Hanson chris author (6 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Book has mild rubbing and smudging to covers, mild wear to edges and corners, light toning/yellowing to interiors. otherwise in very good condition, strong binding, unmarked text; some cosmetic/aging wear but an overall sturdy copy.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 200 pages. 8.27x0.32x11.65 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 200 pages. 8.27x0.39x11.65 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fine condition dark blue boards with gold spine lettering contained in a near fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Author Dedication; Acknowledgments and Notes on Sources. Illustrated with a section of color photographic plates. New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs. "I loved Top Dog. With a single glance into Lucca's soulful, knowing eyes, you will fall in love. Heartwarming and heartrending until its joyous conclusion, Maria Goodavage brilliantly render the growing love and loyalty between Lucca and her handlers, a bond of such incredible strength it transcends war, distance, and time. Meet the amazing Lucca, and you will wish she was yours!" - Robert Crais, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Suspect. "Maria Goodavage's Top Dog is a true war story with a heart as heroic and bold as any account ever told, only here the tale centers on a four-legged warrior, specifically one named Lucca, a courageous and stalwart war dog of incomparable bravery. This is no dry accounting of Lucca's service but a gritty, boots-on-the-ground portrayal of what it means to share the battlefield with such a remarkable animal. Written with authority, warmth, and genuine honor, here is a story that not only needs to be told but should be read by all. It's a new classic, one that will inspire everyone." - James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Kill Switch. "Top Dog is a gritty account of a new kind of warfare with a new kind of war hero - Lucca K458 - a decorated and highly skilled working dog able to work off leash at long distances from her handler, hunting for lethal threats. The military catalogs its dogs as it would Humvees or M16s - as numbered and labeled equipment. To the U.S. Marine Corps, the German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix with the expressive eyebrows is Lucca K458. But her job saving lives is a game she loves, and her prize is enthusiastic praise from her handler. She's a real best friend on the battlefield. When she begins her career, Lucca is partnered with Marine Staff Sergeant Chris Willingham and a bond like no other develops between them. Willingham and Lucca's harrowing adventures in Iraq take us into rooftop firefights and IED-infested streets and face-to-face with insurgents. Their tense, lifesaving discoveries of explosives prove how invaluable the combination of man and dog can be. Lucca's skills become so sought after that platoons frequently request her by name. After two deployments together, the day comes when Willingham's orders no longer include Lucca, and the team who saved countless lives must part ways. By then Willingham has become a well-respected kennel master, and he is able to handpick his successor - Marine Corporal Juan "Rod" Rodriguez. Together Lucca and Rod face new threats and challenges during their deployment to Afghanistan, where they serve alongside both Special Forces and regular infantry. Ultimately Top Dog reveals how the bond between military working dogs and their handlers saves lives and how their presence can help comrades overcome emotional trauma sustained on the battlefields. The moving relationship Lucca developed with her handlers, her outstanding skills, and her exceptional character are the stuff of legend.". Riegel, Katy (book design); Willingham, Chris (jacket front photograph); Hanson, Laura Altair (author photograph) (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 274 pages. 6.00x0.62x9.00 inches. In Stock. Hanson, Heidi (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 104 pages. 8.50x0.44x11.00 inches. In Stock.