Military Loss

Hammerfall is a quiet town where nothing ever seems to happen, until one day in the late summer of 1999. The adults begin showing signs of a strange infection, turning them into ravenous lunatics that will stop at nothing to infect those around them. A group of teenagers, who had once been friends, find themselves thrust into a new world of carnage. Struggling to put aside their differences, they must learn to rely on one another as the town that they once knew now crumbles around them. Their lives hang in the balance when unlikely allies emerge, but the onslaught of the infected is not the...

A letter penned in 1944 uncovers the powerful and heartfelt story of Helen Gregg, the daughter of Irish immigrant parents who grew up in the miseries of Hell's Kitchen during the Great Depression, and Clarence Raymond Stephenson, a young aspiring B-17 pilot raised in the small, struggling city of Ironton, Ohio. Fate brings them together in New York's Central Park in 1942. From the moment their eyes first met, they knew their lives would never be the same.

Khorramshahr, Iran, May 1982 - It was the bloodiest battle of one of the most brutal wars of the twentieth century, and Najah, a 29-year-old wounded Iraqi conscript, was face to face with a 13-year-old Iranian child soldier who was ordered to kill him. Instead, the boy committed an astonishing act of mercy. It was an act that decades later would save his own life.

Now an American classic, this is a Vietnam book unlike any other, written by a woman who, after two years of covering the war for The New York Times, comes home wanting to once more love her country and to understand it. In four years of interviews that Newsweek called “superb,” Emerson traveled across America to speak to people who fought the war or who fought against it, to those who paid little attention and to others whose lives were changed by it.

Torn between the man she loves, and the man who loves her.... Cordia Pike has always been strong-willed, but she knows her family expects her to accept the hand of her childhood friend, Jaris Adams, in marriage. As the conflict between the states continues to escalate, Cordia hopes it will last long enough for her to find a way to free herself without breaking her friend’s heart. On the eve of war, as the men prepare to ride off to battle, Cordia meets a mysterious newcomer. There’s just something about Will Tucker that she finds both intriguing and dangerous. Under the guise of caring ...

This collection contains four books in one bundle: Water Fasting, DASH Diet, Boiled Egg Diet, and Military Diet. By following these diets, you can maximize your health and manage your weight without having to rely on any pill, powder, or potion.

Author Joanne Steen tackles the subject that terrifies parents of military personnel - the death of their son or daughter on active duty. In short, accessible chapters Gold Star parents find thoughtful explanations and trustworthy advice for coping with military grief. Steen weaves together realistic examples with voices of other Gold Star parents, connecting the listeners to the wisdom of those parents who have walked in their shoes.

What should have been a normal life path of childhood, college, and military service took a major detour for David Szumowski in 1969 in Vietnam. After 40 days leading his Army tank platoon, Szumowski's life changed. Whatever path in life he thought he would have, he now confronted a life without sight.

But the summer days seemed to go on forever – and British families were determined to make the best of their paralysed country. For evacuated children, this meant freedom that is unimaginable today: discovering wildlife, foraging from orchards and hedgerows and swimming in the streams. Elsewhere, country estates were requisitioned for the war efforts. Caroline Taggart shows us how Britons succeeded in keeping spirits up with this entertaining collection of first-hand reminiscences from people who lived through those six long years.

Berlin tells the story of the city as seen through the eyes not of its rulers, but of those who walked its streets. In this magisterial biography of a city and its inhabitants, best-selling historian Sinclair McKay sheds new light on well-known characters—from idealistic scientist Albert Einstein to Nazi architect Albert Speer—and draws on never-before-seen first-person accounts to introduce us to people of all walks of Berlin life.

The unforgettable story of a military family that lost two sons - one to suicide and one in combat - and channeled their grief into fighting the armed forces’ suicide epidemic. Major General Mark Graham was a decorated two-star officer. His wife, Carol, was a teacher who held the family together. When their sons Kevin and Jeff die within nine months of each other - Kevin commits suicide and Jeff is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq - Mark and Carol are astonished by the drastically different responses their sons’ deaths receive from the Army.

“Danville Richmond Rail Line” In the heart of Tennessee, amidst the rolling hills and fertile fields, the Caine family's peaceful existence is shattered by the looming threat of the Civil War. Virgil Caine, the eldest son, finds himself torn between his loyalty to the South and his love for his cousin George, a Unionist from Boston. As tensions rise and the nation teeters on the brink of conflict, Virgil and his younger brother Samuel are called to arms, their youthful idealism blinding them to the horrors that await them on the battlefield.

Most dieters find it challenging to resist their favorite comfort foods. Often, they’ll say, “Just one more bite!” only to realize they’re already onto their second helping. In this guide, you’ll discover: Why this diet has gained such popularity The miracle oil you can use instead of margarine to transform your health A daily habit that helps melt away fat Lifestyle hacks that make dieting easier What You’ll Learn Step 1 introduces you to the Military Diet and how it works. Step 2 highlights the benefits of using coconut oil instead of margarine for preparing meals within this ...

Echoes of the American War in Afghanistan transports readers into a world shaped by the intense human stories behind a 20-year conflict. This powerful novel follows Mariam and Tariq, two young Afghans whose paths cross amid war and whose lives are forever bound by courage and resilience. As the country endures political upheaval and relentless violence, they navigate a world torn apart, confronting loss and finding strength in places they least expect. Mariam, uprooted from Kabul, faces the challenge of adapting to life as a refugee in the United States, torn between her love for her ...

Destination: Hope takes you on the journey of a young widow who loses her husband at the age of 27 while five months pregnant with three young children. It also captures her grief, trauma, and brokenness, and her transformation to becoming whole. It takes you from Day 1 of the sting of widowhood to Day 31 of discovering a new hope in Jesus. Losing someone very dear to you can be traumatizing, which comes with its own negative impact on one’s mental state. Therefore, the author invites you, and anyone else struggling with grief, on this candid heartfelt journey to share in her experiences ...

Captain Jamie Allen has lost her husband, her faith, and now fears she is losing her son. Jamie’s deceased husband has been hailed a hero, but the truth about his death is something she keeps hidden from everyone, especially her son, Patrick. Despite her efforts to put on a brave face, he begins to sink into depression. She returns from deployment to a son she barely recognizes. Her once carefree child is wrapped in a darkness she fears will consume him - just like his father. Russell Owens is no stranger to loss and pain. Having lost his wife in a tragic accident, he spent years ...

Was wissen wir wirklich über das Leben unserer Eltern, der Kriegskinder? Wann ist der richtige Zeitpunkt, zum Archäologen des eigenen Lebens zu werden und die Eltern zu befragen? Jürgen Wiebicke folgt den Berichten seiner Eltern, die konfrontiert mit dem Tod von einer radikalen Offenheit getrieben sind und ihre Erlebnisse nicht mehr für sich behalten wollen. "Man hat den Tod eines Menschen mit dem Brand einer Bibliothek verglichen. Bestimmte Geschichten können anschließend nicht mehr erzählt werden. In dieser Hinsicht ist der Tod ein einziger Skandal, ein großer Vernichter."

Echoes of Military Souls is a power-packed package of art that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a roller coaster stream of emotion. The poems forcefully remind us that soldiers lay down their lives for fellow humans. But do we really value this singular sacrifice? The theatrical ambience of the poems imprints indelible vistas of hope for the indefatigable human spirit!

An English poet and soldier, Owen depicted more graphically and effectively than any poet before him the horrors and realities of fighting in the trenches. His poignant verse has made him one of the greatest voices to emerge from World War I.

A Life Lost. A Love Cut Short. 'From the moment I set eyes on him I adored him. The connection between us was so strong it went beyond everything else. His job, my job, his lifestyle, my lifestyle. All that fell away...'Christina and Oz had their whole lives ahead of them. Oz was one of only a handful of bomb disposal experts serving in the British Army, but to Christina he was a loving and devoted husband and father - the one person she could never live without.