New Releases by William J. Bennett

William Bennett''s classic collections have become directional guides for the morality of today''s family. This anthology of character building stories from history, the Bible, mythology, poetry, and modern fiction inspires families to contemplate and discuss the qualities of leadership.

An anthology of character building stories from history, the Bible, mythology and poetry to inspire families to contemplate and discuss leadership qualities.

The events of September 11, 2001, were an unforgettable tragedy, but they also revealed that the spirit of America is strong and undiminished. Not since the shocking attack on Pearl Harbor has the nation pulled together with such unity and purpose, resolving to endure whatever hardships may be necessary to win the war on terror. We were united in the defense of and belief in our country. It truly brought out the best in our national character. But a small group of influential public intellectuals, writers, members of the media, and academics were not part of this unified response. They still preached the same self-doubt about America and her traditions that have steadily undermined our national confidence and resolve in recent decades. Within days of the attacks this debilitating mindset was in evidence, as influential figures rushed to point the finger at America and decry what they were sure would be our murderous and indiscriminate reaction. While most Americans remain confident of the justice and appropriateness of our military response in Afghanistan, these vocal critics have caused some to wonder whether we brought the attacks on ourselves because of our foreign policy, our popular culture, or our support for Israel. As we enter the next phase of what will undoubtedly be a protracted and dangerous struggle--a war unlike any other in our history--it is more important than ever to respond to these doubts and objections and to preserve the patriotic ardor seen in the wake of September 11. In clear, compelling, straightforward language, William Bennett takes up and refutes the many myths and misconceptions about America’s character and role in world affairs that have become fashionable among our nation’s elites. The morning of September 12 dawned with a stunning moral clarity that has guided the actions of many Americans, both her leaders and her citizens. Bennett seeks to preserve that clarity in order to ensure that our national resolve does not falter in this difficult and necessary war.

Bestselling author William Bennett addresses the central social issue of our time—the deline of the family—in a book as intellectually provocative and politically controversial as his landmark The Death of Outrage. Our recent economic prosperity has masked the devastation of the American family, which is now under seige as never before. From the dramatic rise in illegitimacy, divorce, and single parenthood to the call for the recognition of gay marriages, the traditional nuclear family is being radically challenged and undermined, along with the moral and legal consensus that once supported it. Now in The Broken Hearth, William Bennett, America''s foremost conservative spokesperson on matters of family values, presents a strong, well-reasoned, and informed defense of the traditional family. Interweaving history, anthropology, law, social science, and the teachings of Western religions, he argues that marriage between a man and a woman and the creation of a permanent, loving, and nurturing environment for children is a great historical achievement, one that should not be lightly abandoned in favor of more "progressive" arrangements. Bennett displays his ability to combine fearless conviction, acute insight, and respect for his adversaries in thorough, balanced, and enlightening discussions of single parenthood, cohabitation, gay marriage, and other trends that are undercuttingthe ideal of the family as the essential foundation of society. Looking closely at the concerns and questions that divide America, Bennett provides a powerful affirmation of family life and the values and benefits it bestows on individuals and on society as a whole.

This collection reminds us that adveristy is a part of every life, and that one of ourmost powerful weapons against it is courage.

Be reminded of the friends you have and the friend you hope to be. This anthology of character-building stories from history, the Bible, mythology, poetry and modern fiction will inspire you to cherish the strength, security, and joy of faithful friendship.

From the Heart Through the Years describes a lover''s "Seasons of Love", from spring to winter over nearly 40 years. “Occasions” describes the caring involved in a variety of events, from birthdays and losses of loved ones to running with friends. “From Years Gone Bye” is a collection of early poems by the author, and the short story “Grrr-iger” is a humorous tale about Groundhog Day.

If you care about the education of a child, you need this book. Comprehensive and easy to use, it will inform, empower, and encourage you. Just as William J. Bennett''s The Book of Virtues has helped millions of Americans teach young people about character, The Educated Child delivers what you need to take control. With coauthors Chester E. Finn, Jr., and John T. E. Cribb, Jr., former Secretary of Education Bennett provides the indispensable guide. Championing a clear "back-to-basics" curriculum that will resonate with parents and teachers tired of fads and jargon, The Educated Child supplies an educational road map from earliest childhood to the threshold of high school. It gives parents hundreds of practical suggestions for helping each child succeed while showing what to look for in a good school and what to watch out for in a weak one. The Educated Child places you squarely at the center of your young one''s academic career and takes a no-nonsense view of your responsibilities. It empowers you as mothers and fathers, enabling you to reclaim what has been appropriated by "experts" and the education establishment. It out-lines questions you will want to ask, then explains the answers -- or non-answers -- you will be given. No longer will you feel powerless before the education "system." The tools and advice in this guide put the power where it belongs -- in the hands of those who know and love their children best. Using excerpts from E. D. Hirsch''s Core Knowledge Sequence, The Educated Child sets forth a state-of-the art curriculum from kindergarten through eighth grade that you can use to monitor what is and isn''t being taught in your school. It outlines how you can help teachers ensure that your child masters the most important skills and knowledge. It takes on today''s education controversies from phonics to school choice, from outcomes-based education to teaching values, from the education of gifted children to the needs of the disabled. Because much of a youngster''s education takes place outside the school, The Educated Child also distills the essential information you need to prepare children for kindergarten and explains to the parents of older students how to deal with such challenges as television, drugs, and sex. If you seek high standards and solid, time-tested content for the child you care so much about, if you want the unvarnished truth about what parents and schools must do, The Educated Child is the one book you need on your shelf.

More than two million readers have used The Book of Virtues, the nationwide #1 bestseller by William J. Bennett, to help their families learn the essential traits of good character. The Moral Compass, the inspiring and instructive companion volume to The Book of Virtues, offers many more examples of good and bad, right and wrong, in great works from literature and in exemplary stories from history. Organized by the stages along life''s journey, these stories and poems serve as reference points on a moral compass, guiding the reader through the ethical and spiritual challenges along the pathway of life: leaving home, entering into marriage, easing the burdens of others, nurturing one''s children, and fulfilling the obligations of citizenship and leadership. Drawn from familiar Western history and mythology as well as a wide selection of tales and folklore from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the stories in The Moral Compass are literary and evocative, designed to inspire as well as instruct. Complete with informative introductions and notes, The Moral Compass is an indispensable guide that will help family members meet the challenges of life at any age.

Contenido: Introduccion, Heroes, La oportunidad, Sobre los angeles, Una plegaria en Valley Forge, Solo un padre, La esfinge, Jackie Robinson, B!Seguid navegando!, David y Goliat, Nuestros heroes, El honrado Abraham, Como consiguieron los animales la luz del sol, Las estrellas preciosas, La madre Teresa, Los caballeros del escudo de plata, El minotauro, La maestra de Hellen Keller, El padre Flanagan, El heroe del precipicio de los indios, Esta vez le toca a Tashira, Cuando mama lee en voz alta.

A celebration of heroic deeds both real and fictional, in 12 excerpts chosen for young children from William Bennett''s newest family treasury.

Four entertaining, inspiring stories from Adventures from the Book of Virtues, the animated TV series adapted from William J. Bennett''s best-selling The Book Of Virtues.

Prepared by the former U.S. Secretary of Education and the Elementary Education Study Group. Covers: children, parents and the community of adults; our elementary schools: 3They teach us wonderful things2 (reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, foreign languages, health and physical education, computers, libraries): elementary school professionals; school policy (standards, resources, discipline, drugs, class size, kindergarten, the gifted child, textbooks, language-minority children); and in the schools. Extensive bibliography.

A point of departure for future national debate about the proper content of American education from kindergarten through 8th grade. An idea of a sound elementary school core curriculum. Outlines a structure and sequence for knowledge and skills in 7 subjects: English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, and Physical and Health Education. Includes school profiles of curricular excellence in 7 schools.

Prepared by the former U.S. Secretary of Education and the Elementary Education Study Group. Covers: children, parents and the community of adults; our elementary schools: "They teach us wonderful things" (reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, foreign languages, health and physical education, computers, libraries): elementary school professionals; school policy (standards, resources, discipline, drugs, class size, kindergarten, the gifted child, textbooks, language-minority children); and in the schools. Extensive bibliography.

Tập hợp truyện cổ tích và những câu chuyện mang màu sắc thần tiên của nhiều nước trên thế giới. Nó sẽ mở ra trước mắt các em một thế giới tốt đẹp với những điều kỳ diệu – nơi người tốt luôn được chở che, giúp đỡ còn kẻ độc ác, gian dối luôn bị trừng trị. Thế giới ấy được soi sáng bằng những đức tính tốt đẹp của con người. Tập sách đề cập đến các mối quan hệ trong cuộc sống con người như cha mẹ - con cái, vợ chồng, anh chị em, bạn bè… Những câu chuyện gần gũi với đời thực, cho các em động lực mạnh mẽ để sống và làm những điều tốt lành cho bản thân và những người xung quanh. Đó là câu chuyện về những tấm gương quên mình cứu giúp người khác; là câu chuyện về ý chí và nghị lực của những con người vươn lên từ nghịch cảnh để đạt được thành công… Thông qua bộ sách này, chúng tôi cũng mong muốn gửi đến các bậc phụ huynh một thông điệp, rằng: “Thế giới tuổi thơ luôn ẩn chứa rất nhiều điều kỳ diệu bắt nguồn từ những câu chuyện thần kỳ. Vì thế, hãy nắm lấy bàn tay bé bỏng của trẻ và trao vào đó ánh sáng của tình yêu thương và sự bao dung. Tương lai của chúng ta phụ thuộc vào ước mơ của các em nhỏ ngày nay”. Chúng tôi thật sự mong “Tuyển tập truyện hay dành cho thiếu nhi” sẽ trở thành bạn đồng hành của các em nhỏ cùng các bậc phụ huynh trong những buổi tối ấm niềm vui gia đình.

Tập hợp truyện cổ tích và những câu chuyện mang màu sắc thần tiên của nhiều nước trên thế giới. Nó sẽ mở ra trước mắt các em một thế giới tốt đẹp với những điều kỳ diệu – nơi người tốt luôn được chở che, giúp đỡ còn kẻ độc ác, gian dối luôn bị trừng trị. Thế giới ấy được soi sáng bằng những đức tính tốt đẹp của con người. Tập sách đề cập đến các mối quan hệ trong cuộc sống con người như cha mẹ - con cái, vợ chồng, anh chị em, bạn bè… Những câu chuyện gần gũi với đời thực, cho các em động lực mạnh mẽ để sống và làm những điều tốt lành cho bản thân và những người xung quanh. Đó là câu chuyện về những tấm gương quên mình cứu giúp người khác; là câu chuyện về ý chí và nghị lực của những con người vươn lên từ nghịch cảnh để đạt được thành công… Thông qua bộ sách này, chúng tôi cũng mong muốn gửi đến các bậc phụ huynh một thông điệp, rằng: “Thế giới tuổi thơ luôn ẩn chứa rất nhiều điều kỳ diệu bắt nguồn từ những câu chuyện thần kỳ. Vì thế, hãy nắm lấy bàn tay bé bỏng của trẻ và trao vào đó ánh sáng của tình yêu thương và sự bao dung. Tương lai của chúng ta phụ thuộc vào ước mơ của các em nhỏ ngày nay”.

Tuyển tập truyện hay dành cho thiếu nhi (Tập 3) tập hợp những câu chuyện lịch sử, chuyện kể trong kinh sách và chuyện về các danh nhân. Đây là những câu chuyện ca ngợi tình yêu thương con người, những tấm gương dũng cảm quên mình cứu giúp người khác; là câu chuyện về ý chí và nghị lực của những con người vươn lên từ nghịch cảnh để đạt được thành công. Cuốn sách này sẽ mang đến cho các em động lực mạnh mẽ để sống và làm những điều tốt lành cho bản thân cùng những người xung quanh.