The Five Thousand Year Leap - w/CD-Rom eBook and MP3 Audio - Foreword by Glenn Beck [Paperback]

W. Cleon Skousen (Author), Carlos Packard (Editor), James Michael Pratt (Editor), Glenn Kimber (Editor), Paul Skousen (Editor), Brent Skousen (Editor), Harold Skousen (Editor), Evan Frederickson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008

NEW 5000 Year Leap: 30 Year Anniversary Edition with Foreword by Glenn Beck - Paperback and CD-Rom with eBook and MP3 Audio. eBook also includes the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers, and Democracy in American by Alexis de Tocqueville.

NEW PAPERBACK IN 2009! THE FIVE THOUSAND YEAR LEAP 30 Year Anniversary Edition with Glenn Beck s Foreword! No other edition offers the revisions and updates of this remarkable book detailing how the Founding Fathers used 28 principles to create a 5000 year leap in freedom, prosperity, and progress; all based upon morality, faith, and ethics. THIS NEW EDITION INCLUDES: Two landmark addresses by author, Dr. W. Cleon Skousen never before offered in print, along with the full text of US Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

The Five Thousand Year Leap will take you by the hand as you discover the ideals of the Founding Fathers and their 28 principles for success. The values explored in detail by Dr. Skousen range from the Founder's prerequisite that the Constitution was designed for a moral people, to a government empowered by the people with checks and balances, along with an understanding of the critical nature of fiscal responsibility and family values. This book sums up the secrets to what James Madison called a miracle.

THIS SPECIAL BUNDLE includes the new paperback and a CD-Rom that includes the book in eBook and MP3 audio format.

THE EBOOK EDITION includes the book in electronic format for use on your computer and several mobile devices including Amazon Kindle, Windows Mobile, Smartphone, Blackberry, Pocket PC, Palm OS, Symbian OS and many more. It also includes the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, Democracy in America, and more. Easily navigate through the collection using hyperlinked table of contents, footnotes and more. Customize your eBook with personal notes, highlighters, and bookmarks

THE MP3 AUDIO EDITION includes the book in MP3 format for use on your computer, iPod, or MP3 player.

The 5,000 Year Leap comes Highly Recommended book by radio and television host Glenn Beck. 28 Principles establishing America in a leap from 5,000 years of come-and-go civilizations to the most advanced and powerful country that world history has ever known, are explored by Dr. Cleon Skousen.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I beg you to read this book filled with words of wisdom which I can only describe as divinely inspired. You will find answers to questions plaguing America, and more importantly you will find hope. I know I have! --Glenn Beck, Nationally Syndicated Radio and Television Host

The fight for the soul of our country is real! Every patriotic American, young and old, should read this book! --Chris Cannon, US House of Representatives, 1997-2009

This book will take you by the hand as you discover the ideals of the Founding Fathers and their 28 principles for success. The values explored in detail by Dr. Skousen range from the Founder s prerequisite that the Constitution was designed for a moral people, to a government empowered by the people with checks and balances, along with an understanding of the critical nature of fiscal responsibility and family values. This book sums up the secrets to what James Madison called a miracle. --James Michael Pratt, Bestselling Author, As a Man Thinketh…In His Heart

About the Author

W. Cleon Skousen was a world renowned teacher, lecturer and scholar for more than 60 years. Born in Raymond, Alberta, Canada on January 20, 1913, Dr. Skousen s growing up years were spent in Canada, Mexico, and California.

He attended college at the San Bernardino Junior College where he was elected Student Body President.

In 1934 he went to law school at George Washington University in Washington DC, where he earned his Juris Doctorate and was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia. At this same time he was employed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Dr. Skousen married Jewel Pitcher of San Bernardino, California, in August 1936. During their 69 years of marriage, they raised eight children and became the grandparents of 50 grandchildren and more than 90 great-grandchildren.

Dr. Skousen served the FBI for 16 years (1935-1951), and worked closely with J. Edgar Hoover including a hot-spot stint as the director of communications. As a prolific writer and speaker, he wrote his national best seller, The Naked Communist and later became the editor of the nation s leading police magazine, Law And Order. In 1960 he began a speaking tour around the country addressing the important political issues facing America at that time. During this period, he averaged 300 speeches a year.

In 1972 Dr. Skousen organized a non-profit educational foundation named The Freemen Institute. Later changed to The National Center for Constitutional Studies (NCCS), Dr. Skousen and his staff became the nation s leading organization in teaching students and legislators seminars on the Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution. His books The Making of America and The 5,000 Year Leap have been used nation-wide to educate students on the original intent of the Founding Fathers.

His many books and recordings addressed diverse subjects ranging from the raising of boys, to the principles of good government, to prophetic history. Dr. Skousen accumulated a wealth of knowledge and optimism information that he called the diamond dust of exciting history, natural law and eternal principles of hope. These principles he painstakingly distilled into the pages of over 40 books and pamphlets, to be shared in an exciting and inspirational manner. This is what made him so popular with audiences of millions around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: PowerThink Publishing; 30 Yr Anniversary w/Glenn Beck Foreword edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981559654
• ISBN-13: 978-0981559650
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

W. Cleon Skousen is best remembered as a popular author, speaker and teacher who lectured in every state and province in North America, and in more than 60 countries world-wide. He was a student of history and a scholar of law, specializing in the principles of Freedom, the U.S. Constitution, economics, and ancient history and scriptures.

He was invited to write a new constitution for Canada and the proposed United States of Latin America, and he published a model constitution that could be adopted by nations everywhere. He served in the FBI for 16 years, four years as Chief of Police in Salt Lake City, and ten years as a university professor. He was a prolific writer and produced three national best sellers, The Naked Communist, The Naked Capitalist, and The Five Thousand Year Leap. Eight of his books were used as college texts, and several were translated and published in other countries.

Dr. Skousen was born in Canada, and returned to the U.S. with his family at age ten. He spent two years in Mexico, two years in England, graduated from San Bernardino College in California, and received his juris doctor degree from George Washington University Law School. He was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and before the District Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

His seminars on the Constitution have been taught to several million across the U.S., and among his students were dozens of U.S. Senators and Representatives, two Supreme Court justices, and several candidates for President. He believed knowledge and understanding were key to maintaining a free country, and spent his entire adult life opening up complex issues for deeper understanding by students and audiences all around the world.

Mr. Skousen and his wife, Jewel Pitcher of San Bernardino, California, are the parents of eight children, 50 grandchildren, and more than 120 great-grandchildren.

Coming Soon Events
*Coming soon in 2012 "The Naked Socialist" by Paul B. Skousen. This long awaited book will complete "The Naked" trilogy which will now include The Naked Communist, The Naked Capitalist, and The Naked Socialist.

*Also stay tuned for more of W. Cleon Skousen's book coming to Kindle. If you have any questions please contact [e-mail].

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52 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it, love it, pass it on., February 28, 2009

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Christopher (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Five Thousand Year Leap - w/CD-Rom eBook and MP3 Audio - Foreword by Glenn Beck (Paperback)

I have heard about The 5000 Year Leap for several years. At first I did not give much thought to reading it. I mostly like fiction books, specifically classics and fantasy. Reading about America's founding never crossed my mind. However, as I delved deeper into the world of politics and current events, I felt a growing desire to learn more about the Constitution. The 5000 Year Leap now grabbed my attention.

I am legally blind and reading is a slow process for me. I searched on Amazon for this book over a period of six months to a year hoping to find an audio c.d. of The 5000 Year Leap. All that I saw was available was the paperback version. Then one day I found the paperback version with a c.d. attached to it. I am not sure if I missed this on my previous searches or if the c.d. was a new feature. Either way, there it was. The price was a bit high, but I felt the knowledge I might gain in this book was worth it. Without hesitation I purchased a copy. It was one of the best Amazon purchases to date.

The 5000 Year Leap is simply special. I learned more about America's founding in this 300+ page book than in 20 years of education. This is a sad testament to our supposed educational system. Students read, memorize and repeat, without much critical thought or creativity in the process. As students we learn much about the atrocities against indians and the inhuman slavery era. Schools are quick to point out America's evils, but slow to illustrate any of the positives, like the genius and miracle behind its creation. The 5000 Year Leap does the latter part eloquently and wonderfully. It is an unapologetic pro-America dive into what our country was meant to be and what should be today. The author W. Cleon Skousen put much research and effort into this book. Within it, he reveals through direct quotes of our Founders how America and the Constitution was viewed. The majority of the book contains 28 principles that the Founders had in common and which was put into The Constitution. What affected me most about The 5000 Year Leap, however, is its portrayal of how prophetic the authors of The Constitution were. These men of great vision gave warnings for future generations of America. None of these warnings do we heed or hear today. In this way, The 5000 Year Leap has angered and saddened me. It forces the reader to think "holy hell what have we done to our country?"

W. Cleon Skousen's The 5000 Year Leap is in my opinion one of the most important literary works about America. I feel so strongly about the latter statement that I have purchsed and will purchase more copies of this book to give to friends and family in hopes they will read it.

If you have not read this book, buy a copy. If you do not have the money, go to the library or borrow one from somebody you know. To anyone who has read The 5000 Year Leap, pass it on. The most dangerous entity to America is not terrorism or global warming, it is an ignorant, uninformed and passive American. The 5000 Year Leap could be a powerful weapon of enlightenment to those Americans who lack knowledge or understanding of our Constitution.

Pass it on.

Christopher

***C.D. Review****
After writing the above review I thought I should make a few points on the c.d. The 5000 Year Leap comes with a c.d. that contains an audio book and an e-book. The c.d. is easily installed on the computer via a setup file. After that you have access to the book. I have used both the audio version and the e-book. The audio version is split into thirty or so different mpeg files, each file acting like a chapter. The audio in these files is crisp and clear, except for one that skipped near the end. I believe Skousen himself reads the book aloud in these files. Its not fancy; there are no background music or effects, just a book being read to you. However Skousen is very articulate and clear in his reading. I am not sure since I have not tried it, but I assume the audio is also playable on a c.d. player. The e-book is formatted like any regular book, beginning with the book cover, title page and Table of Contents. The T.O.C is clickable with links leading to each chapter and section. Also available in this e-book are opportunities to purchase other e-books by Skousen. These audio and e-book features are fantastic for people who are visually impaired. For the rest of you, it is a nice bonus and alternative to reading the paperback copy.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Read" for all concered Americans, October 5, 2009

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Reid E. Smith III (Niceville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This book very succinctly captures the core principles for human beings successfully governing themselves. In spite of having what I thought was a fairly decent education on the founding of our country, I was surprised by many of the things revealed by this book. This is a quick read and like some other great books I have read, it read it leaves me wanting more. To that end it inspires you to read even more and do more research.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5000 year leap, January 12, 2009

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Cindy A. Barnett (colorado) - See all my reviews
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very imformative as to the founding fathers and the constitution
Something every American should read / listen to.