Sent Forward traces one young soldiers transformation from the mud-streaked jungles of Singapore's infantry to the disciplined halls of the Military Police. Confronted by loss, disillusionment, and the quiet trials of service, he learns that leadership isn't about recognition; it's about conviction when no one is watching. Grounded in his Sikh faith, he draws on the courage of his ancestors: a jailor who upheld duty in silence, a lawyer who defended justice amid chaos, and an athlete who d...

A unique, design-based approach to reliability engineeringDesign for Reliability provides engineers and managers with a range of tools and techniques for incorporating reliability into the design process for complex systems. It clearly explains how to design for zero failure of critical system functions, leading to enormous savings in product life-cycle costs and a dramatic improvement in the ability to compete in global markets.Readers will find a...

The star of HBO's Generation Kill and the real-life warrior from the New York Times bestseller presents his empowering philosophy.In his publishing debut, Rudy Reyes introduces his warrior philosophy of "Hero Living": part Homer, part Joseph Campbell, part Bruce Lee, and part Spider-Man. He outlines the various stages in the journey to bring forth the hero within: recognizing the hero's call, following the hero's path, and returning from the battl...

Is it possible to be a mindful, moral fighter at a time when impersonal, technology based warfare reigns?In Search of the Warrior Spirit confronts this thorny issue with Richard Strozzi-Heckler’s trademark personal, sympathetic style.In a top-secret U.S. military experiment, the author was asked to teach Eastern awareness disciplines ranging from aikido to meditation to a group of twenty-five Green Berets. This account chronicles his experiences in...

Trivia-on-Book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoTake the challenge and share it with friends and family for a time of fun!You may have read the book, but not have liked it.You may have liked the book, but not be a fan.You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan?Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia qui...

Modern Ninjutsu: A Definitive Guide to the Tactics, Concepts & Spirit of Unconventional Combat Arts is a path guide to realistic training and mind-set development for combat situations wherever they may occur. J. Alaric Justice is a military combat veteran and former anti-terrorist, as well as a former law enforcement defensive tactics instructor and crisis negotiator. Perhaps most important to this work, he has survived many violent street encounters, fights, and attempted crimes in gang-...

Companies and the navy have this in common: Success depends heavily on crew morale, the eagerness born of spirit, zeal, and zest. You cant buy morale, much less bribe or bully it into existence. But you can sharply boost it -- at little or no cost -- by spicing serious workdays with unserious good times, says New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Captain D. Michael Abrashoff in this brief eBook.

This is a mental training guide, a meditation, for success in soccer. Mental training is an indispensable part of every team's and player's preparation in today's game. It plays a big role in confidence and performance on the field. Numerous studies have been conducted by sports psychologists and applied by top professional clubs, coaches and players worldwide.This program is unique, because it combines many principles and researches in the arena of mental game and offers most effi...

In a terrified mountainside village, tradesmen and goods are vanishing into chill air. Tsurugu no Kiyomori must determine whether the disappearances are the work of human thieves or supernatural youkai. But even an experienced onmyouji like Tsurugu is not prepared for what he will find."The Lonely Frost" is set in the world of Kitsune Tales, following the events of Kitsune-Tsuki, but it can be read independently of the series.

Apply the ancient close-combat secrets of the Samurai to modern warfare with this military martial arts self-defense guide.Today's ground soldier may be required to carry up to 60 lbs. of equipment when on patrol, or in any situation where they might be engaging the enemy. Unfortunately, mobility is sacrificed in the name of protection. In close-proximity combat, the modern soldier is at a decided disadvantage compared to his more nimble opponent — but this is noth...

Unconditional love is limitless, timeless and it flows through every human being. There is no one person who has more of it then another, it is just that some are just more comfortable in it's flow. I believe that everyone has the potential to love without conditions and once they access this part of themselves they begin to shine and their lives will be transformed. This is a beautifully written book which will teach you how to identify and connect to unconditional love within your own li...

Love MeIve written this special little book as a place that will guide your feminine self to be more confident and to live an empowered life.Were living in a world driven by business, and its often difficult to slow down to love yourself and nurture your own needs.Struggling with anorexia and depression, I was slowly recovering to repair and restore my brokenness, and I am sharing what I now know to you.If you have forgotten how truly awesom...