United States Naval Aviation 1910-1918 for the first time provides a comprehensive study of the formation and initial deployment of naval aviation in a world war. The late eminent naval historian R.D. Layman wrote that the subject of naval aviation has, "never been adequately explored, had been often underestimated, ignored, or unrealized." The author of this book, based upon over thirty years of research into the subject of World War I aviation, and based upon both primary and secondary reference sources, has compiled into one source a complete history of the early development of naval...

Explore the collectible world of angels. For thousand of years people have believed that angels are spiritual entities that can channel God's messages through voices (verbal or intuitive), dreams, and visions. From the Bible to the movie It's A Wonderful Life, angels have been portrayed as guarding and helping human beings in their worldly lives. These divine hosts have inspired great artists through the ages and have spawned countless pieces of memorabilia. A brief overview of "Angelology" begins this book of antique-to-modern angel collectibles, including statues, perfume bottles, Christmas...