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Leave No Man Behind

The Saga of Combat Search and Rescue

By: George Galdorisi,Thomas Phillips

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Leave No Man Behind

The Saga of Combat Search and Rescue

By: George Galdorisi,Thomas Phillips

Beginning with the birth of combat aircraft in World War I and the early attempts to rescue warriors trapped behind enemy lines, Leave No Man Behind chronicles in depth nearly one hundred years of combat search and rescue (CSAR). All major U.S. combat operations from World War II to the early years of the Iraq War are covered, including previously classified missions and several Medal-of-Honor-winning operations. Authors George Galdorisi and Tom Phillips (both veteran U.S. Navy helicopter pilots) highlight individual acts of heroism while telling the big-picture story of the creation and development of modern CSAR. Although individual missions have their successes and failures, CSAR, as an institution, would seem beyond reproach, an obvious necessity. The organizational history of CSAR, however, is not entirely positive. The armed services, particularly the U.S. Air Force and Navy, have a tendency to cut CSAR at the end of a conflict, leaving no infrastructure prepared for the next time that the brave men and women of our armed forces find themselves behind enemy lines. The final chapter has not yet been written for U.S. combat search and rescue, but in view of the life-saving potential of these forces, an open and forthright review of U.S. military CSAR plans and policies is long overdue. Beyond the exciting stories of heroic victories and heartrending defeats, Leave No Man Behind stimulates debate on this important subject.

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Zenith Press

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1616732253

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9781616732257

Reformers to Radicals

The Appalachian Volunteers and the War on Poverty

By: Thomas Kiffmeyer

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The Appalachian Volunteers and the War on Poverty

By: Thomas Kiffmeyer

In his inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy challenged Americans to do something for their country. Thousands of young people answered his call, launching an era of flourishing social activism that eclipsed any in U.S. history. Citizens rallied behind an endless variety of social justice organizations to change the country's social and political landscape. As these social movements gained momentum, the severe poverty of the Appalachian region attracted the attention of many spirited young Americans. In 1964, a group of them formed the Appalachian Volunteers, an organization intent on eradicating poverty in eastern Kentucky and the rest of the Southern mountains. In Reformers to Radicals: The Appalachian Volunteers and the War on Poverty, Thomas Kiffmeyer documents the history of this organization as their youthful enthusiasm led to radicalism and controversy. Known informally as the AVs, these reformers sought to improve the everyday lives of the Appalachian poor while also making strides toward lasting economic change in the region. Considering themselves "poverty warriors," the AVs helped residents by refurbishing schools and homes and by offering much-needed educational opportunities, including job training and remedial academic instruction. Their efforts brought temporary relief to the Appalachian poor, but controversy was soon to follow. Within two years of the group's formation, they faced nationwide accusations that they were "seditious" and "un-American." Kiffmeyer explains how these activists, who worked for a worthy cause, ignited a firestorm of public criticism that ultimately caused their mission to fail. Before the decade was over, the Volunteers had lost the support of the federal and state governments and of many Appalachian people—an irreversible setback that caused the group to disband in 1970. The Appalachian Volunteers' failure was caused by multiple factors. They were overtly political, attracting divisive reactions from local and state governments. They were indecisive in defining the true nature of their cause, creating dissension within the group's ranks. They were engaged in a struggle to "integrate" the poor into mainstream American culture, which alienated the AVs from many of the very people they sought to help. They were also caught up in the unrest of the civil rights and anti–Vietnam War movements, which distracted them from their core mission. Reformers to Radicals chronicles a critical era in Appalachian history while also investigating the impact the 1960s' reform attitude had on one part of a broader movement in the United States. Kiffmeyer revisits an era in which idealistic young Americans, spurred on by President Kennedy's call to action, set out to remake America.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813173086

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9780813173085

The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, in the County of Southampton

By: Gilbert White,Thomas Bell

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The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, in the County of Southampton

By: Gilbert White,Thomas Bell

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

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426

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385539781

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9783385539785

Zoro's Field

My Life in the Appalachian Woods

By: Thomas Rain Crowe

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Zoro's Field

My Life in the Appalachian Woods

By: Thomas Rain Crowe

After a long absence from his native southern Appalachians, Thomas Rain Crowe returned to live alone deep in the North Carolina woods. This is Crowe’s chronicle of that time when, for four years, he survived by his own hand without electricity, plumbing, modern-day transportation, or regular income. It is a Walden for today, paced to nature’s rhythms and cycles and filled with a wisdom one gains only through the pursuit of a consciously simple, spiritual, environmentally responsible life. Crowe made his home in a small cabin he had helped to build years before—at a restless age when he could not have imagined that the place would one day call him back. The cabin sat on what was once the farm of an old mountain man named Zoro Guice. As we absorb Crowe’s sharp observations on southern Appalachian natural history, we also come to know Zoro and the other singular folk who showed Crowe the mountain ways that would see him through those four years. Crowe writes of many things: digging a root cellar, being a good listener, gathering wood, living in the moment, tending a mountain garden. He explores profound questions on wilderness, self-sufficiency, urban growth, and ecological overload. Yet we are never burdened by their weight but rather enriched by his thoughtfulness and delighted by his storytelling.

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University of Georgia Press

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0820342408

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9780820342405

Divorce, Separation and the Distribution of Property

By: J. Thomas Oldham

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Divorce, Separation and the Distribution of Property

By: J. Thomas Oldham

The book discusses existing legal regulations and rules in various states relating to the enforcement of premarital or postnuptial agreements regarding the parties' rights if they divorce.

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Law Journal Press

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1588520439

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9781588520432

General Register of the United States Navy and Marine Corps: Arranged in Alphabetical Order, for One Hundred Years (1782 to 1882)

By: Thomas Holdup Stevens Hamersly

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General Register of the United States Navy and Marine Corps: Arranged in Alphabetical Order, for One Hundred Years (1782 to 1882)

By: Thomas Holdup Stevens Hamersly

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

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3385106958

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9783385106956

Stocker and Dehner's Pediatric Pathology

By: J. Thomas Stocker,Louis P. Dehner,Aliya N. Husain

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Stocker and Dehner's Pediatric Pathology

By: J. Thomas Stocker,Louis P. Dehner,Aliya N. Husain

Revised and updated for its Third Edition, Stocker and Dehner's Pediatric Pathology provides encyclopedic coverage of the diagnosis of pediatric disorders from the neonatal period through adolescence. It covers all major aspects of the pathologic anatomy of childhood disorders ranging from chromosomal syndromes and neoplasms to forensic pathology. Sections are organized by disease classification and by organ system. The book contains more than 1,300 gross and microscopic images, including 1,200 in full color. This edition includes a new chapter on transplantation pathology. Other highlights include significant updates in the areas of pediatric autopsy, imaging techniques, molecular techniques, embryonic and fetal wastage, congenital abnormalities, metabolic disorders, SIDS and forensic pathology, the placenta, and the nervous system.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1451153295

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9781451153293

The Journals of Thomas Babington Macaulay Vol 3

By: William Thomas

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The Journals of Thomas Babington Macaulay Vol 3

By: William Thomas

Presents the candid diary of Thomas Macaulay, Victorian statesman, historian and author of "The History of England". This work shows how, spanning the period 1838 to 1859, the journal is the longest work from Macaulay's pen. It states that these unique manuscripts held at Trinity College, Cambridge, are most revealing of all his writings. Volume 3 includes entries for 28 July 1850–4 December 1852.

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Routledge

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1000419169

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9781000419160

Baltimore Monuments: A History

By: Thomas Cotter

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Baltimore Monuments: A History

By: Thomas Cotter

Tour the monuments of the Monumental City. From its beginning as a small town on the banks of the Patapsco River in 1729, Baltimore has played a significant role in the development of the United States. To commemorate those persons or events that have contributed to the city and the nation's history, Baltimore was the first American city to build public monuments. Persons honored by these monuments have included artists, entertainers, athletes, civic leaders, government officials, military veterans, public servants, religious leaders, social reformers, and war heroes. Local historian Thomas Cotter discusses the history of each monument, its origin, notable designers, funding methods, dedication ceremony, and a description of the monument itself.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467153133

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Leave No Man Behind

Leave No Man Behind

Reformers to Radicals

Reformers to Radicals

The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, in the County of Southampton

The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, in the County of Southampton

Zoro's Field

Zoro's Field

Divorce, Separation and the Distribution of Property

Divorce, Separation and the Distribution of Property

General Register of the United States Navy and Marine Corps: Arranged in Alphabetical Order, for One Hundred Years (1782 to 1882)

General Register of the United States Navy and Marine Corps: Arranged in Alphabetical Order, for One Hundred Years (1782 to 1882)

Stocker and Dehner's Pediatric Pathology

Stocker and Dehner's Pediatric Pathology

The Journals of Thomas Babington Macaulay Vol 3

The Journals of Thomas Babington Macaulay Vol 3

Baltimore Monuments: A History

Baltimore Monuments: A History

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