Download or read book To Be a U S Marine written by Stephen F. Tomajczyk and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2004-11-20 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprised of smart, highly adaptable men and women, the Marine Corps serves as the aggressive tip of the U.S. military spear. Theirs is a smaller, more dynamic force than any other in the American arsenal, and the only forward-deployed force designed for expeditionary operations by air, land, or sea. It is their size and expertise that allow them to move faster. Working to overcome disadvantage and turn conflict into victory, they accomplish great things, and they do so together. In the Marine Corps, there is a motto that describes their commitment to each other, their organization, and their country. It is Semper Fidelis or "Semper Fi." Translated from Latin, it means "Always Faithful."- Superb full-color action photos- Behind the scenes look at the training and structure- Next book in the colorful and successful series covering America's military forces- Still one of America's most combat efficient forcesFeatures:Chronological photographic displays, with personal stories, of a class of recruits as they progress through Marine recruit training.Steve Tomajczyk gains unprecedented access to the men in training around the country, including California, North Carolina, Virginia, and Okinawa.Superb full-color action photos.Author Steve Tomajczyk takes you through Marine recruit training - "Boot Camp" - the 13-week process that transforms a young person with the courage to succeed into a mature, highly disciplined, and fully capable Marine. During this time drill instructors teach individuals how to care for themselves and others, function as a member of a team and to achieve success together. Training includes first aid, water survival skills, marksmanship, tactics and other related topics. Training also focuses on customs, traditions and history that have made the Marine Corps respected around the world.About the AuthorS.F. Tomajczyk has written numerous books on weapons, agencies, and other aspects of the U.S. military and warfare, including Black Hawk, Bomb Squads, and Carrier Battle Group. Tomajczyk lives in Loudon, New Hampshire.

Download or read book The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday written by and published by All American Books. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bufalo's collection of stories, essays, and politically incorrect commentary by and about the Marines fighting terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan shows how troops feel about being in harm's way.

Download or read book Final Approach written by C D Baxter and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Final Approach By: C D Baxter Being involved in the military, it seems there is very little time to have a personal life at all. But the story of Frank and Jeanie, along with other friends, proves this to not be the case. In the heat of battle, friendship and love are put to the test. These heroes must face battles in love and life, along with battle grounds. This feel-good story will have you wondering that maybe there are still good people in the world.

Download or read book Distal Watchman written by Mac McClelland and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-06-19 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navy Lieutenant Julia Whitlow and NCIS Investigator Stephanie Duggan are kidnapped off the street in Naples, Italy, and forced into a global prostitution ring based in Kyiv, Ukraine. With no chance of escaping and no communication with the outside world, the women do what they must to survive, being ferried around the world to satisfy the escort agency’s clients who demand only the best. Marine Corps Captain Katy Morgan and her newly formed hostage rescue team are summoned to the White House, where President JoAnne Rush initiates Operation Distal Watchman to find and rescue the women. A cat-and-mouse game ensues, with the agency going so far as to sell the women to terrorists to avoid being attacked by the U.S. military force. Katy and her team use wits and cunning to overcome the obstacles on the path to freeing the women, along with the firepower the team brings to bear against a superior force bent on keeping them and repelling their liberators. Where are Julia and Stephanie, what condition are they in, and will Katy get there soon enough to save them?

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Download or read book Middletown Apocalypse written by Brent Abell and published by IndieWrites, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when you give eleven of the best modern-day apocalyptic writers the same idea for a story and allow their twisted imaginations to go wild? Middletown Apocalypse... that's what. Set in America's heartland, these stories begin with chemistry student Charlie Noble and wind their way through the infected landscape of middletown America. Abel, Chesser, Evans, McKinney, O'Brien, Rosamilia, Shelman, Stallcup, Tufo, Wallen, Wilburn. Are you ready this?

Download or read book The Witches Bottle written by William Elias and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A town on the brink of an all out gang war, finds that a witches coven has infiltrated their streets. With almost four hundred years of persecution for witchery, vengeance has finally come. The precinct, charged with keeping the peace, battles with weapon

Download or read book Ayurvedic Medicine written by Sebastian Pole and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic Medicine brings the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today. This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to Ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of the growth of Ayurveda , a discussion of its fundamental principles, treatment strategies as well as the energetic approach of traditional Ayurvedic herbal pharmacy and pharmacology. It also emphasizes the importance of using sustainably harvested herbs in clinical practice. The introductory "theoretical" chapters complement the core of the book that includes over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and 50 traditional formulas. The herbal material medica of Ayurveda is discussed, along with traditional ayurvedic energetics, in way that is accessible to the western complementary practitioner. Uniquely styled plant profiles include information on over 100 herbs and 25 formulas. The Ayurvedic theory of clinical treatment is clearly presented, as well as its application. Material represents a blend of traditional medicine with modern research, combining pure Ayurveda with modern phytotherapy and bio-medicine. Coverage of each plant includes details on growing habitat and special characteristics. Practical step-by-step instructions explain how to prepare herbal medicines in the unique Ayurvedic style - oils, creams, ghees, jams, etc. Photos are provided of both the freshly growing herbs and dried samples. Authored by an experienced Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and passionate herb grower well-versed in the classical Ayurvedic texts and contemporary writings.

Download or read book Baseball from Providence to Prominence written by Dan D'Alessio and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-03-18 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dan’s second book on baseball is an outgrowth of his passion to educate people and keeping the game of Baseball alive through his writings. Baseball: From Providence to Prominence is broken down into three sections: first, baseball quotes; second, all original baseball stories on ballplayers from 1880 to 1970; third is Dan’s own poems on baseball and the men that brought the game to life. Dan grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, and is a proud graduate of Central High School. He also graduated from Rhode Island Junior College and the Community College of Rhode Island. He has one son, Richard Mickey D’Alessio, in California and a granddaughter named Alice. Dan was a sportswriter for Sports Journal magazine in Rhode Island in 2006–07. Some of his work was published by the Providence Journal, Rhode Island, College Anchor Newspaper and the Valley Breeze. Dan is a member of the Nap Lajoie chapter of the Society of American Baseball Research. He has received letters from Bud Selig and Robert Manfred on his poem titled “Dear Mr. Commissioner” about Shoeless Joe Jackson.

Download or read book Long Illness written by Meghan Jobson and published by Hachette Go. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From COVID-19 and autoimmune disease to chronic pain and inflammation, this new integrative approach and practical guide from two UCSF doctors is an essential guide to living with long illnesses. Having a long illness—from autoimmune disease to dysautonomia, long COVID to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) to chronic pain or depression—can mean a long struggle to get adequate care. From explaining symptoms over and over again to doctors and family members to making sure you are receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment, having a long illness can be a fulltime job. And it’s a hard one. Drs. Meghan Jobson and Juliet Morgan specialize in treating long illness; from their work on the frontlines with long COVID, they know that all long illnesses share many of the same hallmarks. Using evidence-based integrative medicine, they have put together a program that legitimizes long illness and validates concerns where other physicians often dismiss them. In Long Illness, you’ll find an unparalleled, holistic approach to healing, with valuable information on: The foundations of long illness and what it means for your life How to work with your medical team to get the care you need Common symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, headaches, difficulty breathing, digestive disruption, insomnia, and more A wide range of accessible healing techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), traditional Eastern medicine, mindfulness practices, and emerging therapies Your mental health with long illness and how to manage it Long term solutions Recovery is a process, not always a destination. This book will help you build your recovery tool kit, reclaim your identity, manage your symptoms, and become empowered to get the care team you deserve.

Download or read book E Book Ayurvedic Medicine written by Sebastian Pole and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic Medicine brings the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today. This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to Ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of the growth of Ayurveda , a discussion of its fundamental principles, treatment strategies as well as the energetic approach of traditional Ayurvedic herbal pharmacy and pharmacology. It also emphasizes the importance of using sustainably harvested herbs in clinical practice. The introductory "theoretical" chapters complement the core of the book that includes over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and 50 traditional formulas. - The herbal material medica of Ayurveda is discussed, along with traditional ayurvedic energetics, in way that is accessible to the western complementary practitioner. - Uniquely styled plant profiles include information on over 100 herbs and 25 formulas. - The Ayurvedic theory of clinical treatment is clearly presented, as well as its application. - Material represents a blend of traditional medicine with modern research, combining pure Ayurveda with modern phytotherapy and bio-medicine. - Coverage of each plant includes details on growing habitat and special characteristics. - Practical step-by-step instructions explain how to prepare herbal medicines in the unique Ayurvedic style - oils, creams, ghees, jams, etc. - Photos are provided of both the freshly growing herbs and dried samples. - Authored by an experienced Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and passionate herb grower well-versed in the classical Ayurvedic texts and contemporary writings.

Download or read book Hurricane Kiss written by Deborah Blumenthal and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For sixteen-year-old Jillian McKay, the threat of Hurricane Danielle means a long car ride with her neighbors—including River Daughtry, the former star quarterback of Harrison High. The guy who was headed to glory until suddenly he disappeared to a West Texas juvenile detention center. Once cocky and flirtatious, he's now silent and angry. When their evacuation route is gridlocked, River is the first to recognize the danger they're in. Together he and Jillian set out to seek shelter in their abandoned high school. As they wait out the storm, they confront the past and realize survival is about more than just staying alive—it's about fighting for yourself.

Download or read book The Outlines of Materia Medica Regional Symptomatology and a Clinical Dictionary written by Henry BUCK (M.R.C.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Our Moon Has Blood Clots written by Rahul Pandita and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rahul Pandita was fourteen years old when he was forced to leave his home in Srinagar along with his family. They were Kashmiri Pandits-the Hindu minority within a Muslim-majority Kashmir that was by 1990 becoming increasingly agitated with the cries of 'Azaadi' from India. Our Moon Has Blood Clots is the story of Kashmir, in which hundreds of thousands of Pandits were tortured, killed and forced to leave their homes by Islamist militants, and forced to spend the rest of their lives in exile in their own country. Pandita has written a deeply personal, powerful and unforgettable story of history, home and loss.

Download or read book The Outlines of Materia Medica Regional Symptomatology and a Clinical Dictionary written by Henry Buck and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Bartram s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine written by Thomas Bartram and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing over 900 entries of general disease conditions and corresponding herbal treatments, this book covers: therapeutic action, 550 monographs of medicinal plants, and the properties of herbs and preparations such as inctures, liquid extracts, poultices and essential oils.