A Soldier’s Life by Edna W. Cummings is both a personal memoir of the author’s life in the U.S. military as well as of her and others' efforts in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion’s incredible work during World War II, to receive the recognition...

Helm & Horizon: Daily Leadership Principles for the Motivated Sailor by Steven-Paul Lapid identifies leadership as being shaped by conduct, setting the direction for teams, and establishing conditions for reliable action. Lapid talks about how distributed responsibility functions when the intent is clear, and when...

Nothing So Broken by Chris Richards skillfully melds the author’s life experiences with the significant influence of his father’s service in Vietnam and the lasting effects of Agent Orange exposure. Through vivid storytelling, Richards explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of war. The...

He’s Alive! by Živojin Petrović is a biography of Joko Mestrovitch, later known as James, from his childhood in Đuraševići to his passage through Ellis Island and his work among immigrant communities in Fresno and Pittsburgh. His enlistment in the Pennsylvania National Guard takes him...

Little Edna’s War by Janet Bond Brill recounts the extraordinary life of Edna Stefania Brill, a Holocaust survivor who faced incredible hardships during World War II. The book traces Edna’s journey from her childhood in the Warsaw ghetto, where she experienced the horrors of the...

Daniel J. Basta’s Searching for Ghosts in the South Pacific is a breathtaking chronicle of exploration, friendship, and history, told through the author’s experiences diving among World War II shipwrecks scattered across the Pacific. Between 1991 and 1999, Basta and his close companions embarked on...

American Heart of Darkness: Volume I, 2nd Edition by Robert Kirkconnell offers a compelling look at how the United States has shifted from a democratic republic to what the author calls a "pathocracy." Through thorough research and personal experience, Kirkconnell examines the darker aspects of...

You Just Survive by Jeffrey Sabins is a profound memoir depicting the life of a Marine and the events that transpire after war. Sabins speaks about his harrowing tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also mentions the quieter, more difficult battles: the nightmares that do...

Born From War by Patrick Naughton Jr. is a sweeping account of survival, displacement, and renewal. The story centers on a journey that begins in the shadow of armed conflict, where the destruction of homes and the shattering of communities force unimaginable choices. From the...

The Greatest Commander in Chief by Richard Collins offers an evaluation of United States presidents based on their military leadership during their time in office. As one of the largest economies and militaries in the world, the United States designates the president as the Commander-in-Chief...