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The white power movement in America wants a revolution. It has declared all-out war against the federal government and its agents, and has carried out - with military precision - an escalating campaign of terror against the American public. In Bring the War Home, Kathleen Belew gives us the first full history of the movement that consolidated in the 1970s and 1980s around a potent sense of betrayal in the Vietnam War and made tragic headlines in the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building.

Unlock the Secret to Homeownership with the Benefit You’ve Already Earned For over 80 years, the VA Home Loan program has helped millions of veterans, active-duty service members, and military families achieve the American dream of homeownership. Yet far too many eligible heroes never take full advantage of this powerful benefit—often because of myths, confusion, or lack of clear guidance. VA Home Loan Secrets is your step-by-step roadmap to buying your first or next home with confidence. Written in plain, practical language, this guide takes you inside the VA loan process from start to...

From award-winning and bestselling author David Nasaw, a brilliant re-examination of post-World War II America that looks beyond the victory parades and into the veterans’—and nation’s—unhealed traumas In its duration, geographical reach, and ferocity, World War II was unprecedented, and...

Sgt. Steve Maharidge, like many of his generation, hardly ever talked about the war. The only sign he'd served in it was a single black and white photograph of himself and another soldier tacked to the wall of his basement workshop. After Steve Maharidge's death, his son Dale, now an adult, began a 12-year quest to understand his father's preoccupation with the photo. What had happened during the battle for Okinawa, and why had his father remained silent about his experiences and the man in the picture, Herman Mulligan? In his search for answers, Maharidge sought out the survivors of Love Company.

For well over a century, traditional Civil War histories have concluded in 1865, with a bitterly won peace and Union soldiers returning triumphantly home. In a landmark work that challenges sterilized portraits accepted for generations, Civil War historian Brian Matthew Jordan creates an entirely new narrative.

Four sweet and clean Christian romances to warm your heart this holiday season! Snuggle up with these faith-filled stories of hope and love, celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Visit London for a series of Christmas dates, experience New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh, fall in love after a marriage of convenience in a beach town, and discover home and healing in small-town Oregon, all within the pages of these complete and standalone romances. If you love Hallmark movies, Love Inspired Books, and deeply emotional stories of overcoming heartache to find happily-ever-afters, chances are the...

The burn pits were never supposed to follow us home. But they did. In The Fire That Followed Us Home, Jeffrey A Sabins delivers a raw, unfiltered story about life beside the burn pit in Afghanistan and the long shadow it casts years later. This is not a dramatic retelling. It is the truth as veterans lived it. The trash, the waste, the uniforms, the blood stained cloth, the choking smoke that settled over everything, and the silent damage that did not show up until long after boots came off the sand. This story follows the fire from the pits overseas to the bonfires veterans gather around ...

This book discusses how military veterans can purchase a home and invest in real estate, starting with their VA Home Loan and then pivoting to other types of financing. This book also explores new perspectives on wealth-building and financial freedom that are uniquely available to military veterans, from mere ideological perspectives and character traits to actual VA-secured loan guarantees. Learn to re-define and exterminate bad debt and liabilities from your life and investment portfolio...and capitalize on the applications of good debt, assets, equity, and cash flow. This book also ...

We all struggle sometimes. Even those of us who are known for our valor. When a down-and-out young veteran winds up homeless for the holidays, he takes the only job that he can find, dressing up as a mall Santa. When a murder happens at the mall, our hero finds himself in a situation that's tighter than a chimney. A single mom Good Samaritan who reaches out to help begins to wonder about the wisdom of her decision, when he is accused of murder. Will he lose everything that he’s fought so hard to gain, or will the magic of Christmas come to his aid in time?

Brilliantly researched and vividly told, The Unknowns is a timeless tale of heeding the calls of duty and brotherhood and humanizes the most consequential event of the 20th century, which still casts a shadow a century later. Celebrated military historian and best-selling author Patrick O'Donnell illuminates the saga behind the creation of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and recreates the moving ceremony during which it was consecrated.

It’s been 366 days since I laid eyes on my wife. And 364 more before I’m scheduled to return home… Tragedy changed Malaysia’s plans. On the journey home, she was filled with sorrow and joy tugging at her heart. She hadn’t slept in a week because of the trauma, and was looking forward to the only person she knew could give her peace—her wife. She’d need her more than ever now and hoped their love could withstand the changes that were her new existence.

Unlock the door to your dream home with confidence and clarity through Navigating VA Home Loans, the ultimate guide crafted to empower veterans and their families on the journey to homeownership. This comprehensive eBook delves into every facet of VA home loans, demystifying the process and offering invaluable insights tailored for those who have served. Begin your exploration with an introduction to the fundamentals of VA home loans, tracing their history and understanding their purpose. Navigate eligibility criteria with ease, ensuring you're well-prepared before stepping into the realm ...

This Christmas Eve, I had one simple plan: close up the family café and face another quiet night alone. But fate had other ideas when Trystan—the boy who was once my best friend and first love—walked back into my life, dusted with snow and wearing a Marine uniform that made my heart skip a beat. I never expected to see him again, let alone offer him a place to stay when a canceled flight leaves him stranded. Under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights and over cups of hot cocoa, old memories resurface and the sparks between us reignite. But letting him in means risking the walls I've ...

Volume six of The Things Our Fathers Saw World War II oral history series. In The Bulge and Beyond, you will be with the soldiers going into the heart of the bloodiest single battle fought by the US Army in American history, the so-called "Battle of the Bulge". You will be with them as they feel the sense the fear of the unknown, the crush of impending doom, the scale of being amongst the columns of young, tired men slogging into a forest, medieval and dark, with the complete inability to ever get warm again.19,000 American GIs never saw their mothers again.

"The book that America needs right now." --Tom Brokaw, journalist and author of The Greatest Generation "Jake Wood offers one of the most soaring definitions of service I've ever seen." --Maria Shriver, award-winning journalist and author of I've Been Thinking From Marine sniper Jake Wood, a...

Imagine the Civil War underway today. Up-to-the-minute dispatches in daily newspapers. Real time dialog on social media. Cable television broadcasting live pictures from the fighting. It’s easy to become accustomed to getting our daily news and information quickly – with a tap on an app! Not so during the war years in the 19th century. Newspapers were the mass media of the time. They played a dominant, and some might say, monopolistic, role in forming public opinion. Editors chose sides and their opinions were liberally extolled on their pages, whether it was in how a story was ...

This true story of two decorated combat veterans who find a new way to save their comrades and heal their country is “a great look at two of the best veteran organizations going and the incredible humans who make the effort work” (Jon Stewart). In Charlie Mike, a true account that “reads...

This book argues that the elements that contribute to healing war trauma - including safety, connection, community, dialogue, mutual respect, diversity, and compassion - can help build a stronger nation. But this message comes with a warning and a challenge not just for caregivers, veterans service organizations, governmental departments, Congress, and the White House, but for all Americans. War creates incalculable suffering - not only among those on the front lines, but also among those left behind.

She came home to rebuild her life… not to rekindle an old flame. After the slow collapse of a toxic marriage, Emily Breaux returns to Bon Chance, Louisiana, determined to reclaim more than just her independence. She’s ready to start fresh, one home-cooked meal and second chance at a time. Helping her is Noah Devereaux. Her childhood best friend turned quiet, steady confidant. A veteran with wounds of his own, Noah spends his days fixing what’s broken… even when it isn’t his to mend. Between simmering pots and shared meals, Emily and Noah discover that sometimes, the best recipes ...

Unlock the door to essential benefits and resources with "Understanding the Basics," your comprehensive guide to navigating the VA benefits landscape. Whether you're a veteran, active service member, or a family member, this eBook is a treasure trove of information tailored to help you make the most of what's available. Begin your journey in Chapter 1 with an introduction to the history and purpose of VA benefits, learning who qualifies and how to apply. Grasp the essentials of health care benefits in Chapter 2, as you uncover the enrollment process and access medical services with ease. ...