Bill Yenne je autorom niekoľkých románov a viac ako troch desiatok kníh s historickou tematikou. Prispel tiež do encyklopédií o oboch svetových vojnách. Jeho diela sú chválené pre svoju živosť a schopnosť spojiť precízne bádanie s pútavým rozprávaním. Skúma podstatu vodcovstva, hrdinstva a zložitosti histórie, pričom jeho práce sú cenené pre svoju hĺbku aj čitateľnosť. Yenne dokáže z histórie vytvoriť fascinujúce príbehy, ktoré rezonujú u čitateľov aj kritikov.
Unikátna kniha, ktorá nemá na svete obdoby. Technické popisy a zaujímavosti o takmer päťdesiatich lietadlách - čierna kniha leteckého priemyslu.
Lietadlá, ktoré celkom zlyhali alebo boli zkonštruované nezmyselne.
Stroje, ktoré boli príliš ťažké a mali slabý motor, takže sa nedokázali odlepiť od zeme. Iné síce vzlietli, ale už nedokázali pristáť.
Northropov bombardér B-2 Stealth - jedna z najhorších amerických zbraní, a podobne.
Kompletná prehliadka všetkého zlého, čo letecký priemysel v uplynulom storočí vyrobil.
Přezdívka Bílá růže ze Stalingradu patřila ruské stíhací pilotce Lidiji Vladimirovně Litvjakové, která byla leteckým esem i podle mužských měřítek a vůbec nejlepší stíhačkou všech dob. Stala se vycházející hvězdou sovětského letectva a za jejích začátků se jí v bojích nad Stalingradem podařilo sestřelit pět německých strojů. Oproti rozšířené představě byla také vůbec první ženou, která německý letoun sestřelila. Nakonec dosáhla během šedesáti šesti bojových letů nejméně dvanácti ověřených vítězství.
Kniha popisuje její osudy od narození ve Stalinově Rusku, přes smrt otce, který byl během čistek na konci třicátých let zatčen a poté zastřelen, její prvotní výcvik v aeroklubech, instruktorskou dráhu, až k detailním popisům účasti v bojích, zpočátku v ženském leteckém stíhacím pluku, posléze v ryze mužských stíhacích plucích. Osud Litvjakové byl zvláštní i po smrti: Při jedné akci zmizela a byla prohlášena za nezvěstnou, aby se poté vyrojily pověsti o její spolupráci s Němci. Až v roce 1979 byly objeveny její ostatky a bylo potvrzeno, že zahynula v bojové akci, a teprve v roce 1990 obdržela in memoriam titul Hrdiny Sovětského svazu, na který byla navržena už za války.
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.
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.
