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Bill Yenne
"A remarkable collection of accounts of intrepid American aircrew shot down over enemy lines during World War II and how they got away."--Publisher's description.
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General Douglas MacArthur ended World War II controlling one of the most powerful air forces in the world. This new history traces its development from its origins in the Philippines…
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General Douglas MacArthur ended World War II controlling one of the most powerful air forces in the world. This fascinating history, now available in paperback, traces its development from its…
Using the parallel stories of Gregory Pappy Boyington and Joseph Smokey Joe Foss, the two top-scoring US Marine Corps fighter aces of all time, this fascinating new book explores US…
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is rightfully recognized as one of the most spectacular alpine highways in the world and certainly among those in the United States. The landscape is one of…
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Provides a thorough overview of each [history]-maker. With clear concise text.
A perfect desk [reference] with chronological organization and a complete index with cross [references].
Story of the brave, yet often naive European settlers who established the colonies.
Making of America Series contains a Where to Go section that brings the past into the present…
A remarkable addition to The Making of America Series from Bluewood Books, The Revolutionary War covers the violent and fascinating true story of the nation’s birth. From the Boston Massacre…
A History of the Exploration for Real and Mythical Treasures in the Americas.
General Henry Harley Hap Arnold is widely considered the father of the United States Air Force. But his long list of accomplishments doesn’t begin or end there. He was also…
Noe Valley is known as San Francisco’s Village within the City. Originally part of Jose de Jesus Noe’s old Spanish land grant, Noe Valley became a vibrant neighborhood that is…
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THE BEGINNINGS OF VICTORY
Shortly after the D-Day invasion, the Allied forces in Europe had stalled. A limited operation was set in motion to punch a small hole in the…
Named for Jose de Jesus Noe, San Francisco’s last Mexican mayor, Noe Valley is undoubtedly one of San Francisco’s favorite neighborhoods and certainly one of the most picturesque. Yet the…
After a quick stop to learn about the anatomy of beer, including ingredients, styles, and even museums, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Beer takes you to all the regions of the…
Glacier National Park is a majestic million acres of towering mountains, ancient glaciers, and amazing biodiversity. Located astride both the Continental Divide and Hudson Bay Divide, Glacier contains Triple Divide…
Wartime service of Tooey Spaatz, Ira Eaker, Jimmy Doolittle, Curtis LeMay, Hub Zemke, Maynard Snuffy Smith, Bob Morgan, and Rosie Rosenthal.
Discover the most fascinating details about 100 major events that impacted people all over the world with this fact-filled exploration of history for kids
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Discover the stories behind 100 of the most important inventions throughout history with this fact-packed book for kids
This fast-paced journey through the most vital developments and inventions of all…
Alexander the Great is considered one of the most successful commanders of all time and was known to be undefeated in battle. In this masterful biography, Alexander’s influence on the…
In the middle of World War II, Nazi military intelligence discovered a seemingly easy way to win the war for Adolf Hitler. The three heads of the Allied forces Franklin…
It’s the height of World War II. There’s a mixture of readiness and paranoia sweeping over the west coast. Japanese are herded into internment camps. Factories are camoflauged to look…
Aces is an illustrated history of the brave World War II fighter pilots who earned the title of ace, with archival and modern photos of their aircraft.
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Capturing the hearts of a beleaguered nation, the fighter pilots of World War II engaged in a kind of battle that became the stuff of legend. They cut through the…
In just six days, the United States Strategic Air Forces changed the course of military offense in World War II. During those six days, they launched the largest bombing campaign…
Become a global beer expert with this tantalizing tour through every beer region in the world.
Attempts to dispel common myths - such as that all Indian tribes held shared views of how to approach settlers - and shows that these wars were part of a…
The Complete Book of US Presidents is rich with photos and short biographical essays about the social, cultural, and political lives of 45 United States presidents, as well as some…
In Area 51 - Black Jets, author and military historian Bill Yenne reveals Area 51 for what it truly is: a clandestine arena for the United States’ most cutting-edge technological…
Guinness Stout has a unique place in global beverage folklore. It’s a beer with a long and colourful history and mythology that maintains a passionate following among beer connoisseurs around…
This particular book from Bluewood Publishing 100 series is an excellent resource for authors and well as an excellent guide for placing authors in historical contexts. This book is for…
The story of beer in San Francisco is as old as the city itself. San Francisco had its first commercial brewery by 1847, two years before the gold rush, and…
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This series provides a comprehensive reference library on the Native nations and peoples of North America, covering essential information on 400 different tribes. Organized according to traditional geographical and cultural…
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First paperback edition of the authoritative illustrated reference to native American culture, how it evolved and the regional differences of the arts and crafts created by tribes across the continent.
This coming-of-age story of West Point’s finest opens with the arrival of the class of 1941 at the gates of academy in the spring of 1937. It follows that class…
