Shakedown

In this riveting personal account, an authentic American hero relives the perils and triumphs of eight harrowing patrols aboard one of America's most successful World War II submarines. Courageous deeds and terror-filled moments - as well as the endless hard work of maintaining and operating a combat sub - are vividly recalled in Calvert's candid portrait. From rigorous training and shakedown cruises off the coast of New England to tense patrols within shouting distance of Japan's major cities, the progress of the newly commissioned USS Jack parallels Calvert's own growth from callow ensign to charter member of one of the sharpest attack teams in the fleet.

A superbly muscled specimen of righteous manhood himself, physical therapist Keith Weber rips you through a blistering set of ball-buster kettlebell drills designed to raise the bar on your athletic potential-then leap over it. Weber's pounding Extreme Kettlebell workout will give even the most seasoned athlete fresh legs-and the inspiration to take his game to the next level. Lesser mortals: simply use lighter bells to start with, until you are ready to join the serious ranks of the super-conditioned. Become a well-oiled, unstoppable machine and discover what toughness is really all about, with The Extreme Kettlebell Cardio Workout.