Bill Yenne est un auteur accompli dont les œuvres couvrent des récits historiques et des explorations fictives. Son écriture est célébrée pour sa vivacité cinématographique et sa rare capacité à être à la fois une excellente référence et un plaisir de lecture. Yenne explore les thèmes du leadership, de l'héroïsme et de la tapisserie complexe de l'histoire, rendant les sujets complexes accessibles et captivants. Les critiques et les lecteurs louent sa capacité à créer des récits rapides et palpitants qui offrent des aperçus profonds sur d'importantes sagas historiques.
Sitting Bull's name is still the best-known of any American Indian leader, but his life and legacy remain shrouded with misinformation and half-truths. This title traces his life from a headstrong youth (named Jumping Badger) and first contact with White settlers, through to his arrest and untimely death at the hands of the Indian Affairs police.
Convair Deltas: From SeaDart to Hustler tells the compelling story of America's aerospace industry in its heyday, when manufacturers boldly took the initiative to explore futuristic new designs by actually building and test flying airplanes to determine how well they would work, if at all. Convair led the way in this area with America's only complete family of delta-wing aircraft that included America's first delta-wing jet, the one-of-a-kind XF-92 experimental prototype, the XF2Y-1 jet-powered seaplane, the XFY-1 Pogo turboprop vertical takeoff and landing fighter, the F-102 Delta Dagger and F-106 Delta Dart supersonic missile-firing interceptors, and the revolutionary record-breaking four-engine B-58 Hustler - the world's first Mach 2 strategic bomber. Noted aviation author Bill Yenne thoroughly documents Convair's quest to conquer the aerodynamic mysteries of the delta wing with stories of the dramatic struggles and technological breakthroughs that gave the world some of its greatest fighter and bomber aircraft.
Eight Men who Led The Eighth Air Force to Victory over the Luftwaffe
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows the formation and evolution of the U.S. Army's Eighth Air Force shortly after Pearl Harbor. This unit pioneered strategic daylight bombing, significantly altering warfare tactics despite suffering heavy casualties. The personal stories of the brave men involved highlight their sacrifices and contributions, which were crucial to the Allies' eventual victory. The book also features photographs that enhance the historical context and honor the legacy of these aviators.
The B-52's development and five decades of service, from the Cold War and Vietnam to the Gulf Wars and Afghanistan, are featured in this comprehensive and heavily illustrated history.
Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume.From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including the presidents' official White House portraits, sidebars about each and every vice president and first lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover.The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
San Francisco is many things to many people. The popular slogan calls it "Everybody's favourite city," an appellation confirmed year after year as Conde Nast's 'Traveller' magazine rates the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Most San Franciscans call it simply "the City", with a capital "C", a convention followed in this book. Perhaps Rudyard Kipling summed it up best when he said, "San Francisco has only one drawback. 'Tis hard to leave."'San Francisco Then and Now' looks at where San Francisco has been, and how it appears today. Photographs of San Francisco at the end of the twentieth century are compared to views of San Francisco as it was in years past; from the 1850s to the 1950s. The pictures have been selected for their ability to tell a story about a particular landmark or part of the city. In some photos the changes are dramatic; in others, the changes at subtle but still revealing. In some cases two historical photographs are compared to show how certain parts of the city changed in the first decade after the 1906 earthquake. While the book's primary focus is on famous vistas and familiar landmarks, it also explores well-known neighbourhoods to provide a look how the places where most San Franciscans live have changed.This is the story of San Francisco and its people and how they have moulded this beautiful and picturesque place into one of the most visually exciting cities in the world.
After a quick stop to learn about the anatomy of beer, including ingredients, styles, and even museums, Beer: The Ultimate World Tour takes you to all the regions of the world and their beer.
The Heroic Saga of the Two Top-Scoring American Aces of World War II
The narrative focuses on the heroic rivalry between two exceptional World War II fighter pilots, who became symbols of aerial combat and resilience. As they engaged in legendary dogfights in their P-38s, their courage and skill not only earned them the title of aces but also inspired a beleaguered nation to persevere. Their story highlights the intense battles faced by pilots and the impact of their heroism on the morale of the country during a challenging time.
Take the beer tour of your dreams!Join author Bill Yenne on a whirlwind tour of the crafty world of beer. After a quick stop to learn about the anatomy of beer, including ingredients, styles, and even museums , The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Beer guides you through all the regions of the world and their famous brews .Inside, find maps , charts , illustrations , and photographs showcasing favorite brews of the areas. Featuring beer from regions Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Netherlands, USA, Caribbean, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and even the Far East. A section at the back gives you an overview of beer glassware , so you'll know which glass to use when sampling each regional brew.Grab a pint and delve into this sweeping tour of one of the world's favorite beverages!
The Trench Broom. The Annihilator. The Persuader. The Chopper. The Chicago Typewriter. The Tommy Gun. The Thompson submachine gun has gone by many names, and for nearly a century the gun’s image has been indelibly marked on the popular consciousness. In this broad-reaching cultural and military history, Bill Yenne charts the tommy gun's unpredictable and one-of-a-kind career, from its infamy in the hands of Al Capone and the Chicago mobsters, to its shady days with the IRA, to its indelible place in the arsenal of World War II, and its truly immortal and ongoing role in Hollywood. The tommy gun is without a doubt the most famous, and the most infamous, American firearm of the twentieth century. Since its birth in the aftermath of World War I, the tommy gun has enjoyed a varied career on both sides of the law. Though General John T. Thompson invented it for the American military, it first found notoriety thanks to its part in events such at St. Valentine's Day Massacre. But when the United States entered World War II, the gun's true power as an essential, life-saving weapon made it an iconic weapon of the American GI. Full of incredible stories from the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific, America's gangland, and Hollywood studio back lots, Bill Yenne's Tommy Gun is the definitive story of this unique American icon.