Chris Kyle
Author
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Gripping, eye-opening, and powerful, American Sniper is the astonishing autobiography of SEAL Chief Chris Kyle, who is the record-holding sniper in U.S. military history. Kyle has more than 150 officially confirmed kills (the previous American record was 109), though his remarkable career total has not been made public by the Pentagon. In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Kyle shares the true story of his extraordinary decade-long career, including...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this book, the author, deadliest sniper in U.S. history tracks down and shoots the ten most important American firearms, from a flintlock rifle to a Colt revolver to the latest high-tech weapon he used as a Navy SEAL. He uses these guns as a window on United States history, making the sweeping argument that the American story has been tied to and shaped by the gun. He revisits turning points in American history, including the single sniper shot...
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
xi, 434 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portrait ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL, recounts his life and military experiences, discusses his record for the most career sniper kills in United States military history and the bounty placed on his head by Iraqi insurgents, provides an eye-witness account of war in Iraq, shares the strains of war on his marriage and family, and honors his fellow soldiers.
Language
English
Formats
Description
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield. However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Direct edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
As Reverend Stryker continues what he believes to be a holy crusade against the remaining mutants, the students at Xavier Institute are in more danger than ever. How many will survive?
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
10 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Kelly's heroes: A group of G.I.s decide to get something extra out of the war. Where eagles dare: Commandos parachute into a city to rescue a supposed Allied general from a Nazi hideaway fortress. The outlaw Josie Wales: A fast-drawing loner is on the lam pursued by killers. Pale rider: A stranger named Preacher defends independent miners when a corporate mining boss attempts to drive them away. Heartbreak Ridge: A Marine Corps lifer finds he still...
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Direct edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
As Reverend Stryker continues what he believes to be a holy crusade against the remaining mutants, the students at Xavier Institute are in more danger than ever. How many will survive?
