wyszukanych pozycji: 14
Reminiscences of Adm. John S. McCain Jr., USN (Ret.)
ISBN: 9781682691632 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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403,79 zł |
Hard Call
ISBN: 9780446699112 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) In Hard Call, acclaimed authors John McCain and Mark Salter describe the anatomy of great decisions in history by telling the remarkable stories of men and women who have exemplified composure, wisdom, and intellect in the face of life's toughest decisions. The authors identify six qualities typically represented in the best decisions: Awareness. Timing. Foresight. Confidence. Humility. Inspiration. These qualities are personified by the exceptional individuals in this book, each of whom made a hard call:
In Hard Call, acclaimed authors John McCain and Mark Salter describe the anatomy of great decisions in history by telling the remarkable storie...
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109,16 zł |
The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations
ISBN: 9781501178023 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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82,95 zł |
Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir
ISBN: 9780399590894 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - John McCain's deeply moving memoir is the story of three generations of warriors and the ways that sons are shaped and enriched by their fathers. McCain's grandfather, a four-star admiral and one of the navy's greatest commanders, led the strongest aircraft carrier force of the Third Fleet during World War II. McCain's father, also a four-star admiral, served as commander of all U.S. forces in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. It was in Vietnam that John McCain III faced the most difficult challenge of his life. A naval aviator, he was shot down...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - John McCain's deeply moving memoir is the story of three generations of warriors and the ways that sons are ...
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100,46 zł |
The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations: 2019: Restless Wave
ISBN: 9789669820655 / Ukraiński / Twarda / 2019 / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 6-8 dni roboczych. His crusades for democracy and human rights have become a legend in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The prominent political leader, who survived the war, was held captive in Vietnam for five years and returned gray-haired. He openly opposed Trumps presidency, took an active part in ending the war in Donbas, and called Putin worse and more dangerous than ISIS. But what did John McCain think of when he left the Senate? These memories are the result not only of his political career, but also of deep reflections on life, family, friends, the price of victory and the burden of defeat. This...
His crusades for democracy and human rights have become a legend in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The prominent political leader, who survived t...
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40,80 zł |
The Gulf War Aftermath: An Environmental Tragedy
ISBN: 9780792322788 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) The invasion and occupation of Kuwait by the Iraqi forces and the resulting Gulf War in 1991 led to unprecedented environmental contamination, the effects of which will be felt for years to come. The air was polluted by emissions from hundreds of burning oil wells, the sea fouled by the largest oil spill in history, and the land scarred by massive bombardment and troop movement. Information regarding this environmental legacy of the Gulf War has hitherto been scattered throughout the popular and scientific press. This is the first book that brings together what is currently known about the...
The invasion and occupation of Kuwait by the Iraqi forces and the resulting Gulf War in 1991 led to unprecedented environmental contamination, the eff...
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544,87 zł |
Glory Denied: The Vietnam Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War
ISBN: 9780393338355 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) Weaving together interviews with Thompson and his family; comments from friends, fellow soldiers, and other POWs; and excerpts from service records, medical reports, and intelligence briefings, journalist Tom Philpott creates a moving and compelling portrait of a complex and heroic figure.
Weaving together interviews with Thompson and his family; comments from friends, fellow soldiers, and other POWs; and excerpts from service records, m...
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117,72 zł |
Glory Denied: The Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War
ISBN: 9780393020120 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) An American tragedy reborn, "Glory Denied" is the extraordinary tale of Jim Thompson, who became the first American prisoner in Vietnam and, ultimately, the longest-held prisoner of war in American history. of photos.
An American tragedy reborn, "Glory Denied" is the extraordinary tale of Jim Thompson, who became the first American prisoner in Vietnam and, ultimatel...
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240,24 zł |
IT Architect Series: Foundation in the Art of Infrastructure Design: A Practical Guide for IT Architects
ISBN: 9780996647755 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 446 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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293,38 zł |
Bury Us Upside Down: The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail
ISBN: 9780345465382 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 528 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) They had the most dangerous job n the Air Force. Now Bury Us Upside Down reveals the never-before-told story of the Vietnam War's top-secret jet-fighter outfit-an all-volunteer unit composed of truly extraordinary men who flew missions from which heroes are made. In today's wars, computers, targeting pods, lasers, and precision-guided bombs help FAC (forward air controller) pilots identify and destroy targets from safe distances. But in the search for enemy traffic on the elusive Ho Chi Minh Trail, always risking enemy fire, capture, and death, pilots had to drop low enough to glimpse the...
They had the most dangerous job n the Air Force. Now Bury Us Upside Down reveals the never-before-told story of the Vietnam War's top-secret jet-fight...
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100,46 zł |
Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming
ISBN: 9780743211574 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) In this ambitious follow-up to Achilles in Vietnam, Dr. Jonathan Shay uses the Odyssey, the story of a soldier's homecoming, to illuminate the pitfalls that trap many veterans on the road back to civilian life. Seamlessly combining important psychological work and brilliant literary interpretation with an impassioned plea to renovate American military institutions, Shay deepens our understanding of both the combat veteran's experience and one of the world's greatest classics.
In this ambitious follow-up to Achilles in Vietnam, Dr. Jonathan Shay uses the Odyssey, the story of a soldier's homecoming, to illumi...
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78,62 zł |
Celebrating Change: Key Speeches of President-Elect Barack Obama, October 2002-November 2008
ISBN: 9781604504194 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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58,03 zł |
Heroes Among Us: Firsthand Accounts of Combat from America's Most Decorated Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan
ISBN: 9780451225849 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) More than one million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, but fewer than 500 from this group have earned a Silver Star, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, or the Medal of Honor. These Americans have demonstrated extraordinary courage under fire?in the worst of circumstances. They come from all branches of the military. They also come from all over the country and all walks of life, representing the entire spectrum of races and creeds. But what unites them are their deeds of consummate bravery, beyond the call of duty. Heroes Among Us tells these...
More than one million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, but fewer than 500 from this group have earned a Silver Star, Navy Cross, Air For...
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104,83 zł |
Brave Decisions: Fifteen Profiles in Courage and Character from American Military History
ISBN: 9781574882070 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) BRAVE DECISIONS presents true stories of men in American history who met the moral challenge and did "the right thing." Having the courage to choose the right path, these fifteen men, including Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur, and Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., have become American heroes. Their dilemmas did not involve simple choices of honor and dishonor but hard, courageous, and ethical paths that had both professional and personal consequences. BRAVE DECISIONS highlights leaders who recognized the right course.
BRAVE DECISIONS presents true stories of men in American history who met the moral challenge and did "the right thing." Having the courage to choose t...
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87,14 zł |