Randy Walker Knihy

One of the world’s most well-known and respected athletes, Roger Federer has had a career that ranks among the most celebrated and successful in all of tennis history. This entertaining and illuminating chronicle of Federer’s trophy-laden journey is unique for its day-by-day format: every day of the calendar year is presented with a corresponding bit of fact, trivia, or an anniversary, including hallmark victories, statistics, quirky happenings, and quotations. Fans of a player widely considered the greatest of all time as well as sports fans in general will get to know the 17-time major champion better in a uniquely engaging way with this book.

Additional nose art and unusual markings as seen on todays B-52s, B-1Bs, FB-111s, F-16s, F-4s, and many others, including Desert Storm markings.

Nose art has evolved into a significant tradition within the Strategic Air Command, featuring a blend of historical and modern influences. While Tactical Air Command discourages non-standard markings, some Air National Guard units proudly display unique artwork. The book highlights the resurgence of playful themes, including cartoons and pin-up girls, reminiscent of classic names like "Memphis Belle." Today’s nose art is often crafted by professional artists or unit members, showcasing exceptional creativity on modern aircraft such as B-52s and FB-111s.

Fun and fact-filled, this compilation offers anniversaries, summaries, and anecdotes of events from the world of tennis for every day in the calendar year. Presented in a day-by-day format, the entries into this mini-encyclopedia include major tournament victory dates, summaries of the greatest matches ever played, trivia, and statistics as well as little-known and quirky happenings. Easy-to-use and packed with fascinating details, this compendium is the perfect companion for tennis and general sports fans alike.

Learn about the advances in longevity, genetics, nanotech, and robotics that can make a superior you possible very soon. Discussion includes questions such as What are the social and ethical implications of all this? What will your government say about all this? Will super villains raise havoc with tomorrow's technology enhanced humans?, etc.

One of the world' s most well-known and respected athletes, Roger Federer has had a career that ranks among the most celebrated and successful in all of tennis history. This entertaining and illuminating chronicle of Federer' s trophy-laden journey is unique for its day-by-day format: every day of the calendar year is presented with a corresponding bit of fact, trivia, or an anniversary, including hallmark victories, statistics, quirky happenings, and quotations. Fans of a player widely considered the greatest of all time as well as sports fans in general will get to know the 17-time major champion better in a uniquely engaging way with this book

"Fun and fact-filled, this compilation offers anniversaries, summaries, and anecdotes of events from the world of golf for every day in the calendar year. Presented in a day-by-day format, the entries into this mini-encyclopedia include major tournament victory dates, summaries of the greatest rounds ever played, trivia, and statistics as well as little-known and quirky happenings. Easy-to-use and packed with fascinating details, this compendium is the perfect companion for golf and general sports fans alike. It's a must for every country club and golf course in the world!"--Back cover.