A history of the early days of Royal Navy destroyers, and how they evolved to meet new military threats.In the late nineteenth century the advent of the modern torpedo woke the Royal Navy to a potent threat to its domination, not seriously challenged since Trafalgar. For the first time a relatively cheap weapon had the potential to sink the largest, and costliest, exponents of sea power.Not surprisingly, Britain's traditional rivals invested heavily in the ...

This fully illustrated guide offers historical context and step-by-step instruction for building and modifying US aircraft carrier models.This volume in the ShipCraft series covers the Yorktown class of American aircraft carriers. These legendary ships kept the Japanese at bay through World War II, in the dark days between Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway, where the USS Yorktown herself was lost. The USS Hornet launched the famous Doolittle R...

"This magnificent book reinforces Norman Friedman's unparalleled reputation as a peerless author of maritime topics."— Australian Naval InstituteGradually evolving from the masted steam frigates of the mid-nineteenth century, the first modern cruiser is not easy to define—but for the sake of this book, historian Norman Friedman takes as a starting point Iris and Mercury of 1875. They were the Royal Navy's first steel-built warships; were designed primarily...

"A comprehensive survey of the design history and development of the Royal Navy's greyhounds of the sea."— WARSHIPS MagazineSince World War II, the old categories of destroyer and frigate have tended to merge, a process that this book traces back to the radically different "Tribal" class destroyers of 1936. It deals with the development of all the modern destroyer classes that fought the war, looks at the emergency programs that produced vast numbers of tr...

I CHOOSE: 180 Affirmations to Shape Your Life is a simple, grounding invitation to live from intention rather than reaction.At the heart of this book is a single idea: lasting change begins with choice. Not force. Not effort. Not constant motivation. Just the decision to turn in a new direction.The 180 affirmations in this book are intentionally structured to represent a complete shift—a 180-degree turn toward clarity, calm, self-trust, and alignment. Each ...

nner ClimateHow the State You Live In Shapes Everything That FollowsYou are not reacting to life.Life is responding to you.Most attempts at change focus on what can be seen: habits, goals, strategies, behavior. When those efforts fail, the explanation becomes personal—discipline, effort, mindset. But what if the problem is not effort at all?What if the results you experience are downstream effects of an invisible internal syst...

You were never becoming—You were always remembering.In a world that glorifies hustle, identity confusion, and constant striving, The Identity Upgrade offers a powerful alternative: inner recalibration. This book isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've always been beneath the conditioning, the proving, and the performance.Through grounded insights, poetic truth, and energy-shifting guidance, A.D. Baker invites you to:...

Unlock the Power of AI — No Tech Degree Required!In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from business to creativity, AI for Everyday People is your ultimate guide to thriving in the new era.Whether you're looking to boost your daily life, grow a side hustle, or ignite your creative spark, this book shows you exactly how to use powerful AI tools without getting lost in technical jargon.Learn how to work smarter, not ...

Are you tired of waking up in another year that looks just like the last?If you're feeling stuck in the same patterns, chasing goals that never quite stick, and wondering why real change seems to slip through your fingers — this book is your breakthrough moment.How Not to Waste Another Year is more than a motivational read. It's a step-by-step transformation blueprint for anyone ready to take ownership of their life, habits, mindset, and mo...

What if your wealth wasn't a number — but a frequency you could command?What if you could stop chasing success… and start embodying it — now?The Prosperity Recode isn't just a book. It's an identity shift. A neurological upgrade. A soul-level blueprint for collapsing timelines and stepping into the version of you who no longer begs for abundance — but broadcasts it like a frequency.Because here's the truth:

Get better results from AI—starting today.AI Prompts for Everyday People is a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone who wants to use artificial intelligence more effectively without technical jargon, coding, or overwhelm.If you've ever felt like AI should be more useful than it is, the problem isn't the technology—it's knowing what to say.This book gives you clear, ready-to-use prompts designed for real life: pla...

A tactical and technical history of the development of British, American, and Japanese naval air defense from the 1920s to the 1980s.This is an account of the evolution of naval fighters for fleet air defense and the parallel evolution of the ships operating and controlling them, concentrating on the three main exponents of carrier warfare: the British Royal Navy, the U.S. Navy, and the Imperial Japanese Navy. It describes the earliest efforts from the 1920s, but it...