New Releases by Michael E. Goodman

"Elementary-level text and engaging sports photos highlight the St. Louis Cardinals'' MLB World Series wins and losses, plus sensational players associated with the professional baseball team such as Albert Pujols"--

"Approachable text and engaging photos highlight the Green Bay Packers'' Super Bowl wins and losses, plus sensational players associated with the team such as Davante Adams"--

"Approachable text and engaging photos highlight the New Orleans Saints'' Super Bowl wins and losses, plus sensational players associated with the team such as Willie Roaf"--

"Approachable text and engaging photos highlight the Raiders'' Super Bowl wins and losses, plus sensational players associated with the team such as Howie Long"--

Whether it is the Eichmann capture, the Munich revenge plot or the Entebbe rescue mission, they all illustrate the independence and determination of Israel’s intelligence community. They also show that the tiny Middle Eastern country is willing to take a lot of risks to do things its own way. Only hours after the nation of Israel was established on May 14, 1948, five neighboring Arab nations attacked, hoping to wipe out the new country. The attackers had far more soldiers and weapons than Israel but underestimated how much information Israeli spies had already gathered about the Arab nations’ military capabilities and strategies. The war quickly turned in Israel’s favor. Israel’s survival from 1948 to today has depended on its maintaining a well-established intelligence network to gather secret data, carry out covert operations, and counter terrorism. At the heart of this network is the Mossad, a shadowy organization charged with keeping Israel safe from outside enemies by any means necessary. Read all about Israel’s formidable spy network and their espionage missions around the world. Michael E. Goodman was born in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Yale University and graduate school at Brown University. He began as a high school English teacher in Providence, RI, and Teaneck, NJ, before turning to writing and editing and serving as an executive in corporate communications. He is a former senior editor at Scholastic and Prentice-Hall and executive editor at Peoples Education.

After the Cold War ended, new conflicts and enemies emerged across countries with the emergence of extremist groups. Terror attacks today involve guns, bombs, toxic chemical and biological substances. Even in peaceful times, spies need to use both modern espionage tools and old-fashioned spying techniques to uncover or protect state secrets. Modern spies face diverse situations including discovering animals with embedded chips to monitor activity in enemy territory or go through intercepted communications such as e-mails, voice messages and telephone conversations. Although there have been several technological developments in spying tools available, they come with their own limitations like drone weapons being unable to distinguish between terrorists and peaceful civilians. Take a peek into the world of corporate espionage in organizations zealously protecting their trade secrets through cases such as Proctor & Gamble spying on Unilever to stay ahead of competition. Unravel international secrets from covert operations such as the search for and killing of Osama bin Laden by American special forces in this book. Michael E. Goodman was born in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Yale University and graduate school at Brown University. He began as a high school English teacher in Providence, RI, and Teaneck, NJ, before turning to writing and editing and serving as an executive in corporate communications. He is a former senior editor at Scholastic and Prentice-Hall and executive editor at Peoples Education.

"The history of the Boston Red Sox professional baseball team from its inaugural 1901 season to today, spotlighting the team''s greatest players and most memorable moments"--Provided by publisher.

Although baseball has passionate fans in Canada, Japan and many other countries, it will always be known as America’s pastime. In this updated version of the bestselling series, readers will learn the full history of each team, from the storied Boston Red Sox to the perennial powerhouse New York Yankees. Side panels and “All-Time Team” profiles enhance the historical narrative, spotlighting famous players and memorable moments, while spectacular photos capture all the hard-hitting, base-stealing action. The history of the Atlanta Braves professional baseball team from its inaugural 1876 season in Boston to today, spotlighting the team’s greatest players and most memorable moments.

"The history of the New York Knicks professional basketball team from its start in 1946 to today, spotlighting the franchise''s greatest players and reliving its most dramatic moments"--Provided by publisher.

Features eleven spooky places from secret caves to subterranean cities and reveals the history of happenings within their winding tunnels.

Traces the history of the Philadelphia Flyers from its beginnings through present day.

A profile of the versitile frontiersman known as Buffalo Bill.

Profiles Wyatt Earp, a peace officer in the "Wild West" who is remembered for his part in a gunfight at the O.K. Corral, where a dozen men fought, several died, and only Wyatt was not shot.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that changed its name to the Astros in 1965 when it moved to the first indoor baseball stadium, the Astrodome.

Features the history of the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team, including players Lawrence Moten, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, and Bryant Reeves.

Highlights the key personalities in the team history of the Toronto Blue Jays, formed when the American League expanded in 1977.

Looks at the life and career of the star basketball player, and how his discipline and perseverance have contributed to his extraordinary success.

Traces the history of the Denver Broncos from the team''s beginnings through 1999.

These famous American athletes have dazzled the world with their speed, strength, agility, and courage. Find out how their amazing accomplishments won them a lasting place in sports--and American--history.

A team history of the San Diego Padres, a minor league franchise for many years, but a major league member since 1969.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of team that has played in Philadelphia since 1883.

A team history of the Chicago Cubs, featuring outstanding players over the years.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that is the oldest professional club, formed in 1876.

A team history of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have been playing baseball since the 1880s.

A biography of baseball superstar Barry Bonds.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966.

A team history of the Giants, who arrived in San Francisco in 1958 from New York where they had played for seventy-five years, thrilling fans on both coasts.

Highlights the history and key players and coaches of the Denver Nuggets.