Author: Jesse Ventura
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Keywords: revolution, start, don
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2008-04-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1602392730
ISBN-13: 9781602392731

Jesse Ventura—former governor, wrestler, and Navy SEAL—on what’s wrong with the Democrats, the Republicans, and politics in America.Jesse Ventura has had many lives—as a Navy SEAL, as a star of pro wrestling, as an actor, and as the governor of Minnesota. His previous books, I Ain’t Got Time to Bleed and Do I Stand Alone?, were both national bestsellers. Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me! is the story of his controversial gubernatorial years and his life since deciding not to seek a second term as governor in 2002. Written with award-winning author Dick Rus

Author: U. S. Department of Labor
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Keywords: handbook, outlook, occupational, norton
Number of Pages: 912
Published: 2008-12-17
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1602393206
ISBN-13: 9781602393202

The perfect place to find a new career, advance in your current one, and keep an eye on tomorrow’s jobs. When making a decision about your career path, you need to consider every aspect of every job. With statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is the best place to seek help with your job-related research, whether you are looking for your first job or contemplating a career change. From able seaman to zoologist, you will learn vital information about more than 250 occupations. The Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2009 features helpful descriptions of

Author: Federal Aviation Administratio
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Keywords: handbook, flying, airplane
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2007-05-01
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1602390037
ISBN-13: 9781602390034

This official U.S. government guide to piloting aircraft—created by the Federal Aviation Administration—is the essential resource for finding the knowledge and skills to fly all types of planes. It includes an introduction to flight training and official information on ground operations, basic flight maneuvers, slow flight, stalls and spins, takeoff and departure climbs, ground reference maneuvers, airport traffic patterns, approaches and landings, performance maneuvers, and night operations. Pilots will find information on transitioning from small aircraft to more complex airplanes, as we

Author: Federal Aviation Administratio
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Keywords: knowledge, aeronautical, handbook, pilot
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2009-11-03
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1602397805
ISBN-13: 9781602397804

An updated edition of the essential FAA resource for both beginner and expert pilots. Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable encyclopedia, it deals with all aspects of aeronautical information. Chapters include: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, aircraft systems, and flight instruments. Flight manuals and documentation are also covered, as is specialized information on such matters as weight and balance, aircraft pe

Authors:Heinz Linge,  Roger Moorehouse,
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Keywords: hitler, valet, memoir
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2009-09-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1602398046
ISBN-13: 9781602398047

The remarkable memoir of a man who was by Hitlerâ??s side from 1935 to 1945. Heinz Linge worked with Adolf Hitler for a ten-year period from 1935 until the Führerâ??s death in the Berlin bunker in May 1945. He was one of the last to leave the bunker and was responsible for guarding the door while Hitler killed himself. During his years of service, Linge was responsible for all aspects of Hitlerâ??s household and was constantly by his side. He claims that only Eva Braun stood closer to Hitler over these years. Here, Linge recounts the daily routine in Hitlerâ??s household: his eating h

Author: Jules Archer
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Keywords: conspiracy, overthrow, fdr, story, true, seize, house, shocking, plot
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2007-03-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1602390363
ISBN-13: 9781602390362

Most people will be shocked to learn that in 1933 a cabal of wealthy industrialists—in league with groups like the K.K.K. and the American Liberty League—planned to overthrow the U.S. government in a fascist coup. Their plan was to turn discontented veterans into American “brown shirts,” depose F.D.R., and stop the New Deal. They clandestinely asked Medal of Honor recipient and Marine Major General Smedley Darlington Butler to become the first American Caesar. He, though, was a true patriot and revealed the plot to journalists and to Congress. In a time when a sitting President has inv

Author: Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Keywords: factbook, world, cia
Number of Pages: 832
Published: 2007-12-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1602390800
ISBN-13: 9781602390805

Chock full of up-to-date coverage of countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this fascinating reference—intended for use by government officials—should be on the shelf of every school, world traveler, and journalist. For each country, you’ll find: a thorough introduction with historical background; detailed geographical facts, including current environmental issues; and a full description of the people, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and major infectious diseases. There are also details on conventional political parties, contact information for diplomatic representat