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Memoirs of a Country boy    by Tim Conley
Price: $3.99 USD. 25350 words. Published on April 6, 2010. .

An autobiography that covers some of the high and low points of my life. It is by no means all inclusive and some things I just can’t remember anymore. Too much water under the bridge. But it does highlight a lot of the things that occurred during my boyhood, traveling with the U.S. Navy and through 60 years of life.
Operation 1420    by David Lema
Price: $9.99 USD. 94190 words. Published on June 25, 2010. .

Operation 1420 was launched along with other plots at the first meeting in 1989 of the al Qaeda Shura Council. A month later on patrol in the Persian Gulf testing new surveillance gear a secret team aboard the destroyer USS John Young uncovers the plan to snatch Kashmiri youth and train them as highly skilled techno-bombers to attack security, financial and air traffic computer systems.
SEA STORIES AND SHORTS    by Roger Johnson
Price: $4.00 USD. 24980 words. Published on July 21, 2010. .

SEA STORIES AND SHORTS are an anthology of six (6) Sea Stories when the author - Commander Roger Johnson - was on active duty flying off of aircraft carriers during and after the Vietnam War. He should have been killed during each incident, but Providence intervened. The Sea Stories are folowed by eight (8) Short Stories that will tickle your nostalgic senses.
My Blissful Life As a Submariner's Wife    by MJ Allaire
Price: $5.99 USD. 107160 words. Published on August 27, 2010. .

Military families have it all, don't they? Free medical, dental, and benefits galore. But what about the dependents left behind when the active duty member deploys? No amount of money can replace when they miss some of life's major milestones, such as the birth of a child, a baby's first steps, or a high school graduation. Do you think you understand the life of the military family? Think again...
Swan Song    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 12270 words. Published on August 30, 2010. .

The dictionary defines destiny as a “predetermined course of events.” In 1987, I’m a recent college graduate and beginning to live my destiny. I wake up early on a cold day in April to report to the Naval Aviation Officer’s Candidate School (AOCS -- setting for the bestselling book and movie "Officer and a Gentlemen"). Swan Song is my story and is part 1 of a series.
In the Company of Strangers    by Jim Haffner
Price: $0.99 USD. 17980 words. Published on September 3, 2010. .

In 1987, there were over 242 million people living in the United States. In April, 23 were invited to begin training at the Aviation Officer’s Candidate School (AOCS) in Pensacola, Florida. Graduates go on to wear the wings of gold as Naval Aviators. I was one of those 23. This story follows me on my first day of training as I "sweat" my way through the first 12 hours in the barracks.
The Sound of the Gun    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 25390 words. Published on September 19, 2010. .

This is part 3 and is Day 2 of Aviation Officer Candidate Sschool (AOCS) in Pensacola, FLorida. I am beginning to become comfortable with the constant barrage of instructions (if that is possible). All of my preparations begin to pay off as the class is put through the initial physical testing. I'm leading the class through the O-Course when I get the strange feeling I may not finish the race.
21st Century Pocket Guide to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis - USNA Programs, Admissions, Cadet Life, History    by Progressive Management
Price: $8.99 USD. 28440 words. Published on November 3, 2010. .

Here is a concise guide to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, with information on USNA programs, admissions, cadet life, and academy history. There is up-to-date information about academics; eligibility requirements, nominations, appointments, Oath of Office, Student Life; Cadet Program; 150 Years of History; Visiting the USNA; Frequently Asked Questions about the Academy, and more.
Dragon's Fury - World War against America and the West - Volume I    by Jeff Head
Price: $3.99 USD. 166650 words. Published by Alpha Connections  on January 14, 2011. .

After years of U.S. success in the War on Terror, leaders and analysts felt that multi-national global conflict was no longer possible. But they were wrong. Come on this journey as fundamental Islam allies with Red China and makes war on America and the west. Can Americans, used to relative ease, survive a worldwide conflagration? Read all 3 volumes of Dragon's Fury by Jeff Head and see.
Dragon's Fury - World War against America and the West - Volume II    by Jeff Head
Price: $3.99 USD. 280890 words. Published by Alpha Connections  on January 19, 2011. .

The unthinkable has occurred. Fundamental Islam and Red China have allied together. An initial surge against weakened US forces has pushed America out of Iraq and Kuwait, followed by a surprise attack by North Korea, and then a devastating attack against US relief forces in the Western Pacific by the Chinese. Dragon's Fury Volume II sees America and her allies realing from defeat!