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21st Century Pocket Guide to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point - USMA Programs, Admissions, Cadet Life, History    by Progressive Management
Price: $8.99 USD. 33950 words. Published on November 3, 2010. .

Here is a concise guide to the U.S. Military Academy, with information on USMA programs, admissions, cadet life, and academy history. There is up-to-date information about academics; eligibility requirements, nominations, appointments, Student Life; Cadet Program; and history. West Point's role in our nation's history dates back to the Revolutionary War.
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.
Leadership: Past, Present & Future    by Carlos Rivera
Price: $4.99 USD. 35850 words. Published on August 23, 2011. .

What is leadership? What qualities do true leaders have? Can you learn to be a leader? These questions and more are answered. Described are the most common virtues of a leader and past and present examples.
Spirits of the Border: Military Ghosts    by Ken Hudnall
Price: $3.99 USD. 63930 words. Published by Grave Distractions Publications  on October 2, 2011. .

The "Spirits of the Border" series is an invaluable guide to ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts. This series allows the reader to explore the supernatural in different places throughout the country. This volume examines paranormal activity of military sites. From Civil War battlefields to the US Army's military intel training grounds this is a this is a fabulous guide to 40 different sites.
OLYMPIAD V The Fantastically True Story of the 1912 United States Olympic Team    by Timothy Burraston
Price: $2.99 USD. 19760 words. Published on January 26, 2012. .

New York, 1912. Two months to the day after the sinking of the Titanic, a young boy and his dog stowaway on the SS Finland, chartered transport for the 1912 United States Olympic team to Stockholm, Sweden. Elected mascot of the team by the athletes, 16 year old Harry Naughton narrates the competition, conflicts and friendships that manifest during the Atlantic crossing and the games of OLYMPIAD V
Academy Admissions Guide    by Joe Miller
Price: $4.99 USD. 8590 words. Published on September 15, 2012. .

This book will serve as a step-by-step guide to the various stages of the admissions process for all of the US Service Academies, including the Congressional nomination, Academy applications, standardized testing, essay writing, interviews, the Candidate Fitness Assessment, and the DoDMERB physicals. It will demystify the process and increase your chances for success!
His Words    by Darla Reed
Price: $5.99 USD. 80990 words. Published on September 27, 2012. .

“His Words” is a memoir about a man who paid the ultimate price for his country. He was a West Point graduate, a Gulf War veteran, a Captain in the Army and my husband. I relate how he was able to give me the courage to keep moving on as I read his letters from the past. The advice and encouragement he gave me as I raised our children can now inspire all who struggle through life's hardships.
West Point Football IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom    by Gene Kraay
Price: $2.99 USD. 10160 words. Published by Tucker Elliot on October 31, 2012. .

This program is as rich in tradition as any program in America yet the names are far from household. Dive into West Point Football IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom. While some of you West Point graduates may earn your 5-Stars, others of us will get a good dose of Army football's long and storied history, a program that continues to produce the men who lead America.
The West Point Candidate Book: How to Prepare, How to Get In, How to Survive    by Sue Ross
Price: $9.99 USD. 75730 words. Published on April 9, 2013. .

The West Point Candidate Book is a practical how-to guide for high school students interested in attending the US Military Academy at West Point. The book covers the admissions process, how to be more prepared and competitive, and how to survive the challenging first year. It includes special advice for athletes, women, minorities, and parents. Also useful for high school counselors.