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2015 saw the worst American maritime disaster in decades. The captain of the SS El Faro commanded his crew to sail straight into a hurricane. The ship sank and all 33 crew members died. The sinking raised troubling questions: Why did the captain choose to sail into the hurricane? Why did no one on board or on shore stop him? And why was such an old and heavily loaded ship even allowed on the water? The crew of the SS El Faro is gone, but their haunting final hours were preserved by the ship’s black box.

Cabinetry and finish carpentry demand precision, planning, and strong technical understanding of fabrication and installation methods. This focused study guide presents the essential knowledge behind cabinet construction, millwork fabrication, trim installation, and architectural woodwork. Readers explore the full process of producing and installing cabinetry systems, from material selection and milling lumber to final alignment of doors, drawers, and trim components. The guide explains how cabinets and millwork are planned, fabricated, assembled, and integrated into interior spaces. Clear ...

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David...

What happened during those last days leading up to that night? And why did the flight go so badly wrong? John F. Kennedy Jr.’s last flight told as a docu-drama, including the events leading up to that fateful night. We also follow the story through the eyes and actions of an NTSB go-team as they investigate why his plane crashed. Plus, we see the effect JFK Jr.’s personal life had on events. This book allows us to understand easily how things went so badly wrong and why a president's son died. Consistently ranked in the top 10 Kindle Aviation books and in the top 25 Kindle Biographies ...

Master the complexities of project management with "PMP PMBOK 7 Edition" from Davidson's Audiobooks. Designed for professionals aspiring to excel in the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, this study guide is the quintessential companion for your preparation, structured around the latest PMBOK Guide – Seventh Edition.

Imagine owning your car outright—no monthly payments, no lender, no stress. In How to Buy a Great Used Car with Cash, Eric Bowie (Smart Money Bro) shows you how to take control of the car-buying process and keep more of your hard-earned money. Drawing from over 30 years of real-world experience buying cars with both loans and cash, this book offers a clear, practical roadmap for purchasing reliable used vehicles in today’s inflated and technology-driven market. Buying a used car can feel overwhelming. Prices are higher than expected, repair costs keep rising, and sellers often pressure ...

This is a dramatic and little-known story of the First World War, when the actions of a few men shaped the fate of nations. By 1914, Germany had ships and sailors scattered across the globe, protecting its overseas colonies and “showing the flag” of its new Imperial Navy. After war broke out on August 4 there was no hope that they could reach home. Instead, they were ordered to attack Britain’s vital trade routes for as long as possible.

Stop guessing. Start communicating. Your ability to protect your family shouldn't depend on a cell phone signal bar. You bought GMRS radios for peace of mind, family trips, overlanding, property comms, and “what if” moments. But right now? The range disappoints, the manual is confusing, and you’re never quite sure what button to press... or what to say. GMRS Radios: The Visual Command System is a practical, step-by-step field manual built for real life. Just the essential skills to turn your radios into a simple, reliable communications plan.

Operation Chrome Dome uncovers one of the Cold War’s most astonishing and unsettling secrets: for years, the United States kept nuclear-armed B-52 bombers flying around the clock, ready to launch a retaliatory strike at a moment’s notice. This gripping, factual narrative takes readers inside the hidden world of airborne deterrence—where “peace” was protected by aircraft carrying weapons capable of ending entire cities, and where routine missions depended on perfect discipline, flawless technology, and a constant battle against fatigue, weather, and human error.

Budget blowups, fuzzy plans, tough clients—those aren’t the root cause. Jobs go sideways when nobody takes the helm. In The Hard Hat Truth, builder, estimator, and consultant Mark Zitting cuts through the noise and names the real culprits: Owners hooked on “low bid” who pay for it later. Architects and engineers drawing in theory, not in reality. GCs who manage calendars instead of leading people. Subs who win on price and lose on performance. The blame game is loud. Results are quiet. This is a field manual, not a TED Talk.

What happens when intelligent machines aren’t just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids? You’ve heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently...

Are you ready to take your fire alarm systems knowledge to the next level and earn your NICET certification with confidence? NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I and Level II is a clear, practical roadmap for mastering fire alarm systems and passing both certification exams. Designed for aspiring and working fire protection professionals, this guide focuses on understanding how systems work, how they are designed, and how real-world conditions affect life safety.

Master the knowledge and skills required to excel as a California landscaping contractor with this comprehensive study guide. Covering planning, estimating, site preparation, hardscape, drainage, irrigation, lighting, planting, maintenance, and safety, this guide offers a complete overview of the technical concepts used in professional landscaping. Learn essential hardscape and drainage techniques, including proper grading, trenching, retaining walls, and surface stabilization. Understand irrigation system layout, water management, and lighting fundamentals to ensure landscapes perform ...

From author Earl Swift comes the surprising history of the U.S. interstate system, a fascinating route through the dreams, discoveries, and protests that shaped these mighty roads.

From the author of In the Hurricane's Eye and Valiant Ambition, the riveting and critically acclaimed bestseller and a major motion picture starring Chris Hemsworth, directed by Ron Howard. Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw, and Brendan Gleeson star in a film based on this National...

Step into a new era of project management education with this comprehensive, audio-first study guide built for the PMBOK Guide 8th edition, the global standard shaping how project work is understood and applied in practice. This edition brings clearer principles, practical focus areas, and an integrated performance domain structure designed for real-world delivery across predictive, agile, and hybrid environments.

The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the third most powerful navy in the world at the start of World War II, and came to dominate the Pacific in the early months of the war. This book details the Japanese ships which fought in the Pacific and examines the principles on which they were designed, how they were armed, when and where they were deployed and how effective they were in battle.

2015 Audie Award Finalist for Nonfiction Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving” (The Atlantic) story of the people who created the...

Flying has long represented the beautiful, high-stakes human drive to invent, to explore, to experience. Caroline Paul has known this since becoming a pilot at 20-years-old. Now she's in her fifties, and her long-term marriage is dissolving beneath her. She begins to fly a gyrocopter. Isn't it easier to learn a landing than a human heart?

From the author of national bestsellers The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter comes "a rousing tale of little-known heroes" (Booklist). The Few tells the dramatic and unforgettable story of eight young Americans who joined Britain's Royal Air Force, defying their country's neutrality laws and...