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is no doubt that with today's internet connection that you'll be able to find a variety of Imperial Beach boot camp classes and also personal trainers. It really doesn't matter whether you're looking for boot camp, or personal trainers, you'll find plenty next to the water at Imperial Beach. You just have to figure out which type of class will work for you. Boot camp is an intense early morning work out and of course, a personal trainer will tailor your workout to your goals and fitness level. Bright and early, boot camp begins, often before work, school and sometimes before the rest of the family starts to awaken. This makes it a great chance for one parent to get out and get a bit of exercise...

Boot camp fitness programs are rigorous, physically demanding training sessions designed to see maximum results in a minimal amount of time. These programs are designed by fitness and nutrition experts and combine exercise and diet to help you lose weight and improve your health. These exercise programs were designed around the boot camps found in the military branches. They are designed to push you to your limits. Unlike the stereotypical idea of a military boot camp, fitness boot camps will encourage you in a positive way, and do their goal is not to belittle you or insult you. The trainers will support you mentally and physically. The fitness program typically starts with a comprehensive health...

do boot camp is a program designed to get people in the best shape of their lives. Just like military boot camp, the training is geared towards getting the most out of your work out, as you are physically able to. This is training for those who are serious about getting into the best shape of their lives. Do you feel tired all the time? Lacking energy and motivation? Under a great deal of stress? Boot camp is just what you need. You should expect to see a major improvement in your stamina, body image, and self esteem. You will be encouraged to make personal goals, and meet them. Each member, or "recruit" will be encouraged to push to their best ability, while competing against themselves, and other...

altimore boot camp help you get ready for a special occasion, or simply help eliminate extra body weight that has been ailing you. Many people do not have all the time in the world to wait to lose weight, which is where this great camp comes into play. The main objective of the camp is to get you looking and feeling great in no time. The camp focuses on a wide array of different exercise routines as well as basic ideas of what incorporates a healthy nutrition plan. You will be taught exercises and tips on what you can eat to help lose the weight that you desire to eliminate and keep it off forever. Time has a low to do with people willing to lose weight. They simply feel that there is not enough...

One of the best ways to build your team strong and stronger than you could ever imagine is through forced adversity. What do I mean by forced adversity? Well, if you meet strong groups, teams or organizations with a tight bond, you will find they have shared at one or more times adversity that they conquered together. So, does this mean that you need to put your team through a life threatening event to get them to bond together? Well, if you did, that would certainly do the trick. Personally, I find many groups quite weak and the participants unworthy of the group, however, I also realize there is power in numbers and you legally cannot go around putting people through life threatening events to...

Having a deep voice really helps, as I've experienced in school. It's been useful to my classmates that I have a deep voice and they always want me to be in their group during group activities that involve reporting. The group that I joined would always get a high grade because one of the criteria for which our teacher gives credit is the clearness of the voice of the reporter. Have you ever wondered why some people have that kind of voice and others don't (and maybe that "others" includes you)? It's because one's voice is mostly acquired from one's parents, which means a deep voice is innate. Not all of us are gifted by having a deep voice. However, though these ideas may discourage those who don't...

The term obedience training used to be synonymous with basic dog training, and implied that training a dog and military boot camp had a lot in common! Military dog training did influence early training techniques for family dogs. When obedience trials became a popular sport with dogs, classes continued to use the term obedience. Dog training has advanced due to the generations of trainers refining their techniques more and more. People still train their dogs for obedience trials, but they also train for other purposes such as hunting, search and rescue, police work, assistance to people with disabilities, therapy work and much more. Train a belly flop down with the clicker by luring two or three...

When active and non-active people alike start running, hiking, skipping or aerobic dancing, they will often run into the problem of shin splints. You know, that chronic, throbbing pain next to your shin bone. What is happening is that the soft tissue covering the shin, called the periosteum, becomes damaged from too much use, too soon. Army recruits often get them as they: 1. Are not used to walking; and 2. Fail to wear in their boots properly. Ice packs and rest can speed the healing process, but like anything else, some preparation goes a long way to save on pain and frustration. First, make certain that your running shoes and boots fit properly. A simple method is to put the runner or boot on and...

The Microsoft Systems Engineer Certificate known as the MCSE is the basic fundamental certification program for an IT working in any Microsoft environment. The Certification concept has been developed in the rapidly changing and expanding field of computer technology to bring some order. When a person earns certification, employers and potential employers become confident that a certain standard threshold of expertise has been attained. MCSE Certification is often a starting point for more advanced and specialized certifications. The basic requirements include normally at least one year of experience in the field implementing or administering a network operating system. The experience can also be in...

Many technicians interested in improving their overall skill level have opted for IT training boot camps. They offer intensive training, and give plenty of hands on training, and most important they award the all important certificates that have become necessary for the advancement of the technicians career in the IT field. So, what are the pros and cons of the IT training boot camp as compared with other more conventional certification programs? What are the factors that can help guide your decision? The number one factor in favor of the boot camp approach is speed. The technological field is moving so rapidly and new developments are being introduced so quickly that it has created problems for...

rings, military rings, and navy rings are considered as one of the top men's accessories next only to ties and a good watch. Almost every man worth his salt knows what kind of army rings, military rings, and navy rings to buy. They should not be hollow, but solid-backed. Authentic rings are also usually made of solid gold or silver. These rings are not metal-plated with a token dipping in gold. These are made with the good stuff. Of course, having a good ring does not end with buying it. Proper maintenance is key if you want your ring to last. Even if your ring can beat that of Frodo's, it still needs to be cared for. These rings are still jewelry and ordinary metal jewelry care is enough for light...

ing a manly ring can boost any man's confidence. Army rings, military rings, and navy rings are among men's top choices. There is nothing like the power and authority (even imaginary) associated with what these rings represent that is appealing to most men. However, all rings are not created equal. The market is flooded with rings that are of low quality. So before investing your cash in these flimsy imitations, here are a few things to look and ask for in buying an authentic, classic ring. Quality products are made from quality materials. Before being blinded by a ring's gold sheen ask if that ring is made from solid gold. Be wary because some manufacturers use cheaper metals such as brass. The...

In 2002, then Army Chief of Staff Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, created a special program called the Army Spouse Employment Partnership to create career opportunities for military spouses. The program is a partnership between the public sector and private corporations; over the last six years more than 41,000 jobs have been created for military spouses. One of the latest private corporations to join the program is Converges, a global leader in relationship management, who announced its plans to help Army wives and husbands find employment. Convergys human resources will work with the program to reach out to Army spouse at Convergys' 81 contact centers. The company also plans to aggressively use the Web to...

The first global war that the United States was involved in was World War I. America joined in the war in April 1917. During the U.S. involvement in the war over 400,000 Afro Americans participated in this conflict. The armed services were segregated at this time in our history and most blacks served in a non combative capacity. In the U.S. Navy blacks were restricted to working on ships as stewards, mess hall personnel and firemen. In the army they served in the same type of positions such as supply clerks and behind the line activities as laborers. The training and weapons provided for these men were substandard as compared to what the white soldiers were given. Even black women who volunteered...

What are Czars? Every time I hear that word I think of a big guy with a long gray beard wearing red clothing, he looks like his name could be Ivan. Looking up this word in the dictionary, Webster's Dictionary of course, I quote, "Emperor: ruler of Russia until the 1917 Revolution." This czar is spelled tsar. Then, there is czar and I quote, "one having great power or authority, such as a banking czar.", end quote. Imagine that, giving someone great power, that someone who doesn't have to be elected or go through any kind of screening or background check. No senate hearing, no application to fill out, no questions, nothing. I call this an anointment. Like the Queen of England passing out knighthoods...

Being in the armed forces is a dream that every boy dreams of at some point of his life. It is a career that offers the highest level of honor and pride. However, the opportunity is no more restricted to men only. Today almost an equal number of women are able to answer the call of duty and live the same dream. Being in the forces has many other advantages. One of those is a sense of pride that even the smallest achievement can bring. And when these men and women return home with military gifts for their families, the whole nation sings and cheers for them. Military decals on their cars, luggage and almost everything they own is something that will pay them a tribute until the very end of their...

Now that you are realizing that mommy's little brat is not so little after all, you are finding it hard to control him. Instead of the small cars and toys for his birthday gift, he is more into military gifts and military decals. What you are observing are the signs of maturity. Even though your son has not hit the teenage years yet, he has made it difficult for you to control him. After all, you cannot be the same old over-caring mother now. He is growing up, and your parenting might need some modification. Your son now demands a little independence, but you cannot deny the fact that he is still young. You cannot just hand him the car keys and let him drive, after all he is not old enough to do...

Developing an innovative spirit in the workplace doesn't require extraordinary measures. As a manager, you can experiment with simple ideas that merely break routines, allowing your employees permission to drop the facade that we all don to some degree when we punch the clock. Here are a few ideas that will help you lighten things up for your staff and get their creative juices flowing, if you have the courage to take the leap. 1. Dart Board Start every staff meeting by allowing everyone a shot at the dart board. Best shot gets to kick off the meeting, appoint the moderator, or tell what they did over the weekend. Starts things off on a playful note and gets your people out of their chairs...

Retirement Gift for Dad After many decades working, the time has come for your dad to retire and you are thinking of what to get him to mark this milestone. Well there are many options available to you, like going for a meal or arranging a family gathering, but probably getting him something personalized like a family crest might be more appropriate. Holiday vouchers are very popular, or a round of golf at some exclusive country club, consider his sport or hobby and I'm sure you will come up with a great idea. Yes, you are grateful to have him and will always be proud to say, I love you DAD and this retirement gift is for you. Retirement Gift for Mum For most of us the one true constant person in...

Whether in business, warfare or affairs of the heart knowledge, the more the better, is often the most crucial element in determining event outcomes. The ability to know what the competition for a business deal is strategizing is potentially game changing. A General upon learning details of a rivals battle plan gains immense advantages in plotting counter-strategy. Knowledge is often not quantifiable, but it is invaluable. One of the most famous and consequential uses of real time knowledge occurred in Europe in 1815. Early in the 19th century information obtainable through communication channels about distant events was painstakingly slow to arrive. Roads were rough, unfinished, really little more...

The United States Marine Corp. boot camp is world renowned for being one of the highest demanding physical undertakings. This is something you want to ideally prepare for well in advance. You will want to build towards the Marine Workout. If you are out of shape, or perhaps overweight, you want to start out gradually and start easy. Even if you are reasonably fit, if you are not used to a hard training routine, being gradual is still key. Yes, in the Marines you will be pushed to breaking point and beyond. However, to build core fitness the more gradual you address your training routine, the better. Then you work up to a full Marine workout routine. Two major areas you want to work on are, cardio...

Marine Bootcamp is the hardest in the American military. There are things you have to know if you would like to survive thirteen weeks of unlimited stress and pain. The US Marine Corps prides itself on the highest standards and Marine Bootcamp is the place to begin. Many would be Marines believe that by being in top physical shape will make Marine Bootcamp easy; physical fitness is just one factor that must me mastered by recruits. The psychological challenges are the most deciding factors for a recruit to conquer. Drill Instructors will make it their very personal goal to instill the maximum level of stress after arriving at Parris Island or San Diego training depots. It doesn't matter if you...

Discovering the simple truth about being decisive lies in your ability to understand your core desires. Being decisive means knowing what you really really really want. When you have crystal clear clarity of what you want to accomplish, you will most certainly achieve it. When I was younger, I learned this lesson from a Marine Corps recruiter. Below is an excerpt from my book, "Doing it By the Numbers." As I entered the recruiting office a young Sergeant stood, "May I help you?" He typified the image of a Marine, muscular and tall with a shaved head. "Yes, please... I'd like to get some information about the Marines," I responded. A grin slid from the Sergeants mug, "Sure! Why don't you come this...

Recently I had a conversation with a brilliant engineer and scientist about growing our fuel that is to say Bio Fuel planted, cultivated and harvested by Farmers not from drilling, pumping, transporting and refining by the Oil Companies. He indicated that; "Bio fuel will be produced by farmers not oil companies." After doing some checking I discovered that farmers can only at max produce 6-8% of our total diesel needs now, but still that is a lot of fuel. It is about the amount of Diesel Sales of Knoxville Based Pilot Truck Stops in the US pumps each month. So this is one way to modify our supply issues against the demand of a nation, which is driven by the fuel, which drives our economy. One item...

Most folks that understand the negative stigma amongst some in our population towards those who have tattoos, and then when we think about it, it's almost as if we want to step in and remind them that they are people too and it is not wise to be so judgmental. Not long ago, a psychologist and I sat down at Starbucks and had a conversation about this. Interestingly enough, even those with various types of tattoos are judgmental of others that have different types of tattoos. For instance, someone who has a gang-affiliation will look down on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle group member with a different type of tattoo. Those with lots of tattoos all over their bodies will be looked down on by those who...

Hello Inflation, it has been awhile, I see you on your way back again. Inflation? What inflation? Oh things like; Energy, diesel fuel, Aviation Fuel, Gasoline, Natural Gas, Milk, Wheat, Corn, Beef, Poultry, Hogs, Soy Beans, Building materials, paper, housing, Auto Prices, Health Care, Insurance, etc. You know the basics. Also considering the wholesale inflation, which comes from fuel costs being passed on, government regulations infringing on productivity and additional fees and fines to replace the taxes and incentives. When wholesale prices go up, those are passed onto the consumer. How do we know all this? This is not a guess by any means. We have studied these issues for quite a while. Here is...

For many people the prospect of crossing Australia's largest city, Sydney, by car is not going to be the highlight of their trip along the east coast of Australia. Sydney has many great attractions and should be seen but if the challenge is too great or you have been there before and are heading elsewhere, here is a route that we used through Sydney in a north/south direction in October 2003, which we found very successful. That is, no accidents, not too much traffic and no arguments between driver and navigator! We left the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley town of Murrurundi (approximately 77km south of Tamworth) at 7.35am and headed towards Sydney along the New England Highway heading for the Sydney...

There are many loan programs that can benefit a first time homebuyer, but only a few that really do a good job. Government loan programs typically offer the best down payments and interest rates. These include: FHA, USDA and VA loans. FHA Loans FHA Loans typically are the most popular loan program for first time homebuyers. With only a 3.5% downpayment requirement (which can be gifted by a family member or relative), and higher debt-to-income ratio allowances (a buyer can have much higher debt on their credit report then a local bank would allow), these loans can be a sure thing for someone looking to go from renting to owning. In addition, there is much lower monthly mortgage insurance payments...

What can an online logo designer do for our business? You may be in need of just such a designer if you have no iconic symbol to represent your business. Let's say you're operating a business and have no recognizable mark to put your businesses message out to the world with. An online logo designer can proclaim your mission statement to the whole world with a symbol. Such a logo is what you need to help you establish a brand that people can trust. Dreaming up a logo for your small business requires a professional designer who is an expert at using the language of symbolism to communicate volumes of information at a mere glance. Truth be told, it should be able to say everything about what your...

On March 26, 2007, the Arab League declared "that the Iraqi Government should be a national government for all Iraqis - a real national unity government - and respecting the will of the Iraqi people in all its components to decide their political future." On May 2, 2007, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom put Iraq on its watch list for violators explaining that "the Iraqi government has engaged in human rights violations through its state security forces, including arbitrary arrest, prolonged detention without due process, extrajudicial executions, and torture" and "the Iraqi government tolerates religiously based attacks and other religious freedom abuses carried out by armed...

SGLI is a low cost program of group term life insurance available automatically to all service members on active duty or inactive duty for training and members of the Military Reserves. These policies are automatically activated for the current maximum coverage amount of $250,000 dollars, unless a soldier or sailor opts out in writing. A member of the service can elect lower coverage or no coverage at all by completing VA Form SGLV-8286. Term Life Insurance coverage is available for spouses as well; dependent children are automatically insured for $10,000 dollars. In addition, there is an additional elected coverage option for up to $100,000 for a spouse. When discharged from active duty or the...

Army company command is an awesome experience unlike few other experiences in either the military or civilian life. If you have never been a company commander (CO) before, you might not understand exactly what I am talking about, but I'll do my best to explain anyway. An Army company usually consists of 100-200 soldiers. These soldiers are assigned to different platoons. Each platoon has 20-40 soldiers and is led by a Lieutenant. Most companies have 3-4 platoons. A (CO)is usually a Captain or Senior First Lieutenant with 5-7 years of military experience. Most COs previously served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officers and/or Battalion Staff Officers prior to taking command. The CO is the...

When a beloved member of the family passes on it is difficult to carry on, let alone make arrangements such as picking a urn for a veteran. Veterans undergo enormous changes to their personalities while caring for their country, let alone their families. Choosing an urn that reflects this impact can be one way to remember them. Urns are made from many different kinds of materials such as: porcelain, brass, ceramic, marble and many others. Think about what they did while they were in the military and choose the one that seems the best. For example, if your beloved veteran was a gunner, a brass urn may be more appropriate than a porcelain one. There are some individuals who choose their urns well...

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most recognizable Parisian landmarks; the construction of the monument was instigated by Napoleon Bonaparte who envisaged a proud triumphal arc akin to those found in Ancient Rome, which celebrated the glory of its conquering forces. The design for the Arc de Triomphe was drawn up by French architect Jean François Thérèse Chalgrin. Though Napoleon first commissioned construction in 1806 it was only completed thirty years later in 1836 during the reign of Louis Philippe. The Arc was meant to be a tribute to the bravery and gallantry of the French Army that fought during the Napoleonic Wars. Inside the Arc de Triomphe it is possible to see the...

What benefit can a corporate logo designer offer your company? There definitely is a need for such a designer if you have nothing for a logo to represent your business to the world with. Let's say for example that you've opened a brand new business without a recognizable mark to put your company's message out into the world with. A corporate logo designer can proclaim your mission statement to the entire world with just a mere symbol. A well planned, thought out and designed logo is what your business needs to establish recognition in the world today. Crafting a corporate logo for your business requires an expert designer who is talented at this art, which uses the language of symbolism to speak to...

The rise in popularity of the ancient art of applying a tattoo has been simply inspiring! Whilst these icons have always been acceptably worn by cultures to signify rank, feats of strength or membership of a clan, they were shunned for many years by modern mainstream society. Now it seems more and more people are proudly displaying their own unique tattoo - whether it is a tiny angelfish or a huge Tribal tattoo masterpiece! With such a vast choice of new tattoos, it can be a little daunting when it comes to selecting one that is just right for you. Everyone has their own tattoo ideas, and each one sends a message - from subtle to overt - and it is extremely important to ensure your new tattoo looks...

Reward training has been used for many decades to train dogs and is a great way to train small dogs like the Pomeranian who are too tiny to respond to choke collars and other harsh methods of training. Reward training is used to train dogs to perform all kinds of activities including police work and military jobs. This type of training is used extensively in the training of dogs for movies and commercials. But you don't have to have a police dog or movie star to use reward training - it's very effective to teach your pet basic obedience commands. As the name implies, reward training involves a reward of some sort. Typically a special treat, but even praise and a few pats on the head can be...

If one wants to work for such an Agency like the CIA, there are two processes. Either they can either apply formally, or be spotted and recruited to work for them. People who work for Intelligence Agencies as "spies" (and that's a very confusing term in the Intelligence community) are known as Intelligence Officers. The process to get hired is similar to other high-security government or military jobs. Depending on the organization, Officers might move between several different departments, or might work in one for their entire career. Where an Intelligence Agency has both overt and clandestine or covert operatives (explained below), the use of the word "spy" is normally reserved for Intelligence...

The ASVAB test establishes what jobs are suitable for applicants to the armed forces. To maximize your scores and success in a military career, you will need to do your best on this exam. An important aspect of this is using ASVAB practice questions to your advantage. Four sections of the test are used to determine your aptitudes and how they apply to military jobs: Arts and Shop, General Science, Mechanical Comprehension and Electronics Information. The remaining sections help judge whether you qualify to serve in the military (and count toward your AFQT score): Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Word Knowledge. Your current school is a good place to start...

In many cultures around the world, men's hair is expected to be worn short. Even in the cultures where longer hair is traditionally acceptable in men, there is increasingly a requirement that men working in formal situations have to wear their hair short, if they are to be termed as being 'smart' and 'respecting of their jobs.' Beyond corporate jobs (in offices) here we are also looking for the likes of military jobs: since many military's demand that both their men and officers wears short haircuts, as part of their military discipline. All this then means that there is a huge demand for men's short haircuts. There is also a huge variety of men's short-haircuts available. This huge variety of men's...

If you have a criminal record of some sort, I know it is hard to find a job. And I know that, so I'm going to show you a list of jobs that will hire you - even if you have a criminal records. I mean how many times you try to get a job but the employer turned you down because of your criminal record that happened like a couple years ago or even 10 years ago? It stinks, doesn't it? So what kind of jobs are there for people with a criminal record? Here is a short list of jobs that you could get even if you have a criminal record ... such as the military related jobs, truck driver, and clerical jobs but I want to talk about working at home using the Internet. So here are 3 jobs that you can get even if...

v> There are various types of government jobs available today. Federal, state and local government openings, military, law enforcement, security jobs, and civil service information are some of the most popular and lucrative jobs prevailing today. Almost all government jobs require technical writing skills. There are a few things to consider when you are looking for government jobs. The most important thing is to check if the job you are looking for fits your work profile and if it also pays you well in terms of salary, advancement and career options that you might pursue later. I have listed some of the great jobs below that are offered in today’s market. Politics and military jobs These jobs...

Without an education or a job or a home, it will be hard to take care of your families. But don't worry, you can always join the military, unless you want to turn to crime. Why would any good person turn to crime? Criminals do not have to kill, soldiers do. I see what is happening, do you? The U.S. is building prisons and war machines. This is very costly. So it would seem that if our money is going into our military and our prisons, the makers of such franchises need to fill a lot of spaces. The people who run and profit off prisons need to fill them, with us. The men and women of the armed forces need more of us men and women to carry out endless military missions. If we had great education...

It's no secret to Airmen who know their service branch's history, but many in the Armed Forces might be surprised to know that it wasn't too long ago that the Air Force and the Army were combined under one umbrella. Today there is a healthy rivalry between the service branches and certainly Soldiers don't want to be confused with Airmen and vice versa. But prior to 1923 there was no organized "Air service" per say, and it wasn't until 1926 that we had the establishment of the Army Air Corps, which was a part of the Army. It's important to remember that even as late as World War I, using airplanes in combat was still at the experimental stage. Many of us have images of the Red Baron and the great dog...

Philosophies, attitudes, actions. How you think about life and how you look at things affect your attitudes and how you deal with situations in your life. Philosophies are the key foundation on how you will travel down the path of your life. Your actions will be the vehicle that send you down that road, good or bad. The beauty of living in a free society is that WE all have the responsibility for our own path in life. There are many examples of people who have taken a bad situation and turned it around for the better. They took responsibility for themselves instead of blaming others for their situation. If you can learn to create a foundation of GOOD philosophies, then you will affect your attitudes...

I am not for dog fighting, but there is a message in the BIG picture the Government and media have painted in the Michael Vick case. I think it's a disgrace and inhumane; no animal or persons, for that matter, should be engaged in such cruelty. I do, however, have a difference of opinion with how Michael Vick's case is evolving. What is the BIG picture in question? Michael Vick is an African American football player, recently charged for running a dog fighting ring and gambling. He is a quarterback who once played for the Atlanta Falcons, earning some $130 million dollars. Vick faces up to five years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines. He's not the first athlete to be charged with dog fighting...

Emancipation is the process by which a guardian relinquishes - or is made to relinquish - parental control over a minor (that is, someone under the age of 18). The child then gains certain rights which are usually reserved for adults, thought not all of them. There are several situations under which a minor may wish to seek emancipation, or when a parent may wish to have them emancipated for practical reasons. However, until a court legally grants an emancipation, the child is still legally subject to the rules and guidance of their parent or guardian. Military Service The first common way a minor in the United States can become emancipated is by joining the military. This is an issue of...

Every surgery has its' pros and cons and every patient should weigh these carefully before undergoing aid surgery. The question remains, will you find that the pros outweigh the cons? Pro: Well this one is easy- no more glasses or contacts! Glasses are a pain to deal with and caring for contacts is a hassle. Without having to deal with these eyesight improvement methods, you can lead a more carefree lifestyle. Whether you want to play sports, join the military, or even just improve your appearance by discarding your glasses. Con: Most insurance companies do not cover LASIK surgery. Though financing is sometimes possible, it is not guaranteed and interest rates can be exorbitant. Pro: You won't have...

Book Review for: "Protect The Heart" Written by: LK Hunsaker Elucidate Publishing ISBN: 978-0-9825299-3-5 Print/Ebook Formats 4 Stars "Protect the Heart" offers a sweet, endearing look at life, love, and heartbreak during war time. Set between Idaho and a war zone, four young adults exchange a series of letters which are raw, full of longing, hope, and gives glimpses into their complex lives. The novel opens with Cameron giving Abraham a ride into town before they head out to join the military and go to war. Cameron meets Maura and asks her to marry him. She declines, not wanting to be a "war" bride. Abraham visits Sadie. He also declines her advances. Cameron and Sadie nurse their heartbreak by...