Lusted, Marcia Amidon

Describes the skills, training, and missions of the U.S. Marine Force Reconnaissance who perform search-and-seizure missions, investigating enemy coastlines, and gathering secret information as they provide support to every branch of the military.

Describes the skills, training, and missions of the U.S. Army Rangers who drop into combat zones by rappelling down cliffs and parachuting from aircraft to surprise enemy forces and lead the way for larger U.S. Army forces to enter battle.

The U.S. Army Delta Force fights terrorism, hunts down war criminals, and performs surveillance missions, and because of high-risk, classified missions they are often disguised as civilians.

An introduction to various military ships, covering carriers, battleships, and more.

Looks at the legal rights given to immigrants in the United States.

African Americans have participated in all of the country's major conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to the present. Their contributions were vital and their courage on the battlefield commendable. Often, however, the nation was less than grateful. This book tells the story of blacks in the U.S. Military. It is a story of courage and honor-a story that will both fascinate and inspire. Book jacket.

Examines the lives of the members of One Direction and their success in the music industry.

"Though most often remembered as one of the most brutal military conquerors of all time, Mongol leader Genghis Khan also introduced many enlightened methods of ruling, laws, and government systems that are still used today. From his childhood on the Mongolian steppe to his election as khan, Genghis Khan went on to establish an empire that stretched across Eurasia and that was held together through law and order. This resource will examine his life, his rule, and his legacy in today's world"--Amazon.com.

In the wake of every killer hurricane, devastating wild fire, severe drought, or once-in-a-century flooding event, it has become commonplace for scientists, politicians, and ordinary citizens to debate whether or not these severe weather events can be tied directly to climate change and global warming. The scientific consensus generally indicates that we are beginning to see upticks in extreme weather due to warming and the resulting shift in weather patterns. Certain politicians, business interests, and energy executives, however, forcefully reject such connections as unproven and speculative. Where does the truth lie? This anthology collects the strongest viewpoints from across the ideological spectrum and the globe and allows readers to evaluate the arguments and evidence for themselves before forming an educated opinion.

Discusses some of the worlds most high-flying circus acts and the science behind them.