waddle cmdr scott (8 risultati)

Hard Cover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Printing. Jacket and boards show no wear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine d/j. 1st Printing. Top edges of dust jacket lightly rubbed. Black spine and edges with gold lettering on spine, tan covers. 242 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Volume itself has black and white cloth covers with gold lettering on the spine. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. 242 pages. This is the story of a U.S. nuclear submarine that collided with a Japanese fishing boat in February 2001. This is the Captain of the U. S. submarines firsthand, never-before-published account of that fatal moment and the heartbreaking events that followed. A very serviceable copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Number line in the book reads as follows: 03 04 05 06 07 RRD 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Therefore, the book appears to be first edition, first printing. A 242 page work with several pages of mostly color illustrations between pages 116 & 117. Waddle's pursuit of integrity against all odds is not only dramatic reading, but provides an inspiring challenge to anyone facing difficult choices in life. Available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box!

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by the author on the front endpaper. Waddle was in command of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Greenville during a public relations mission on February 9, 2001 off the coast of Oahu when it performed a surfacing maneuver and collided with and sank a Japanese fishery training ship, killing nine people. The book is square and unmarked; corners sharp, tail of spine bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $21.99); Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. SIGNED BY AUTHOR: "BOB, BEST WISHES AND SUCCESS! IT WAS AN HONOR TO MEET YOU, 9/11/05.". INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine condition beige boards, black spine, and gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Preliminary Page (full title page) Quote by President George W. Bush re: "fine American patriot" Cmdr. Scott Waddle (ret.); Author Dedication; Acknowledgments and Epilogue: Promises Broken; Promises Kept. Illustrated with a section of color photographic plates and black-and-white timeline drawing. A former owner rectangular bookplate is neatly affixed to the inner front board. Signed, inscribed and dated (2004) by the author, Navy Commander Scott Waddle, with blue Sharpie/marker on the blank first free front endpaper. "Against the advice of his lawyer, Against the direction of the Navy, Scott Waddle followed his conscience. When a U.S. nuclear submarine collided with a Japanese fishing boat in February 2001, the story made international headlines. Navy Commander Scott Waddle, captain of the USS Greeneville, was at the center of the controversy. This is his firsthand, never-before-published account of that fatal moment and the heartbreaking events that followed. Unlike many other leaders in the public eye who have denied or made excuses for their behavior, Waddle stood boldly and took complete responsibility for his actions. The support of his family, and his steadfast faith in God, strengthened him through this horrible ordeal. And his deep remorse has compelled him to offer a sincere apology to the victims' families.Waddle's pursuit of integrity against all odds is not only dramatic reading, but provides an inspiring challenge to anyone facing difficult choices in life." - from the rear outer jacket. " "I'll kill you before I allow you to take the stand to testify without immunity," my lawyer Charlie Gittins railed. "On second thought, I won't have to - you'd be killing yourself!" I smiled slightly at my defense counsel's impassioned plea. I knew Charlie wanted to protect me, but I felt compelled to take the witness stand. I believed that the truth should be known about the sorrowful events in which I had played a part. "I have to, Charlie. I did it. Nine people are dead because of me." In the span of eight minutes on February 9, 2001, Navy Commander Scott Waddle's life was forever changed. He gave the order to perform an emergency maneuver that inadvertently caused the nine-thousand-ton nuclear attack submarine he commanded to rip up through the water and smash into the Ehime Maru, a Japanese fishing boat. The Right Thing is a riveting account of the events that were set into motion that fateful day. As Retired Commander Waddle shares his story, he reveals compelling insights about naval life and fascinating details of the incident that have not been reported by the media. This inside look at one man's choices in dealing with insurmountable misfortune offers a motivating call to others who are contending with adverse circumstances of their own." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. Signed by Author(s).

dust jacket Fine octavo x + 241pp., col. pls., Account of the decision of a US Submarine Commander to admit responsibility for causing the deaths of nine Japanese fisherman in the face of intense US government opposition.