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The Big Green    by Michael Reilly
You set the price! 18030 words. Published on December 4, 2009. .

A comedy in which two hapless down-and-out schemers, Jenks and Riley, commandeer a World War II Aircraft Carrier in Hawaii, re-christen it “The Big Green” and head for Japan. They plan to cover it in sod and palm trees to create the World's only floating golf course. Taking advantage of a reunion by the WWII crew to protest the scrapping of their old flattop, Jenks enlists their support.
Career in Air Freight    by Institute For Career Research 
Price: $9.95 USD. 9180 words. Published by Institute For Career Research  on December 13, 2009. .

Air express transportation, operation, and management. You can play a vital role in the new international business world. Every day, thousands of airlines carry loads of cargo in their holds to destinations throughout the world. Today the air express industry has jobs for mechanics, maintenance workers, computer specialists, office personnel and clerks.
Scimitar    by David Grainger
Price: $4.99 USD. 183260 words. Published by Why Knot Books  on July 29, 2010. .

It begins with a massive series of explosions that distribute biotoxins through a prestigious west coast gathering. Hundreds of America’s elite are killed and maimed but this is just the first stroke of a coordinated terrorist attack that brings America to her knees. America panics as infrastructure is crippled and the nation's place as a world power is threatened by the rising Chinese Dragon.
2011 Navy Program Guide: Key Systems, Programs, Initiatives including Ships, Submarines, Aircraft, Carriers, Weapons, Electronics, Sensors, Surface Combatants, Expeditionary Forces, Data Systems    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 58070 words. Published on May 31, 2011. .

This 2011 Navy Program Guide is an overview of the key systems, programs and initiatives of the U.S. Navy, with detailed information on the status of hundreds of programs for systems ranging from aircraft and ships to weapons and information dominance.
2011 Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs by the GAO - Army, Navy, Air Force Weapons Systems including UAS, Missiles, Ships, F-35, Carriers, NPOESS, Osprey    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 83610 words. Published on June 1, 2011. .

This is GAO’s ninth annual assessment of Department of Defense (DOD) weapon system acquisitions, an area that is on GAO’s high-risk list. The report is in response to the mandate in the joint explanatory statement to the DOD Appropriations Act, 2009. It includes observations on the performance of DOD’s 2010 portfolio of 98 major defense acquisition programs.
U.S. Navy Equipment Encyclopedia: Aircraft, Ships, Weapons, Programs, and Systems - Fighter Jets, Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, Surface Combatants, Missiles, plus the Navy Program Guide    by Progressive Management
Price: $10.99 USD. 118910 words. Published on June 2, 2011. .

Hundreds of U.S. Navy systems - from patrol craft to nuclear submarines - are comprehensively described in this detailed, up-to-date encyclopedia of naval equipment. This massive 500-page report also includes the latest Navy Program Guide document, providing an overview of key systems, programs, and initiatives of the Navy.
I Am A Submariner    by Joe C Combs 2nd
Price: Free! 1710 words. Published on August 6, 2011. .

An inside look at being an submariner, the triumphs and tragedy.
Sword of the Covenant    by Mark Andrews
Price: $7.99 USD. 169280 words. Published on January 5, 2012. .

A powerful invasion force intends to destroy Israel. The United States says the Jewish nation must fight this battle on its own. But U.S. naval aviators on an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf and Air Force pilots stationed in Turkey, all Christians, are approached by high-ranking Pentagon officials with a shocking request: Lead your squadrons on illegal airstrikes that might help save Israel.
Terrorist    by Nicole Stuart
Price: $2.99 USD. 38040 words. Published on January 25, 2012. .

Tom notices an oddity on a yacht while diving near Nice. He and his friends, Alice, a beautiful model, and Brent, overhear the men from the yacht discussing a Navy ship. The three suspect terrorism but before they can act, the men become suspicious. They kidnap Alice and strike viciously at Tom and Brent. Tom escapes, and rescues Alice. They set out to prevent the men realising their plans.
The Chain Locker    by W.G. Garvey
Price: $2.99 USD. 96900 words. Published on April 20, 2012. .

A spine-tingling military thriller that pits naval investigative agent Mike Ryan against the terrorists who car bombed his kid brother. Together with Roya Solomon, a talented but testy Iraqi-American they pursue the killers, but as the bodies pile up, Mike begins to suspect the killers were anything but terrorists.