New Releases by Lillie Patterson

We focus on the enforcement of trademark rights, particularly those used against counterfeiters, or those who use unauthorized trademarks of another. We examine the concept of extraterritorial enforcement of trademark rights -- the extending of enforcement across national borders -- and reviewing how different countries and jurisdictions view this concept or even allow it.

The Mkers of America Biography series, designed for young adults and general readers alike, offers a fresh approach to important figures in the American past.

A biography of the black surgeon who, among other achievements, was the first to perform open heart surgery.

A biography of the Baptist minister, focusing on his leadership role in the civil rights movement.

Traces the life of the dynamic actress and talk show host, from her humble beginnings in Mississippi to her achievements in broadcasting and film.

A retelling of the Old Testament story of David the shepherd who became King of Israel.

When unfriendly Indians threaten them and their home, two pioneer girls use their Halloween jack-o-lanterns to good advantage.

Jenny's curiosity leads her into a world of fairies and elves and on a wild Halloween ride with the Devil and his headless hounds.

A biography of the distinguished eighteenth-century black astronomer, farmer, mathematician, and surveyor whose accomplishments include having published a popular almanac and constructed the first completely American-made clock.

A biography of the wife of the slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.

A biography of the Cherokee Indian who did what white scholars said could not be done when he invented a syllabary for writing the Cherokee language.

Abridged biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Briefly traces the history of the Christmas celebration in Scandinavia and the British Isles and describes the holiday decorations, songs, customs, and foods of the particular countries.

A biography of the minister, orator, and crusader for equal civil rights who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

A fictional account of the life of the young woman, brought from the Kingdom of Mitanni to grace the Pharoah's harem, who was destined to become Queen of Egypt during Akhnaton's reign of religious reform.

A profile of a freed slave and his fight for equality.

A biography of the Washington lawyer and amateur verse writer who composed the words of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812.

A biography of the black educator and organizer of Tuskegee Institute who spent his life working for equality for the people of his race.

The history of the Statue of Liberty - its conception, design, construction and dedication. Grades 5-8.