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Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condición: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 224pp., Pictorial full colour photographic laminated boards with a small bump to bottom corner of panels, purple eps., intro. message from the Governor General, foreword by Marlena Jeffery, ack., prologue by Belinda Rowland, col. & b/w plts. & text illust., comic illust., list of committe members 1965- 2007. Those Who Care for Those Who Dare takes the reader on an emotional journey alongside the women and families who stand beside their elite men of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment. Size: Large Quarto. Book.…

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover laminated pictorial boards, folio, 224pp, colour and b&w photos. Light wear on edges; a very good copy. Partners and families, officeholders and members of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment Auxiliary tell their stories - moments of fun, of friendship and grief.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. From its earliest days as an uncertain experiment in the 1950s, the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) has grown into one of the most respected - and sometimes most controversial - military formations in the world. Headquartered at Campbell Barracks in Perth, this small regiment has carried Australia's banner into jungles, deserts, mountains, and cities across the globe, carving a reputation for daring, precision, and relentless adaptability.The SASR's story begins with the lessons of the Second World War. Australia's Z and M Special Units had shown the value of stealthy, unconventional operations, but their expertise was left to fade in peacetime. Inspired by the re-formation of Britain's SAS, Australia founded its own version in 1957 - at first regarded with scepticism by conventional commanders, but destined to prove its worth.The regiment's earliest tests came in Southeast Asia. During the Indonesian Confrontation in Borneo, SASR patrols moved like shadows through dense jungle, striking quickly and vanishing without trace. In Vietnam, they honed long-range reconnaissance into an art form, often returning from weeks in the bush with intelligence that saved countless allied lives. These campaigns established the SASR's trademark - small teams, deep behind enemy lines, succeeding where larger formations could not.By the 1970s, the regiment's role expanded to match a changing world. While retaining its reconnaissance and strike capability, it was also assigned a permanent domestic duty: counter-terrorism. From then on, one squadron was always on alert as Australia's Tactical Assault Group, training to storm hijacked aircraft, rescue hostages, or neutralise threats at a moment's notice. This dual role - phantom soldiers abroad, guardians at home - gave the SASR a unique identity within the international special operations community.When regional crises struck, the regiment was again at the forefront. In East Timor in 1999, SASR patrols provided the sharp end of Australia's intervention, offering intelligence, security, and reassurance during a volatile transition. Soon after came the global conflicts of the early twenty-first century. In Afghanistan, the SASR fought alongside allies from the first days of the campaign, conducting raids, calling in airstrikes, and engaging insurgents in the unforgiving terrain of Uruzgan and Kandahar. In Iraq, they carried out bold desert missions, including the dramatic seizure of Al Asad airbase in 2003.These exploits cemented the regiment's fame, but they also carried a hidden cost. Years of relentless combat rotations strained individuals and eroded oversight. By the 2010s, allegations of misconduct in Afghanistan cast a long shadow over the regiment. The Brereton Report's findings of unlawful killings and a toxic culture shook Australia's trust in its elite soldiers. For the SASR, this became a turning point: honours stripped, squadrons disbanded, and sweeping reforms introduced to ensure accountability and restore integrity.Yet the regiment endures. Its selection process remains one of the hardest in the world, designed to strip away pretence and leave only the resilient and adaptable. Those who pass earn the sandy beret not simply for physical strength but for mental toughness, ingenuity, and quiet professionalism. Their training spans parachuting, diving, demolition, languages, and survival in every environment - making them as versatile as they are deadly. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. This book is a scarce book, because only a handful of specialist Australian military‑history dealers list it, and no evidence suggests wide availability or ongoing printing. Book condition is very good. Hard cover. Book boards are clean and umarked front and back of the book. Book block is clean unmarked and clean all sides of the book. Spine intact. Text body is clean throughout the book. Ex-owner name on the first fly page. Book weight is 0.984kg. Extra charges for over-sea shipping. Those Who Care For Those Who Dare Memoirs from SASR Auxiliary The memoirs from the SASR Auxiliary, titled Those Who Care For Those Who Dare, offer a poignant look at the lives and experiences of the Special Air Service Regiment Auxiliary. Authored by Belinda Rowland and Christine McCalman, the book captures the history and personal stories of the partners and families who support the SASR. It is a testament to the dedication and commitment of those who care for the elite men of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment.…

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Paperback. Condición: Brand New. paperback/cd-rom edition. 464 pages. 11.00x8.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condición: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

First Edition. Introductory message by the Governor-General Major-General Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC (Retd). Foreword by Mrs Marlena Jeffrey. Prologue by Belinda Rowland SASR Auxillary Historian, 50th Anniversary Celebrations, 2007. Pp. 224, coloured and black & white illustrations; narrow med. 4to; pictorial laminated boards, upper fore-corners bruised; Photo Cards Australia, Perth, 2007. First edition. *Acknowledgement slip loosely inserted. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. From its earliest days as an uncertain experiment in the 1950s, the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) has grown into one of the most respected - and sometimes most controversial - military formations in the world. Headquartered at Campbell Barracks in Perth, this small regiment has carried Australia's banner into jungles, deserts, mountains, and cities across the globe, carving a reputation for daring, precision, and relentless adaptability.The SASR's story begins with the lessons of the Second World War. Australia's Z and M Special Units had shown the value of stealthy, unconventional operations, but their expertise was left to fade in peacetime. Inspired by the re-formation of Britain's SAS, Australia founded its own version in 1957 - at first regarded with scepticism by conventional commanders, but destined to prove its worth.The regiment's earliest tests came in Southeast Asia. During the Indonesian Confrontation in Borneo, SASR patrols moved like shadows through dense jungle, striking quickly and vanishing without trace. In Vietnam, they honed long-range reconnaissance into an art form, often returning from weeks in the bush with intelligence that saved countless allied lives. These campaigns established the SASR's trademark - small teams, deep behind enemy lines, succeeding where larger formations could not.By the 1970s, the regiment's role expanded to match a changing world. While retaining its reconnaissance and strike capability, it was also assigned a permanent domestic duty: counter-terrorism. From then on, one squadron was always on alert as Australia's Tactical Assault Group, training to storm hijacked aircraft, rescue hostages, or neutralise threats at a moment's notice. This dual role - phantom soldiers abroad, guardians at home - gave the SASR a unique identity within the international special operations community.When regional crises struck, the regiment was again at the forefront. In East Timor in 1999, SASR patrols provided the sharp end of Australia's intervention, offering intelligence, security, and reassurance during a volatile transition. Soon after came the global conflicts of the early twenty-first century. In Afghanistan, the SASR fought alongside allies from the first days of the campaign, conducting raids, calling in airstrikes, and engaging insurgents in the unforgiving terrain of Uruzgan and Kandahar. In Iraq, they carried out bold desert missions, including the dramatic seizure of Al Asad airbase in 2003.These exploits cemented the regiment's fame, but they also carried a hidden cost. Years of relentless combat rotations strained individuals and eroded oversight. By the 2010s, allegations of misconduct in Afghanistan cast a long shadow over the regiment. The Brereton Report's findings of unlawful killings and a toxic culture shook Australia's trust in its elite soldiers. For the SASR, this became a turning point: honours stripped, squadrons disbanded, and sweeping reforms introduced to ensure accountability and restore integrity.Yet the regiment endures. Its selection process remains one of the hardest in the world, designed to strip away pretence and leave only the resilient and adaptable. Those who pass earn the sandy beret not simply for physical strength but for mental toughness, ingenuity, and quiet professionalism. Their training spans parachuting, diving, demolition, languages, and survival in every environment - making them as versatile as they are deadly. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …