Skyhorse: 3546 books
Young Al Capone
The Untold Story of Scarface in New York, 1899-1925
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the “untouchable” Chicago gangster best known for orchestrating the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone’s remarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Tutored by the likes of infamous mobsters...
The Encyclopedia of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List
Over Fifty Years of Convicts, Robbers, Terrorists, and Other Rogues
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
In 1949, a crime reporter looking for a way to fill a column published the nation’s ten worst criminals as classified by the FBI: two accused murderers, four escaped convicts, a bank robber, and three confidence men.” In addition to the stark black and white photos that accompanied the article,...
The 21st Century Sniper
A Complete Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
The twenty-first-century sniper is a mature, intelligent shooter who leverages technology to his deadly advantage. He has spent thousands of hours honing his skills. He is a master of concealment in all environments, from the mountains of Afghanistan to the crowded streets of Iraq. He is trained in...
Bernie Sanders
In His Own Words: 250 Quotes from America's Political Revolutionary
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2015
Quotes from the Vermont senator and former presidential candidate, on topics from corruption to climate change to health care to wealth inequality.
The no-nonsense campaign of Bernie Sanders attracted a powerful following during the 2016 election, as ordinary people responded to the straight talk...
Dixie Victorious
An Alternate History of the Civil War
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
The author of Third Reich Victorious presents compelling alternate history accounts of a Confederate victory in the Civil War.
Ever wondered what would have happened if the Confederates had won the Civil War? This book not only says that it could have happened, but it also goes into detail...
Boston Marathon
Year-by-Year Stories of the World's Premier Running Event
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2017
From running legend Tom Derderian comes a comprehensive look at one of the most storied and celebrated athletic events in the nation, the Boston Marathon.
For more than 110 years, the race has been regarded as one of the world’s great racing traditions. From the narrow starting line on Main...
Absolute Madness
A True Story of a Serial Killer, Race, and a City Divided
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Absolute Madness tells the disturbing true story of Joseph Christopher, a white serial killer who targeted black males and struck fear into the residents of New York in the 1980s. Dubbed both the 22-Caliber Killer and the Midtown Slasher, Christopher allegedly claimed eighteen victims during a savage...
by Alan Axelrod
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Crucial moments from Lincoln’s inauguration to the New York draft riots to Stonewall Jackson’s death—and how they changed the course of US history.
This book not only selects the events that most influenced the causes and outcome of America’s Civil War, but also ranks them in order...
by Federal Aviation Administration
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2011
As far back as the twelfth century, people have loved to parachute. From China’s umbrella and Leonardo da Vinci’s pyramid-shaped flying device to the first air-plane jump in 1912, the urge to leap and soar with the wind has long been a part of history. Parachuting has come a long way since its...
The Complete Guide to Practically Perfect Grandparenting
Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes, Games, Crafts and More
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2015
Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes, Games, Crafts, and More
A beautiful, keepsake book packed with everything you need to be a terrific grandparent!
Beautifully illustrated and chock full of everything you need to be a great grandparent, The Complete Guide to Practically Perfect Grandparenting is the...
The Anvil of War
German Generalship in Defense of the Eastern Front
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2016
An unprecedented look at German operations on the Russian Front during World War II.
The Anvil of War collects US Army–commissioned reports by two highly ranked German officers who served on the disastrous Russian Front: Military Improvisations During the Russian Campaign, German Defense Tactics...
Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln
Strategies, Advice, and Words of Wisdom on Leadership, Responsibility, and Power
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2011
What is it about Abraham Lincoln that, 146 years after his death, continues to inspire us? Was it his commitment to honesty and his unfailing integrity? Was it his courage to stand up against the injustices of his day? Was it his ability to lead the American people through the perils of war and unify...
There's More You Should Know
A Journal of My Life
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2014
Whether their children have asked them to recapture treasured moments, stories, and traditions, or simply to record valuable family information, many seniors are now sitting down to write about their lives. But how does one get started on such a daunting project?
That’s where writing coach...
by Herman Graf, Honoré de Balzac, Edgar Allan Poe
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
A timeless anthology of chilling tales known to torment the mind and stir up nightmarish visions that can never be unseen.
Ghosts, murder, demonic possession, and psychological terror: these are just some of the subjects explored by the unparalleled writers in this superb collection. Lovers...