John Norris: 22 books

A wildly entertaining biography of the trailblazing Washington columnist and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for commentary   Before there was Maureen Dowd or Gail Collins or Molly Ivins, there was Mary McGrory. She was a trailblazing columnist who achieved national syndication and reported...

A dynamic history showing the development and use of artillery since the first primitive weapons of the 11th centuryThrough detailed research, John Norris has traced the development of artillery through the ages and up to the dawn of the 21st century, to provide a fascinating study of this principal...

Mortars were used throughout the Second World War by all armies and in all theatres. Although a very simple weapon they could greatly enhance the firepower of infantry formations, giving them their own mobile artillery arm. They repeatedly proved their worth in both offensive and defensive situations,...

The ‘nose art’ that decorated WW2 aircraft has received considerable attention but the images and slogans that decorated land vehicles has been less widely appreciated. This visually stunning book displays many fine examples (original or faithfully recreated) of the art that adorned the military...

The bayonet is an essential item of a soldier's kit even on today's modern hi-tech battlefield. This work examines the origins of this humble weapon and the 'cult of the bayonet' as espoused by the Russian General Alexander Suvorov who asserted that “The bullet misses, the bayonet does not”. The...

This historical thriller is a novel of layered secrets, fickle love, and tests of mettle. The story follows Edith, an ostracized noblewoman, and Aidan, a timid monastic novice, as they strive to protect a mysterious book from the conquering Normans. For this unlikely pair, the text with a golden falcon...

A full history of the crucial role played by drums in the history of warfare, including previously untold stories from the American Civil War and Napoleonic WarsMilitary drummers have played a crucial role in warfare throughout history, as soldiers marched to battle to the sound of the drums and...

At times, something is coming at you so fast that there is no time to get out of the way. There is only enough time to bend over, grab your ankles, and kiss your tail goodbye, saying, Oh-oh.

In Mercedes, Texas, tensions are high during the summer of 1963. When Alton Bakers father accepts a job in Brownsville that comes with a long daily commute, he invites Alton to share the ride, allowing him to change schools. Alton, an intelligent, friendly high school sophomore, accepts the challenge,...

Harriman was born of the dreams of prohibitionists who believed they could found a model city of industry where workers would be free from the corrupting influences of demon rum. In the beginning, Harriman appeared to be on the road to achieving this vision: in its first two years, the population exploded...

A must-have book for any military vehicle enthusiast, detailing more than 100 classic military vehicles from U.S., UK, Russian, and German forcesMany thousands of different types of vehicles were used by the armies during World War II for various roles, including the fighting vehicles such as armored...

In modern society the thought that someone would organize a deadly competition with a rival, risking his life over a point of honor, is incomprehensible. That this form of resolution would become an accepted "sport," with noble gentlemen even possessing sets of special duelling pistols,...

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Book to be published, SKIING IN CHINA by John G. Norris. The idea and goal is to reach a broad spectrum of potential buyers by approaching various levels of winter sports federations, National Ski Councils, Equipment manufacturers and distributors, Universities, Government agencies, airlines, tourism...