Adam Woog

While the Secret Service is thought of synonymously with the President of the U.S., only one agent has ever died in the line of duty protecting a President. Private Leslie Coffelt was killed during his duty of protection of President Harry Truman. Readers will learn that there is a rich, varied history of the Secret Service, and that there are several different positions within the service. They will learn about the education, training, and equipment...

Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives, these subjects make up the life's work of officers in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The ATF, unlike the other federal law enforcement agencies, though, the ATF also oversees and regulates legitimate organizations and companies to make sure that criminals do not steal the kind of chemicals that can be used to make bombs. The ATF encompasses a wide variety of duties under the auspices...

It isn't widely known, but the FBI recognizes that their men and women have lives; the agency offers a part-time program, which allows an agent to work 16 to 32 hours a week. Give your readers a cool look inside the various careers of the FBI. This book covers the various types of jobs and internships that readers can pursue, detailing the education, training, and equipment candidates would need for different FBI roles. Real life stories and cases...

Give your readers a comprehensive book that details the various of jobs and internships that readers can pursue in forensic science. Readers are provided with details regarding the education, training, and equipment that candidates would need for different roles. This book covers the history of forensic science, its role in the community, and the type of public service its officers provide. It also features stories from real cases and members of the...

Examines the roots of the civil rights movement, victories in Montgomery and Little Rock, sit-ins and freedom rides, marches in Birmingham, Selma, and Washington, D.C., and more.

Biography of Harry Houdini, the most famous magician the world has ever known. His name is still synonymous with mystery, illusion, and suspense.

A biography of Bill Gates including his childhood, his early work in computers, the founding of Microsoft and the expansion of the company, his private life, and future prospects.

Examines the personal life, career, and success of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.

Explores the public and private lives of Steven Spielberg, who has combined popular storytelling with artistic creativity to become hailed as the most successful film director in the world.