Voyageur Press: 331 books
Fighting Patton
George S. Patton Jr. Through the Eyes of His Enemies
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2011
He is remembered as an officer with few equals. A leader who attained legendary status while commanding corps and armies as a general during World War II. He was also well known for his eccentricity and controversial outspokenness. But no matter the opinion or label attached to his name, few can argue...
The All Americans in World War II
A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at War
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2010
On the night of July 9/10, 1943 the All Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped into history as they made their first parachute assault of World War II. Three others would follow: Salerno, Normandy, and Holland. In total the division served more than three hundred days in combat, a record unmatched...
More Than Courage
Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe: The Combat History of the
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2008
Drawing on many oral and unpublished written accounts from veterans of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Phil Nordyke brings the history of the regiment to life, conveying with remarkable immediacy and power what it was like to be there.This is history as it was lived by the men of the 504th,...
Milestones of Space
Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2014
A beautifully illustrated history of the exploration of space through the most iconic objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
Throughout the whole of human history, across all of Earth’s cultures and landscapes, countless individuals have gazed with wonder in the same...
Das Reich
The March of the 2nd SS Panzer Division Through France, June 1944
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2013
World-renowned British historian Sir Max Hastings recounts one of the most horrific months of World War II.
June 1944, the month of the D-Day landings carried out by Allied forces in Normandy, France.Germany’s 2nd SS Panzer Division, one of Adolf Hitler’s most elite armor units, had recently...
by Dennis Adler
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2011
Guns of the Civil War celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (1861–1865) with an elegant and richly detailed history of Colt, Henry, Manhattan, Remington, Sharps, Spencer, and S&W Firearms, and guns by many other rivals and contemporaries. This essential overview of the legendary...
Spyplanes
The Illustrated Guide to Manned Reconnaissance and Surveillance Aircraft from World War I to Today
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2016
A comprehensive history with descriptions of the world's most significant aircraft employed as "eyes in the sky."
For as long as there has been sustained heavier-than-air human flight, airplanes have been used to gather information about our adversaries. Less than a decade after the...
SpaceShipOne
An Illustrated History
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2011
“One of the most remarkable accomplishments in our conquest of gravity.” — Sir Arthur C. Clarke
In April, 2003, a company called Scaled Composites introduced SpaceShipOne to the world. SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History chronicles the development of the world’s first commercial...
by Max Hastings
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Bomber Command’s air offensive against the cities of Nazi Germany was one of the most epic campaigns of World War II. More than 56,000 British and Commonwealth aircrew and 600,000 Germans died in the course of the RAF’s attempt to win the war by bombing. The struggle in the air began meekly in...
by Valerie Porter, Lynn Stone
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2008
The first full-color, illustrated pocket guide to North American cattle, this handy book profiles more than 60 breeds of beef, dairy, and draft cattle. Whether you are farming 50 head of cattle or raising one cow--or simply want to learn about where your milk and meat come from--this invaluable resource...
Quilting Art
Inspiration, Ideas & Innovative Works from 20 Contemporary Quilters
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
Quilting is a craft, rich with tradition and homespun, practical applications. But it’s also an art--which, with needle, thread, fabric, and an idea, can give us a new way of looking at, and wrapping ourselves in, the world. This book profiles twenty American practitioners of that art, quilters...
Knitting Scarves from Around the World
23 Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2011
Here are 23 patterns for scarves from around the globe—including stylish traditional projects from Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, the Americas, and Asia. Pattern introductions provide a background of knitting techniques from that part of the world, including schematics and charts.
Mastering the Potter's Wheel
Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Potters
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Take your skills - and your work - to the next level. Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques offered in the chapters that follow. From a variety...
The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens
Chicken Breeds for Your Home Flock
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2016
Chickens have pecked their way into our backyards and they're here to stay. Useful creatures in myriad ways, chickens do much more than simply lay fresh eggs--and different breeds of chickens are good for different reasons. The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens organizes those many breeds in an easy-to-read...