Families and Histories : Benton County, Tennessee, 1836-1986 Vol ume I

History

Benton County Genealogical Society

Americas

Turner Publishing Company

As the top-ranking official at the U.S. Department of Defense in charge of economic rebuilding, Brinkley and his organization of hundreds of business volunteers struggled against bureaucratic policies to revolutionize foreign aid by leveraging America's strength—its private sector. In doing so, his team demonstrated success in the midst of failure, and created hundreds of thousands of jobs in areas long written off by the civilian bureaucracy as hopeless. Reporting directly to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Brinkley spent five years overseeing economic improvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. The lessons learned in these two nations were soon extended into the war-torn nations of Pakistan, Rwanda, and Sudan. Brinkley, who worked under both the George W. Bush and Barack Obama Administrations, reveals why American foreign policy has left these nations in the Middle East and Africa disappointed, resentful, and suspicious of American intentions. Optimistic that America can deliver on its economic promise, Brinkley outlines in War Front to Store Front the necessary changes in U.S. foreign policy if we want to rebuild and revitalize an economy under fire. This engaging account details: <ul>
<li> Fascinating insights of the inner workings of American government and its largest bureaucracy—the U.S. Department of Defense</li> <li> Vivid descriptions of a group of business leaders who sought to change how the Pentagon did business, and who wound up in a war zone, including a firsthand experience of a terrorist attack</li> <li> Detailed account of the American business model for foreign development that can improve the lives of war-ravaged citizens, at far less cost than existing military and foreign aid programs</li> <li> Insights into the transition of the Bush Administration to the Obama Administration, and its impact on foreign policy</li> <li> Inside details on the real business climate in Iraq, before and after Saddam Hussein, as well as its political landscape</li> <li> Detailed analysis of the future of Afghanistan, economically and politically, and how its democratic institutions struggle to gain a foothold</li> <li> Comprehensive map to connect Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to the global economy, creating opportunity and reducing anti-Americanism</li> <li> Thorough breakdown of lessons learned in the Middle East and U.S. efforts to translate them to African nations, including Rwanda and Sudan</li> </ul>

War Front to Store Front: Americans Rebuilding Trust and Hope in Nations Under Fire

Business & Money

Brinkley, Paul

Economics

The Fearless Knitter: The Essential Guide to Becoming a Knitting Superstar

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gat, Liat

Crafts & Hobbies

Fighting 69th Infantry Division

Bombardiers of WW II: A History

Philip A. St. John

Military

New Hardcover (as shown in 2nd image) "We Came From All Over, We Went Everywhere: This Was Gallups Island"  FAST shipping (A14)

We Came From All Over, We Went Everywhere: This Was Gallups Island

The 2nd AD was the 8th AF's B-24 component, consisting of 14 Consolidated Liberator Bomb Groups and associated Fighter Groups. Though the Liberator was viewed by some as inferior to the Boeing B-17, the B-24 units of the 2nd AD flew their share of hard missions and endured their portion of heavy losses. The 2nd AD story is told in this marvelous volume from Turner Publishing published in 1998.SECOND AIR DIVISION tops out at 464 pages, this second edition featuring 100 pages more than the original, 1994 release. The book opens with a short history of the 2nd AD and the 2nd AD Association, which wrote and compiled the book, followed by a brief history of the Liberator.The first major section of the book is a 42-page history of the Division's Bomb and Fighter Groups, arranged by the date each was assigned to 2nd AD. Among the Division's famous B-24 units were the "Flying Eightballs" (44th BG), "Traveling Circus" (93rd BG), the "Crusaders" of the 392nd BG, the "Rackheath Aggies" (467th BG), the "Ringmasters" of the 491st BG and the hard-luck 492nd BG out of North Pickenham. Each BG history consists of a two-six page account of the Group followed by individual reminscences from Group members.

Second Air Division

Martin, Robert J. (Editor)

World

The name "Flying Tigers" inspires visions of daring pilots who went to fly against the Japanese over China. They were feared, & with good reason. Edited by Wayne Johnson, Past President - Chennault's Flying Tigers. Includes histories of the following units: CACW, 3rd FG, 7th BG, 16th FS, 19th Liaison Squadron, 68th Air Service Group, 74th FS, 75th FS, 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 308th BG, 147th Air Service Group, 449th FS, 491st BS (M), 528th "Dragonfly" FS.

Russell County, Kentucky Family History

A spectacular 75th Anniversary Edition! Written by the Second's official historians, this exhaustive volume begins with the Group's formation in 1918, follows their pre-war history, their stand-out participation in the air war in Europe, and their post-war missions with B-29s and B-50s. Includes dozens of maps and illustrations, with eight pages in full color!

Defenders of Liberty: 2nd Bombardment Group/Wing, 1918-1993

772nd Bomb Squadron: The Men - The Memories

Unknown, Author

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