Military Inspirational

He’s returning from deployment, resigned to a divorce. She’s waiting at home, fearful of revealing her greatest secret—their son. Sawyer and Sarah once had a happily ever after, but now the child he never knew he had forces the question—do they want a loving family, or to accept an irreparable separation? Sawyer Walker, now an Army Major, is war weary and unsure of his future. He rushed home to be with his dying father, just barely making it to Greenville in time. He has no idea, however, that the person coming to tend to his father is his estranged wife. Sarah Woodsworth, now a ...

Knowledge Incorporated Distinguish Society (KIDS) is a program created by Dr. Marshall J. Cowell that develops, enhance, and educate young people and adults. The books allow each reader to become critical thinkers and problem solvers of self and life. KIDS use their programs to enhance the leadership development of young people and adults in order for them to become better citizens and have a better relationships with others.1.The project goals•The project goal should focus on helping students to become positive influencers in the classroom.•To provide insight on why their personal ...

Autumn Breeze is the winner of the prestigious San Diego Book Awards for best romance novel of the year. SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 On the morning of 9/11, a fourteen-year-old genius’s mother disappears. Her beloved father had been murdered years before. She’s now without parents. She resolves to get a new mom and dad and have them adopt her before she is deported to Trinidad. For her new mom, she selects her BFF (best friend forever), a New York City detective. For her new dad, she selects the handsome spy investigating her BFF. The investigation was the girl’s fault. She had predicted the ...

Wills Mason is loved by everyone except Claire Rayner who cannot forgive him for his and her sister's unmerciful, youthful teasing. But now, grown up and serving as a civilian spy, Wills must prove that Claire is not willingly relaying messages to the enemy, as his colonel believes, even when all evidence points that way. Can he prove he's changed and can be trusted to cherish her heart as she deserves to be loved? From childhood up, Claire Anne Rayner has despised the man who's like a brother and son to the rest of the Rayner House residents. But when she puts her musical training on hold ...

Daily life for those in the military and their loved ones at home can be filled with rapid change, fear, and uncertainty. For those bravely sacrificing for our country, bestselling author, Max Lucado, offers words of hope, pointing them to the Source of faith and courage. Pocket Prayers for the Military contains forty scriptures and guided prayers that will help listeners face the unique challenges of military life with courage and faith.

Sophie knew real fear and never more so than now. They had to escape the increasing danger...and that meant leaving their home even knowing it might not be there to come back to. But their options were few...and staying could be deadly. She knew disappearing wasn’t enough...they needed a safe place. Somewhere no one would ever think to look. She’d desperately hoped their grandmother’s house would be safe... That didn’t work out. Caleb was determined to keep his best friend’s widow and children safe. But first he had to find them. Travel with Caleb, Sophie and her family on an ...

A wounded warrior's mission of redemption leads straight to love...and the one woman who could destroy everything. Ex-Navy SEAL Caleb Hardy carries the weight of a mission gone wrong—one that destroyed a village and got his entire unit discharged. Unable to fix the past, he's determined to atone by helping the elderly woman whose letters kept him alive during his darkest days. When he and his band of brothers drop into Superstition Springs, Texas, he vows to save the dying town from developers threatening to bulldoze its heart and soul. But he never counted on his biggest obstacle being a...

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...

Three years after the 9/11 attacks, Mike a staff sergeant in the Army, has command of a squad of 10 soldiers stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. The squads orders are to protect the Kabul markets as the city comes back to life after years of war. Mike learns of a time honored tradition favored by the Taliban warlords and corrupt businessmen. The buying of “Bacha Batzi Boys”, meaning “Boy Play”, boys trained to entertain for the Taliban warlords. The abused and exploited boys are taken to the caves deep into the Hindu Kush mountains.

In A Dog's Gift, award-winning journalist and author Bob Drury movingly captures the story of a year in the life of Paws4people and the broken bodies and souls the organization mends. The audiobook follows the journey of pups bred by the organization, from their loving if rigorous early training to an emotional event that Terry and Kyria have christened "the bump", where each individual service dog chooses its new owner through an almost mystical connection that ignites the healing process.

NO WEDDING BUDGET? NOT A PROBLEM FOR THESE DETERMINED FRIENDS! While Amy Lawton awaits her discharge from the Army, she’s left her best friend Riley in charge of arranging “a very small, intimate ceremony with no fanfare” for her and her fiancé. But this childhood friend has something else in mind... she just doesn’t know if it will work. After presenting her “wedding barter” idea to the groom, his conditional agreement is dependant on whether his best man, Mike Todd agrees to the strange proposal. And, getting the giant of a man on board seems next to impossible. Todd is ...

Carrie and her little brother, Jay, find a wounded soldier on their land after a battle which later became known as "The Battle Above the Clouds." Adam, a Union soldier, has been shot twice in the arm. Though Carrie is reluctant to take Adam to their cave where her family hides their livestock from both armies, she cannot turn her back on him. But her Aunt Lavinia, bitter over what Yankees have done to their land, urges Carrie to allow Adam to die. Carrie refuses, but cannot remove the bullets.

Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd trusted him...but never again. Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of ...

In 2003, General Wesley Clark ran for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Since then, he has become a major figure on the political scene, commenting on television and keynoting conferences. Focusing on his major life battles - from his difficult youth in Arkansas, through the horror of Vietnam, the post-war rebuilding of national security and the struggles surrounding the new world order after the Cold War - this groundbreaking audiobook draws lessons from General Clark's unique experiences and reveals his plan for America, at home and in the world.

A heartwarming, emotional romance about a wounded veteran, a grieving nurse, and the love that gives them both a second chance. Daniel Reid came home from war with one leg, a lifetime of guilt, and no hope for the future. He checks into a coastal rehabilitation clinic expecting nothing more than routine care and quiet isolation. Olivia Carter is the nurse assigned to his case. She’s still grieving the loss of her fiancé and hiding behind professional smiles. But something about Daniel—his silence, his pain, his stubborn courage—pulls her in. What begins as guarded conversations and ...

A Plausible Man unfolds as a historical detective story, as Susanna Ashton combs obscure records for evidence of Jackson's remarkable flight from slavery to freedom, his quest to liberate his enslaved family, and his emergence as an international advocate for abolition. This fresh and original work takes us through the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the restoration of white supremacy-where we last glimpse Jackson losing his freedom again on a Southern chain gang.

Toby Gutteridge was only 24 when he was shot through the neck while operating behind enemy lines in Afghanistan. He survived despite not breathing for at least 20 minutes. Back in the UK, doctors recommended that his life support machine be switched off, but with the defiant spirit that would define his recovery, Toby pulled through. Now quadriplegic, capable of movement only with his head, Toby has rebuilt his life.

I commanded American soldiers in Vietnam in 1968. I experienced the magnificence of the human spirit as my men triumphed over incredible adversity. This is a story that must be told. My men showed me that Americans are special, with a special destiny. Their bravery and courage was inspiring. I was transformed by our experience. By the way, I was the first captain in the US Army to ever receive the Legion of Merit. General Douglas MacArthur once said, "Only in combat can men experience the ultimate love and camaderie of the human experience. Only in combat can mankind rise to the highest ...

Both rebels in their own way, Josie and Jerry Patterson must figure out how to keep the other's love...and keep the German enemy at bay. She has two loves—her skating and Jerry, her husband. But when he returns home looking like a skeleton trying to return to life, she’s scared. What happened in Germany to change a man so much? Has another woman captured his heart? Jerry has vowed to let Josie live her own glamorous life...especially after what happened in Germany. But when his wife's life is threatened, Jerry realizes he can’t stand by and do nothing. Jerry has to risk all for the ...

Friends who ditch her. A pod of killer whales. A limping cruise ship. All reasons Iris finds herself stranded on a deserted island with the handsome Navy SEAL... Iris McLaughlin was having a great time on the cruise until the Navy SEAL grabbed her and towed her into a lifeboat. Okay, so maybe "a great time" is a bit of an overstatement. Iris hadn't enjoyed being late to orientation, being the last one on the boat, or sharing a wall with the obnoxious Navy SEAL who has a staring problem. But hey, at least that off-the-shoulder swimming suit her sister had said would work, actually worked. ...