The first American book on shipboard engineering in nearly twenty years, this useful reference offers a guiding philosophy to new, experienced, and prospective engineers. Focusing on the art of the engineer rather than the doctrine and regulations that govern the technical side of the billet, it helps them be more effective at their jobs. Assuming that readers already possess basic ...
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Ready to Answer All Bells
A Blueprint for Successful Naval Engineering
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Punk's War
A Novel
Punk’s War reveals the inner workings of the U.S. Navy as only an insider can. An authentic and riveting thriller, it is a highly acclaimed novel of a fighter pilot’s experience in the era just before 9/11. As the U.S. military enters another post-conflict period, the themes of leadership during crisis and accomplishing the mission make Punk’s War more relevant than ever.
Available Formats: Softcover
In the Devil's Shadow
U.N. Special Operations during the Korean War
Published fifty years after America’s first clash with communism, this highly readable book presents the most authoritative and comprehensive recounting to date of the secret UN war fought deep behind communist lines.
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Punk's Wing
A Novel
When the F-14 Tomcat of the only female flier in Punk’s training class rolls wildly during a hop, nearly causing a midair collision, Punk has trouble believing her claim that a malfunction in the cockpit was responsible. When a similar accident claims the life of one of his fellow trainers, Punk suspects a cover-up involving the use of faulty parts ...
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Punk's Fight
A Novel
On a mission over central Afghanistan, Punk is hit—and taken captive by the Taliban. And after he escapes, the challenge is not over. Because now Punk must navigate the war-torn country not from the skies, but on the ground—seeing up close for the first time the world of resistance fighters, warlords, CIA undercover ops, and corrupt officers who are putting their ...
Available Formats: Softcover
Punk's War
A Novel
Punk’s War reveals the inner workings of the U.S. Navy as only an insider can. An authentic and riveting thriller, it is a highly acclaimed novel of a fighter pilot’s experience in the era just before 9/11. As the U.S. military enters another post-conflict period, the themes of leadership during crisis and accomplishing the mission make Punk’s War more relevant than ever.
Available Formats: Softcover
Punk's Fight
A Novel
On a mission over central Afghanistan, Punk is hit—and taken captive by the Taliban. And after he escapes, the challenge is not over. Because now Punk must navigate the war-torn country not from the skies, but on the ground—seeing up close for the first time the world of resistance fighters, warlords, CIA undercover ops, and corrupt officers who are putting their ...
Available Formats: Softcover
Punk's Wing
A Novel
When the F-14 Tomcat of the only female flier in Punk’s training class rolls wildly during a hop, nearly causing a midair collision, Punk has trouble believing her claim that a malfunction in the cockpit was responsible. When a similar accident claims the life of one of his fellow trainers, Punk suspects a cover-up involving the use of faulty parts ...
Available Formats: Softcover
Securing the Narrow Sea
"The Dover Patrol, 1914-1918"
The Dover Patrol, which brought together an assortment of vessels ranging from the modern to the antique and included cruisers, monitors, destroyers, trawlers, drifters, yachts, and airships, was commanded by a series of radical and polarizing personalities and increasingly manned by citizen volunteers. Between 1914 and 1918 the men of the Patrol sought to shut down German access to the ...
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Blockade
Cruiser Warfare and the Starvation of Germany in World War One
Available for sale only in the U.S. and Canada. Exceptions made for USNI Members.
Blockade is the story of a long-running trade battle at sea between Britain and Germany during the First World War. Each country fought for survival, but this book focuses on the story of the Northern Patrol and the 10th Cruiser Squadron.
The Royal Navy’s role during ...
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