Jim DeFelice Books

Need to produce some flyers? Want to draw up a logo for a band? Need a T-shirt design? Don't want to use the same old computer fonts? Well, let graphic designer and typography teacher Ivan Castro show you The ABC of Custom Lettering. This practical and inspirational workbook features easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for hand drawing a range of letterforms, from Modern Roman and Gothic through to Latin, Script and Interlocked.

Craig Morgan’s memoir is a powerful and moving account of his life, co-written with Jim DeFelice, author of the bestselling American Sniper. A country music icon, army veteran, father, and outdoorsman, Morgan reveals stories even his most dedicated fans may not know. In 1989, as U.S. news outlets announced the end of Operation Just Cause, he was part of an elite team conducting a covert operation in Panama. Beyond his musical achievements, Morgan has served as a soldier working with the CIA, fought against sex trafficking in Thailand, and embodies the values he sings about. His journey began at age ten, performing on stage with his father's band, but he first trained as a paratrooper. After earning numerous military distinctions, he left active duty to pursue a music career, supported by his wife and part-time jobs during challenging times. His breakthrough came with the heartfelt ballad "Almost Home," followed by hits like "Redneck Yacht Club" and the poignant "The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost," a tribute to his late son Jerry that has touched millions. Throughout his life and career, Morgan's commitment to duty and family remains unwavering, inspiring others with his dedication to God, family, and country.

Lettering, the drawing, designing, and illustration of words, has a personal uniqueness that is increasingly valued in today's digital society, whether personal or professional. This manual, by the internationally renowned Iván Castro, outlines the basic materials and skills to get you started. Typographical concepts and the principles of construction and composition are decoded. In addition, Ivan outlines several practical projects that allow the reader, not just to practice, but to develop their own ideas. In-depth but accessible, this book is the ideal beginner's guide and an excellent reference for the more well versed.

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture. From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.

On the President's orders . . . one man is tasked with averting nuclear war When the U.S. develops intelligence showing that Iran is in the final stages of assembling a nuclear bomb, the President orders Breanna Stockard and the Whiplash team to destroy it before the renegade nation can destabilize the shaky Middle East. Left with no other choice, Stockard sends young Air Force ace Turk Mako behind enemy lines. His orders: pilot a squadron of high-tech nano-UAVs from inside Iran to destroy the weapon and its assembly bunker. Turk and his accompanying Delta Force team succeed, only to discover another site and another device. With the fate of the region hanging in the balance, Turk and Delta Force must fight off Revolutionary Guards, Iranian MiGs, and the elite Quds Force to locate and destroy the second weapon. With time running out, Turk takes matters into his own hands, hoping to accomplish what no machine ever could . . . stop a nuclear war before it begins.

Published to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, an unforgettable never- before-told first-person account of World War II: the true story of an American paratrooper who survived D-Day, was captured and imprisoned in a Nazi work camp, and made a daring escape to freedom.

From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most sniper kills in U.S. military history, with the Pentagon confirming over 150 of them. Iraqi insurgents feared him so much they nicknamed him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle earned legendary status among fellow SEALs, Marines, and Army soldiers, whom he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops and stealth positions. His gripping account of extraordinary battlefield experiences is regarded as one of the great war memoirs. A native Texan, Kyle learned to shoot during childhood hunting trips and was a champion saddle-bronc rider before joining the Navy. After 9/11, he became a world-class sniper, recording a personal best 2,100-yard kill shot outside Baghdad. In Fallujah, he braved heavy fire to rescue trapped Marines, and in Ramadi, he faced insurgents in close combat. Kyle candidly discusses the pain of war, including being shot twice and the tragic loss of close friends. The narrative also honors his fellow warriors and features his wife, Taya, who shares the emotional toll of war on their marriage and family. Adrenaline-charged and deeply personal, this memoir offers a thrilling eyewitness account of war.

The authors tackle the fat cats in the Department of Homeland Security as well as terrorists threatening the U.S. in this explosive new thriller.

Set in a high-stakes aerospace testing facility in the Nevada desert, the narrative follows Lt. Colonel William Tecumseh "Dog" Bastian as he navigates a crisis threatening the future of Dreamland. With the Pentagon eager to shut it down after a spy incident, Bastian must act decisively. He sends his daughter, a skilled pilot of a Megafortress bomber, into a volatile conflict in Somalia, alongside cutting-edge unmanned technology, to prove the facility's worth and secure its future amidst escalating tensions.

A spy plane gathering data on a new Russian weapon is blown out of the sky by a mysterious MiG. Is it an accident or the start of the next world war? One U.S. agency has what it takes to find out-the National Security Agency and its covert operations team: DEEP BLACK.Working for the NSA, ex-Marine sniper Charlie Dean is dispatched to Russia, hooking up with former Delta Force trooper Lia DeFrancesca to find out what happened to the plane. The Deep Black team stumbles across an even more alarming secret-a plot to assassinate the Russian president and overthrow the democratic government by force. The coup could have dire consequences for Russia and the world. With no clearance from the government it's called on to protect, the National Security Agency goes to war. But before Lia and Dean can unravel the conspiracy, they learn that one of the spy plane's passengers-an NSA techie-survived the crash. Critical information could fall into enemy hands. And that enemy is playing to the death.