Turner Publishing Company: 2181 books
Legendary Lawman
The Story of Quick Draw Jelly Bryce
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2010
Largely unknown except in a few law enforcement circles, Jelly Bryce was at the forefront of the conflict during America’s gangster era. As an Oklahoma State Game Ranger, Oklahoma City Police Detective, and FBI Agent for over 30 years, Bryce was the man responsible for creating the FBI’s first...
Above & Beyond, 3rd Ed.
Former Marines Conquer the Civilian World
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2010
In spite of the relatively small number of people passing through its ranks, the Marine Corps produce a disproportionate share of this country’s leaders. It is because Marines are different from the rest of the population. They have a different mindset and handle problems in a different manner....
Hann's Crew
490th Bomb Group of the Mighty 8th Air Force
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2000
EJ Johnson's story of nine young men who overcame unbelievable odds with the 8th Air Force 490th Bomb Group flying missions over Germany during the 1944-1945 era of World War II - and lived to tell about it. After qualifying as a navigator in the Army Air Corps during World War II, E.J. Johnson went...
by Caterpillar Association of the United States
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1992
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1992
The Caterpillar Association, born in 1982, is a group of self-saved men and women. Any person who saves his life jumping from a disabled aircraft, with a parachute, can become a member. This is not the history of the parachute, but rather the stories behind the men and women who were forced to use them in an emergency situation. (From the Introduction)
by Henry C. Herge
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1996
A history of the Navy V-12 Program during World War II. The Program provided opportunities for young men whose families had suffered during the difficult times of the Great Depression. These high school graduates were offered the golden opportunity to attend colleges and universities. At the end of...
Call Out the Guard!
The Story of Lieutenant General John B. Conaway and the Modern Day National Guard.
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 1997
Call Out the Guard! is the story of the modern-day National Guard, one of the largest, most powerful military organizations in the world today. Includes National Guard Bureau Chief Lt. Gen. John B. Conaway's career from Cadet to the highest levels of the Pentagon.
71st Infantry Division
The Red Circle Division
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2002
Trace the history of the 71st Infantry Division, from its inception in 1943 on, in this fascinating account. Nicknamed the Red Circle Division from their insignia, the 71st played a significant role in World War II in Alsace-Lorraine and also in Austria, where they liberated a concentration camp. Features photographs, index, and endpaper color maps.
James Edward Oglethorpe
Foreword by Eugenia Price
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2004
James Edward Oglethorpe turned his back on Oxford University, his family's Jacobite schemes, and a career as courtier to a prince to settle as an English country squire. But history was not to let him stay unnoticed. As a member of Parliament in the eighteenth century, Oglethorpe fought for debtors?...
An Ace and His Angel
Memoirs of a WWII Fighter Pilot
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2000
This story was written by Herbert Brooks Hatch, Jr., one of America's living Fighter Pilot Aces from World War II. Hatch flew a P-38 with the 71st Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, out of Salsola, Italy. Except for a brief deployment to Corsice to cover the invasion of Southern France, he flew...
Medium Hero
And Other Stories
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
-Medium Hero is a collection of short stories culled from Korby Lenker's life on and off the road. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, Korby is clearly in love with the world and has the gift of making readers see things his way.
-Lenker has a diverse following and extensive fan base. He plans...
The Real J. Edgar Hoover
For the Record
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2000
Former special agent and assistant director of the FBI, Ray Wannall, writes a comprehensive, insider's commentary regarding one of the most powerful, but enigmatic personalities of our time. Highly revealing and provocative, FOR THE RECORD sheds light on efforts to undermine Hoover's legacy and startling...
Merchant of Death
Money, Guns, Planes, and the Man Who Makes War Possible
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2010
Praise for Merchant of Death
"A riveting investigation of the world's most notorious arms dealer--a page-turner that digs deep into the amazing, murky story of Viktor Bout. Farah and Braun have exposed the inner workings of one of the world's most secretive businesses--the international...
Hey, God? Yes, Charles.
A New Perspective on Coping with Loss and Finding Peace
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
-A great gift of daily inspiration for anyone suffering from the loss of a love.
-An "accidental masterpiece" taken from Becky's notes during the year following her husband's death. Each overheard conversation is a reflection of joy, empathy, and love that will bring those dealing with loss comfort.
-A heartfelt, new look at the process of grieving and healing.
Apocalypse Child
A Life in End Times
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2018
"The Real-Life Kimmy Schmidt," Flor Edwards has already received media attention as a former member of The Children of God.
Flor writes her memoir as a genuine story of self-discovery, rather than a scandalous tell-all.
Memoirs of living in and leaving a cult are enjoying a...