Author : Ken W. Sayers
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,23 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Warships
ISBN : 9781591147602
200 Years of the Most Unusual American Naval Vessels.
Author : Mark Divine
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,41 MB
Release : 2024-07-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1250331919
From former Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, father, and New York Times bestselling author Mark Divine comes Uncommon– an inspirational book following Mark Divine's trademark warrior monk philosophy that will lead you to the summit of personal development. To be common is to be an everyday person. It's to do the things that you are expected to do, whether that's what your parents want for you, or your employer, or your spouse, et cetera. But if you want to be more than you are, more than you think you can be, then you need to recognize and learn from your mistakes to lead a life of excellence. As an elite Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, author, speaker, professor of leadership, and philanthropist, as well as the creator of SEALFIT, Kokoro Yoga, and Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine uses years of wisdom, business development, martial arts, eastern philosophy and military experience to take you through life's most important principles for finding your pursuit of excellence--so that you or anyone with the proper motivation can become uncommon.
Author : John W. Hall
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 35,50 MB
Release : 2010-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0674053958
In the spring of 1832, when the Indian warrior Black Hawk and a thousand followers marched into Illinois to reoccupy lands earlier ceded to American settlers, the U.S. Army turned to rival tribes for military support. In order to grasp Indian motives, John Hall explores their alliances in earlier wars with colonial powers as well as in intertribal antagonisms and conflicts. Providing a rare view of Indian attitudes and strategies in war and peace, Hall deepens our understanding of Native Americans and the complex roles they played in the nation's history.
Author : Dwight Jon Zimmerman
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 10,33 MB
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1429988916
Uncommon Valor from Dwight Jon Zimmerman and John D. Gresham presents a fascinating look at six of our bravest soldiers and the highest military decoration awarded in this country. Since the Vietnam War ended in 1973, the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest award for valor, has been presented to only eight men for their actions "above and beyond the call of duty." Six of the eight were young men who had fought in the current war in Iraq, Afghanistan, or both. All of these medals were awarded posthumously, as all had made the choice to give their lives so that their comrades might live. Uncommon Valor answers the searing question of who these six young soldiers were, and dramatically details how they found themselves in life-or-death situations, and why they responded as they did. For the first time, this book also provides a comprehensive history of the Medal of Honor itself—one marred by controversies, scandals, and theft. Using an extraordinary range of sources, including interviews with family members and friends, teammates and superiors in the military, personal letters, blogs posted within hours of events, personal and official videos and newly declassified documents, Uncommon Valor is a compelling and important work that recounts incredible acts of heroism and lays bare the ultimate sacrifice of our bravest soldiers.
Author : K. L. Hughes
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 32,82 MB
Release : 2013-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 144979808X
The Great Rebellion in heaven is over. Being forever cast from the kingdom, Satan and his followers now wage a different battle-a battle for the souls of God's chosen ones. When Kevin Foster and his wife, Teri, receive the news that their youngest son is dying of cancer, their lives are devastated. With their world torn apart, their other two children, Emily and Josh, must face a heartbreak and fear of their own as the family foundation crumbles. Seeing the vulnerability and weakness of the Fosters, Bela, commander of the fallen ones, wastes no time in sending his demons to break the family bond. But the prize he's after is not Kevin or Teri; it is Josh. Bela's orders are to snatch the very soul of the young saint before God's strength and power take root in his heart. Standing between the fallen ones and their victims is the army of the Lord ... the mighty angelic warriors. And they will stop at nothing to protect the saints of God under their watch. As the Lord's angelic warriors arise to protect the Fosters, the team of Bomani, Speranza, Elian, and Analise, under the leadership of Commander Zedekiah, find themselves pitted against their former friends Dorjan, Talman, and Mara. The line is drawn as darkness and light collide in a clash of forces so powerful that nothing can stop the mighty angelic warriors.
Author : John W. Hall
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 41,7 MB
Release : 2009-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674035188
In the spring of 1832, when the Indian warrior Black Hawk and a thousand followers marched into Illinois to reoccupy lands ceded to American settlers, the U.S. Army turned to rival tribes for military support. In order to grasp Indian motives, Hall explores their alliances in earlier wars with colonial powers and in intertribal conflicts.
Author : Lewis Allen Lambert
Publisher :
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 47,13 MB
Release : 2009-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781438962887
Author : Tom Clancy
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 21,73 MB
Release : 2003-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1436245702
An unconventional war requires unconventional men—the Special Forces. Green Berets • Navy SEALS • Rangers • Air Force Special Operations • PsyOps • Civil Affairs • and other special-mission units The first two Commanders books, Every Man a Tiger and Into the Storm, provided masterly blends of history, biography, you-are-there narrative, insight into the practice of leadership, and plain old-fashioned storytelling. Shadow Warriors is all of that and more, a book of uncommon timeliness, for, in the words of Lieutenant General Bill Yarborough, “there are itches that only Special Forces can scratch.” Now, Carl Stiner—the second commander of SOCOM, the U.S. Special Operations Command—and Tom Clancy trace the transformation of the Special Forces from the small core of outsiders of the 1950s, through the cauldron of Vietnam, to the rebirth of the SF in the late 1980s and 1990s, and on into the new century as the bearer of the largest, most mixed, and most complex set of missions in the U.S. military. These are the first-hand accounts of soldiers fighting outside the lines: counterterrorism, raids, hostage rescues, reconnaissance, counterinsurgency, and psychological operations—from Vietnam and Laos to Lebanon to Panama, to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, to the new wars of today…
Author : Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Publisher : Entangled: Red Tower Books
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 39,51 MB
Release : 2023-08-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1649375522
Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain...and their unexpected romance. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer—naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie. But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat...and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain—and his entire nefarious empire—out. Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work...and ensure he makes them pay. After all, a good job is hard to find. The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Assistant to the Villain Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain
Author : M.J. Sewall
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 49,73 MB
Release : 2022-01-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN :
In a sleepy California town, five teenagers discover abilities they could have never imagined, from reading minds to controlling matter and freezing time itself. Struggling with their newfound skills, they band together to find answers. Pursued by the power-hungry Rageto, the five attempt to discover the truth about their gift - and stay alive. But can they embrace the power that unlocks the true warrior within? A modern fantasy adventure full of twists and turns, M.J. Sewall's 'Forever Warriors' is a riveting story of friendship, magic and survival.
