Best Selling Books by Mark Long

A black family and a white family in 1960s Texas find common ground during the Civil Rights Movement.

“The cement slabs and decaying fountains obscured by vegetation at the site of Camp Hearne echo a time forgotten of a bustling city of nearly 5,000 men brought together by world conflict.” The oral histories, archival research, and archaeological data compiled by author Michael Waters and his team of researchers tells the story of 5,000 German soldiers held as prisoners of war in rural Texas during World War II. Camp Hearne, located on the outskirts of Hearne, Texas, was one of the first and largest POW camps in the United States. Between 1943 and 1945 nearly 50,000 German prisoners, mostly from the German Afrika Korps lived and worked at seventy POW camps across Texas. The story of Camp Hearne told here offers the first in-depth look at one of these camps and includes an archaeological study of the treatment and conditions of the German prisoners. Drawing on newspaper accounts and official records from the time, and the recollections of surviving POWs, guards, and local residents, Waters and his team have constructed a detailed description of life in the camp: educational opportunities, recreation, mail call, religious practices, work details, and the food provided. Also revealed are the more serious issues that faced the Americans inside the POW compounds: illegal alcohol distillation, suicides, escapes, hidden secret shortwave radios, and the subversion of postal services. Fascinating artifacts recovered from the site and from the collections of local residents add concrete details. Waters also discusses the national policies and motivations for the treatment of prisoners that prescribed the particulars of camp life. The shadow world of Nazism in the camp is revealed, adding darkness to a story that is otherwise optimistic and in places humorous. The most sinister and brutal example of Nazi activity was the murder of Corporal Hugo Krauss, a German-born New York–raised volunteer in the German army. Captured in North Africa after service in Russia, Krause was attacked seven months later by six to ten fellow prisoners and beaten with clubs, nail–studded boards and a lead pipe. The dramatic recounting of the murder and the ensuing investigation illustrate much about the underlying political tensions of camp existence. This book makes a unique and notable contribution to Texas history. The narrative is enriched by numerous photographs and drawings. It will engage those interested in Texas history and World War II and hold particular interest for avocational and professional historical archaeologists.

Includes sections on: CB slang and how to talk on the air Buying and installing radios and antennas Troubleshooting your rig Do-it-yourself antennas American and British CB rules and regulations Emergency procedures, and more

Moral relativism is often regarded as both fatally flawed and incompatible with liberalism. This book aims to show why such criticism is misconceived. First, it argues that relativism provides a plausible account of moral justification. Drawing on the contemporary relativist and universalist analyses of thinkers such as Harman, Nagel and Habermas, it develops an alternative account of ''coherence relativism''. Turning to liberalism, the book argues that moral relativism is not only consistent with the claims of contemporary liberalism, but underpins those claims. The political liberalism of Rawls and Barry is founded on an unacknowledged commitment to a relativist account of justification. In combining these two elements, the book offers a new understanding of relativism, and demonstrates its relevance for contemporary liberal thought.

Borobudur Was Constructed In Indonesia During The Eighth Century As A Guide To The Noble Path Of The Buddha. Though The Western World Discovered This Sacred Place Almost 200 Years Ago, It Remains Seated In Its Enigmatic Depth. This Book Is A Catalyst And Invites Adventurous Minds To Find New Directions By Bringing Into Focus The Vast Universe Of The Borobudur.

This paper combines three separate threads of analysis on culture and violent nonstate actors as a launching pad to spur further research into this critical arena of culture and security. Jim Smith lays out a series of templates for guiding analysis of culture and violent nonstate actors. Mark Long applies cultural analysis of radical Islam and alQaida in discussing the influences involved in the core al Qaida group''s WMD decisions. Tom Johnson, in examining a tribal insurgent psychological campaign in Afghanistan, demonstrates that behavioral influences can be manipulated for significant effect in countering our efforts to gain stability and legitimacy for the Afghan government. James M. Smith, PhD, is the Director, USAF Institute for National Security Studies and Professor, Military Strategic Studies at the US Air Force Academy.Jerry Mark Long, PhD, is Associate Professor and Director, Middle East Studies, Honors College, Baylor University. Thomas H. Johnson is Research Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School.

A modern take on Seven Samurai, Rubicon transfers the classic story to modern-day Afghanistan, with the “samurai” as Navy SEALs. A true, groundbreaking reinterpretation of a classic. Five paramilitary Navy SEAL operators defend the residents of a remote mountain farming village in Afghanistan from attacks by marauding Taliban. Led by the war-weary Hector, the operators and villagers form mutual bonds of honor and respect, leading up to a climactic battle where the “Lions of Panjshir” are desperately outnumbered. Based on an idea by Oscar-winning screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects), with story by founding member of SEAL Team Six Dan Capel, and written by New York Times best-selling author Mark Long (The Silence of Our Friends), Rubicon is a compelling story of honor, duty, and brotherhood.

This useful resource contains complete coverage of CompTIA''s January 2002 exam objectives, including content-rich sections on topics such as installing, supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting networks; LAN; WAN; protocols, utilities, routing, remote access, security, and more. Prepare for the Network+ exam with helpful review questions at the end of each chapter and a sample test at the end of the book.

Would you know if a small god paid you a visit? Would you trust in the least of miracles or believe in the messages that appear out of the blue on your computer screen? What would it take to make you believe? As the story unfolds, there is an ancient godling adrift in the Universe and he is desperate for believers.This tiny god, who comes to be known as Bob, is small, powerless and unseen. Drifting through the ages he is brought to consciousness following a tragedy but, he must gain followers, as without true believers, there is no capacity for miracles. Worse, without them, he will cease to exist. So, Bob goes to work, invisible and inexperienced, silently watching and hoping for people to love him. He learns all about vending machines and then computers and quickly grasps the human concept of spending money. As the days pass into mundane routine, his energy increases as his unknowing colleagues mutter... "Oh God." But modern life takes its toll, even on a higher deity. Bob needs a sacrifice......not any old sacrifice, no blood or guts or murder and mayhem, just a chocolate bar given freely. Ray Charles and Mary Callahan had no idea that their lives were going to be changed forever when a very weak but desperate god introduces himself. Ray''s anger over his wrecked car tyre draws Bob like a beacon to him. Mary''s emotional turmoil teaches Bob all about love and betrayal. He watches over her but not even a god is safe from making serious mistakes. Soon, a psychiatrist, the Police and even the Pope are brought into the confusion.But then, Bob finds that he needs a far bigger audience if he is going to save the world from impending doom. Can he do it? The first in a new humorous fiction series and written in a tongue-in-cheek style by author Mark Long, this story is both thought-provoking and funny. It''s guaranteed to make you smile. Available as a paperback or on Kindle.

Houston, 1967. En plein mouvement pour les droits civiques, Jack, reporter cameraman blanc pour une chaîne locale, se lie d''amitié avec Larry, un jeune professeur noir. Les deux hommes et leurs familles vont tenter de se rapprocher malgré les préjugés de toute une société, alors en proie à de grands changements. Alors que Jack couvre le procès d''étudiants noirs, qui risquent la peine de mort pour avoir tiré sur la police lors d''une manifestation, les tensions entre les communautés s''exacerbent, laissant présager du pire...

In this course, Mark Long introduces you to the basics of LINQ. He shows you how to get started with LINQ, how LINQ works and with lots of programming demos, he takes you step by step through using LINQ to query Objects, SQL Server and XML documents. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links. --Resource description page.

"Microsoft''s .NET Framework has revolutionized the way we build and use computer applications. In VTC''s Introduction to the Microsoft. NET Framework, Certified Instructor Mark Long will use simplified explanations to introduce the viewer to the .NET technologies. This course is recommended as a precursor to any of VTC''s other .NET courses. To get started now, simply click one of the topics below."--Resource description page.

"The current version of HTML in use on the web today was last updated in 1997. The Web has changed dramatically over those thirteen years and an update to HTML was desperately needed. In the mid 2000s a group called the Web Standard Project began developing HTML5. The goal of the project: develop an HTML standard capable of running full applications in a web browser. HTML5 introduces a number of new elements, attributes, events, and new ways for developers to create web pages and web applications using a version of HTML that is designed around how users are using the Web. In this course, Mark Long will introduce you to HTML 5. He will walk you through a number of practical examples that will quickly get you up and running. He will also teach you about the new features in HTML including: semantic tags, audio and video support, and events."--Resource description page.

"Achieving CompTIA''s Network+ certification demonstrates your knowledge and abilities in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting modern computer networks. In this course, Mark Long takes you through the 2011 Objectives to help you get ready for the N10-005 Exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links."--Resource description page.

"This course prepares you to pass the CompTIA CS0-001 Cybersecurity Analyst certification exam. It covers every topic tested during that exam and will help you gain the knowledge you need to further your career in cybersecurity. Taught by security expert Mark Long, the course works best for IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, and threat intelligence analysts with 3-4 years of hands-on experience."--Resource description page.

"The CompTIA A+ certification is the most recognized IT certification in the industry. CompTIA A+ certification validates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in IT support. CompTIA A+ certified technicians have a reputation for not only knowing the technical aspects of their jobs but also for exercising excellent communication skills when working with clients. To achieve the CompTIA A+ certification, candidates must pass two exams: 220-801 and 220-802. In this VTC course, A+ certified instructor Mark Long will help you understand the concepts and information you need to know to prepare for the 220-801 exam."--Resource description page.

"In this Programming in Microsoft C# - Exam 70-483 training course, expert author Mark Long will teach you the fundamental aspects of C#, and help you prepare for Microsoft''s 70-483 certification exam. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no experience with C# is required. You will start by learning about the Visual Studio setup, then jump into learning the C# basics, such as classes, objects, C# types, and value and reference types. From there, Mark will teach you how to work with C# types, such as how to use properties and fields, access modifiers, and understand and use constructors. This video tutorial also covers how to implement class hierarchies, understand delegates and events, and garbage collection basics. Finally, you will learn about asynchronous programming and data security, such as how to encrypt user files and hash data. Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have gained a solid understanding of the fundamental aspects of C#, as well as be able to complete the 70-483 certification exam."--Resource description page.

"In this Learning Windows PowerShell training course, expert author Mark Long will teach you how to use this task-based command-line shell and scripting language, built on the .NET framework, designed especially for systems administration. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with Windows PowerShell is needed."--Resource description page.

"In this Microsoft Transact - SQL training course, expert author Mark Long teaches you the basics of Transact - SQL, and helps you understand how to create databases, tables, stored procedures, and much more. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no previous experience with Transact is required. You will start by learning about databases, then jump into learning about the Microsoft SQL server. From there, Mark will teach you about the T-SQL foundations, how to create a database with T-SQL, and querying with T-SQL. This video tutorial also covers how to modify data with T-SQL, as well as T-SQL programming basics, such as comments, set and select, and batches. You will also learn how to program objects and create and drop indexes. Finally, you will learn to understand normalization and transactions."--Resource description page.

"ASP.NET is a free web framework for building great web sites and web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using development tools like Visual Studio 2010 and Visual Web Developer. Since ASP first appeared in 1998 and then became ASP.NET in the early 2000s, it has become the web platform of choice for sites such as GoDaddy, NY Times, Reuters, Citibank, and thousands of others. Microsoft Certification Exam 70519 tests a developer''s knowledge of web application design and development using ASP.NET 4, the latest version in the evolution of ASP.NET. In this course, Mark Long introduces you to many of the new features of ASP.NET 4. He covers the basics of ASP.NET 4 and helps you prepare for this challenging exam."--Resource description page.