Al Lautenslager

In this gripping historical thriller, Elena Rossi, a linguist, researcher, and historian, uncovers a cryptic Renaissance manuscript that hints at the existence of the Flamma Aeterna, an ancient artifact believed to hold the key to lost knowledge buried for centuries. As she traces its origins, determined to uncover the truth, Elena follows a trail of clues embedded deep in the hidden corridors of Florence, the ruins of Pompeii, and the secluded landscapes of Tuscany, where forgotten symbols, encoded messages, and concealed chambers guard the artifact’s secrets. But Elena is not the only one searching. A powerful clandestine organization, determined to seize the Flamma Aeterna for its own purposes, will stop at nothing to control its knowledge, knowledge that could reshape history, disrupt the balance of power, and alter the course of civilization itself. Racing against time, Elena must decipher centuries-old clues, navigate betrayals, and uncover the truth before the artifact falls into the wrong hands. As Elena races across Italy, deciphering forgotten symbols, and unlocking long-buried mysteries, she realizes the Flamma Aeterna is more than just a relic of the past. It’s a force that has shaped history from the shadows, and its rediscovery could either illuminate long-lost truths or plunge the world into chaos. Now, Elena faces an impossible decision: protect the Flamma Aeterna’s secrets and risk the wrath of those who would kill to silence them or destroy the artifact and erase its power forever. Some knowledge was lost for a reason. What she uncovers could change everything.

Cincinnati Soul resurrects the inspiring legacies of the Cincinnati Tigers, the Cincinnati Cuban Stars, and other Black baseball teams in Cincinnati.It sheds light on the players’ remarkable skills, what life was like as a Negro Leaguer, and the barriers they overcame, ensuring their stories are remembered and celebrated. By exploring the socioeconomic and cultural backdrop of Cincinnati during the era of the Negro Leagues, Cincinnati Soul provides a comprehensive understanding of the environment in which these teams thrived and how they were integral to the community and the broader civil rights movement.Cincinnati Soul weaves together the personal stories of the players, coaches, and fans, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives and experiences of those involved in Cincinnati’s Black baseball teams. It highlights the contributions these teams made to modern baseball within the city and nationally, the enduring legacy of these teams, and their role in shaping the sport as we know it today.

In the rich history of Major League Baseball (MLB), a transformative journey is unfolding…Women are rising to prominent positions in team management, coaching, and leadership.An increasing number of female coaches and front office leaders are making their mark in the league, signaling a positive change in the traditionally male-dominated field. Breaking through barriers, challenging stereotypes, and reshaping the landscape of a historically male-dominated industry, these women are pioneers in a movement toward greater diversity and inclusion within the sport of baseball. Leveling the Playing Field captures the compelling stories, triumphs, and challenges of women ascending the ranks of MLB coaching and leadership, exploring how their contributions are not only reshaping the front offices of teams and who is on the field but also influencing the future of America’s pastime.Authored by Al Lautenslager, Leveling the Playing Field serves as a powerful testament to the evolving role of women in a traditionally male-centric arena.

Managing the Show is a revealing look and behind the scenes details of the responsibilities of Major League Baseball's general managers.Tune in to any MLB broadcast, radio, TV or streaming and you will hear broadcasters and reporters including "The Show," in their reporting.One of the side effects of the "Moneyball" era has been the glamorization (and, at times, charm, and obsession) of baseball's general manager position. Baseball general managers are the ones responsible for managing the show. Let's take a look inside that.We as fans think we know what to do and we think we know what is going through the head of an MLB general manager, but we really don't. We don't until now. Managing the Show - Inside the Daily Responsibilities of Major League Baseball's General Managers, opens up the world of baseball general management and pulls back the curtain of what really happens in baseball and inside the world of a baseball general manager.This book shares information on how baseball's general managers work to further develop their show. Just like armchair quarterbacks in football, we as true baseball fans put ourselves in the shoes of the team's general manager, at least in our own minds or in hot stove league conversations abound. Now it's time to get out of that armchair and see the real story.The book consists of stories and interviews with former and current baseball general managers at the Major League Baseball level.This book is written for the baseball fan.

You've heard that history repeats itself. Nothing could be the case more than much of da Vinci's ideas, thinking, and lessons. What if da Vinci stepped foot in today's world? You are about to find out. This book is part history and part futuristic. There are clearly two stories within this book. One is about the life and works of Leonardo, serving a base for current observations. The other story is of his views of today, stepping into current times for the first time. The goal is to stimulate your thinking: develop new connections and new ideas, all through a book that will be an enjoyable read. This will appeal to historians, art aficionados, futurists and entrepreneurs, for there are elements of interest for each, throughout. We have much to learn from him, even 500+ years after his death. Now let's have the conversation and go on his journey, with him.

Consumers are exposed to as many as 5,000 daily marketing messages via online, social media, and traditional marketing channels. Entrepreneurs will learn what it takes to get noticed by tapping into the playbooks of successful product producers including Nike, Red Bull, Steve Jobs, Dr. Dre and others. Successful marketer Al Lautenslager presents an entertaining look at what it takes to gain consumer buy-in and buzz across all marketing channels and reveals simple truths that any business can use to achieve the same, relative to their market. Led by Lautenslager, entrepreneurs learn how to zero in on their marketing goals, choose the best marketing tactics, integrate online and traditional marketing, and more. Points are illustrated through entertaining examples and case studies of little-known and well-known marketing and media phenomena such as flash mobs, Rachel Ray, Justin Bieber, and GoDaddy.com.

Updated with fresh examples, the latest techniques and trends, new success stories, and fresh, practical marketing habits for today's aspiring guerrillas, this new edition provides marketers with the latest guerrilla marketing tools and tactics. In just 30 chapters and 30 days, famous marketers Jay Conrad Levinson and Al Lautenslager show eager entrepreneurs how to zero in on their marketing goals and maximize their profits. New marketers learn from updated real-life examples and success stories and proven fundamental concepts, and use daily exercises to take their marketing to the next level -- ultimately increasing profits, cutting costs, and gaining new customers. Topics detailed in this new edition include proximity marketing, thought leadership, integration of online and offline marketing, speaking and events, direct email, personalization, and implementation. With every step, Levinson and Lautenslager provide thorough action plans to help aspiring guerrillas stay on track, leaving no excuse for anything but success.

As consumers wrestle with tightening credit, economic uncertainties, unemployment, debt, the housing crises, global unrest, and prognostications of doom and gloom, doing something different is more important than ever. Repositioning, reengineering, reinventing, renewing, rejuvenating and reenergizing are all rising in priority as they relate to improving businesses, careers, hopes, dreams, personal development and life in general. Life improvement, battling status quo, the pursuit of happiness, and dealing with change are all or in part, on the mind of many today. All of these are related to improvement, and doing things again or different. “RE:” is the response to the point in time, life and history that our generation is in. Wishing and hoping are not strategies of action. “RE:” will motivate you to take the necessary action, make the necessary decisions, and take the necessary control of your life, direction and future so that you can live the life you want and live it the way you want to live it. “RE:” offers tools, tips and techniques to further the knowledge, skills and resources for growth and development and most of all improvement, presented as re-structured knowledge into bite-sized solutions for all readers.

30 Days to SuccessFrom the father of guerrilla marketing, Jay Conrad Levinson!This powerful workbook walks you through the process of developing a high-impact, low-cost guerrilla marketing plan. Thirty interactive exercises, designed to be used as a stand-alone tool or in conjunction with companion book Guerrilla Marketing in 30 Days, help you develop each aspect of your plan: online marketing, PR, buzz marketing, networking and more! Complete one exercise a day, and after 30 days, your marketing efforts will be ready to take off.Hands-on interactive guide creates a custom marketing plan.Exercises, tasks and fill-in-the-blanks write the plan for you.Step-by-step instructions help you implement guerilla tactics in your own business.Put pencil to paper and in 30 days execute time-tested marketing techniques.