Interwoven with the author's own experiences and reflections on the Vietnam War are the personal narratives from Vietnam veterans on how their lives, emotions, and health were impacted by the war and by how they were treated when they came home. Many of those that served in the Vietnam War are still dealing with its effects. In this important book, for which more than 150 Vietnam veterans were interviewed, a strong light is shone on the lingering legacy of the war. These Vietnam veterans describe not the war itself, but how their lives were changed by it and by the reception afforded them when they came home. Some volunteered, others were drafted. Some saw combat, others dealt with its aftermath. Some–such as Steve Kanaly and Richard Kline, whose stories are included here–thrived after coming home from Vietnam. Still others, like Tucker Smallwood, led successful lives but have had to deal with the effects of PTSD. A great many struggled to reclaim their places in civilian life.The horrors and shock or war were compounded by the "welcome" home–many Vietnam veterans received hostile receptions from their own people and the organizations that should have provided support.Those that came home from Vietnam had to move on as best they could, on their own terms. Here are their stories.

When We Came Home: How The Vietnam War Changed Those Who Served

History

McCabe, Jack

Military

OddInt Media

Welcome to a Playful, Thought-Provoking Adventure in Mathematics and Python Programming!Visit a world of numbers where you will encounter the same numbers we meet in kindergarten. You will become excited about the mysteries of numbers - the mysteries explored by ancient Chinese, Arabs and Greeks who knew nothing about decimal numbers.You will experience deep discoveries regarding numbers - discoveries made by Euclid, Euler, Fermat and Gauss - men who had only their brains to guide them.You will come to understand that there are two types of prime numbers and why prime numbers and perfect numbers are related. You will re-experience the Geometric Triples of Pythagoras. You will be guided on how to write Python programs.You will be able to use Python programs to play games and to explore discoveries made by ancient mathematicians.

Exploring Numbers with Python

Computers & Technology

Programming

Independently published

A Playful, Thought-Provoking Adventure in Mathematics! Veteran mathematics teacher Jack McCabe takes the reader on a joyful ride through perfect numbers, prime numbers, Pythagorean triples, and twin primes. McCabe provides background information about mathematics legends Pythagoras, Euclid, Fermat, Gauss, Euler, Godel, and Erdos, and in some cases shows how they reasoned their proofs. Numbers Galore gives readers a solid grounding in how mathematicians made their discoveries, as well as showing how modern electronic spreadsheets can be used to investigate long-held mathematical theories. Budding mathematicians will be excited to learn how proofs work, and they will get a glimpse into deeper philosophies of mathematics with McCabe's discussion of Fermat's method of infinite-descent, a topic rarely introduced at this level. Novices and professional mathematicians alike will be intrigued by the notion of "The Holy Grail of Mathematics," which gives concrete meaning to the theory of Pythagorean triples. Equal parts history and discovery, Numbers Galore is a delightful learning tool from a teacher whose passion for mathematics is both contagious and inspiring.

Numbers Galore: Perfects, Primes, Triples and Twins

Outskirts Press

Preparing for Calculus: The Language, Concepts and Skills Needed for Success

Science & Math

Mathematics

Bookside Press

What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you're interested in both, this first of a three-volume anthology is assembled for your convince to facilitate your endeavors. These volumes assemble a wealth of material originally published during the two decades when the Journal of Asian Martial Arts was in print. Hundreds of pages and photographs present the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. These three volumes dive deep into the history and culture of Okinawan martial arts. You’ll find coverage of the actual artifacts—the material culture related to weaponry and training methods. Instructions from the masters details both open-hand techniques as well as with weapons. The chapters offer insights into the lives of many masters over the past few centuries, giving the raison d'être for these unique fighting arts—their reason for being. Many streams of arts have contributed to the martial traditions found on the small island: Naha-te, Shuri-te, Fukien White Crane, Shorin, Goju, Motobu, Shotokan, Isshin, Kyokushin, Pwang Gai Noon, Shito, Uechi, and the list continues. . . Along with the various styles come the associated training methods, such as conditioning exercises with weights and creatively designed apparatus, such as the punching post (makiwara), or stone lever and stone padlock-shaped weights. Some become battle-hardened by active and passive breaking of objects (tameshiwari), including wooden boards, baseball bats, rocks, and ice. The extensive use of weaponry is found in many Okinawan styles, often associated with their farming and fishing occupations. Such a blend of history and culture make the Okinawan fighting traditions a fascinating field of study. Besides being such vital sources of information, these three volumes will prove enjoyable reading and permanent at-hand reference sources in your library.

Okinawan Martial Traditions: te, tode, karate, karatedo, kobudo

Sports & Outdoors

MCCARTHY, PATRICK

DeMarco, Michael

Bluming, Jon

Bolz, Mary

Forence, Richard

Freund, Ronald

Lorden, Michael

Manyak, Anne

Porta, John

Individual Sports

Via Media Publishing Company

Unspoken Love: An Orphan's Journey

Telepub LLC

"At the age of 3, I discovered I was living in an orphanage, alongside 300 other young souls." My journey began in 1935, under the northern skies of Machias, Maine, but life had a different map in mind. Before I could even comprehend the vastness of the world, my family was uprooted to the sun-soaked lands of Florida. However, destiny took an unexpected turn at the tender age of three-I lost both my folks and found solace within the shared walls of an orphanage. Staying put was never my forte. At twelve, fueled by a longing to connect, I began hitching rides to Florida to visit my sister. Despite the warmth of family, she would inevitably send me packing back to the familiar embrace of the orphanage. Undeterred, the following year saw me setting my sights on Philly, in an attempt to bridge the gap with my brother. Alas, the script remained unchanged-back to the orphanage I went. Yet, 'no' was never the final chapter for me. Finally! At fifteen, I broke free from those institutional walls. Hitching rides with truckers became my passport to exploration, traversing the open roads and immersing myself in the diverse tales of those I met. Life, as you can imagine, has been an exhilarating rollercoaster. Those formative years etched indelible lessons into my spirit-how to depend on myself, make the most of the cards dealt, and persistently forge ahead. That, my friend, encapsulates the McCabe way-finding a path, no matter the hurdles that life throws our way.

An Orphan's Journey

Biographies & Memoirs

Jack McCabe

THOSE LEFT BEHIND

Asia

Rosaries, Baseball and a Brick to the Head: A Memoir of my youth in 50's and 60's Chicago

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

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