Few in Chicago sports history have been as beloved on both the North and South Sides of the baseball-crazy city as Steve Stone--a privilege that made no small contribution to the incredible stories shared in this fun baseball exploration led by the man himself. Part anecdote and part analysis, the book shares the unique slant of the American League Cy Young Award-winning pitcher and fan-favorite broadcaster on the game that has been his passion for nearly five decades. He starts by analyzing the game position by position; illustrating his points with personal experiences and the players he...
Few in Chicago sports history have been as beloved on both the North and South Sides of the baseball-crazy city as Steve Stone--a privilege that made ...
The Harrier has a unique place in aviation history as the most successful VTOL aircraft to date. Born from the need during the Cold War for an aircraft that could operate even if airfields had been destroyed. The Harrier has become yet another British aviation icon alongside the Spitfire and Concord. Under a small but outstanding team under designer Sir Sydney Camm designer of Hawker Hurricane fame along with Sir Stanley Hooker Bristol's Technical Director led to the P.1127 forerunner to the Harrier. Such was its success that it was also built under licence in America by McDonnell Douglas...
The Harrier has a unique place in aviation history as the most successful VTOL aircraft to date. Born from the need during the Cold War for an aircraf...
German infantry during World War Two was the most highly trained infantry in the world. They trained hard and fought even harder. These individuals had a very tough job fighting through cold winters and the rainy season when the ground became a quagmire. Having to live and fight in thick mud. The Red Army fought back just as hard. In the end the Red Army had the numerical advantage which turned the course of the war as stretched supply lines and a lack of manpower conspired against the Germans. At times this is a very graphical and violent read that some may find disturbing. But, to truly...
German infantry during World War Two was the most highly trained infantry in the world. They trained hard and fought even harder. These individuals ha...