John C. Bird Libros

Like the critically acclaimed Bremner, Bird and Fortune series on Channel 4, You Are Here picks away at the scabs of international politics with the voice and credibility of Rory and the two Johns, and appeals to an audience hungry for a mix of entertainment and information—tough facts made funny. The book lampoons the contradiction at the heart of Britain since Tony Blair became Prime Minister in 1997. In the fog of confusion created by New Labour, it can be difficult to discover the real truth. After all, why spin if you don't want people to get dizzy? What the British reader needs is this witty and original map explaining how it all connects, a guide to how we got here.

A Veteran Retires Moves to Arizona is a story of a fictional character, R. Andy Frank, who moves to Arizona to be around several of his Vet buddy’s. Andy meets a younger woman, who was their server at breakfast. They had one date that changes their lives. Andy’s Vet buddies came to their aid in a conflict with the Las Vegas mob. The FBI does not believe Andy’s and his new friends’ story, which results in depression in the woman, which is similar to Andy and his buddies PTSD. Andy assists the FBI in developing border surveillance of illegal gunrunning. An interesting story of a guy who just wants to be left alone in his retirement, who feels compelled to assist a young woman in need. The story of two people who develop a relationship, which Andy does not want being he is twice her age, and her fear of men because of abuse and medical reasons. The story explores different feelings and emotions. They become closer in assisting another couple develop their relationship taking the good from each and discarding the not so good issues in live. A Veteran Retires Moves to Arizona is a must read for the Veteran, the romantic, and the Vet with PTSD and his significant other.

Johannes Andersen was retired, until he was asked to assist the First Marine Division ready for war, mainly the First Force Recon Battalion change from leg to a mechanized organization. He provided the Division Commander notes and ideas, he became known within the Corps. Then Johannes became known to the president of the United States, and by a comedy of events, he became the secretary of defense. He has to prepare to go to war with a philosophy of war that does not meet today's need in fixing what you break.