Regarded as the standard biography of World War II naval hero Adm. Raymond A. Spruance, this work is now available in trade paperback for the first time. Spruance, victor of the battles of Midway and the Philippine Sea and commander of the Fifth Fleet in the invasions of the Gilberts, the Marshalls, the Marianas, and Okinawa, is one of the towering figures in American naval history. Yet his reserved, cerebral personality did not make “good copy” for correspondents, and until the publication of The Quiet Warrior he remained an elusive figure. Thomas Buell has succeeded in evoking the nature of the man as well as recording the achievements of the admiral in this brilliant biography, which won the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement the year of its publication.

An unprecedented hybrid creation that takes readers on a journey towards greater happiness and true fulfillment.

A world champion athlete visits "other worlds" with the help of an old warrior named "Socrates."

“Through moments of true vulnerability, Dutta shows how we can overcome any obstacle to manifest our dreams and make them a reality” (Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” US Olympic hockey team). The Way of the Quiet Warrior: 90-Days to the Life You Desire is a unique hybrid of guide and fable. Mingling clear, nonfiction explanations of Tom Dutta’s revolutionary Way of the Quiet Warrior formula for success with fictional tales designed to illustrate those concepts, this book is designed to be highly readable and engaging. With more than three decades of experience in the corporate world, Dutta is perfectly positioned to identify and address the unmet needs and unresolved issues of CEOs, leaders, and executives the world over. “A story of personal triumph with a map to empower readers to do the same. A great example and lesson for anyone wishing to improve . . . in business and in life.” —Dan Jansen, Olympic gold medalist, speed skating “Illustrates the power of personal intention and purpose . . . interestingly illuminated through multiple metaphors.” —Ryan Walter, Stanley Cup champion, NHL player & coach, leadership/performance development expert “In the pages of this powerful book, you’ll discover your hero within.” —Baraladai Daniel Igali, Olympic gold medalist, Canadian freestyle wrestler

The sequel to Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills continues the story of U.S. Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock and his accomplishments as a veteran of the Vietnam War, detailing his most difficult and dangerous missions. Reprint.

Major Richard J. "Dick" Meadows is renowned in military circles as a key figure in the development of the U.S. Army Special Operations. A highly decorated war veteran of the engagements in Korea and Vietnam, Meadows was instrumental in the founding of the U.S. Delta Force and hostage rescue force. Although he officially retired in 1977, Meadows could never leave the army behind, and he went undercover in the clandestine operations to free American hostages from Iran in 1980. The Quiet Professional: Major Richard J. Meadows of the U.S. Army Special Forces is the only biography of this exemplary soldier's life. Military historian Alan Hoe offers unique insight into Meadows, having served alongside him in 1960. The Quiet Professional is an insider's account that gives a human face to U.S. military strategy during the cold war. Major Meadows often claimed that he never achieved anything significant; The Quiet Professional proves otherwise, showcasing one of the great military minds of twentieth-century America.

"Silent warriors: a memoir of America's 442nd Regimental Combat Team is author Jack K. Wakamatsu's deeply felt account of his experiences in World War II. A Nisei, or Japanese-American, Wakamatsu finds himself in a particularly unique position as the war begins. As our government interns his parents in the infamous Manzanar "security camp", his father's business left in unscrupulous hands, Jack and many of his Nisei friends prepare to wage war in the European theater, their twofold aim: to fight for liberty, and to prove to their Caucasian counterparts that they, too, are loyal, patriotic Americans. Made up mostly of Nisei like Wakamatsu, the 442nd's exploits and adventures make for unforgettable reading. In a particularly unsettling episode, a young soldier returns from a harrowing day on the front line, only to learn that angry neighbors have turned against his parents back home and burned them out of their house. The incident is rendered doubly poignant in light of the tremendous dedication and discipline of the 442nd soldiers, many of whom would go on to make the ultimate sacrifice before the war ends. In an era where, as the author points out, we take our priceless freedom entirely too much for granted, Silent warriors is a chilling reminder of the high price that has so often been paid for the sake of preserving American democracy"--Jacket.