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Who Stole the Train?    by Ben Games
Price: $5.99 USD. 27880 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on October 27, 2009. .

This short, nonfiction semi-biographical story from WWII tells of an Army Officer and five enlisted men racing the Russians to capture a Japanese experimental laser cannon. The weapon is located on a cliff overlooking the Sea of Japan. Read this entertaining account to find out who ultimately won the race and the extremes they went to in order to complete their mission!
Principles of War    by Carl von Clausewitz
Price: $0.99 USD. 7650 words. Published by Maestro Eros on April 9, 2010. .

Completed 10-17 years before Clausewitz' "On War", "Principles of War" can be useful in understanding the development of the general's thought, deeper insight into "On War", or just as a primer on Clausewitz' thought. This new translation includes most of Clausewitz' classic, with the exception of archaic and purely tactical diagrams.
The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 1    by Roger Kean
Price: $3.99 USD. 103630 words. Published on July 20, 2010. .

Few books before have explored the exploits and notorious antics of Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail—a record of the often brutal but fascinating lives of the ancient world's most powerful rulers. This eBook edition of the praised 2005 hardback has web-links to illustrations, genealogy and maps. Vol.1: from Augustus to Carinus (63 BC–AD 285. "A joyride of a read."
The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 2    by Roger Kean
Price: $3.99 USD. 100330 words. Published on July 20, 2010. .

Few books before have explored the exploits and notorious antics of Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail. Exhaustive research brings to life the fascinating lives of the ancient world's most powerful rulers. This eBook edition of the praised 2005 hardback has web-links to numerous illustrations and maps. Vol.2: from Diocletian to Justinian (AD 285–565). "This book is a must."
Last Hurrah for an Evil Empire    by Casey Cavanaugh
Price: $1.99 USD. 41820 words. Published by MilSpeak Books  on September 6, 2010. .

As the sun begins to set on the Soviet Union, desperation slowly grips this once great empire's staunchest champions. This is the story of the courageous few who fight to hold off that final sunset, and of the American counter-intelligence operatives who bring the Cold War to end game. When a country calls, some give all....
The Accidental Anarchist    by Bryna Kranzler
Price: $7.99 USD. 110650 words. Published on October 6, 2010. .

By the time he was 25 years old, Jacob Marateck had been sentenced to death three times – and yet lived to tell about it. THE ACCIDENTAL ANARCHIST is the remarkable, true story of an ordinary man caught up in the events of early 1900s Russia and Poland. Told in Marateck’s unique voice, the story is filled with unexpected humor that contrasts with the circumstances.
Brandy: Portrait Of An Intelligence Officer    by Chuck Render
Price: $2.99 USD. 124360 words. Published by Elderberry Press, Inc.  on November 5, 2010. .

This book will take you along on a historical odyssey throughout the world and into many little-known and unpublished events that explain, for better or for worse, why the world situation is what it is today. Frank M. “Brandy” Brandstetter’s incredible life is as an exemplar to the generations to follow as they take up their flag and rendezvous with destiny.
The Art of Horsemanship: Xenophon and Other Classical Writers (Equestrian / Dressage)    by Dr A. Nyland
Price: $2.99 USD. 16610 words. Published on December 7, 2010. .

This is a new English translation by Dr. A. Nyland. Xenophon (430-354 BC) was an ancient Greek soldier. "Art of Horsemanship" is his work on selecting and educating horses. This book also includes excerpts by Aristotle, Columella, Diogenes Laertius, Herodotos, Juvenal, Livy, Pliny the Elder, Simon of Athens, Suetonius, Theomnestus, Virgil, and two of Xenophon's other works mentioning horsemanship.
Seven Sisters    by David Bowman
Price: $2.99 USD. 48090 words. Published by Bluewood Publishing on December 18, 2010. .

In an intact 9th Century Roman Empire one man has the chance to fight one battle to bring an end to civil war. To besiege the most highly fortified city in the empire, its seven forts and water defences. Thanks to his devious emperor, he hasn’t got enough troops or enough time but he must win for the empire, and use the new weapons at his disposal. He can do this, but can he do it in time?
The General: The Story of George S. Patton    by Waln Brown
Price: $4.99 USD. 4720 words. Published on January 4, 2011. .

This biography examines General George S. Patton's childhood learning problems, caused by dyslexia. Despite his reading and spelling problem, he forged onward with his education, graduating high school and then West Point. Never considered the best student, George Patton overcame his learning problem to guide the largest army in history to victory over the Nazis in World War II.