The Journey of a Band of Villanova Brothers

The Journey of a Band of Villanova Brothers
Author: Raymond W Kane
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2022-02-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1039115888
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Long-lasting friendships are rare, but they do happen. In 1962, sixteen young men, strangers all, chose to enroll as freshmen at Villanova University located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. They met at different times and in different ways over their college years, but The Journey of a Band of Villanova Brothers had begun. A remarkable, almost mystical bond ignited and grew among these men even after graduation when they started their life journeys, and all went their separate ways. Grounded in the principles of truth, unity, and love that they learned at Villanova, this bond has lasted for fifty-five years. The Journey of a Band of Villanova Brothers explores the essence of that bond which in some ways is more vital than ever and uncovers the meaning of true friendship.

Military Robots and Drones

Military Robots and Drones
Author: Paul J. Springer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2013-01-09
Genre: History
ISBN:
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This book provides an insightful introduction to the most important field of military innovation for the 21st century—robotic and drone weaponry. For centuries, warring nations have sought to lower the risk to highly vulnerable humans on the battlefield, typically by providing protective armor, making soldiers' positions more difficult to detect, or by striking from locations safe from retaliation. Autonomous weaponry has now reached the point where robotic systems can perform some key tasks that previously required direct human involvement. Military Robots and Drones: A Reference Handbook introduces the lay person to a highly specialized topic, providing the foundation necessary for further study in this field. Appropriate for high school and college-level students, as well as general readers with an interest in the topic, the author explains the many military applications of robotics as well as current limitations and disadvantages. The book also provides a general history of robotic warfare; examines key individuals, agencies, documents, and models; discusses controversies within the field of robotic and drone warfare, such as ethical considerations; and explains how increased reliance on robotics has affected the structure and strategy of the military.

Fat Leonard

Fat Leonard
Author: Craig Whitlock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2024-05-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982131632
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Craig Whitlock’s masterful account of one of the biggest public corruption scandals in American history—exposing how a charismatic Malaysian defense contractor bribed scores of high-ranking military officers, defrauded the US Navy of tens of millions of dollars, and jeopardized our nation’s security. All the admirals in the US Navy knew Leonard Glenn Francis—either personally or by his legendary reputation. He was the larger-than-life defense contractor who greeted them on the pier whenever they visited ports in Asia, ready to show them a good time after weeks at sea while his company resupplied their ships and submarines. He was famed throughout the fleet for the gluttonous parties he hosted for officers: $1,000-per-person dinners at Asia’s swankiest restaurants, featuring unlimited Dom Pérignon, Cuban cigars, and sexy young women. On the surface, with his flawless American accent, he seemed like a true friend of the Navy. What the brass didn’t realize, until far too late, was that Francis had seduced them by exploiting their entitlement and hubris. While he was bribing them with gifts, lavish meals, and booze-fueled orgies, he was making himself obscenely wealthy by bilking American taxpayers. Worse, he was stealing military secrets from under the admirals’ noses and compromising national security. Based on reams of confidential documents—including the blackmail files that Francis kept on Navy officers—Fat Leonard is the full, unvarnished story of a world-class con man and a captivating testament to the corrosive influence of greed within the ranks of the American military.

Transforming Military Force

Transforming Military Force
Author: James R. Blaker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2007-05-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1567206646
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Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld arrived at the Pentagon in 2001 with an agenda that included the transformation of the American armed forces. His intent was to modernize the existing force while simultaneously developing high-tech innovations to revolutionize the military of the future.The primary architect of transformation, Arthur Cebrowski, conceived what is known as network-centric warfare—a concept to leverage advances in military technology that will influence the U.S. Armed Forces for many decades to come. The basis of this work was Arthur Cebrowski's autobiographical history of the development of network-centric warfare. He passed away, however, before he could complete his account. Blaker has used much of the material gathered by Cebrowski to craft a history based on the former naval officer's own writings, testimony, and interviews of Cebrowski conducted by a variety of individuals in the media and military during his time in Washington, D.C. Transforming Military Force is also an examination of the successes and failures of this new form of warfare, analyzing what has been done in the past and offering suggestions on the future direction of this form of conflict.

The Calling of the Heart

The Calling of the Heart
Author: Maldonado
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Spiritual healing
ISBN: 1608447448
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Robert R. Maldonado, Ph.D, is a retired Air Force Officer, Reiki Master Teacher, Barbara Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Energy Medicine Practitioner, and teacher of Chinese Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. He has traveled the world extensively and has a passion for discovering beauty and honoring the sacred in all places and cultures he visits. Dr. Maldonado is dedicated to helping people discover their innate abilities and their potential to heal themselves and find their true purpose in life. In addition to his healing practice, he teaches learning seminars in middle school, leads a metaphysical group in Arlington, Virginia, and is a doctoral student in Energy Medicine at Akamai University. He frequently travels with Energy Medicine Partnerships, Inc., (EMP) and has authored books based on his visit to New Zealand, My Maori Experience-New Zealand-2007, and Peru, A Spiritual Journey to the Sacred Land of Mystical Peru. This book richly describes the author's personal experiences in transformation and healing, weaving together wonderful teachings from his life and journey as an energy healer. In the process, he eloquently uncovers certain truths or underlying principles on which healing rests, and he explains the various approaches he used as well as introduces several energy-based techniques. He explores the power of the healer within us-what healing is all about-and he shares some of the ancient wisdom he has learned from traditional healers during his international travels. Content also includes development of the healer, healing wounds, international spiritual tours, stories of healing, a discussion of his eclectic healing practice, personal reflections on the healing journey, and a vision of the future in healing. In The Calling of the Heart, Maldonado teaches us to honor ourselves and where we are in our lives; he teaches us to be open to other realties and to receiving guidance from others.