Most Popular Books by Dwight Jon Zimmerman

Fly with the best in Top Gun: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority—the definitive, highly illustrated, in-depth look at the Navy''s famous fighter unit, including its history, technology, and culture. Top Gun: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority begins with a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the blockbuster film that helped America shake off the trauma of the Vietnam War and once again take pride in its military. The book then launches into the even more incredible story of why and how such men consistently capture the imagination of children, adults, pilots, and audiences around the world. Chapters spotlight pivotal military movies and television shows that presaged the movie Top Gun, including edge-of-the-seat vignettes and anecdotes of pilots and their lifestyles, the origin of the Navy’s fighter pilot program and its rigorous training, and how it inspired the Air Force’s counterpart, Red Flag. Other chapters highlight what it takes to be a pilot in other branches of the armed forces, and takes a look back in time at the most notorious (and feared) pilots of World War I and World War II from all around the globe. Fast forward to the jet age, when the first aces flew hair-raising missions over Korea and Vietnam, and learn how past and contemporary aerial dogfighting really works. The book also reveals the many technological advances that transformed aerial combat from the dangerous, unsynchronized machine guns that bounced bullets off propellers in World War I to today, where air-to-air missiles are launched by pilots who have no visual contact with an adversary, and finally illustrates how drones are adding a new dimension to the meaning of Top Gun. Finish with an in-depth look at Naval Station Fallon, one of the most modern and renowned American naval stations, located outside Fallon, Nevada. Top Gun: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority concludes with a look at Top Gun 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the biggest action movies of all time and the one that made Tom Cruise a worldwide superstar. Featuring over 200 photos, new interviews and stories from aces, engineers, commanders, and more, and written by best-selling author and president of the Military Writers Society of America, Dwight Zimmerman, Top Gun: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority is the must-have guide to the fastest, deadliest, most storied aerial combat squadron the world has ever known.

The Life Steve McQueen explores and celebrates the films, racing, style and overall life that made Steve McQueen The King of Cool and an enduring icon. Steve McQueen remains the embodiment of cool some three decades after his death. Whether on the silver screen, racing a Triumph motorcycle across a California desert, dueling with other racers at Le Mans, or simply hanging with his pals, McQueen exuded an effortless style that belied his rough and tumble past. It’s a trick that ensures he continues to appear in advertising and pop culture all the while embraced by cinema, racing, and motorcycle fans as one of their own. He remains the ultimate guy’s guy. The Life Steve McQueen explores and celebrates the memorable aspects of McQueen’s life that, taken as a whole, defined the man and cemented his reputation as a Hollywood rebel and risk taker. Peppered with period photos, illustrations, posters, and more, The Life Steve McQueen surveys the movie roles, racing, personal style, art, and pop culture that all combined to crown the King of Cool and ensure his legacy.

People have been trying to find creative ways to kill each other since the beginning of time. The Book of Weapons covers the entire history of weaponry, from the earliest, most-primitive instruments to the remarkable advances in modern defence and warfare.

An inside look at seven of the most harrowing and significant Special Operations missions ever. Courage beyond reason. Loyalty beyond faith. Perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. These are just some of the qualities of the members of the U.S. Special Operation Forces. BEYOND HELL AND BACK details the seven defining Special Ops missions that have made the Special Operation Forces the best fighting unit in the world, including: *THE RESCUE OF BAT-21: The largest and longest Combat Search and Rescue mission in the Vietnam War lasted 17 days and cost the lives of 13 Americans—all to rescue one man and the invaluable knowledge he alone possessed. * TASK FORCE NORMANDY: Planned in secrecy and executed with flawless efficiency, Task Force Normandy was an Army/Air Force Special Operations joint op that fired the opening shots behind enemy lines in Operation Desert Storm. *OPERATION EAGLE CLAW: The devastating Special Forces operation mounted to retrieve 52 American hostages in Iran resulted in the deaths of eight members of the rescue team. This failure ultimately led to the creation of Special Operations Command. *BASHER 52: Captain Scott O''Grady was shot down over the "no fly" zone above Bosnia, and his daring rescue was one of the Marine Corps'' finest operations ever. These are a few of the dramatic true tales that represent the defining moments that helped shape the operational methods, planning, and deployment for all future Special Ops missions. BEYOND HELL AND BACK is the greatest collection of Spec Ops missions ever assembled.

A fascinating look at two of our bravest soldiers and the highest military decoration awarded in this country. Since the Vietnam War ended in 1973, the Medal of Honor, our nation''s highest award for valor, has been presented to only eight men for their actions "above and beyond the call of duty." All of these medals were awarded posthumously, as all had made the choice to give their lives so that their comrades might live. Using an extraordinary range of sources, The Medal of Honor and Two American Heroes tells the stories of two of these eight brave men—Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith and Corporal Jason Dunham—and dramatically details how they found themselves in life-or-death situations, and why they responded as they did. Previously published as part of UNCOMMON VALOR, winner of the Military Writers Society of America''s highest honor: The Founder''s Award

Lincoln''s Last Days is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic nights in American history—of how one gunshot changed the country forever. Adapted from Bill O''Reilly''s bestselling historical thriller, Killing Lincoln, this book will have young readers—and grown-ups too—hooked on history. In the spring of 1865, President Abraham Lincoln travels through Washington, D.C., after finally winning America''s bloody Civil War. In the midst of celebrations, Lincoln is assassinated at Ford''s Theatre by a famous actor named John Wilkes Booth. What follows is a thrilling chase, ending with a fiery shoot-out and swift justice for the perpetrators. With an unforgettable cast of characters, page-turning action, vivid detail, and art on every spread, Lincoln''s Last Days is history that reads like a thriller. This is a very special book, irresistible on its own or as a compelling companion to Killing Lincoln.

Depicts the Vietnam War from its expansion in the early 1960s through the evacuation of Saigon in 1975, plus what happened at home, including the antiwar movement, assassinations, Watergate, and more.

"Based on the business novel, The Goal: A process of ongoing improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox."

Uncommon Valor from Dwight Jon Zimmerman and John D. Gresham presents a fascinating look at six of our bravest soldiers and the highest military decoration awarded in this country. Since the Vietnam War ended in 1973, the Medal of Honor, our nation''s highest award for valor, has been presented to only eight men for their actions "above and beyond the call of duty." Six of the eight were young men who had fought in the current war in Iraq, Afghanistan, or both. All of these medals were awarded posthumously, as all had made the choice to give their lives so that their comrades might live. Uncommon Valor answers the searing question of who these six young soldiers were, and dramatically details how they found themselves in life-or-death situations, and why they responded as they did. For the first time, this book also provides a comprehensive history of the Medal of Honor itself—one marred by controversies, scandals, and theft. Using an extraordinary range of sources, including interviews with family members and friends, teammates and superiors in the military, personal letters, blogs posted within hours of events, personal and official videos and newly declassified documents, Uncommon Valor is a compelling and important work that recounts incredible acts of heroism and lays bare the ultimate sacrifice of our bravest soldiers.

"Originally published by Topps Comics as Jurassic Park: Raptors hijack issues #1-4 and Jurassic Park annual #1"--Vol. 3.

Collects Dakota North #1-5, Web of Spider-Man (1985) #37, Power Pack (1984) #46, Daredevil (1998) #107-110, and material from Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #3. Sheu0092s the Marvel Universeu0092s most stylish detective! Dakota North is smart, tough and no-nonsense, and if you have a problem, sheu0092ll solve it. And her business turns into a family affair when her father and brother become embroiled in a mystery that takes Dakota all the way to Europe! Meanwhile, the knife-wielding Slasher is targeting supermodels u0097 and next on the list is Mary Jane Watson. But the killer didnu0092t reckon on a Spider-Man/Dakota North team-up! Plus: Dakota helps the Wasp fell a giant, and risks her life alongside Daredevil and Luke Cage to keep an innocent man off of death row. But what bizarre crime could unite Dakota North with Power Pack and the Punisher?

Finally inside the Psion temple, The Omega Men learn of the extience of the true Psion ruler.

Everything you wanted to know about the X-Men -- their incredible powers, their best team-ups, their greatest battles, etc. -- is here.

The Book of War covers all the significant armed conflicts from 1479 b.c. right up to the present day. Organised chronologically, this fascinating survey details the clashes of early military empires through modern warfare, charting all the major wars and battles fought in between.

Biography of American Indian Shawnee tribe chief, Tecumseh.

Military history.

People have been trying to find creative ways to kill each other since the beginning of time 1,000,000 Years of Weapons cover the entire history, from the earliest, most-primitive instruments up to remarkable advances in modern defence and warfare. Comprehensively illustrated and organised chronologically, this fascinating survey covers nearly every arsenal ever invented, ranging from slings and blow guns to improvised explosive devices and blackout bombs. Perfect for military buffs, 1,000,000 Years of Weapons is also ideal for anyone intrigued by war and invention. Tools of war through the ages include the Club, Sling, Greek Fire, Blowgun, Hot Oil, Boomerangs, Spear, Axes, Dirk, Dagger, Swords, Throwing knives, Bow, Flail, Mace, Nunchaku, Crossbow, Catapult, Trebuchet, Arquebuses, Morning Star, Halberd, Shuriken, Volley gun, Cutlass, Blunderbuss, Wheelock, Bayonets, Knuckle-duster, Pom-pom, Barbed wire, Aerial bombs, Incendiary Weapons, Land mines, Hand grenades, Limpet mines, Tanks, Bazooka, Flamethrower, Apache helicopter, Biological weapons, ABM systems, Cluster bombs, Unmanned ground combat vehicles, Electromagnetic bombs, Stealth aircraft and Spy satellites.

"Originally published by Topps Comics as The X-files issues #30-41."--Indicia.

''Mars Attacks Classics'' brings back your favourite comics from the past. This volume contains seven more issues.

Join the soul-stealing femme fatale as she hosts her first comic anthology, in celebration of her 25 years as SWC''s first lady of horror!This chilling one-shot special features cover art by Louis Small Jr. (Vampirella, Supergirl) and contains:?The Old, Dark Manse,? an introduction starring Lori, written by Lorelei: Sects and the City author Steven A. Roman, with pencil art by Uriel Caton (JSA Annual, Heartstopper: The Legend of La Bella Tenebrosa) and inks by ?Chainsaw? Chuck Majewski (Harvey Kurtzman''s New Two-Fisted Tales).''All in Color for a Crime,? by Steven A. Roman and artist Lou Manna (Young All-Stars, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents). Toby Bartlett is obsessed with comic books. And when someone beats him to a rare collectible, then that kid better beware''or should Toby be the one fearing for his own safety?Requiem for Bravo 6,? by Dwight Jon Zimmerman (Web of Spider-Man, Transformers) and artist Juan Carlos Abraldes Rendo. A special-ops team on a mission of life and death! Will they succeed in carrying it out''and if so, what will be their ultimate fate?Plus: ?The Basilisk,? a ?Lori''s Feary Tale? written by Roman and drawn by John Pierard (Graphic Classics, My Teacher Fried My Brain). If a rooster and a snake did the horizontal mambo, would it produce such a hideous progeny as the basilisk? And what could possibly kill it?

"The New Mutants have government super-agents to the right of them and mutant terrorists to the left of them, but who''s the big white-haired guy standing front-and-center? Cable has time-traveled to the historic moment when he takes over the team, but his worse half Stryfe is right behind him and one step ahead of him! The road to X-Force starts here!"--Dust jacket.

This extraordinary book for young adults, presents the early exploits of important generals in American history-pivotal moments in their young careers that occurred before fame illuminated their lives. Washington, Lee, Grant, Pershing, MacArthur, Eisenhower, and Patton are names recognized by all. They are among a select group of American military leaders that achieved unparalleled levels of greatness. At the pinnacle of their careers, many of these leaders possessed the power to change the course of the world''s history. First Command tells what it was like for these and other men-and more recently, women-at the beginning of their careers, when the path before them held little promise and contained many obstacles.

Wolverine faces occult intrigue against Abdul Alhazred and fallout from the acts of vengeance bring him up against the Ninjas of Deathwatch. Guest-starring Ghost Rider.