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Full Measure

Author : T. Jefferson Parker
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1466852992
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Full Measure written by T. Jefferson Parker and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A tense and compelling drama of the wars without and the wars within—and of the flame of violence that burns through the American psyche." —T.C. Boyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Women "Stunning . . . [Parker is] a brave and daring writer." —Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of Shanghai Girls and Dreams of Joy "A great American family novel. . . . Parker is playing in the same league as John Steinbeck." —Stephen Harrigan, author of The Gates of the Alamo and Remember Ben Clayton Patrick Norris has seen the worst that Afghanistan has to offer–excruciating heat, bitter cold, and death waiting behind every rock as comrades are blown to pieces by bombs and snipers. He returns home exhilarated by his new freedom and eager to realize his dream of a sport fishing business. But he is shocked to learn that the avocado ranch his family has owned for generations in the foothills of San Diego has been destroyed by a massive wildfire and the parents he loves are facing ruin. Ted Norris worships his brother and yearns for his approval. Gentle by nature, but tormented by strange fixations with a dark undercurrent, Ted is drawn into a circle of violent, criminal misfits. His urgent quest to prove himself threatens to put those he loves in peril. Patrick puts his own plans on hold to save the family's home and falls in love with Iris, a beautiful and unusual woman, when disaster strikes. When Ted's plan for redemption goes terribly wrong, he tries to disappear. Desperate to find his brother and salvage what remains of his family, Patrick must make an agonizing choice. Three-time Edgar Award-winner T. Jefferson Parker is known for his many bestselling crime novels, from Laguna Heat to The Famous and the Dead. Full Measure marks a departure; it is a literary novel that explores many subjects, among them the bonds of loyalty between brothers.

Full Measures

Author : Rebecca Yarros
Publisher : Entangled: Amara
ISBN 13 : 1622664345
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (226 download)

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Download or read book Full Measures written by Rebecca Yarros and published by Entangled: Amara. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She knew. That's why Mom hadn't opened the door. She knew he was dead. Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn't know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart. Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can't deny their intense attraction. Until Josh's secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he's worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare. The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Full Measures Book #2 Eyes Turned Skyward Book #3 Beyond What is Given Book #4 Hallowed Ground Book #5 The Reality of Everything

Taking Full Measure

Author : Dennie Wolf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Taking Full Measure written by Dennie Wolf and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Last Full Measure

Author : Jack Campbell (Naval officer)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781596065680
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (656 download)

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Download or read book The Last Full Measure written by Jack Campbell (Naval officer) and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In a transformed mid-nineteenth century America dominated by plantation owners and kept in line by Southern military forces, a mild-mannered academic from Maine, Professor Joshua Chamberlain, stands accused of crimes against the nation. In court alongside him is Abraham Lincoln, whose fiery rhetoric brands him a 'threat to the security of the United States of America.' Convicted, Chamberlain is sentenced to forty years hard labor, while Lincoln s fate is indefinite detention at Fortress Monroe. But Professor Chamberlain then encounters military minds who understand the true ideals upon which the country was founded and who want to foment revolution. To succeed, they need a leader, someone to inspire the people to take up the cause of liberty: Lincoln. All they have to do is flawlessly execute a daring plan to rescue him from the darkest federal prison"--Jacket.

The Last Full Measure

Author : Richard Moe
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN 13 : 0873517393
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book The Last Full Measure written by Richard Moe and published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. This book was released on 2009-10-28 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive history of the First Minnesota Volunteers in the Civil War.

The Last Full Measure

Author : Jeff Shaara
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345438507
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book The Last Full Measure written by Jeff Shaara and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-01-05 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Pulitzer prize–winning classic The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara created the finest Civil War novel of our time. The Last Full Measure tells the epic story of the events following the Battle of Gettysburg and brings to life the final two years of the Civil War. Jeff Shaara dramatizes the escalating confrontation between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant—complicated, heroic, and deeply troubled men. For Lee and his Confederate forces, Gettysburg has been an unspeakable disaster, but he is determined to fight to the bitter end; he faces Grant, the decisive, hard-nosed leader the Union army so desperately needs in order to turn the tide of the war. From the costly Battle of the Wilderness to the agonizing seize of Petersburg to Lee’s epoch-making surrender at Appomattox, Shaara portrays the riveting conclusion of the Civil War through the minds and hearts of the individuals who gave their last full measure. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Jeff Shaara's Blaze of Glory.

Their Last Full Measure

Author : Joseph Wheelan
Publisher : Da Capo Press, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 0306823608
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Their Last Full Measure written by Joseph Wheelan and published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Jay WinikÕs national bestseller April 1865, the dramatic and surprising story of the last 150 days of the Civil War, to be published on the 150th anniversary of the warÕs final months

The Last Full Measure (Divided We Fall, Book 3)

Author : Trent Reedy
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545548799
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book The Last Full Measure (Divided We Fall, Book 3) written by Trent Reedy and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trent Reedy brings his action-packed, provocative trilogy about the second American Civil War to a stunning and stirring close in The Last Full Measure. In a YA trilogy like no other, Trent Reedy has raised the most primal questions of our national existence: Do we owe our greatest loyalty to our friends? Our state? Our country? Our party? How do we reconcile our individual rights and common needs? What keeps us all united -- and what happens if we fall apart?Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States.

Star Trek: Enterprise: Last Full Measure

Author : Michael A. Martin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416544453
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Star Trek: Enterprise: Last Full Measure written by Michael A. Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-09-14 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without warning or provocation an alien weapon appears above Earth and unleashes a blast that kills millions across two continents. A second such weapon could destroy the entire planet. In a desperate bid to save Earth and its people, Starfleet must change its mission from one of peaceful exploration to one of military service. Only the Starship Enterprise is fast enought to stop the production of a second Xindi weapon. But the crew cannot do it alone, and Captain Jonathan Archer accepts a contingent of Military Assault Command Operations personnel -- battle-hardened soldiers known as MACOs -- on board his ship. Starfleet and the MACOs are two very different services sharing a common goal, but divided in their views of how to attain it. It is a culture clash that echoes across centuries of military service. The men and women on board the Enterprise understand that somehow they must succeed in working together or the price will be paid in blood -- failure is not an option.

Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309091535
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-05-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, substantial efforts have been initiated to develop new drugs, vaccines, and other medical interventions against biological agents that could be used in bioterrorist attacks against civilian populations. According to a new congressionally mandated report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies, to successfully develop these drugs, vaccines, and other medical interventions against biowarfare agents, Congress should authorize the creation of a new agency within the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense. The committee recommended that Congress should improve liability protections for those who develop and manufacture these products, to stimulate willingness to invest in new research and development for biowarfare protection. Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures also identifies other challengesâ€"such as the need for appropriate animal models and laboratories equipped with high-level biosafety protectionsâ€"that will require attention if DoD efforts to develop new medical countermeasures are to be successful.

The Last Full Measure

Author : Michael Stephenson
Publisher : Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN 13 : 0307395847
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The Last Full Measure written by Michael Stephenson and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 2012 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers how soldiers through the ages have met their deaths in times of war, covering such subjects as weapons and battlefield strategies while offering insight into cultural differences and the nature of military combat.

The Last Full Measure

Author : Michael Stephenson
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307952770
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book The Last Full Measure written by Michael Stephenson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this brilliantly researched, deeply humane work of history, Michael Stephenson traces the paths that have led soldiers to their graves over the centuries, revealing a wealth of insight about the nature of combat, the differences among cultures, and the unchanging qualities of humanity itself. Behind every soldier’s death lies a story, a tale not just of the cold mathematics of the battlefield but of an individual human being who gave his life. What psychological and cultural pressures brought him to his fate? What lies—and truths—convinced him to march toward his death? Covering warfare from prehistory through the present day, The Last Full Measure tells these soldiers’ stories, ultimately capturing the experience of war as few books ever have. In these pages, we march into battle alongside the Greek phalanx and the medieval foot soldier. We hear gunpowder’s thunder in the slaughters of the Napoleonic era and the industrialized killing of the Civil War, and recoil at the modern, automated horrors of both World Wars. Finally, we witness the death of one tradition of “heroic” combat and the construction of another in the wars of the modern era, ranging from Vietnam to America’s latest involvements in Iraq and Afghanistan. In exploring these conflicts and others, Stephenson draws on numerous sources to delve deep into fascinating, period-specific detail—tracing, for instance, the true combat effectiveness of the musket, the utility of the cavalry charge, or the vulnerabilities of the World War II battle tank. Simultaneously, he examines larger themes and reveals surprising connections across both time and culture. What does the medieval knight have in common with the modern paratrooper? What did heroism and bravery mean to the Roman legionary, or to the World War I infantryman—and what is the true motivating power of such ideals? How do men use religion, friendship, or even nihilism to armor themselves against impending doom—and what do we as human beings make of the undeniable joy some among us take in the carnage? Combining commanding prose, impeccable research, and a true sensitivity to the combatant’s plight, The Last Full Measure is both a remarkably fresh journey through the annals of war and a powerful tribute to the proverbial unknown soldier.

Full Measure

Author : T. Jefferson Parker
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250052009
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Full Measure written by T. Jefferson Parker and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Afghanistan War veteran puts his dreams on hold to save his family farm before confronting a terrible choice in the aftermath of his crime-connected brother's disappearance. By the Edgar Award-winning author of The Fallen.

Her Last Full Measure

Author : Gail Combs Oglesby
Publisher : MotownGirl Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (885 download)

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Download or read book Her Last Full Measure written by Gail Combs Oglesby and published by MotownGirl Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-30 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1860-Michigan Territory- Millicent is enjoying life on the farm with her husband and children, but when Abraham Lincoln is elected President, her world is shaken in ways she never imagined. When her husband enlists to fight for the Union it begins a cascade of events that plunge her family and life into turmoil. As the challenges become harder and harder to manage, Millie learns that she is stronger than she thought she could be, and more resilient than she ever thought she would need to be. This story is loosely based on the life of my great-great-great grandfather and his family whose struggles I have come to understand through years of my genealogy work. Men who fought and died in war should be recognized and celebrated for their sacrifice, but we often forget the trials of the women left behind. Ordinary women whose accomplishments were anything but ordinary. This story amplifies those voices and tells their story for all to hear. Review from The Historical Fiction Company "Her Last Full Measure" is a captivating story about love, courage, and heritage that urges us to connect with our roots and appreciate our ancestors' contribution to who we are today. Through this book, Gail Combs Oglesby reminds us that we are all storytellers of our tribe, called to carry on our family's memory for future generations. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey full of suspense and emotion, with and ending which offers a satisfying and uplifting conclusion for the characters' destinies. She conveys a powerful message about resilience and hope in the face of life's challenges. It is a profound and inspirational read that stays with readers long after they've closed the book's cover. “Her Last Full Measure” by Gail Combs Oglesby receives five stars and the “Highly Recommended” award of excellence from The Historical Fiction Company

Their Last Full Measure

Author : Joseph Wheelan
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 0306823616
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Their Last Full Measure written by Joseph Wheelan and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic developments unfolded during the first months of 1865 that brought America's bloody Civil War to a swift climax. As the Confederacy crumbled under the Union army's relentless "hammering," Federal armies marched on the Rebels' remaining bastions in Alabama, the Carolinas, and Virginia. General William T. Sherman's battle-hardened army conducted a punitive campaign against the seat of the Rebellion, South Carolina, while General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant sought to break the months-long siege at Petersburg, defended by Robert E. Lee's starving Army of Northern Virginia. In Richmond, Confederate President Jefferson Davis struggled to hold together his unraveling nation while simultaneously sanctioning diplomatic overtures to bid for peace. Meanwhile, President Abraham Lincoln took steps to end slavery in the United States forever. Their Last Full Measure relates these thrilling events, which followed one on the heels of another, from the battles ending the Petersburg siege and forcing Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the destruction of South Carolina's capital, the assassination of Lincoln, and the intensive manhunt for his killer. The fast-paced narrative braids the disparate events into a compelling account that includes powerful armies; leaders civil and military, flawed and splendid; and ordinary people, black and white, struggling to survive in the war's wreckage.

How Will You Measure Your Life? (Harvard Business Review Classics)

Author : Clayton M. Christensen
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1633692574
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book How Will You Measure Your Life? (Harvard Business Review Classics) written by Clayton M. Christensen and published by Harvard Business Review Press. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spring of 2010, Harvard Business School’s graduating class asked HBS professor Clay Christensen to address them—but not on how to apply his principles and thinking to their post-HBS careers. The students wanted to know how to apply his wisdom to their personal lives. He shared with them a set of guidelines that have helped him find meaning in his own life, which led to this now-classic article. Although Christensen’s thinking is rooted in his deep religious faith, these are strategies anyone can use. Since 1922, Harvard Business Review has been a leading source of breakthrough ideas in management practice. The Harvard Business Review Classics series now offers you the opportunity to make these seminal pieces a part of your permanent management library. Each highly readable volume contains a groundbreaking idea that continues to shape best practices and inspire countless managers around the world.

Measure for Measure

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521854482
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Measure for Measure written by William Shakespeare and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the rediscovery of Elizabethan stage conditions early this century, admiration for Measure for Measure has steadily risen. It is now a favorite with the critics and has attracted widely different styles of performance. At one extreme the play is seen as a religious allegory, at the other it has been interpreted as a comedy protesting against power and privilege. Brian Gibbons focuses on the unique tragi-comic experience of watching the play, the intensity and excitement offered by its dramatic rhythm, the reversals and surprises that shock the audience even to the end. The introduction describes the play's critical reception and stage history and how these have varied according to prevailing social, moral and religious issues, which were highly sensitive when Measure for Measure was written, and have remained so to the present day.