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Courage Under Fire is the first book published about Operation Lamar Plain. After fifty years, the story of the renowned 101st Airborne's major offensive near Tam Ky, South Vietnam, remains largely unknown. Fighting at Tam Ky by the 1st Brigade began 15 May 1969 while the 101st's 3rd Brigade battled on Hamburger Hill. The political consequences of Hamburger Hill's high casualties caused Lamar Plain and its high casualties to remain classified and undisclosed. Decades later, the fighting at Tam Ky is mostly forgotten except by those who fought there.

Steven A. Sund, one of only ten men in history to hold the title of Chief of the US Capitol Police, has coordinated dozens of National Special Security Events, responded to numerous critical incidents and active shooter events, and has protected every living US president. But nothing could have prepared him for the violent attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Seeing self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', the Stoic philosophy called for the restraint of animal instincts and the importance of upright ethical ideals and virtuous living. Seneca's writings are a profound, powerfully moving and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind. 

From the New York Times bestselling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day, the definitive book on Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, the most momentous expedition in American history and one of the great adventure stories of all time. In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson...

The heroic accounts of Australian Army Nursing Sisters Margaret Anderson and Vera Torney who survived the perilous evacuation of Singapore in 1942. The nursing profession is one historically filled with everyday heroes whose work often makes the difference between life and death. Yet Nursing...

Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. Known during the Civil War as the "Angel of the Battlefield," remarkable Clara Barton helped to save countless lives on the frontlines of battle. She went on to find thousands of missing soldiers and to organize the American National Red Cross. An incredible story of service and sacrifice.

Is she a hero or a traitor? CIA Officer Reed Decklin had better figure it out soon. Because the stakes are higher than they've ever been! Before you read Strike Force, find out what happened in this book to bring Piper and Reed to the brink of disaster. Framed for taking out her entire team, former CIA Officer Piper Morgan barely managed to escape with her life. On the run for two years, Piper has no idea how wide-spread the conspiracy to frame her really is, or to what length those behind her downfall are willing to go to ensure her silence. Despite the mountains of evidence formed against...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER “This funny, insightful, and deliciously dishy memoir” (Town & Country) from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, and Glory, creator of thirtysomething, and executive producer...

Armor Up Devotional, Volume 3: Courage Under Fire In a world where pressure is constant and opposition is real, courage is not optional—it’s essential. Armor Up Devotional: Volume 3 – Courage Under Fire challenges believers to stand firm when faith is tested, trials intensify, and the heat of life rises. This powerful installment in the Armor Up series equips athletes, coaches, and leaders to respond with boldness, resilience, and unwavering trust in God. Through dynamic daily devotionals, real-life applications, and Scripture-driven insights, Coach David Angeron and James Sang Lee ...

The stories inside this book share pains of the past. The 5 women who share their story take you through their process to heal, to love, and to transmute their feelings of anger, ridicule, and just the unknowing and uncertainty.

Rebuild the lost trust in your relationship, heal from the trauma of infidelity, and create a stronger, more resilient marriage with a proven program based on 22 years of clinical experience. Nothing hurts more than discovering your partner has been unfaithful. But an affair doesn’t mean your partner doesn’t love you or that your relationship is over. Many couples have recovered from infidelity and saved their marriages. You can too.

The Gulf War was the first American war with women in combat command positions, and Captain Karen Emma Walden was one of the best. Yet, when her medevac, a Huey, was shot down over enemy territory, Captain Walden became a casualty, along with one of her men. Now, the army wants to give Captain Walden a medal - the kind fastened on so many men in wars past, but never before on a woman.

'A man selfless in the face of threat. Courageous in the face of terror. Generous in the face of suffering. And humble in the face of an honour bestowed.' Dame Quentin Bryce On 24 August 2010, in battle in Afghanistan, Corporal Daniel Keighran risked his life in a hail of gunfire to save his...

Left behind. Hunted. Chosen. The battle for truth begins. . . The world changed in an instant. The truth came too late. After the global vanishings leave cities in chaos and hearts shattered, the world turns to one man—Daniel Pamphili, a charismatic new world leader. But behind the smiles and promises lies the darkest deception of all. As nuclear fire rains down and safe houses burn, a scattered remnant rises from the ashes of Strike Force. Logan Maddox, a disillusioned cop on the run. Carly Wynn, a medic haunted by betrayal. Jax, a teen hacker whose own family sold him out. Together, ...

Why were the American POWs imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton so resilient in captivity and so successful in their subsequent careers? This book presents six principles practiced within the POW organizational culture that can be used to develop high-performance teams everywhere. The authors offer examples from both the POWs’ time in captivity and their later professional lives that identify, in real-life situations, the characteristics necessary for sustainable, high-performance teamwork.

Courage to Grow tells how a small school in Austin, Texas, sparked a worldwide awakening of families, who believe every child deserves to find a calling that will change the world. In an age where Google shares information, Uber shares cars, and Airbnb shares rooms, Acton Academy turns learning upside down by equipping children to share learning with each other, in a close-knit community with extremely high standards of excellence.

It is a story about the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep their community safe from fire. When the city burns, they run toward the flames. They live for the call. They die for each other. And sometimes… they fall in love between the fires. Author’s Note: Each book in this series is a STAND-ALONE book, and can be read in any order. HEA guaranteed. Just loads of unforgettable action, suspense, and romance.

Faith Under Fire: Dramatic Stories of Christian Courage celebrates the lives of 18 Christian men, women, and children who chose to do what they knew to be right, even if the rest of the world hated them for it.

As World War II raged, millions of men and women confronted injury, destruction, separation from home and loved ones, chaos, and death. These challenges and traumas and many others forced an entire generation of everyday heroes to take stock of their lives. And in the process, many turned to God...

Step into the extraordinary life of Alvin C. York, a humble farmer from Tennessee whose unparalleled bravery during World War I transformed him into an American legend. This gripping screenplay captures the essence of his journey, from his early struggles and awakening to his heroic actions on the battlefield and his impactful return home. ACT I: Roots and Awakening Journey back to the humble beginnings of Alvin C. York in the rugged hills of Tennessee. This act delves into York's early life, portraying the struggles and values that shaped his character. Witness his personal transformation ...