How to Survive at Sea confronts the daunting scenario of finding yourself isolated miles from civilization when stranded in one of the world's oceans. The book offers the reader a variety of solutions
An accessible and informative guide to 300 minerals and gemstones, from simple sandstones to diamond, jade, and sanidine. Discover the fascinating world of the treasures beneath your feet. Each
You may not think you know much about Norse mythology but you’ve heard of Valhalla and the Valkyrie, and of trolls and elves, and you’d certainly miss Wednesday and Thursday – named after Norse gods –
On 9 May 1912 the first airplane take-off from a ship was made from the deck of the HMS Hibernia. In July 1918, seven Sopwith Camels launched from the converted battlecruiser HMS Furious damaged the G
Organized chronologically by type, Russian Tanks of World War II offers a highly illustrated guide to the main armored fighting vehicles used by the Red Army during World War II. The book offers a com
How to Fight Like a Special Forces Soldier is the most in-depth study yet of how trained soldiers kill and wound, and a complete insight into how human beings can be turned into deadly fighting machin
One of a series of books on the land campaigns of World War II, The Italian Front is a superbly illustrated history of the original ‘second front’ in Europe, including artworks of key materiel and uni
The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But we don't ask for their love; only for their fear.'– HimmlerMost people would associate the SS with Hei
The Wehrmacht (meaning ‘defensive might’) encompassed the entire German armed forces during World War II. Rising from the ashes of the post-World War I Reichswehr in 1935, the Wehrmacht became one of
What if Nazi Germany had been victorious in World War II? What would the world have looked like? Between 1933 and 1945, Hitler made many plans about transport, architecture, race, forced labor and Leb
Is there anything more galling than a fat cat who got the cream? We all know of someone who has indulged themselves a little too much. How about Chuck Blazer, alleged to have collected untold millions
Mammals include some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet: the big cats of Africa, the monkeys that inhabit the trees of the Amazon basin, the whales and dolphins that roam the world’s ocean
The divisions of the Waffen-SS were the elite of Hitler’s armed forces in World War II, but what is often forgotten is that their military achievements were due in no small measure to the hardware the
The self-help guide The African-American Family’s Guide to Tracing Our Roots Healing, Understanding, & Restoring Our Families specifically is written in hope that we might rethink past events, exp
Whether you want to start your own publication, be an actor, start a consulting business, or embark on any other off-the-beaten track career path, BLACKOUT will show you how to begin your journey wit
