Most Popular Books by Chris McNab

The U.S. Army is the most powerful military force on Earth. Every hour of every day it guards the United States and its citizens at home and abroad, ready to respond to any emergency with its elite personnel, hi-tech equipment, and massive firepower. This book explores how the U.S. Army defends freedom and democracy around the world. Since its creation, the Army has proved itself fighting wars as well as keeping the peace by deterring aggression. Today, Army soldiers are engaged deeply in the battle against terrorism, risking their lives to ensure that America does not suffer further terrorist attacks. Defending the Ground takes a comprehensive look at the history roles, and capabilities of our ground troops from 1775 to the present day massive military force. Discover the advanced weapons systems that allow the Army to dominate the battlefield. Learn about the Army''s structure and what it takes to become a soldier. Book jacket.

Britain''s secret war

Explains the coping skills necessary to handle captivity including enduring interrogation, working as a team in prison, escape techniques, and more.

Spanning 300 years, this book offers a guided tour of the life of a soldier, from the infantry of the 1700s to today''s modern soldiers.

Looks at life in five prestigious military units: U.S. Airborne Forces, the Israel Parachute Corps., Russian Spetsnaz forces, British SAS, and Australian SAS.

The brilliant theoretical physicist who changed the way we look at time and space. An over-achiever by any standard, Stephen Hawking''s life is the epitome of grit and determination over obstacles that might have defeated a lesser man. Beginning his study of physics at Cambridge University when he was just 17, Hawking became a dominant figure in the field of theoretical physics, achieving the prestigious role of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge by the age of just 37. He predicted the theory that black holes emit radiation, a discovery that was accepted as a significant breakthrough in theoretical physics. He also published widely and his A Brief History of Time was on the Sunday Times bestseller list for an astonishing 237 weeks. Hawking rose to the top of his field despite a devastating diagnosis of motor neurone disease at the age of 21 that rendered him increasingly paralyzed over the course of his life. Chris McNab looks at Hawking''s theories and their significance in the study of physics. He also examines how his attitude to life and work enabled his extraordinary achievements in spite of his physical limitations. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sirius Biographies brings together entertaining biographies of leading figures within world of science, business, technology and beyond, tracing their lives, legacy and the pioneering ideas that made them world-famous.

In contrast to mobile combat, a siege centers around a fixed location, historically ranging from simple hill forts through to entire fortified cities. For the defenders, their job has been to preserve the integrity of defenses, keep out the attackers, and maintain health, hygiene and nutrition until the siege is broken. The attackers, by contrast, have utilized a mixture of guile, patience, technology and brute force to wear down their opponents, smash through the defenses and force submission.

An illustrated history of criminal fakes and deceptions, and how they were uncovered. For as long as historical annals have been kept, they have recorded the frauds and fakes that have been imposed upon innocent dupes. Fakes, Scams and Forgeries details many of the most notorious acts of forgery, fraud and fakery that have taken place over the centuries, describing how they were perpetrated, how those who considered themselves experts were led astray and fooled, and how--often after many years--they were detected. As well as providing entertaining and in-depth profiles of famous forgers and legendary frauds, the text deals with the many modern scientific techniques that have been developed for the examination of suspect materials.

This book introduces readers to the best-equipped, most elite air force in the world and its unflagging mission to protect the citizens and interests of the United States. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) was only established in 1947 44 years after the Wright Brothers first flight; yet its aircraft, equipment, and power are unrivalled. Air National Guard squadrons monitor the skies over the United States. The USAF Space Command puts surveillance satellites into orbit around the Earth. And USAF Pacific Air Forces patrol 44 countries and over 100 million square miles of territory. Such roles demand elite personnel, and the USAF training programs for pilots and ground crew alike are among the most advanced in the world. Defending the Skies explores the USAF s origin, roles, and operations. See some of the USAF s most technologically advanced aircraft, and surveillance technology. Learn how USAF pilots train for combat and defense what it takes to join the Air Force. PUBLISHER S NOTE: Each title in this series contains a foreword from a noted security and antiterrorism expert who has served in the FBI, Marines, and police force, color photos throughout, and back matter that includes an index, chronology, and further resource lists of books and Internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series, encouraging library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content-rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers can reference back to the definitions building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader s comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos provide links via QR codes to online video content that gives a multimedia dimension to the topics. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader s knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

The world at war; the U.S. home front; Allied home front: Britain and the Soviet Union; Axis home front; the Holocaust; science and technology.

"Offering a concise account of one of the most complex movements in the Medieval period, The Crusades tells the story of five centuries of conflict that helped define Europe and the Middle East as we know it today." -- Book jacket.

Provides step-by-step instructions for treating a variety of medical injuries and conditions.

Introduces extreme sports such as parachuting, snowboarding, skiing, surfing and rock climbing and provides information on how to prevent and treat the most common injuries related to these sports.

Introduction -- Tanks -- Anti-tank vehicles -- Light tanks -- Engineer vehicles -- Amphibious vehicles -- Support vehicles -- Tracked APCs -- Half-tracks -- Wheeled APCs -- Armoured cars -- Internal security -- Anti-aircraft -- Rocket artillery -- Self-propelled artillery -- Gun tractors -- Light vehicles -- Trucks and transporters -- Index.

In any survival situation, it is vital that you adapt to your environ. as quickly as possible and make good use of the sustenance nature has to offer. This book contains everything the survivor needs to know about thriving in nature, from making tools and finding water to eating plants and catching fish. It is packed with practical info. and tips such as how to make a fire without the use of matches and how to make traps and snares to capture food. Later chapters adapt these principles to different terrains, incl. the desert, the Arctic, and the jungle, and survival at sea. Also instructs the reader how to identify and avoid dangerous animals such as snakes and spiders, the art of extracting poison, and how to tell edible plants and fungi from poisonous ones. Illustrations.