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Broken Hearth

Reversing the Moral Collapse of the American Family

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2002

86 kr

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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.From the Hardcover edition.

Why We Fight

Moral Clarity and the War on Terrorism

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2002

100 kr

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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.From the Hardcover edition.

Children's Book of Heroes

AvWilliam J. Bennett,William J. Bennettm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 1997

346 kr

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Presents a collection of poems, traditional tales, and both fictional and true stories about all kinds of heroes.

Death of Outrage

Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals

AvWilliam J. Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

207 kr

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Death of Outrage

Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 1998

139 kr

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Today we see little public outrage about Bill Clinton''s misconduct. With enormous skill, the president and his advisors have constructed a defensive wall built of bricks left over from Watergate: diversion, half-truth, equivocation, and sophistry. It is a wall that has remained unbreached. Until now. In The Death of Outrage: Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals, former cabinet secretary and bestselling author William J. Bennett dismantles the president''s defenses, brick by evasive brick, and analyzes the meaning of the Clinton scandals: why they matter, what the public reaction to them means, and the social and political damage they have already inflicted on America. For, despite Bill Clinton''s position in public opinion polls, the most persuasive public arguments made by the president''s supporters wither under the clear light of moral reason and common sense. The Death of Outrage exposes the fallacious and demeaning logic that argues our economic well-being is the only important measure of presidential performance; torpedoes the deep but wholly unexamined respect for European sophistication about "private matters"; and explains why the president''s troubles are not the result of a "vast, right-wing conspiracy," but are the result of his own doings. The Death of Outrage shows How the president''s actions, far from being irrelevant to the conduct of his affairs, have severely restricted his ability to govern. The unprecedented recklessness of the Clinton administration in everything from influence peddling to sexual misconduct to alarming tactics of intimidation. How the president and his defenders have exploited the natural tolerance of the American people -- and made a mockery of the rule of law. Why the Clinton scandals -- from the Travel Office, to Filegate, to the Rose Law Firm billing records, to the Lewinsky Affair -- are neither a creation of the tabloid press, nor independent of one another. Bill Bennett explains why presidential character matters; why allegations of sexual misconduct need to be taken seriously; why reasoned judgment is the mark of a healthy democracy; and why the ends don''t justify the means. Explosive and hard-hitting, powerful in its logic, carefully reasoned in its conclusions, The Death of Outrage is directed at a shameful chapter of American history. It is an urgent call for American citizens to repudiate the deep corruption of Bill Clinton, and the corrupting arguments made in his defense.

The Educated Child: A Parents Guide from Preschool Through Eighth Grade

AvWilliam J. Bennett,Chester E. Finn Jr

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

286 kr

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The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories

AvWilliam J. Bennett

Inbunden, Engelska

365 kr

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Our Country's Founders

AvWilliam J. Bennett,William J. Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

186 kr

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Encouraged by the thousands of young Americans who enjoyed The Book of Virtues for Young People, William J. Bennett returns with an inspiring collection drawn from the bestselling adult book, Our Sacred Honor.This adapted version highlights the speeches, letters, poems, and articles of the brave men and women who founded our great nation, including George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. Their advice on values such as patriotism, love, civility, education, industry, justice, and piety still rings true for young people today. Our Country's Founders also includes important documents such as the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, a time line, and biographical notes on our revolutionary forefathers. This essential volume provides all the background needed to appreciate these timeless lessons and advice from America's founders.

Tried by Fire

The Story of Christianity''s First Thousand Years

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2016

97 kr

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A major narrative history of Christianity''s first thousand years by acclaimed educator and #1 New York Times bestselling author William J. Bennett.

Full of larger-than-life characters, stunning acts of bravery, and heart-rending sacrifice, Tried by Fire narrates the rise and expansion of Christianity from an obscure regional sect to the established faith of the world’s greatest empire with influence extending from India to Ireland, Scandinavia to Ethiopia, and all points in between. William J. Bennett explores the riveting lives of saints and sinners, paupers and kings, merchants and monks who together—and against all odds—changed the world forever. To tell their story, Bennett follows them through the controversies and trials of their time. Challenged by official persecution, heresy, and schism, they held steadfast to the truth of Christ. Strengthened by poets, preachers, and theologians, they advanced in devotion and love. In this moving and accessible narrative, Tried by Fire speaks across centuries to offer insight into the people and events that shaped the faith that continues to shape our lives today.

América: La última esperanza (Volumen I)

Desde la edad de descubrimiento al mundo en guerra

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Spanska, 2014

398 kr

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Estados Unidos, ¿qué tanto conoce su historia?Todos necesitamos saber más acerca de esta tierra quequeremos. En esta historia apasionante de una nación, el pasado de nuestro paíscobra vida. Aquí tiene la historia de aquellos que escogimos para que nosguiaran y lo que hicieron con el asombroso poder que les dimos. De la valientey brillante mente del autor de gran éxito de ventas, William J. Bennett, llegaeste relato emocionante de las virtudes y vicios de nuestro gran país y losmuchos hombres y mujeres osados que lo convirtieron en la poderosa nación quees hoy. Una historia arrasante de iniciativa humana, lucha y victoria, Bennett captaexcepcionalmente lo singular de Estados Unidos.

América: La última esperanza (Volumen II)

Desde el mundo en guerra al triunfo de la libertad

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Spanska, 2014

407 kr

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El respetado erudito William Bennett vuelve a poner al corriente aEstados Unidos con su herencia en el segundo volumen de América: La última esperanza. Estainteresante narrativa corta las telarañas del tiempo, la memoria y elpreponderante cinismo para dar un nuevo ímpetu a Estados Unidos mediante unpatriotismo informado.El segundo volumen de Bennett continúa la historianorteamericana donde la dejó el volumen 1, en los albores de la Primera GuerraMundial. La historia conmovedora de Bennett lleva a los lectores a través dedías lúgubres, resaltando las tragedias, los triunfos, el sacrificio y lassecuelas que estremecen al mundo. Relata los disturbios de la Gran Depresión yla Segunda Guerra Mundial destacando el liderazgo y heroísmo de hombres comoFranklin Delano Roosevelt y Winston Churchill. Después de los grandes cambiospolíticos y culturales del movimiento por los derechos civiles y la guerra fría,Bennett trae la historia de Estados Unidos hasta el final del segundo gobiernode Reagan y la victoria final sobre el comunismo, cuando éste fue eclipsado porun movimiento por la libertad a nivel mundial dirigido por Estados Unidos.

Educated Child

A Parents Guide From Preschool Through Eighth Grade

AvWilliam J. Bennett,Jr. John T. E. Cribbm. fl.

E-bok

Engelska, 1999

240 kr

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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.

Broken Hearth

Reversing the Moral Collapse of the American Family

AvWilliam J. Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

149 kr

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Eucharist Its History, Doctrine, and Practice, With Meditations and Prayers

AvWilliam J Bennett

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

428 kr

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Eucharist Its History, Doctrine, and Practice, With Meditations and Prayers

AvWilliam J Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

324 kr

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Tried by Fire

The Story of Christianity's First Thousand Years

AvWilliam J. Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

188 kr

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA major narrative history of Christianity's first thousand years by acclaimed educator and #1 New York Times bestselling author William J. Bennett. Full of larger-than-life characters, stunning acts of bravery, and heart-rending sacrifice, Tried by Fire narrates the rise and expansion of Christianity from an obscure regional sect to the established faith of the world’s greatest empire with influence extending from India to Ireland, Scandinavia to Ethiopia, and all points in between. William J. Bennett explores the riveting lives of saints and sinners, paupers and kings, merchants and monks who together—and against all odds—changed the world forever. To tell their story, Bennett follows them through the controversies and trials of their time. Challenged by official persecution, heresy, and schism, they held steadfast to the truth of Christ. Strengthened by poets, preachers, and theologians, they advanced in devotion and love. In this moving and accessible narrative, Tried by Fire speaks across centuries to offer insight into the people and events that shaped the faith that continues to shape our lives today.

America-The Last Best Hope (One-Volume Edition)

Explore the Discovery of the New World, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, the Fall of Communism, the Rise of Radical Islam, and more.

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2019

226 kr

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A single-volume edition of William J. Bennett''s bestselling series, thoroughly revised and updated.

"The role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett''s wonderfully readable book is so important." --Walter Isaacson

A decade ago, William J. Bennett published a magisterial three-volume account of our nation''s history. Now, Bennett returns to that bestselling trilogy, revising and condensing his epic tale into one volume, a page-turning narrative of our exceptional nation. In Bennett''s signature gripping prose, Washington, Franklin, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Reagan, and others reemerge not as marble icons or dust-dry names in a textbook, but as full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged a nation that attracted and still attracts millions yearning to breathe free.

In this riveting volume, Bennett covers America’s greatest moments in breath-taking detail:

from the heroism of the Revolution to the dire hours of the Civil War,from the progressive reforms of the early 1900s to the civil rights reforms of the 1960s,from the high drama of the Space Race to the gut-wrenching tension of the Cold War,from the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of global Communism to the attacks of 9-11 and the war on terror.

William J. Bennett captures the players, personalities, and pivotal moments of American history with piercing insight and unrelenting optimism. In this gripping tale of a nation, the story of what Lincoln referred to as "the last best hope of earth" comes alive in all its drama and personality.

America–The Last Best Hope (One-Volume Edition)

AvWilliam J. Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

205 kr

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A single-volume edition of William J. Bennett's bestselling series, thoroughly revised and updated."The role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett's wonderfully readable book is so important." --Walter IsaacsonA decade ago, William J. Bennett published a magisterial three-volume account of our nation's history. Now, Bennett returns to that bestselling trilogy, revising and condensing his epic tale into one volume, a page-turning narrative of our exceptional nation. In Bennett's signature gripping prose, Washington, Franklin, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Reagan, and others reemerge not as marble icons or dust-dry names in a textbook, but as full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged a nation that attracted and still attracts millions yearning to breathe free.In this riveting volume, Bennett covers America’s greatest moments in breath-taking detail:from the heroism of the Revolution to the dire hours of the Civil War,from the progressive reforms of the early 1900s to the civil rights reforms of the 1960s,from the high drama of the Space Race to the gut-wrenching tension of the Cold War,from the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of global Communism to the attacks of 9-11 and the war on terror. William J. Bennett captures the players, personalities, and pivotal moments of American history with piercing insight and unrelenting optimism. In this gripping tale of a nation, the story of what Lincoln referred to as "the last best hope of earth" comes alive in all its drama and personality.

150 Great Americans

Important People in History that Forged a Nation

AvWilliam J. Bennett,John T.E. Cribb

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

244 kr

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Almost a decade ago, author and educator William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb published a 365-day almanac of our nation's history. Now, in this updated and expanded series compiled from The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett and Cribb's masterful grasp of our history offers 150 more great Americans.Our history is a heritage we Americans all share. It ties us together, like a common language or currency. Knowing that heritage helps us understand the central principles underlying American democracy and our responsibilities in passing them on to the next generation.At a time when so many seem to be losing sight of our identity as a nation, it's more important than ever to remember our heritage, not only so we can know who we are today, but to set us on the right path for the future.From the letters of Abigail Adams to the adventures of William Penn, 150 Great Americans sheds light on:Incredible storiesLarger-than-life personalitiesFun facts, discoveries, and new perspectivesIn these easy-to-digest entries, historical Americans reemerge not as marble icons or names in a textbook, but as full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation, connecting you to this great nation's heritage.

150 Great Americans

Important People in History that Forged a Nation

AvJohn T.E. Cribb,William J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2022

97 kr

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Almost a decade ago, author and educator William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb published a 365-day almanac of our nation''s history. Now, in this updated and expanded series compiled from The American Patriot''s Almanac, Bennett and Cribb''s masterful grasp of our history offers 150 more great Americans.

Our history is a heritage we Americans all share. It ties us together, like a common language or currency. Knowing that heritage helps us understand the central principles underlying American democracy and our responsibilities in passing them on to the next generation.

At a time when so many seem to be losing sight of our identity as a nation, it''s more important than ever to remember our heritage, not only so we can know who we are today, but to set us on the right path for the future.

From the letters of Abigail Adams to the adventures of William Penn, 150 Great Americans sheds light on:

Incredible storiesLarger-than-life personalitiesFun facts, discoveries, and new perspectives

In these easy-to-digest entries, historical Americans reemerge not as marble icons or names in a textbook, but as full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation, connecting you to this great nation''s heritage.

150 Great American Events

Important Moments in History that Forged a Nation

AvJohn T.E. Cribb,William J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2022

98 kr

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Almost a decade ago, author and educator William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb published a 365-day almanac of our nation''s history. Now, in this new two-volume series compiled from The American Patriot’s Almanac, Bennett and Cribb’s masterful grasp of our history offers 150 examples of fascinating details of great American events.

A two-volume series compiled from William J. Bennett''s bestselling book, revised and updated.

150 Great American Events includes:

American drama and interesting facts about American figuresObscure details about American historyPatriotic facts to broaden one’s sense of the pastBold personalities and internal conflicts

Discoveries, ideas, and more

In these easy-to-read entries, historical American events reemerge not as cold facts or boring details in a textbook, but as authentic events experienced by full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation. Great for history buffs, homeschoolers, teachers, and people who are interested in American history.

The Moral Compass: Stories for a Life's Journey

AvWilliam J. Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

310 kr

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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I)

From the Age of Discovery to a World at War

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2007

97 kr

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America, how well do you know your history?

Who quelled a coup d''etat by putting on a pair of reading glasses?Which U.S. senator was nearly caned to death on the Senate floor?Which first lady refused to serve alcohol in the White House?What famous inventor was called to find the assassin''s bullet in President Garfield''s back?Which successful candidate for president insisted on telling the truth about his sex scandal?Which beloved ex-president raced with death and poverty to write his best-selling memoirs and which famous humorist came to his rescue?Which president carefully read the trial notes of 303 condemned Sioux warriors and spared all but 38 from the hangman''s noose?Which "four-eyed" future president beat up a drunken bully in a saloon?

In his Farewell Address, Ronald Reagan said if we forget what we have done, we will forget who we are. This book, written by one of Reagan''s most loyal lieutenants, responds to Reagan''s heartfelt call for an informed patriotism.

We all need to know more about this land we love. In this gripping tale of a nation, our country''s past comes alive. Here is the story of those we chose to lead us and what they did with the awesome power we gave them. Join Bill Bennett for the great adventure. America''s teacher will lead you on a voyage of discovery.

What others are saying:

"William J. Bennett artfully and subtly makes connections between our past and current events, reminding us ... that we are intimately and immediately connected to the extraordinary Americans who have bestowed upon us our great heritage.... [T]he importance of America: The Last Best Hope probably exceeds anything Dr. Bennett has ever written, and it is more elegantly crafted and eminently readable than any comprehensive work of history I''ve read in a very long time. It''s silly to compare great works of history to great novels, but this book truly is a page-turner.... Prepare to have your faith in, hope for, and love of America renewed." -Brad Miner, American Compass

"The Role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett''s wonderfully readable book is so important. He puts our nation''s triumphs, along with its lapses, into the context of a narrative about the progress of freedom. Every now and then it''s useful to be reminded that we are a fortunate people, blessed with generations of leaders who repeatedly renewed the meaning of America." -Walter Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

"For too long Americans have been looking for a history of our country that tells the story of America''s triumphs as well as its tragedies. Now Bill Bennett has come forward with America: The Last Best Hope, which tells the story-fairly and fully-from 1492 to 1914. Americans who have been reading recent biographies of the Founding Fathers will love this book." -Michael Barone, US News & World Report

"Bill Bennett''s book will stand as perhaps the most important addition to American scholarship at this, the start of the new century. For the past fifty years American historians have either distorted American history or reduced it to a mess of boring indictments of our cultural and political heritage. With this book Bennett offers to Americans young and old an exciting and enjoyable history of what makes America the greatest nation on earth."-Brian Kennedy, president, The Claremont Institute

America: The Last Best Hope (Volume II)

From a World at War to the Triumph of Freedom

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2008

97 kr

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Respected scholar William Bennett reacquaints America with its heritage in the second volume of America: The Last Best Hope (Volume II). This engaging narrative slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism.

Bennett brings American history to life with stories such as:

when Time magazine named Hitler man of the yearEisenhower''s bold actions documenting the horrors of the HolocaustNixon''s comic opera uniforms for White House guardsReagan''s most famous example of just saying "No"

From upheavals of the Great Depression and WWII to the civil rights reforms of the 1960s, from the high drama of the Space Race to the gut-wrenching tension of the Cold War, Bennett slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism.

Praise for America: The Last Best Hope

"This is the American history that Abraham Lincoln has long awaited."-Harry V. Jaffa, Crisis of the House Divided

"Bennett has a gift for choosing the pithy, revealing anecdote and for providing fresh character sketches and critical analyses of the leading figures. This is an American history that adults will find refreshing and enlightening and that younger readers will find a darn good read."-Michael Barone, US News & World Report

"A worthy and necessary book for our time."-Michael J. Lewis, Commentary

"Bennett ... has a strong sense of narrative, a flair for anecdote and a lively style. And the American story really is a remarkable one, filled with its share of brilliant leaders and tragic mistakes. Bennett brings that story to life."-Alan Wolfe, The Washington Post

"The role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett''s wonderfully readable book is so important. He puts our nation''s triumphs, along with its lapses, into the context of a narrative about the progress of freedom. Every now and then it''s useful to be reminded that we are a fortunate people, blessed with generations of leaders who repeatedly renewed the meaning of America."-Walter Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

"The importance of America: The Last Best Hope probably exceeds anything Dr. Bennett has ever written, and it is more elegantly crafted and eminently readable than any comprehensive work of history I''ve read in a very long time. It''s silly to compare great works of history to great novels, but this book truly is a page-turner."-Brad Miner, American Compass

"This lively book acknowledges mistakes and shortcomings, yet patriotically asserts that the American experiment in democracy is still a success story."-School Library Journal

America-The Last Best Hope Volumes I and II

Explore the Discovery of the New World, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Cold War

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2007

108 kr

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William J. Bennett reacquaints America with its heritage in two volumes of America: The Last Best Hope.

While national test scores reveal that American students know startlingly little about their history, former U.S. Education Secretary William J. Bennett offers one of the most gripping and memorable versions of the American story in print. The two volumes of Bennett''s New York Times bestselling epic, America: The Last Best Hope, cover Columbus''s discovery of the New World in the fifteenth century to the fall of world communism in the twentieth. Now both volumes are available in a convenient and attractive slip case-complete with a bonus audio CD, "Remembering Ronald Reagan," featuring recollections and commentary by Jeane Kirkpatrick, Edwin Meese, and others.

Bill Bennett brings American history to life with stories such as:

the coup d''etat quelled by a pair of reading glassesthe U.S. senator nearly caned to death on the Senate floorthe presidential pardon for hundreds of Sioux warriorsone ex-president''s race to finish his memoirs and the famous humorist who helped himwhen Time magazine named Hitler man of the yearEisenhower''s bold actions documenting the horrors of the HolocaustNixon''s comic opera uniforms for White House guardsReagan''s most famous example of just saying "No"

From heroism of the Revolution to the dire hours of the Civil War, from the progressive reforms of the early 1900s to the civil rights reforms of the 1960s, from the high drama of the Space Race to the gut-wrenching tension of the Cold War, Bennett slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism.

Praise for America: The Last Best Hope

"This is the American history that Abraham Lincoln has long awaited." -Harry V. Jaffa, Crisis of the House Divided

"A worthy and necessary book for our time." -Michael J. Lewis, Commentary

"The role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett''s wonderfully readable book is so important. He puts our nation''s triumphs, along with its lapses, into the context of a narrative about the progress of freedom. Every now and then it''s useful to be reminded that we are a fortunate people, blessed with generations of leaders who repeatedly renewed the meaning of America." -Walter Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

"This lively book acknowledges mistakes and shortcomings, yet patriotically asserts that the American experiment in democracy is still a success story." -School Library Journal

Book of Virtues

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2010

190 kr

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From the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage, William J. Bennett''s bestselling The Book of Virtues is an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop moral character—and helps parents teach it to them.Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best places to find them are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history. William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in The Book of Virtues. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich mine of moral literacy, a reliable moral reference point that will help anchor our children and ourselves in our culture, our history, and our traditions—the sources of the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. Complete with instructive introductions and notes, The Book of Virtues is a book the whole family can read and enjoy—and learn from—together.

True Saint Nicholas

Why He Matters to Christmas

AvWilliam J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2009

28 kr

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Former secretary of education and New York Times bestselling author William Bennett blends his historical expertise with his gift for storytelling into a heartwarming book about the man who ultimately became known as Santa Claus.Beloved writer and speaker William Bennett brings the legendary Saint Nicholas to life in this fascinating and faith-affirming book that will change the way you think about Santa Claus and the meaning of Christmas. Bennett reflects on Saint Nicholas’s storied life, which has spanned seventeen centuries across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and reveals an inspiring tale of devotion to God and an example of eternal goodness. The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas focuses on three aspects of Saint Nicholas—historical facts from his life, his legacy in the centuries following his death, and the legendary status that transformed his likeness into the present-day jolly, toy-bearing Santa Claus. The book vividly captures the heart and life of someone who lived long ago—and yet whose life remains an inspiration for everyone to aspire to a higher order of generosity, giving, and devotion to others. An instant classic by one of America’s most respected thinkers, The True Saint Nicholas is a memorable keepsake to be shared with family and friends every year to evoke the true spirit of Christmas.

Our Sacred Honor

"The Stories, Letters, Songs, Poems, Speeches, and

AvWilliam J. Bennett

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

250 kr

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Millions of American families have turned to The Book of Virtues and The Moral Compass by William J. Bennett for moral guidance in troubled times. Our Sacred Honor offers inspiration and instruction as well—this time of a particularly American sort.We live in a time when the practice of representative government in the United States of America is under siege from both the left and the right. Scandals abound. We are first shocked, then wearied, to learn that our national leaders have feet of clay. We live in a time, in short, which demands that we return to our origins to discover the common principles that make us essentially American. Our Sacred Honor reveals those common principles. They are articulated by the flawed but deeply admirable men and women who first wrote what it is to be American. The pledge made by the Founders to one another that hot July day in 1776—the pledge of "our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor"—has been redeemed many times in the centuries since, but the nation they founded has never failed to profit from their example. It is time to profit from their advice. In Our Sacred Honor, William J. Bennett has collected the best that has been thought and said by and about the men and women who founded America. And what a group they are: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John and Abigail Adams, and so many more that otherwise first-rate intellects such as John Dickinson, Benjamin Rush, and George Mason are relegated to the status of footnotes in the popular imagination. Not since Periclean Athens has such a small nation been led by so many larger-than-life figures. The only characteristic they shared more widely than revolutionary ardor was their talent (and inclination) for advice. The stories, songs, letters, and speeches collected in Our Sacred Honor are an inspiring celebration of American exceptionalism, produced by a collection of exceptional Americans. It is the best book of advice in more than two hundred years.

Going to Pot: Why the Rush to Legalize Marijuana Is Harming America

AvWilliam J. Bennett,Robert A. White

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

178 kr

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America the Strong

Conservative Ideas to Spark the Next Generation

AvJohn T. E. Cribb,William J. Bennett

E-bok

Engelska, 2015

254 kr

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We live in a culture that often dismisses and ridicules conservative values. By the time liberal professors, the news media, and Hollywood get through with them, many young Americans are convinced “conservative” means extremist and intolerant. It’s a distortion that endangers America’s future. Bill Bennett and coauthor John Cribb explain what conservatism really means, using five fundamental principles summarized by the word FLINT: Free enterprise, Limited government, Individual liberty, National defense, and Traditional values. America the Strong shows the next generation how these principles have made the United States a great nation and why they are worth preserving. It answers more than one hundred questions, from “Do conservatives hate the government?” to “What’s wrong with having an open border?” to “Why can’t rich people pay all the taxes?”Discover a strong, clear conservative vision of America for the next generation.