Bill Yenne es un autor consumado cuyas obras abarcan narrativas históricas y exploraciones ficticias. Su escritura es celebrada por su vívida cualidad cinematográfica y la rara habilidad de ser tanto una excelente referencia como un placer de leer. Yenne profundiza en temas de liderazgo, heroísmo y el intrincado tapiz de la historia, haciendo que los temas complejos sean accesibles y atractivos. Tanto críticos como lectores elogian su habilidad para crear relatos trepidantes y que pasan las páginas, que ofrecen profundas perspectivas sobre importantes sagas históricas.
A celebration of beer and the countries that produce it takes readers and beer lovers on a country-by-country tour, one continent at a time, and features more than three hundred full-color photographs.
It has been 200 years since their epic trek across Western America, yet Lewis and Clark still evoke strong emotions. For good or ill, the captains redefined America's sense of identity, and interest is at an all-time high in reexamining their expedition and its effects. Timed for publication amid the four-year bicentennial celebration of their journey, this book retraces the path taken by Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery from 1804 to 1806. The author draws on the explorers’ journals and period illustrations for historical context, and complements this material with modern color photography from the roads and rivers along the trail blazed by Lewis and Clark. Readers will also hear from history enthusiasts who are enamored by the explorers’ feats as well as from those who view Lewis and Clark as villains.
Take Boeing's computer-designed 777 on a test flight that reveals the systems and components at the heart of this technological marvel. The world's largest aircraft manufacturing plant throws open its doors to reveal how the 777 is assembled and flight tested. Inside Boeing is a fascinating, inside look at the design and assembly process, the computer networks, and the millions of parts required to launch this incredible bird skyward.
Second Library copy- San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Surveys the spacecraft developed for commercial, military, and NASA programs including a description of each craft and the results obtained by scientific missions
"This book features terrific photos and information about the manufacturing of the B-17 Flying Fortress, which was used in World War II"-- Provided by publisher
This book explores the history of US Marine Corps aviation during World War II, focusing on the top-scoring aces over Guadalcanal. Marine aviation began in 1915 as a self-contained expeditionary force, gradually evolving during the interwar period to support amphibious operations. The attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 marked a turning point, with Marine aviators quickly engaging the Japanese at Wake Island. In the South Pacific, Marine Corps aviators emerged as a formidable air force. By the summer of 1942, they played a crucial role in the Cactus Air Force, a unified Allied airpower effort, with Major General Roy Geiger leading the charge. Among the twelve fighter squadrons in this force, eight were from the Marine Corps. Joe Foss, commander of VMF-121, became a symbol of Marine aviation, leading his squadron to down 72 enemy aircraft, with Foss achieving 26 victories himself. Pappy Boyington, who joined the Marine Corps in 1935 and commanded VMF-214, also matched Foss's score by late 1943. The book highlights the parallel stories of these aces and others, such as Ken Walsh, Don Aldrich, John L. Smith, Wilbur Thomas, and Marion Carl, many of whom received the Medal of Honor, while acclaimed aviation historian Bill Yenne examines the evolution of Marine aviation in the South Pacific.
A Comprehensive Study of Tribes from the Abitibi to the Zuni
An illustrated resource profiling the Indian tribes of North America, including the region, language, dwelling and subsistence plus their history, culture and way of life.
Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume.From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including the presidents' official White House portraits, sidebars about each and every vice president and first lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover.The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
