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This riveting memoir is the first book written by a female Marine about the war in Iraq and one of the only books written by a woman who has experienced combat firsthand. Deploying to Iraq in 2003, Jane Blair's aerial reconnaissance unit was assigned to travel ahead of and alongside combat units throughout the initial phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout her deployment, Jane kept a journal of her and her fellow lieutenants' combat experiences, which she draws on to convey the immediacy of life in the military, not just for a woman but for all Marines. Jane's stories highlight the drama and chaos of wartime Iraq along with the day-to-day challenges every soldier faced: from spicing up a "pasta with alfredo sauce" MRE to keeping the insidious sand at bay. She also copes with a bullying superior officer while trying to connect with local civilians who have long been viewed as "the enemy." She recounts the struggles specific to women, including being respected as a Marine rather than dismissed as "the weaker sex" and battling the prejudices of male soldiers who don't believe women belong in uniform. And always, she fights the personal loneliness of being separated from her husband, balanced with the challenge and joy of stealing a private moment with him when his unit is close by. Jane describes not only her experiences as a young lieutenant and as a woman but also those of her fellow Marines, whom she lauds as the true heroes of her story. Ultimately, she learns from her commanding officer, and her fellows in arms, what it truly means to be a leader, both in the military and in life. Weaving her story together with the experiences of the ordinary people of Iraq, this book offers compelling insights into the profound impact of the war on the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. Her unforgettable narrative bridges the gap between those who have experienced the Iraq War firsthand and those in America who could only follow its life-altering events from a distance.
What do you do when the power goes off? Terrorists have acquired a terrible new weapon that can crash the power grid and plunge America into a new dark age. A coordinated attack is planned to shut out all lights and emergency services to ten major cities. Planes will fall, hospitals will go dark, no help will come. And in that terrible darkness, a dreadful plague will be released. If the lights go off, nothing can stop the bioweapon from killing millions. At the same time, the intelligence services are being torn apart from within by a plague of betrayal, murder, and suicide. Even the Department of Military Sciences is stumbling in its response to the growing threat. Time is running out, and Joe is being hunted by a terrifying new kind of assassin. A team of remote viewers have the ability to take over any person and turn ordinary citizens into killers. Where can you turn when there’s nobody left to trust? Joe Ledger faces his deadliest challenge as friends and allies become enemies and all of the lights begin to go out...
The end of military heroism? The American Legion and "service" between the Wars / George Lewis -- GI Joe Nisei: The invention of World War II's iconic Japanese American soldier / Ellen D. Wu -- Instrument of subjugation or avenue for liberation? Black military heroism from World War II to the Vietnam War / Simon Wendt -- "Warriors in uniform": Race, masculinity, and martial valor among native American veterans from the Great War to Vietnam and beyond / Matthias Voigt -- My Lai: The crisis of American military heroism in the Vetnam War / Steve Estes -- Leonard Matlovich: From military hero to gay rights poster boy / Simon Hall -- Displaying heroism: Media images of the weary soldier in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War / Amy Lucker -- "From louboutins to combat boots"? The negotiation of a twenty-first-century female warrior image in American popular culture and literature / Sarah Makeschin -- From warrior to soldier? Lakota veterans on military valor / Sonja John -- Virtual warfare: Video games, drones, and the reimagination of heroic -- Masculinity / Carrie Andersen
This riveting memoir is the first book written by a female Marine about the war in Iraq and one of the only books written by a woman who has experienced combat firsthand. Deploying to Iraq in 2003, Jane Blair's aerial reconnaissance unit was assigned to travel ahead of and alongside combat units throughout the initial phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout her deployment, Jane kept a journal of her and her fellow lieutenants' combat experiences, which she draws on to convey the immediacy of life inthe military, not just for a woman but for all Marines. Jane's stories highlight the drama and chaos of wartime Iraq along with the day-to-day challenges every soldier faced: from spicing up a "pasta with alfredo sauce" MRE to keeping the insidious sandat bay. She also copes with a bullying superior officer while trying to connect with local civilians who have long been viewed as "the enemy." She recounts the struggles specific to women, including being respected as a Marine rather than dismissed as "the weaker sex" and battling the prejudices of male soldiers who don't believe women belong in uniform. And always, she fights the personal loneliness of being separated from her husband, balanced with the challenge and joy of stealing a private moment withhim when his unit is close by. Jane describes not only her experiences as a young lieutenant and as a woman but also those of her fellow Marines, whom she lauds as the true heroes of her story. Ultimately, she learns from her commanding officer, and herfellows in arms, what it truly means to be a leader, both in the military and in life. Weaving her story together with the experiences of the ordinary people of Iraq, this book offers compelling insights into the profound impact of the war on the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. Her unforgettable narrative bridges the gap between those who have experienced the Iraq War firsthand and those in America who could only follow its life-altering events from a distance.
The US Drug Enforcement Agency is desperate to capture Mario Ruggerio, the would-be leader of the Sicilian Mafia and the mastermind behind a multi-billion dollar international drugs trade. Charlotte Parsons, a young English schoolteacher, was the Ruggerio family's nanny four years ago. When she is asked to take up her old job she is excited at the prospect of leaving behind a sleepy Devon village. But Charley doesn't realise that she is the live bait in an American trap, and that she jas just entered the killing ground . . . WITH AN EXCLUSIVE NEW FOREWORD BY JOHN FOLLAIN
101 Tennis Tips From A World Class Coach Volume 3 by Harold Mollin Pdf
This is the volume 3 of Harold Mollin’s bestseller 101 TENNIS TIPS FROM A WORLD CLASS COACH. You will discover 100 additional Tennis tips! You will discover in the book great tips about tennis: technique/stroke production, tennis drills – stroke production, the mental side of the game, court strategies, singles play, doubles play, exercise/fitness drills and footwork drills. “101 Tennis Tips From A World Class Coach - A Common Sense Approach to Tennis” will give you tennis tips on: 1. Play On All Kind Of Surfaces 2. Quick Server - Learn What To Do With This Cheater 3. Every Shot… Every Way… Every Time 4. Close Close Close - And Know When! BIO Mr. Mollin, an American citizen, is currently one of Thailand’s National Veterans Tennis Champions (singles and doubles) along with being Asian ITF Tennis Champion (singles and doubles), the former owner of tennis clubs / academies in the United States as well as being the former Chairman and Publisher of one of the United Kingdom’s foremost Men’s, Women’s, and Young Teen’s fitness magazines. He brings a proven tennis expertise in training champions. Prior to his long business career, Mr. Mollin was coached and worked with the former Australian Davis Cup coach and probably the most famous tennis coach in the world, Mr. Harry Hopman. Mr. Mollin helped coach and trained with numerous Grand Slam and international champions such as John McEnroe and Vitus Gerulaitus. While in Asia, Mr. Mollin has overseen Tennis Programs at various tennis academies and clubs in Thailand and India. Currently, Mr. Mollin is The Director of Tennis for a Bangkok Sport Club in Thailand where he has been training tournament players from around Asia, the USA, and other locales. AWARDS For the past few years in Asia Mr. Mollin has participated and won the following competitions, among many others (over 200 tournaments won in Asia alone). Mr. Mollin is the only player known to have won 30 tournaments consecutively in the course of one year. Some recent wins include the following: 2019 ITF Men’s Singles Winner, Doubles Champion in both 50’s and 65’s - Greta Farms 2019 ITF Asian Champion 60’s Doubles 2018 THAILAND TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER - Member and winner of deciding matches 2012: ITF Men's Singles Winner - Asian Championships 2012: Thai National Veteran's Singles Champion 2012: ITF Men's Doubles 35 Winner Pattaya Inter Club 2012: ITF Men's Doubles 55 Winner Pattaya Inter Club 2012: ITF Men's Singles Winner Pattaya Inter Club 2010: ITF Asian Seniors Winner – Singles 2010: ITF Asian Seniors Winner - Doubles 2012, 2011: Thai National Veteran’s Singles and Doubles 2009, 2008: Champion 2008: VLTA Mixed Doubles Champion 2008: VLTA Senior Champion 2008: Pattaya Veteran’s Champion 2002, 2003: Thai National Veteran’s Singles Champion 2002, 2004: Thai National Veteran’s 40’s Doubles Champion 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007: Asian 50’s & 55’s Doubles Veteran’s Champion READERS REVIEWS Simple And Straightforward "There's no substitute for experience, as they say, and Harold has both quality and quantity. As in all sport executed at the top level it looks so, so simple and straightforward. Those that have tried, at every level, know otherwise. Everyone can benefit from a cursory glance, lesson or full blown training regimen. I can think of no-one with a greater depth of knowledge or skill in identifying those key details that will improve your game than Harold Mollin!" - James Y. Definitely Crazy In A Good Way "As a psychologist, I know there are crazy people in a good way and crazy people in a bad way. From my life experience, I also know there are good pains in the ass and bad pains. Harold Mollin is definitely crazy in the good way - never met someone so crazy about tennis. [...] Most importantly, from an educational viewpoint, Harold sincerely enjoys the progress all his students are making in their tennis. Life, not only tennis, is all about beating/winning from yourself. Harold is certainly making a significant contribution to my ambition of becoming a worldwide top 100 player in the ITF Seniors (50+) circuit!" - Vittorio B. Psychologist, PhD His Tennis Passion Is Contagious "Harold Mollin's passion for tennis is contagious, not to mention is he one of the best in the world on the seniors tour (for numerous age groups), but his knowledge and deep understanding for the game can inspire all ages and aspiring tennis players of all levels" - Peter Lucas (former ranked Australian junior) Harold’s Tennis Tips Are Key Pointers "In between tennis lessons, Harold's tips are key pointers that help me strengthen my game" - Camille P. Because of this man, I even have become more fanatic about tennis "Was introduced to the beautiful game of tennis by my parents whom i forever remain grateful for but the appreciation even became bigger when 4 years ago i became acquainted with Mr Harold Mollin. Not only does this man eat, speak and dream tennis, he has played and lived it and his match analysis and player profiles are spot on. Because of this man, I even have become more fanatic about tennis even more and its all thanks to him, my love for the sport has risen to greater heights. Since I left Bangkok last year after 7 great years, I still watch the game and love it with passion but its not the same with my man Harold by my side giving me the blow by blow bits of every game and play. He is a man who would be of great help to any individual with hopes of making it big on the tennis circuit." - Farai Ngoni B. It’s an awesome book... “It’s an awesome book… bought it for my kindle on amazon … great tips and awesome drills. I really like your drills… My student and I do the serve and volley drill she calls it the serve and volley game first to 10 lose at point if you double fault or miss the 1st volley … we also do the 8 deep volley or overheads without allowing any ball to bounce and the volley game half court only start the rally and play it out lose a point if the ball gets over your head … your drill are on point in reinforcing skills and tactical lessons…” - Clay R. Thanks Harold Mollin ! You are the MAN ! “I used to have a weak serve because hitting the ball at below the highest point robbed me of a full swing. This simple but effective point about hitting at the highest point helped me hit stronger serves and slice as well. Thanks Harold Mollin ! You are the MAN !” - Steve Teoh Get the best out of our students... “Although I’ve been coaching for many years, and we all have our own methods to get the best out of our students, I will always look and listen to what my peers are doing. Quite often I will invite a coach to my sessions to look at my students with fresh eyes, i never feel threatened or worried about losing a student, in fact more often than not it makes them feel even more important, and are grateful, I have used many of your quotes thank you Harold, I am planning to visit Bangkok in the future.” - Roger Nadal Tennis
War Wisdom looks at the way societies and cultures throughout history have viewed warfare and contrary to many assumptions about warfare, the author finds a dozen key themes which are duplicated across time, space, countries and peoples. Students of military history will find these themes both surprising and illuminating.
This book could save your life: Protect yourself from violence and learn survival skills for dangerous situations with this essential guide from a former military intelligence officer. In a civilized society, violence is rarely the answer. But when it is, it's the only answer. The sound of breaking glass downstairs in the middle of the night. The words, "Move and you die." The hands on your child, or the knife to your throat. In this essential book, self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer Tim Larkin changes the way we think about violence in order to save our lives. By deconstructing our assumptions about violence -- its morality, its function in modern society, how it actually works -- Larkin unlocks the shackles of our own taboos and arms us with what we need to know to prevent, prepare for, and survive the unthinkable event of life-or-death violence. Through a series of harrowing true-life stories, Larkin demonstrates that violence is a tool equally effective in the hands of the "bad guy" or the "good guy"; that the person who acts first, fastest and with the full force of their body is the one who survives; and that each and every one of us is capable of being that person when our lives are at stake. An indispensable resource, When Violence is the Answer will remain with you long after you've finished reading, as the bedrock of your self-protection skills and knowledge.
Gender for the Warfare State by Robin Truth Goodman Pdf
Gender for the Warfare State is the first scholarly investigation into the written works of U.S. women combat veterans in twenty-first century wars. Most recent studies quantify military participation, showing how many women participate in armed services and what their experiences are in a traditionally “male institution.” Many of these treatments regard women as victims solely of enemy fire, even as they are also often victims of their own military apparatus and of their own involvement in global aggression. By applying literary analysis to a sociological question, Gender for the Warfare State views women’s experiences through story and literary traditions that carry meaning into present practices. Goodman shows that women in combat are not just entering and being victimized in “male institutions,” but are also actively changing the story of gender and thus the structure of power that is constructed through gender. Moreover, this book unveils a new narrative of care that affects economic relations more broadly and the contemporary politics of the liberal social contract. Women’s participation in combat is not just a U.S. event but global and therefore has a deeper historical range than current sociological accounts imply. The book compares the political contexts of women’s entry into war now with their prior, twentieth-century contributions to wars in other cultural settings and then uses this comparison to show a variety of meanings at play in the gender of war.
In New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning’s stunning novel, the walls between human and Fae worlds have come crashing down. And as Mac fights for survival on Dublin’s battle-scarred streets, she will embark on the darkest adventure of her life. MacKayla Lane lies naked on the cold stone floor of a church, at the mercy of the Fae master she once swore to kill. Far from home, unable to control her sexual hungers, MacKayla is now fully under the Lord Master’s spell. He has stolen her past, but MacKayla will never allow her sister’s murderer to take her future. Yet even the uniquely gifted sidhe-seer is no match for the Lord Master, who has unleashed an insatiable sexual craving that consumes Mac’s every thought—and thrusts her into the seductive realm of two very dangerous men, both of whom she desires but dares not trust. As the enigmatic Jericho Barrons and the sensual Fae prince V’lane vie for her body and soul, as cryptic entries from her sister’s diary mysteriously appear and the power of the Dark Book weaves its annihilating path through the city, Mac’s greatest enemy delivers a final challenge. It’s an invitation Mac cannot refuse, one that sends her racing home to Georgia, where an even darker threat awaits. With her parents missing and the lives of her loved ones under siege, Mac is about to come face-to-face with a soul-shattering truth—about herself and her sister, about Jericho Barrons . . . and about the world she thought she knew. Look for all of Karen Marie Moning’s sensational Fever novels: DARKFEVER | BLOODFEVER | FAEFEVER | DREAMFEVER | SHADOWFEVER | ICED | BURNED | FEVERBORN | FEVERSONG
How to Build a Strategic Plan for your Life. In this book, Gary Dahse has taken cutting edge thought leadership in the field of contemporary moral psychology and created a simple, straightforward Òhow it worksÓ methodology with immediate added value to human transformation enterprises Ð cultural, organizational, group and individual. The insightful contents point any reader, who has the courage to engage the journey of self-discovery, beyond themselves to self-actualization solutions. The method has demonstrated cross-cultural utility. Stated simply, his five-stage model from self-awareness to spiritual maturity is clearly aligned with the rich body of successful personal transformation literature. Dahse shares his success in seeking moral integrity through the application of principled based methods.
The Fever Series 5-Book Bundle by Karen Marie Moning Pdf
In the blockbuster Fever series, Karen Marie Moning creates a darkly sensual and paranormal world, torn apart by the struggle between humans and Fae. Now in a convenient eBook bundle, here are the five thrillingly sexy novels featuring heroine MacKayla Lane: Darkfever, Bloodfever, Faefever, Dreamfever, and Shadowfever. “Give yourself a treat and read outside the box.”—Charlaine Harris, on Darkfever Darkfever When her sister is murdered, MacKayla Lane journeys to Ireland in search of answers. There, she makes a startling discovery: She’s a sidhe-seer, which gives her the rare power to glimpse beyond the realm of Man, and into the dangerous realm of the Fae. As the boundary between the worlds begins to crumble, Mac becomes a target. But her mission is clear: Find the Sinsar Dubh, an ancient book that contains the key to controlling mortals and Fae alike, before the enemy seizes it. Bloodfever In her fight to stay alive, Mac must hunt the Sinsar Dubh—a book of the blackest magic imaginable. Pursued by assassins and surrounded by mysterious figures she knows she cannot trust, Mac finds herself torn between two powerful men: V’lane, the ancient, immortal Fae Prince, and Jericho Barrons, a man as seductive as he is dangerous. Faefever When Mac receives a page torn from her sister’s journal, she is stunned by its desperate contents. Now that Mac knows her sister’s killer is close, she’s on the hunt for revenge. Forced into a precarious alliance with V’lane, the lethal Fae prince, and Jericho Barrons, a man of deadly secrets, Mac is soon locked in a battle for her body, mind, and soul. Dreamfever When the walls between Man and Fae come crashing down, Mac is caught in a lethal trap. Captured by the Fae Lord Master, she is left with no memory of who or what she is: the only sidhe-seer alive who can track the Sinsar Dubh. Clawing her way back from oblivion is only the first step Mac must take down a perilous path, from the battle-filled streets of Dublin into the realm of the Fae, where nothing is as it seems. Shadowfever In an epic battle between humans and Fae, the Sinsar Dubh turns on Mac, and begins to mow a deadly path through those she loves. Who can she trust? But more important, who is Mac? Does an ancient prophecy reveal her destiny? Mac’s journey will force her to face the truth, and to make a choice that will either save the world . . . or destroy it. “Delectably dark and sexy . . . spiced with a subtle yet delightfully sharp sense of humor.”—Chicago Tribune, on Bloodfever Includes an electrifying excerpt from Karen Marie Moning’s new novel, Iced.
Stormforge, Lightning Strikes on Seadragon Wings by Stephen Robert Kuta Pdf
9th century Europe and Viking rule is both feared and admired. Stormforge conjures up a time long forgotten and inspired by the Orkneyinga Sagas. The story of Rognvald the Wise the Jarl of Møre his son Graange Rolf and their families alliance with King Harald Fairhair, first ruler of Norway. Part inspiration, part historical fact. Like all of the glorious Viking Saga’s of old Stormforge will take you across the dangerous unknown seas to the known lands of Midgard. The pages entwine their journey as they raid, pillage and conquer - and leave behind a glittering tale of violence, pain and loss. Stormforge - Lightning strikes on Seadragon wings is inspired by the authors love of history and the very blood that flows through his veins.
Author Lena Sisco, a former Department of Defense Military Interrogator and U.S. Navy officer, takes the reader through the missions and personal lives of U.S. Marines who have been forward-deployed in hostile environments all across the Middle East. She shows how they use the mastery of their sniper skills to mitigate threats and negate the enemy’s ability to disrupt U.S. operations. Her book lets you feel the stress and anxiety of their operational tempo; you witness their successes and failures, their struggles, and lessons learned. Snipers are highly trained, brave, silent killers. They undergo specialized training and operate independently with little support from their parent commands, close to enemy positions. Snipers are chosen based on their marksmanship, mental stability, patience, and physical ability. They stalk the enemy, while concealed in their operational overwatches, to protect our checkpoints and convoys, and to direct action missions. Despite the renown of Chris Kyle and the extraordinary success of the book and movie American Sniper, snipers do not have lead lives of glory and fame; their lives are a struggle. Serving as a sniper requires that you do your job successfully every time, because the consequences of not being successful include the loss of innocent lives, or living with other consequences that can haunt a shooter till the day he dies. In the end, just like any other service members, they put their lives on the line – willingly – to defend our freedom and liberties, and our country.
