Ocean State Libraries

An American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea is sunk by a nuclear torpedo with the loss of 6,000 hands. The U.S. retaliates with an attack on an Iranian submarine base, but as Lieutenant Commander Billy Baldridge discovers the real culprit is a lone Iraqi submariner, a far more elusive terrorist.

Deception, distance, and disaster test a weary military marriage in this classic novel of love and family by a #1 New York Times–bestselling author. After years of following her navy officer husband on assignment around the world, Grace Bennett realizes that she's left something behind-herself. Her husband, Steve, can't understand the unraveling of his wife's heart and is determined to set things right. Their already-strained relationship is...

Describes the development of nuclear carriers, the weapons and equipment they carry, and their value as deterrents to war.

Profiles some of the different aircraft carriers used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their designs, aircraft, weapons, and uses.

Discusses "floating airfields" and their role in maritime air power; how carriers are used in different navies; and the cost andthe pros and cons of these enormous ships.

"The realms of sky and sea collide on the decks of aircraft carriers. From landing to takeoff, it all happens on these incredible crafts. Readers will be amazed at detailed photographs of these massive machines, and will discover how these aquatic air bases are engineered and the materials they are made with. The anatomy of these crafts, from control rooms to runways, will transfix curious readers. They ll learn about the weapons aboard these military...