Lanning Stern's Books

Mephisto: Speak Of The Devil

By: Stan Lee,John Byrne,Tom Defalco,Al Milgrom,Roger Stern,Ann Nocenti,John Romita Jr.,Jim Starlin,Priest,Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

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Mephisto: Speak Of The Devil

By: Stan Lee,John Byrne,Tom Defalco,Al Milgrom,Roger Stern,Ann Nocenti,John Romita Jr.,Jim Starlin,Priest,Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

Collects Thor (1966) #180-181, Fantastic Four (1961) #276, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #274, Mephisto Vs. … (1987) #1-4, Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom – Triumph and Torment (1989), Daredevil (1964) #266, Silver Surfer (1987) #45, Black Panther (1998) #4-5, New Mutants (2009) #37; material from Silver Surfer (1968) #3, Fantastic Four (1961) #277. The most diabolical entity in the Marvel Universe put its greatest heroes through hell! Join Mephisto - lord of the underworld - as he claims the Silver Surfer’s soul, trades tricks with Loki and Thor, wagers with the Beyonder over Spider-Man and bedevils Daredevil! But what is Mephisto’s plan when he targets the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the X-Men and the Avengers? Plus: A cosmic clash with Thanos! A tale of torment uniting Doctors Strange and Doom! An unforgettable encounter with Black Panther! And-a date?!

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302520261

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9781302520267

Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom

By: H. Lynn Erickson,Lois A. Lanning,Rachel French

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Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom

By: H. Lynn Erickson,Lois A. Lanning,Rachel French

Think Beyond the Facts! Knowing the facts is not enough. If we want students to develop intellectually, creatively problem-solve, and grapple with complexity, the key is in conceptual understanding. A Concept-Based curriculum recaptures students’ innate curiosity about the world and provides the thrilling feeling of engaging one’s mind. This updated edition introduces the newest thought leadership in Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction. Educators will learn how to Meet the demands of rigorous academic standards Use the Structure of Knowledge and Process when designing disciplinary units Engage students in inquiry through inductive teaching Identify conceptual lenses and craft quality generalizations Explore deeper levels of learning and become a Master Concept-Based Teacher. "This book is smart, wise, and energizing. It honors the disciplines we teach by reminding us of their inherent meaning. It honors teachers with the belief that they grow as human beings through understanding the power of what they teach. It honors students by expecting them to become thinkers capable of reasoned stewardship of the world they live in and will inherit." Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor University of Virginia, Curry School of Education "As factual and procedural knowledge are a click away, education needs to foster contextualization and higher order thinking through a focus on transferable conceptual understandings. This essential book translates the needed sophistication of concept-based learning into actionable classroom practices." Charles Fadel, Author of "Four-Dimensional Education" and "21st Century Skills" Founder, Center for Curriculum Redesign Visiting Scholar, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Corwin Press

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1506355404

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9781506355405

Intellectual Property Strategies for the 21st Century Corporation

A Shift in Strategic and Financial Management

By: Lanning G. Bryer,Scott J. Lebson,Matthew D. Asbell

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Intellectual Property Strategies for the 21st Century Corporation

A Shift in Strategic and Financial Management

By: Lanning G. Bryer,Scott J. Lebson,Matthew D. Asbell

A practical approach to the modern management of intellectual property The world has changed significantly in the past decade, resulting in new behavior and practice related to the ownership and management of intellectual property. This book helps executives, attorneys, accountants, managers, owners, and others understand the legal, technological, economic, and cultural changes that have affected IP ownership and management. It provides case studies, practical examples and advice from seasoned and enduring professionals who have adopted new and streamlined methods and practices whether as in-house or outside counsel, or service providers. Provides a practical yet global approach to corporate IP management Serves as a resource for in-house and outside counsel, executives, managers, accountants, consultants and others at mid-size and large corporations Helps professionals navigate the numerous new challenges that have changed the ways in which intellectual property is obtained and managed Details the latest trends in valuation, exploitation, and protection of intellectual property Extensive coverage of the legal, financial, accounting and general business aspects of intellectual property The combined expertise of lawyers, accountants, economists and other business professionals Timely and relevant in view of the global economic recession amidst rampant technological development, this book offers new solutions, practices, policies and strategies as a result of changes in economies and markets, laws, globalization, environment, and public perception.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118095987

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9781118095980

Inside Force Recon

Recon Marines in Vietnam

By: Michael Lee Lanning,Ray W. Stubbe

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Inside Force Recon

Recon Marines in Vietnam

By: Michael Lee Lanning,Ray W. Stubbe

Behind-enemy-lines stories of elite Marines in Vietnam Force Recon companies were the eyes and ears of the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Classified as special operations capable, Force Recon Marines ventured into the enemy’s backyard to conduct reconnaissance and launched deliberate strikes against the enemy. Lanning and Stubbe blend analysis and you-are-there stories of Force Recon in action to create the definitive account of Recon Marines.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0811765695

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9780811765695

Dragon Frontier: Burning Moon (book 2)

By: Andy Lanning,Dan Abnett

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Dragon Frontier: Burning Moon (book 2)

By: Andy Lanning,Dan Abnett

Dragon Frontier: Burning Moon is the second book in the rip-roaring new Dragon Frontier series - a wild west fantasy adventure series for 9+ readers. Perfect for fans of How To Train Your Dragon and Christopher Paolini's Eragon. The Wild West: where great possibility also brings grave danger. During the Great Black Dragon's attack on the wagon train, Jake Polson's family went missing. Since then he's been having terrifying dreams, and he's sure this means they're still alive. To uncover the truth, Jake needs help. With his own faithful dragon, Match, by his side, Jake must make the dangerous journey far into the Land of the Red Moon. Jake is determined nothing will stop him, but there are darker forces at play than he could ever imagine. Out on the frontier, an evil force is waiting . . . 'A rousing, well-executed piece of fiery pulp adventure ****' SFX 'A cracking fantasy-tinged Wild West yarn . . . hot stuff' Financial Times About the author: Dan Abnett is a multiple New York Times best-selling novelist. He is the fan-favourite author of over thirty Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 novels, and has sold nearly three million copies in over a dozen languages. He has also written novels for franchises such as Torchwood, Primeval and Doctor Who. When he's not being a novelist, he writes screenplays and video games, and he has written some of the most famous superhero comics in the world, including Iron Man, Thor and The Guardians of the Galaxy at Marvel, and Superman, Batman, The Legion of Superheroes, and Wonder Woman at DC Comics. Dragon Frontier is his first series for younger readers. Also available: Dragon Frontier

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Penguin UK

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0141342994

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9780141342993

Inside the LRRPs

Rangers in Vietnam

By: Col. Michael Lee Lanning

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Inside the LRRPs

Rangers in Vietnam

By: Col. Michael Lee Lanning

Vietnam was a different kind of war, calling for a different kind of soldier. The LRRPs--Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols--were that new breed of fighting man. They operated in six-man teams deep within enemy territory, and were the eyes and ears of the units they served. This is their story--of perseverence under extreme hardship and uncommon bravery--and how they carried out the war's most hazardous missions.

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Presidio Press

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0307801462

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9780307801463

Civil War 100

The Stories Behind the Most Influential Battles, People and Events in the War Between the States

By: Michael Lanning

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Civil War 100

The Stories Behind the Most Influential Battles, People and Events in the War Between the States

By: Michael Lanning

The Civil War 100 uses a truly novel approach to analyze the respective importance of the events, leaders and battles of America's most important war.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1402219318

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9781402219313

Jews of Scranton

By: Arnine Cumsky Weiss,Darlene Miller-Lanning

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Jews of Scranton

By: Arnine Cumsky Weiss,Darlene Miller-Lanning

For one hundred fifty years, the Jewish residents of Scranton have contributed to the vitality of the city. In the nineteenth century, Jews immigrated to Scranton from Germany and eastern Europe, and Russian resettlement families arrived during the twentieth century. As merchants and manufacturers, they sold diamonds and groceries and produced dental supplies and ginger ale. They achieved recognition as doctors, lawyers, publishers, financiers, soldiers, and sailors. Dignitaries and scholars, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Elie Wiesel, have been their guests, and they have hosted personalities and pop stars, such as Miss America and the Mouseketeers. Most consistently, the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed congregations of Scranton have established synagogues and community centers, maintaining a commitment to their faith and families that extends to the present day.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738537152

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9780738537153

The Battle 100

The Stories Behind History's Most Influential Battles

By: Michael Lee Lanning

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The Battle 100

The Stories Behind History's Most Influential Battles

By: Michael Lee Lanning

A single day in the heat of armed conflict can shape the future of the world. Throughout history, individual battles have inspired the birth of nations, the devastation of cultures and the triumph of revolutions. Yet while some battles rise up as the cornerstones of history, others fade in our cultural memory, forgotten as minor skirmishes. Why is this so? What makes a battle "important"? Celebrated veteran and military expert Michael Lee Lanning offers a provocative response with The Battle 100: The Stories Behind History's Most Influential Battles. Lanning ranks history's 100 greatest battles according to their influence, both immediate and long-term. Thought-provoking and controversial, Lanning's rankings take us to the heart of the battles and reveal their true greatness.

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140223189X

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Town Creek Indian Mound

A Native American Legacy

By: Joffre Lanning Coe

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Town Creek Indian Mound

A Native American Legacy

By: Joffre Lanning Coe

The temple mound and mortuary at Town Creek, in Montgomery County, is one of the few surviving earthen mounds built by prehistoric Native Americans in North Carolina. It has been recognized as an important archaeological site for almost sixty years and, as a state historic site, has become a popular destination for the public. This book is Joffre Coe's illustrated chronicle of the archaeological research conducted at Town Creek, a project with which Coe has been intimately involved for more than fifty years, since its inception as a WPA program in 1937. Written for visitors as well as for scholars, Town Creek Indian Mound provides an overview of the site and the archaeological techniques pioneered there, surveys the history of the excavations, and features more than 200 photographs and maps. The book carefully reconstructs the archaeological record, including plant and animal remains, pottery sherds, stone tools, and clay ornaments. In a concluding interpretive section, Coe reflects on what Town Creek and its artifacts tell us about this prehistoric Native American society. Originally published in 1995. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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1469610493

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9781469610498

Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients

American Heroes

By: Michael Lee Lanning

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Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients

American Heroes

By: Michael Lee Lanning

La Valentia, el valor, la bravura. Since the creation of the Medal of Honor by the United States Congress in 1861, sixty Americans of Hispanic heritage have been awarded the nation’s highest decoration for bravery and self-sacrifice in combat. In this important new work, Michael Lee Lanning documents what one reader describes as “some of the most extraordinary battlefield exploits ever performed in an American military uniform.” Based on meticulous research, Lanning has assembled authoritative accounts of these heroic individuals and their deeds of valor, from the American Civil War through the current campaign in the Middle East. This clear and vigorous narrative—derived from enlistment records and other public documents, newspaper accounts, archival sources, and interviews with the families of the honorees—presents brief biographies that include details of the recipients’ lives before and—in the case of those who survived—after their active-duty service. Lanning also includes the text of the citation from each recipients’ Medal of Honor ceremonies and gripping accounts of the battlefield heroics that earned them the ultimate military honor from a grateful nation. Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients: American Heroes provides the most thorough documentation to date of these courageous Americans and their service to our nation. The work offers a fitting commemoration of their remarkable actions under the direst circumstances, often performed under conditions of discrimination and prejudice, providing inspiration and encouragement for years to come.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1648430333

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9781648430336

Ninjak: The Complete Classic Omnibus HC

By: Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning,Mark Moretti

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Ninjak: The Complete Classic Omnibus HC

By: Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning,Mark Moretti

From his deadly debut in the pages of BLOODSHOT all the way to his final mission, it?s the complete classic adventures of Valiant?s sophisticated superspy ? collected together for the very first time! Acclaimed writers Mark Moretti (ETERNAL WARRIOR), Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy) are joined by legendary artists Joe Quesada (Daredevil) and Bryan Hitch (The Authority), along with an all-star cast of Valiant?s finest for an oversized, omnibus hardcover of the best-selling super-spy series of the 1990s. Colin King ? sophisticated British playboy by day, elite super-spy by night! Codenamed Ninjak, King is gifted with a brilliant mind and lethal training in the world?s most dangerous fighting techniques. Both will be put to the ultimate test as he is drawn into a globe-spanning mission to bring down a cavalcade of covert agents and criminal cartels, including his greatest nemesis ? the Webnet terror network and its villainous mastermind, Dr. Silk! From the British Isles to the land of the Rising Sun, Ninjak is about to leave an indelible imprint on the Valiant Universe ? or die trying. Collecting?NINJAK (1994) #1?26,?#0, and?#00,?NINJAK YEARBOOK 1994 #1,?BLOODSHOT (1993) #6?7, and?SECRET WEAPONS (1993) #5, along with 20+ pages of rarely seen art and extras!

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1682152324

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9781682152324

African Americans in the Revolutionary War

By: Michael L. Lanning

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African Americans in the Revolutionary War

By: Michael L. Lanning

In this fascinating and enlightening work, military historian Michael Lee Lanning reveals the little-known, critical, and heroic role African Americans played in the American Revolution, serving in integrated units—-a situation that wouldn’t exist again until the Korean War, more than 150 years later."--Back cover.

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Citadel

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0806541164

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9780806541167

Reference and Instructional Services for Information Literacy Skills in School Libraries

By: Scott Lanning

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Reference and Instructional Services for Information Literacy Skills in School Libraries

By: Scott Lanning

Students need to be able to distinguish good information from bad. This book gives you the tools to transmit those essential skills to your students. Being an effective school librarian requires acting as an active instructional partner, an advocate for information literacy and information resources, and a reference librarian. Now in its third edition, this concise book provides you with a solid foundation in providing reference services to students as well as teachers. It details all aspects of providing essential reference services in the context of the AASL Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the evolving role of today's school librarian. Author Scott Lanning emphasizes service and instruction while addressing topics such as inquiry, critical thinking, building core reference skills, electronic and Web resources, leadership skills, and virtual reference services. The book begins with chapters that discuss information and the information-seeking process. The following sections cover the provision of reference services, methods for teaching information literacy, the use of electronic resources in general, and the creation of library resources that support reference and instruction. The text concludes with an assessment of the value of reference and instruction services to the school and beyond.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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Intellectual Property Operations and Implementation in the 21st Century Corporation

By: Lanning G. Bryer,Scott J. Lebson,Matthew D. Asbell

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Intellectual Property Operations and Implementation in the 21st Century Corporation

By: Lanning G. Bryer,Scott J. Lebson,Matthew D. Asbell

A practical approach to corporate IP operations and implementation Intellectual Property Operations and Implementation helps executives, attorneys, accountants, managers, and owners, understand the legal, technological, economic, and cultural changes that have affected corporate IP ownership and management. Page by page, it provides practical examples and advice from seasoned and enduring professionals who have adopted new and streamlined methods and practices whether as in-house or outside counsel, or service providers. Timely and relevant in view of the substantially global economic recession amidst rampant technological development and the resulting changes in law, practice, and culture Examines the decision making processes, activities, and changes of significant corporate intellectual property owners in today's new economy Important and timely, this book provides a global approach to corporate IP management.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118143922

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9781118143926

Punisher Epic Collection

Capital Punishment

By: Chuck Dixon,Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

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Punisher Epic Collection

Capital Punishment

By: Chuck Dixon,Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

Collects Punisher (1987) #63-75, Punisher: G-Force, Punisher: Die Hard in the Big Easy, Punisher/Black Widow: Spinning Doomsday's Web. The Punisher hits Europe! When Frank Castle heads to London in pursuit of the assassin Snakebite, he fi nds a whole continent of trouble - and also his biggest fan: the British vigilante Outlaw! Their fragile Anglo-American alliance must survive a deadly chase from country to country that will draw in mercenaries from Batroc to the Tarantula! But can the Punisher put a stop to a plot that goes all the way up to the Kingpin himself? And if he returns to America in one piece, Frank will be targeted by the anti-vigilantism task force known as V.I.G.I.L.! Plus: the Punisher in space! The death-dealing Baron Cemetery! And a tense team-up with the Avengers' own Black Widow!

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302501658

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9781302501655

Avengers/Iron Man

Force Works

By: Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

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Avengers/Iron Man

Force Works

By: Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

Before they reinvented the Guardians of the Galaxy, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning transformed the Avengers West Coast into Force Works! And, fueled by the Scarlet Witch's uncanny hex powers, this new team is going proactive! But who's in charge: Wanda or Iron Man? As tragedy strikes, one Avenger won't live to work with this forceful new group for long. With the squad in need of a new powerhouse, will the enigmatic Century fit the bill? COLLECTING: FORCE WORKS 1-11, 12, 13-15, ASHCAN EDITION; CENTURY: DISTANT SONS 1; MATERIAL FROM IRON MAN/FORCE WORKS COLLECTORS' PREVIEW.

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302486152

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9781302486150

Patton in Mexico

Lieutenant George S. Patton, the Hunt for Pancho Villa, and the Making of a General

By: Michael Lee Lanning

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Patton in Mexico

Lieutenant George S. Patton, the Hunt for Pancho Villa, and the Making of a General

By: Michael Lee Lanning

Had Lieutenant George S. Patton not served on the southern border during the Mexican Expedition of 1916, there might never have been a General George S. Patton who took the world by storm as a bold and daring commander during World War II. Relying on Patton’s detailed personal journals of his eight months in Mexico, Michael Lee Lanning describes the young officer’s exploits during the hunt for Pancho Villa. As an aide to General John Pershing, Patton learned leadership and logistics from the man who would soon command American forces in World War I. Begging for a field command, he received it—and led the first motorized attack in U.S. military history and may or may not have killed two of Villa’s lieutenants. The press ate it up, and Patton learned not only how much he loved attention, but how to promote himself. In Mexico are the roots of Patton the World War II general, and Lanning tells the story deftly, focusing on Patton the man as well Patton the commander, and always casting an eye forward to Patton’s future career. This is how Patton became Patton.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0811770737

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9780811770736

A President in Our Midst

Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia

By: Kaye Lanning Minchew

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A President in Our Midst

Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia

By: Kaye Lanning Minchew

Franklin Delano Roosevelt visited Georgia forty-one times between 1924 and 1945. This rich gathering of photographs and remembrances documents the vital role of Georgia’s people and places in FDR’s rise from his position as a despairing politician daunted by disease to his role as a revered leader who guided the country through its worst depression and a world war. A native New Yorker, FDR called Georgia his “other state.” Seeking relief from the devastating effects of polio, he was first drawn there by the reputed healing powers of the waters at Warm Springs. FDR immediately took to Georgia, and the attraction was mutual. Nearly two hundred photos show him working and convalescing at the Little White House, addressing crowds, sparring with reporters, visiting fellow polio patients, and touring the countryside. Quotes by Georgians from a variety of backgrounds hint at the countless lives he touched during his time in the state. In Georgia, away from the limelight, FDR became skilled at projecting strength while masking polio’s symptoms. Georgia was also his social laboratory, where he floated new ideas to the press and populace and tested economic recovery projects that were later rolled out nationally. Most important, FDR learned to love and respect common Americans—beginning with the farmers, teachers, maids, railroad workers, and others he met in Georgia.

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University of Georgia Press

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0820352993

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9780820352992

Dragon Frontier

By: Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

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Dragon Frontier

By: Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

Dragon Frontier is a Wild West fantasy adventure series for 9+ readers, ideal for fans of How To Train Your Dragon and Christopher Paolini's Eragon. Cowboys, Indians and dragons come together in this rip-roaring adventure where frontier land is even wilder than history suggests . . . The Wild West: where great possibility also brings grave danger Jake Polson and his family are starting a new life on the American Frontier. Twelve-year-old Jake is proud to drive the lead wagon; he's in charge of the oxen and minding his Ma and little sister. But tragedy strikes and Jake must venture deep into the West in search of a legendary creature to save his family. What he discovers in that vast landscape is wilder than he ever imagined. Out on the frontier, an evil force is waiting . . . 'A rousing, well-executed piece of fiery pulp adventure ****' SFX 'A cracking fantasy-tinged Wild West yarn . . . hot stuff' Financial Times About the author: Dan Abnett is a multiple New York Times best-selling novelist. He is the fan-favourite author of over thirty Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 novels, and has sold nearly three million copies in over a dozen languages. He has also written novels for franchises such as Torchwood, Primeval and Doctor Who. When he's not being a novelist, he writes screenplays and video games, and he has written some of the most famous superhero comics in the world, including Iron Man, Thor and The Guardians of the Galaxy at Marvel, and Superman, Batman, The Legion of Superheroes, and Wonder Woman at DC Comics. Dragon Frontier is his first book for younger readers

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Penguin UK

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0141342978

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9780141342979

Becoming Eisenhower

How Ike Rose from Obscurity to Supreme Allied Commander

By: Michael Lee Lanning

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Becoming Eisenhower

How Ike Rose from Obscurity to Supreme Allied Commander

By: Michael Lee Lanning

When Dwight Eisenhower graduated from West Point in 1915, few would have predicted he was destined for greatness. A middling student, he was denied his first choice of posting, missed overseas service in World War I, spent a dozen years as a major, and never commanded a unit larger than a battalion. Yet the young officer made the most of the opportunities he was given, made a lasting impression on superiors including George Marshall, and eventually gained a reputation as an excellent staff officer with a knack for administration, loyalty, and “getting along.” Eisenhower was promoted to colonel in March 1941 and, sixteen months later, was a lieutenant general in command of the European Theater of Operations. His rise through the ranks was first painfully slow, then meteoric. It is one of the great, and most important, stories in military history, and Michael Lee Lanning tells it vividly, with an eye for the dramatic turning points in Eisenhower’s rise. The West Point class of 1915 was “the class the stars fell on.” Fifty-nine graduates became generals during World War II, but none of that was clear at the time, especially not for the young Dwight Eisenhower, who graduated 61st in a class of 164. He failed to make the baseball team, but made the football team, only to see an injury end his playing career, and was known as a card player and prankster. Denied his request for service in the Philippines, Eisenhower was sent to Texas, where he spent a good bit of his time coaching football. Later denied his request to fight in France, he spent World War I training a tank unit near Gettysburg. During the 1920s into the early 1930s—lean years for the army during which promotions came slowly and many officers quit the service—Eisenhower started to catch the eye of superiors and earned positions under the U.S. Army’s leading lights, including Fox Conner, John Pershing, and Douglas MacArthur, whom he served under during pivotal years in the 1930s, from the Bonus March to the Philippines. By the late 1930s, as war broke out in Europe, Eisenhower’s star was on the rise. After serving in a series of staff positions—regimental executive officer, then corps and army chief of staff—Eisenhower joined the General Staff in Washington, DC, where he helped develop war plans and eventually became deputy chief of staff under George Marshall. When the time came to appoint a commander to execute the plans, Eisenhower recommended another officer, but Marshall knew Eisenhower was the man for the job. Becoming Eisenhower is the story of a young man who first pursued the army for its free education but ultimately found his calling as an officer, the story of an officer who was initially overlooked but was motivated by this frustration to make himself the army’s indispensable man, the story of how General Eisenhower carried these experiences not only into Supreme Command but also the presidency. This book will be essential reading for World War II buffs, people interested in American presidents, and readers looking for the leadership lessons of history.

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0811773884

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Technique In Fiction, Second Edition

Revised and Updated for a New Generation

By: Robie Macauley,George Lanning

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Technique In Fiction, Second Edition

Revised and Updated for a New Generation

By: Robie Macauley,George Lanning

Here is one of the most intelligent and useful guides to the craft of fiction ever published. Acknowledged by teachers, students, and writers as the indispensable book in the field, Technique in Fiction has been in print for over two decades. For this fully updated second edition, Robie Macauley and George Lanning have rewritten their discussions of the major technical questions and practices of fiction: setting, plot, characterization, point-of-view, style, pace and tone, and theme. These and other crucial points are illustrated with examples from Tolstoy, Forster, and James through contemporary masters such as Carver, Updike and Beattie. The result is a discerning guide to the essentials of writing fiction; in the author's words, "It is a how-it-was-done book -- and also a how-it-wasn't-done book." Book jacket.

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The Military 100

A Ranking Of The Most Influential Military Leaders Of All Time

By: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning

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The Military 100

A Ranking Of The Most Influential Military Leaders Of All Time

By: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning

For more than two hundred years African Americans have fought for their own personal freedom as well as that of their fellow Americans. Blacks contributed to the success of the revolution that gained the country, but not its slaves, their independence. Blacks played a significant role in preserving the union in the Civil War and securing their own freedom. From the expanse of the American West to the heights of San Juan Hill, from the trenches of France to the heartlands of Germany and Japan, from the icy mountain ridges of Korea to the thick jungles of Vietnam and the sands of the Persian Gulf, African Americans have performed loyally and bravely." —From The African-American Soldier In this moving and revealing account, Michael Lee Lanning brings to life the battles in which African Americans fought so courageously to become full citizens by risking their lives for their country. This updated edition includes analyses of African-American soldiers' involvement in recent U.S. conflicts, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Michael Lee Lanning serves as public affairs officer for General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. He has spent more than twenty years on active duty in the United States Army. He has written nine books of military history, including The Military 100 and Senseless Secrets. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Consistency, Scalability, and Personality Measurement

By: Kevin Lanning

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Consistency, Scalability, and Personality Measurement

By: Kevin Lanning

In the last 25 years, there is no issue in personality psychology which has been as hotly debated as that of consistency. This book introduces scalability as a reasonable and theoretically satisfying conceptualization of consistency. Three empirical studies of scalability are described; their focus is on the role of scalability as a moderator in prediction. This book makes significant inroads in the field of personality measurement, and, by reviewing previous approaches to personality assessment, it provides a sound theoretical basis for the description and mapping of personalities.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461230721

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Defenders Of Liberty

By: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning

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Defenders Of Liberty

By: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning

THEY WERE CONQUERERS. LIBERATORS. HEROES. MADMEN.ALL CHANGED THE WORLD FOREVER ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE This compelling study by Lt. Col. Michael Lee Lanning (U.S. Army, Ret.) lists the hundred most influential military leaders not by their victories, their combat prowess, or even their legacies, but by the lasting impact that their lives had upon the world, the lives they affected, and the historical significance of their actions in war. Warriors from every corner of the globe and every era are profiled, both glorious and notorious, modern and ancient, good and evil, including: George Washington Attila the Hun Adolf Hitler Napoleon Hannibal Alexander the Great H. Norman Schwarzkopf Ghengis Khan George S. Patton Sun Tzu Oliver CromwellILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOS AND PORTRAITS Lt. Col. Michael Lee Lanning (U.S. Army, Ret.) served as public affairs officer for General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. He has spent more than twenty years on active duty in the U.S. Army. He is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, in which he served as an infantry platoon leader and a company commander. The author of twelve books, Lanning lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

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0806536616

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The Veterans Cemeteries of Texas

By: Michael Lee Lanning

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The Veterans Cemeteries of Texas

By: Michael Lee Lanning

Texas, home to more than 1.7 million living veterans (the second largest number of any state), is also home to six nationally run and four state-run veterans cemeteries. Each year, more than 12,000 veterans are laid to rest in these hallowed grounds. The Veterans Cemeteries of Texas recounts the stories of these ten official final resting places for Texas veterans, creating—for the first time—a complete guide to these solemn bivouacs of the dead. Author Michael Lee Lanning, a US Army veteran, has not only reconstructed the history of these cemeteries as a tribute to the fallen but has also compiled a useful resource for the living. Lanning details the exact locations, eligibility requirements, and contact information throughout the state for those veterans and their families who might choose to make use of these important public services. Richly illustrated, the book also provides moving descriptions of military burial traditions, such as “Taps” and the 21-gun salute, as well as information about the various types of military headstones (including sixty authorized religious symbols). In the author’s words, “A walk through these burial grounds is a journey across the history of Texas and of the United States.” Lanning’s use of more than 100 captivating photographs, along with his compelling text, allows readers to take that walk through veterans cemeteries in Texas. For lovers of Texas history and military history, The Veterans Cemeteries of Texas is a gripping tribute to past, present, and future Texas veterans and the solemn places where they rest in their last formation and final parade.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1623496497

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Scooter Sagas

Coping with Ataxia

By: Tammy Lanning Schuman

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Scooter Sagas

Coping with Ataxia

By: Tammy Lanning Schuman

Author Tammy Schuman led an active, charmed life. She was healthy and worked as a registered nurse in a good career; she was able to run and travel, and she had a great family and friends. Her entire life changed, however, in 1996 when she was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia, a progressive neurological movement disorder. Everything she had built her life on shifted. She still had great family and friends, but the rest was slipping away. In the Scooter Sagas: Coping with Ataxia, Schuman narrates her experiences by sharing her snarky emails, private journaling, website chatting, and public blogging. In this memoir, she describes the reality of living with ataxia and the ways in which it affects every aspect of her life. She also relays her motorized scooting experiences with Skeeter, the inanimate best friend who gives her the freedom to get outside and be more mobile. With humor, the Scooter Sagas: Coping with Ataxia provides firsthand insight into one womans battles with a movement disorder and her fight to maintain her independence and dignity.

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iUniverse

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1475974493

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Eichler Homes

Design for Living

By: Jerry Ditto,Lanning Stern

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Eichler Homes

Design for Living

By: Jerry Ditto,Lanning Stern

Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Faculty of Architecture Gallery, Architecture II Building (main floor), the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, September 10-28, 1998.

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Chronicle Books

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0811808467

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Scranton

By: Cheryl A. Kashuba,Darlene Miller-Lanning,Alan Sweeney

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Scranton

By: Cheryl A. Kashuba,Darlene Miller-Lanning,Alan Sweeney

An illustrated history of Scranton that describes its early settlement, industrial development, urban growth, business ventures, and community life.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738538590

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General Statutes of New Jersey

By: New Jersey,Garret Dorset Wall Vroom,William Mershon Lanning

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General Statutes of New Jersey

By: New Jersey,Garret Dorset Wall Vroom,William Mershon Lanning

This compilation succeeded the previous edition of 1877. Two-and-a-half times the size of its predecessor, it records the greatest increase in public general legislation between any two consecutive compilations in New Jersey's history. Its bulk pays witness to the state's rapid growth during the nineteenth century and its engagement with the forces of modernity. Such topics as "Usury" and "Militia" in 1877 are redefined as "Interest" and "National Guard"; new additions include laws dealing with labor arbitration, civil rights and occupational safety. Luce's Table of Statutes, an invaluable tool originally published separately in 1900, is included in Volume I. Our reprint also has a detailed table of contents, a feature that was not included in the original work.

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The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.

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1584776730

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Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace, Valuation, Protection, Exploitation, and Electronic Commerce

By: Melvin Simensky,Lanning G. Bryer,Neil J. Wilkof

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Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace, Valuation, Protection, Exploitation, and Electronic Commerce

By: Melvin Simensky,Lanning G. Bryer,Neil J. Wilkof

Die Verwertung geistigen Eigentums ist ein heiß diskutiertes Thema im internationalen Marktgeschehen. Die Kosten und Probleme in Verbindung mit einer Produkteinführung am Markt veranlaßt Unternehmen, bestehendes geistiges Eigentum (Patente, Warenzeichen, Technologie und Urheberrechte) besser zu nutzen. Band 1 (Electronic Commerce, Valuation and Protection) des 2-bändigen Werks beschäftigt sich in der 2. Auflage ausführlich mit dem Thema elektronischer Handel, Bewertung und Schutz geistigen Eigentums. Sie erfahren alles über aktuelle Trends im Bereich Bewertung, Nutzung und Schutz von geistigem Eigentum. Die Themen werden von allen Seiten (z.B. juristisch, finanziell und wirtschaftlich) beleuchtet. Enthalten sind umfangreiche Checklisten, Definitionen wichtiger Verhandlungstermini, Auszüge aus wichtigen US-amerikanischen und internationalen Gesetzen und Verfahren sowie ausführliche Fallbeispiele. Beide Bände werden jährlich ergänzt und aktualisiert, um aktuellen Trends und Entwicklungen auf diesem Gebiet Rechnung zu tragen. (09/99)

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Wiley

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0471351083

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9780471351085

From Teaching to Toilets

By: Terri Lanning-Cook

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From Teaching to Toilets

By: Terri Lanning-Cook

Based on a true story, this work illustrates one woman's journey down a pathway of deceit and self-condemnation after losing a career she loved and then on to her discovery of God's love and finding success through failure. (Practical Life)

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Xulon Press

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1600341004

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9781600341007

Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace, Country-by-Country Profiles

By: Melvin Simensky,Lanning G. Bryer,Neil J. Wilkof

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Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace, Country-by-Country Profiles

By: Melvin Simensky,Lanning G. Bryer,Neil J. Wilkof

IP protection and exploitation in the world's markets Globalization is introducing additional complexity to the already-complicated topic of intellectual property. As IP becomes the "new global currency", Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace: Volume 2 – Commercial Exploitation and Country-by-Country Profiles provides clear guidance for anyone involved in international business. From trademarks and domain names to valuation, legislation, piracy, and more, the discussion provides clear guidance toward aspects of IP that are critical to doing business. Focusing on trend development and the protection of intellectual property, this book offers insightful advice for extracting maximum value from your IP.

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0471351091

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