Books written by James E. Wise
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My Life and Journey from Homelessness and Beyond: There Is Hope
When I reached the surface, “Hold on to the pole in my hand and don't pull it,” Instructor O'Neal said. I yanked the pole and did exactly what the Instructor O'Neal said not to do; I panicked! “Recruit wise,” he shouted.
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Durham County
Erwin Mills became the focal point of West Durham , a factory community that grew to a population of 5,000 . Manager William Erwin built churches , parks , schools , and an auditorium for his employees . ( Courtesy Durham County Public ...
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At the Helm of USS America: The Aircraft Carrier and Its 23 Commanders, 1965–1996
“Within a week, around the end of August 1969, Ann drove me to Travis Air Force Base and I was 'mustpumped' to VA-164, which was embarked with Air Wing 21 aboard the USS Hancock (CVA 19) ...
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James Arness: An Autobiography
James Arness gives the full story on his early years, his family, his military career and his film work in Hollywood, including appearances in the cult-favorite science fiction movies Them! and The Thing.
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James Arness: An Autobiography
Actor and fellow Gunsmoke performer Burt Reynolds has written a foreword to the book. This entry refers to the LARGE PRINT edition. For the standard edition please see ISBN 978-0-7864-7588-9.
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Shooting the War: The Memoir and Photographs of a U-boat Officer in World War 2
Shooting the War: The Memoir and Photographs of a U-boat Officer in World War 2
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My Life and Journey from Homelessness and beyond: There is hope
This book is inspired by the true story of my life and journey from homelessness and beyond.
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Sailors' Journey Into War
Offers a personal account of the decisive World War II naval battle between the American destroyer USS Borie and a German U-boat in October 1943
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The 14-hour War: Valor on Koh Tang and the Recapture of the SS Mayaguez
This book focuses on the 200 Marines, fresh out of boot camp, sent in to rescue a crew that wasn't there. Briefed to expect minimal resistance on Koh Tang Island, instead they found some 500 heavily armed Khmer Rouge combat veterans.
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Shooting the War: The Memoir and Photographs of a U-boat Officer in World War II
The war diary of former German naval officer Otto Giese recounts a seafaring career of extraordinary scope. It begins with the dawning of World War II, while the author is...
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Stars in Khaki: Movie Actors in the Army and the Air Services
"Readers can find out about Ronald Reagan producing training films for pilots as an officer in the Army Air Corps Reserve, Sgt. Elvis Presley's expertise in jeep maintenance, and how...
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My Life and Journey from Homelessness and beyond: There is hope
This book is inspired by the true story of my life and journey from homelessness and beyond.
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Stars in Blue: Movie Actors in America's Sea Services
Undertitlen er filmstjerner i de amerikanske søtjenester.
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Stars in the Corps: Movie Actors in the United States Marines
"Accompanied by some never-before-published photographs, many of these revealing profiles are based on recent interviews with the stars or their families and friends. Battle reports, unit diaries, and personnel records...
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Soldiers Lost at Sea: A Chronicle of Troopship Disasters
Heroism, tragedy, devotion to duty, and scandal are just a few of the ingredients that make up this dramatic first-time account of troopship losses in wartime. International in scope, it...
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The Silver Star: Navy and Marine Corps Gallantry in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Conflicts
"The authors have compiled this collection of profiles in courage to honor the Sailors and Marines awarded the Silver Star by the U.S. Navy while serving in Iraq and Mghanisran.
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Murder in the Courthouse: Reconstruction & Redemption in the North Carolina Piedmont
Follow this little-known tale from the murder, through the "Kirk-Holden War," through the courts and to the finale, when Holden became the United States' first governor impeached and removed from office.
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U-505: The Final Journey
These events are described in the pages of this book along with the story of how the U-505 became a major attraction at the world-renowned Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.".