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SMARTbooks@TheLightningPress.comBest Military Books On Leadership, Strategy & Tactics
The Lightning Press publishes the best non-fiction reference books on military leadership and war strategy for active-duty and reserve military personnel and civilians. Recognized as a “whole of government” doctrinal reference standard by military, national security and government professionals around the world, SMARTbooks comprise a comprehensive professional library designed for all levels of Service. SMARTbooks can be used as quick reference guides during military operations, as study guides at education and professional development courses, and as lesson plans and checklists in support of training.
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The Lightning Press is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business DOD-approved vendor and federally registered — to include the SAM, WAWF, FBO, and FEDPAY. We can accept both Government Purchase Cards (GPC/GCPC) and Purchase Orders. All orders to the federal/state government and military units are TAX FREE.
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In addition to paperback, SMARTbooks are also available in digital (eBook) format. Our new & improved digital SMARTbooks can be accessed anytime/anywhere via a web browser and an internet connection, without any required software to download — even on GOVERNMENT and WORK computers! Additionally, our digital SMARTbooks can be downloaded for offline access on up to five computers/devices (licensed to a user’s ID) with free software available for Windows, MAC, iOS, and Android!
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