In Survivor you'll follow the destroyer USS Russell through six grueling years of warfare. She started in the Battle of the Atlantic escorting merchant ships under constant attack by German u-boats. When the United States became involved in World War Two after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Russell moved to the Pacific. There she was part of the fighting forces in sixteen major campaigns including Midway, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. Russell took part in General MacArthur's return to the Philippines at Leyte and in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. At the mouth of Manila Bay, she engaged and sunk a Japanese...

A Guide to thriving in a world plagued by gravity Niels Duinker lives a life that most people dream about. International travel? World-wide acclaim? Being paid to follow your passion? Niels has all of that and more. In this, his first book, Niels reveals his secrets of success. You'll learn how to overcome obstacles in your life and work: the distractions, negativity, fear and boredom. Leveraging your resources, using specific organization strategies, and tapping into a passion for excellence, Niels helps you "redefine gravity." If you refuse to let the world weigh you down, soaring is all...