The Southern Knights must defeat the deadliest attack they've ever faced. But the battle's aftermath brings an unexpected attack from a very public source. Meanwhile, a new threat pulls strings from the shadows, and it has the Southern Knights squarely in its crosshairs.Penned by the series co-creator and writer, Henry Vogel, and based on an idea from the series co-creator, David Willis, "Leaving Atlanta" is the first Southern Knights prose story ever published. It's been over thre...

Since its first flight on 15 December 2009, the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' has been the most sophisticated airliner in the world. It uses many advanced new technologies to offer unprecedented levels of performance with minimal impact on the environment. Flying the Boeing 787 gives a pilot's eye view of what it is like to fly this remarkable machine. It takes the reader on a trip from Tokyo to Los Angeles as the flight crew see it, from pre-flight planning, through all the phases of the flight...

For half a century, Michael Jackson’s music has been an indelible part of our cultural consciousness. Landmark albums such as Off the Wall and Thriller shattered records, broke racial barriers, amassed awards, and set a new standard for popular music. While his songs continue to be played in nearly every corner of the world, however, they have rarely been given serious critical attention. The first book dedicated solely to exploring his creative work, Man in the Music...

"A brilliant history of technology. . . . full of wonders of nature, human invention, history" and more ( Wall Street Journal).There is no part of our bodies that fully rotates—be it a wrist or ankle or arm in a shoulder socket, we are made to twist only so far. And yet there is no more fundamental human invention than the wheel—a rotational mechanism that accomplishes what our physical form cannot. Throughout history, humans have developed technologies pow...

The major motion picture Flag Day starring Sean Penn and his daughter Dylan Penn is based on this father-daughter story of a charming criminal—told by the daughter who loved him.One frosty winter morning in 1995, Jennifer Vogel opened the newspaper and read that her father had gone on the run. John Vogel, fifty-two, had been arrested for single-handedly counterfeiting nearly $20 million in US currency—the fourth-largest sum ever seized by federal agents—an...

Tunnel Engineering: A Museum Treatment is a comprehensive and richly detailed exploration of the art and science of tunnel construction, authored by Robert M. Vogel. This book delves into the historical evolution, technical advancements, and engineering marvels that have shaped the field of tunnel engineering from its earliest days to the modern era. Drawing on a wealth of illustrations, diagrams, and photographs, the text offers readers an immersive journey through the challenges and triu...

Four and Twenty Beds by Helen Ashton is a captivating novel that delves into the intricate world of nursing and hospital life in early 20th-century England. The story centers around the daily routines, challenges, and triumphs of nurses working in a bustling hospital ward, where twenty-four beds are occupied by a diverse array of patients. Through the eyes of the protagonist, readers are introduced to the emotional and physical demands of nursing, the camaraderie and conflicts among the st...

"DIY Electronic Projects: How to Build Robotics, Circuits, and Automation" is an enlightening guide that takes readers through the captivating world of DIY electronics with a focus on robotics, circuits, and automation. This book is meticulously crafted to cater to a broad audience, ranging from beginners with a budding interest in electronics to seasoned hobbyists seeking to enhance their skills in building more complex systems.The book begins by foundationally understanding basic ...

In those first heady days of a relationship, couples can barely keep their hands off each other. Any and every situation and location feels like a prelude to sex. But as relationships mature and responsibilities creep back into life (hey, remember that job? And the laundry that hasn’t been done in a month?), sex can get pushed further and further down the list of priorities. Suddenly, instead of a passionate date you can’t wait to keep, sex might start to feel like one more nagging to-do.

Four girls navigate friends, family, and fiction in this first book in the acclaimed Mother-Daughter Book Club middle grade series.Even if Megan would rather be at the mall, Cassidy is late for hockey practice, Emma’s already read every book in existence, and Jess is missing her mother too much to care, their new book club is supposed to meet every month. After all, “books are always good company if you have the right sort,” according to Jo March.But what b...

The untold story of the rivalry between the US Army and US Marines in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir in 1950. For seven decades, the Marines have been hailed as valiant heroes and the Army grunts as cowards. The Army survivors and their families have long sought to clear their names of those terrible charges and reclaim the honor they won at the frozen lake. A Task Force Called Faith does just that.The forgotten heroes of Chosin—how Task Force Faith fought agai...

Since its first flight on 27 April 2005, the Airbus A380 has been the largest passenger airliner in the world. Instantly recognizable with its full-length upper deck, it represents the pinnacle of modern airliner design.