Forgotten War (A Matt Drake Novel Book 4)
A brotherhood born in battle is endangered by a deadly secret in the latest astonishing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Zero Hour and Hostile Intent.
As a team, Matt Drake and his partner, Frodo, have watched each other's backs through some very dark days. But one thing they've never doubted was their commitment to each other...until now.
Frodo has been accused of a war crime ten years after leaving Afghanistan. Matt is determined to prove his friend innocent, but what will he do when he finds that his closest friend has secrets he won't share?
More info →Without Sanction (A Matt Drake Novel Book 1)
Defense Intelligence Agency operative Matt Drake broke a promise. A promise that cost three people their lives and crippled his best friend. Three months later, he's paralyzed by survivor's guilt and haunted by the memories of the fallen. Matt may have left Syria, but Syria hasn't left him.
In the midst of his self-imposed exile, Matt is dragged back into the world of espionage and assets that he tried to forget. A Pakistani scientist working for an ISIS splinter cell has created a terrifying weapon of mass destruction. The scientist offers to defect with the weapon, but he trusts just one man to bring him out of Syria alive—Matt Drake.
It’s a suicide mission—one man against an army of terrorists. Still, with stakes this high, Matt has no choice but to try. He’s going in on high alert, but he’s blind to his greatest vulnerability. His most dangerous enemy is closer to home—not on the battlefield, but in the Oval Office.
More info →View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World
A NASA astronaut and distinguished space photographer who spent more than seven months off the planet presents the infinite wonder of his astonishing aerial images of Earth, along with captivating tales of life at the edge of the atmosphere.
Astounding photographs of our world from outer space and edge-of-your-seat stories of survival in orbit--including close collegiality with Russian cosmonauts--make this a dazzling, personal account of living on the space shuttle. Few people get the experience of seeing the world from outer space--and no one has taken as many pictures of Earth from above as Terry Virts. Celebrated NASA astronaut, pilot of the space shuttle, crew member on Soyuz, and commander of the International Space Station, Virts has spent more than 200 days in space--and very few of those days went by without his reaching for his camera.
Now as never before, Virts shares the astronaut's view of the world, offering stunning aerial views of our planet and the vastness that surrounds it. The colors, shapes, details--and the stories they tell--are endlessly fascinating. Virts's book marries his exquisite photographs with glimpses of everyday life in orbit, including candid shots of fellow astronauts Scott Kelly and Samantha Cristoforetti. Amid this amazing show of Earth spectacles, he reflects on how the astronaut's point of view has shaped his life and spirit. Filled with magnificent photographs that will astonish and inspire, this book--and its intrepid author--becomes our guide to a new way of looking at the world.
More info →How to Astronaut: An Insider’s Guide to Leaving Planet Earth
"There's something intriguing to be learned on practically every page... [How to Astronaut] captures the details of an extraordinary job and turns even the mundane aspects of space travel into something fascinating."––Publishers Weekly
Ride shotgun on a trip to space with astronaut Terry Virts. A born storyteller with a gift for the surprising turn of phrase and eye for the perfect you-are-there details, he captures all the highs, lows, humor, and wonder of an experience few will ever know firsthand. Featuring stories covering survival training, space shuttle emergencies, bad bosses, the art of putting on a spacesuit, time travel, and much more!
More info →Life’s Bulldozer Moments: How Adversity Leads to Success in Life and Business
Donato Tramuto felt bulldozed by life as a child when he lost most of his hearing to an ear infection that left him isolated and treated as a failure. A succession of tragedies rocked his world, including a last minute decision to change his plans to fly out of Logan Airport on 9/11 on the same LA-bound flight that claimed the lives of his close friends. In this poignant and penetrating book, Tramuto, a successful health care entrepreneur and global philanthropist, recounts the business and life lessons he learned and shows that adversity can lead to success. He shows anyone bulldozed by life how to pull themselves out of the rubble, dust themselves off and find meaning and purpose.
More info →Team Relationship Management: The Science of Inspiring Trust & Peak Performance
This book is a practical guide for a new generation of conscious leaders. If you are as passionate about people’s wellbeing at work as you are about their performance, and understand the bond between the two, this book is for you.
More info →The Fabric of Character: Aristotle’s Theory of Virtue
Most traditional accounts of Aristotle's theory of ethical education neglect its cognitive aspects. This book asserts that, in Aristotle's view, excellence of character comprises both the sentiments and practical reason. Sherman focuses particularly on four aspects of practical reason as
they relate to character: moral perception, choicemaking, collaboration, and the development of those capacities in moral education. Throughout the book, she is sensitive to contemporary moral debates, and indicates the extent to which Aristotle's account of practical reason provides an
alternative to theories of impartial reason.
ARISTOTLE’S ETHICS: CRITICAL ESSAYS
The ethics of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.), and virtue ethics in general, have seen a resurgence of interest over the past few decades. No longer do utilitarianism and Kantian ethics on their own dominate the moral landscape. In addition, Aristotelian themes fill out that landscape, with such issues as the importance of friendship and emotions in a good life, the role of moral perception in wise choice, the nature of happiness and its constitution, moral education and habituation, finding a stable home in contemporary moral debate. The essays in this volume represent the best of that debate. Taken together, they provide a close analysis of central arguments in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. But they do more than that. Each shows the enduring interest of the questions Aristotle himself subtly and complexly raises in the context of his own contemporary discussions.
More info →Making a Necessity of Virtue: Aristotle and Kant on Virtue
This book is the first to offer a detailed analysis of Aristotelian and Kantian ethics together, in a way that remains faithful to the texts and responsive to debates in contemporary ethics. Recent moral philosophy has seen a revival of interest in the concept of virtue, and with it a reassessment of the role of virtue in the work of Aristotle and Kant. This book brings that re-assessment to a new level of sophistication. Nancy Sherman argues that Kant preserves a notion of virtue in his moral theory that bears recognisable traces of the Aristotelian and Stoic traditions, and that his complex anthropology of morals brings him into surprising alliance with Aristotle. She develops her argument through close readings of major texts by both Aristotle and Kant, illustrating points of congruence and contrast.
More info →STOIC WARRIORS: THE ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE MILITARY MIND
While few soldiers may have read the works of Epictetus or Marcus Aurelius, it is undoubtedly true that the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism guides the actions of many in the military. Soldiers and seamen learn early in their training "to suck it up," to endure, to put aside their feelings and to get on with the mission.
More info →The Untold War: Inside the Hearts, Minds, and Souls of Our Soldiers
The Untold War draws on revealing interviews with servicemen and -women to offer keen psychological and philosophical insights into the experience of being a soldier. Bringing to light the ethical quandaries that soldiers face—torture, the thin line between fighters and civilians, and the anguish of killing even in a just war—Nancy Sherman opens our eyes to the fact that wars are fought internally as well as externally, enabling us to understand the emotional tolls that are so often overlooked.
More info →Afterwar: Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers
Trained in both ancient ethics and psychoanalysis, and with twenty years of experience working with the military, Sherman draws on in-depth interviews with servicemen and women to paint a richly textured and compassionate picture of the moral and psychological aftermath of America's longest wars.
More info →There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do
In There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game, former pro athlete, playwright, and acclaimed leadership coach Bo Eason shows you exactly what it takes to be the best. His proven tools and training have worked for Olympic medalists, military leaders, bestselling authors, professional athletes, and business executives and their teams.
More info →The Rudy in You: A Guide to Building Teamwork, Fair Play and Good Sportsmanship for Young Athletes, Parents and Coaches
The intense pressure to excel, the competition-crazed environment, the emphasis on winning above all else—these are signs that society has lost its focus on the real goals and benefits of youth sports. The Rudy in You delivers a solution and shows the tremendous value of quality sports for finding and nurturing the winning spirit in each child.
More info →Rudy & Friends: Awesome and Inspiring Real Life Stories of Ordinary People Overcoming Extraordinary Odds
Most everyone has seen the gripping movie, "Rudy," the story that has inspired millions to greater achievement in their lives. Now Rudy has found 14 others with equally inspiring stories. We all have obstacles and opportunities in our lives. Through their own personal experiences, Rudy and his friends will show you how most obstacles are truly opportunities in disguise.
More info →A Stake in the Outcome: Building a Culture of Ownership for the Long-Term Success of Your Business
A Stake in the Outcome, Stack offers a master class on creating a culture of ownership, presenting the hard-won lessons of his own twenty-year journey and explaining what it really takes to build for long-term success.
More info →Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart
Contains more than 30 essays from successful women leaders, including writers Alice Walker and Eve Ensler, psychiatrist Jean Shinoda Bolen, holistic doctor Rachel Naomi Remen, hip-hop performer Rha Goddess, and famous tree-sitter Julia Butterfly Hill
More info →Stay in the Fight!! Warriors Guide to the Combat Pistol
This book is intended to enhance your shooting skills and refine the tactical employment of your Combat Pistol.
More info →Green Eyes & Black Rifles: Warriors Guide to the Combat Carbine
Green Eyes and Black Rifles: The Warrior s Guide to the Combat Carbine is intended to enhance your shooting skills, and refine the tactical employment of your combat carbine.
More info →Warriors and Citizens: American Views of Our Military
A diverse group of contributors offer different perspectives on whether or not the different experiences of our military and the broader society amounts to a “gap”—and if the American public is losing connection to its military.
More info →Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships
The world of work is a team sport, you cannot high perform alone. You need the support, insight and advice of trusted advisors, your Allies. In Cultivate. The Power of Winning Relationships, Morag Barrett shows you how to nurture Ally Relationships, those who will hold you accountable, increase your impact and accelerate your success.
Business is Personal. Relationships Matter!
More info →Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman
An illuminating portrayal of Richard Feynman—a giant of twentieth century physics—from his childhood tinkering with radios, to his vital work on the Manhattan Project and beyond
More info →The Psychology of Curiosity: A Review and Reinterpretation
“The Psychology of Curiosity: A Review and Reinterpretation,” by George Loewenstein
More info →Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club Guide to Winning Lacrosse and the Game of Life: Lessons Learned From Thrive Project for America Training
What does it take to win in lacrosse and in the game of life? Find out what a determined group of high school boys and girls lacrosse players learned from a training program led by Navy SEALs. The Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club took a bold step and arranged to have Thrive Project for America conduct a unique half day leadership and team building training.
More info →Security Analysis: 100 Page Summary
Have you ever tried to read "Security Analysis"? It's not easy! With 100 page summaries, you'll finally find Benjamin Graham's classic investing textbook accessible.
More info →The Intelligent Investor (100 Page Summaries)
With 100 page summaries, you'll finally find Benjamin Graham's classic investing text accessible to even the newest investor.
More info →Warren Buffett Accounting Book: Reading Financial Statements for Value Investing
This book is the second volume to the Amazon Bestseller Warren Buffett's Three Favorite Books.
More info →Warren Buffett’s 3 Favorite Books: A guide to The Intelligent Investor, Security Analysis, and The Wealth of Nations
This is Preston's summary of the three most influential books that Warren Buffet has said shaped his investing philosophy.
More info →Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success
From the Bestselling Author of Bounce
What links the Mercedes Formula One team with Google?
What links Team Sky and the aviation industry?
What connects James Dyson and David Beckham?
They are all Black Box Thinkers.
Black Box Thinking is a new approach to high performance, a means of finding an edge in a complex and fast-changing world. It is not just about sport, but has powerful implications for business and politics, as well as for parents and students. In other words, all of us.
Drawing on a dizzying array of case studies and real-world examples, together with cutting-edge research on marginal gains, creativity and grit, Matthew Syed tells the inside story of how success really happens - and how we cannot grow unless we are prepared to learn from our mistakes.
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