2016 Military Writers Society of America Bronze Medal Winner! Her crew called her the "Lady Lex" - see how her fierce battle turned the tide in the Allies' favor.
In May 1942, the United States' first naval victory against the Japanese in the Coral Sea was marred by the loss of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington. Another carrier was nearly ready for launch when the news arrived, so the navy changed her name to Lexington, confusing the Japanese.
The men of the original "Lady Lex" loved their ship and fought hard to protect her. They were also seeking revenge for the losses sustained at Pearl Harbor. Crippling attacks by the Japanese left her on fire and dead in the water. A remarkable 90 percent of the crew made it off the burning decks before Lexington had to be abandoned. In all the annals of the Second World War, there is hardly a battle story more compelling.
Lexington's legacy did not end with her demise, however. Although the battle was deemed a tactical success for the Japanese, it turned out to be a strategic loss: For the first time in the war, a Japanese invasion force was forced to retreat.
The lessons learned by losing the Lexington at Coral Sea impacted tactics, air wing operations, damage control, and ship construction. Altogether, they forged a critical, positive turning point in the war. The ship that ushered in and gave birth to a new era in naval warfare might be gone, but fate decreed that her important legacy would live on.

Stay the Rising Sun: The True Story of USS Lexington, Her Valiant Crew, and Changing the Course of World War II

History

Keith, Phil

Military

Zenith Press

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard--Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Hanover Square Press

A commemorative, in words and illustrations, of America's involvement in the Great War; or, as it became known later, World War I. The book tells the story of America's reactions to the beginning of the war in 1914; what America was like at that time; and, how the country began to move toward war. The book chronicles America life, year by year, until; finally, President Wilson asks for and the Congress declares war, in April, 1917. The experiences of the "Doughboys" in the war are also covered; plus, the immediate aftermath of the war and its effects of America and her returning veterans.

America and the Great War: A 100th Anniversary Commemorative of America in World War I

Americas

Independently published

*A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice* “A whale of a tale, told clearly and quickly. I read the entire book in almost one sitting.”—Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times Book Review The incredible story of the first African American military pilot, who went on to become a Paris nightclub impresario, a spy in the French Resistance and an American civil rights pioneer Eugene Bullard lived one of the most fascinating lives of the twentieth century. The son of a former slave and an indigenous Creek woman, Bullard fled home at the age of eleven to escape the racial hostility of his Georgia community. When his journey led him to Europe, he garnered worldwide fame as a boxer, and later as the first African American fighter pilot in history. After the war, Bullard returned to Paris a celebrated hero. But little did he know that the dramatic, globe-spanning arc of his life had just begun. All Blood Runs Red is the inspiring untold story of an American hero, a thought-provoking chronicle of the twentieth century and a portrait of a man who came from nothing and by his own courage, determination, gumption, intelligence and luck forged a legendary life.

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard-Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy

Clavin, Tom

Product Description Winner of the Gold Medal for Memoir/Biography from the Military Writers Society of AmericaA New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice“A whale of a tale, told clearly and quickly. I read the entire book in almost one sitting.”—Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times Book ReviewThe incredible story of the first African American military pilot, who went on to become a Paris nightclub impresario, a spy in the French Resistance and an American civil rights pioneerEugene Bullard lived one of the most fascinating lives of the twentieth century. The son of a former slave and an indigenous Creek woman, Bullard fled home at the age of eleven to escape the racial hostility of his Georgia community. When his journey led him to Europe, he garnered worldwide fame as a boxer, and later as the first African American fighter pilot in history.After the war, Bullard returned to Paris a celebrated hero. But little did he know that the dramatic, globe-spanning arc of his life had just begun.All Blood Runs Red is the inspiring untold story of an American hero, a thought-provoking chronicle of the twentieth century and a portrait of a man who came from nothing and by his own courage, determination, gumption, intelligence and luck forged a legendary life. Review “Phil Keith and Tom Clavin have resurrected the memory of a man who was larger than life; a man born to a former slave and a Native American mother in racially-hostile Georgia who refused to play the hand he was dealt, and lived life on his own terms. All Blood Runs Red should be required reading for anyone who has ever dreamed big. A truly inspiring and uplifting story of courage and triumph, and an opus for an unsung hero.”—Nelson DeMille“Eugene Bullard lived enough for a dozen interesting men, and All Blood Runs Red tells his story in a captivating way that keeps the pages turning for the next chapter. Keith and Clavin bring us a well-crafted book about a truly admirable American.”—Gregory A. Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II“An exultant trumpet song to the human spirit. My God, how I admire this man.”—Robert Coram, author of Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War“An incredible, meticulously researched, star-studded tale of the grandson of a slave, who broke nearly every barrier he encountered, becoming history’s first African American fighter pilot, a storied boxer, a member of Parisian high society in the Jazz Age, a character in a Hemingway novel, a World War II spy, and a friend to the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Cole Porter, Josephine Baker, and Louis Armstrong. All Blood Runs Red is a true 'moveable feast' that will forever change the way you see 20th century history.”—Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Winemaker’s Wife and The Room on Rue Amélie“Keith and Clavin constantly keep readers guessing about Bullard's next move. Terrific detective work revealing a man determined to forge his own destiny when his country said he couldn't.”—Kirkus Reviews"A dazzling biography."—Publishers Weekly STARRED review"Compelling."—Library Journal“An excellent and significant portrait of a long forgotten, now rightfully reclaimed hero.”—Booklist STARRED review“Phil Keith and Tom Clavin recount Bullard’s stunning story in this fast-paced, deeply reported biography.”—Atlanta Journal Constitution“Recommended for readers who enjoy compelling biography and fast-paced narrative.”—Library Journal“A thrilling read.”—San Francisco Chronicle“Breathtaking… Even a slice of Bullard’s life would make for a compelling biography. Keith and Clavin cover it all, bringing a singular American figure out of obscurity.”—Tampa Bay Times“An engaging portrait of a true free spirit.”—Christian Science Monitor“A heroic story, an uplifting portrait of a unique individual, and an engaging account of a glamorous age framed by the two world wars.”—East Hampton Star“Well-resear

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard―Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy

To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship―and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War

The enthralling story of the greatest Civil War battle at sea by the award-winning and bestselling historians Phil Keith and Tom Clavin.\nOn June 19, 1864, just off the coast of France, one of the most dramatic naval battles in history took place. On a clear day with windswept skies, the dreaded Confederate raider Alabama faced the Union warship Kearsarge in an all-or-nothing fight to the finish, the outcome of which would effectively end the threat of the Confederacy on the high seas.\nAuthors Phil Keith and Tom Clavin introduce some of the crucial but historically overlooked players, including John Winslow, captain of the USS Kearsarge, as well as Raphael Semmes, captain of the CSS Alabama. Readers will sail aboard the Kearsarge as Winslow embarks for Europe with a set of simple orders from the secretary of the navy: "Travel to the uttermost ends of the earth, if necessary, to find and destroy the Alabama."\nWinslow pursued Semmes in a spectacular fourteen-month chase over international waters, culminating in what would become the climactic sea battle of the Civil War.

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard - Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy (Thorndike Press Large Print Biographies & Memoirs)

Clavine, Tom

Thorndike Press Large Print

This is the story of a dream; actually, many dreams, starting with a singular man who decided to uproot his entire family and move them to a strange country, a place where none of them spoke the language. He had no sure source of income, almost no money to start with, and no experience in the business he intended to try. The risks were high and the odds against success were great. He was, however, a very determined man; a principled man with great faith and a good heart. He adapted quickly, learned new skills, saved diligently and put every spare dollar back into the business. He became, in essence, the quintessential example of the "American Dream." In a few short years he had built a highly successful business, legions of loyal customers, and a respected presence in the community he had chosen. This is the story of a remarkable man, Celestino Gambino, his family, and the business that became the landmark Southampton restaurant, "La Parmigiana." It is a story of hard work, determination, love, great food and family recipes that can now be shared with all. It is a "cookbook with a heart."

The La Parmigiana Cookbook: A Story of Food and Family

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Family, The Gambino

Regional & International

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

This is the story of the USS Cole and her ill-fated date with destiny in Aden, Yemen, in October, 2000. In the days before 9/11 we, as a nation, were still trying to figure out what the emerging terror networks around the world were up to. In hindsight, we missed a lot of signals, and that's what this book is all about.

Missed Signals: The Story of the Terrorist Attack on the USS COLE (DDG-67) Aden, Yemen, October 12, 2000 A tale of dangers ignored, clues missed and unlucky circumstances that led to tragedy

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Stay the Rising Sun: The True Story of USS Lexington, Her Valiant Crew, and Changing the Course of World War II

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard--Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy

America and the Great War: A 100th Anniversary Commemorative of America in World War I

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard-Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard―Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy

To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship―and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War

To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship―and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War

All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard - Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy (Thorndike Press Large Print Biographies & Memoirs)

The La Parmigiana Cookbook: A Story of Food and Family

Missed Signals: The Story of the Terrorist Attack on the USS COLE (DDG-67) Aden, Yemen, October 12, 2000 A tale of dangers ignored, clues missed and unlucky circumstances that led to tragedy