Download or read book Warriors and the Battle Within written by Terry Thompson and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warriors is the story of a Canadian fighter pilot whose operational flying career ended with his introduction to a headquarters staff job. He was engaged in the Cold War from his youth through an ever-changing career path. His military account begins as a raw recruit and the most junior member of the air force. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken through the author's career progression as a radar technician, his remuster to commissioned officer status and his training as a pilot in the air force. His experiences as a fighter pilot provide the layman an inside look at "the right stuff" and the thrills of operational flying combined with a complete season of formation aerobatics in a Mach 2 fighter aircraft. The author leads us through his uneasy transition to staff officer and his development in that role. He relates his three-year posting into the pilot training establishment and his participation in the eventual formation of the Snowbirds aerobatic team. In his final tour at National Defence Headquarters the author was in a position to witness first hand the deterioration of the military culture at the highest levels. He relates his struggles to maintain some semblance of military ethic in the routine conduct of his duties under ever deteriorating circumstances. This book puts the Cold War into a perspective as seen by those who lived through it. It identifies the 9/11 tragedy as the beginning of a new and frightening era. It recognises the World Trade Centre act of terrorism as a wake up call for a country that has allowed it's politicians while looking inward, to savage defence budgets over the past thirty years all the while watching it's once proud military services atrophy. This book that will be of interest to students of military and strategic studies and to the average observer of Canadian defence and foreign policy. Praise for WARRIORS AND THE BATTLE WITHIN I finished your book today and enjoyed it very much. You cover a huge amount of ground and your accuracy and power of recall without diary notes is phenomenal! You are a good writer. Your sentences are short and declarative with the subject to the front. The first point that struck me personally was that your military service paralleled mine. I agree with you that these were the best years to serve, given the Cold War and very viable Armed Forces (strength as high as 115, 000). Like you, I retired early at 53 rather than 55 years of age for exactly the same reasons you did. Another similarity was that we joined as private/airman, an invaluable experience in my opinion. I agree completely with your closing observations concerning the Armed Forces today. I have read a number of similar books and find yours the best, largely because of the crisp and clear writing without military jargon, and the continuity provided by the overarching air element of your story. It effectively ties the whole thing together. Final point, your book certainly fills a niche in the Cold War Historiography. William Bentley Macleod Colonel (ret'd) OMM, CD - Kingston, Ontario When Terry Thompson joined the RCAF as a small-town prairie boy in April of 1951, he had no idea of the adventure that lay ahead. Following a stint as a ground radar technician, he applied and was accepted as an aircrew candidate and began pilot training at Penhold, Alta, in Feb 1953. Over a long flying career, Thompson flew a variety of fighter aircraft, notably the CF-100 interceptor, the Hawker Hunter and the English Electric Lightning during an exchange tour with the RAF which included a season with the 56 Sqn Firebirds aerobatic team. He also flew the F-86 Sabre, the CF-5 Freedom Fighter, and the Tutor jet trainer as an instructor and standards officer at CFB Moose Jaw, Sask. But this book is more than just another "there I was at 30,000 feet" opus. Terry Thompson spent two

Download or read book Zulu Warriors written by John Laband and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toward the end of the nineteenth century, the British embarked on a concerted series of campaigns in South Africa. Within three years they waged five wars against African states with the intent of destroying their military might and political independence and unifying southern Africa under imperial control. This is the first work to tell the story of this cluster of conflicts as a single whole and to narrate the experiences of the militarily outmatched African societies. Deftly fusing the widely differing European and African perspectives on events, John Laband details the fateful decisions of individual leaders and generals and explores why many Africans chose to join the British and colonial forces. The Xhosa, Zulu, and other African military cultures are brought to vivid life, showing how varying notions of warrior honor and manliness influenced the outcomes for African fighting men and their societies.

Download or read book The Warrior Ethos written by Steven Pressfield and published by Black Irish Entertainment LLC. This book was released on 2011-03-02 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WARS CHANGE, WARRIORS DON'T We are all warriors. Each of us struggles every day to define and defend our sense of purpose and integrity, to justify our existence on the planet and to understand, if only within our own hearts, who we are and what we believe in. Do we fight by a code? If so, what is it? What is the Warrior Ethos? Where did it come from? What form does it take today? How do we (and how can we) use it and be true to it in our internal and external lives? The Warrior Ethos is intended not only for men and women in uniform, but artists, entrepreneurs and other warriors in other walks of life. The book examines the evolution of the warrior code of honor and "mental toughness." It goes back to the ancient Spartans and Athenians, to Caesar's Romans, Alexander's Macedonians and the Persians of Cyrus the Great (not excluding the Garden of Eden and the primitive hunting band). Sources include Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, Xenophon, Vegetius, Arrian and Curtius--and on down to Gen. George Patton, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and Israeli Minister of Defense, Moshe Dayan.

Download or read book Battle Cry written by Jason Wilson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a culture that tells men to suppress instead of express, join bestselling author, speaker, and leader Jason Wilson (featured in the award-winning ESPN documentary The Cave of Adullam) as he calls us to unlearn society's definition of masculinity and discover the power of engaging with our emotions. For decades, Jason was losing the war within--the internal battle that many men wage on a daily basis. He struggled to combat his toxic thoughts and emotions, communicating without composure, and ultimately hurting himself and his loved ones. When Jason began to release years of unresolved trauma, he learned how to acknowledge his emotions and express them in a healthy way. He discovered that he was strengthened by transparency and vulnerability, which taught him to forgive, trust, and love without limitations. Soon, Jason's newfound practices began to heal his relationships and transform his life. Throughout his journey of opening up, Jason became a better husband, father, and leader--and you can, too. Supported by Biblical teachings, the lessons that Jason shares in Battle Cry teach us that we can all be empowered to break through what we've been through. Jason calls us to become better versions of ourselves, equipping us with the mental and spiritual weapons needed to redefine modern masculinity and showing us how to: embrace our emotions rather than be ruled by them win internal battles before they become external wars break free from misconstrued masculinity and embrace our humanity communicate more effectively with the people in our lives heal trauma from our past in order to live our fullest lives in the present Battle Cry proves that it's possible to live beyond the limitations of your mind and finally experience the full life you've always longed for. What are you waiting for? It's time to win the war within.

Download or read book The Battle of Jericho written by Sharon M. Draper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Jericho is awaiting initiation to the Warriors of Distinction, the oldest and most exclusive club in school—but how high a price will he have to pay to belong? Find out in this first novel in Sharon M. Draper’s Jericho Trilogy. When Jericho is invited to pledge for the Warriors of Distinction, he thinks his life can’t get any better. As the most exclusive club in school, the Warriors give the best parties, go out with the hottest girls, and great grades are a given. When Arielle, one of the finest girls in his class, starts coming on to him once the pledge announcements are made, Jericho is determined to do anything to become a member… But as the initiation week becomes progressively harrowing, Jericho is forced to make choices he’s not entirely comfortable with. And one member seems to have it in for the sole female pledge in the group…a pledge who will stop at nothing to show she can handle the pressure. But when is she being pushed too far, and when should Jericho and his friends step in and risk losing their places in the pledging process? As Jericho becomes increasingly uneasy, his cousin Joshua breezes through the initiation, never thinking of the consequences, even when the fine line between fun and games, and life and death is crossed.

Download or read book The Prince Warriors and the Swords of Rhema written by Priscilla Shirer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the third book in The Prince Warriors trilogy, the Prince Warriors must align to face their greatest threat and learn the power of the swords of Rhema.

Download or read book Forward Into Battle written by Terry Tyrrell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we receive Christ as Savior, we enter combat against Satan and his wicked troops. This fierce, cosmic war began in the Garden of Eden and will continue until Jesus returns to destroy forever the evil that runs rampant upon the Earth. It's impossible for God's warriors to watch others engage in spiritual combat from a position of security. Satan attacks us around the clock, and an ambush could come at any time. In addition, God wants us to take the offensive, encouraging our fellow soldiers and recruiting new members into His forces. Forward into Battle examines the similarities between serving in the armed forces and serving the Lord. Written by a 33-year military veteran, the book reviews the radical transformation God's warriors experience when they begin serving in His forces, the mission God has given us and the weapons He's provided, intelligence on our evil enemy, operations on the spiritual battlefield, a Biblical concept of leadership, and the heavenly rewards we'll receive when our service on Earth ends. Each chapter includes questions for group or individual study as well as a personal assessment to enable readers to plan how to apply the reading's lessons in their service in God's army.

Download or read book The Battle Within written by Christina Twomey and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Battle Within written by Alastair Luft and published by Inkshares. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Hugh Dégaré never thought working a desk job could be worse than combat. But shortly after starting a new position in a bureaucratic military headquarters far from the front lines, he finds himself fighting to maintain his grip on reality. Amid sleepless nights and intense memories from his combat service, he does what he’s always done—takes action. Afraid of being stigmatized by his chain of command, he turns to a psychologist and an estranged friend, Daryl, now an ex-soldier. Despite his best efforts, Hugh’s rage continues to grow. When his support network starts to fall apart with no end to his symptoms in sight, Hugh finally turns to a questionable military medical system, desperate to do anything to save his career, marriage, and life itself. His last hope is that the system supposedly designed to help him doesn’t put the final nail into his coffin instead.

Download or read book Redeployed written by Brian Fleming and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-18 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time EVER, a Combat-Infantry Sergeant and a Special Operations Force Recon Marine have joined forces to equip and educate other returning combat-veterans on how to FIGHT and WIN the most common battles they face after returning home from war (PTSD, TBI, Depression, Anxiety, Isolation, Suicide, Divorce, etc). Fleming and Robichaux's roles as Resiliency Trainers for the U.S. Military have taken them to bases and installations across the globe. Throughout the pages of history, America's warriors have fought several wars abroad, but after coming home many of these warriors REDEPLOYED to a new war: A War Within. The lessons learned through war can change a person's life forever. These lessons may even change yours...

Download or read book The Prince Warriors written by Priscilla Shirer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Ephesians 6:10–18, The Prince Warriors is the first book in an epic middle reader series that brings to life the invisible struggle occurring in the spiritual realm.

Download or read book Wellness Warrior Style written by Kim Colegrove and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Warrior’s Roadmap to Healing Trauma “A book that will save lives and a book about those who save lives.”—Belles and Rebelles Work stress relief—even after retirement—for first responders, veterans, service members, or others. Hear from warriors who credit author Kim Colegrove’s first book for saving their lives, and discover proven techniques and peer support to conquer long term effects of stress and restore your well-being as a resilient warrior. Reclaim your resilience and restore well-being. Wellness Warrior Style focuses on the unique challenges faced by those on the frontlines and offers support for all of society’s warriors, protectors, guardians, and healers. Understand the long term effects of stress, PTS (Post-Traumatic Stress), and find work stress relief tailored for first responders. Healing trauma for first responders. Whether you're a police officer, firefighter, emergency medical responder, mental health crisis worker, service member, warfighter supporter, veteran, or anyone else in public safety and service, take off your armor and set aside your shield. Let’s tackle these issues together. Inside, find: • Personal stories from your peers, offering a sense of camaraderie • Peer-supported resources, including culturally-relevant curriculum created by fellow warriors on Kim’s online platform, Pause First Academy • Strategies to help you navigate chronic stress with resilience and strength • How to ask for help—and the importance of doing so If you have read Walk the Blue Line, The Myth of Normal, or Nothing's Wrong, you’ll love Wellness Warrior Style.

Download or read book Expendable Warriors written by Bruce B. G. Clarke and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 21, 1968, nine days before the Tet Offensive, thousands of North Vietnamese regulars attacked the U.S. Marine base at Khe Sanh in remote northwestern South Vietnam, beginning a siege that ended seventy-seven days later in a tactical victory for the U.S. As a young U.S. Army officer serving with the Marines at the outpost, Bruce Clarke participated in the entire battle. His book combines firsthand experiences with archival research to describe the saga of Khe Sanh, which ended with the U.S.'s abandonment of the base, making it the heartbreaking and controversial symbol of American involvement in Vietnam.

Download or read book Fight written by Craig Groeschel and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author and pastor Craig Groeschel helps you uncover who you really are—a man created in the image of God with a warrior’s heart—and how to fight the good fight for what’s right. You will find the strength to fight the battles you know you need to fight—the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of your family. Craig will also look at examples from the Bible, including our good buddy Samson. Yep, the dude with the rippling biceps and hippie hair and a thing for Delilah. You may be surprised how much we have in common with this guy. By looking at his life, you’ll learn how to defeat the demons that make strong men weak. You’ll become who God made you to be: A man who knows how to fight for what’s right. And don’t you dare show up for this fight unarmed. Learn how to fight with faith, with prayer, and with the Word of God It’s time to fight like a man. For God’s Sake, FIGHT.

Download or read book Addiction Recover Like a Warrior written by S. McAley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Addiction: Recover Like a Warrior" is a philosophical approach which is designed to empower the addict to be the "master" of his or her own recovery. It is not a "program" to replace research-based treatment or spiritual based programs. Through the "Warrior's" eyes, addiction will no longer be perceived as just a disease that requires continual medical monitoring. Nor will addiction be viewed as an anti-social behavior that is in need of punishment or repentance. Addiction is encouraged to be perceived as an enemy which will take all that is life preserving, for indeed, that what addiction does.

Download or read book Literary Indians written by Angela Calcaterra and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although cross-cultural encounter is often considered an economic or political matter, beauty, taste, and artistry were central to cultural exchange and political negotiation in early and nineteenth-century America. Part of a new wave of scholarship in early American studies that contextualizes American writing in Indigenous space, Literary Indians highlights the significance of Indigenous aesthetic practices to American literary production. Countering the prevailing notion of the "literary Indian" as a construct of the white American literary imagination, Angela Calcaterra reveals how Native people's pre-existing and evolving aesthetic practices influenced Anglo-American writing in precise ways. Indigenous aesthetics helped to establish borders and foster alliances that pushed against Anglo-American settlement practices and contributed to the discursive, divided, unfinished aspects of American letters. Focusing on tribal histories and Indigenous artistry, Calcaterra locates surprising connections and important distinctions between Native and Anglo-American literary aesthetics in a new history of early American encounter, identity, literature, and culture.

Download or read book The Waging War Within A Devotional for Winning the Daily War written by Gregg Joseph Kretschmer and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Waging War Within is a daily devotional that focuses on bringing the Christian believer into a closer walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This devotional emphasizes the importance of putting on the full armor of God to withstand the daily onslaught of the enemy, that wars against our soul. Our prayer is that The Waging War Within would touch the lives of Christian believers, while at the same time winning souls into the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Waging War Within focuses on the supernatural and spiritual aspects of warfare. Individuals and families throughout our American Society and the world at large are wondering why their lives feel entrenched, shattered and pervasively ruined in a perpetual battlefield. This book takes a closer look into the realm of spiritual warfare and the strategies to counter the attacks of Satan. Our prayer is that The Waging War Within would lead people to higher ground in their spiritual walk with Jesus Christ, as well as provide them with a battleplan to win The Waging War Within.