New Releases by Mark Long

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.

"Windows Server 2008 is Microsoft''s newest server operating system. This new version is not just ''window'' dressing, there are major architectural changes and major new enhancements that administrators will welcome. Microsoft has concentrated on enhancing security by reducing the attack surface and making enterprise administration and configuration more consistent. In this course, Mark Long will introduce you to what is new and different about this new server operating system, while reinforcing the foundation of the world''s most popular server operating system. He will introduce you to the new management tools and scenarios, enhancements such as PowerShell, IPv6 and step you through the installation and basic setup of one of the most exciting new additions to the Windows Server family, ServerCore"--Resource description page.

Brad Martin is devastated when he is purportedly diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. A virile man in his early thirties now facing his own mortality, Brad revisits his abbreviated life with soul-searching truthfulness. Now is the time for him to address the transgressions of his past and the admonitions of the present. His older brother, Danny, whom Brad revered in childhood, has become a source of angst in Brad''s adult years. Ill-advised financial decisions on Danny''s part involuntarily alter his brother''s hope and dreams. But even more pressing is the matter of the two love interests in his life-Sara, his wife and ultimate soul mate, and the insidious Nikki Dee, Brad''s lustful lover. A twisted web of deception, infidelities, and blackmail schemes pursue Brad and those close to him. But it isn''t until the tragic death of his best friend, Doug Reeder, that Brad''s perspective on life takes a spiritual turn, marking a pivotal point in redefining his chosen path. Full of surprising twists and turns, "The Last Lent" culminates in one final declaration of truth. But, which is the definitive truth. the inexplicable revelation of spirituality, or the inadvertent delusion of grandeur? Take a leap of faith in the life of Brad Martin and decide for yourself.

The CompTIA A+ certification is one of the most widely recognized IT certifications in the world. If you want to get a career started in Information Technology, getting A+ certified will help push your resume to the top of the stack. VTC author Mark Long covers the core standards of the test as well as the latest objectives. To begin learning simply click the links. * Captions not yet available on CD version.

“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.

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.

"In this course, Microsoft Certified Trainer Mark Long covers the topics that will be on the Microsoft Exam 70-640. You will learn about Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Certificate Services and much more as Mark guides you through many of the steps so you can follow along. He also explains the technologies and points out a number of exam topics to watch for, while directing you to more technical information for further study and preparation. There are a number of step-by-step guides and additional documents included in the work files folder accompanying this course. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links." --Resource description page.

SQL Server 2005 is Microsoft''s latest release of their enterprise database solution product. SQL Server 2005 is the result of five years of research, development and collection of suggestions and wish lists from database administrators and developers. Microsoft continues to drive the enterprise database market with the added features and capabilities of this new product. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator and Certified Trainer Mark Long covers the basics of SQL Server 2005 administration in this course. To begin learning simply click the links.

"A server administrator is responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of servers for an enterprise organization. Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers. Holding a premier, industry standard certification like the MCITP on Microsoft''s Windows Server 2008 platform clearly demonstrates an ability to provide professional level server administration to large and mid-sized companies. In this course, Microsoft Certified Trainer Mark Long teaches you the technologies you need to know to help prepare for the MS 70-646 Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator exam. Passing this exam (after passing exams 70-640 and 70-642) will earn you the Server Administrator MCITP certification. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links." --Resource description page.

"Software developers need a solid environment to work in that will help bring their applications to life. And collaboration is more important than ever before, as today''s development projects expand in complexity and scope. The Visual Studio development system is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help software developers create innovative, next-gen applications. VTC veteran author Mark Long will introduce you to the Visual Studio 2008 development environment. Helping you get started developing useful and expandable next-gen applications. To begin learning today, simply click the links" --Resource description page.

"Achieving the Microsoft Server Administrator MCITP certification is a great way to prove your knowledge, skill level and stand out to employers. Earning a Microsoft Server Administrator MCITP certification requires you to pass three exams: MS 70-640 Configuring Active Directory, MS 70-642 Configuring Network Infrastructure and MS 70-646 Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator. In this MCTS Exam 70-642 course, Microsoft Certified Trainer Mark Long covers the topics that will be on the exam. You will learn about TCP/IP Addressing and Subnetting, DHCP, IP Routing, DNS, File and Print Services and much more as Mark guides you through many of the steps so you can follow along. He also explains the technologies and points out a number of exam ''gotchas'' to watch for, while directing you to more technical information for further study and preparation. Also included are work files, containing a TCP/IP Memorization Chart, Microsoft''s WSUS Deployment Guide, a Step-By-Step Guide, as well as the WSUS 3.0 (SP2) installation file."--Resource description page.

Microsoft Visual Basic has evolved throughout the years, but has steadily remained one of the most popular programming languages today. Visual Basic .NET is undoubtedly the most significant change to occur to Visual Basic yet. Significant new features include: unity of programming models, extension of the program to include mobile device capabilites, Performance Counters and Server Explorer, flashy new capabilities in Windows Forms, anchoring controls, opacity and transparency properties, and much more. In this six hour tutorial, Microsoft Certified Instructor Mark Long will introduce and expand upon Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and what users can do with it. Simply click one of the topics below to start learning today! * Captions not available on CD version.

Microsoft ASP.NET has taken many of the best active server technologies and combined them into one powerful set of coding instructions which allow interaction between the user and the server. Today''s companies and their customers rely on a back-and-forth flow of data that can be specific and more importantly, updated based on individual requests for information. Why is this important? A customer shopping at an e-store can have specific pages generated and delivered based on their shopping habits. As they continue to shop or change their habits, the information can be updated, or even updated at their request. In this seven hour tutorial, Certified Instructor Mark Long will introduce and then expand on Microsoft''s ASP.NET. Simply click one of the topics below to start learning today!

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.

Virtual Training Company''s Transact SQL tutorial is instructed by Microsoft certified Systems Engineer and Database administrator Mark Long. In this tutorial, you will not only learn about this data definition, manipulation, and control language, but you will also become better prepared for the MCDBA certification, particularly Exam #70-229. It will also help you become a better Database Administrator. Mark Long begins by introducing you to the origins and capabilities of Transact SQL. He will give a brief history of databases and will cover some language basics, including scripts, batches, functions, and views. From there, he moves onto more advanced ideas by teaching you about TSQL tools, such as the Query Analyzer and the Enterprise Manager. He then goes into great depth explaining the 4 main commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE. You will also learn about indexes, variables, and stored procedures. He even touches on XML. To get started, simply click on one of the movie links below.

"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.

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