Tracing the history of U.S. Marine Force and Battalion Reconnaissance from its formation in 1898 through its operations during the Vietnam War (1963-1971), this book provides insight into Force Recon's selection, training and deployment. Emphasis on actions with the South Vietnamese ARVN highlights important lessons for today's Special Forces community, illustrating the inter-service cooperation of Recon operations. Firsthand accounts of Marines who served are included, along with photogra...

Volume 2 continues the history of the U.S. Marine Corps' involvement in "small wars" after World War II, beginning with advisory efforts with the Netherlands Marine Korps (1943-1946). The authors describe counterinsurgency efforts during the Korean War (1950-1953), the development of vertical assault tactics in the late 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, counterinsurgency in Southeast Asia (1962-1975), involvement in Central America (1983-1989), and present-day conflicts, including the War on Terror ...

Diversity plays an important role in how people experience illness and healthcare as patients. Listening carefully to stories of how race, class, age, gender, sexuality, and disability can affect patient experience can be revealing and provide much needed change to health communication in the patienthood narrative. This book is a collection of vibrant and engaging essays by scholars of narrative methods in health communication. Each chapter takes readers into the fascinating world of patie...

Male and female survivors of child molestation, rape, and incest share their stories to let other victims know that they are not alone.Hear stories from girls and boys abused in . . .~ Brief Incidents . . . when I was in the hospital . . . walking home from school . . . in a rest room . . . at the beach . . .~ Continuing Relationships with . . . our neighbor . . . a family friend . . . my mother's boyfriend . . .~ Incest perpetrated by . . . my brother . . . m...

People are saying . . ."A good simple, beginning book for child, teen, and adult survivors"- authors Ellen Bass and Laura Davis describing "Why Me? Help for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse" in their groundbreaking book for abuse victims, "The Courage To Heal.""As well as helping victims, it is also a book for people who want to learn more about child sexual abuse"- Adrian Ford, Senior Social Worker at The Children's Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia writing i...

Dash and Rudy are fifth-graders at Euclid Elementary. Dash is a mathematician. Rudy is a standout track athlete, but she's also a mathematician (she just doesn't know it yet). When circumstances result in Dash moving in next door to Rudy, they discover a common interest in mathematics, and a friendship blooms. The Euclid Police need a mathematician's help when a string of burglaries occurs in a very mysterious pattern. Are Dash and Rudy up to the challenge? Can Dash repair a broken relatio...

"Narrator Sophie Amoss introduces crime reporter Harper McClain, who is hardworking, passionate, and complex... Amoss expertly portrays Harper and a wide range of supporting characters with soft Southern drawls and distinct vocal traits. With its building tension and engaging twists, this mystery grabs listeners and doesn't let go." — AudioFile MagazineFrom Christi Daugherty, author of The Echo Killing**, comes an...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Earth Beneath Our Feet," readers will embark on a journey to uncover the intricate relationship between soil health and climate change. Beginning with an exploration of the vital role soil plays in supporting plant life, the book delves into the ways in which soil quality is directly impacted by climate variations. Through a combination of research findings and real-world examples, readers will gain a deep understanding of how c...

Learn how and why the Pilgrims left England to come to America!In England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had every right to belong to whichever church they wanted. In the name of religious freedom, they fled to Holland, then sailed to America to start a new life. But the winter was harsh, and before a year passed, half the settlers had died. Yet, through hard work and stron...

Literacy Alive began in the spring of 2007 with a commitment to promote literacy among the children and young adults throughout New Mexico’s southwestern communities of Silver City, Bayard, Cliff, Gila, Hurley, Mimbres, and Santa Clara by featuring local New Mexico and Arizona authors and their books. From this, Young Voices of Silver City was born. Enjoy their voices.

Laura moves into an old house hoping to piece her life back together. Although still living with her husband, he has all but abandoned her for his career. Laura did not know that her new house has a history; a history of love and suspense. It is obvious that the builder of Pearl House may have died, but he never left. Laura could feel the love in the house; but is that love strong enough to save her?

A biography of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Cormac McCarthy, from Tracy Daugherty, the New York Times bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist biography Larry McMurtry: A Life.Cormac McCarthy is hailed as one of America’s greatest novelists. In his body of work, the nation’s story is told in incomparably vivid shades of violence, greed, and love. And yet, most of his personal story has been largely untold—until now....