For almost 40 years, Bruce Zielsdorf has worked as a military journalist, newspaper editor and Army civilian public relations practitioner at locations around the globe. From drafting feature stories during the Vietnam era through coverage of the Lake Placid Olympics, he's documented airmen at work worldwide through his writing, editing and photographic skills -- an Air Force career that spanned 23 years. Today, Bruce lives in Killeen, Central Texas.
Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
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Paperback | 9781555717568 | 155571756X | 2014-03-01 | 400 | English | 0.00 x 6.11 x 8.94 in | $27.95 |
E-Book | 9781555717575 | 1555717578 | 2014-03-01 | 400 | English | 0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 in | $14.95 |
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