The Navy Go Getter is an excellent book, powerfully packed with motivation! This book can be applied to anyone, in any occupation, attempting to achieve any goal. The message of the book was lived out when a Sailor's leading ambition was met with the persistent desire to achieve his goals. You will learn: The power of persistent desire toward your dreams or leading ambition. How to remain motivated to accomplish a task to the very end? That your mental efficiency is a prerequisite to any notable personal achievement or any great individual success. To take personal command of yourself through...

Naval Engineering Plants (1955-1990) takes a look back over a thirty-five year period of the fundamentals of shipboard machinery, equipment, and engineering plants. Engineering theories on the background of ship propulsion and steering, measuring devices, lubrication systems, and energy exchanges are explained. Conventional steam turbine propulsion plants are presented in propulsion boilers, steam turbines, and heat transfer apparatus in condensate and feed systems. Common principles of diesel, gasoline, and gas turbine engines are provided. Nuclear power plants are examined in terms of the...