Defiant Courage
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Defiant Courage
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Author : Astrid Karlsen Scott
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2014-06-03
Defiant Courage written by Astrid Karlsen Scott and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-03 with History categories.
The incredible true story of one man’s escape from Nazis in Norway. “I remember reading We Die Alone in 1970 and I could never forget it. Then when we went to Norway to do a docudrama, people told us again and again that certain parts were pure fiction. Since I was a Norwegian that was not good enough; I had to find the truth. I sincerely believe we did,” writes author Astrid Karlsen Scott. Defiant Courage is the true story of what Jan Baalsrud endured as he tried to escape from the Gestapo in Norway’s Troms District. In late March 1943, in the midst of WWII, four Norwegian saboteurs arrived in northern Norway on a fishing cutter and set anchor in Toftefjord to establish a base for their operations. However, they were betrayed, and a German boat attacked the cutter, creating a battlefield and spiraling Jan Baalsrud into the adventure of his life. The only survivor, a wounded Baalsrud begins a perilous journey to freedom, swimming icy fjords, climbing snow-covered peaks, enduring snowstorms, and getting caught in a monstrous avalanche. More than sixty people of the Troms District risk their lives to help Baalsrud, suffering from snow blindness and frostbite, to freedom. Meticulously researched for more than five years, Karlsen Scott and Haug bring forth the truth behind this captivating, edge-of-your-seat, real-life survival story. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Defiant Courage
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Author : Astrid Karlsen Scott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-10-01
Defiant Courage written by Astrid Karlsen Scott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-01 with History categories.
With God I Will Not Fear With God
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2023-04-18
With God I Will Not Fear With God written by and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-18 with Religion categories.
So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear."--Hebrews 13:6 The words do not fear are found over 100 times in Scripture, reminding you that in every situation, you can have courage and confidence as you rest in the presence of the God who loves, leads and protects you. Packed with insight and encouragement that lasts all day, each of these 90 uplifting devotions includes · powerful prayers · biblical promises · reflection questions · declarations of truth · practical action steps Today you can face every fear with faith and unwavering conviction that the One who created you will never leave you or forsake you.
Judgment
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Author : Noel M. Tichy
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2007-11-08
Judgment written by Noel M. Tichy and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-08 with Business & Economics categories.
“With good judgment, little else matters. Without it, nothing else matters.” Whether we’re talking about United States presidents, CEOs, Major League coaches, or wartime generals, leaders are remembered for their best and worst judgment calls. In the face of ambiguity, uncertainty, and conflicting demands, the quality of a leader’s judgment determines the fate of the entire organization. That’s why judgment is the essence of leadership. Yet despite its importance, judgment has always been a fairly murky concept. The leadership literature has been conspicuously quiet on what, exactly, defines it. Does judgment differ from common sense or gut instinct? Is it a product of luck? Of smarts? Or is there a process for making consistently good calls? Noel Tichy and Warren Bennis have each spent decades studying and teaching leadership and advising top CEOs such as Jack Welch and Howard Schultz. Now, in their first collaboration, they offer a powerful framework for making tough calls when the stakes are high and the right path is far from obvious. They show how to recognize the critical moment before a judgment call, when swift and decisive action is essential, and also how to execute a decision after the call. Tichy and Bennis bring their three-dimensional model to life with interviews with world-class leaders who have thrived or suffered because of their judgment calls. These stories include: • Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric, whose judgment to grow through research and development transformed GE into the world’s premier technology growth company. • Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, who made tough calls about teachers, students, and parents while turning around a troubled school system. • Jim McNerney, CEO of Boeing, whose strategic judgment helped him reinvigorate his company and restore a culture of trust and respect. • The late general Wayne Downing, who found an unexpected opportunity in the midst of crisis when he led the Special Operations raid to capture Manuel Noriega. • A. G. Lafley, CEO of Procter & Gamble, who bet $57 billion to purchase Gillette and reinvent his company. • Brad Anderson, CEO of Best Buy, who made the call to commit totally to a customer-centric strategy and led his people to execute it. Whether you’re running a small department or a global corporation, Judgment will give you a framework for evaluating any situation, making the call, and correcting if necessary during the execution phase. It will show you how to handle the overlapping domains of people, strategy, and crisis management. And it will help you teach your entire team to make the right call more often. No organization can afford to neglect this crucial discipline—and no previous book has ever brought it into such clear focus.
The Illustrated History Of The World For The English People
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Author : World
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
The Illustrated History Of The World For The English People written by World and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with categories.
Defiant
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Author : Alvin Townley
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Release Date : 2016-08-02
Defiant written by Alvin Townley and has been published by St. Martin's Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-02 with History categories.
"Defiant is Unbroken meets Band of Brothers—and then some." —Congressman Pete Sessions A powerful story of survival and triumph, Alvin Townley's Defiant will inspire anyone wondering how courage, faith, and brotherhood can endure even in the darkest of situations. “A riveting tribute to true American heroes.”—Senator John McCain, POW (1967-73) During the Vietnam War, hundreds of American prisoners-of-war faced years of brutal conditions and horrific torture at the hands of North Vietnamese guards and interrogators who ruthlessly plied them for military intelligence and propaganda. Determined to maintain their Code of Conduct, the POWs developed a powerful underground resistance. To quash it, their captors singled out its eleven leaders, Vietnam's own "dirty dozen," and banished them to an isolated jail that would become known as Alcatraz. None would leave its solitary cells and interrogation rooms unscathed; one would never return. As these eleven men suffered in Hanoi, their wives at home launched an extraordinary campaign that would ultimately spark the nationwide POW/MIA movement. The members of these military families banded together and showed the courage not only to endure years of doubt about the fate of their husbands and fathers, but to bravely fight for their safe return. When the survivors of Alcatraz finally came home, one veteran would go on to receive the Medal of Honor, another would become a U.S. Senator, and a third still serves in the U.S. Congress. This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.
Yorston S Popular History Of The World
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Author : Otto von Corvin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1884
Yorston S Popular History Of The World written by Otto von Corvin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with World history categories.
The Defiant Hero
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Author : Suzanne Brockmann
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2003-06-03
The Defiant Hero written by Suzanne Brockmann and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-03 with Fiction categories.
In The Unsung Hero, award-winning author Suzanne Brockmann dazzled readers with her remarkable cast of tough and tender U.S. Navy SEALs. Now her daring men in uniform return for THE DEFIANT HERO—a thrilling novel of steadfast courage, intimate passions, and the profound risks that are taken in the name of love. . . . "The United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists." Meg Moore remembered the warning from her job as a translator in a European embassy. Those same words will spell out a death sentence for her daughter and grandmother who have been kidnapped by a lethal group called the Extremists. Meg will do anything to meet their unspeakable demands; anything—even kill—to save her child. When Navy SEAL Lieutenant, junior grade, John Nilsson is summoned to Washington, D.C., by the FBI to help negotiate a hostage situation, the last person he expects to see holding a foreign ambassador at gunpoint is Meg. He hasn't seen her in years, but he's never forgotten how it feels to hold her in his arms. John could lose his career if he helps her escape. She will lose her life if he doesn't. . . .
The Birthday Book What Should We Never Forget
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Author : Sheila Pakir
language : en
Publisher: The Birthday Collective Ltd.
Release Date : 2017-08-09
The Birthday Book What Should We Never Forget written by Sheila Pakir and has been published by The Birthday Collective Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-09 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
An annual publication, The Birthday Book examines emerging challenges and opportunities for Singapore, based on a selected prompt. The number of writers each year matches Singapore’s age—52 for 2017, 53 for 2018, and so on. This edition presents 52 responses to “What Should We Never Forget?” The contributors have drawn from personal encounters, academic and professional experiences, and cornerstone values in their lives. Read their stories for a glimpse of our nation’s spirit—mortal, vulnerable, restless, resilient, and aspirational. What’s your response?
Last Great Queen
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Author : Unity Elias YANG
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2014
Last Great Queen written by Unity Elias YANG and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Education categories.
Elizabeth II is a model of feminine excellence and an example for young people who may not be born to royal families, but who should consider themselves as princesses and princes of the family to which they have been born. Like Elizabeth, who even as a child knew the significance of the role into which she had been born and started training for the future task, young people should prepare for their future by acquiring training early in their life. Like Elizabeth, who married the first man she fell in love with, young women should insist on marrying the first man they fall in love with, to preserve and protect their womanhood and honour. Finally, Elizabeth trained as a car mechanic and driver, despite her wealthy royal background. How many women have the courage today to train in skills which society considers a man's domain? The Queen of England recommends training to young people with this remark: "It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you are properly trained." In this era when the monarchy is considered to be an outdated institution, the British Royal Family has made it known that they will step aside when the British people will ask them to do so. What makes the British monarchy different from other royals in the world? What, in the 1870s, might have motivated the pre-colonial Kings of Douala on the coast of today's Cameroon to apply to Queen Victoria, the great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II, to colonise them? Unity Elias Yang is also the author of: - The Third World, where is it? - A Global State through Democratic Federal World Government - Your Baby's long journey to school - Little Anita visits the Bank - Children and Citizenship levels 1-6 - Women and Children's Chamber of Parliament: democratising representation.