Introduces D-Day, describing the lead-up to the Allied invasion, how troops were organized, the different branches involved in the operation, and each of the five landing zones.
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was gunned down as his motorcade traveled the streets of Dallas, Texas. In the wake of the assassination, the world wondered how such a thing could have
A fascinating memoir from the man who revitalized visual geometry, and whose ideas about fractals have changed how we look at both the natural world and the financial world.Benoit Mandelbrot, the crea
Inspired by an intriguing girl who is nothing like his shallow girlfriend, high school senior Sawyer, whose life has been mapped out for him by his parents, makes some surprising decisions that lead h
Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum/Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Describes the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, a luxury liner claimed to be "unsinkable," that was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg, killing over 1,000 passengers. Simultaneous.
How Much oil did the Exxon Valdez spill into Prince William Sound?Nearly 11 million gallons (41.6 million liters) leaked from the ship into the waters.Inside, You'll Find:The spill's impact on wildlif
A moody Labrador and his insecure human take a funny, touching cross-country RV trip into the heart of America’s relationship with dogs.“I don’t think my dog likes me very much,” New York Times Magazi
An irresistible and browsable guide to the lives, deaths, and final resting places of the world's most influential figures.This unparalleled compilation of profiles of the deceased—from Abbott and Cos
Jean-Benoit Nadeau and Julie Barlow spent a decade traveling back and forth to Paris as well as living there. Yet one important lesson never seemed to sink in: how to communicate comfortably with the
Gholam Mortiza Khan comes to Brüsel to sell some jewelry, but before the sale can be closed, Khan dies in an accident. Thus begins events sparking an investigation by Mary von Rathen: accumulation of
Corporate managers who face both strategic uncertainty and market uncertaintyconfront a classic trade-off between commitment and flexibility. They can stake a claim by making alarge capital investment
MODERN RADIO PRODUCTION, NINTH EDITION, is a current, comprehensive look at radio production and programming that integrates cutting-edge technologies with explanations of traditional equipment and pr
