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1) The women
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"'Women can be heroes, too.' When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins...
2) Rescue
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"Engaging images accompany information about rescue missions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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"In over a decade of working with veterans, Johnny Joey Jones has discovered the power of battle-forged friendships. Suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan, he faced a daunting recovery. But coming home would have been much harder without the support of his brothers and sisters in arms. In Unbroken Bonds of Battle, Joey tells the stories of those very warriors, who for years have supported and inspired him on the battlefield...
6) Ice soldiers
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Buried beneath the Arctic ice since the Cold War, genetically modified Soviet soldiers have been rediscovered, reactivated and are ready to unleash devastating destruction. One scientist will try to stop the carnage before they complete their terrifying, top-secret mission.
7) Patrolling
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"Engaging images accompany information about patrolling. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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This worldwide reference guide to over 300 Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard installations includes information on locations, climates, housing and schools, personal services, recreational opportunities and local attractions, as well as detailed maps and base information. An ideal companion for servicemembers, defense contractors and military travelers.
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Este libro versa sobre temas de interés de la sociología clásica y contemporánea. Los nombres de Marx, Sorel, Simmel, Durkheim, Weber, Merton y Bourdieu se asocian a problemas esenciales de la disciplina, entre ellos, su formación y ámbito epistemológico, el mito, las formas de socialización, la construcción de la teoría y los procederes metodológicos, el surgimiento del espíritu capitalista moderno, el conocimiento científico y cotidiano,...
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NEW! REA's ASVAB AFQT Crash Course… A Breakthrough Way to Study for the AFQT!REA's new ASVAB AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) Crash Course helps potential recruits get the score they need on this military enlistment test. It's an excellent resource for the last-minute studier or any AFQT test-taker who needs a focused review of the subject matter. Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know; Our easy-to-read review chapters...
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Guide to Joining the Military includes topics like: women in the military, details on opportunities available within all branches of the military, what to expect from a military career, information on joining the national guard and reserve, coverage of the ASVAB examination, details on the physical exam and background investigation, basic training facts (daily schedules, training regimens, physical conditioning and more).
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This fully revised and updated edition provides military candidates with the edge they need to pass the main four ASVAB subtests, commonly known as the ASVAB Core. This book supplies all the necessary tools to beat the most crucial part of the ASVAB, including:
• Three ASVAB Core exams, with complete answer explanations
• Targeted preparation for Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, and Arithmetic Reasoning Subtests
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Achieve Success So You Can Enlist!
Studying for the ASVAB is a major mission. Your score on the four core subtests that comprise the ASVAB's AFQT (Armed Forces Qualifying Test) determines whether or not you can join, and this book concentrates solely on the skills you need to master to secure a spot in the military-reading, vocabulary, and math. It carries you every step of the way, from diagnosing your strengths and weaknesses to giving you plenty...
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"Este trabajo es producto de una etnografía realizada en la región del Medio Atrato chocoano, en el Pacífico colombiano. En esta región, mayoritariamente habitada por colectivos afro e indígenas emberá, existen prácticas de resistencia que se definen como defensa de la vida y el territorio. En las últimas décadas esa resistencia responde a las amenazas impuestas por la guerra y la militarización de los territorios. Para analizar esas prácticas...
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The military offers a good salary, career training, tuition assistance, and travel opportunities. To take advantage of these benefits, applicants must first pass the ASVAB. This easy-to-use guide helps readers learn how the test is used for recruitment and placement, the exact questions they will be asked on test day, how to set up a personalized study plan, and key test-taking strategies. This thoroughly revised and updated 5th edition includes:
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Riots-protests-anarchy-crowd violence. Call them what you will, civil disturbances are, becoming an all-too-common reality at home and around the world.
When a group of angry, emotional people comes together, it only takes a spark to turn peaceful protestors into murderous, mindless thugs. This book shows how to understand the destructive mob mentality, contain and control groups of violent rioters and looters, and return peace and the rule of law...
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Each year, the U.S. Armed Forces commissions thousands of new officers. Peterson's Master the Officer Candidate Tests provides candidates with the preparation they need to achieve success on the required qualifying exams. Inside you'll find expert strategies and review along with 3 practice tests, including the AFOQT, ASVAB, and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ASTB to help you test your best. This comprehensive resource includes must-know information on...
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Admission to a U.S. military flight training program is highly competitive, and Peterson's Master the Military Flight Aptitude Tests offers exactly what a candidate needs to ace the military flight aptitude tests. In addition to in-depth subject reviews-covering everything from Instrument Comprehension and Cyclic Orientation to Scale Reading and Complex Movements-this eBook also boasts expert test-taking tips and strategies and essential information...
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Although recruits only need to pass the ASVAB Core - four key subtests - to enlist, high scores on the entire ASVAB are crucial to qualifying for key specialties and achieving a successful career in the military. This book offers the comprehensive preparation needed to beat the ASVAB.
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