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Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 335 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden. Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 157 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
In his 37 years in the military, McRaven saw both the best and worst of humanity and shares stories of the real, everyday heroes who have inspired him.
Growing up in Texas, McRaven dreamed of being a superhero and saving the earth from destruction. As he grew older he found real heroes everywhere he went-- and none of them had superpowers, none wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
x, 130 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life. He then explained how anyone can use these basic...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 559 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A unique collective biography of the four men who "with a combination of nimble counsel, exasperating ego, studied patience, and street-fighter tactics" shaped the modern U.S. Navy to win WWII at sea.
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