Veteran’s Day Book List
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Fiction Titles
Power Play : an international thriller
Robinson, Patrick
In a near-future world where Israel and the
United States have eliminated nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea, Russia
plots an aggressive military campaign against America, prompting U.S. Navy SEAL
Mack Bedford to conduct a world-changing defense mission.
FlatSpin Freed, Freed, David
When flight instructor and former military
assassin Cordell Logan gets a request from his ex-wife to help the police with
their investigation of her current husband's murder, he gets caught up in a
dangerous, far-flung investigation.
Getting Dunn
Schreck, Tom
TJ Dunn saw plenty of action as an MP in
Iraq, but the real stress came from being told her fiancé, Trent, had committed
suicide in Kabul. Her father, who was also in the military, similarly killed
himself six years earlier. A year later, in upstate New York, TJ is making a
living as a stripper, volunteering for a suicide hotline, and regularly seeing
a therapist. A spate of veterans committing suicide fits the media's spin on
posttraumatic stress disorder, but one anonymous caller keeps telling TJ that
there's something more sinister at work. Vets are being tortured and eliminated
because they know too much about illegal activities.
Tier One Wild : a Delta Force novel
Fury, Dalton
Former disgraced Delta Force commander Kolt
"Racer" Raynor has earned his way back into The Unit after redeeming
himself during an explosive operation at a black site in Pakistan. But he is
about to face his deadliest challenge yet. The most wanted man in the world,
American al Qaeda commander Daoud al Amriki, and his handpicked team of
terrorist operatives, have acquired stores of Russian-built, shoulder-fired
surface-to-air missiles (SAM's) from ex-Libyan spies in Cairo. Their mission:
infiltrate the United States and take down American aircraft. The country's
best are tasked with stopping them. But when a SEAL Team Six mission to take
down al Amriki goes wrong, Major Raynor and his Delta Force team find
themselves front and center as Amriki and his terrorists work their way closer
to America. And time is running out.
Blood Lies
Marcinko, Richard
"When the daughter of a retired Navy
SEAL is kidnapped and held for ransom in Mexico, Rogue Warrior Richard Marcinko
and his band of Red Cell International warriors head south of the border to
rescue her. Along the way, they encounter drug dealers and human traffickers,
break into a cartel kingpin's mansion, and do battle with a hundred of the
meanest banditos since Pancho Villa. And just for good measure, Marcinko
uncovers a secret Hezbollah camp funded by the Iranian government and sheltered
by the drug lords. But the founder of SEAL Team 6 finds his toughest opponent
may actually be the woman he's come to rescue. And then there's the question of
who really sent Dick to find her..."--Publisher's website.
KBL : kill Bin Laden : a novel based on true
events
Weisman, John
In a fictional version of the recent
true-life event, SEAL Team Six rises to the occasion and terminates the world's
most famous terrorist.
Non-Fiction Titles
No Easy Day : the autobiography of a Navy SEAL : the
firsthand account of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden
Owen, Mark
For the first time anywhere, the
first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a
Navy Seal who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final
moments.
Soldier Dogs : the untold story of America's canine
heroes
Goodavage,
Maria
In this book, the author, a leading
dog-blogger offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training,
heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impacts they have on those who work
with them. People all over the world have been riveted by the story of Cairo,
the Belgian Malinois who was a part of the Navy SEAL team that led the raid on
Osama bin Laden's compound. A dog's natural intelligence, physical abilities,
and pure loyalty contribute more to our military efforts than ever before. You
don't have to be a dog lover to be fascinated by the idea that a dog, the cousin
of that furry guy begging for scraps under your table, could be one of the
heroes who helped execute the most vital and high-tech military mission of the
new millennium. Now the author, an editor and featured writer for one of the
world's most widely read dog blogs, tells heartwarming stories of modern
soldier dogs and the amazing bonds that develop between them and their
handlers. Beyond tales of training, operations, retirement, and adoption into
the families of fallen soldiers, she talks to leading dog-cognition experts
about why dogs like nothing more than to be on a mission with a handler they
trust, no matter how deadly the IEDs they are sniffing, nor how far they must
parachute or rappel from aircraft into enemy territory. "Military working
dogs live for love and praise from their handlers," says Ron Aiello,
president of the United States War Dogs Association and a former marine scout
dog handler. "The work is all a big game, and then they get that pet, that
praise. They would do anything for their handler." This is an
unprecedented window into the world of these adventurous, loving warriors.
Fearless : the undaunted courage and ultimate sacrifice
of Navy SEAL Team Six operator Adam Brown
Blehm, Eric
"Chronicles the life of Navy SEAL Team
Six operator Adam Brown, a man whose heroism and devotion still stand as a
beacon to his friends and family, even after his death in the Afghan Hindu Kush
mountains in 2010." --NoveList Plus.
Inside Seal Team Six : my life and missions with
America's elite warriors
Mann, Don
A high octane narrative of physical and
mental toughness, giving unprecedented insight to the inner workings of the
training and secret missions of the world's most respected and feared combat
unit--Seal Team Six, the elite warriors who took down Osama bin Laden.
Fields of Combat : understanding PTSD among veterans of
Iraq and Afghanistan
Finley,
Erin P.
Fourth of July : a tradition of service in
San Antonio -- War stories : case studies of combat deployment -- Home again :
early experiences of post-deployment stress -- Of men and messages : how
everyday cultural influences affect living with PTSD -- Clinical histories :
from soldier's heart to PTSD -- Under pressure : military socialization and
stigma -- Embattled : the politics of PTSD in VA mental health care --
Navigation : identity and social relations in treatment seeking and recovery.
Until Tuesday : a wounded warrior and the golden
retriever who saved him
Montalvan, Luis Carlos
"Tuesday has a personality that
shines. I am not kidding when I say it is common for people to pull out their
cell phones and take pictures of and with him. Tuesday is that kind of dog. And
then, in passing, they notice me, the big man with the tight haircut. There is
nothing about me--even the straight, stiff way I carry myself--that signals
disabled. Until people notice the cane in my left hand, that is, and the way I
lean on it every few steps. Then they realize my stiff walk and straight
posture aren't just pride, and that Tuesday isn't just an ordinary dog. He
walks directly beside me, for instance, so that my right leg always bisects his
body. He nuzzles me when my breathing changes, and he moves immediately between
me and the object--a cat, an overeager child, a suspiciously closed door--any
time I feel apprehensive. Because beautiful, happy-go-lucky,
favorite-of-the-neighborhood Tuesday isn't my pet; he's my service dog."
Captain Luis Montalvan returned home from his second tour of duty in Iraq, having
survived stab wounds, a traumatic brain injury, and three broken vertebrae. But
the pressures of civilian life and his injuries proved too much to bear.
Physical disabilities, agoraphobia, and crippling PTSD drove him to the edge of
suicide. That's when he met Tuesday - his best friend forever. Tuesday came
with his own history of challenges: from the Puppies Behind Bars program, to a
home for troubled boys, to the streets of Manhattan, Tuesday blessed many lives
on his way to Luis. Until Tuesday unforgettably twines the story of man and
dog"-- Provided by publisher.
Healing Suicidal Veterans : recognizing, supporting and
answering their pleas for help
Montgomery,
VictorHomelessness. Alcohol and drug abuse. Unemployment. Domestic Violence. Minds plagued by war scenes. The Numbers are staggering and growing daily. Because of the terrors of modern combat, rapid redeployment, lack of adequate emotional first aid and intervention, many veterans are suffering from deepening depression and chronic anxiety.
Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions
Enelow, Wendy S.
Navigating the job hunt, already a tough
task during an economic downturn, is especially difficult for veterans hoping
to transition into a civilian career. A major obstacle they face is to write a
resume that resonates with civilian hiring managers and recruiters. Expert
Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions shows veterans exactly how to
market their skills and experience, and translate them into language their resume
readers will understand.
Hill, Janelle.
Leaving the service -- Developing your own
individual transition plan (ITP) -- Transitioning to a new career -- The
entrepreneurial spirit -- Finding a home -- Going back to school -- Health and
insurance -- Transition benefits -- Finances.
The Book of U.S. Government jobs : where they are, what's available, and
how to complete a Federal résumé
Damp, Dennis V.
Introduction to government employment --
Hiring reform and the recruitment process -- What jobs are available -- The
interview process -- Civil service exams -- Completing your employment
application -- Veterans & military dependent hiring -- Overseas employment
opportunities -- The U.S. Postal Service -- Employment for people with
disabilities -- Law enforcement and Homeland Security careers -- Employment
secrets -- Appendix A. Job hunters' checklist -- Appendix B. Federal agency
contact list -- Appendix C. Federal occupation lists -- Appendix D. Agency
skills index.
Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide : the
essential job search handbook for service members
Farley, Janet I.
This handbook provides a career transition
framework for service members and their families. Readers are given exit
strategies for gracefully leaving the military; charts, checklists, and
worksheets for planning each transition aspect; resume and cover letter samples
and strategies; and interviewing and salary negotiation tips.The Military Advantage : the military.com guide to military and veterans benefits
Howell, Terry
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