This biography recounts the rich history of Lieutenant General (LTG) Jim Vaught. He served in the U.S. Army for thirty-eight distinguished years with deployments to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. More than just a military man, he was also a devoted husband, great-grandfather, and public servant. His life was often filled with difficult missions, challenges, and unfavorable odds. However, he “Soldiered On” and often devised innovative solutions to solve complex problems.
This biography recounts the rich story of Lieutenant General (LTG) Jim Vaught. He served in the US Army for 38 distinguished years with deployments to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. More than just a military man, he was also a devoted husband, great-grandfather, and public servant. His life was often filled with difficult missions, challenges, and unfavorable odds. However, he "Soldiered On," and often devised innovative solutions to solve complex problems. Many who hear his name may recall the "Desert One Debacle" that took place in April 1980 during Operation Eagle Claw. However, there is far more to a meritorious career than a single, unfortunate incident. Now you can find out how success ultimately arose out of perceived failure, how the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) was formed, and how the United States eventually succeeded in the Cold War. LTG Jim Vaught left a legacy of military improvements, public projects, and great memories for the thousands of lives that he impacted during his 86-year lifetime. This book offers an expansive and detailed history of his military career and personal life, and it is filled with memorable quotes, short stories, and photographs that capture the essence of his character. After reading this book, you'll develop a deeper understanding of American history, the US Military, and public service. Jump in now and experience all the pain, passion, and perseverance that LTG Vaught's life can teach you, and gain new insights to help improve your own future!
Produce accurate estimates for nearly any residence in just minutes. This handy manual has the shortcuts and tables you need to find the quantity of materials and labor for most residential construction. Includes overhead and profit, how to develop unit costs for labor and materials, and how to be sure you've considered every cost in the job. Written by an expert in the field.
This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of the Cumbrian Lakeland. A selection of fifteen guided walks are used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. Divided into two parts, Paul describes the view out over the fells and back through time, charting the formation of the Cumbrian Lake District. Factors such as undersea sedimentation, tectonic collisions which heaved up the land, great flows of lava and explosive eruptions which mixed and reformed old rock, catastrophic caldera collapses, freeze/thaw creation of rocky tors, the pointed tops of pikes carved by the flowing glaciers and the human influence of mining and tourism have all contributed to shape the landscape.The second half of the book describes fifteen walks ranging from easy to challenging, with revealing views of the geology.
The study of vernacular architecture explores the characteristics of domestic buildings in particular regions or localities, and the many social and cultural factors that have contributed to their evolution. In this book, vernacular architecture specialist Paul Oliver brings together a wealth of information that spans over two decades, and the whole globe. Some previously unpublished papers, as well as those only available in hard to find conference proceedings, are brought together in one volume to form a fascinating reference for students and professional architects, as well as all those involved with planning housing schemes in their home countries and overseas.
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