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1918. Timid and shy Emmaline Balakin lives more in books than her own life. That is, until an envelope crosses her desk at the Dead Letter Office bearing a name from her past, and Emmaline decides to finally embark on an adventure of her own--as a volunteer librarian on the frontlines in France. But when a romance blooms as she secretly participates in a book club for censored books, Emmaline will need to find more courage within herself than she ever thought possible in order to survive. 1976. Kathleen Carre is eager to prove to herself and to her nana that she deserves her acceptance into the first coed class at the United States Naval Academy. But not everyone wants female midshipmen at the Academy, and after tragedy strikes close to home, Kathleen becomes a target. To protect herself, Kathleen must learn to trust others even as she discovers a secret that could be her undoing.

Explores the life of Michelle Howard, a four-star Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Mary Jennings Hegar discusses her experiences as a helicopter pilot in the National Guard.

Explores the life of Michelle Howard, a four-star Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Mary Jennings Hegar discusses her experiences as a helicopter pilot in the National Guard.

Caroline Johnson, a F-18 Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) in the United States Navy, recounts her time during her deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bush, when she flew missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. She was the first woman to fly in combat in Iraq since 2011 and was the first woman to drop bombs on ISIS.

The United States Army Reserves is full of heroes who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation. Equally heroic are their families, whose sacrifices are just as important. This title explores the world of military families, which acts as a unique teaching tool about life in the military. Readers learn what it is like to have a relative in the Army Reserves, and walk away feeling inspired by the dedication of our nation's heroes and their families.

A memoir by a former United States Marine Captain redescribing her journey from dutiful daughter of immigrants to wide-eyed recruit to radical activist dedicated to effecting historic policy reform in the military.

Follows the lives of three women over the course of twelve years, exploring their service in the military, experiences in overseas combat, challenges with maintaining connections with their families, and difficulties with resuming life as civilians.

"A YA memoir of sexual abuse in the Air Force academy, and the author's survival and healing"--Provided by publisher.