Dear Sir/Ma'am:

I am writing this letter to you before the third anniversary of Columbine tragedy.

In recent years school violence has made many pieces of nation-shaking highlighted 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. 

"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 conduct education." said Dr. John Newton, the author of a great book titled "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century". 

"The significance of the problem" is much more important than "the number of people killed in schools". 

In addition to shooting, other kinds of school violence, such as rape, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, bullying, mugging, fighting, theft, harassment, ..., and other youth problems, like suicide, suicide attempt, suicide inclination, pessimism, relationship problems, emotion problems, drug 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 Newton, is regarded as "the very one that can effectively help solve the problem of school violence in a right way" by some experts in education, including Dr. Steve White, who pointed out clearly: "If students, teachers and parents can learn the conduct principles in this book well, then that 'unsolvable' problem will be solved.  It is not difficult at all to learn them, because the book is a simple, easy, clear, convenient and self-contained handbook, well designed to suit most people." The book was also praised as "a compendium of concisely expressed, practical, informative, pertinent, workable advice" by Michael J. Carson, a professional book reviewer.

"Good conduct induces a lot of benefits to each individual, such as for health, work, job, career, etc., particularly in the new century." "The complete useful conduct principles cover not only what we should do, but also what we should not do -- especially those faults people make often and easily." 

"The book will also be effective for violence prevention for the whole society."  How to make the world peaceful and better -- the solution can be found 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." 

The book's merit and importance have been recognized and praised by many education experts, elected public officials, and world leaders. U.S. New Jersey State Department of Education and California School Boards Association have officially ordered the book as an active action to prevent school violence, to improve education and to benefit students, teachers & parents. 

Also, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), School Improvement Program, has ordered the book. (The mission of NASSP is "promoting excellence in school leadership".)

"We recognize the merit and importance of your book 'Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century' in the fight against school violence. We hope that you will continue to be a force in the fight," said U.S. Louisiana State Superintendent Cecil J. Picard just one day after Louisiana's school shooting; "We wish you the best in this endeavor." 

The author, John Newton, holds a Ph.D. from MIT, and does researches at Harvard. 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 Century World Publishing, headquartered beside Harvard University and MIT, two leading institutes of new knowledge and literature. The publisher is a member of GEM (Gateway to Educational Materials), a project of the U.S. Department of Education.   
   
The book's content is obvious from its title. This self-contained and user-friendly handbook is timely, very important and unique -- significantly different 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 earnestly request you to inform the students, teachers, parents, libraries and other relevant people you know of the availability of the book.

A reasonable method you may consider choosing is to simply  forward this letter to them.

Although it will be helpful and appreciated, it is NOT necessary that you state any endorsement or the like.

Your efforts to prevent school violence and other violence, to improve education, 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

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APPENDIX:

Reply to Cornerstone Christian Academy:

Thank you for the comment. I as well as Dr. John Newton always sincerely respect the Bible and its value. "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century" has something new for the 21st century, while the two books have many similar spirits. It is better to make judgment after careful reading. I hope the book will be helpful to your respectable endeavor. 

Sincerely, 
Tom Carter, Ph.D. 

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Related Information: 

The book, "Complete Conduct Principles for the 21st Century" by Dr. John Newton, has the U.S. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data. Available in two types of binding: hardcover (case bound, Smyth sewn; with dust jacket) ISBN 0967370574; paperback (perfect bound) ISBN 0967370582. Both editions are unabridged. Bound durably and functionally. Printed on 60 lb, natural, acid-free, excellent and healthful paper. 5.5inX8.5in. 192 pages. Including Principle Index and General Index. Self-contained.

Available from many fine bookstores, on-line bookstores, book wholesalers, etc.

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