Military Research

Discover the definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, in this Pulitzer Prize finalist from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51. No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial...

NOW THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE NUREMBERG STARRING RUSSELL CROWE AND RAMI MALEK In 1945, an improbable relationship between the fallen Reichsmarschall, Hermann Goering, and ambitious US Army physician, Douglas Kelley, becomes a hazardous quest into the nature of evil “The book is a page turner...

Bob Lazar was a brilliant young physicist that found himself employed at a top-secret facility in the middle of the desert outside Las Vegas. Under the watchful eye of the government elite, he is tasked with understanding an exotic propulsion system being used by an advanced aerospace vehicle he is told came from outer space. The stressful work and long, odd hours start to wear on Bob and he becomes concerned for his safety. He tells his wife and a couple close friends about what he's doing in the desert, and his employers find out and are furious.

On June 4, 1944, the course of World War II was forever changed. That day, a US Navy task force achieved the impossible—capturing a German U-Boat. Called Operation Nemo, it was the first seizure of an enemy ship in battle since the War of 1812, one of the greatest achievements of the US Navy and a victory that shortened the duration of the war. A deeply researched, fast-paced World War II narrative for the ages, Charles Lachman’s white-knuckled war saga and thrilling cat-and-mouse game is told through the eyes of the men on both sides of Operation Nemo.

Deep in the abyss of Loch Ness, a forty-year-old secret is waking up. High school English teacher Isla McKenna knows the old rules of the loch: show respect, stay off the water after dark, and never mock the deep. But when billionaire Julian Croft builds Serenity Point Lodge—a modernist glass palace—directly over the water, he disturbs a territorial titan that has been studied, enhanced, and imprisoned for decades. Marine biologist Dr. Rowan Cade arrived chasing acoustic phantoms, but he found a biological nightmare. The "accident" that claimed an elite guest was no slip; it was a ...

A famed political scientist's classic argument for a more cooperative world We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation, political scientist Robert Axelrod seeks to answer this question. In 1980, he organized the...

“One of the very best World War II books in many years…A great read.” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA * “Fans of Unbroken will love this book.” —Doug Stanton In the tradition of Ghost Soldiers, a “riveting” (The Wall Street Journal) World War...

The extraordinary, must-read story of the brave, bold Hubert Wilkins - Australia's most adventurous explorer, naturalist, photographer, war hero, aviator, spy and daredevil - brought to life by Australia's greatest storyteller. Sir Hubert Wilkins is one of the most remarkable Australians who...

“Without question this is the best popular account of the last war fought between the United States and Great Britain. . . . In a gripping narrative the author not only explains the importance of the War of 1812 but vividly recreates its exciting land and sea battles.” —Robert V. Remini...

Containment: Contractors, Spies, and the Hidden War to Capture Non-Human Intelligence For more than seventy-five years, the public has been told there is nothing to see. Weather balloons, misidentified aircraft, atmospheric illusions – the excuses have changed, but the denials have not. Behind the press conferences and carefully worded statements, a different story has unfolded: a secret, global effort to find, recover, and weaponize technology that did not originate on Earth. In Containment, investigative author Colton Reiss pulls back the curtain on that hidden world. Drawing on ...

Fishers of Men is the true account of secret operations in Northern Ireland carried out by the British Army's most clandestine unit. It tells the unique story, through Rob Lewis' own extraordinary experiences, of an essential instrument in the fight against terrorism, that of covert intelligence gathering. The men and women who work in this field are a special breed who undertake hazardous risks with unflinching tenacity and professionalism - the price of negligence is high and the need for secrecy must be preserved even at the expense of personal relationships.

Traducido del inglés al español (de España) Romance Paranormal de Operaciones Especiales Militares con Cambiaformas Mantenido prisionero en una instalación de pruebas remota en medio de la selva amazónica brasileña, sometido a torturas y abusos, el cambiaformas y macho alfa Wilson Rousseau hace tiempo que perdió la esperanza de ser rescatado. Los días se funden entre sí hasta que no puede evitar anhelar la muerte. Salvado de su aislado infierno por la llamada de socorro de una mujer, siente una conexión instantánea con ella. Kimberly pensaba que estaba haciendo un viaje a ...

In this fascinating account, cultural historian Kathy Peiss reveals how book and document collecting became part of the new apparatus of intelligence and national security, military planning, and postwar reconstruction. Focusing on the ordinary Americans who carried out these missions, she shows how they made decisions on the ground to acquire sources that would be useful in the war zone as well as on the home front.

Chronicles of Chinese Martial Arts by Tang Hao is a seminal work that meticulously traces the historical development, techniques, and evolution of Chinese martial arts. Translated by Chen Faxing, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the origins, cultural significance, and military applications of various martial disciplines, from traditional hand-to-hand combat to weapon-based techniques. Tang Hao, one of the most influential martial arts historians of the 20th century, employs a rigorous scholarly approach, combining field research, historical texts, and practical knowledge to ...

An unbelievable series of events led to the establishment of the Northwest Electro-development Laboratory, later the U.S. Bureau of Mines Albany Research Center. Though the fledgling lab had difficulty securing staff due to World War II, world-renown metallurgist William J. Kroll was hired early on as a consultant after fleeing Nazi occupation. Kroll, who had pioneered a method for producing commercial titanium, worked with his core group of associates to develop malleable zirconium, just as a need arose for the little-known metal.

After the last shots of World War II were fired and the process of rebuilding Germany and Europe began, the Western Allies and the Soviet Union each tried to obtain the services of the Third Reich's leading scientists, especially those involved in rocketry, missile technology, and aerospace research.

Embark on a fascinating exploration of time and history with our new eBook, "Unearthing the Past." This compelling guide will take you deep into the roots of genealogy intertwined with the untold tales of local history. "Unearthing the Past" serves as a welcoming gateway for anyone delving into the intriguing world of local history and genealogy. The first chapter warms up your curiosity, setting a solid introduction to local history and genealogy, driving home the intrinsic connection between the two. Finding your bearings, chapters two and three equip you with the necessary compass for ...

Adam awakened after decades of suspended animation with a genetically enhanced body and an implanted A.I. named Nan. He was now endowed with boundless potential but unrealized potential is of little benefit. With Nan's help he overcame many challenges but his greatest and most dangerous challenge was fighting and defeating a gang of slavers. He realized that one victory was not the end of the issue and his goal became permanently ending this evil organization that threatened the very survival of the fragile remnants of humanity. In order to accomplish this he would have to fully realize his...

The aliens are real. Their message? Maybe a warning. Maybe a threat. One man holds the key to humanity’s survival. Dallas, 2072. Jack Slater has chased whispers of alien contact his whole life. Now, as the head of a top-tier, government-backed UFO research unit, he's finally being taken seriously—just in time for the unimaginable to happen. During a lighthearted interview with an inquisitive reporter, a massive alien craft appears… and beams a mysterious probe straight into his office. Jack’s instincts kick in, saving their lives—but raising far bigger questions. Was it an attack...

Skyward Shadows: A Century of UFO Secrets Unraveled” tears into the unexplained—over 125 years of UFOs and UAPs that won’t stay buried. From 1897’s eerie airships drifting over America to 2025’s cutting-edge GREMLIN sensors chasing blips no jet can match, Logic Paradox—a US Army vet forged in Iraq’s chaos—slams the veil of government smoke screens and half-truths. With unfiltered grit, he digs through declassified files, radar logs, and burned earth, tracing a thread too wild to dodge: craft defying physics, shadows pacing shuttles, kids and pilots staring down the ...