William J Bennett

A collection of hundreds of stories that will help children understand and develop character and help adults teach it to them. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, theses stories are a rich mine of moral literacy. This revised anniversary edition includes new stories of those who have shaped recent history, such as Mother Teresa, Colin Powell, and Rick Rescorla.

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....

Well-known works including fables, folklore, fiction, drama, and more, by such authors as Aesop, Dickens, Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Baldwin, are presented to teach virtues, including compassion, courage, honesty, friendship, and faith.