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The Wounded Land: The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant Book One (The\second Chronicles: Thomas Covenant The Unbeliever Ser. #1)
by Stephen DonaldsonThomas Covenant returns unwillingly to a Land ravaged by four thousand years of Lord Foul's pestilence. Under the evil Sunbane, the people of the Land submit to cruel sacrifices; the rulers of Revelstone are corrupt, the fields and forests laid waste; the healing Earth-power impotent. Accompanied by a woman from his own world, Covenant begins a new quest to save the Land from the forces that have all but destroyed it.
The Wounded Sky (Star Trek: The Original Series #13)
by Diane DuaneAn original novel based on the acclaimed Star Trek TV series! An alien scientist invents the Intergalactic Inversion Drive, an engine system that transcends warp drive—and the U.S.S Enterprise will be the first to test it! The Klingons attempt to thwart the test, but a greater danger looms when strange symptoms surface among the crew—and time becomes meaningless. Now Captain Kirk and his friends face their greatest challenge—to repair the fabric of the Universe before time is lost forever!
Wounded Tiger: A True Story
by T Martin BennettA historical novel based on the true story of the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II—and the unlikely turn his life took. Fuming with a hatred for Americans and a strong sense of national and racial pride, Mitsuo Fuchida allows an intense passion and determination to lead him through the ranks of the Japanese Navy, and reaches a position he always knew he would achieve. Jake DeShazer joins the U.S. Army as a bombardier, burning with vengeance after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He spends years as a POW, battling insanity in solitary confinement, until he discovers the secret to change. The Covells, an American family of missionaries in Japan, flees the country to the Philippines. When they do, the oldest daughter, Peggy, becomes intertwined with someone unexpected, and unknowingly impacts the course of his life forever. Three seemingly unrelated wartime narratives come together in this well-researched, incredibly thorough fictionalized historical account of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This vivid tale lets you watch the story unfold before, during, and after the attack, and see the true impact of this infamous event in world history.Expanded second edition includes over 250 rare historical photographs, maps, and images
Wounded Warriors: Those For Whom The War Never Ends
by Mike SagerLt. Col. Tim Maxwell prided himself on being a hard-core Marine-a patriotic Devil Dog on his third tour of Iraq. Then his brain was shredded with mortar shrapnel. Today, Maxwell has a large angry scar on the left side of his head. He forgets words, his wife has to read to him, and he drags one foot when he walks. Yet he works twelve-hour days as commander of the Wounded Warrior Barracks at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. For these warriors, Iraq and Afghanistan will never quite be in the past. And the struggle never ends. Other stories in Wounded Warriors depict life inside an L. A. crack gang, ex-pat Vietnam War veterans in Thailand, and five days in Las Vegas with basketball anti-hero Kobe Bryant-all of it captured stylishly by the writer who has been called "the beat poet of American journalism. ”
The Wounded Warrior's Wife
by Hannah ConwayBattles Raging Within Are Those You Must Win. WHITLEIGH CROMWELL dreamt of a happily ever after with her newlywed soldier husband. Army Private First Class COLLIER CROMWELL loved God, his wife, and his country, though military life exacted a demanding toll. An unexpected deployment during the height of war sends Collier away for yet another year. Their lives tumble down a path marked with struggle, and fatalities. Marred with deep-seated, unseen emotional wounds, and crippled faith, Collier's homecoming only increases their trials. The angry, defeated hermit at Whitleigh's side barely resembles the loving, faithful hero she married two years before. Concerned about possible career repercussions, admitting his need for help proves difficult for Collier and his behavior worsens. Angry outbursts and a cold, callous nature isn't all that provokes Whitleigh to pack her bags. Collier seeks solace for his private suffering in the worst possible places leaving Whitleigh to walk away from shattered pieces of a broken marriage. Will Collier be able to seek the healing he desperately needs in time to save their marriage, or is it over? Are there wounds too deep, marriages too broken, and lives too far gone that they are beyond even God's ability to restore?
The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War
by Chad L. WilliamsA Washington Post Notable Book of 2023The dramatic story of W. E. B. Du Bois's reckoning with the betrayal of Black soldiers during World War I—and a new understanding of one of the great twentieth-century writers.When W. E. B. Du Bois, believing in the possibility of full citizenship and democratic change, encouraged African Americans to “close ranks” and support the Allied cause in World War I, he made a decision that would haunt him for the rest of his life. Seeking both intellectual clarity and personal atonement, for more than two decades Du Bois attempted to write the definitive history of Black participation in World War I. His book, however, remained unfinished. In The Wounded World, Chad Williams offers the dramatic account of Du Bois’s failed efforts to complete what would have been one of his most significant works. The surprising story of this unpublished book offers new insight into Du Bois’s struggles to reckon with both the history and the troubling memory of the war, along with the broader meanings of race and democracy for Black people in the twentieth century.Drawing on a broad range of sources, most notably Du Bois’s unpublished manuscript and research materials, Williams tells a sweeping story of hope, betrayal, disillusionment, and transformation, setting into motion a fresh understanding of the life and mind of arguably the most significant scholar-activist in African American history. In uncovering what happened to Du Bois’s largely forgotten book, Williams offers a captivating reminder of the importance of World War I, why it mattered to Du Bois, and why it continues to matter today.
Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nation's Veterans (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work)
by Suzanne GordonU.S. military conflicts abroad have left nine million Americans dependent on the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for medical care. Their "wounds of war" are treated by the largest hospital system in the country—one that has come under fire from critics in the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in the nation's media.In Wounds of War, Suzanne Gordon draws on five years of observational research to describe how the VHA does a better job than private sector institutions offering primary and geriatric care, mental health and home care services, and support for patients nearing the end of life. In the unusual culture of solidarity between patients and providers that the VHA has fostered, Gordon finds a working model for higher-quality health care and a much-needed alternative to the practice of for-profit medicine.
The Wounds Within: A Veteran, a PTSD Therapist, and a Nation Unprepared
by Joshua S. Goldstein Mark I. Nickerson<p>As America’s longest wars end, hundreds of thousands of veterans and their families struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). <i>The Wounds Within</i> follows the case of Marine Lance Corporal Jeff Lucey, who deployed early in the Iraq War, battled PTSD after returning home, and set his family on a decade-long campaign to reform the Veterans Affairs system and end the stigma around military-related mental health issues, with the perspective of Jeff’s psychotherapist, Mark Nickerson, an internationally recognized expert on trauma treatment. <p>Recounting one family’s story as well as case histories of Nickerson’s veteran clients, the book explains PTSD and the methods by which it can be treated. It also explores the challenges and frustrations facing returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan—from belated reforms to overwhelmed military families to civilians who don’t know what to say beyond “Thank you for your service.”</p>
Woven (Storm Fronts #3)
by Elle E. IreStorm Fronts: Book ThreeWhat if the mirror does reflect what’s inside? Mercenary Vick Corren is steadfast in her love for empath Kelly LaSalle. When it comes to her love of herself, not so much. After an acidic-lake dunking on a distant moon shows Vick what’s really beneath her synthetic skin, it doesn’t matter that she heals. All she can see is the metallic shell of the soldier she once was. It’s a cruel reminder that she’s a cyborg. An AI. Less than human. And that's not Vick's biggest problem. Her clone, the sadistic VC2, is on the loose and on the hunt. Her mission? Eliminate Vick and make Kelly her own. Can Vick resolve her crippling identity crisis in time to defeat VC2—a terrifying version of herself that she might have been if not for Kelly’s love?
Wraith
by James R. HannibalAfter the towers fall on 9/11, Lieutenant Nick Baron and the rest of the 81st Fighter Squadron are desperate for action. But CENTCOM puts them on the sidelines, leaving the young Warthog pilots restless--and reckless. Then the unthinkable happens. During a high-risk training flight, a rookie wingman slams into the ground. In the darkness that follows, Nick wonders if he will ever learn to trust a wingman again--or even learn to trust himself. He will soon find out. Despite the black mark on his record, Nick's application to the elite Stealth Wing is approved. A recruiter for a new covert team has taken note of Nick's unique combination of skills. Suddenly Nick is swept into Operation Cerberus--a top secret mission that will take him from a harrowing flight over a black testing facility to a fight for his life on the Iraqi Dunes. "Hannibal brings together a terrific mix of real air technology with intrigue and nonstop action. A true suspenseful story that will keep you turning the pages until the exciting finale; it really is a great tale."--Clive Cussler "Get out of the way, Nelson DeMille. Brad Thor--you've got competition!"--Raymond Benson "A feast for thriller lovers!"--Grant Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Kill Switch INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF SHADOW CATCHER James R. Hannibal (Lt Col, USAF Reserve), author of Shadow Maker and Shadow Catcher, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy who has flown the A-10 Warthog, the MQ-1 Predator drone, and the top secret B-2 Stealth Bomber, totaling over a thousand combat and combat support hours. He regularly reviews terrorism-related nonfiction for the New York Journal of Books.
Wrangler's Challenge (Wind River Valley #4)
by Lindsay McKennaThe new novel from the bestselling author of Wind River Cowboy Healing, like love, takes time . . . For Noah Mabry, it’s easier sometimes to relate to the dogs and horses he trains than to other people. Ever since his marriage became a casualty of the war in Afghanistan—torn apart by the PTSD he brought back with him—he prefers to be on his own. At the Bar C Ranch, where he works with a crew of fellow military vets, his gentle patience helps tame even the rowdiest mustang—but he’s about to meet a woman who needs a healing touch he’s not sure he can give. Dair Wilson, a half-Comanche ex-Marine who lost a foot to an IED, has been hired on to assist Noah, but her deepest wounds aren’t visible. Growing up in an abusive home, she learned not to trust men, even ones who seem nothing but kind. After a wild horse sends her sprawling, the attentive care she receives from the Bar C family—and especially from Noah—is enough to convince her she’s found a place she can finally breathe easy. But one angry, damaged man poses a threat not only to Dair and Noah, but to everyone who’s built a new home at the Bar C . . .
Wrapped Up in Christmas: An uplifting small-town romance from Hallmark Publishing (Wrapped Up in Christmas #1)
by Janice LynnA USA TODAY Bestseller! A gift of warmth to heal two hearts…Sarah Smith in Pine Hill, Kentucky has had her heart broken in the past. She pours herself into her work at church and into special projects—like making a quilt for a wounded warrior. Bodie Lewis is lost. All he&’s ever wanted was his career as an Army Ranger, but he was injured in an explosion that killed his brothers in arms. In the hospital, he receives a handmade quilt. Later, he sets out on his final mission: to find and thank its maker. Bodie expected Sarah to be an elderly lady, not a lovely young woman. When she mistakes him for a handyman, he doesn&’t immediately set her straight. Instead, he sets about repairing the home she&’s turning into a bed and breakfast. Sarah&’s presence and the spirit of the small town bring Bodie something he thought he&’d left far behind on the battlefield: hope. This heartwarming sweet romance includes a free quilt pattern from the Quilts of Valor Foundation and a new original Hallmark recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Bread.
Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy: An uplifting small-town romance from Hallmark Publishing (Wrapped Up in Christmas)
by Janice LynnWhen a quilt shop owner finds a former Marine&’s journal, she longs to heal his heart… When Sophie Davis sorts through a box of donated books to her church, she&’s surprised to discover a soldier&’s journal. As the daughter of a veteran who watched her father struggle over the years, she feels a deep connection to the man who wrote the emotional entries. Former Marine Cole Aaron battled to find peace after returning to civilian life. He&’s always needed to protect others. Now, fighting fires in Pine Hill, Kentucky helps him put out the demons within him. When Sophie shows up at the fire hall with his journal from when he&’d first returned stateside, Cole can&’t believe it was in the box he&’d donated. Not wanting to face painful memories, he tells her to trash it. Sophie and Cole are drawn together as they both volunteer for their community, but it&’s hard for Cole to let down his guard, and he doesn&’t need anyone&’s pity. After all he&’s been through in the past, can he find faith in a more hopeful future…one touched by joy? This heartwarming romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Dilly Duchess Potatoes.
Wrath in Burma: The Uncensored Story Of General Stilwell And International Maneuvers In The Far East
by Fred EldridgeWrath in Burma, first published in 1946, is the story of General Joseph “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell (1883-1946) in the difficult China-Burma-India theater during World War II. Stilwell, defeated in Burma, largely due to lackadaisical efforts of allies Britain and Nationalist China, would eventually be recalled in 1945 at the request of Chiang Kai-Shek. However, Stilwell was unrelenting, and worked tirelessly to build the Chinese Army, despite severe limitations of men, supplies, support, and cooperation from his superiors. Stilwell's mission was to exert all possible pressure to make the Chinese and British fight the Japanese, and Wrath in Burma is the story of that mission, with all its treachery, courage and eventual heartbreak. Included are 16 pages of photographs.
Wrath Of Achilles: Essays On Command In Battle
by Colonel Richard D. Hooker Jr.This anthology was inspired by its authors and the Soldiers and Marines they lead. Their experiences and reflections appear in this volume, a collection of battle studies that focus on leadership success, and failure, in the great campaigns of the last 150 years. From brigade to army group level, these lessons in battle command speak across the decades to the key questions of success in war. The authors are soldier-scholars of the first rank, some of whom are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan today and will rise to lead our military in tomorrow's battles and campaigns.This volume includes detailed chapters on the engagements and battles below:When Mars Smiled: The Field of Mars-la-TourGhosts of Tannenberg -German I Corps in East Prussia, August 1914"Lighthorse!" The Australians Take BeershebaWhite Death Coming: The Battle of Suomussalmi"Stout Hearts and a Worthy Cause" - The Battle of Sidi BarraniThe Road to Bizerte: The 9th Division Comes of Age"Hang On! We Are Coming!" - The Relief of Chipyong-Ni"We Are Crossing Into Africa" - Adan's Division Triumphs in SinaiSetting Sun of Empire -Goose Green: The Stuff of Instant Legend
The Wrath of Cochise
by Terry MortIn February 1861, the twelve-year-old son of Arizona rancher John Ward was kidnapped by Apaches. What followed would ignite a Southwestern frontier war between the Chiricahuas and the US Army that would last twenty-five years. In the days following the initial melee, innocent passersby would be taken as hostages on both sides, and almost all of them would be brutally slaughtered. Thousands of lives would be lost, the economies of Arizona and New Mexico would be devastated, and in the end, the Chiricahua way of life would essentially cease to exist. In a gripping narrative that often reads like an old-fashioned Western novel, Terry Mort explores the collision of these two radically different cultures in a masterful account of one of the bloodiest conflicts in our frontier history.
Wrath of Empire (Gods of Blood and Powder #2)
by Brian McClellanThe country is in turmoil. With the capital city occupied, half a million refugees are on the march, looking for safety on the frontier, accompanied by Lady Flint's soldiers. But escaping war is never easy, and soon the battle may find them, whether they are prepared or not. Back in the capital, Michel Bravis smuggles even more refugees out of the city. But internal forces are working against him. With enemies on all sides, Michel may be forced to find help with the very occupiers he's trying to undermine. Meanwhile, Ben Styke is building his own army. He and his mad lancers are gathering every able body they can find and searching for an ancient artifact that may have the power to turn the tides of war in their favor. But what they find may not be what they're looking for.Continue the pistol-packing fantasy series by the author whose debut novel Brandon Sanderson called "just plain awesome!"Gods of Blood and PowderSins of EmpireWrath of EmpireFor more from Brian McClellan, check out:Powder MagePromise of BloodThe Crimson CampaignThe Autumn Republic
The Wrath of Khan: Movie Tie-in Novelization (Star Trek #7)
by Vonda N. McIntyrePrepare yourself for warp-10 excitement!The Galaxy's ultimate future is in the hands of James Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the indomitable crew of the Enterprise. The Galaxy's ultimate weapon is in the hands of the evil Khan and his followers. A battle that will shake the universe cannot be avoided...And the ultimate adventure is about to begin!
Wrath of the Prophets
by Michael Jan Friedman Peter David Robert GreenbergerWhen a fatal disease spreads over Bajor, threatening the entire planet with extinction, Captain Sisko must accept aid from an unexpected source: Ro Laren, Starfleet officer turned Maquis renegade. Major Kira and Ro reluctantly join forces to track the alien plague to its source -- even as the disease claims new victims on Deep Space Nine itself. Dr. Bashir struggles to find a cure, but the secret of the virulent invader may hide deep in the shadows of Dax's past.
Wrath & Righteousness: Episode One
by Chris Stewart"It really grips you....I lost a lot of sleep reading it." -Tim LaHaye, co-author of the LEFT BEHIND series. THE WORLD IS ON THE BRINK. It was the last peace, the great peace, the deep breath before the storm. The Golden Age was closing and the heavens paused and waited for the long plunge ahead. Some people saw it coming. But they were few. The first episode of this geopolitical thriller sets up the start of an epic battle between Light and Darkness. Taking readers from Saudi Arabia to Israel to Washington D.C. and Chicago, Wrath & Righteousness is a frightening, torn-from-the-headlines peek into the future. The forces of Darkness, personified by a mysterious old man, have focused their efforts on a Saudi Prince who is second in line to the Royal House of Saud. By tempting the Prince with power beyond his wildest imagination, Lucifer and his servants have secured all of the pieces necessary to unleash Armageddon, turn allies against each other, and bring down the West. Freedom's only chance for survival rests with a group of people who do not even know they've been chosen for the job. More than a simple techno-thriller, Wrath & Righteousness examines the eternal battle between Good and Evil while also asking one of the fundamental questions of our existence: what is mankind's relationship to the spiritual world? Packed with thrilling action and underscored by a timeless story of war, love and spirituality, Wrath & Righteousness has been described by #1 bestselling author Glenn Beck as "The Left Behind series for a new generation." Wrath & Righteousnessis a ten episode e-book series by Chris Stewart, a world-record-setting Air Force pilot (fastest nonstop flight around the world) and New York Times bestselling author of several books, including The Miracle of Freedom. Each episode is approximately 50,000-60,000 words (roughly two-thirds the length of a normal novel). This series was adapted and updated from the previously published The Great and Terrible series that was released from 2003-2008.
Wrath & Righteousness: Episodes One to Five
by Chris StewartYou must decide. Join us and we can show you a way to be king. Join us and we save you. But understand this: You will be joining a battle that goes far beyond what you see. You will be joining a battle that goes far beyond the simple struggle for power inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We have a much larger battle, a much greater war, a much longer vision and a much longer plan." <P>The forces of Darkness, seeking to destroy all that is good, have focused their efforts on Saudi Prince Abdullah al-Rahman, second in line to the Royal House of Saud. By tempting the Prince with the Saudi throne, and power beyond his wildest imagination, Lucifer and his servants hope to unleash chaos upon the world. And that is exactly what happens. A devastating series of attacks against Israel and the United States leave both countries in chaos. But before retaliation can even be considered, the world goes insane. Missiles from Israel and Iran pass each other in the air, decades of threats finally giving way to death and destruction. Japan, South Korea and China watch as the North Koreans begin to fuel their missiles. Millions of Muslims in Western Europe begin to riot. India and Pakistan raise their defense levels. Civilization stands on the edge of the abyss. In Saudi Arabia, however, things are going exactly to plan. King Al-Rahman consolidates his power within the Kingdom and orders a final, debilitating blow on a United States that has been exposed to true darkness for the very first time. Against the backdrop of torn-from-the-headlines Middle Eastern drama, the Wrath & Righteousness series is a fast-paced thriller that explores man's role in the eternal battle between good and evil. Wrath & Righteousness is a ten episode e-book series by New York Times bestselling author Chris Stewart. This series was adapted from the previously published The Great and Terrible series that was released from 2003-2008. This volume comprises one-half of the complete story arc and is the word-count equivalent of approximately three full-length novels.
The Wreck Hunter: Battle of Britain & The Blitz
by Melody ForemanA biography of an aviation archaeology pioneer who unearthed World War II plane wrecks and the stories they contained.As long ago as 1961, Terry Parsons, then still in his twenties, began his long search for lost aircraft and memories of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. What he discovered over the decades that followed went far beyond the tangled wreckage of military aircraft, both fighters and bombers. For with each of the thousands of RAF and Luftwaffe artifacts he unearthed came life stories of the valiant and the brave, the living and the dead.Among the items he has recovered from the many wreck sites were a mud-cloaked control column from a Spitfire with its gun button still switched to firing mode, a piece of Dornier Do 17 fuselage bearing the fatal bullet holes which led to its crash in southeast England, a pilot’s waistcoat once used to stop the drafts and rattles in a Hurricane cockpit, blood-stained maps from a Luftwaffe bomber, and a buckled tail fin from a Me 110 bearing the unmistakable symbol of the swastika.Now in this biography, created from Terry’s original notes and photographs stretching back almost seventy years, we learn not only about the historical significance of Terry’s story as a wreck-hunter but also the importance of remembering the lives of the men who fought in the skies above Britain in World War II.Indeed, this book shows us how one man’s commitment to aviation archaeology ultimately serves as a tribute to thousands of young souls both lost and found in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.
Wreck of the Isabella: Naval Actions During The Napoleonic Wars
by David MillerThe story of the wreck of the British merchant brig Isabella on the Falkland Islands in 1812, the rescue of whose passengers was complicated by the outbreak of war between Britain and the United States, telling of the adventures which befell citizens of both countries before the passengers were restored to their native shore.
Wreck of the Naval Airship USS Shenandoah, The (Images of Aviation)
by Jerry Copas Julia H. HuntThe USS Shenandoah was the pride of the American Navy in 1925 and America�s first rigid dirigible. Her name is a Native American word often said to mean �Daughter of the Stars.� While performing a publicity tour in the Midwest, the ship was ripped to pieces by a violent storm. Fourteen men died, including Lt. Comdr. Zachary Landsowne, who remained at his post to the very end. The citizens of Noble County, Ohio, were alarmed and amazed when this high-tech, state-of-the-art marvel came tumbling out of the sky into their rural and isolated community. While lavishing care and support on the wounded, the locals also looted the wreckage and made souvenirs of valuable equipment that remained family treasures for years. Tales of daring heroism and sacrifice by those brave sailors on that stormy night soon became the thing of legend to the residents of the valley. For nearly 100 years, people there have maintained the legacy of Shenandoah with monuments, songs, and commemorations that continue to this day.
Wrecked
by Jb Salsbury"A heartbreakingly beautiful story about loss and the power of second chances." Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author "Heartbreaking and heartwarming... one of the best friends-to-lovers romances that I've read this year." Corrine Michaels, New York Times bestselling author When you can't trust yourself, how can you ask anyone else to?It's been months since Aden Colt left the Army, and still the memories haunt him. When he moved into a tiny boat off the California coast, he thought he'd found the perfect place to escape life. Then Sawyer shows up and turns his simple life upside down. Beautiful and sophisticated, she seems out of place in this laid-back beach town. Something is pushing her to experience everything she can-including Aden. But as much as he wants her, starting a relationship with Sawyer puts them both at risk. For Aden, the past doesn't stay there; it shows up unexpectedly, uncontrollably, and doesn't care whose life it wrecks.