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1) Rangers
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides and introduction to the U.S. Special forces unit known as the Rangers, discussing its history, recruitment, training and missions.
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Language
English
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Description
An inside look at seven of the most harrowing and significant Special Operations missions ever.
Courage beyond reason. Loyalty beyond faith. Perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. These are just some of the qualities of the members of the U.S. Special Operation Forces. BEYOND HELL AND BACK details the seven defining Special Ops missions that have made the Special Operation Forces the best fighting unit in the world, including:
*THE...
Author
Publisher
Grove Atlantic
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"A revealing account of a 25-year career in the Israeli special forces ... adds much to our understanding of Israel's covert fighting arm" ( Kirkus Reviews ). Israel's premier special-warfare commander and counterterrorist specialist, Muki Betser, was born in Israel's Jezreel Valley and grew up to become one of the leaders of his country's most elite commando unit, Sayeret Matkal. Newspapers refer to the sayeret, or special reconnaissance forces,...
6) The ranger
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English
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After years of war, Army Ranger Quinn Colson returns home to the rugged, rough hill country of northeast Mississippi to find his native Tibbehah County plagued by corruption, decay, meth runners, and violence. His uncle, the longtime county
sheriff, is dead. A suicide, he’s told, but others—like tomboy Deputy Lillie Virgil—whisper murder.
In the days that follow, it’s up to Colson to discover the truth, not only about his uncle but about...
7) Navy SEALs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history of this elite unit of the U.S. military, with photographs and sidebars to highlight key people and events.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Ace Atkins draws on his years as a crime reporter to craft contemporary tales blending the Old West with crime noir. The Broken Places finds Sheriff Quinn Colson dealing with a rash of unwelcome visitors-infamous murderer Casey Dixon, escaped convicts seeking revenge on Casey, and a tornado cutting a wide swath through town.
Author
Series
Quinn Colson mystery volume 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The extraordinary new novel in New York Times-bestselling author Ace Atkins' acclaimed series about the real Deep South-"a joy ride into the heart of darkness" (The Washington Post). Thirty-six years ago, a nameless black man wandered into Jericho, Mississippi, with nothing but the clothes on his back and a pair of paratrooper boots. Less than two days later, he was accused of rape and murder, hunted down by a self-appointed posse, and lynched. Now...
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Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A knight in shining spurs ... Army ranger Trace Hawkeye" Walsh is in Montana to consider his future, until his involvement in a car chase leaves Olivia Dawson without a foreman for her ranch. Hawkeye can't walk away from the woman in need. But tackling the role of ranch hand, horses and all, puts this soldier in a hot zone he never imagined. Olivia needs more than just help with the cattle. The whole reason she's saddled with Stone Creek Ranch is...
Author
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pub. Date
c1995
Language
English
Description
The Rogue Warrior and his team of Navy SEALs go undercover and learn that a multinational terrorist network of Islamic fundamentalists is responsible for an explosion that killed several high-ranking officials on a British aircraft carrier.
Author
Series
McBrides volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The black sheep of Fallbrook is back... And he's in for the surprise of his life. Former bad boy, now-decorated Army Ranger Brody McBride is home and on a mission: Find the woman he never should have left behind and right the wrong he did eight years ago. When the man she loved broke her heart and skipped town, Rain Evans picked up the pieces. But along with heartbreak, Brody left her something infinitely better than she could have imagined: two...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
Howard Wasdin describes his experiences as a member of the SEAL Team Six, a group of highly trained snipers in the United States Navy SEALs, discussing training, combat, and the dangers he faced.
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