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 int...

We live in times when many Americans feel uncertain about the future. We worry about jobs, the economy, and whether the country is on the right path. Strength for Your Future is a reminder that, despite the confusion of our times, there are solid, unshakable principles on which this country—and our futures—can rest. We need to remind ourselves of these principles so we can use them as a compass for our nation and our own lives. Bestselling authors of The Book of Virtues, ...

"This bold and readable book makes a powerful, if controversial, case against appeasing terrorists and those who support them." —Alan DershowitzTen years ago, when radical Islamist terrorists used three U.S. airplanes to kill nearly three thousand of our countrymen, America was angry. It was a focused and justified anger—one that generated clear objectives and a willingness to meet them. But that resolve has deteriorated so much that many of our nation's top politic...

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,

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover 365 reasons to love America as you read the storied history of the United States.The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history is no different. Best-selling author and educator Dr. William J. Bennett is a master of the story that is the United States...

A state of the union address as the twentieth century turned into the twenty-first—from the New York Times–bestselling author of America, the Last Best Hope.In A Century Turns, William J. Bennett explores America's recent and momentous history—the contentious election of 1988, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of global Communism, the presidency of William Jefferson Clinton, the technological and commercial boom of the 1990s, th...

The United States of America was founded and established by ordinary citizens just like you and me. In their struggle for independence, these heroic men and women willingly shed their blood, sweat, and tears—often sacrificing their own lives and fortunes in order to hand down the precious legacy of freedom we all enjoy today. Now is the time for a new generation of American patriots to rise up and join in the fight. Now is the time for every American to return to the virtues, values, and i...

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 cen...

Be inspired by fascinating accounts of historical events that will make you proud to be an American.In 150 Great American Events, history vividly comes to life in brief overviews of some of the most important happenings from our nation’s past.For many of us, history can seem far removed from our day-to-day lives—it’s stuff we learned in school that has little impact on our modern world. However, this couldn’t be further from the tr...

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 ...

William J. Bennett, former director of the National Drug Control policy under President George H.W. Bush and bestselling author of The Book of Virtues, and co-author Robert White provide strong societal and scientific arguments against the legalization of marijuana.Marijuana, once considered worthy of condemnation, has in recent years become a "medicine," legalized fully in four states, with others expected to follow. But the dangers are clear. According to...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover what it means to be a man.In The Book of Man, join New York Times bestselling author William J. Bennett as you explore a coherent and appealing vision of true manhood.Why are there so many boys and men who are irresponsible, unmotivated, unchivalrous, selfish, and lazy? Why do so many boys and men spend so much time in pointless and so...