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The men of the U.S. Navy's brown-water force played a vital but often overlooked role in the Vietnam War. Known for their black berets and limitless courage, they maneuvered their aging, makeshift craft along shallow coastal waters and twisting inland waterways to search out the enemy. In this moving tribute to their contributions and sacrifices, Tom Cutler records their dramatic story as only a participant could. His own Vietnam experience enables him to add a striking human dimension to the account. The terror of firefights along the jungle-lined rivers, the rigors of camp life, and the...

By October, 1944, Japan's once-mighty naval power was almost extinguished. But in one last desperate bid, the Japanese gathered and combined their forces to defeat the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy.

With more ships engaged than there were even in the gargantuan World War I Battle of Jutland-and 200,000 men fighting on the sea and in the air- the Battle of Leyte Gulf was a hellish cacophony of cannon fire, murderous strafing airplanes, and deadly explosions.

Here, in the words of the men who were there, are the dramatic accounts of what really happened at Leyte. Though...

This edited volume provides critical reflections on the interplay between politics and law in an increasingly transnationalized global political economy. It focuses specifically on the emergence and operation of new forms of governance that are developing through a variety of transnational contractual practices, institutions, and laws in multiple sectors and areas of economic activity.

Interdisciplinary in nature, the volume includes contributions from law, political science, sociology, and international politics, with the focus on the political foundations of transnational...

Identify Your Organization's Powerful Purpose, Build Solid Teams, and Boost Your Bottom Line This is not a book - it is a powerful tool that will transform your company. Herky Cutler's approachable style, keen observations, and sixth sense for business together create a powerful and engaging read. Each compelling chapter examines real-life business blunders and successes to reveal the secrets behind what makes companies successful both now and long term. Cutler goes beyond anecdotal evidence, backing these discoveries with research and proving them through experience and results. Each section...

Identify Your Organization's Powerful Purpose, Build Solid Teams, and Boost Your Bottom Line This is not a book - it is a powerful tool that will transform your company. Herky Cutler's approachable style, keen observations, and sixth sense for business together create a powerful and engaging read. Each compelling chapter examines real-life business blunders and successes to reveal the secrets behind what makes companies successful both now and long term. Cutler goes beyond anecdotal evidence, backing these discoveries with research and proving them through experience and results. Each section...