Author : James Charlton
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,41 MB
Release : 2002-02-23
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780312266448
Contains more than 1,200 quotations about war, courage, combat, victory, and defeat, by such people as Charles Dickens, George Patton, Winston Churchill, Voltaire, and Colin Powell.
Author : James Charlton
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 30,73 MB
Release : 1990-10-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780312043506
Author : Peter Tsouras
Publisher : Arms & Armour
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 12,81 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781854090881
Author : Captain Tom Moore
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 30,23 MB
Release : 2021-04-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0241504023
Start your year with the uplifting and heartwarming life lessons from a truly inspirational man, Captain Sir Tom Moore 'Full of the infectious energy that inspired the nation' Daily Mirror 'A dose of wisdom from a British hero . . . A paean to the power of positive thinking' Daily Telegraph ________ 'One small soul like me won't make much difference' Captain Tom If Captain Tom's big heart and generosity of spirit helped see us through difficult days, this was his parting gift. In Life Lessons, Captain Tom has shared all that he learned from living a full and vibrant life. With cherished anecdotes and his signature humour, these heartening life stories will teach you how to: · Be comfortable with who you are · Keep smiling through the tough times · Walk in someone else's shoes · Keep an open mind · Find your purpose Full of the wit, warmth and wisdom that made him so special, his reflections and guiding principles form a long life, well lived; Life Lessons will be a source of reassurance, hope, and encouragement for generations to come. And a reminder, whenever times are hard, that tomorrow will be a good day. ________ Praise for Captain Sir Tom Moore: 'A wonderful life story with lessons for us all . . . beautifully written' Daily Telegraph 'Engaging . . . His upbeat nature shines through and reminds us how much worse this year would have been without him' Evening Standard 'A great book' Good Morning Britain 'A beautiful book. We have so much to learn from Captain Sir Tom' Chris Evans
Author : Mick Kremling
Publisher :
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,31 MB
Release : 2016-08-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781536975819
Discover History's Greatest Quotes From Warriors Around The World, From Past to PresentWhether from the bloody fields of Cannae to the shores of Normady. Discover 365 of the most inspirational military quotes from history. From the Generals to the Grunts, From the Marines to the Spartans, From Japan to Africa to the United States and everywhere in between. Bear witness first hand to the glory and horror of War.
Author : Admiral William H. McRaven
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 16,85 MB
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1455570230
Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal). If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments. "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes
Author : James Charlton
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 16,38 MB
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1250004500
Quotes about every aspect of war made by world leaders, statesmen, presidents, generals, writers, and others.
Author : Tim O'Brien
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 26,36 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0547420293
A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. Taught everywhere—from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing—it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The Things They Carried won France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Author : Chris Kyle
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 42,83 MB
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 006208237X
The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. “An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq--a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable.” — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review "Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." —RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.
Author : Peter Tsouras
Publisher :
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 44,22 MB
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : 9781854092618
This reference covers nearly 4000 years of military advice from speakers ranging from Sesostris III to Norman Schwarzkopf, and on topics ranging from ability and bureaucracy to weather and youth.
