Alexander

Absolutely, Positively Alexander
$22.95
Alexander? He'd be quite middle-aged by now, perhaps with children of his own.

It would have been great if we had seen some stories of middle-school Alexander, teenage Alexander, Alexander at college, Alexander starting his career, meeting Mrs. Alexander, dealing with his own kids. . .

Alexander the Great: Son of the Gods
$19.95
I gave this book 5 stars for it's concise approach, beautiful photographs, and chronological narrative that gives even a complete Greek historical novice a valuable insight into this incredible man.
I found the book very easy to read, absorbing, and never felt weighed down with pages and pages of ancient descriptive text.
If you want to find out about Alexander, this book is by no means an all encompassing reference but it does give you the chief salient points, as a companion to the movie, or a documentary you may have watched, and makes for fascinating reading.
As you try and imagine yourself in 340BC, just stop and think as you read, and the exploits and achievements made by Alexander and his army have probably never been equaled to this day.
Another thing I love about this book, is a lot of map referencing. It's easy to wax on about Sogdia and Sewa without knowing where there are on a map today, seeing the geography of today in comparison, only widens the sense of wonder, but does help put the history in even more perspective.
Highly recommended book. 5 Stars

Alexander Revisited - The Final Cut [HD DVD]
$28.99
This 'Final Cut' version is a totally new movie and wonderful. Don't imagine first one. In this version, you can understand more clearly about Alexander's life and feeling.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
$17.99
Alexander must be read for generations to come. He has been a constant companion throughout the years as I teach High School Special Education English classes. Sometimes when my students cannot express how they are feeling, they will know to say, "It is an Alexander day." I know then that they are having a rough time and we joke about Alexander and all bad days must come to an end. There is always a new day waiting around the corner. Highly recommended for teachers, parents, and anyone who wants a smile. The illustrations are priceless.