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Fuel for Fire (Black Knights Inc. #10)
by Julie Ann WalkerA USA Today Bestseller!A brooding covert operative and a spunky CIA agent discover a burning passion in the next installment of Julie Ann Walker's red-hot BKI seriesDagan Zoelner has made three huge mistakes The first two left blood on his hands. The third left him wondering…what if? What if he had told the woman of his dreams how he felt before his world fell apart?Spitfire CIA agent Chelsea Duvall has always had a thing for bossy, brooding Dagan. It's just as well that he's never given her a second look, since she carries a combustible secret about his past that threatens to torch their lives..."The heat between the hero and heroine is hotter than a firecracker lit on both ends... Readers are in for one hell of ride!" —RT Book Reviews for Hell for Leather 4½ Stars
Fuel on the Fire
by Greg MuttittThe departure of the last U.S. troops from Iraq at the end of 2011 left a broken country and a host of unanswered questions. What was the war really about? Why and how did the occupation drag on for nearly nine years, while most Iraqis, Britons, and Americans desperately wanted it to end? And why did the troops have to leave?Now, in a gripping account of the war that dominated U.S. foreign policy over the last decade, investigative journalist Greg Muttitt takes us behind the scenes to answer some of these questions and reveals the heretofore-untold story of the oil politics that played out through the occupation of Iraq. Drawing upon hundreds of unreleased government documents and extensive interviews with senior American, British, and Iraqi officials, Muttitt exposes the plans and preparations that were in place to shape policies in favor of American and British energy interests. We follow him through a labyrinth of clandestine meetings, reneged promises, and abuses of power; we also see how Iraqis struggled for their own say in their future, in spite of their dysfunctional government and rising levels of violence. Through their stories, we begin to see a very different Iraq from the one our politicians have told us about.In light of the Arab revolutions, the war in Libya, and renewed threats against Iran, Fuel on the Fire provides a vital guide to the lessons from Iraq and of the global consequences of America's persistent oil addiction.
Fueling the Fires of Resistance — Army Air Forces Special Operations in the Balkans during World War II [Illustrated Edition] (The U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II #2)
by William M. LearyIncludes 14 illustrationsOf all the Army Air Forces' many operations in the Second World War, none was more demanding or important than those supporting the activity of resistance groups fighting the Axis powers. The special operations supporting the Yugoslavian partisans fighting the forces of Nazism in the Balkans required particular dedication and expertise. Balkan flying conditions demanded the best of flying skills, and the tenacious German defenses in that troubled region complicated this challenge even further. In this study, Professor William Leary examines what might fairly be considered one of the most important early experiences in the history of Air Force special operations. It is ironic that, fifty years after these activities, the Air Force today is heavily involved in Balkan operations, including night air drops of supplies. But this time, the supplies are for humanitarian relief, not war. The airlifters committed to relieving misery in that part of the world follow in the wake of their predecessors who, fifty years ago, flew the night skies with courage and skill to help bring an end to Nazi tyranny.
Fuelling War: Natural Resources and Armed Conflicts (Adelphi series #373)
by Philippe Le BillonA generous endowment of natural resources should favour rapid economic and social development. The experience of countries like Angola and Iraq, however, suggests that resource wealth often proves a curse rather than a blessing. Billions of dollars from resource exploitation benefit repressive regimes and rebel groups, at a massive cost for local populations. This Adelphi Paper analyses the economic and political vulnerability of resource-dependent countries; assesses how resources influence the likelihood and course of conflicts; and discusses current initiatives to improve resource governance in the interest of peace. It concludes that long-term stability in resource-exporting regions will depend on their developmental outcomes, and calls for a broad reform agenda prioritising the basic needs and security of local populations.
Fuentes de Oñoro 1811
by Rene Chartrand Patrice CourcelleThis Osprey title examines the crucial campaign culminating in the hard-fought battle that finally drove the French from Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). In October 1810 the Allied position in Portugal appeared precarious. Despite defeating Marshal Masséna's French army at Bussaco, Wellington had been forced to retreat to within a few miles of Lisbon. Here the French encountered a massive line of fortifications stretching from the River Tagus to the sea. Built amid great secrecy and on Wellington's specific orders, these Lines of Torres Vedras were the French high-water mark. In February, with his army on the point of starvation, Masséna was forced to retreat and the scene was set for the climactic action of Fuentes de Oñoro.
Fugitive (Jack Lark)
by Paul Fraser CollardIn this ninth action-packed Victorian military adventure, Paul Fraser Collard's roguish hero Jack Lark - soldier, leader, imposter - crosses borders once more as he pursues a brand-new adventure in Africa. After five years away, Jack Lark - soldier, leader, imposter - is once more called to fight . . .London, 1868. Jack has traded the battlefield for business, running a thriving club in the backstreets of Whitechapel. But this underworld has rules and when Jack refuses to comply, he finds himself up against the East End's most formidable criminal - with devastating consequences.A wanted man, Jack turns to his friend Macgregor, an ex-officer, treasure hunter and his ticket out of England. Together they join the British army on campaign across the tablelands of Abyssinia to the fortress of Magdala, a high-stakes mission to free British prisoners captured by the notorious Emperor Tewodros.But life on the run can turn dangerous, especially in a land ravaged by war . . . Praise for the Jack Lark series:'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell'Enthralling' The Times 'Dusty deserts, showdowns under the blistering sun, bloodthirsty bandoleros, rough whisky and rougher men. Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds in The Lost Outlaw... an exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure' Matthew Harffy'I love a writer who wears his history lightly enough for the story he's telling to blaze across the pages like this. Jack Lark is an unforgettable new hero' Anthony Riches'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting' Parmenion Books'Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page. Fast-paced, compelling, and with more villains than a Clint Eastwood classic, this unputdownable novel strongly reminded me of that legend of western writers, Louis L'Amour. A cracking read!' Ben Kane(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Fugitive (Jack Lark, Book 9)
by Paul Fraser Collard'Once again, Paul Fraser Collard proves he is a true master of action adventure' MATTHEW HARFFY'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHESRoguish hero Jack Lark - soldier, leader, imposter - crosses borders once more as he pursues a brand-new adventure in Africa. For fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian.CAN THE BATTLEFIELD SAVE A WANTED MAN?London, 1868. Jack Lark is now a businessman, running a thriving club in the Whitechapel backstreets. But when he goes up against the East End's most notorious criminal, the consequences are devastating.A wanted man, Jack joins the British army on campaign across Abyssinia, a high-stakes mission that returns him to the battlefield and on to the fortress of Magdala where the formidable Emperor Tewodros has taken British subjects prisoner.But life on the run can turn dangerous, especially in a land ravaged by war . . .Praise for the Jack Lark series:'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell'Enthralling' The Times'Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds' Matthew Harffy'Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page' Ben Kane'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting' Parmenion Books
Fugitive (Jack Lark, Book 9)
by Paul Fraser Collard'Once again, Paul Fraser Collard proves he is a true master of action adventure' MATTHEW HARFFY'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHESRoguish hero Jack Lark - soldier, leader, imposter - crosses borders once more as he pursues a brand-new adventure in Africa. For fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian.CAN THE BATTLEFIELD SAVE A WANTED MAN?London, 1868. Jack Lark is now a businessman, running a thriving club in the Whitechapel backstreets. But when he goes up against the East End's most notorious criminal, the consequences are devastating.A wanted man, Jack joins the British army on campaign across Abyssinia, a high-stakes mission that returns him to the battlefield and on to the fortress of Magdala where the formidable Emperor Tewodros has taken British subjects prisoner.But life on the run can turn dangerous, especially in a land ravaged by war . . .Praise for the Jack Lark series:'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell'Enthralling'The Times'Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds' Matthew Harffy'Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page' Ben Kane'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting'Parmenion Books
Fugitive 13: The explosive thriller that will have you gripped (Sleeper 13 #2)
by Rob SinclairThe explosive, gripping new thriller from bestselling author Rob Sinclair - for fans of Orphan X, I Am Pilgrim and Nomad.Aydin Torkal - aka Sleeper 13 - is on the run.Hunted not only by the world's intelligence agencies, but also by the elite brotherhood of insurgents he betrayed, he has lived the past year like a ghost.Until now.MI6 agent Rachel Cox knows Aydin better than anyone. The only person who believes he is an ally in the ongoing war on terror, not the enemy. So when a coded message arrives from him, warning her not to trust her own colleagues, Rachel must choose between her career and the truth.But as Aydin hunts down those who destroyed his childhood, the trail he follows will lead him closer to home than he ever expected.He won't stop until he has his revenge.He is FUGITIVE 13.READERS ARE BEING GRIPPED BY THE SLEEPER 13 THRILLER SERIES:'Perfect for spy thriller lovers and fans of I Am Pilgrim, Orphan X' - Goodreads review'I could not put down this book' - Netgalley reviewer'Brilliant, gripping' - Netgalley reviewer
Fugitive 13: The second action-packed, thrilling instalment of the best-selling, gripping series (Sleeper 13 #2)
by Rob SinclairThe explosive second book in the SLEEPER 13 thriller series, by Rob Sinclair - for fans of Orphan X, I Am Pilgrim and Nomad.Aydin Torkal - aka Sleeper 13 - is on the run.Hunted not only by the world's intelligence agencies, but also by the elite brotherhood of insurgents he betrayed, he has lived the past year like a ghost.Until now.MI6 agent Rachel Cox knows Aydin better than anyone. The only person who believes he is an ally in the ongoing war on terror, not the enemy. So when a coded message arrives from him, warning her not to trust her own colleagues, Rachel must choose between her career and the truth.But as Aydin hunts down those who destroyed his childhood, the trail he follows will lead him closer to home than he ever expected.He won't stop until he has his revenge.He is FUGITIVE 13.
Fugitive Days: A Memoir
by Bill AyersAyers helped found the Weather Underground in the late 1960s in response to the horror of the Vietnam War. He recounts a decade of living as a fugitive, stealing explosives, hiding from the law, and losing his beloved Diana Oughton in an explosion. The 2001 edition was published by Beacon Press. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Fugitive Son: A Memoir
by Aramís CalderónAramís Calderón was eleven in 1992 when federal marshals conducted a nighttime raid at the Baton Rouge apartment where he lived with his mother and four siblings. They were searching for Aramís&’s father, who had escaped from a nearby federal prison. Once satisfied with the answers from Aramís&’s mother, the marshals departed. At daybreak, so did Aramís&’s family—and drove toward a rendezvous with his father, who had fled to South Florida. Thus began an eight-month ordeal of constant moves, family aliases, and drug deals. As Calderón shares, Fugitive Son is not a love letter to his father, whom he sees even after his death as an unethical, toxic, and incredibly complex man. Rather, Calderón&’s memoir explores how his father&’s undeniable love for his family despite drug addiction, lawlessness, and toxic masculinity informed Aramís&’s rebellious decision to join the Marines, and how all this shaped his determination to become the father he wished his own had been.
Fugitive of the Stars
by Edmond HamiltonHorne, the spaceship's pilot, had been warned. "Don't forget the meteor swarm." And Horne's directional calculations for the Vega Queen's course took that advice into account; the spaceship would go fifteen thousand miles out of its way to avoid those deadly celestial rocks. But when Horne went off duty, he felt himself numbed by a curious druglike leadenness. And the next thing he knew, he was in a lifeboat, speeding away from the floating wreckage of the Vega Queen. Eighteen survivors out of one hundred and fifty-three passengers. And each one in the tiny space shell believed Horne responsible...deliberate negligence, calculated destruction...Someone had drugged Horne, he knew; someone had tampered with the ship to alter its course. But who? And for what cosmic purpose?
Fuimos soldados (Edición 2021): Historia secreta de la contraofensiva montonera
by Marcelo LarraquyDespués de las exitosas obras Galimberti y López Rega, Marcelo Larraquy reconstruye las historias de ese puñado de hombres y mujeres a los que se reconoce como desaparecidos pero no como soldados, y a quienes la manipulación política dejó afuera del canon de la memoria setentista. Lazarte, un combatiente rebelde, expulsado de la guerrilla montonera, quiere matar a los miembros de la Conducción, a quienes responsabiliza por la desaparición de su hermana durante la dictadura militar. Para cumplir con su plan, necesita ser reincorporado y recuperar la confianza de los dirigentes. Se ofrece entonces para realizar una acción heroica, a la que difícilmente pueda sobrevivir: volver a la Argentina para interferir las emisiones televisivas de los partidos del Mundial '78 y propagar el discurso del comandante montonero Mario Firmenich. Contra todos los pronósticos, Lazarte alcanza su objetivo. De regreso en México, Montoneros lo readmite en sus filas y lo pone al frente de un pelotón de soldados con el que viaja nuevamente al país a cumplir otra misión peligrosa. El pelotón cruza la frontera con identidades fraguadas e intenta sobrevivir en la clandestinidad. Le faltan armas y dinero; algunos soldados desertan, otros desaparecen, pero el grupo tiene objetivos para cumplir, y Lazarte no olvida el suyo. Como ellos, otros combatientes montoneros tomaron las armas y regresaron al país entre 1978 y 1980 para combatir a la dictadura militar, mientras la sociedad festejaba en las calles los triunfos futbolísticos de esos años. Casi ninguno sobrevivió.
Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U.S. Marine Corps Tragedy
by Chas HenryOn October 19, 1979, the largest, most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded propelled 5,500 gallons of gasoline into corrugated steel huts filled with U.S. Marines. The gas ignited, injuring seventy-three people, thirteen of them fatally. The Marine Corps commandant, a veteran of combat in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, was stunned as he met scores of horribly burned survivors. &“Having witnessed a lot of bad things, ugly things,&” the general declared, &“none can compare to that experience.&” And yet this 1979 catastrophe on the slopes of Japan&’s iconic Mount Fuji remains all but forgotten except by those directly affected. Now, the fruits of Chas Henry&’s exhaustive four-year, two-continent investigation provide insight into what many have called the U.S. Marine Corps&’ worst-ever peacetime disaster. Fuji Fire shares the compelling and intimate stories of heartbreak and inspiration forged by these events while bringing to light new, critical analyses of the incident&’s causes and effects.
Full Battle Rattle: My Story as the Longest-Serving Special Forces A-Team Soldier in American History
by Ralph Pezzullo Changiz LahidjiOver 100 combat missions, 24 years as a Green Beret—Full Battle Rattle tells the legend of a soldier who served America in every war since Vietnam.Master Sergeant Changiz Lahidji served on Special Forces A teams longer than anyone in history, completing over a hundred combat missions in Afghanistan. Changiz is a Special Forces legend. He also happens to be the first Muslim Green Beret. Changiz served this country starting with Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, when he entered Tehran on a one-man mission to spy on Iranian soldiers guarding the US Embassy where 52 US diplomats were being held hostage. Three years later, he was in Beirut, Lebanon when a suicide car bomb exploded in front of the US Embassy killing 83 people. Weeks after that, he was shot by Hezbollah terrorists on a night mission. In Operation Iraqi Freedom, he led a convoy that was ambushed on its way to Fallujah. He was clearing houses in Mogadishu, Somalia on October, 1993 when a US Black Hawk helicopter was shot down 50 feet away from him in the incident that inspired Black Hawk Down. In 2002, he dressed as a farmer and snuck into Eastern Afghanistan and located Osama Bin Laden for the CIA. Along the way, Changiz earned numerous commendations, including the Special Forces Legion of Merit, Purple Hearts, and many others. Last year he was nominated for induction in Military Intelligence Hall of Fame and cited as “the finest noncommissioned officer to ever serve in Special Forces.” His story is an amazing tale of perseverance and courage, of combat and one man’s love of his adopted country.
Full Circle
by J. E. JohnsonUnique among all the books about war in the air, this is the only complete account of the tactics of fighter aircraft from the beginning to the end, told by the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot. It begins with the first exciting air dogfights in World War I, when 70 mile-an-hour biplanes lumbered through the sky in single encounters over France. It traces' the swift development of higher performance fighter planes between the wars, and shows how British, German, and American pilots sharpened their skills in the vastly more powerful and heavily armed fighters of World War II. A final fascinating section describes the further evolution of fighter tactics in the era of supersonic jets-the last manned fighter planes the world will ever see.
Full Circle (Star Trek: Voyager)
by Kirsten BeyerFollowing the events of the unforgettable Star Trek crossover trilogy Destiny, the new captain of the USS Voyager embarks on a dangerous mission that is paved with blood and haunted by ghosts of the past.When the USS Voyager is dispatched on an urgent mission to the planet Kerovi, Captain Chakotay and his first officer, Commander Thomas Paris, must choose between following their orders and saving the lives of two of those dearest to them. B&’Elanna Torres and her daughter, Miral, are both missing in the wake of a brutal attack on the Klingon world of Boreth. With the aid of their former captain, Admiral Kathryn Janeway—as well as many old friends and new allies—the crew must unravel an ancient mystery, placing themselves between two warrior sects battling for the soul of the Klingon people...while the life of Miral hangs in the balance. But these events and their repercussions are merely the prelude to even darker days to come. As Voyager is drawn into a desperate struggle to prevent the annihilation of the Federation, lives are shattered, and the bonds that were forged in the Delta Quadrant are challenged in ways that none could have imagined. For though destiny has dealt them crushing blows, Voyager&’s crew must rise to face their future...and begin a perilous journey in which the wheel of fate comes full circle.
Full Dress Gray
by Lucian K. TruscottA female cadet has collapsed and died while parading past the reviewing stand on a hot September morning. The autopsy establishes that she'd had sex with three different men the night before. Some claim that it's evidence of a major military scandal. Superintendent Ry Slaight fears it may be evidence of a shocking crime. His daughter-a cadet herself-is endangering her life in a quest for the truth. And among those who know that truth, the watchword is Don't ask, don't tell. . . .
Full Dress Gray
by Lucian K. Truscott IVThe death of a female cadet rocks West Point in this People Magazine &“Beach Book of the Week&” from the New York Times–bestselling author of Dress Gray. A female cadet has collapsed and died while parading past the reviewing stand on a hot September morning. The autopsy establishes that she had sex with three different men the night before. Some claim that it&’s evidence of a major military scandal. Superintendent Ry Slaight fears it may be evidence of a shocking crime. His daughter—a cadet herself—is endangering her life in a quest for the truth. And among those who know the truth, the watchword is don&’t ask, don&’t tell . . .
Full Exposure
by Sara Jane StoneNo touching allowed ... After serving her country, Georgia Trulane craves adventure--and sex. She's set her sights on her brother's best friend--now her boss, since she took a temporary job as his nephew's live-in nanny. Only problem? Eric refuses to touch her. That doesn't stop Georgia from seducing him. But an earth-shattering encounter leaves her fully exposed, body and soul.Eric has a long list of reasons to steer clear of the woman he has wanted for as long as he can remember. For one, he refuses to be her next thrill ride. When he claims her, it will be for good. But the attraction is undeniable, and the more they fight it, the stronger it pulls. But will it be enough to conquer their obstacles?
Full Force: Tangled Threat / Full Force (declan's Defenders) (Declan’s Defenders #3)
by Elle JamesShe saw something she shouldn’t have…Now they want her dead.Ever since she left the foreign embassy where she was working, translator Emily Chastain has been targeted by someone who wants to silence her permanently. Fearing for her life, Emily contacts Declan’s Defenders and is placed under former marine Mustang Ford’s protection. If only she could figure out why someone is trying to kill her—and how to contain her unlikely attraction to Mustang…
Full Pursuit (Unit One)
by Jasmine CresswellDEEP IN RURAL IDAHO, A BRIGADE OF MILITANTWHITE SUPREMACISTS CALLING THEMSELVESTHE SOLDIERS OF JORDAN IS PREPARING TO LAUNCHA DESPERATE STRUGGLE THAT THREATENS TOFOREVER ALTER THE NATION’S BALANCE OF POWER.When the country’s ultrasecret Unit One goes on highalert, operative Melody Beecham is ordered to infiltrate theSoldiers of Jordan. Her instructions: to exploit their leader’spenchant for attractive Aryan-featured blondes.Fellow operative Nikolai Anwar is working from anotherangle: he must win the trust of a high-powered senator’swife in order to uncover a trail of corruption tied to thegovernment-through whatever means necessary. ButNikolai’s dedication to Unit One is in direct opposition to hisgrowing feelings for Melody.Working undercover, Nikolai and Melody are both orderedto pursue relationships with other people for the sake of themission. But can they survive in a world of hidden agendas,where one false move could be their last?
Full Spectrum Dominance: Irregular Warfare and the War on Terror
by Maria RyanAmerica's war on terror is widely defined by the Afghanistan and Iraq fronts. Yet, as this book demonstrates, both the international campaign and the new ways of fighting that grew out of it played out across multiple fronts beyond the Middle East. Maria Ryan explores how secondary fronts in the Philippines, sub-Saharan Africa, Georgia, and the Caspian Sea Basin became key test sites for developing what the Department of Defense called "full spectrum dominance": mastery across the entire range of possible conflict, from conventional through irregular warfare. Full Spectrum Dominance is the first sustained historical examination of the secondary fronts in the war on terror. It explores whether irregular warfare has been effective in creating global stability or if new terrorist groups have emerged in response to the intervention. As the U.S. military, Department of Defense, White House, and State Department have increasingly turned to irregular capabilities and objectives, understanding the underlying causes as well as the effects of the quest for full spectrum dominance become ever more important. The development of irregular strategies has left a deeply ambiguous and concerning global legacy.
Full Spectrum Dominance: U. S. Power in Iraq and Beyond (Open Media Series)
by Rahul MahajanIn this compelling big-picture assessment of the U.S. war on Iraq, Mahajan combines his experience as an anti-Iraq sanctions activist with a keen analysis of U.S. foreign policy in the post-Cold War era to provide the analysis that has been overlooked in the mainstream debate. Situating Iraq within the larger context of post-9/11 foreign policy, he analyzes the Bush National Security Strategy and the new neoconservative vision of achieving increasing degrees of global domination and control. Presented with unflinching clarity, Mahajan's research demonstrates that the war on Iraq was part of a much larger plan, assembled before 9/11 and, as stated by the Project for a New American Century, needing only a "new Pearl Harbor" to implement it.