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The author describes how, after working as a humanitarian around the world, he realized that he could do nothing to stop violence or prevent people from becoming refugees and soon joined the elite Navy SEALs, where he drew on his humanitarian training as he battled injustice.
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Set during World War II in Poland, a novel based on real-life heroes follows Elzbieta Rabinek over the course of the war, her involvement with the Resistance, and her love for a young man imprisoned in the Jewish ghetto whose passion leads him to fight in the Warsaw Uprising.
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Are you a badass? Badass is a general term used to describe behavior that is fearless, authentic and compassionate. A badass does not give up. Badasses will always push themselves for the better, no matter how hard it gets.
This book is a tribute to Jean-Luc Nash, a badass with a big heart. He was a West Point graduate, Special Forces Officer, 82nd Airborne Commander, and Defense Attache. What people like Jean-Luc Nash do is essential to protecting...
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Today's military is comprised of patriotic men and women who take an oath and are willing to give their lives in defense of our nation. Our nation's service members are well-trained and prepared for the rigors of deployments and combat, but unfortunately, most are ill-prepared for the rigors of marriage.
Help Me, I'm Married in the Military is based on my twenty years of experience as a Navy Chaplain and the thousands of hours I've spent working...
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The stories of WWII are compelling, and in some cases, you will be on the edge of your seat. Hard work, patriotism, and service shine through the words on the pages.
You will find this book fun and informative. The pictures help tell the story, especially during the moon launch.
The video links are a nice bonus. Just click on the link (for digital copies) and get lost in the moment.
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On the battlefield the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a Nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no Veteran behind.
-Dan Lipinski
We told them that we did not want anyone to get in trouble. We told them that we just wanted to find out what was really wrong with Chad and get on with our lives. We told them that we wanted the nightmare to be over with. We were exhausted, we were broken, we were almost defeated...
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It was 2006, and eight hundred soldiers from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) base in pseudonymous "Armyville," Canada, were scheduled to deploy to Kandahar. Many students in the Armyville school district were destined to be affected by this and several subsequent deployments. These deployments, however, represented such a new and volatile situation that the school district lacked-as indeed most Canadians lacked-the understanding required for an optimum...
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Improve your personal relationships. Most people's lives are complicated by family relationships. Birth order, our parents' relationship, and the "rules" we were brought up with can affect our self-esteem and relationships with spouses, children, and other family members. Family of Origin therapy and techniques can help you create better relationships. This easy-to-read, practical book explains how families function and what you can do to change the...
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True love not only does exist but is also found in most romantic relationships. By nature, we all need to love and to be loved during childhood and adult life. Unfortunately, key personality conflicts do not allow many people in relationships to sustain their true love toward each other.
Recognizing the red- and green-light scenarios described in this book will help people identify possible (and impossible) situations caused by personality differences....
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What is commitment and why is it so hard to achieve? We've all struggled in love, but if you picked up this book, it means you're ready to end cycles of pain and disappointment and foster a truly fulfilling relationship.
Committed will make you reevaluate the way you think about love. It is a relationship manual that unfolds in two parts: the work you'll need to perform on the inside and the seven distinct archetypes you'll encounter on the outside.
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Adultery is dangerous and destructive, which stems from a moment or moments of pleasure that draw you in physically and/or mentally.
A decision, one decision, led to multiple decisions that ultimately caused the destruction of my family. Now what is your marriage worth? What is your family worth? That's the question of thought among many that should have made me make the right decisions. I was misled by my reasoning and justification for my actions....
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Military spouse education is an often overlooked topic. With the proliferation of service member programs and benefits, and the spotlight on them, it is not uncommon for spouses to neglect looking into their own educational opportunities and benefits. The hectic life of a military family also often complicates the process of attending an institution of higher education, for spouses. There are numerous programs and benefits that a spouse may have access...
15) Welcome Home
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War leaves little of value in its wake. Foremost among its meager gifts is the bond of friendship between men, forged in adversity and tempered by the loss and sting of battle. It is ironic that the worst of man's endeavors should yield one of humanity's purest products.
Over 2.7 million men and women served in Viet Nam. For most of them, service in that conflict was a bittersweet experience. They have fond memories of the strong bonds of friendship...
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Learn How To Save And Rebuild Your Connection, Trust, Communication And Intimacy
This book has actionable steps and strategies on how to save your marriage and build trust, communication and intimacy. "And they lived happily ever after" That sounds like something out of a fairytale but every couple wishes for 'happily ever afters' when they are tying the knot (except if one or both of them are serious pessimists or sadists). Sadly however, very few...
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Colonel Fletcher Hinton, USMC, Retired, has had a storied career, but one aspect of his life remains wanting as his end approaches: family. Son Cary, a former Marine and now a college professor, is about to marry outside his race, and the old man, suffering a bout of dementia, insults Cary's fiancé. Too, Cary has moved his mother away from Fletcher, fearing the old man has hit her. This then is Fletcher Hinton's final battle - proving himself a good...
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Assuming You Have A Boyfriend/Girlfriend, Did Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend Marry You Today?
He is too far away in a different country and you want to close this gap in the next 8hours!
You missed an opportunity of being happily married today.
I know, you might disagree and that's fine, I won't blame you if you do.
But you would agree with me that there are people like you who took the vow and said I do today. Let's not even go too far. Some people just...
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atary The book Saluting our Veterans with Encouraging PoemsFacts and Resources. Is a masterpiece of work that can be used by Veterans , families, and organizations to help the Veterans in crisis. Im a two time Korea touring Veteran and i think his work and poems are impeccable and should be honored. Dr.James Turknett MPC , DMin, SSg E-6 United States Army . Drill Sgt/Platoon
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