A. M. De Quesada Livres

The book explores Tampa Bay's deep-rooted connection to baseball, tracing its history from early days to the establishment of a major league franchise in the 1990s. The region is notable for hosting the most major league spring training games in the U.S., with teams like the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles. It highlights the vibrant local baseball culture, including Little League and recreational leagues, and recounts the formation of local teams in 1919, culminating in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' entry into Major League Baseball in 1995.

Set in 1885, the narrative follows Vicente Martinez Ybor as he acquires 40 acres of land northeast of Tampa to establish a thriving cigar industry. The story explores the challenges and triumphs he faces while building a community around his business, highlighting themes of entrepreneurship, immigration, and cultural identity. Ybor's vision transforms the area, making it a pivotal location for the cigar trade and shaping the lives of many who settle there.

Osprey's examination of the situation on the United States home front during World War II (1939-1945). The outbreak of World War II in Europe in 1939 led to cautious attempts to raise volunteer organizations among American men and women, to back the armed forces in the event of the USA becoming directly involved in the conflict. The attack on Pearl Harbor caused a huge surge of patriotic response, and voluntary enlistment in a wide range of auxiliary and civilian support services, as well as the armed forces, swelled vastly. Looking first at the background and general character of wartime life in the States, Alejandro de Quesada covers the main services, providing an interesting comparison with the conditions on the British Home Front and the experiences of other countries caught up in the war, examining organizations from the Red Cross to the Coast Guard. Full-color artwork reconstructions of the uniforms of over a dozen services are a unique feature of this book.

The narrative explores the experiences of Royal Air Force pilots who trained in Florida before World War II. Set against the backdrop of pre-war America, the story delves into their camaraderie, the challenges of training, and the contrast between their sunny surroundings and the impending war. It highlights the personal growth and resilience of these pilots as they prepare for the daunting task of defending Britain against the Blitzkrieg. This unique perspective sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of military history.

Amidst the backdrop of World War II, Royal Air Force pilots experienced a unique training phase in sunny Florida before engaging in combat against Hitler's Blitzkrieg. This narrative explores their transition from civilian life to military readiness, highlighting the camaraderie, challenges, and personal growth during this pivotal time. The story captures the contrast between the idyllic training environment and the impending chaos of war, emphasizing the resilience and dedication of these young pilots as they prepared to defend their homeland.