few other verses. Justin Moore Editor, Olive Branch Books