From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Return-Path: Received: (qmail 29600 invoked by alias); 20 Apr 2002 20:08:57 -0000 Mailing-List: contact gcc-help@gcc.gnu.org; run by ezmlm Precedence: bulk List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: Sender: gcc-owner@gcc.gnu.org Received: (qmail 29579 invoked from network); 20 Apr 2002 20:08:54 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO fencepost.gnu.org) (199.232.76.164) by sources.redhat.com with SMTP; 20 Apr 2002 20:08:54 -0000 Received: from p89.block2.tc1.rnktel.net ([65.90.43.89] helo=oemcomputer) by fencepost.gnu.org with esmtp (Exim 3.34 #1 (Debian)) id 16z1AC-0005J9-00 for ; Sat, 20 Apr 2002 16:08:53 -0400 Message-ID: <4198-22002462020932850@oemcomputer> Reply-To: "Dr. Carter" From: "Dr. Carter" To: "gcc@gnu.org" Subject: Conduct Education in the 21st Century Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 13:39:00 -0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-SW-Source: 2002-04/txt/msg00999.txt.bz2 Dear Sir/Ma'am: I am writing this letter to you on the third anniversary of Columbine trage= dy. In recent years school violence has made many pieces of nation-shaking high= lighted headline news, which have astounded the Americans. It may happen at= any school, at any time, and by students of any age. Some experts believe = this is the most important national crisis the U.S. is facing.=20 "In the 21st century ... will happen not only continuously in the U.S. but = also in lots of other countries all over the world, if we do not act." "The most effective and proper way to solve the problem is appropriate cond= uct education." said Dr. John Newton, the author of a great book titled "Co= mplete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century".=20 "The significance of the problem" is much more important than "the number o= f people killed in schools".=20 In addition to shooting, other kinds of school violence, such as rape, sexu= al assault, aggravated assault, robbery, bullying, mugging, fighting, theft= , harassment, ..., and other youth problems, like suicide, suicide attempt,= suicide inclination, pessimism, relationship problems, emotion problems, d= rug abuse, discrimination, ..., cannot be ignored, either. Some measures may handle a few "symptoms" temporarily and partially but are= not solutions for education, particularly in view of our responsibilities = for the whole society. Now an effective, proper, comprehensive, deep-rooted and permanent solution= is needed! The book, "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century" by Dr. John Ne= wton, is regarded as "the very one that can effectively help solve the prob= lem of school violence in a right way" by some experts in education, includ= ing Dr. Steve White, who pointed out clearly: "If students, teachers and pa= rents can learn the conduct principles in this book well, then that 'unsolv= able' problem will be solved. It is not difficult at all to learn them, be= cause the book is a simple, easy, clear, convenient and self-contained hand= book, well designed to suit most people." The book was also praised as "a c= ompendium of concisely expressed, practical, informative, pertinent, workab= le advice" by Michael J. Carson, a professional book reviewer. "Good conduct induces a lot of benefits to each individual, such as for hea= lth, work, job, career, etc., particularly in the new century." "The comple= te useful conduct principles cover not only what we should do, but also wha= t we should not do -- especially those faults people make often and easily.= "=20 "The book will also be effective for violence prevention for the whole soci= ety." How to make the world peaceful and better -- the solution can be fou= nd in the book. Let's work together to make the world peaceful and better! As analyzed in the Preface of the book, "from now on learning good conduct = should be placed as No. 1 in education."=20 The book's merit and importance have been recognized and praised by many ed= ucation experts, elected public officials, and world leaders. U.S. New Jers= ey State Department of Education and California School Boards Association h= ave officially ordered the book as an active action to prevent school viole= nce, to improve education and to benefit students, teachers & parents.=20 Also, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), School I= mprovement Program, has ordered the book. (The mission of NASSP is "promoti= ng excellence in school leadership".) "We recognize the merit and importance of your book 'Complete Conduct Princ= iples for the 21st Century' in the fight against school violence. We hope t= hat you will continue to be a force in the fight," said U.S. Louisiana Stat= e Superintendent Cecil J. Picard just one day after Louisiana's school shoo= ting; "We wish you the best in this endeavor."=20 The author, John Newton, holds a Ph.D. from MIT, and does researches at Har= vard. His long-term research on "The personal conduct in the human society = of the 21st century" resulted in this book. It is published by Nicer Centur= y World Publishing, headquartered beside Harvard University and MIT, two le= ading institutes of new knowledge and literature. The publisher is a member= of GEM (Gateway to Educational Materials), a project of the U.S. Departmen= t of Education.=20=20=20 =20=20=20 The book's content is obvious from its title. This self-contained and user-= friendly handbook is timely, very important and unique -- significantly dif= ferent and better than competitive works. Hence, to prevent school violence and other violence, to improve education,= and to benefit students, teachers, parents & the whole society, I earnestl= y request you to inform the students, teachers, parents, libraries and othe= r relevant people you know of the availability of the book. A reasonable method you may consider choosing is to simply forward this le= tter to them. Although it will be helpful and appreciated, it is NOT necessary that you s= tate any endorsement or the like. Your efforts to prevent school violence and other violence, to improve educ= ation, and to benefit students, teachers, parents & the whole society will = be highly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Tom Carter, Ph.D. Publisher, Nicer Century World Publishing Massachusetts, USA ----------------------------------------------------------- APPENDIX: Reply to Cornerstone Christian Academy: Thank you for the comment. I as well as Dr. John Newton always sincerely re= spect the Bible and its value. "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Ce= ntury" has something new for the 21st century, while the two books have man= y similar spirits. It is better to make judgment after careful reading. I h= ope the book will be helpful to your respectable endeavor.=20 Sincerely,=20 Tom Carter, Ph.D.=20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= -------- Related Information:=20 The book, "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century" by Dr. John Ne= wton, has the U.S. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data. Avai= lable in two types of binding: hardcover (case bound, Smyth sewn; with dust= jacket) ISBN 0967370574; paperback (perfect bound) ISBN 0967370582. Both e= ditions are unabridged. Bound durably and functionally. Printed on 60 lb, n= atural, acid-free, excellent and healthful paper. 5.5inX8.5in. 192 pages. I= ncluding Principle Index and General Index. Self-contained. Available from many fine bookstores, on-line bookstores, book wholesalers, = etc.