How the U.S. was able to lead the world

From a handful of colonies to the world's superpower, the United States has moved forward in ways that have shocked the world at times, creating an economy that has provided vast amounts of wealth, introducing inventions as innovative as jet propulsion and doubling the life expectancy through advances in medicine and nutrition.

Now author W. Cleon Skousen has explained how this happened and what made it work in "The 5000 Year Leap: The Miracle That Changed the World," the top seller this week at WND's Superstore.

Skousen explains that shortly after the Constitution was enacted, a free enterprise system – an economy with little government influence that flourishes with competition of businesses – was established. He says it is because of this system that America became the most advanced and powerful country that world history has known.

Skousen covers in detail how the U.S. Constitution was designed, and he describes the principles that inspired the nation's founders, drawing from the studies of Cicero, Locke, Montesquieu and Adam Smith.

He also contrasts the affluence of a young U.S. with what the nation is now, analyzes problems through history that have come from failing to follow the Constitution, such as national debt, and he features in an understandable format the stereotypes and labels that have been applied to the "Left" and "Right."

The nation, literally, made a 5,000-year leap in progress, he argues.

Skousen describes how the Founding Fathers dealt with the problems of their day, and how philosophies and ideals collided to form the United States of America. The skills and prosperity of the Jamestown settlers in 1607 greatly contrast those of society after the enactment of the United States Constitution.

In second place this week is "Shocked by the Bible: The Most Astonishing Facts You've Never Been Told" by Joe Kovacs.

The book, already in its seventh printing in less than two years, uncovers what you never thought was in the Scriptures and might even correct what you thought was there.

"When people actually crack open the pages of their own Bible and see the words on its pages, the ultimate destiny for believers is far more glorious than what most people have been told for centuries," says Kovacs, a Bible-believing Christian who recently held a Bible seminar in Tulsa, Okla.

Many Christians already understand that part of their reward is eternal life, and yes, Scripture indeed confirms that numerous times. But the Bible goes far beyond just saying believers will be alive forever, according to the author.

"There's a spectacular reason why Jesus calls His followers 'the children of God.'" says Kovacs. "It's almost mind-boggling."

The amazing details are spelled out in "Shocked," a timeless must-read for those looking for the absolute truth of the Bible. Not only does the book clearly explain the incredible destiny for mankind, it is a giant news report that informs people on what is actually in the Bible and what is not.

Among the surprises in the Word of God:

How many doves were aboard Noah's Ark? The answer is not two.
On which day does the Bible say Jesus died? The Good Book doesn't mention Friday, and it's impossible to have happened then, since Jesus said the only sign of his divinity was that he would spend "three days and three nights" in the grave, which simply cannot be crammed into a Friday-night-to-Sunday-morning time frame.
Jesus said no one has gone to heaven except Himself
Noah's Ark is not said to have rested on "Mount Ararat"
"Christmas" is not mentioned in the Bible
Jesus made appearances on Earth in the Old Testament
Jesus did not come to make everyone understand His message
Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were not Jews
And much more, including the worst case of hemorrhoids in history!

"Shocked by the Bible" is an educational juggernaut that relies solely on the Holy Bible to reveal hundreds of scriptural facts that many people of all persuasions simply don't know. The book instantly skyrocketed to the No. 1 position in three Bible-related categories on Amazon.com, and demand from Christians worldwide has led to its translation into Russian and Korean.

"I'm among the biggest fans of the Bible of all time," says Kovacs. "My goal is to educate people about the solid truth of Scripture and to stop the spread of erroneous information. I want people to crack open their Bibles and see with their own eyes what's actually printed on the pages, and what's not. It's shocking!"

In third place is "The Brotherhood of Darkness" and "Hope of the Wicked" in a special bundle.

The books, starting with "Brotherhood of Darkness," answer the questions: "Are secret societies controlling the world's destiny?" and "Why are powerful groups like the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Bilderbergers and others seldom ever mentioned?"

The book tells a story, "incredible but true."

"It is a story of secret societies, how they have directed the course of civilization, and how they influence our lives today," a review of the book confirms. "The average person has been conditioned to reject any thought of such organizations. Very few of us have heard of the esoteric societies and arcane organizations that are discussed in this book. Their existence has been cleverly concealed from public scrutiny, but American surgeon and author, Dr. Stanley Monteith, reveals the amazing facts he discovered in his almost 40 years of international travel, research and tenure in South Africa. "

In "Hope of the Wicked," author Ted Flynn "will open your eyes to the greatest deception in modern history. It explores the convergence on a global basis of multinational corporations, foundations and the political and sociological instruments of a one-world government to bring about a New World Order.

It explains:

Is there a conspiracy to rule the world?
What is the plan to bring America into a one-world order?
What is the United Nations' utopian dream
What about world taxes and a world court
How will you be affected

Here are the top sellers in WND's online Superstore for Sept. 12-18:

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