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1) ERUPTION
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A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano.
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"January 1918. Laura Iven was a field nurse until she was wounded and discharged from the medical corps, leaving behind a brother still fighting in Flanders. Now home in Halifax, Canada, Laura receives word of Freddie's death, but something doesn't make sense. Determined to uncover the truth, Laura returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital. November 1917. Freddie Iven finds himself trapped in an overturned pillbox with an enemy soldier....
3) The women
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"'Women can be heroes, too.' When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins...
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Security manual for Close Protection operatives and Personal security professionals. For people interested in Body Guarding or security with regards to Personal security detail, Bodyguards or security professionals in general. This also deals with basic pistols skills and different techniques used by surveillance experts
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Broadside Books
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2023.
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English
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"In over a decade of working with veterans, Johnny Joey Jones has discovered the power of battle-forged friendships. Suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan, he faced a daunting recovery. But coming home would have been much harderwithout the support of his brothers and sisters in arms. In Unbroken Bonds of Battle, Joey tells the stories of those very warriors, who for years have supported and inspired him on the battlefield...
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A comprehensive guide to the process of applying and earning your commission.
Are you a former soldier, sailor, or airman who left the service without making the most of your potential? Are you a leader in the civilian sector who knows you have more to give back to the country you love? If so, you should consider entering the Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard, earn your commission as a Second Lieutenant, and begin or restart an exciting...
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Whether you are faced with an open wound, an airway obstruction, a head injury, a fracture or a snakebite, this book will teach you how to help yourself or save somebody's life. Here you will find thoroughly explained and easy to follow first aid measures for all types of casualties.
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The transition from civilian to that of a Marine is a process unlike any other in any branch of the military. As any potential recruit can imagine, Marine recruit training is difficult and challenging. Its purpose is to mold a Marine from the inside out. Nick "Gunny Pop" Popaditch is best known as the "Cigar Marine" and author of Once a Marine, a candid memoir about his service as a tank commander in Iraq, his horrific wounding in the first battle...
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Considered by many historians to be the truly decisive battle of the Civil War, Vicksburg is fascinating on many levels. A focal point of both western armies, the campaign of maneuver that finally isolated the Confederates in the city was masterful. The Navy's contribution to the Union victory was significant. The human drama of Vicksburg's beleaguered civilian population is compelling, and the Confederate cavalry dashes that first denied the Union...
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Eric Ouellet (Author)
Éric Ouellet détient un baccalauréat et une maîtrise en science politique de l'Université Laval, ville de Québec, et un doctorat en sociologie de l'Université York, à Toronto. Il s'est joint au Collège des Forces canadiennes en 2002, et a enseigné dans les domaines du leadership, commandement, gestion de la défense, et en sociologie du militaire et en sociologie politique. En 2005, il devenu Directeur des études...
12) U.S. Navy
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Black Rabbit Books
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[2023]
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English
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"Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Navy. From the group's fleet of ships to the people who use them, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Navy protects the United States"--Provided by publisher.
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John Wiley & Sons
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[2023]
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English
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"ASVAB: 1001 Practice Questions For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice answering questions on key concepts for all nine ASVAB subtests--in the book and online! Get the score you need to qualify for the military job you want, or raise your score to get a new job or advance in rank, with this useful book. These practice questions and detailed answer explanations will put you on the path to the greatest possible job flexibility, no matter...
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Encyclopedias, An Imprint of Abdo Reference
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[2024]
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Since the founding of the United States, wars have shaped the nation's history. This title explores the major conflicts in which the US military has been involved, examining the causes of these wars, how they were fought, and what their results were. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
18) Military robots
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Amicus Learning
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[2024]
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English
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"Questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of military robots, including how the military uses robots and what makes them unique. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--