William Doyle
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Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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The extraordinary World War II story of shipwreck and survival that paved John F. Kennedy's path to power – hailed as a "breathtaking account" by James Patterson, "masterfully written" by historian Douglas Brinkley, and "the finest book" ever written on the subject by Lt. Commander William Liebenow, the man who rescued JFK and the PT 109 crew in August 1943.
In the early morning darkness of August 2, 1943, during a chaotic nighttime skirmish amid...
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English
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In "American Gun", the deadliest sniper in U.S. history tracks down and shoots the most important American firearms, from a flintlock rifle to a Colt revolver to the latest high-tech weapon he used as a SEAL. Chris Kyle uses these guns as a window on United States history, making the sweeping argument that the American story has been tied to and shaped by the gun.
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English
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This second edition of the most authoritative and comprehensive history of the French Revolution draws on a wealth of new research in order to reassess the greatest of all revolutions. It includes a generous chronology of events and an extended bibliographical essay providing an examination of the historiography of the Revolution. Beginning with the accession of Louis XVI in 1774, leading historian William Doyle traces the history of France through...
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English
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"From the Duck Dynasty star and #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a rollicking popular history of fishing in America. American Fisherman traces the impact fishing has had in shaping America's history, and reveals the influential role it has played in defining our lives. Willie Robertson persuasively argues that America became what it is today in no small part because of the anglers that call it home. From harvesting New England cod to fly...
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Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Written with the cooperation of the Naval Special Warfare community, here is the definitive history of the U.S. Navy SEALs, a chronicle that reveals the inside story behind the greatest combat operations of our nation's most celebrated warriors. The authors draw on exclusive interviews with more than 100 special operators (including multiple Medal of Honor recipients), as well as thousands of pages of declassified documents, to create a vivid portrait...
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New American Library
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of U.S. Army captain and Arab linguist Travis Patriquin, who rallied support for a tribal revolt by Sunni Arab sheiks of Anbar province against Al Qaeda, creating a turning point that dramatically lowered area violence.
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Publisher
New American Library
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Montel imparts his personal recipe for healthy and happy living, and shares his 21-Day Living Well Food and Workout Program, a three-phased health plan for fast, fit results. For anyone who wants to fight chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, and neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis--or who just wants to feel spectacular in their daily life.--From publisher description.
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Publisher
New American Library
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Renowned talk show host Montel Williams chronicles his personal battle against a life threatening disease, the foods and regimen that countered his illness, and reveals how everyone could benefit from his dynamic plan for better health.