Military Inspirational

Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, learn how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

After dawn the siege began. It was April 1, 1970, and Army Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch knew the odds were stacked against their survival. Some 10,000 enemy soldiers sought to obliterate the 12 American Special Forces troops and 400 indigenous fighters who stood fast to defend 2,300 women and children inside the village of Dak Seang. For his valor and selflessness during the ruthless siege, Beikirch would be awarded a Medal of Honor, the nation's highest and most prestigious military decoration.

In Don't Give Up, Don’t Give In, Louis Zamperini offers never-before told tales that embody his simple, yet essential secrets of success: how his relationship with God, his ever-positive attitude, his constant pursuit of accomplishment - and a healthy dose of mischief - have helped him lead a long and fulfilled life, lessons we can all use to transform our own.

May 6, 1986: Nick Popaditch arrives at the Receiving Barracks, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. April 9, 2003: An AP photographer captures a striking image seen around the world of the Gunny Sergeant smoking a victory cigar in his tank, the haunting statue of Saddam Hussein hovering in the background. Popaditch is immortalized forever as "The Cigar Marine."

Discover what caused World War 1 & 2, from Europe's arms race to a shocking assassination in Sarajevo, and the rise of Dictatorship in Germany, all showing how small events can change history in big ways. Prepare to be captivated by heroic tales, such as the brave soldiers who raced on horseback through enemy fire in the Battle of Beersheba in 1917. Learn about pivotal moments like the Battle of Britain in 1940 and the shocking events of Pearl Harbor in 1941.

A broken hacker. A brave FBI agent. A deadly brain implant. FBI Cybercrime Special Agent Stella Evans finds the last surviving computer consultant who holds the key to destroying a terrorist organization’s global network, but Cayson Yang may not live long enough to dismantle the computer system. The Chaos… Computer network specialist Cayson Yang’s struggling network infrastructure company has received a rash of new clients lately, the total income of which finally puts Binary Systems, Inc., in the black for the first time ever. He is now able to give pay raises to himself and his ...

Huntin’, Fishin’, and Fightin’ was all she’d ever known. An only child, Priscilla Jones has never done anything but follow behind her pa and learn the ways of the outdoors. On his death bed, he announces he’s sending her off to become the mail-order bride of an army captain. His dying wish is that she make the man a good wife, be happy…and wear a dress once in a while. A recent widower, Captain Skyler Corbett is an arrogant Scotsman who believes women should have babies not opinions. Regardless, the last thing he needs is a wife. His daughter is coming of age, however, and ...

He wants answers. I want boundaries. The universe apparently wants us naked. Ten years ago, I did something reckless: I married Graham Botsford—Las Vegas luxury hotel royalty and the man my father warned me about. Never fall for a Botsford boy, he said. He'll break your heart. We eloped. It was impulsive, passionate, and perfect… until it wasn’t. One glimpse of Graham with my friend, and I ran. No questions. No goodbyes. Just a hasty annulment and a one-way ticket out of town. Now, I’m back at his hotel for my sister’s wedding… and somehow, I’m sharing a suite with my ex. One ...

This book tells the story of Kazuo Odachi who—in 1943, when he was just 16 years-old—joined the Imperial Japanese Navy to become a pilot. A year later, he was unknowingly assigned to the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps—a group of airmen whose mission was to sacrifice their lives by crashing planes into enemy ships. Their call sign was "ten dead, zero alive." This book offers a new perspective on these infamous suicide pilots. It is not a chronicle of war, nor is it a collection of research papers compiled by scholars. It is a transcript of Odachi's words.

Trust no one… Everett Mitchell knew from experience that you couldn’t depend on anyone but yourself. Jaded, bitter, frustrated, he was in charge of the team and responsible for their safety. But when he tries to bond with them, agreeing to take a pen pal like the other soldiers, he finds Whitney is a bit more than he bargained for! Just believe… Whitney Oliver made a friend everywhere she went, or at least tried, but the ornery soldier writing her letters sure was taxing. Everything was bitter, negative, and cranky… so she expected him to decline her offer to spend Christmas here ...

Keller Wright—Soldier, playboy, and devout bachelor. He didn’t believe in hanging around a woman long enough to get her phone number, much less put a ring on her finger! As another of his teammates falls for a girl back home, perhaps maybe there is something to this ‘love thing’ after all? Julia Lane—Librarian, marathoner, and definitely not interested in Keller! Men are trouble and there was a reason she avoided them. After being rejected, having her heart broken, and cheated on… she was about as jaded as a girl could get! When the handsome soldier flirts with her, she turns ...

An award-winning military journalist tells the amazing stories of 22 soldiers who've won the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award.

Follow the stories of the Heroes and Heroines of Bareglen Creek, Texas as they support each other through the challenges of finding love in the Western Frontier in the Hero Hearts CHARMED series! Fall in love with the characters, struggles, and triumphs of this acclaimed series. Bestselling author Kate Cambridge's entire Bareglen Creek series of three books is now available to read in one sweet, uplifting anthology and features the following three clean & wholesome historical romances: LAWFULLY CHARMED, Lawman/Sherrif Romance RELUCTANTLY CHARMED, Medical Romance PATIENTLY CHARMED, Medical ...

In Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share hard-hitting, Navy SEAL combat stories that translate into lessons for business and life. Jocko and Leif served together in SEAL Task Unit Bruiser, the most highly decorated Special Operations unit from the war in Iraq. Through those difficult months of sustained combat, Jocko, Leif and their SEAL brothers learned that leadership - at every level - is the most important thing on the battlefield. Now they teach these same leadership principles to companies throughout the business world.

As Andrew is finding his place at the ranch after his time in the military, he’s frustrated that his progress isn’t faster. He thought he’d retire from the military after a long career, but that wasn’t meant to be. Julia values her relationships with the Reese family. During their difficult childhood, she and her brother spent many hours at Sagebrush Ranch. Now that her career is successful and stable, she’d like to have a love life but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. Andrew’s long time crush on his best friend’s sister, Julia, always leads him to bickering with her so...

Just past midnight, on February 3, just hours from their destination, the Dorchester was torpedoed and sank, throwing its passengers into the frigid waters and creating the worst single loss of an American personnel convoy during WWII. Many of the survivors credit the four chaplains with saving their lives. Those chaplains would become known as the “Immortal Chaplains” for their heroism in making the ultimate sacrifice.

Every cloud has a silver lining... Marigold Riley always enjoyed spinning negative events into something positive, no matter how bad things got. She’s chipper, upbeat, outgoing, savoring every moment as a chance to grow and thrive, just like her floral shop. She was envious of the love she saw her friends shared, realizing that she would need to pursue her own chances for love by writing the mysterious Ben Watson. Ben Watson was a no-nonsense guy with little tolerance for drama… just like his dog, Paladin. He’s driven, hardworking, and well respected by his peers for his clinical ...

The 7 Secrets of Neuron Leadership offers a diverse collection of wisdom and practical knowledge to help you build and lead your most effective team yet. Written by a former US Navy diver, this book draws from the author's experiences and beyond to reveal key truths about the nature of teamwork, and expose the core of effective team leadership. You'll go back to ancient Greece to discover the nine personality types and the seven types of love that form the foundation of human interaction, and learn how to use this wisdom as a scaffold for communication within your own team.

Uptight Aristocrat Protects Flighty Heiress is what the headlines would say… Mix an ex-special ops cowboy with English aristocracy and a fortune, and you’ve got me—a filthy rich, arrogant protector with a hero complex and a British accent. She’s a self-absorbed heiress, a sassy, fame-seeking firecracker, and my best friend’s sister. Stunning? Absolutely. She sets my heart racing like a Delta Force mission as I resist her magnetic pull. Even as I fight it, I realize that the chemistry between us is undeniable. In no time, that vivacious, sunshine-and-laughter woman has captured my ...

A historical fiction book set during World War II. In "A WAVE at War," dive into the captivating journey of Laura Jordan, a determined young woman who defies expectations and answers the call to serve her country in the WAVES during the tumultuous times of World War II. Amidst the backdrop of war, friendship, and covert communication, Laura’s story unfolds as she discovers the power of innovation, courage, and camaraderie. After enlisting, Laura arrives at Mount Morris College, where she meets a diverse group of women, including her old friend Catherine and the shy but kind-hearted Sophia...