All books using the keywords: T.R. Lazorishak

America is full of great small towns! In this booklet, the author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers interesting photos and brief summaries of sights/things to do of a sampling of some of America's most charming small places... From California...to Iowa...to Pennsylvania...to New England...check out some interesting towns!

Ever wonder where famous people like Chuck Yeager were born? How about Taylor Swift? In this booklet, the author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers birthplaces (and interesting tidbits) on everyone from Billy the Kid to Sharon Stone (who grew up in Pennsylvania not far from the author's childhood hometown)... Interesting photographs are added to enrich the reader's experience... History buffs will enjoy the stroll down memory lane... but anyone, whether 15 or 85, should find this booklet an interesting read

Have you ever wondered where the famous fighter pilot/test pilot Chuck Yeager was born? In this booklet, the author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers interesting photos (and short biographies) of everyone from actor Alan Alda (of M*A*S*H fame) to Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay, Jr.)...to Tejano singer Selena (tragically murdered)... It's a brief but fascinating look at some of America's most famous people!

They are tiny birds that dart around North & South America flapping their wings at incredible rates! It's the hummingbird, one of God's most alluring and beautiful creatures... The author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, is neither an ornithologist or bird-watcher... He just happens to appreciate the magnificent beauty of the little hummingbird... In this brief look, the author highlights various species...from the Allen's hummingbird to the Tawny-bellied hermit hummingbird... Enchanting photographs illustrate just how amazing the tiny creatures are! Like many Americans, perhaps you have a hummingbird feeder in your backyard... At any rate, enjoy the visual feast of ...

In this booklet, the author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers interesting color photos of "roundels" (the insignia on an aircraft's wings & fuselage) that display the country of origin...sometimes, in striking national colors... Nowadays, air forces from the Royal Netherlands Air Force to the U.S. Air Force often display subdued roundels (as a form of camouflage)... Here's hoping the reader enjoys the interesting, sometimes colorful, world of military aircraft insignia; they are used by large nations but also other smaller nations like Ireland, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia...& many others!

In this, the author's second volume of famous people when young, he highlights various men & women... from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie to the tallest man who has ever lived, Robert Wadlow, of Alton, Illinois, a verified 8'11.1"! (shown on the front cover with his Dad)... The author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers an interesting glimpse into the appearance (and lives) of famous persons living & deceased (including their places of birth)...

On February 24th, 2022, Russian military forces, under the command of President Vladimir Putin, attacked & invaded a sovereign country: Ukraine This abhorrent, illegal invasion has led to untold death & suffering for both Russia and Ukraine... In this booklet, the author offers interesting, sometimes provocative, photos that highlight the insanity of Putin's actions... Ukrainians have resisted occupation valiantly...and continue to do so... We can only hope that the War ends soon...and that Ukraine remains an independent nation...

In the early 20th century, aviation was in its infancy. Military aviation began to take shape. The U.S. Army Signal Corps' "Aeronautical Division" was designated as the first military aviation unit in the U.S. armed forces. With the help of men like the Wright Brothers (of Dayton, Ohio) and aircraft builder, Glenn Curtiss, things began to develop. This is a photographic journey showing airplanes and key personnel of the time (1908-1918). The United States Air Force of today has those early aviators of the U.S. Army to thank for its success and growth.

During World War II, millions of patriotic Americans served in the armed forces. Among the best and toughest were the U.S. Marines. In the Pacific theater, they fought tough, determined, fanatical opponents (the Imperial Japanese Army & Navy)...rarely willing to surrender...even when severely outnumbered... In this brief booklet, the author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers intriguing photographs of U.S. Marines and the intense battles they fought, as well as insignia, uniforms and rifles of both the U.S. and Japan... Though all Pacific battles aren't covered here, famous battles like Saipan and Okinawa are (one of the author's relatives, a U.S. Marine, was killed, ...