Former CIA case officer and author of Operation Hotel California and the forthcoming Beyond Repair, Charles S. Faddis takes a look at the state of homeland security and attempts to answer the question, "Are we really any safer than we were on 9/11?" While not a security expert, Faddis knows more than most about the subject and he does understand ......
According to a British intelligence report leaked to the press in 2007, al Qaeda operatives are planning a large-scale attack 'on par with Hiroshima and Nagasaki'. How likely is it that terrorists will develop the capability of such an attack? This work offers an understanding of the situation and teaches us how not to yield to nuclear terror.
The true and remarkable life of Richard Willis (Will) Jackson, an intrepid seaman from one of the leading shipbuilding families in 19th century Maine, whose exploits and adventures in the oceans of the world, would rival characters straight out of the lives and imaginations of Joseph Conrad and Jack London.
Proven Techniques for Capturing Stunning Digital Images
Viewing wildlife in action is always a pleasure-capturing that action with your camera is one of the most rewarding and challenging ways to become even closer to Nature. Birders, hikers, national-park visitors, and international travelers are all discovering the joys of wildlife photography. Recent advances in camera technology have made wildlife ......
This text provides natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians to be found in and around Pennsylvania.
Florida is home to no fewer than 700 freshwater springs, more than any place in the world! From the famed manatee to the obscure freshwater jellyfish, the springs provide sustenance to an abundance of wild, marine and insect life.
A Field Guide to the Wildflowers, Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of the Region
Fully revised and updated, Florida Keys Wildflowers is the ultimate field guide to over 300 wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of the ecoregion that extends from Soldier Key to the Marquesas Keys, including Dry Tortugas. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the unique and ......
This field guide dedicated to wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to the vibrant wildflower habitats along the Blue Ridge Parkway in a colorful and portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, the wildflowers are arranged by color and ......
