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This life-saving publication has been made possible through the life-long commitment of “Grand Master Florendo Visitacion”, and the remarkable teaching and training skills of Professor David James, and Assistant Commissioner and Chief Firearms Instructor Alberta Ancrum Osu!
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 507
Tested and effective leadership and teaching advice based on riveting combat stories from a Special Operations veteran. In Leadership and Training for the Fight, MSG Paul R. Howe, U.S. Army Retired, shares ideas on leadership that he has developed through extensive combat experience. Howe tells riveting stories of military operations and analyzes leadership concepts. He also gives advice on how to understand students and how to refine your teaching methods. Written with the unique insight of a Special Operations soldier, this book is the perfect guide for anyone interested in improving leadership skills.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Congratulations on your assignment, SWAT Team Ldr
- By J on 03-03-17
By: Paul R. Howe
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The Danaher Diaries
- Over 100 of John Danaher's Musings on Jiu-Jitsu, Kaizen, Training, and Living
- By: Heroes of the Art
- Narrated by: David Sweeney-Bear
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 462
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 385
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Story5 out of 5 stars 383
Since he burst onto the scene as George St. Pierre’s grappling coach in the late 2000’s, John Danaher has risen to be recognized as one of the foremost minds in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling. More than just a coach, Danaher has garnered a reputation as a philosopher of the art. His social media is read by hundreds of thousands, serving as daily inspiration for students around the world. Danaher is able to take the complex and often contradictory rules of jiu-jitsu and break them down into universal concepts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Collection of golden nuggets from a genius
- By Michalis Petrou on 07-09-21
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The Danaher Diaries, Volume 2
- 100 More of John Danaher’s Musings on Learning, Teaching, Strategy, and Mastery
- By: Heroes of the Art
- Narrated by: David Sweeney-Bear
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story5 out of 5 stars 99
Ready to return to the mats? New concepts, new stories, and more brilliance from the leading mind in Brazilian jiu-jitsu can be found in the follow-up to the surprise 2019 hit. This is the perfect companion for your BJJ journey. Short, thought-provoking entries can be listened to as you sit in the parking lot before the gym opens, or after class when you're reflecting on training. Be a fly on the wall in the famous blue basement as you study with the kingmaker to champions like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St-Pierre.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The back control section.
- By Anonymous User on 06-24-24
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The Essence of Budo
- A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways
- By: Dave Lowry
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 262
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 231
The study of budo, or the Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, a sword master who has practiced and taught budo for over 40 years, addresses the myriad issues, vagaries, and inconsistencies that arise for students of karate-do, judo, kendo, kenjutsu, aikido, and iaido as their training develops.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I've heard about dao of Japanese fighting arts
- By Dr. William Kennedy, psychologist and self-protection trainer on 04-17-21
By: Dave Lowry
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On Combat
- The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace
- By: Dave Grossman, Loren W. Christensen
- Narrated by: Dave Grossman
- Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,566
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,190
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,178
On Combat looks at what happens to the human body under the stresses of deadly battle and the impact on the nervous system, heart, breathing, visual and auditory perception, memory - then discusses new research findings as to what measure warriors can take to prevent such debilitations so they can stay in the fight, survive, and win. A brief, but insightful look at history shows the evolution of combat, the development of the physical and psychological leverage that enables humans to kill other humans, followed by an objective examination of domestic violence in America.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just what I needed.
- By Jonah on 03-21-17
By: Dave Grossman, and others
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How to Spot a Liar
- By: Gregory Hartley, Maryann Karinch
- Narrated by: Gregory Hartley, Maryann Karinch
- Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 127
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 92
Have you ever been lied to? Of course you have, whether you knew it or not. Ever caught a spouse, business partner, parent, boss, or child brazenly lying right to your face? What if you could tell someone was lying, just by listening to them, and observing their action and behavior? Here's the first audiobook that gives you the tools to figure out what's really going on.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Highly educational
- By Lorelei on 12-21-07
By: Gregory Hartley, and others
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Stronger
- Develop the Resilience You Need to Succeed
- By: George S. Everly Jr. PhD, Douglas A. Strouse PhD, Dennis K. Strouse PhD
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
Professional athletes, surgeons, first responders - all perform remarkable feats in the face of intense stress. Why do they thrive under pressure while others succumb? What separates the two is attitude. Resilient people meet adversity head on and bounce back from setbacks. They seem to naturally exude an inner strength - but studies show that resilience is something that anyone can build.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring stories but light on the science
- By Antony on 05-23-16
By: George S. Everly Jr. PhD, and others
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Front Sight Focus
- Ten Phrases US Navy SEALs Use to Ensure Mission Success
- By: David Havens
- Narrated by: David Havens
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 389
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 337
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 335
Front Sight Focus is a concept and mindset that is used by US Navy SEALs to plan and achieve success on and off of the battlefield as it reveals 10 phrases that lead to efficiency at all levels of learning, training, and productivity! By using an easy to implement, common-sense approach, the author presents the tools for establishing a "front sight focus" mindset that shows you a plan of progression that will lead you to establish a system for attaining your ultimate success in your life's true passions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Get your head squared away
- By D. Arsenault on 07-25-17
By: David Havens
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Beating the Workplace Bully
- A Tactical Guide to Taking Charge
- By: Dr. Lynne Curry
- Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Christopher Lane
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
Bullies aren't limited to the playground. These days, they roam our offices and can be found everywhere from break rooms to boardrooms. They don't steal your lunch money, but they can make your work life a living hell - and even ruin your career. Whether the bully is a boss or a coworker...whether you're the target of manipulation, intimidation, verbal abuse, or deliberate humiliation, Beating the Workplace Bully will show you how to fight back.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Taking A Stand
- By dreamon2177 on 07-10-16
By: Dr. Lynne Curry
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Traditions
- Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways
- By: Dave Lowry
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story5 out of 5 stars 67
The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Reflections for any martial artist
- By P_Cali on 12-18-16
By: Dave Lowry
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I Can Read You Like a Book
- By: Gregory Hartley, Maryann Karinch
- Narrated by: Gregory Hartley, Maryann Karinch
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 95
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
I Can Read You Like A Book features a system for scanning and interpreting anyone's body language, enabling you to figure out what they are really saying or feeling.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous in every way!
- By Minny on 07-11-21
By: Gregory Hartley, and others
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To Protect and Serve
- How to Fix America's Police
- By: Norm Stamper
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4 out of 5 stars 47
American policing is in crisis. The last decade witnessed a vast increase in police aggression, misconduct, and militarization, along with a corresponding reduction in transparency and accountability. Nowhere is this more noticeable and painful than in African American and other ethnic minority communities. Racism - from raw, individualized versions to insidious systemic examples - appears to be on the rise in our police departments.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Truth mixed with liberal rhetoric
- By Eric G. on 11-19-16
By: Norm Stamper
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The Sniper Mind
- Eliminate Fear, Deal with Uncertainty, and Make Better Decisions
- By: David Amerland
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cowley
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 40
Snipers are exceptional. The trained sniper is a complex fusion of hard skills such as weapons knowledge, situational awareness, knowledge of ballistics and physics, and soft skills such as emotional stability, empathy, and a stoic acceptance of the hardships associated with a particular set of circumstances. There are countless instances where a single sniper, embarking on a secret mission, would have to improvise, operate beyond any hope of support, and yet still manage to carry out the mission and get back home unharmed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good listen, a wealth of information.
- By Bill on 01-23-20
By: David Amerland
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Enhanced Interrogation
- Inside the Minds and Motives of the Islamic Terrorists Trying To Destroy America
- By: James E. Mitchell Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Ryan Rennot
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 780
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 706
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 707
In the dark days immediately after 9/11, the CIA turned to Dr. James Mitchell to help craft an interrogation program designed to elicit intelligence from just-captured top al-Qa'ida leaders and terror suspects. A civilian contractor who had spent years training US military members to resist interrogation should they be captured, Mitchell, aware of the urgent need to prevent impending catastrophic attacks, worked with the CIA to implement "enhanced interrogation techniques" - which included waterboarding.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Part curtain pull, part self defense
- By Tim Hairston on 12-15-16
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The Way of the SEAL
- Think like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed: Updated and Expanded Edition
- By: Mark Divine, Allyson Edelhertz Machate
- Narrated by: Mark Divine
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 391
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 323
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 320
Blending the tactics he learned from America's elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions, Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform you into the leader you always knew you could be. Learn to think like a SEAL and take charge of your destiny at work, at home, and at life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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IM AM SEAL.... UGH!
- By John A Frost on 05-14-21
By: Mark Divine, and others
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Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton
- Six Characteristics of High-Performance Teams
- By: Peter Fretwell, Taylor Baldwin Kiland
- Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 36
Why were the American POWs imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton so resilient in captivity and so successful in their subsequent careers? This book presents six principles practiced within the POW organizational culture that can be used to develop high-performance teams everywhere. The authors offer examples from both the POWs’ time in captivity and their later professional lives that identify, in real-life situations, the characteristics necessary for sustainable, high-performance teamwork.
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5 out of 5 stars
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well written
- By Anonymous User on 08-09-21
By: Peter Fretwell, and others