Ross, David

A highly illustrated guide to civilian and military ships from the ancient world to the present day, including sailing ships, destroyers, ironclads, submarines, passenger liners, aircraft carriers, lake steamers and river vessels, cargo ships, minelayers and minesweepers, torpedo boats, frigates, cruisers, and dreadnoughts.

The World's Most Powerful Submarines features 52 of the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9 through the USS Ray and huge Japanese I-400 class of World War II, to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War. Also included are the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarine's development and history, a color profile view or cutaway, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, The World's Most Powerful Submarines is a colorful guide for the military and naval history enthusiasts.

The World's Most Powerful Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed and fought in the last 500 years.

An anthology of poems, limericks, and nonsense verses by British and American writers about nature, music, animals, love, and other topics.