From the eighteenth century to today, US Army Rangers are the special group of men who have led the way in America's most troubled times. Their missions are fraught with danger and awesome responsibility. Here are stories of the Ranger Officers, whose names became associated forever with the men they commanded. From the French and Indian War to Iraq and Afghanistan, these brave men have led the way in war after war united by comradeship, courage, patriotism, and pride.

As we've come to expect from multi-million copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman, The Glory Boys expertly weaves close and detailed knowledge of the actual events of WWII into a simply brilliant and stirring action adventure, guaranteed to have you hooked from page one. Readers of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith will not be disappointed! 'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' -- Sunday Times 'Mr Reeman writes with great knowledge about the sea and those who sail on it' --The Times 'A real adventure' -- ***** Reader review 'Great storyline - really grips you to the end' -- ***** Reader review 'Typically superbly written' -- ***** Reader review 'This author never lets you down' -- ***** Reader review 'Great reading -- edge of your seat stuff' -- ***** Reader review ******************************************************************************** They're called The Glory Boys, by those who regard their exploits with envy or contempt. January 1943: Glory Boy Bob Kearton - already a veteran and survivor of the close action in the English Channel and North Sea - is ordered to the Mediterranean and beleaguered Malta, a mere sixty miles from occupied Sicily. Unexpectedly promoted to lieutenant-commander, he is given charge of a newly formed and, as yet, incomplete flotilla of motor torpedo boats. Although the tide of defeat is thought to be turning, with the enemy no longer advancing along the North African coast, Kearton's is a new war of stealth, subterfuge, and daring, in which the Glory Boys are only too expendable.

"There is not much time, gentlemen ... the killer team seems complete: half-Arab and half-Irish. I wonder what brings these two together?" Two men of different nationalities join forces to bring glory to their own particular cause. Each holds different beliefs and motives, but both have the same determined aim: David Sokarev, the Israeli nuclear scientist, must die at their hands.

Showdown is a study of America's oldest, most representative film genre, the Western movie from the perspective of social allegory. It assesses scores of major and minor films to show how Westerns function as vehicles for contemporary social and political critiques of American life.

This book examines a range of films that characterized the decade, including Hollywood movies, documentaries, and the independent and experimental films.

This is the second book about Pastor Paris Pearson’s ministerial journey. In the first book, “The Perils of Pastor Pearson (The Parking Space and the Promised Land),” we are introduced to a young pastor and his growing family who excitedly receive the calling to his first pastorate. In “There’s a Chip in our Church Munk!” Paris has been pastoring Rock Solid Church for 15 years. Here is a rare glimpse behind the curtain of what it’s like to carry the responsibility of the pulpit and the pew on your very human shoulders. This book is a humorous and heart-warming view of one man’s response to the everyday challenges of ministry. Come along with Paris as he navigates real life at Rock Solid Church.