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C. Hollis Crossman, who was raised by wolves, wrote a staggering amount for the website during his first stint at Exodus Books, writing most of the curriculum overviews and category intro essays, along with reviewing 700+ unique titles. Below you'll find links to his book reviews; this link will take you to an incomplete list of the category descriptions.

As our used book buyer and product reviewer for eight years, Caleb did much to shape the character of the store. He left Exodus in December 2014 for contract work on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, where he researched and wrote about open source software. He also pursued graduate studies in theology.

In March 2017, an array of unforeseen circumstances brought C. Hollis back to Exodus Books as we prepared for an intended move, then shifted towards a close later that year; although we reopened, he had moved on. Again in August 2021, he came back for a short stint, before moving his family out of our crazy state. He remains dearly missed in our day-to-day work; however, we keep in contact and plan to continue having him write reviews and essays for us on an occasional basis.

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	Art and Craft of Poetry by Michael J. Bugeja from Writer's Digest for 11th-Adult in Poetry Curriculum & Resources (Location: LIR-POET) $11.00 (2 in stock)
	Art for God's Sake by Philip Graham Ryken from P&R Publishing for 10th-Adult in Creating Culture (Location: XCU-CRE) $6.99 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Art of War by Sun Tzu Later Printing from Dover Publications for 10th-Adult in Ancient Literature (Location: LIT1-ANC) $5.95 $3.00 (1 in stock)
	As Unto the Lord A Tool for Wives Who Want to Glorify God by Pam Forster from Doorposts in Biblical Womanhood (Location: XFA-WOM) $12.00 (3 in stock)
	Assumptions That Affect Our Lives How Worldviews Determine Values that Influence Behavior and Shape Culture by Christian Overman 4^th edition from Worldview Academy for 9th-12th grade in Worldview Resources (Location: XWV-RES) $17.00 $9.50 (2 in stock)
	Best Things in Life A Contemporary Socrates Looks at Power, Pleasure, Truth and the Good Life by Peter Kreeft from InterVarsity Press for 9th-Adult in Philosophy (Location: XWV-PHI) $18.00 $8.50 (2 in stock)
	Biblical Home Education Building Your Homeschool on the Foundation of God's Word by Ruth Beechick from Broadman & Holman for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $6.00 (1 in stock)
	Big What Now Book of Learning Styles A Fresh and Demystifying Approach by Carol Barnier from Emerald Books for Adult in Brain Development & Learning Styles (Location: HSR-BRAIN) $17.50 $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Christianity and the Constitution The Faith of Our Founding Fathers by John Eidsmoe from Baker Academics for Adult in Christianity and the State (Location: XWV-STA) $25.00 $15.00 (1 in stock)
	Church History in Plain Language (old) by Bruce L. Shelley 3^rd edition from Thomas Nelson Publishers Church History Reference for 9th-Adult in Church History Overviews (Location: XCH-OVE) $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Closing of the American Heart by Ronald H. Nash from Probe Books for Adult in Clearance: Home School Resources (Location: ZCLE-HSR) $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Economics for Everybody - DVD only Applying Biblical Principles to Work, Wealth, & the World by R. C. Sproul, Jr. 2^nd edition from Compass Classroom for 9th-Adult in Economics Curriculum (Location: ECON-CUR) $20.00 (1 in stock)
	Economics: Principles & Policy From a Christian Perspective by Tom Rose 2^nd edition from American Enterprise Publications for 9th-Adult in Economics Curriculum (Location: ECON-CUR) $19.00 (2 in stock)
	Endangered Minds Why Children Don't Think—And What We Can Do About It by Jane M. Healy 1^st edition from Simon and Schuster for Adult in Brain Development & Learning Styles (Location: HSR-BRAIN) $16.00 $8.00 (2 in stock)
	Failure to Connect How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds—and What We Can Do About It by Jane M. Healy 1^st edition from Simon and Schuster for Adult in Brain Development & Learning Styles (Location: HSR-BRAIN) $17.00 $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Future of Home Schooling A New Direction for Christian Home Education by Michael Farris from Regnery Publishing, Inc. for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Hiroshima by John Hersey from Vintage Classics Historical Non-Fiction for 9th-Adult in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20) $7.95 $4.50 (1 in stock)
	History of the Renaissance World From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople by Susan Wise Bauer 1^st edition from W. W. Norton and Co. for 9th-Adult in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $35.00 $24.00 (1 in stock)
	Home Schooling: The Right Choice! by Christopher Klicka Revised and Updated from Broadman & Holman in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $14.99 $10.00 (3 in stock)
	Homeschool Answer Book by Ruth Beechick from Arrow Press for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $12.00 $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Homeschool Journey Windows into the Heart of a Learning Family by Michael & Susan Card from Harvest House in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $3.00 (6 in stock)
	Homeschooling for Excellence How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education—and Why You Absolutely Must by David & Micki Colfax from Warner Books for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Honest Money Biblical Principles of Money and Banking by Gary North from Christian Liberty Press for 11th-Adult in Christianity and the State (Location: XWV-STA) $4.50 (1 in stock)
	How to Read a Poem by Burton Raffel from Meridian Book for 11th-Adult in Poetry Curriculum & Resources (Location: LIR-POET) $17.00 $9.00 (1 in stock)
	Invitation to the Classics A Guide to Books You've Always Wanted to Read by Louise Cowan & Os Guinness from Baker Books for 11th-Adult in Recommended Book Lists (Location: LIR-REC) $15.00 (1 in stock)
	Just Around the Corner Volume 1 Encouragement and Challenge for Homeschooling Dads and Moms by Steven & Teri Maxwell from Communication Concepts for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $8.50 (2 in stock)
	Language Wars and Other Writings for Homeschoolers by Ruth Beechick from Arrow Press for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $12.00 $8.00 (3 in stock)
	Let My Children Go by E. Ray Moore, Jr. from Ambassador Emerald International for Adult in Clearance: Home School Resources (Location: ZCLE-HSR) $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen 2^nd edition from Touchstone for 10th-Adult in History for Adults (Location: ADU-HIS) $9.00 (1 in stock)
	NEA Trojan Horse in American Education by Samuel Blumenfeld from Paradigm Publishing for Adult in Clearance: Home School Resources (Location: ZCLE-HSR) $2.00 (3 in stock)
	One Thousand Gifts A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp from Zondervan in Suffering & Hope (Location: XCL-SUF) $18.99 $8.00 (2 in stock)
	Original Intent by David Barton 3rd from WallBuilder Press for 11th-Adult in Law & Political Theory (Location: GOV-LAW) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Original Intent by David Barton 3rd from WallBuilder Press for 11th-Adult in Law & Political Theory (Location: GOV-LAW) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce from Dover Publications for 11th-Adult in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Praying through the 100 Gateway Cities of the 10/40 Window 2^nd edition from YWAM Publishing for 4th-Adult in Prayer (Location: XCL-PRAY) $9.99 $4.50 (1 in stock)
	Reading Between the Lines A Christian Guide to Literature by Gene Veith from Crossway Books for 10th-Adult in Literary Analysis & Reference (Location: LIR-LAR) $14.39 $5.60 (2 in stock)
	Reaping the Harvest The Bounty of Abundant-Life Homeschooling by Diana Waring from Diana Waring Presents History Curriculum for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $10.00 $6.50 (1 in stock)
	Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell from Mariner Books for 10th-Adult in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20) $16.99 $9.00 (1 in stock)
	Sacred Foundation The Importance of Strength in the Home School Marriage by Michael Farris & L. Reed Elam from Loyal Publishing for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $6.00 (1 in stock)
	Seasons of a Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson from Whole Heart Ministries for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	So You're Thinking About Homeschooling Fifteen Families Show How You Can Do It! by Lisa Whelchel from Focus on the Family for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $4.50 (1 in stock)
	Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein from ACE Publishing Science Fiction for 9th-Adult in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20) $18.00 $9.50 (2 in stock)
	Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen 2^nd edition from Intercollegiate Studies Institute for Adult in Parenting (Location: XFA-PAR) $18.00 $10.00 (1 in stock)
	Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe from Anchor Books for 10th-Adult in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20) $15.00 $7.00 (1 in stock)
	Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe from Fawcett Books for 10th-Adult in Vintage Fiction & Literature (Location: VIN-FIC) $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Things We Wish We'd Known by Bill & Diana Waring from Emerald Books History Curriculum for Adult in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $8.00 $4.00 (6 in stock)
	To Destroy You Is No Loss The Odyssey of a Cambodian Family by Joan D. Criddle Updated from East/West Bridge for 10th-Adult in Biographies (Location: BIO) $14.00 (1 in stock)
	To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee from Warner Books Realistic Fiction for 9th-Adult in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20) $5.00 (1 in stock)
	Twelve Trademarks of Great Literature Essays, Stories, and Poems by J. F. Baldwin from Worldview Academy for 9th-12th grade in Literary Analysis & Reference (Location: LIR-LAR) $11.00 $7.50 (2 in stock)
	Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens by Debra Bell from Apologia Educational Ministries for Adult in High School & College Prep (Location: HSR-HSC) $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Understanding Comics The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud from HarperCollins for 10th-Adult in Advanced Drawing Instruction (Location: ELE-ARTDRAD) $24.99 $15.00 (1 in stock)
	Where Is God When It Hurts? by Philip Yancey from Zondervan Christian Living for Adult in Suffering & Hope (Location: XCL-SUF) $5.00 (1 in stock)

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