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(0)William H. (William Harry) McRaven
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Language
English
Description
In his 37 years in the military, McRaven saw both the best and worst of humanity and shares stories of the real, everyday heroes who have inspired him.
Growing up in Texas, McRaven dreamed of being a superhero and saving the earth from destruction. As he grew older he found real heroes everywhere he went-- and none of them had superpowers, none wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Skipper the seal heads to Navy SEAL training and learns ten life lessons (based on the precepts of Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World) from his instructors and with friends"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xi, 335 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of unnumbered plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Description
"Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden. Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
x, 130 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life. He then explained how anyone can use these basic...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date
2023.
Physical Desc
xvi, 208 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven became the Bullfrog in 2011 having dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog draws on these and countless other experiences from his incredible life. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game, including: Who dares wins, Run...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date
2026.
Physical Desc
xv, 205 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Make Your Bed, The Hero Code and The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, Duty, Honor, Country & Life is an uplifting selection of curated speeches, letters, toasts, and original poems that capture the essence of who we are as Americans"-- Provided by publisher.