It is safe to say that sailing is one of the most adventurous activities one could engage in. This is especially true when one decides to sail around theworld single-handedly. A venture like this is truly a life-changing experience, as the skipper faces many serious obstacles. Yet there are those who simply cannotresist the call of the sea, attempting to complete this voyage again and again, setting various records and testing themselves in the roughest of circumstances. This book serves as the ultimate guide into the world of sailing, allowing you to come as close as possible to theexciting...

Drug Trafficking Illegal drug trade is one of the main components of the global black market. It is an industry worth billions of dollars, allowing its most influential figures to earn a staggering amount of money. It is also heavily related to increasing violence, as the cartels fight each other for their position in the market. The international community has launched various campaigns to fight this field of organized crime, with the United States being at the front line of the battle, since the country is the predominant destination of drug smuggling. This book contains explanatory and...

Central Intelligence Agency Since its creation in 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency has been one of the most important and notable figures in the national defense and security policies in the United States. Often operating in a covert and classified manner, it has been the object of various myths, suspicions and even accusations. Yet the agency itself makes it absolutely clear what its main aim is - protecting and advancing America's interests, sometimes at the highest of costs. This book gives a vast insight on the U.S. intelligence community's key-figure and the way it operates.

Often regarded as the most influential non-government owned company and controlling a significant portion of the global oil market, ExxonMobil is a true industry giant and a worthy successor of the once dominant Standard Oil. While environmental activists criticize the company's attitude towards issues like climate change and pollution, the Texas- headquartered corporation continues to make profit measurable in billions of US dollars and - as oil consumption will likely increase - will continue to do so, exploring new oil reserves even in regions like the Russian far east. In order to find...