The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival welcomes back Bruce Feiler, contemporary family issues columnist for the New York Times, and the award-winning, best-selling author of “Walking the Bible, Abraham: The Father of Three Faiths,” and “The Council of Dads,”  at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur.

In his latest book, “The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, And Much More,” Feiler shares over 200 new ideas to make your family’s life more functional and more fun. Insightful, funny and full of fresh practices, Feiler explores novel techniques, used successfully by leading figures in business, sports, technology, and the military, with their own families. Learn about: The Warren Buffett Guide to Setting an Allowance; The Green Beret Guide to the Perfect Family Vacation; The Harvard Handbook for Fighting Smart: and more! This book reminds readers why families are important; how they can be fun; and how to make yours happier.

Feiler’s presentation and book signing are open to the public and will take place at the Jew Community Center’s Performing Arts Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. Copies of Feiler’s books, provided by Left Bank Books, will be available for sale at the event. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling 314-442-3299, or visiting the Festival website at stljewishbookfestival.org  Festival 2012 Series PLUS Tickets will be honored. The event is sponsored by Ann S. Lux and the Festival is presented by Maryville University’s School of Adult & Online Education.