Cordon of Steel

Cordon of Steel
Author: Curtis A. Utz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781410221230

This study is a dramatic example of how the U.S. Navy's multipurpose ships and aircraft, flexible task organization, and great mobility enabled President Kennedy to protect national interests in one of the most serious confrontations of the Cold War. Curtis A. Utz is currently a historian in the Naval Historical Center's Contemporary History Branch.

The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy

The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy
Author: William B. Breuer
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2008-04-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 0470306580

Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer "A first-class historian." -The Wall Street Journal Top Secret Tales of World War II "A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template." -Publishers Weekly "Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone." -Kirkus Reviews Daring Missions of World War II "The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories." -Albuquerque Journal Secret Weapons of World War II "Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out." -Publishers Weekly

ISLA

ISLA
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 834
Release: 1984-11
Genre: Latin America
ISBN:

Clippings of Latin American political, social and economic news from various English language newspapers.

Shades of Gray

Shades of Gray
Author: L. Parker Temple
Publisher: AIAA
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2005
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781563477232

"In this work, Temple tracks the evolution of space reconnaissance systems from their seeds in the painful lessons of Pearl Harbor through the challenges of today" --book cover.