From New York Times bestselling author James Brady-the story of Marine legend John Basilone, one of three main characters in HBO's The PacificGunnery Sergeant John Basilone was a Marine legend who received the Medal of Honor for holding off 3,000 Japanese on Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross posthumously for his bravery on Iwo Jima. This is the story of how a young man from Raritan, New Jersey, became one of America's biggest World War II heroes....

"How to Be a Detective" by James Brady is an engaging guide that delves into the art and science of detective work. Brady, drawing from his extensive experience, provides readers with insights into the investigative process, including techniques for gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing information. The book is designed for aspiring detectives and curious minds alike, offering practical advice and real-world examples that illuminate the complexities of solving crimes. W...

How to Be a Detective by James Brady is an engaging and insightful guide that pulls readers into the fascinating world of investigation, observation, and critical thinking. This book is crafted for those who are curious, analytical, and eager to uncover the truth hidden beneath the surface. With a compelling narrative style, the author breaks down the essential skills of a detective—keen observation, logical reasoning, and intuitive judgment—into practical...

In "How to Be a Detective," James Brady masterfully combines the intricate art of detective work with accessible prose, creating a compelling guide that is both informative and entertaining. Drawing on his extensive experience as a former police officer and detective, Brady enriches the text with anecdotes and practical advice, delving into the multifaceted world of criminal investigation. The book is characterized by its clear and engaging style, seamlessly blending elements of true crime...

‘If we do not win the battle of training, we shall win no other battle in the air.’ In 1943 the Royal Air Force recognised that training a vast amount of aircrew for a high attrition war was essential to an Allied victory, and that the key to winning the ‘battle of training’ was the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS). 37,576 Australian aircrew graduated from the EATS. Over 300 were killed whilst training for war and 9874 aircrew were killed or listed as missing while on active duty. Those w...

In this epic novel of the Korean War, a US Marine captain joins MacArthur in the Chosin River campaign and wonders if he'll ever see his daughter again."The Korean war now has its own Iliad . Historically precise and harrowingly poetic." —Kurt VonnegutWhen USMC Captain Thomas Verity is called back to action, he must leave his Georgetown home, career, and young daughter and rush to Korea to monitor...

A gripping tale of valor and sacrifice in the forgotten war that never truly ended.Colonel James "Oliver" Cromwell, a warrior forged at Notre Dame and Hitler's Berlin Olympics, is restlessly beached on garrison duty in California when he's ordered to fresh duty as military attaché in a dull Asian backwater. There, on a June Sunday, Korea violently erupts and Cromwell is caught up in the early, panicked rout. While South Koreans cut and run, the first GIs are brushed...

From the New York Times –bestselling author of The Marines of Autumn , a moving tribute to sheer courage, determination, and Marine Corps discipline.Late November of 1941. Half the world is at war and with the other half about to join in, a thousand U.S. Marines stand sentinel over the last days of an uneasy truce between the country and the Imperial Japanese Army in chaotic Nor...

A "wonderful, moving" memoir from the Korean War veteran and New York Times –bestselling author of Warning of War and Marines of Autumn (Associated Press).Half a century after he fought there as a young lieutenant of Marines, James Brady returns to the brooding Korean ridgelines and mountains to sound taps for a generation. It's been...

Sometimes, a poem doesn't rhyme -sometimes, their not worth a dime.Sometimes, I socially climb;Sometimes I act like a mime.This time, I typed all of them;this time, I mute the mayhem.This time, I'm off - can't condemn!this time, need not fight my phlegm.

The author and Korean War veteran vividly describes his time on the frontlines in this military memoir: "war reporting at its best . . . reads like a novel" (Walter Cronkite).In 1947, seeking to avoid the draft, nineteen-year-old Jim Brady volunteered for a Marine Corps program that made him a lieutenant in the reserves on the day he graduated college. He didn't expect to be sent overseas three years later to lead a rifle platoon against a deadly enemy. But in Kore...

James Brady, bestselling war memoirist, and Marine officer in Korea, returns with one of his most memorable works to date--exploring what it means to be a soldier and why Marines fight.United States Marines, for more than two centuries, have been among the world's fiercest and most admired of warriors. They have fought from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan and Iraq, in famous battles become bone and sinew of American lore. But why do Marines fight? Why fight so ...