Shooting War

Shooting Up: A Short History of Drugs and War examines how intoxicants have been put to the service of states, empires, and their armies throughout history. Since the beginning of organized combat, armed forces have prescribed drugs to their members for two general purposes: to enhance performance during combat and to counter the trauma of killing and witnessing violence after it is over.

The revised and updated edition of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's modern classic about the psychology of combat, hailed by the Washington Post as "an illuminating account of how soldiers learn to kill and how they live with the experiences of having killed." In World War II, only 15 to 20 percent of...

Imagine you are nine years old. Your best friend’s father is arrested, half your classmates disappear from school, and someone burns down the house across the road. Imagine you have to cross a snow-covered mountain range at night in order to escape the soldiers who are trying to kill you. How would you deal with these memories once you are an adult? Jones, a relief worker and child psychiatrist, interviewed over 40 Serb and Muslim children who came of age during the Bosnian War and now returns, 20 years after the war began, to discover the adults they have become.

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’ TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A sweeping history of one of the nation’s most important African American churches and a profound story of courage and grace amid the fight for racial justice—from Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist...

American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 presents the epic history of America’s most controversial weapon. In the 1950s, an obsessive firearms designer named Eugene Stoner invented the AR-15 rifle in a California garage. High-minded and patriotic, Stoner sought to devise a lightweight...

A paradigm-shifting new approach to ending the epidemic of violence in our lifetime, using the same epidemic control playbook that has rid the world of other contagious diseases. “Leads us down an entirely new path to a world beyond violence” —Nicholas Kristoff Violence is often described...

Secret Service agent Clint Hill reveals the stories behind the iconic images of the five tragic days surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in this 60th anniversary edition of the New York Times bestseller. On November 22, 1963, three shots were fired in Dallas, President John F...

From sweeping tales of war and philosophy to darkly comic journeys through bureaucracy and haunting visions of dystopia, this collection gathers some of the most profound and provocative works ever written. Each novel offers a unique window into the complexities of the human condition, set against the backdrop of Russia's rich and turbulent history.

On May 4, 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio, political fires that had been burning across America during the 1960s exploded. Antiwar protesters wearing bell-bottom jeans hurled taunts and rocks at another group of young Americans—National Guardsmen sporting gas masks and rifles. At half past noon, violence unfolded with chaotic speed, as guardsmen—many of whom had joined the Guard to escape the draft—opened fire on the students. Kent State meticulously re-creates the divided cultural landscape of America during the Vietnam War and popular anxieties around the country.

The firearms used by troops during WWII were by and large built with steel and hardwood. Some aluminum and polymers were used here and there, but when you think of WWII guns, you think hardwood and steel; M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Thompson submachine gun, Mosin-Nagant, 8mm Mauser, .303 Enfield, etc. During the post-WWII era, every nation who had participated in the aforementioned engagement was looking to make improvements in their country’s arsenal. As the Cold War was a significant era for not just the United States, but the rest of the world, the weapons developed and used during that era...

"A majestic book." --Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score A unique joint memoir by a U.S. Marine and a conflict photographer whose unlikely friendship helped both heal their war-wounded bodies and souls "The dueling-piano spirit of SHOOTING GHOSTS works because its authors...

Turn Your Weekends into Profitable Adventures and Uncover the Hidden Treasure Beneath Your Feet! One of the most complete guides to metal detecting available! Are you tired of the weekend routine? Do you dream of adventure, mystery, and a side hustle that actually pays you to get outdoors? Imagine pulling a 125-year-old silver coin from the ground on your Saturday morning walk, holding a piece of history that’s been waiting just for you. This isn’t a fantasy—it’s the reality of metal detecting, and The Weekend Treasure Hunter is your complete roadmap to turn this exciting hobby into...

Hugh Kerr Mystery Series The Conundrum of Shooting Fish in a Barrel Book XIV This adventure begins with Ellen's best friend's request for help. Judy’s phone call alters the couple’s plans for the weekend. Instead of relaxing and preparing for the expected arrival of their first child, Hugh, and the very pregnant Ellen Kerr rush to northern Los Angeles County where a major Western movie location is situated. The excitement of being on an actual production set is seriously hampered by the unexpected and tragic death of one of the picture’s headliners. Lieutenant Hank Wade is already at ...

“An indispensable Olympic resource and a lot of pure fun.”––Jack McCallum, author of the New York Times bestseller Dream Team Faster! Higher! Stronger! Stranger! A glorious tapestry of legendary characters, forgotten records, crazy accomplishments, unbelievable feats, wacky contests, and...

The moment I was shot, I froze in disbelief. I wasn't sure what had just happened, I remember thinking, "Am I shot?" I didn't feel any pain, but the impact felt as if I was hit in the chest with a baseball bat. However, instantly, my worst fears were confirmed when I saw massive amounts of bright red blood flowing through my fingers and down my chest.

Alien invaders take one of America’s most contentious issues, Gun Control, and use it for their interest.

RABBIT AND HIS DEPUTIES ARE CHARGED WITH SUPPRESSING A RANGE WAR BEFORE IT GETS OUT OF HAND. BY ORDER OF THE US PRESIDENT, HE IS ALLOWED TO USE DEADLY FORCE IF NEEDED. THEY ARE FACING A LARGE NUMBER OF GUNMEN WHO LIKE TO KILL. WHILE THERE HE LEARNS A LIITLE MORE INFORMATION ON THE TWO MEN WHO KILLED HIS LITTLE SISTER A FEW YEARS BEFORE.

"Marie" erzählt die Geschichte zweier Schwestern mit jüdischen Wurzeln, die beide ein großes Ziel haben: Sie wollen den Zweiten Weltkrieg überleben. Ihre Wege trennen sich jedoch schon bald. Während Marie von dem verbitterten Fritz Heider entführt wird und unter seinen Übergriffen leidet, wird Sarah in ein Arbeitslager gebracht, wo sie andere Widrigkeiten überstehen muss. Marie versucht mit allen Mitteln das Versprechen einzulösen, das sie ihrer sterbenden Mutter gegeben hat und klammert sich am Leben fest. Zu ihrem Glück bekommt sie von unerwarteter Seite Hilfe.

Two worlds collide... For the first time in the long histories of two families, a night is coming when both will be present with their eyes on the same prize. On one side is a family who work theft with precision. They have the charisma and charm to create an image … an illusion. When they're around, something can be there one minute and gone the next, never to be seen again. On the other side is a family with members who are rash, impatient and violent. They won't pretend to be what they're not and they waste no time on such things as charm. On one night a clash of methods will result in...

When Damien Cave brought his young family to Sydney to set up the New York Times’ Australian Bureau, they encountered the local pursuits of Nippers and surfing – and a completely different approach to risk that changed the way they lived their lives. Damien Cave has always been fascinated by...