Nonfiction / Military Best Sellers

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the second volume of the landmark American Revolution trilogy by the bestselling author of The British Are Coming, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. Rick Atkinson is featured in the new Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution, premiering ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. “This is great history . . . compulsively readable . . . There is no better writer of narrative history than the Pulitzer Prize–winning Atkinson.”—The New York Times (Editors’ Choice) The first twenty-one months of the American Revolution—which began at Lexington and ended at Princeton—was the story of a ragged group of militiamen and soldiers fighting to forge a new nation. By the winter of 1777, the exhausted Continental Army could claim only that it had barely escaped annihilation by the world’s most formidable fighting force. Two years into the war, George III is as determined as ever to bring his rebellious colonies to heel. But the king’s task is now far more complicated: fighting a determined enemy on the other side of the Atlantic has become ruinously expensive, and spies tell him that the French and Spanish are threatening to join forces with the Americans. Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson provides a riveting narrative covering the middle years of the Revolution. Stationed in Paris, Benjamin Franklin woos the French; in Pennsylvania, George Washington pleads with Congress to deliver the money, men, and materiel he needs to continue the fight. In New York, General William Howe, the commander of the greatest army the British have ever sent overseas, plans a new campaign against the Americans—even as he is no longer certain that he can win this searing, bloody war. The months and years that follow bring epic battles at Brandywine, Saratoga, Monmouth, and Charleston, a winter of misery at Valley Forge, and yet more appeals for sacrifice by every American committed to the struggle for freedom. Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolution, Atkinson’s brilliant account of the lethal conflict between the Americans and the British offers not only deeply researched and spectacularly dramatic history, but also a new perspective on the demands that a democracy makes on its citizens.

The former Marine infantry officer and secretary of defense recounts key moments from his career and imparts his leadership philosophy.

The #1 New York Times bestseller and New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2017 “Eminently readable but thick with import . . . Grant hits like a Mack truck of knowledge.” —Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant. Ulysses S. Grant's life has typically been misunderstood. All too often he is caricatured as a chronic loser and an inept businessman, or as the triumphant but brutal Union general of the Civil War. But these stereotypes don't come close to capturing him, as Chernow shows in his masterful biography, the first to provide a complete understanding of the general and president whose fortunes rose and fell with dizzying speed and frequency. Before the Civil War, Grant was flailing. His business ventures had ended dismally, and despite distinguished service in the Mexican War he ended up resigning from the army in disgrace amid recurring accusations of drunkenness. But in war, Grant began to realize his remarkable potential, soaring through the ranks of the Union army, prevailing at the battle of Shiloh and in the Vicksburg campaign, and ultimately defeating the legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Along the way, Grant endeared himself to President Lincoln and became his most trusted general and the strategic genius of the war effort. Grant’s military fame translated into a two-term presidency, but one plagued by corruption scandals involving his closest staff members. More important, he sought freedom and justice for black Americans, working to crush the Ku Klux Klan and earning the admiration of Frederick Douglass, who called him “the vigilant, firm, impartial, and wise protector of my race.” After his presidency, he was again brought low by a dashing young swindler on Wall Street, only to resuscitate his image by working with Mark Twain to publish his memoirs, which are recognized as a masterpiece of the genre. With lucidity, breadth, and meticulousness, Chernow finds the threads that bind these disparate stories together, shedding new light on the man whom Walt Whitman described as “nothing heroic... and yet the greatest hero.” Chernow’s probing portrait of Grant's lifelong struggle with alcoholism transforms our understanding of the man at the deepest level. This is America's greatest biographer, bringing movingly to life one of our finest but most underappreciated presidents. The definitive biography, Grant is a grand synthesis of painstaking research and literary brilliance that makes sense of all sides of Grant's life, explaining how this simple Midwesterner could at once be so ordinary and so extraordinary. Named one of the best books of the year by Goodreads • Amazon • The New York Times • Newsday • BookPage • Barnes and Noble • Wall Street Journal

"Make Your Bed" by Admiral William H. McRaven is a self-help book that offers life lessons and practical advice based on McRaven's experiences as a Navy SEAL. The book uses the metaphor of making one's bed as a simple yet powerful act with broader implications for success and resilience. McRaven's insights draw from his military career and leadership philosophy.

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share the hard-won lessons from their years of leading Navy SEAL teams.

Applying the principles of Navy SEALs leadership training to any organization.

A collection of interviews with troops who fought overseas.

The former defense secretary recounts his experience serving Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The final volume of the Liberation Trilogy describes the Allied victory in Europe, from D-Day in June 1944 to the German surrender 11 months later.

A member of the Navy Seals with the most career sniper kills in United States military history discusses his childhood, his marriage and his battlefield experiences during the Iraq war.

An account by a former member of the Navy SEALs, written pseudonymously, of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden.

A small group of Special Forces operatives fought the Taliban on horseback shortly after Sept. 11.

From the publisher: \"Get ready to brush up on world history with these handsome and hysterical personifications of the Axis Powers as they meet, become friends and form one of the most powerful alliances the world has ever seen.\" In this volume . . . Christmas!

A harrowing Navy SEALs operation.

Rick Bragg recounts the life of Jessica Lynch, a soldier captured during the Iraq War, and explores the impact on her and her family.

Shadow Warriors: Inside the Special Forces is a 2002 non-fiction book written by Tom Clancy with General Carl Stiner (Ret.). It is an inside look at the training and missions of the United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. The book spent five weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list.

"Every Man a Tiger" by Tom Clancy with Chuck Horner is a non-fiction book that delves into military history and strategy. The book focuses on the career of General Chuck Horner and his leadership during the Gulf War. Clancy and Horner provide insights into the challenges and decision-making processes involved in military operations, offering readers a detailed look at the complexities of modern warfare.

"My American Journey" is the autobiography of General Colin L. Powell, detailing his life, military career, and experiences in public service. Powell, the first African American appointed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reflects on leadership, challenges, and the American dream. The memoir provides insights into Powell's perspective on issues of national and international significance.

A behind-the-scenes look at the Gulf War, from the invasion of Kuwait to the ground war in Iraq.

A memoir of fighting in the Pacific theater during World War II.

The adaptation of the popular animated series continues as the crew of White Base discover a new weapon possibly even more valuable than their Mobile Suit.

"The Game Of The Foxes" by Ladislas Farago is a historical and spy fiction book that provides a detailed account of espionage activities during World War II. The book explores the strategies, deceptions, and intelligence operations conducted by various nations during the war. Farago's work sheds light on the complexities of intelligence warfare during a critical period in history.