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Raising the Bar

The School of Advanced Military Studies and the Introduction of Operational Art into U.S. Army Doctrine, 1983–1994

by Kevin C.M. Benson ...

This is the story of the first ten years of SAMS and the remarkable reputation quickly acquired by its graduates, educated in a pre-World War II horse cavalry stable at Fort Leavenworth. It is also the story of the doctrinal revolution in which SAMS played an important role—a doctrinal shift that energized how the U.S. Army thought about and fought its wars. It may be claimed that the combination ... Read more

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This is the story of the first ten years of SAMS and the remarkable reputation quickly acquired by its graduates, educated in a pre-World War II horse cavalry stable at Fort Leavenworth. It is also the story of the doctrinal revolution in which SAMS played an important role—a doctrinal shift that energized how the U.S. Army thought about and fought its wars. It may be claimed that the combination
... Read more
The Cat Lover's Library: 30 Books of Feline Narratives

Pussy Black-Face, The alley cat's kitten, Pussy-Cat Town, Cat and Dog, Kittyboy's Christmas, etc.

by Miranda Eliot Swan, Colette, Lucy Gray, May E. Southworth, Margaret Benson, Pierre Loti, H. P. Lovecraft, Georgiana M. Craik, Marshall Saunders, Caroline Fuller, Marion Ames Taggart, Julia Charlotte Maitland, Tabitha Grimalkin, Alfred Elwes, Laura Lee Hope, Katharine Pyle, Amy Ella Blanchard, David Cory, Richard Barnum, Arthur Scott Bailey, Laura Rountree Smith, F. R. Morgan, Jim Kjelgaard, Beatrix Potter, Helen Hunt Jackson, Eulalie Osgood Grover ...

The Cat Lover's Library: 30 Books of Feline Narratives is a remarkable anthology that draws together a diverse range of tales centered around the enigmatic and beloved presence of cats. Spanning various literary styles, from enchanting children's stories to profound reflective essays, this collection captures the multifaceted relationship between humans and their feline companions. The works ... Read more

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The Cat Lover's Library: 30 Books of Feline Narratives is a remarkable anthology that draws together a diverse range of tales centered around the enigmatic and beloved presence of cats. Spanning various literary styles, from enchanting children's stories to profound reflective essays, this collection captures the multifaceted relationship between humans and their feline companions. The works
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Remembering Brown at Fifty

The University of Illinois Commemorates Brown v. Board of Education

by Orville Vernon Burton, David O'Brien, Kal Alston, Margaret L Andersen, Kathryn H. Anthony, Nathaniel C Banks, Bernice McNair Barnett, Christopher Benson, Ed Blankenheim0, Julian Bond1, Jason Chambers2, Constance Curry3, Mary L. Dudziak4, Joe Feagin5, John Hope Franklin6, Ophelia De Laine Gona7, Lani Guinier8, Darlene Clark Hine9, John Jennings0, Ralph Lemon1, George Lipsitz2, Jim Loewen3, Laughlin McDonald4, James C. Onderdonk5, Sekou Sundiata6, Christopher Teal7, Nicholas Watkins8, Carrie Mae Weems9, Juan Williams0, Joy Ann WIlliamson1, Joseph A. De Laine Jr.2, Freeman A. Hrabowski III3 ...

Inspired by the University of Illinois's celebration of the Brown v. Board of Education decision's fiftieth anniversary, this collection addresses the significance of Brown in the contributors' lives or work in education and civil rights. Several authors describe their personal roles in the Brown case or similar cases, while others examine and illustrate events, performances, and exhibitions that ... Read more

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Inspired by the University of Illinois's celebration of the Brown v. Board of Education decision's fiftieth anniversary, this collection addresses the significance of Brown in the contributors' lives or work in education and civil rights. Several authors describe their personal roles in the Brown case or similar cases, while others examine and illustrate events, performances, and exhibitions that
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The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

by Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins ...

Illustrated by Aaron Boyd ...

Series series The Story of
This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.The son of an Alabama sharecropper, John Lewis experienced the injustice of segregation early in life. Inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis joined with civil rights leaders who believed in fighting ... Read more

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This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.The son of an Alabama sharecropper, John Lewis experienced the injustice of segregation early in life. Inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis joined with civil rights leaders who believed in fighting
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The Influence of Music on the Development of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)

by Benson Vaughan ...

This book examines the influence of music on the development of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee). This narrative is historically driven, but relies upon an interdisciplinary approach to draw on the insights of ecclesiology, theology, liturgiology, church development, and especially music. This study utilizes a chronological and systematic approach to the relationship between music and the ... Read more

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This book examines the influence of music on the development of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee). This narrative is historically driven, but relies upon an interdisciplinary approach to draw on the insights of ecclesiology, theology, liturgiology, church development, and especially music. This study utilizes a chronological and systematic approach to the relationship between music and the
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The Generals

American Military Command from World War II to Today

by Thomas E. Ricks ...

**A New York Times bestseller!An epic history of the decline of American military leadership—from the bestselling author of Fiasco and Churchill and Orwell.**While history has been kind to the American generals of World War II—Marshall, Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley—it has been less kind to the generals of the wars that followed, such as Koster, Franks, Sanchez, and Petraeus. In The Generals, ... Read more

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**A New York Times bestseller!An epic history of the decline of American military leadership—from the bestselling author of Fiasco and Churchill and Orwell.**While history has been kind to the American generals of World War II—Marshall, Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley—it has been less kind to the generals of the wars that followed, such as Koster, Franks, Sanchez, and Petraeus. In The Generals,
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Casting Light on the Shadows

Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces

Edited by Colonel Bernd Horn, Tony Balasevicius ...

Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada's military capability. Although units have existed periodically throughout the country's history, they have always been in the shadows. However, the terrorist attack in the United States on September 11, 2001, changed that. In the aftermath of 9/11, SOF became the force of choice. Casting Light on the Shadows consists of ... Read more

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Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada's military capability. Although units have existed periodically throughout the country's history, they have always been in the shadows. However, the terrorist attack in the United States on September 11, 2001, changed that. In the aftermath of 9/11, SOF became the force of choice. Casting Light on the Shadows consists of
... Read more
Meet Martin Luther King, Jr.

by James T. de Kay ...

Series series Landmark Books
Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance --includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Perfect for reading level: 2.2.When Martin Luther King Jr., was growing up, he wasn't allowed to use the water fountains the white children drank from- ... Read more

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Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance --includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Perfect for reading level: 2.2.When Martin Luther King Jr., was growing up, he wasn't allowed to use the water fountains the white children drank from-
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The Art of Command

Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell

Edited by Harry S. Laver, Jeffrey J. Matthews ...

Series series American Warriors Series
What essential leadership lessons do we learn by distilling the actions and ideas of great military commanders such as George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Colin Powell? That is the fundamental question underlying The Art of Command: Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell. The book illustrates that great leaders become great through conscious effort—a commitment not ... Read more

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What essential leadership lessons do we learn by distilling the actions and ideas of great military commanders such as George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Colin Powell? That is the fundamental question underlying The Art of Command: Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell. The book illustrates that great leaders become great through conscious effort—a commitment not
... Read more
The Origins of Victory

How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers

by Andrew F. Krepinevich ...

How the character of war is changing and how militaries can successfully adapt to meet the challengeThis book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century. It shows how militaries that successfully pursue disruptive innovation can gain a major advantage over their rivals, while those that fail to do so risk ... Read more

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How the character of war is changing and how militaries can successfully adapt to meet the challengeThis book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century. It shows how militaries that successfully pursue disruptive innovation can gain a major advantage over their rivals, while those that fail to do so risk
... Read more
I am Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Brad Meltzer ...

Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos ...

Series series Ordinary People Change the World
The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr.As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent ... Read more

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The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr.As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent
... Read more

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Adaptation under Fire

How Militaries Change in Wartime

by Lt. General David Barno, Nora Bensahel ...

Series series BRIDGING THE GAP SERIES
A critical look into how and why the U.S. military needs to become more adaptable. Every military must prepare for future wars despite not really knowing the shape such wars will ultimately take. As former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates once noted: "We have a perfect record in predicting the next war. We have never once gotten it right." In the face of such great uncertainty, militaries ... Read more

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A critical look into how and why the U.S. military needs to become more adaptable. Every military must prepare for future wars despite not really knowing the shape such wars will ultimately take. As former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates once noted: "We have a perfect record in predicting the next war. We have never once gotten it right." In the face of such great uncertainty, militaries
... Read more

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