Bill Stirling and the 2nd SAS
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The Battle of Maldon: Lessons in Heroism & Self-Sacrifice for Modern Men of Service,
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Bearing the Weight of Goodbyes: Finding Solace in Death
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Temperance: Stoicism, Bushido, and “Getting After It”
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Tom Satterly Delta Force: A Life of Courage and Dedication
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SOE Heroines: Female Spies Who Fought for the Liberation of France
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Praying Violently: Using The Imprecatory Psalms in Spiritual Warfare
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The Virtue of Temperance: Insights from Stoicism and Bushido
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Why You Should Write Poetry
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