Military Ethics

In this sweepingly ambitious overview of World War II, Michael Burleigh combines meticulous scholarship with a remarkable depth of knowledge and an astonishing scope. By exploring the moral sentiments of entire societies and their leaders and how such attitudes changed under the impact of total war, Burleigh presents listeners with a fresh and powerful perspective on a conflict that continues to shape world politics.

From Pulitzer Prize-¬?winning journalist David Wood, a battlefield view of moral injury, the signature wound of America's 21st century wars. Most Americans are now familiar with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its prevalence among troops. In this groundbreaking new book, David Wood...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this inspiring meditation on courage, Senator John McCain shares his most cherished stories of ordinary individuals who have risked everything to defend the people and principles they hold most dear. “We are taught to understand, correctly, that courage is...

A powerful exposé of how modern institutions betray the very people sworn to uphold them — and a blueprint for rebuilding trust, integrity, and leadership. Corrections, law enforcement, public safety, government agencies—across the nation, employees are taking oaths to serve their communities, only to be betrayed by the institutions they depend on. Organizational Betrayal uncovers the mechanisms behind this crisis: toxic culture, political pressure, retaliation, failed leadership, and systems that reward silence over integrity. Drawing on organizational psychology, leadership theory, ...

A Soldier’s Life That Crosses Decades, Wars, And Impossible Decisions Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1954, Edward Zobrist never imagined his fifty-year military and corporate career would take him from the jungles of Vietnam to Cold War operations, from the Fall of Saigon to Iraq’s post-war reconstruction. Crossing Lines is not just another war memoir — it’s a rare, true story of military leadership, personal sacrifice, and courage during some of the most defining moments in modern American history. Inside This Powerful Vietnam War Biography, You’ll Experience: Decades of global ...

"A call to arms and to action, for anyone with a conscience, anyone alarmed about the decline of our democracy." — New York Times-bestselling author Wendell Potter "Powerful...His extensively reported tales of individual whistleblowers and their often cruel fates are compelling...They reveal...

In Just War Reconsidered: Strategy, Ethics, and Theory, James M. Dubik draws on years of research as well as his own experiences as a soldier and teacher to fill the gaps left by other theorists. He applies moral philosophy, political philosophy, and strategic studies to historical and contemporary case studies to reveal the inaccuracies and moral bankruptcy that inform some of the literature on military ethics.

An instant New York Times bestseller! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. The Hero Code is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from...

They were forged in war. Now they have to decide what kind of peace they’ll live in. Captain Zara and the crew of the UNSS Nostromo have seen what happens when power slips the leash, when code becomes god, and whole worlds are treated as acceptable losses. They’re supposed to be on the other side of that now, charting safer corridors, rebuilding what was broken, and keeping the Weave routes open for the scattered frontier. But the core worlds have a new dream of “stability.” Risk scores. Behavior forecasts. Invisible systems that sort entire populations into neat, manageable ...

Is peace an aberration? The New York Times bestselling author of Paris 1919 offers a provocative view of war as an essential component of humanity. NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW “Margaret MacMillan has produced another seminal work. . . . She is...

This program is read by the author. In Never Enough, Mike Hayes—former Commander of SEAL Team TWO—helps listeners apply high-stakes lessons about excellence, agility, and meaning across their personal and professional lives. Mike Hayes has lived a lifetime of once-in-a-lifetime experiences...

As seen on 60 Minutes A New York Times bestselling, explosive memoir about the creation and implementation of the controversial enhanced interrogation techniques by the former Chief Operations Officer for the CIA’s Center for Counterterrorism. Former Chief of the CIA’s Center for...

Coward. It’s a grave insult, likely to provoke anger, shame, even violence. But what exactly is cowardice? When terrorists are called cowards, does it mean the same as when the term is applied to soldiers? And what, if anything, does cowardice have to do with the rest of us? Bringing together sources from court-martial cases to literary and film classics such as Dante’s Inferno, The Red Badge of Courage, and The Thin Red Line, Cowardice recounts the great harm that both cowards and the fear of seeming cowardly have done, and traces the idea of cowardice’s power to its evolutionary roots.

Book 3: The Mayday 2026 Chronicles In the mountain’s heart, the war never ends. Inside Cheyenne Mountain, the officers of NORAD witness the unthinkable—nuclear detonations across the continent, satellites falling silent, and the nation they were sworn to defend reduced to static. Cut off from every network, they are now the last watch standing. General Michael Ross faces an impossible choice: preserve command, reach survivors, or take the ultimate step to prevent further escalation. Every order echoes through steel corridors where loyalty, conscience, and fear collide. As radiation ...

Sarge: An Exemplar Essay on the Life and Legacy of MSgt John Chapman In Sarge, Paul J. Ferguson examines the life and legacy of John A. Chapman—not as a tale of heroism frozen in a single moment, but as a study in duty carried beyond the limits of self-preservation. Rather than retelling the events of Takur Ghar as spectacle, this Exemplar Essay reflects on what Chapman’s actions reveal about responsibility when escape is possible, survival is uncertain, and obligation remains. Chapman did not act because success was assured. He acted because leaving was no longer acceptable. Through a ...

How the Military-Industrial Complex Shapes Technological Progress By Kevin L. Michel A groundbreaking exploration of how war, security, and innovation have shaped the modern world—and the urgent question of whether we can redirect technological progress toward a more just and sustainable future. For centuries, military research and innovation have fueled some of humanity’s most transformative technologies. From gunpowder and nuclear energy to the internet, GPS, and artificial intelligence, many of today’s most powerful tools were first developed under the banner of national security. ...

Scourge: An Exemplar Essay on the Life and Legacy of Lt Col William E. Dyess In Scourge, Paul J. Ferguson examines the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel William E. Dyess—not as a story of suffering alone, but as a study in responsibility carried forward under extreme conditions. Dyess endured captivity during the Second World War under circumstances that stripped away comfort, authority, and certainty. Survival would have been sufficient. Instead, Dyess chose what followed—speaking truth without accusation, returning to service without exemption, and continuing to carry obligation ...

"A chilling, necessary, and profoundly neutral look at the algorithmic revolution of warfare." Is the "Human-in-the-Loop" a lie? In AI War Is Here: Not Science Fiction Anymore, Dr. Joseph A. Ippolito delivers a devastatingly clear-eyed analysis of how artificial intelligence has already seized control of the global "Kill Chain." Moving beyond the "Sentience Trap" of science fiction, this book explores the reality of the front line: a world of predictive analytics, automated target recognition, and the crushing velocity of machine-led engagement. Inside this high-stakes exploration, you will...

In this incisive blend of personal narrative and philosophical inquiry, journalist and activist Barrett Holmes Pitner seeks a new way to talk about racism in America. Can new language reshape our understanding of the past and expand the possibilities of the future? The Crime Without a Name...

Imagine if FIRST CONTACT happened in 1947 Roswell, NM just after WWII ended and they needed our help. In 1947 Geogram makes first contact with Malcolm Dow and Adam Rabinowitz. The army privates agree to help the life-form, and try to contact General Jones, while avoiding the anti-alien majority in their chain of command. With junior reporter Charlotte Baker hot on their heels, time is of the essence before panic sweeps the globe. Dow and General Newman recruit scientist Mary Goss to help incorporate the alien tech into their equipment for their desperate mission. Failure means not only the ...