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  Andy Stumpf & “Drownproof”: The...

  Troy Crawford

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  The story behind the man who mastered survival—on the battlefield and within himself. 
  Before Drownproof became a guide to discipline, leadership, and resilience, there was a harder truth—one built in pressure, tested in war, and shaped by battles no one ever saw. 
  In this gripping narrative biography, readers are taken beyond the lessons and into the life of Andy Stumpf. From the relentless demands of Navy SEAL training to the unforgiving realities of combat, this book reveals the cost behind the mindset. It explores the moments that don’t make it into the spotlight—the internal struggles, the breaking points, and the quiet decisions that define whether a person moves forward or falls behind. 
  This is not a retelling of success. 
  It is an examination of what it takes to build it. 
  Through a powerful, scene-driven narrative, The Story Behind the Survival Code breaks down the real foundation of resilience—control under pressure, discipline without compromise, and the ability to operate when conditions are far from ideal. It connects the principles of Drownproof to the lived experiences that forged them, offering readers a deeper understanding of what it truly means to stay above water. 
  Inside this biography, you will discover: 
  The untold journey behind Drownproof and the mindset that shaped it 
  The reality of elite military training and the pressure that defines it 
  The unseen battles of identity, transition, and purpose after war 
  The core principles of survival, discipline, and execution under stress 
  A raw, honest look at resilience—beyond theory, beyond motivation 
  For readers of Drownproof, Jocko Willink, and David Goggins, this book delivers something different: 
  Not just the lessons— 
  But the life that made them necessary. 
  Because staying above water isn’t luck. 
   It’s built.

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  Serve - My Lost Years at the...

  Anne Marie Allen

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  Anne Marie Allen was fifteen when she was accepted onto a cookery school course that promised real qualifications and a future in the career of her dreams. Seeking a better life, she moved to the calm and peaceful countryside of the west of Ireland. However, her happiness was short-lived as it became clear she had been tricked instead into a life of domestic servitude to the members of the Opus Dei cult.
  She was then whisked away to Rome where she signed her life away with vows to serve. What followed were years of misery in slavery, forced celibacy and traumatic physical suffering under an ambitious and tyrannical institution that demanded perfection, humiliation and pain.
  Eventually her family managed to coerce a visit home where they refused to let her return to the Order, and where they began the long process of deprogramming Anne Marie –  a task that has been a life-long struggle. Serve is a truly remarkable story of strength and resilience in the face of religious zealotry.

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  The Art of War

  Sun Tzu

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  The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the late Spring and Autumn period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun"), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills or art related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years, it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalized as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare, has influenced both East Asian and Western military theory and thinking, and has found a variety of applications in myriad competitive non-military endeavors across the modern world including espionage, culture, politics, business, and sports.
  
  The book contains a detailed explanation and analysis of the 5th-century BC Chinese military, from weapons, environmental conditions, and strategy to rank and discipline. Sun also stressed the importance of intelligence operatives and espionage to the war effort. Considered one of history's finest military tacticians and analysts, his teachings and strategies formed the basis of advanced military training throughout the world.

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  From The 911 Files - True Crime...

  Jackson Anhalt

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  From the 911 Files takes you behind the scenes of a 911 communications center, where real-life emergency calls come in from people in distress. You’ll learn about the actual calls, and experience the reactions of real first responders as they work to save lives and keep the community safe. 
    
   You'll encounter everything from medical emergencies and car chases to murders and crimes of passion. You’ll also witness some of the lighter moments that help these dedicated professionals get through their toughest days. 
    
   Written for layman, From the 911 Files is a true crime book that explores the grittier side of life, and the resilience of those who work in the public safety field. You'll find themes of perseverance and dark humor woven throughout, and you'll come away with a deep appreciation for the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. 
    
  Inspired by true crime stories, this book is perfect for fans of John Grisham and anyone who loves a good mystery. So if you're ready for a glimpse into the high-stakes world of emergency services, pick up your copy of From the 911 Files today.

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  Four Seconds - A Memoir

  Laura Andrade, Jean Knight Pace

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  “I’m not going to try it,” I said. 
  “You’ll like it,” she argued. 
  “I know I’ll like it,” I said. “That’s why I’m not going to try it.” 
  “Try it just this once and I’ll never ask you to do it again.” 
  That WAS a deal. I slipped back into the driver’s seat while Pat corn-rowed two neat lines of the silky white powder on the back of a plastic cassette tape cover. 
  Fifteen hundred dollars every month, an abusive boyfriend, a molested child, a lost family, hotels for houses, a ruined leg, a gun to my head, a knife to my butt, a jail cell all my own. Black eyes, bruised days, broken hours. Looking back, it seems strange what I gave up to get my roommate off my back. 
  It only took four seconds. 
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  In her debut memoir, Andrade tells of her years with cocaine and crystal methamphetamines—using, then selling—until all she had left of the life she wanted was a chalk outline and a pack of cigarettes. This is the story of her use and recovery, of the people who frustrated and inspired her, of her decision to leave the drug world. 
  It is the story of her slow, often unsteady walk home. 
  Author's note: This is the complete story for Four Seconds. It includes Four Seconds to Fall, Four Seconds to Break, and Four Seconds to Heal.

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  Before Insulin - From their pens...

  J Connington

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is J J Connington.

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