Half My Heart Is in Iraq!

Half My Heart Is in Iraq!
Author: David Bayouth
Publisher: Half My Heart is in Iraq!
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2006-11
Genre:
ISBN: 0978667107

"Half My Heart is in Iraq! - stories of love for our brave" is a sparkling new 528-page publication recognizing our troops serving around the world and the families that support them. Over 500 stories and 1,100 photographs are presented in a straightforward format and are authored by the hearts and minds of real military families from across America. These stories are an inspiration to us all, and a definite must-have for all military families as a keepsake of honor and an example of the total military family experience, truly an inspirational piece of literature full of love, hope, and sunshine! The first copies will be submitted for acceptance into our National Archives, The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, hopefully to be added to their permanent collection of military stories. A troop recognition project of this magnitude has never been accomplished before, until now! Additional copies will be delivered to the White House and Congress.

Torch

Torch
Author: Roxie Noir
Publisher: Roxie Noir Publishing
Total Pages: 352
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

I lost her once. I can't lose her again. I fight wildfires. It’s dirty, sweaty, and dangerous, but there’s nothing else like it. There’s no adrenaline boost like a hundred-foot wall of flame. There’s no victory better than saving a town. Particularly when the town you save is your ex-girlfriend’s. Clementine’s that ex. The one I haven’t seen in eight years. The one I thought I was going to marry. We were over a long time ago, and there was a good reason why. There were a hundred good reasons, and I know every single one by heart. Or at least, I thought I did. The more time I spend with Clementine, the harder they are to recall. She’s still hotter than any fire I’ve ever fought. Still the same feisty, whip-smart, headstrong girl I fell for. When we’re together, it feels like eight years may as well have been eight minutes. I already know how this story ends: we go down in flames. Crash and burn. But I’ve never loved anyone like I loved Clementine. Not even close. Maybe some fires are worth rekindling.

The Communicative Linguistic Landscape

The Communicative Linguistic Landscape
Author: Lionel Wee
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2021-03-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1000343073

How exactly do linguistic landscapes communicate and what theoretical significance might follow from such an inquiry? This book addresses these questions by taking as its starting point the insight that the individual or organisation that is responsible for the production of a sign may not be physically present at the landscape itself. The information to be conveyed is typically designed as a piece of signage to be emplaced at the site. Drawing on Goffman’s notion of a production format, the book argues that the constructed piece of sign and its intended placement within the landscape combine to constitute an animator complex. This raises the possibility of a disruption to the sign and its placement in the landscape. The book describes various ways in which the integrity of the animator complex can be disrupted (e.g. the sign may be moved out of place through vandalism or acts of nature, or the organisation that the sign represents may no longer be in business), identifi es different types of animators, and expands on the implications for phenomena such as affect, multivocality, footing and the materiality of language. In doing so, the book also demonstrates the value of bringing in Bakhtin’s work on heteroglossia and the dialogicity of communication, integrating the ideas of Bakhtin with those of Goffman.

Military Poems and Pictures

Military Poems and Pictures
Author: Alice Baratone
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2011
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1456760092

Alice Baratone brings you into the realm of our military heroes and their families through her poetry, along with our heroes accompanying pictures. The poems were written from either her thoughts and feelings as a Marine Mom, or from the thoughts and feelings of others in our military family. Whether you are currently serving, deployed, a family member of a fallen hero, a military family member, or a patriotic citizen of the United States, there is a poem that will touch your inner soul. In this glorious nation, our heroes lay their lives on the line everyday, and there are those who give the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Family members keep the fire burning at home waiting for loved ones to return. For the family members of our fallen heroes, they possess a courage and inner strength that is felt by all who come across their path. The military life is filled with fears, tears, laughter, joy, and the utmost pride to be an American. This is not just a book of poetry and pictures, but a book that will bring understanding and pride towards our country's heroes and their families. Many of the pictures were submitted with honor and pride from those who know Alice Baratone, (many simply call her, Mom B.). Alice Baratone's mission through her poetry is to honor and ensure that our military and their family members will never be forgotten. From the serious to the light-hearted, Alice Baratone proudly shares a few poems that adorn the book. Take a moment to read and delve into the pride of being an American. Take a moment to read and delve into the lives of our military and their families. Take a moment and share this book with others so that our military and their family members will forever be remembered. Alice Baratone will donate 10% of her own proceeds to MarineParents.com, and another 10% to American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

With It Or in It

With It Or in It
Author: Bacil Donovan Warren
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2016-02-24
Genre: Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN: 9781530315536

Using humor and frank candor, author Bacil Donovan Warren shares his personal experience, as well as that of his fellow tankers, as part of the US Army's 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment (the "Brave Rifles") in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Warren recounts the initial shock of hearing about Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and his Regiment's preparation for deployment during Operation Desert Shield. He describes the stress and sometimes mind-numbing boredom of being deployed deep in the desert of Saudi Arabia, constantly preparing for a possible Iraqi invasion. He recalls the terrifying experience of the start of the air war of Operation Desert Storm and the workmanlike action during combat against Iraq's Republican Guard forces during Operation Desert Sabre. With It or in It brings clarity and focus to their unceasing efforts to bring the conflict to a swift and decisive end. Finally, Warren describes the triumphant return of the Brave Rifles to Ft. Bliss, Texas, and the waiting arms of their families and loved ones.

Young Soldiers

Young Soldiers
Author: Rachel Brett
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2004
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9789221137184

It is estimated that more than 300,000 children are involved in armed conflicts throughout the world, the vast majority through forced labour. This publication contains the personal views and experiences of child soldiers, highlighting a number of factors contributing to their participation, including the socio-economic and political environment, and their vulnerable personal circumstances, as well as how diverse risk factors interact. These personal stories also draw attention to the gender dimensions of the problem, and to concept of child soldiers 'volunteering' in armed conflict situations. The book then goes on to explore key factors in the development of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the problem, including addressing issues of breakdown of law and order, availability of weapons, extreme forms of social exclusion including poverty and inequality, lack of educational opportunities, widespread child abuse and child labour. The publication includes profiles of conflict situations in Afghanistan, Colombia, the Congo, Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Summary of James Proud's Urban Legends

Summary of James Proud's Urban Legends
Author: Everest Media,
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2022-08-23T22:59:00Z
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 A man was on his way to a job interview in Los Angeles when he died in a train accident. His fiancée heard about the crash while driving to the train station with his parents and siblings. Twelve hours after the accident, rescuers found him dead in the wreckage. #2 A taxi driver was driving past a hospital one night when he was requested to take a young girl to a nearby lake. The girl didn’t answer any of his questions, so he drove to the destination in silence. When they arrived, the girl got out of the car without paying the fare and disappeared inside a house. #3 The Japanese have a story about a swimmer who went for a swim in a lake every day. One day, he saw someone else in the lake, but as he approached the water, he realized that they weren’t swimming—they were drowning. #4 A American boy was sleeping over at a friend’s house and they were playing a game of telling scary stories. The boy had seen all of his older brother’s scary movies, so he wasn’t that impressed with what he had heard so far. Then the cousin arrived and told them about a girl who was waiting for a train to her high school prom one night, when she saw a group of her friends on the other side of the tracks.

The Heart of a Military Mom

The Heart of a Military Mom
Author: Army Mom Strong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2017-04-11
Genre: Families of military personnel
ISBN: 9781545365069

Do you need someone encouraging you, especially when you are learning to let go of your child to military service? How about when they are difficult places or in harm's way? Do you feel stressed or worried? You are not alone. Elaine Brye and Army Mom Strong have combined their efforts to create a powerful, emotional and inspirational pictorial book of encouragement and support for military moms of all branches. The authors are veteran military moms who have supported many moms through the challenges that come with sending a child into harm's way. "The Heart of a Military Mom" gives you valuable insights to help you to stand strong in the face of fear and on the home front. It is the first in a series of supportive books to inspire you to create a more fulfilling journey as a military mom.

Born For War

Born For War
Author: Tony Hoare
Publisher: Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1802794387

'Tony is the real deal.' Andy McNab The full, explosive, boots-on-the-ground story of the Falklands War, from a soldier at the heart of the action, published for the 40th anniversary of the conflict. Tony Hoare always knew he wanted to be in the SAS. Both his grandfather and father had been soldiers, and so Tony signed up for the Cadets at 13, then the Infantry at 17 and enlisted into the Royal Green Jackets before passing arduous SAS selection in 1978. Less than four years later, Tony and his team were sent to a collection of islands just off the coast of Argentina called the Falklands, where tensions were rising and war was on the horizon. No amount of training could prepare Tony for what happened over the course of the next twelve weeks, as the Falkland Islands became a battleground between British and Argentinian forces. As helicopters crashed and ships sank, Tony, at the center of the action, battled across treacherous terrain and against a fearsome enemy, doing whatever it took to retake the islands. From one of the only soldiers who was on the frontline throughout the entire conflict, this is a thrilling account of what really happened in the Falklands, an explosive story of land, sea and air battles from a trooper who saw it all.