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Green Beret is more than a story of survival; it is a testament to courage, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of a Royal Marine. Whether you are a military enthusiast, a student of history, or someone looking for inspiration, this book will resonate with all who value resilience and the strength to carry on—no matter the cost.

This extraordinary one-volume biography vividly portrays the unbreakable link between George Washington and the nation he helped create, defend, and govern. From his military career's beginnings with the Virginia Regiment, here is the exceptional decisiveness that led him to fire the opening shots in the 1754 war between England and France, the unshakable determination which, in the darkest winter of the American Revolution, demanded total victory and yielded to nothing less.

A postman's mundane routine takes an unexpected turn when John MacGregor finds himself entangled in a web of crime and artistic passion. From the grey streets of Nottingham to the vibrant beaches of Koh Toa, his journey unfolds against the backdrop of tattoos and shadows. "Fragments of the Canvas" traces the contours of his life, exploring the intricate interplay between redemption and the darker hues of human nature.

"A Royal Marines Disposition" is a stark, honest account of a former Royal Marine’s experience during the Falkland War, emphasizing extraordinary courage, duty, and the burden of remembrance. The narrator recounts moments of despair and triumph with precise, stoic clarity, creating a chilling portrayal of war’s brutality and the unwavering sense of duty that drives soldiers. The film explores themes of confession, solitude, and the release that comes from confronting traumatic memories, offering a glimpse into the disciplined yet chaotic reality of war. The narration oscillates between ...

In the heart of Nottingham's All Saints neighbourhood, where the misty mornings conceal dark secrets, Johnathan takes his faithful dog Max for early walks. But these seemingly routine outings become the backdrop for an obsession that spirals into the depths of depravity. As he encounters the working girls of Forest Road East, Johnathan's life becomes entwined with theirs. He seeks to document their world with a hidden 'GoPro' camera, capturing the gritty reality of their existence. But his voyeuristic curiosity takes a dangerous turn, leading him down a treacherous path where the line ...

Blood Spurts Without pain, there can be no pleasure. Behind the closed doors of academia, a secret society stirs—where blood is both ritual and release, and desire is etched in flesh. When university staff member Mary, war-hardened ex-Marine Mike, and enigmatic student Amy form an unlikely and dangerous bond, their shared lust for pain and pleasure draws others into their twisted web. But what begins as consensual exploration spirals into chaos when a night of indulgence ends with a body—and a roomful of suspects. As lies unravel and hidden motives come to light, the Blood Spurts are ...

Recommended listening for all Americans as well as for foreigners seeking to gain historical wisdom and insight, this magisterial and lucid history of America, from the beginning to the present, is written with a lighter touch by a respected historian.

YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK Well, Here It Is By John Alden War veteran. Elite diver. Tattooist. Survivor. John Alden has lived a life most men only dream—or fear—of living. In this gripping and unfiltered memoir, Alden takes us from the frozen battlefields of the Falklands to the oil rigs of the Middle East, the neon-lit backstreets of Bangkok to the crushing solitude of life offshore. With brutal honesty and dry humour, he shares the hard-earned lessons, near misses, wild nights, and quiet regrets that defined a lifetime on the edge. From living in beach huts and diving at 140 feet to ...

The Blood Spurts Series by John Alden A dark psychological thriller series that blurs the lines between pleasure and pain, truth and lies, life and legacy. Across four chilling volumes — Blood Spurts, Crimson Veil, Blood Reckoning, and the explosive finale Blood Legacy — this haunting saga unearths the cost of secrets buried in blood. What begins as a secretive university game — part dare, part confession, part ritual — spirals into a multi-generational conspiracy orchestrated by an ancient Watchers’ council. At the centre is Mike Halston, a former Royal Marine turned reluctant ...

The game was never just a game. What began as a thrill-seeking dare in a forgotten hotel room has spiralled into a dark conspiracy far beyond what Mike, Mary, and Sarah ever imagined. Debbie’s death was only the opening move. The Watchers have been keeping score—and now the Archive is complete. Haunted by the past, hunted by those who erase truth, and fractured by secrets, the survivors must choose bury the darkness or drag it screaming into the light. But the deeper they dig, the more horrifying the truth becomes. Blood has always been the currency—and now it’s time to pay. As ...

They thought the past was buried. They thought the Watchers’ game was over. They were wrong. Mike, the hardened ex-Royal Marine, and Sarah, the sharp survivor, find themselves entangled in a deadly web where old betrayals resurface and no one can be trusted — not even the allies they once called friends. The Watchers’ Council has revealed its true hand, and the trap is already closing. As the lines between predator and prey blur, Mike and Sarah must face not only the shadowy forces hunting them but the darkness they’ve both carried inside since that first, fateful night — the ...

They thought the nightmare had ended with the river. But secrets don’t drown so easily. In Crimson Veil, the chilling sequel to Blood Spurts, the survivors of that harrowing night are fractured, hunted, and hiding truths even from each other. When a series of cryptic envelopes begin appearing—bearing photographs, veiled threats, and clues to something far more orchestrated—the group is forced back into the shadows they tried to escape. Amy is on the run. Sarah is being watched. Jane is chasing ghosts. And Mike… Mike is ready to fight. As the noose tightens with a police ...

It's not often that an acclaimed historian is revealed to be the author of light verse, but John R. Alden here presents us with 1,707 couplets, quatrains, and other terse verse in the tradition of Ogden Nash. His subject matter ranges from dinosaurs to computers, from Confucius to Darwin, from Jonah to George Bush. His wit, wisdom, and powers of observation are sure to amuse and delight. A sample: "How did Arkman Noah / Provide for protozoa?"